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The webcam says 8 ships in Miami today - NCL has the Star, Pearl, Sun, others are RCI Vision of the Seas, Disney Magic, Carnival Glory, Aidabella, Oceania Regatta (and Bimini Superfast).

 

Thanks to the camera operator for panning up and down the line for ship lovers. :D

 

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According to CTT the following ships are in Miami today:

Norwegian Pearl, Star, Sun

RCCL Vision of The Sea

Carnival Glory

Disney Magic (the red ship maybe)

I am glad I am NOT there.

I tried to search but didn't find an answer, so hope someone could help. How does the immigration/passport control process take place for non-US citizens when coming back to NY from a Bahamas Breakaway cruise?

My answer is that it depends on the cruise and on the port. Re-positioning cruises- Europe to the States, Panama Canal and some others seem to have the most Immigration checks. I will be on The Getaway in January for Her Maiden Voyage from Southampton to New York City. I would not be surprise to see a full Immigration Check of both passengers and staff when we reach New York City.

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BTW, I heard from Jennifer and her family wasn't affected by the typhoon. Prayers to the Filipinos on all the Norwegian ships.

Mary,

Thank you, that is one piece of good news regarding the Norwegian family. Prayers for everyone.

We will be cruising on the Jewel in February from New Orleans then hopping on the Carnival Sunshine. Are the ships close enough that we will be able to walk with our luggage? This is our first cruise on NCL...we are excited to try a new line.

 

Thank you!! Happy Cruising :)

Usually the Carnival ship is docked directly in front of the Norwegian ship in New Orleans. However they use two different terminals in restricted access areas. I am not sure how easy it would be to go from one to the other. You might want to check with the Port of New Orleans and see what they say.

We found out last week that our son, who is a Sound tech for NCL, is a new Getaway crewmember!!! His last rotation was on the Pride in Hawaii and now he's heading to Germany on Monday to join the Getaway! What an exciting life for a 24 yr old! I can't wait to get details about this beautiful ship. We were considering the Breakaway because we went on the Epic's Eastern Caribbean but now we're leaning toward the Getaway instead! :D

Oh Wow!!! Good for him. What is his name? I will be on The Maiden Crossing from Southampton to New York City in January.

Important Getaway Dates:

(1) Conveyance of the River Em 16 November 2013

(2) Mini Sea Trials to Bremerhaven 21 November

(3) Sea Trials-North Sea 28 November- 2 December

(4) Delivery of Getaway 10 January 2014

Yes, Steven Jacobsen was on The Sun, The Gem and The Pearl before joining The Epic in late July.

Leopard Lounge is part of the Teen Center.

Steven Jacobsen went aboard the Epic this past Saturday (November 2nd) as the Hotel Director. He is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Thank You for this review. I love The Spirit. I have known Captain Vanja for awhile. He is an ultimate professional as well as "An Officer and a Gentleman". He would NEVER put passengers, staff or HIS ship at risk.

I love The Spirit and I do wish that She were back in States somewhere. I have known Captain Vanja for awhile and have always been impressed by him. HE is an "Officer and a Gentleman".

Lars Bengsston went from The Pearl to The Spirit and now to The Jade. Yes, he is very funny. One of his lines is: "It takes a Swede to run a Norwegian ship".

I was told there are two Captain Lars's on NCL and that both of their last names start with B - is that true?

Yes: Lars Bergstrom Jewel, I beleive

Lars Bengtsson Jade beginning in mid to late December

Do not exactly know, but according the the ship builders web site, once the process started it would take 3 hours. I looked to me that She was being pulled out by the tugs. I am not sure if it was just the camera angles or not, but it sure looked like a very tight fit side to side and barely had enough clearance up top.

I must say I much prefer the hull art of the Getaway over the Breakaway. Maybe it's because I just don't get Peter Max! :)

I am with you, I love this art work. I can hardly wait to get a chance to see it up close. WOW!!

Captain Teo Grbic went aboard The Dawn yesterday.

After a half year "rest" I got the chance to take cruises ship photos again :-) .

My first shots from Norwegian Getaway at day light and evening are here:

photo from floating out fo Norwegian Getaway;

 

http://www.depping-design.de/test/thumbnails.php?album=299

 

enjoy!

 

Andreas

Your pictures are just wonderful. Thank You!!!!! I will be on the Getaways' Maiden Adventure from Southampton to New York City. Will you also be on board?

No, Cruise Rewards are good on cruises 6 nights or longer.

I received this morning that the "Float Out" for The Getaway may happened over the 1st weekend in November (November 2nd or 3rd).

As I understand it, there will be at least one cruise out of New York City between Her arrival on Sunday January 26th and Super Bowl weekend-January 31st-February 2nd (Game Day).

Thank you very much that's very kind of you :) :)

I send a message to someone who might have an answer, but have not heard yet. Will post when or if I do.

Thanks for answering anyway.

 

Maybe someone else knows?

I will see if I can find out for you.

Do you know which captain will be replacing Capt. Bengtsson on the Spirit?

 

Thanks :)

No, I do not know.

Captain Lars Bengtsson is from Sweden. He went from the Pearl to The Spirit and is now going to The Jade in late December. He has three sons who are all employed by Norwegian. He is a very very funny man.

Captain Konstantinos Fafalios is aboard The Star.

This may be a bit more subdued than The Breakaway, but there is plenty of excitement building. Her "Float Out" is due within the next three weeks.

I can hardly wait to get to Southampton and go aboard for Her Maiden Crossing- New York City here we come. This cruise is going to be so much fun.