ms Westerdam in Juneau August 16, 2018

Westerdam will be at the CT dock from 0800-1800. After numerous weeks of the HAL ship being the first one in on Thursdays, last week she was the last. We'll see if last week was just a fluke or for some reason the HAL ship is letting the others go first (of course, they are scheduled to go first;)).

After showers in the morning there is supposed to be some clearing in the afternoon but still a 50% chance of rain. High will be 62F/17C and the low 48F/9C. Sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:40 pm.

Also in port are Norwegian Jewel at the AJ dock from 0700-1315 and Infinity at the AS dock from 0730-2000.

The PTZtv webcam can be found at http://www.juneauharborwebcam.com/.

Next up: Zaandam and Volendam on Friday.

Thank you for the reminder.

If she's early I should be here.

Westie approaching Gastineau Channel from SW around Douglas Island - Is leading everyone. Probably between 30-40 minutes until in sight.

It's getting noticeably darker in the am.

Just called in for entering the channel.

Westie has a sizable lead this morning. :D

Westie has to be getting close - she's been in the 'channel dead-zone' for 14 minutes.

WP is here. Westie moving behind storage tanks.

WP is here.

I was just hoping and then the zoom. Yay!!:D

There she is. Good morning Westie!

I see a bit of Westie now. Breakfast will need to wait.

Roy

Roy,

How did you like the size of Westie?

I like the smaller ships - but if they are all going to be sold off or sent to special itineraries, the Vista Class is a good size for me.

Carole

Great zooms this morning.

Roy

Yes, great camera action today.:D

Nice views of Westerdam. I had begun to thinks that the WP had quit!

I almost forgot about the Westerdam.

She is here.

Good close up of her.

51 degrees but no rain. Hope it holds off and folks have a lovely day in Juneau. :)

Roy,

 

How did you like the size of Westie?

 

I like the smaller ships - but if they are all going to be sold off or sent to special itineraries, the Vista Class is a good size for me.

 

Carole

I was fine with the size of Westie and would happily sail her again although there were some things, not really related to size that were sub-optimal. I like being able to walk outside forward view to stern but was unable to do that on Westie with the cabana area and I much prefer the traditional piano bar to Billboard Online.

My other complaint is that there seems to be a persistent problem with internet on Westie; it was much better both on Oosterdam last year and Volendam this year. Of that design I actually prefer twins Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria although it's more likely to be the Vista/Signature ships due to itineraries.

I think most of the R class will be with us perhaps until I need to give up cruising; while a bit bigger than the S class I like not having a dead end hallway near the Half Moon room.

Roy

She always seems to get good photo-ops. She will be approaching the dock - just in time to not be there too early.

Nice side view as she eases into her dock.

Wonder what we are zooming on -- who is on the rear?

I was fine with the size of Westie and would happily sail her again although there were some things, not really related to size that were sub-optimal. I like being able to walk outside forward view to stern but was unable to do that on Westie with the cabana area and I much prefer the traditional piano bar to Billboard Online.

My other complaint is that there seems to be a persistent problem with internet on Westie; it was much better both on Oosterdam last year and Volendam this year. Of that design I actually prefer twins Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria although it's more likely to be the Vista/Signature ships due to itineraries.

I think most of the R class will be with us perhaps until I need to give up cruising; while a bit bigger than the S class I like not having a dead end hallway near the Half Moon room.

 

Roy

It's weird - all the things you don't like about her have been added since my 56 days straight on her. So I haven't actually had that problem with her - but I know what you mean about the cabanas - all the larger and/or refurbished Vistas have them now - including around the main pool area - which I sincerely dislike.

I'll cut out a bit early for our arrival in Puerto Chiappas. Hope all the Westerdam passengers have a great day in Juneau. Thanks Kathi, Lou & Dave, and fellow addicts.

Roy

Have a good port visit - Roy.