LIVE from the Vision of the Seas Sailing 5 Oct 2012

[MrFunInTheSun]

Thanks for the update Trainman. Hopefully the Internet will cooperate better for you on the leg of the trip.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Please excuse typographical errors.

[golfpccc]

Really enjoying your posts. We will be sailing the Vision the day you return. Who is the CD and is entertainment good?

 

We sailed out of San Diego in Apr., unfortunately, it was raining the day we boarded and our luggage sat outside for 6 hrs. All clothes were wet and several items ruined--not a pleasant way to start a 15 day cruise. Needless to say, we are not thrilled with the San Diego Port.

 

Also, the picture of the last ship you posted, that is the ship that was used in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.

 

Have a great return trip and bring her back in great shape.

[LBumb]

Enjoy your day

[bigeagle12]

Aircraft Carrier Experts Step In Please...

 

this carrier was across the harbor from us yesterday and appeared to be undergoing a refit.

 

Can anyone tell me anything about i?

 

What is the "white" in so many places?

 

 

 

Looks like white canvas fencing often used around construction areas.

[Clarea]

Aircraft Carrier Experts Step In Please...

 

this carrier was across the harbor from us yesterday and appeared to be undergoing a refit.

 

Can anyone tell me anything about i?

 

What is the "white" in so many places?

The USS Midway (CV-41) was commissioned right after the end of WW2. Saw major action during the Vietnam war, and also Desert Storm. She was decommissioned in 1992 and began life as a museum in San Diego in 2004.

 

I could not find info on all the "white", but (as another poster suggested) maybe something to do with maintenance on the museum part?

[RevSmith]

Glad all is well.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Happy Sailing

Rev and Grandma Pat

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

So glad we are now enjoying the second leg of Trainman's b2b PC cruise!

That is quite a few b2b cruisers! Hope your new table mates are as enjoyable as your first ones were.

 

As already stated that was the USS Midway, IMO one of the best tours in SD. We have enjoyed the harbor tour a few times and have enjoyed seeing all the military ships in port. I love sailing out of SD!!!!

 

Jim, you are right about it not raining and the luggage being in the rain, that is always my biggest fear of embarkation and disembarkation days...ruined luggage and clothing! A few times we've had to change planes and it was raining, only one suitcase had gotten wet and a few item ruined, at least it was on the return home!

 

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[glcoop]

I bet they are sandblasting it.

[stretchcruz]

Train man, we ate with the Hotel Director on the Vision when it was Tony O'Prey.He has since passed away. You are in for quite a treat!!! Wonderful service and wine.... The CD and his wife were there as well, another couple, and another officer. They delivered a free picture to our stateroom the next day of the group. Have fun!!!

[Scooterscruisers]

This is the "Surprise" used in the Master & Commander movie, we toured this Maritime Museum in January, was a nice way to spend a few hours before our cruise.

[LBumb]

great pics

[Sunny AZ Girl]

Our luggage sat outside in Dallas on our way to Puerto Rico for a cruise a few years ago during a major thunderstorm. We could see it from the terminal, but there was nothing we could do. The baggage handlers left it there in a pile while they went to the safety of the terminal due to all the lightening. Better for the luggage to be in danger than the people!:eek: However, when we finally arrived in PR everything was soaked. My DH had his clothes spread out all over the hotel room to dry. Mine was just fine. I had it all in zip-lock bags. I just opened my suitcase near the tub and poured all the water off the bags and into the tub. My clothes stayed nice and dry. DH no longer laughs at me when I pack my clothes in my zip lock bags.:rolleyes:

[KingdomCAPT]

Aircraft Carrier Experts Step In Please...

 

this carrier was across the harbor from us yesterday and appeared to be undergoing a refit.

 

Can anyone tell me anything about i?

 

What is the "white" in so many places?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ship appears to be going through a Ship Restricted Availability (SRA). These happen intermitantly during a ships lifecycle, since yard periods are only every 5 years or so. The white you see are areas where the weather decks or spaces behind them are being covered or protected for any of a number of reasons. Could be taking the paint down to bare metal, and repriming and painting. It could be openings they have cut in the ships hull to get large pieces of equipment in or out, as well as other things that just enable the ship's company and contractors to work on whatever projects are going on. On a Nimitz class carrier, an availability like this could be running up to 100 million dollars, and can last for as little as a couple of weeks, to as much as 3 months. I'm a retired Navy CAPTAIN (designated as a Surface Warfare Officer), but I won't say I know everything going on, since it varies from ship to ship, and availability to availability. It just depends on what the ship needs to keep it ready to be part of your US Navy. A Global Force for Good!

[KingdomCAPT]

Two Ships passing in the harbor

 

 

 

These are Arleigh Burke class destroyers! The Grayhounds of the Sea. They are swift, and powerful. One of these ships packs the firepower of a small World War II Task Force. They are very, very capable ships.

[StuckOnaTub]

KingdomCAPT and other vets - thank you for your service.

 

Trainman - thank you for the ongoing review, especially the pictures.

[Amagamma]

Thanks for the posts and great pics. Getting ready to book last minute cruise on the Vision and had a couple questions. Where is the nightly Diamond Event held? Any other special events for Diamond? Who is the CD onboard now? Thanks

[uncle John]

Trainman have a great return trip we will catch up with "live when we get back from the Freedom. Love all the details. Got to meet REV and the rest tomorrow and hope we get internet.

[Loves_Dogs]

Our luggage sat outside in Dallas on our way to Puerto Rico for a cruise a few years ago during a major thunderstorm. We could see it from the terminal, but there was nothing we could do. The baggage handlers left it there in a pile while they went to the safety of the terminal due to all the lightening. Better for the luggage to be in danger than the people!:eek: However, when we finally arrived in PR everything was soaked. My DH had his clothes spread out all over the hotel room to dry. Mine was just fine. I had it all in zip-lock bags. I just opened my suitcase near the tub and poured all the water off the bags and into the tub. My clothes stayed nice and dry. DH no longer laughs at me when I pack my clothes in my zip lock bags.:rolleyes:

 

I always use the zip-locks - one of the many tips I learned here on CC. They have saved my clothes too.

[Trainman-2]

The day started out dark and foreboding...

 

 

[Trainman-2]

But the sun came up and the sky's began to clear...

 

 

[Trainman-2]

And it is a beautiful afternoon in the Pacific.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

Judith checks out that "other" cruise line...

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

The Windjammer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

We had a great Meet & Mingle Today...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]