Oceana delayed in Southampton

[tartanexile81]

Just thought those checking southampton port info might wonder why oceana stays in her berth tonight. The answer is that our departure has been delayed till Saturday probably so we will miss Funchal but hopefully fit in an extra port in Caribbean. Watch this space!

 

 

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[wilson2579]

Better to be safe. Must be quite a storm expected. Have a lovely cruise when you sail.:cool:

[tartanexile81]

Just been told we'll be sailing at first safe opportunity after 5.30 tomoro. People seem ok about it- so far. We'd rather be here all safe and warm than in the middle of a terrible storm.

 

 

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[so,ton saint]

Just been told we'll be sailing at first safe opportunity after 5.30 tomoro. People seem ok about it- so far. We'd rather be here all safe and warm than in the middle of a terrible storm.

 

 

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Oriana trying to beat the storm just started to cross the bay will be in 101 berth ,1pm friday in stead 6 30am saturday

[daiB]

Oriana trying to beat the storm just started to cross the bay will be in 101 berth ,1pm friday in stead 6 30am saturday

 

 

That's cos she is a mite faster than Oceana. Of course the passengers have to help with the oars.

 

 

 

 

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[funfan]

Yes was wondering Rhona. Seems a good plan as the storm looks a lot worse than our eventful January crossing. Hope you do get an extra island . Have a great trip ........ Once you get going

[Scriv]

Do they do anything special for you whilst you are in dock? Are you allowed off? Do they provide any extra entertainment to keep you happy? Just wondered.....

 

Agree that it will be nicer and no doubt safer tucked up there for the night tonight when looking at the weather forecasts.

 

Hope weather improves soon for all of us.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Scriv

[shallwe]

Oriana trying to beat the storm just started to cross the bay will be in 101 berth ,1pm friday in stead 6 30am saturday

 

I hope it beats it, 'cos that what I'm due on, on Saturday!

[Denarius]

Do they do anything special for you whilst you are in dock? Are you allowed off? Do they provide any extra entertainment to keep you happy? Just wondered.....

 

Agree that it will be nicer and no doubt safer tucked up there for the night tonight when looking at the weather forecasts.

 

Hope weather improves soon for all of us.

 

Once arrived back early on old Arcadia to escape storm. Activities on ship were as if we had been at sea.

[tartanexile81]

Scriv

We've had a normal sea day programme and currently on shuttle bus going into southampton. Ladies got a lovely towel heart and red rose from stewards so all we'll . Most people still in good humour but very wet and windy here

 

 

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[Scriv]

Yes, I live up at Winchester and it is really wet and windy with more to come... Enjoy shopping in Southampton.

[Host Sharon]

Makes good sense - we had a few broken limbs when we sailed on Oceana 2 Jan!

 

Wonder if Oriana is trying to beat the storm or has a medical emergency? I've seen her do that before for medical reasons.

[daiB]

Makes good sense - we had a few broken limbs when we sailed on Oceana 2 Jan!

 

Wonder if Oriana is trying to beat the storm or has a medical emergency? I've seen her do that before for medical reasons.

 

 

Hi Sharon,

 

As it happens we, on Oceana had a medical emergency on the way in and stopped off in Vigo for a Medievac. We did not dock until 0700 and yet the first passengers were off at 0820. That is very quick.

 

Looking at the weather for Saturday, it does not seem that much better.

 

 

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[jeanlyon]

It's blowing 70 knots of wind here in Devon right now. Luckily it's from the south west so will be behind Oriana, pushing her faster.

[terrierjohn]

From her webcam she looks to be in Southampton already, and Marine traffic website shows her on her berth at the Mayflower terminal, and Oceana is still at the QE11 berth.

Edited February 14, 2014 by terrierjohn

[so,ton saint]

mayflower being refurbished, she in city cruise term 101 berth

[daiB]

From her webcam she looks to be in Southampton already, and Marine traffic website shows her on her berth at the Mayflower terminal, and Oceana is still at the QE11 berth.

 

 

Yes Oceana is at the Ocean berth or it was when we left her yesterday. And I did notice Oriana was at City. I wondered if it was there because she was early. But clearly not as she is staying there.

 

I have to say the forecast I have seen is not much better than today.

 

 

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[Thejuggler]

BBC reporting a passenger on British cruise ship Marco Polo has been killed by a freak wave hitting the ship and taking out a window.

Edited February 15, 2014 by Thejuggler

[Scriv]

Welcome back Dai! Hope you had a lovely time :)

[terrierjohn]

Both Oceana and Oriana are still tucked up in bed in Southampton this morning.

[tom_uk]

Southampton VTS 'Departures' listing has Oceana sailing at 2:30 and Oriana at 4:30. Oceana's destination is listed as Madeira, so perhaps that call at Funchal will still happen.

[BrianI]

Oceana AIS shows next port as Barbados ETA 24 Feb, so going non stop.

Brian

[tartanexile81]

Sailed just before 3 and definitely heading straight for Barbados. They told us that when we checked in but hoping to perhaps add another port in the Caribbean. Just hope weather improves before too long but captain has said could still be bit bumpy tonight.

 

 

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[wilson2579]

Sailed just before 3 and definitely heading straight for Barbados. They told us that when we checked in but hoping to perhaps add another port in the Caribbean. Just hope weather improves before too long but captain has said could still be bit bumpy tonight.

 

 

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Have a safe cruise and great time.

[Rosefan]

Bon voyage, have a great trip, hope you can update us as you go.