chengkp75 Posted March 26, 2014 #476 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Right, but the ship had problems before it got to port. If I recall wasn't it stopped for awhile and going very slow at times. I sure wouldn't want to be the person letting a ship with problems un-excorted into port. Yes, that is why there was the tug escort that OceanBoy mentioned during the arrival to the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted March 26, 2014 #477 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The 4th blade is off. The divers should be up soon and the sail away festivities have begun poolside I believe. It's naptime over here so I have't been up to see it first hand yet. Who's the captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 26, 2014 #478 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Adventure is underway! Fair winds and following seas. See you on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinawayinva Posted March 26, 2014 #479 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good-bye San Juan!! On our way. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 26, 2014 #480 Share Posted March 26, 2014 She's underway now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahluatoo Posted March 26, 2014 #481 Share Posted March 26, 2014 About to leave for work and see the Maritime Map is showing it's underway now!! Going to call my parents quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luuminator Posted March 26, 2014 #482 Share Posted March 26, 2014 This could have been a requirement from the CG. I was in the ship when the tugs were used and the Captain informed us that US Coast Guard Sector San Juan required that we have a tug escort. I was on the port side of the ship when we were backing in the channel and the tugs were not hooked to the boat, one followed at the aft and one close to the bow. I can not comment if they were or were not hooked up when they were on the starboard side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 26, 2014 #483 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I was in the ship when the tugs were used and the Captain informed us that US Coast Guard Sector San Juan required that we have a tug escort. I was on the port side of the ship when we were backing in the channel and the tugs were not hooked to the boat, one followed at the aft and one close to the bow. I can not comment if they were or were not hooked up when they were on the starboard side. Very often the tugs are required, but only act as standby measures. Also, today's tractor tugs frequently do not tie up when used as pushers. Generally, the tugs do not tie up to cruise ships, unless the docking master requires it, because the rubber bumpers mar the white paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 26, 2014 #484 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good-bye San Juan!! On our way. :) And headed for arrival in Antigua tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted March 26, 2014 #485 Share Posted March 26, 2014 May the wind be at your back and the sun on your face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 26, 2014 #486 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Good-bye San Juan!! On our way. :) Yay!!! Have a wonderful cruise!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailawaygirlnguy Posted March 26, 2014 #487 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Glad the aos is on its way to Antigua. Have a ? Did I read the march 23 passengers are getting full refund plus 50% credit? Even tho they have actually left the port? So the march 16 passengers should receive same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted March 26, 2014 #488 Share Posted March 26, 2014 13 knots. Go AOS Go!!! We're cheering for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted March 26, 2014 #489 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Glad the aos is on its way to Antigua. Have a ? Did I read the march 23 passengers are getting full refund plus 50% credit? Even tho they have actually left the port? So the march 16 passengers should receive same? I haven't seen it posted anywhere that the March 16th sailing is receiving a full refund. Didn't that sailing sail on time but then miss a few ports? I know they got a future cruise credit but I don't remember for how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted March 26, 2014 #490 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Doing 14 knots ! Sent from my phone using Tapatalk 2- Please excuse any errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 26, 2014 #491 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So the march 16 passengers should receive same? Why? They got a full cruise. Ports may be changed, substituted, or eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted March 26, 2014 #492 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Good-bye San Juan!! On our way. :) Is the revised itinerary still the same as you mentioned earlier which was St Lucia, Antigua, and St Croix ? Now that AOS is finally under way and by average 18 knots, which I believe is doable with two props and without blades on the fixed pod prop hub to cause drag, they could arrive in St. Lucia by around 9am tomorrow. Then return with stops in Antigua and St. Croix on the following two days. Currently AOS is doing 14.1 knots. Edited March 26, 2014 by robtulipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted March 26, 2014 #493 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I hope everyone on the AOS has a great cruise and no more problems! So glad they are sailing! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted March 26, 2014 #494 Share Posted March 26, 2014 They have dropped St Martin now. So we will be doing St Lucia, Antigua, and St Croix still. They are still telling us 10am departure. The last bolt on blade 4, which has now been acknowledged, has been removed. Crane has moved into place to bring it out of the water. And headed for arrival in Antigua tomorrow! I guess that is possible but it's more likely AOS is heading for St. Lucia as first going to Antiqua would require 17 hours at 18 knots between the next two ports so they would have to leave St. Lucia the next day by 4pm to arrive in St. Croix at 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailawaygirlnguy Posted March 26, 2014 #495 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I was on march 16 sailing. We got a $300 onboard credit- not a credit for a future cruise Two of us in a balcony room. Missed Aruba and curaçao-technically two ports but they were the major reason most passengers booked that sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimnjimnkids Posted March 26, 2014 #496 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Can anyone report how the ship feels? Any knocking or vibration that's different than the norm? Royal~FreedomOfTheSeas 2014 Carnival Glory 2012 Disney Magic 2011 Carnival Triumph 2010 Carnival Victory 2009 Disney Magic 2008 Carnival Inspiration 2008 Carnival Victory 2007 Carnival Triumph 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 26, 2014 #497 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Very often the tugs are required, but only act as standby measures. Also, today's tractor tugs frequently do not tie up when used as pushers. Generally, the tugs do not tie up to cruise ships, unless the docking master requires it, because the rubber bumpers mar the white paint. What's the next move. Will they load the blades onto the ship when it returns to San Juan and take them to Freeport where the problems will be resolved during the dry dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 26, 2014 #498 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I guess that is possible but it's more likely AOS is heading for St. Lucia as first going to Antiqua would require 17 hours at 18 knots between the next two ports so they would have to leave St. Lucia the next day by 4pm to arrive in St. Croix at 9am. I only know what Marine Traffic says is being transmitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 26, 2014 #499 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I know how relieved I was, being on Allure's first cruise after being fixed, to see the ship hit 21 knts. I'm sure the folks on Adventure feel that same sense of relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 26, 2014 #500 Share Posted March 26, 2014 What's the next move. Will they load the blades onto the ship when it returns to San Juan and take them to Freeport where the problems will be resolved during the dry dock Unless there is a containership heading from San Juan to Freeport in the next couple of days, they will indeed load the blades onboard. The pod needs to be torn down completely, and the roller and thrust bearings renewed, the shaft seal renewed, and then the blades will be reinstalled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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