PathfinderEss Posted April 24, 2014 #26 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Interesting reading on Captain Mercer's blog today. The fuel bill for the MS Amsterdam World Cruise is over six millions dollars!:eek: Wow that sounds like a lot of fuel.:eek: Chief, could you post the link to Captain Mercer's blog, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #27 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Wow that sounds like a lot of fuel.:eek:Chief, could you post the link to Captain Mercer's blog, thanks. http://captainjonathan.com/?WT.mc_id=SM_HAB_JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted April 24, 2014 #28 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As of 5 minutes ago the Veendam was about half way from Freeport to FLL. She is doing 19.7 knots and hopefully will not be too late for arrival... Tracked on http://www.livecruiseshiptracker.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #29 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As of 5 minutes ago the Veendam was about half way from Freeport to FLL. She is doing 19.7 knots and hopefully will not be too late for arrival... Tracked on http://www.livecruiseshiptracker.com/ Leon, thanks for the tracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted April 24, 2014 #30 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We'll be here for the sail-in. Sailaway at 5am is too early for us. On our one day off this week we're hoping for a lay in. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted April 24, 2014 #31 Share Posted April 24, 2014 New arrival time is now estimated to be 17:15... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 24, 2014 #32 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks Chief. ..and thanks Gator for the link to the tracker and new time for Veendam's arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 24, 2014 #33 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We can watch Celebrity Constellation sail to Europe this afternoon, followed soon thereafter, if the schedule is correct, by the arrival of the Veendam. Won't see her sail, however, if there is a Midnight sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted April 24, 2014 #34 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Should be able to see her on the NE Hyatt webcam around 4:30+/- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #35 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Just checked the port schedule. Veendam is now posted as a 5:30 arrival. Must be some discouraged passengers who had to check out of hotels and are now waiting longer at the port. Constellation scheduled for 5.15. Edited April 24, 2014 by aliaschief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibabacruisers Posted April 24, 2014 #36 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well, it looks like the sail-in party will have to wait now until 17:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #37 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well, it looks like the sail-in party will have to wait now until 17:30. My last of the season. It's five o'clock somewhere.:) We could always start early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted April 24, 2014 #38 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My last of the season. It's five o'clock somewhere.:) We could always start early. It's 9.25pm here. Let's get the party started!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNOT2L82SAIL Posted April 24, 2014 #39 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was so worried that I had missed her! I hope there is nothing wrong with the Veendam that is causing her to arrive so much later than originally stated late arrival. Well, she has over a month to get all of the kinks and quirks ironed out before I board her. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoCherry Posted April 24, 2014 #40 Share Posted April 24, 2014 New arrival time is 6:30. We have been told that first there will be disembarkation of 400 contractors. Then check in will start. We are as comfortable as can be, boxed lunches were provided along with soda, coffee, water and bagged snacks. Two terminals being used to hold us while we wait. Complimentary shuttles are available to the harbor shops or galleria mall. We are anxious to get onboard of course, but without a ship to board, we figure we might as well wait it out haha. We were originally told not to arrive at the pier until 4pm so we walked around with all our luggage. After flying all night and walking all day, we are happy to be waiting in the air conditioning. We are just hoping we won't miss our first port, half moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #41 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was so worried that I had missed her! I hope there is nothing wrong with the Veendam that is causing her to arrive so much later than originally stated late arrival. Well, she has over a month to get all of the kinks and quirks ironed out before I board her. ;) Sounds like the just were behind schedule on the dry dock but it is anyone's guess until we get more accurate information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #42 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It's 9.25pm here. Let's get the party started!:D Cheers!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted April 24, 2014 #43 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Got my "bird" beside me (and no, it's not a girl), HALfacts.com open on 1 tab, PE open in another and see Veendam coming in on the AIS.... only thing better would be to be on a cruise ship.... but this will do. Howdy y'all! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #44 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Got my "bird" beside me (and no, it's not a girl), HALfacts.com open on 1 tab, PE open in another and see Veendam coming in on the AIS.... only thing better would be to be on a cruise ship.... but this will do. Howdy y'all! :D Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted April 24, 2014 #45 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Welcome aboard. Howdy, Chief! Good to say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted April 24, 2014 #46 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I hear "in bound cruise ship ahead". :D And there she is on Hyatt NW. Edited April 24, 2014 by Mumsysailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted April 24, 2014 #47 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I hear "in bound cruise ship ahead". :D Me too. Not long to wait now, I hope! There she is, on the NE webcam! Edited April 24, 2014 by Vict0riann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 24, 2014 Author #48 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Howdy, Chief! Good to say hi! I should be practicing my Aloha's.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted April 24, 2014 #49 Share Posted April 24, 2014 There she is! Our fav ship.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 24, 2014 #50 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Here she comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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