runnerodb83 Posted May 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Did the grand miss the astoria call today? Shes currently 52 miles away to the NW of Astoria heading north at 13 knots. Anyone onboard know what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 15, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted May 15, 2014 heard there was a mechanical failure, she is enroute to nanaimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted May 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2014 heard there was a mechanical failure, she is enroute to nanaimo Where, in Astoria or aboard the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 15, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Where, in Astoria or aboard the ship? KAST reported on their facebook page that the ship notified the harbormaster at 5am this morning that the port visit has been cancelled due to a mechanical problem. Thats all the post indicates. Edited May 15, 2014 by runnerodb83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Where is the Grand's homeport this season? Is this a repo cruise? I've been to Astoria twice on cruises and the Maritime museum is very good. Too bad the pax missed the port. I hope the mechanical problem is fixed quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted May 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Where is the Grand's homeport this season? Is this a repo cruise? I've been to Astoria twice on cruises and the Maritime museum is very good. Too bad the pax missed the port. I hope the mechanical problem is fixed quickly. The Grand's homeport is in Seattle for the Alaska season. I hope they fix the problem is fixed fast as w are due to board her on May 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Didn't the Grand just have power issues a few days ago as well (northbound)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 15, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Didn't the Grand just have power issues a few days ago as well (northbound)? The star did, related to issues of switching marine fuel...not sure about the grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigenna Posted May 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am on the grand right now. The captain made the announcement about 7a.m. that we would have to miss Astoria due to the current making it to dangerous too dock. I'm not familiar with the exact technical terms, but that was the gist of the message. No power problems that we know of. Disappointing as we were looking forward to our stop in Astoria. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyethanmom Posted May 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Really hope they will fix soon, I am also will be on it on the 25th, been looking forward to this trip since last Oct.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 15, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am on the grand right now. The captain made the announcement about 7a.m. that we would have to miss Astoria due to the current making it to dangerous too dock. I'm not familiar with the exact technical terms, but that was the gist of the message. No power problems that we know of.Disappointing as we were looking forward to our stop in Astoria. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app thanks for letting us know. It was low tide around 8am in Astoria, and there is a notoriously dangerous sand bar in the harbor...combined with difficult currents, i can definitely see why a captain would think twice about that. http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/18521.shtml only one safe passages for large draught ships and its pretty narrow and near the port. With a 26' draught on the Grand, and a low tide of -1.1 today around 8am, that definitely would be a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AskMeHow Posted May 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 15, 2014 we are to sail this Sunday. I hope we still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2014 we are to sail this Sunday. I hope we still do. Why wouldn't you?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianlojeck Posted May 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 16, 2014 FWIW, I just exited the Grand in San Francisco after 15 days onboard. No power or mechanical failures that I am aware of in that time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2014 -1.1 is very low. Leaving Astoria in Sept. 2012, the info you shared was explained to us as well. The sand bars were easily seen from the observation deck and the passage was indeed narrow. Imagine the Columbia River meeting the Pacific. Someday I hope to cruise from NOLA to see what it is like when the Muddy Miss meets the Gulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted May 16, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted May 16, 2014 -1.1 is very low. Leaving Astoria in Sept. 2012, the info you shared was explained to us as well. The sand bars were easily seen from the observation deck and the passage was indeed narrow. Imagine the Columbia River meeting the Pacific. Someday I hope to cruise from NOLA to see what it is like when the Muddy Miss meets the Gulf. no kidding, lowest tide of the month for Astoria...but if that was the whole reason, you think they would have looked that up in advance? too bad, Astoria is a great port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahhh Posted May 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Someday I hope to cruise from NOLA to see what it is like when the Muddy Miss meets the Gulf. You may not get a chance to "see" that. I have sailed out of NOLA a few times and it takes about 7 hours to reach the gulf, which suprised me the first time we did it. Departing around 5:00 PM, we got there around midnight. It's too bad the ship missed Astoria :(. It's one of my favorite ports for a number of reasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretcastle Posted May 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2014 We are also on the Grand right now, and have been on since April 28th doing the Hawaii run first. There are safety inspectors from Bermuda aboard doing standard inspections so they have been testing things like emergency response, thrusters, etc. We are just about to dock in Nanaimo. I have spoken to many people who have done the coastal segment in the past and it sounds like Astoria gets missed more often. One man told me he has missed it 3 out of 3 times. We have had a wonderful time on the Grand, the staff has been amazing, food has been great,etc. They even enforced the dress code and sent a very rude and unkempt young man back to his cabin to change when he showed up in inappropriate attire for the dining room. Enjoy the Grand, we sure have!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AskMeHow Posted May 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Why wouldn't you?? :confused: because of "mechanical problems" as mentioned above....:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin31 Posted May 16, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Except there weren't any.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjam Posted May 16, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 16, 2014 because of "mechanical problems" as mentioned above....:confused: Don't let the rumors scare you...all will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 16, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 16, 2014 because of "mechanical problems" as mentioned above....:confused: What?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted May 16, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 16, 2014 We are also on the Grand right now, and have been on since April 28th doing the Hawaii run first. There are safety inspectors from Bermuda aboard doing standard inspections so they have been testing things like emergency response, thrusters, etc. We are just about to dock in Nanaimo. I have spoken to many people who have done the coastal segment in the past and it sounds like Astoria gets missed more often. One man told me he has missed it 3 out of 3 times. We have had a wonderful time on the Grand, the staff has been amazing, food has been great,etc. They even enforced the dress code and sent a very rude and unkempt young man back to his cabin to change when he showed up in inappropriate attire for the dining room. Enjoy the Grand, we sure have!!!!!! Thank you for the positive report. We just booked two cabins on the Grand yesterday. I look forward to sailing aboard her to Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretcastle Posted May 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thank you for the positive report. We just booked two cabins on the Grand yesterday. I look forward to sailing aboard her to Alaska You will have a wonderful cruise :) I truly believe a lot has to do with a positive attitude. We are a group of 11 and we have had a wonderful 3 weeks on the Grand. My only negative would be the passengers who are rude, but this has nothing to do with the Grand Princess or her staff. We are just waiting here , ready to disembark soon. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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