calex Posted March 3, 2015 Author #76 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The Star is about 2 nautical miles South of the Willamette River at the moment. If you are anywhere near Kelly Point Park, you should be able to see her coming downriver now. Just heard from the Portland Fox TV affiliate (KPTV) and they are planning to run a story about the Star's arrival in town. So check out their website later to see if they post a story. I did send a news tip to the NBC affiliate (KGW) and the ABC affiliate (KATU), so maybe something will appear on their sites too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted March 3, 2015 #77 Share Posted March 3, 2015 She is way past Kelly Point. Next vantage point is the St Johns Bridge/Cathedral park. She is making about 7kts so it won't take too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted March 3, 2015 #78 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks everyone ! I love looking at cruise ships---anywhere, anytime. :) Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted March 3, 2015 #79 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The Star is about 2 nautical miles South of the Willamette River at the moment. If you are anywhere near Kelly Point Park, you should be able to see her coming downriver now. Just heard from the Portland Fox TV affiliate (KPTV) and they are planning to run a story about the Star's arrival in town. So check out their website later to see if they post a story. I did send a news tip to the NBC affiliate (KGW) and the ABC affiliate (KATU), so maybe something will appear on their sites too. Watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chery4lbooks Posted March 3, 2015 #80 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Columbia River Maritime Museum posted this pic on twitter with the tweet #NorwegianStar enroute to drydock with some help from Columbia River Pilots https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_MNBmqVIAEVOnS.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted March 3, 2015 Author #81 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Columbia River Maritime Museum posted this pic on twitter with the tweet#NorwegianStar enroute to drydock with some help from Columbia River Pilots https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_MNBmqVIAEVOnS.jpg:large Nice picture... I wonder whose helicopter is on the left side of the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted March 3, 2015 Author #82 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Columbia River Maritime Museum posted this pic on twitter with the tweet#NorwegianStar enroute to drydock with some help from Columbia River Pilots https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_MNBmqVIAEVOnS.jpg:large Maybe I can add the photo to this post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 3, 2015 #83 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Maybe I can add the photo to this post... Coast Guard helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted March 4, 2015 #84 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Awesome pictures everyone...........thanks!!! She looks beautiful going in for her 'spa' treatments. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted March 4, 2015 #85 Share Posted March 4, 2015 well she is now being towed and pushed by two tugs - the Astoria and the Kalama onto the dry dock platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted March 4, 2015 #86 Share Posted March 4, 2015 That Bermuda Dent is very visible!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted March 4, 2015 #87 Share Posted March 4, 2015 That Bermuda Dent is very visible!!! :D:D Ya had to notice that cute beauty dimple ! On another note the STAR arrived a tad bit late hope that doesn't screw up the return to service schedule - but boy she was a speed boat going upstream the crew no doubt didn't notice - prepping all the projects for the dry-dock crew to take over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted March 4, 2015 #88 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Most of the time I was tracking her she was making 17kts until she got to Kelly Point then she dropped to 7. On the open water she was doing 21-23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted March 4, 2015 #89 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Most of the time I was tracking her she was making 17kts until she got to Kelly Point then she dropped to 7. On the open water she was doing 21-23. Perhaps she will open it up to 24 knots on the way to pick us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted March 4, 2015 #90 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Went to Kelley Point Park where the Columbia and Willamette Rivers meet and watched the Star come in to Portland. It was a beautiful day - sunny and upper 50's. First, here is a picture of our beautiful Mt. Hood. Not as much snow as usual because we've (sorry) had a fairly dry and warm winter. Star coming into view Star and Pilot Boat 6 picture max - to be continued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW 2 CRUISIN Posted March 4, 2015 #91 Share Posted March 4, 2015 GREAT PICS! Thanks for sharing! Excited to be back on the STAR in June! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted March 4, 2015 #92 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Couple more photos of the Star for you For you stern lovers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted March 4, 2015 #93 Share Posted March 4, 2015 GREAT PICS! Thanks for sharing! Excited to be back on the STAR in June! You are welcome:) We've been on the Star four times - will be on her sister the Dawn in October. Couldn't resist making the hour drive to see her come in. There were quite a few people at the park today - seems to be a popular place for walking or letting dogs play in the water. LOL some of them were very surprised when the Star came into view. You have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCruiser2012 Posted March 4, 2015 #94 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Never noticed her sweet smile and little button nose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted March 4, 2015 #95 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Once again.......thanks to you all for these beautiful pictures! I had not noticed the 'smile and cute button nose'! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzador Posted March 4, 2015 #96 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Awesome, thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Andi Posted March 4, 2015 #97 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I work just outside of Portland. Here's a picture from my desk of the Sun in the way to drydock. I was very surprised to see a cruise ship pass by my desk. First timer on this board but thought you'd like to see the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianmom Posted March 4, 2015 #98 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Fantastic pictures!!! We're going to try her out next year :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Packer Backer Posted March 4, 2015 #99 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thank you so much for those photos! :D Can't wait for our cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calex Posted March 4, 2015 Author #100 Share Posted March 4, 2015 There is a nice article in the Oregonian that includes a 30-picture photo gallery of the Star's arrival in Portland to Vigor Industries: http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/03/massive_cruise_ship_norwegian.html Notice what happens to the tenders in pictures 11 and 12. Hope they use them to get into downtown Portland under all the bridges. It sure would be a grand entrance into the Rose City and a sight to see. But only when the crew is done stripping out that old, memory filled carpeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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