Star's Dry Dock in Portland, Oregon

[calex]

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.

[bonvoyagie]

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.

[sassyredhat]

Thanks everyone !

 

I love looking at cruise ships---anywhere, anytime. :)

 

Patti

[Linda the Book Lover]

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

[chery4lbooks]

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

[calex]

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.

[calex]

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...

 

[www3traveler]

Maybe I can add the photo to this post...

 

Coast Guard helicopter.

[Cruisercl]

Awesome pictures everyone...........thanks!!!

She looks beautiful going in for her 'spa' treatments. :p

[bonvoyagie]

well she is now being towed and pushed by two tugs - the Astoria and the Kalama onto the dry dock platform.

[bluesea777]

That Bermuda Dent is very visible!!! :D:D

[don't-use-real-name]

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.

[bonvoyagie]

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.

[Linda the Book Lover]

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.

[kjquilts]

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

[NEW 2 CRUISIN]

GREAT PICS! Thanks for sharing!

 

Excited to be back on the STAR in June!

[kjquilts]

Couple more photos of the Star for you

 

 

 

For you stern lovers :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kjquilts]

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.

[NCruiser2012]

 

 

Never noticed her sweet smile and little button nose!

[Cruisercl]

Once again.......thanks to you all for these beautiful pictures!

I had not noticed the 'smile and cute button nose'! :p

[Lanzador]

Awesome, thanks for the pics

[Cruiser Andi]

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.

[russianmom]

Fantastic pictures!!!

 

We're going to try her out next year :D

[Arizona Packer Backer]

Thank you so much for those photos! :D Can't wait for our cruise!

[calex]

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.