coco-girl Posted April 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I found this just now, looks like the Star is due in Santorini at 16:00. http://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/VIKING-STAR-IMO-9650418-MMSI-257903000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco-girl Posted April 8, 2015 Author #2 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Oops, I meant 04:00hrs :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algaes Posted April 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Which is 11pm tonight Central US or midnight Eastern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted April 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2015 For a while there, she was going 19 knots - cooking! Wonder if they'll test the tenders in Santorini. After Santorini she's probably headed straight to Istanbul to pick up her very excited passengers. It's a long haul from there to Istanbul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco-girl Posted April 8, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Update: Last report: Apr 08, 2015 17:49 UTC Ship type:Passenger Ship Flag:Flag of Norway Norway Destination:ISTANBUL ETA:Apr 10, 03:00 Lat/Lon:36.24977 N/22.08922 E Course/Speed: 116.2 ° / 18.1 kn. Current draught: 6.4 m CallsignLAIW6 IMO / MMSI:9650418 / 257903000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted April 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Guess Captain S. is going straight to Istanbul instead of stopping in Santorini! Oh well, I suppose there's much to do in Istanbul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algaes Posted April 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Or they uncovered something :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted April 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hmmmm... At the airport, waiting for flight - hope it's nothing serious. Too late to turn back now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted April 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Have faith, Elizabeth. We'll see ya soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted April 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Maybe he's just taking it easy. After all, it's not a real cruise with 900 plus passengers who have their hearts set on seeing gorgeous Santorini! Maybe he said the heck with it, as he was only planning to stop there 8 to 2 anyway! With the tendering, donkeys/cable car, etc., in my opinion it's barely worth the time to stop there for less than a whole day.... I guess you maiden cruisers who are in or heading to Istanbul now can take the tram or a cab to the cruise port Friday to get a glimpse of her! If that ETA of 3 AM is UTC, that means she expects to arrive 6 AM Istanbul time. Wave at her for me. I still have 5 months to wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsA Posted April 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hmmmm...At the airport, waiting for flight - hope it's nothing serious. Too late to turn back now! Safe and comfortable travel. Fun and adventure awaits you on the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorre2 Posted April 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'll go with the straight shot to Istanbul for Friday 3 am with no issues. R E L A X Kick the tires good for us. Your an elite group for Viking. -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loum140 Posted April 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hmmmm...At the airport, waiting for flight - hope it's nothing serious. Too late to turn back now! Safe travels Elizabeth. See you in a few days! Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted April 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Maybe he's just taking it easy. After all, it's not a real cruise with 900 plus passengers who have their hearts set on seeing gorgeous Santorini! Maybe he said the heck with it, as he was only planning to stop there 8 to 2 anyway! With the tendering, donkeys/cable car, etc., in my opinion it's barely worth the time to stop there for less than a whole day.... Plus, the weather's pretty nasty around there right now, rain squalls and 40 mph winds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted April 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Plus, the weather's pretty nasty around there right now, rain squalls and 40 mph winds... Ugh - not nice to hear. I'd be heading straight up to Istanbul myself! Of course, maybe they got a request for the press to be allowed on board in Istanbul, so Captain S was asked to bring the ship in a day early! I can't complain - I'd love another look inside Star if someone can find another video! Too bad she's expected in at 6 AM Istanbul time (3 UTC). Don't suppose anyone will be up then. It would be amazing to see her chug past the old part of the city on her way to the cruise dock! I just realized that not only have I never been on a maiden voyage, I've also never been able to photograph a cruise ship ship I've been on as she comes in to dock! You guys have a wonderful time! I'll be "watching" you chug around on Marine Traffic as you do "my" trip in reverse. Save some waffles for me, and keep 3024 unscuffed and clean for me! Edited April 9, 2015 by roothy123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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