SMSACE6 Posted May 20, 2015 #426 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) My friend is on the Breakaway now. She emailed earlier to tell me they arrived in Bermuda late and that she's having a blast. She started her email with "IT WASN'T MY SHIP" which I knew once I did the research. I don't understand the long line to get back on the Breakaway mid-day? When we were in Bermuda we were gone for hours at a time and grabbed a bite to eat somewhere NOT on the ship. I'll have to ask my friend if she was one of those that tendered in and then joined the masses to get back on the ship. Glad it turned out well for all who were impacted. re the long line to get back on the ship; I was wondering that too, but it could have to do with webcam and ship time being different, don't know, but it seems some people did get off Breakaway earlier by tender into port, and maybe by the time Breakaway docked, they were tired and hungry and just wanted back on ship to eat or rest. Just guessing here. If I had been on board Breakaway, I think I just might have stayed on board today at least till at dock, but that is just me, because I have been there before. I am glad that this incident was not a biggie, that the ship Dawn is not damaged, and especially that all on board were safe and now on the way home. Edited May 20, 2015 by SMSACE6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 20, 2015 #427 Share Posted May 20, 2015 re the long line to get back on the ship; I was wondering that too, but it could have to do with webcam and ship time being different, don't know, but it seems some people did get off Breakaway earlier by tender into port, and maybe by the time Breakaway docked, they were tired and hungry and just wanted back on ship to eat or rest. Just guessing here. If I had been on board Breakaway, I think I just might have stayed on board today at least till at dock, but that is just me, because I have been there before. I am glad that this incident was not a biggie, that the ship Dawn is not damaged, and especially that all on board were safe and now on the way home. They would have stopped tendering for a while when Dawn left and they moved Breakaway to the dock. People just got backed up during that process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searoses Posted May 20, 2015 #428 Share Posted May 20, 2015 In my trips to bermuda there have been very long lines getting back on mid afternoon.....almost to the taxi area...it did go fast but I am unable to stand for long so it was hot and tedious for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2015 #429 Share Posted May 20, 2015 They would have stopped tendering for a while when Dawn left and they moved Breakaway to the dock. People just got backed up during that process. That makes sense but still wondering why so many felt the need to return so early. When we were in Bermuda and returned late afternoon, the ship was half empty if not more. I agree how weird it must have been to stand on that pier and see your ship dock in front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted May 20, 2015 #430 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I really hate the way the media spin incidents like this into some horrific nightmare. I was just watching ABC's World News Tonight, and the report was terribly slanted toward a doomsday scenario, going so far as to make it sound like everyone aboard was fearful of the journey home, a journey ABC even called a "voyage of uncertainty." No mention of the fact that the ship was carefully inspected today or anything like that. This doesn't surprise me, since it's become the media's m.o., but it's nonetheless disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyDenise Posted May 20, 2015 #431 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Actually, dropping anchor for the Concordia was the about the ONLY thing they did right. It slowed the ship and swung it closer to shore to stop. Left it in shallower water and closer to shore for many who jumped into the water. If they had not dropped the anchor it would have drifted further out from shore and sunk faster. Hopefully all cruise lines and their entire officer lineup had mandatory learnings delivered about the many errors and bad decisions made on that ship. But as said earlier, dropping anchor in a narrow busy channel is bad for the port... closes it down and damages coral more. They are more likely to have continuous efforts to free the ship. Um, the anchor on the Concordia was dropped incorrectly. Captifellintothelifeboat let out way too much chain. IF it was dropped correctly the ship would not have listed as much. He should have dropped 90 meters, instead 120 was dropped ( roughly on both ). The anchors never caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted May 20, 2015 #432 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I really hate the way the media spin incidents like this into some horrific nightmare. I was just watching ABC's World News Tonight, and the report was terribly slanted toward a doomsday scenario, going so far as to make it sound like everyone aboard was fearful of the journey home, a journey ABC even called a "voyage of uncertainty." No mention of the fact that the ship was carefully inspected today or anything like that. This doesn't surprise me, since it's become the media's m.o., but it's nonetheless disappointing. Since Disney is the parent company of ABC you have to wonder if they would have put the same doomsday scenario if it was a Disney ship that ran aground ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted May 20, 2015 #433 Share Posted May 20, 2015 That really sucks. :( I went and looked Bermuda trips up and found an April, some May and October on a few Carnival ships. I have no desire to go to Bermuda when the weather is not "hot" (or hotter than Spring or Fall). Darnit. Why don't they have other ships going during the summer???? :confused: MSC has one sailing out of Florida every April. We were there April 14-16 and it was lovely. It was warm enough for the beach and swimming. As for why so many may have been lined up to get back on the ship - they may have had sticker shock when they saw what it cost to eat ashore. We ate over in St. George and a sandwich was $16.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 20, 2015 #434 Share Posted May 20, 2015 The ones I found are 2016. What ship from Canaveral and when? I'm looking at 2016 as well. Sunshine from NY Oct Sunshine Norfolk Oct Pride Baltimore April & Oct Ecstasy Charleston May Sunshine PC Oct Victory PC May Splendor Norfolk Oct ALL dates I would probably not even consider. Again, why no summer trips? Grrr :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted May 21, 2015 #435 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) I'm looking at 2016 as well. Sunshine from NY Oct Sunshine Norfolk Oct Pride Baltimore April & Oct Ecstasy Charleston May Sunshine PC Oct Victory PC May Splendor Norfolk Oct ALL dates I would probably not even consider. Again, why no summer trips? Grrr :o There's a very simple reason for Carnival not having any summer trips...they can't getting docking rights. NCL has a long term contract with Bermuda to have two ships docking in Bermuda for the summer season and RCCL has a contract for docking rights for RCI and Celebrity ships. Any other cruise lines needing to dock at the Dockyard are relegated to off season or the odd day here and there slots. By the way, we really like October weather in Bermuda and are going again this October. Edited May 21, 2015 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted May 21, 2015 #436 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Other lines with smaller ships, notably HAL's Veendam, dock right on Front Street in Hamilton. That is super convenient, as you are right there in the heart of things with no need to take ferry or bus. After "a night on the town", you just walk across the street to your 'home'....:cool: In addition, some occasional ships calling are scheduled to anchor at the Great Sound, and tender their passenger's in and out, such as the Crystal Serenity. And finally, even smaller ships can dock in St. George's. Here's a link of this years scheduled Bermuda calls...http://www.marineandports.bm/Documents/Shipping_schedules/2015_Cruise_Ship_Schedule.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted May 21, 2015 #437 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) I really hate the way the media spin incidents like this into some horrific nightmare. I was just watching ABC's World News Tonight, and the report was terribly slanted toward a doomsday scenario, going so far as to make it sound like everyone aboard was fearful of the journey home, a journey ABC even called a "voyage of uncertainty." No mention of the fact that the ship was carefully inspected today or anything like that. This doesn't surprise me, since it's become the media's m.o., but it's nonetheless disappointing. I bet their legal dept ok'd the term "voyage of uncertainty" My thinking is that any voyage....train ride....plane ride....car ride.....could be thought of as "uncertain" Heck crossing the street falls into that category I stopped watching the news about 4 years ago because of their yellow journalism and the spin doctoring games they play Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited May 21, 2015 by luvtheships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted May 21, 2015 #438 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Since Disney is the parent company of ABC you have to wonder if they would have put the same doomsday scenario if it was a Disney ship that ran aground ? Yep I agree Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted May 21, 2015 #439 Share Posted May 21, 2015 There's a very simple reason for Carnival not having any summer trips...they can't getting docking rights. NCL has a long term contract with Bermuda to have two ships docking in Bermuda for the summer season and RCCL has a contract for docking rights for RCI and Celebrity ships. Any other cruise lines needing to dock at the Dockyard are relegated to off season or the odd day here and there slots. By the way, we really like October weather in Bermuda and are going again this October. This is what I understand too. And Bermuda doesn't want more ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted May 21, 2015 #440 Share Posted May 21, 2015 This is what I understand too. And Bermuda doesn't want more ships. I was in Bermuda last week on the breakaway and a cab driver told us that Bermuda would prefer the smaller ships b/c they can dock in Hamilton and St George. the Veendam was docked there in Hamilton . they do a 4 day stay in Bermuda. He said it would help the country our tremendously. Bermuda is apparently looking at dredging those 2 harbors to make it accessible to larger ships. but many do not want it done for the impact on the environment . particularly the reefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norway olin Posted May 21, 2015 #441 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Back to the original topic, I don't know if this has been mentioned here before: Yesterday's NCL conference call regarding the incident stated the root cause of the incident was a "spare oil pump that had been installed the day before with the pressure set incorrectly" http://www.nclhltdinvestor.com/events.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted May 21, 2015 #442 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The statement merely uses past tense without specifying when. Let me guess, you are a political science major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted May 22, 2015 #443 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Dawn made it back to Boston .:D The tug escorting her in is not normal . Edited May 22, 2015 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachMartini Posted May 22, 2015 #444 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Dawn made it back to Boston .:D The tug escorting her in is not normal . Precaution? Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted May 22, 2015 #445 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Glad to hear she's home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 22, 2015 #446 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Dawn made it back to Boston .:D The tug escorting her in is not normal . It was nice to see her make the end of the news cycle on WCVB. They aired it just before going to network news at 6:55AM. The helicopter snapped pictures of her entering the harbor. :D Maybe after everything on the news the tug was a precautionary measure. Don't need her going into Logan airport blocking the runway! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzinnana47 Posted May 22, 2015 #447 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) So glad the Dawn is back and the Boston news stations can finally give it a rest (but not before they try to nab a few passengers disembarking and get their remarks)....the local media sure blew this out of proportion...:rolleyes: Edited May 22, 2015 by CRUZIN'NANA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 22, 2015 #448 Share Posted May 22, 2015 So glad to see she made it safely back. 2 more Fridays for me!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relax Cruiser Posted May 22, 2015 #449 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Due to travel on The Dawn today. Will be leaving in a couple of hours. Can't wait, so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 22, 2015 #450 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Due to travel on The Dawn today. Will be leaving in a couple of hours. Can't wait, so excited. Congrats on your voyage and have a safe and pleasant journey to Bermuda! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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