ms Westerdam Sail-Away January 9, 2016

[Boytjie]

There's a new captain in town (or onboard), so let's see if the Westerdam starts the music when the Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise charter (blues music) sets sail, scheduled for 16:00/4:00 PM EDT (subject to change as always). Royal Princess wil add to the musical theme with her Love Boat Theme toots.

 

The webcams are at:

http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

http://ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

 

Also departing: Royal Princess, Carnival Conquest, Oasis Of The Seas and Navigator Of The Seas.

 

In Key West (http://keywestharborwebcam.com/) the Eurodam departs at 17:00/5:00 PM EDT.

 

Westerdam's 7-day Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise charter itinerary:

 

Jan 09 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Jan 10 At Sea

Jan 11 At Sea

Jan 12 Roadtown, Tortola, BVI

Jan 13 Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI

Jan 14 At Sea

Jan 15 At Sea

Jan 16 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

 

[summer slope]

Thanks Peter. I'll be here. Never realized they took cruise ships to Cruz Bay St. John. Now that is exciting. Love St. John.

[65 Gator]

Looking forward to this one...

[Boytjie]

Thanks Peter. I'll be here. Never realized they took cruise ships to Cruz Bay St. John. Now that is exciting. Love St. John.

 

It is not a regular port of call but for charters they will do it; in 2009 our RSVP charter itinerary was Grand Turk, San Juan, St John and Half Moon Cay.

 

St John is a tender port.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you for the reminder.

I will try to be here tomorrow.

[jtl513]

There's a new captain in town (or onboard), so let's see if the Westerdam starts the music ...

I'll start watching with the sound on this time and see how it goes! :D

[kazu]

Thanks so much Peter.

 

It is definitely a sail a way to watch to see if tradition is carried on or not ;)

[Happily@Sea]

There's a new captain in town (or onboard), so let's see if the Westerdam starts the music when the Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise charter (blues music) sets sail, scheduled for 16:00/4:00 PM EDT (subject to change as always). Royal Princess wil add to the musical theme with her Love Boat Theme toots.

 

The webcams are at:

http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

http://ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

 

Also departing: Royal Princess, Carnival Conquest, Oasis Of The Seas and Navigator Of The Seas.

 

In Key West (http://keywestharborwebcam.com/) the Eurodam departs at 17:00/5:00 PM EDT.

 

Westerdam's 7-day Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise charter itinerary:

 

Jan 09 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Jan 10 At Sea

Jan 11 At Sea

Jan 12 Roadtown, Tortola, BVI

Jan 13 Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI

Jan 14 At Sea

Jan 15 At Sea

Jan 16 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

 

 

I may have been among one of the last pax to hear Cpt Van Eerten's final toot before vacation. They were with us at Half Moon and as we left - we [ZUDM] gave 3 toots they responded with three toots and then added 5-6 more in his normal prolonged toots with interspersed short toots. I wish I had been recording it on my camera, but I had never heard anyone toot to leave Half Moon [including 2 days previous]. What a missed opportunity. :(

Edited January 8, 2016 by Happily@Sea

[Scrapnana]

Let's hope Captain Van Eerten impressed upon the present captain how much we anticipate and appreciate good tooting!

[Vict0riann]

Yes, here's hoping! Thanks, Peter, I hope to be here. (One day, I swear I'm going to get a life!:D)

[Himself]

I hope to be here for the sail away.

[alibabacruisers]

Hoping to be here for sailaway too!

 

Anyone hear from chief?

[erewhon]

Thanks for the reminder, plan to be watching.

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks Boytjie for the reminder.

[65 Gator]

The SILENT arrival...

 

[Happily@Sea]

6 am arrival - listed as 15:48 for sailaway time who knows how many times it will be adjusted.

[St Pete Cruiser]

it is a wind still morning as Westerdam returns.

Captain Vincent Smit probably much less enthusiastic with the horn. I was disappointed not to meet Captain Van Eerten before he left at St Thomas. The crew director and officers were well aware of his "Queen of the Toots" reputation. I made a point of it to tell them at several opportunities.

 

Thanks Peter for the info on the next charter itinerary. We wanted to do Tortola by ferry, but in my haste to catch it, forgot my passport which you need. Next time or next cruise.

[ski ww]

I plan on being there, lets see or hear if history carried on.

Allan

[POA1]

Hoping that the Westerdam still lives up to its reputation. We have some people coming over for cruise ship cocktails today. There's a little fog this morning, but nice weather is forecast.

[ger_77]

I find it unusual to see palm trees standing still.

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

[POA1]

I find it unusual to see palm trees standing still.

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

 

The wind's from the west at about 12 mph. That's off the land. I was just down at the beach and the breeze is noticeable, but it's coming in the opposite direction from the usual. Not as windy as it has been though.

[Scrapnana]

"You want us to pop the tomato?"

 

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[PathfinderEss]

Captain Vincent Smit has been pretty stingy on tooting.

Edited January 9, 2016 by PathfinderEss

[summer slope]

Wondering if the current captain will be doing our March 12th cruise. Nevermind, got that question answered. I certainly hope he isn't stingy with the toots.

Edited January 9, 2016 by summer slope

[erewhon]

Checking in for Westy departure at 1600.