Zuiderdam skipping Halifax call

[Krazy Kruizers]

Appreciate all your updates.

 

Yes the Anthem made news last evening.

 

Stay safe!!

 

[Wehwalt]

Sorry, the wind is now from the Northeast. I think I misread what it said before.

 

Not much change. Looks like we have still some way to go southwards since by the maps on the TV, we're about level with Long Island. Speed is 22.5

Edited September 5, 2016 by Wehwalt

[Wehwalt]

We've dropped speed to just under 20 knots after being as high as a wind-aided 23.2 several times. I think because the winds from the aft starboard quarter are fairly sustained at about 45. Seas are mostly swells. A little rolling, nothing much. I've heard something fall over two or three times. Really, fairly dull.

[dodo bird]

Thank you for the updates. We are scheduled to board the Zuiderdam on Wed. Hopefully, Hermine will be on her way in the ocean and far away from the coast.

 

Stay safe!

[catl331]

...on Wed. Hopefully, Hermine will be on her way in the ocean and far away from the coast.

Sorry, but that's not what's predicted:

 

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/115542.shtml?5-daynl#contents

[blue whale]

We board on Wednesday and previously were told to expect check in at noon and boarding at 2 pm. I wonder if that will change since the Z is coming in on Tuesday????

 

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[kazu]

We board on Wednesday and previously were told to expect check in at noon and boarding at 2 pm. I wonder if that will change since the Z is coming in on Tuesday????

 

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It appears that those on board will stay on board (if they wish) until Wednesday. From the OP's post, sounds like they don't know if they will be cleared when they arrive.

[taterules]

I also wanted to thank you for the updates. I too have older family onboard, and it's great to read live reports of what's really happening on the ship.

[Wehwalt]

Well, we've had, according to the screen, 73 mph winds, though now it's a bit calmer. Not much though. Possibly they will all give us another certificate now. We'e slowed to 12 knots. A lot more wave action. Still not what I would call rough though. I went up to the Lido for more coffee and it wasn't quite the normal crowd, but still a lot of people up there saying "Good Morning" more than usual.

Edited September 5, 2016 by Wehwalt

[Wehwalt]

It's starting to be a fair amount of motion, and we are basically getting hit with 60 plus knot winds almost directly from starboard. We've made our turn to almost directly west, and I imagine it's just a matter of riding this out. Cruise director's announcement was as usual, a little late.

[3rdGenCunarder]

It appears that those on board will stay on board (if they wish) until Wednesday. From the OP's post, sounds like they don't know if they will be cleared when they arrive.

 

Isn't that what they did when a ship went back to Boston early a few years ago? I think Sail7Seas was on that one. IIRC, she said she went home right away and others stayed onboard until the scheduled disembarkation day.

 

I suppose it all depends on what the Immigration and Customs process will be. I looked at the port schedule, and there's no ship scheduled for tomorrow (they still show Zuiderdam on the 7th), so the terminal will be available for whatever they decide to set up.

 

For those arriving a day early, it's going to be partly cloudy and warm. As long as you don't want to go to the beach (rip currents) it should be a nice day.

[fatcat04]

Glad to hear it hasn't gotten too rough. Hoping it stays that way.

[Copper10-8]

Zuidy's position 9 min ago, heading west at 12.1 knots with Maersk Denver in trail

 

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-69/centery:41/zoom:8

[OlsSalt]

Thanks everyone for the reports and insights. In our prayers. Good to know the seafaring Danes are out there too.

Edited September 5, 2016 by OlsSalt

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you for the updates.

[bluegiraffe]

Thanks for the update. Hope you're coping alright with the conditions.

[Copper10-8]

As a related side note, Veendam is safely alongside the Port of Halifax' Pier 20, looking at an 1800 departure for Sydney, NS, with Norwegian Gem behind her at Pier 21-22

[DrivesLikeMario]

My clients just reported that they had to skip Halifax as this thread states. They've had 20 foot seas, 65 mph winds and have a small lake forming on their balcony. They're pulling into NYC a day early. Sounds like quite a ride.

[Wehwalt]

Still getting those forceful winds from starboard but no real change. We should be arriving in port early tomorrow, and there is mandatory immigration for all. I will probably wait until Wednesday to disembark.

[OlsSalt]

For your listening pleasure as your rock and roll your way back to home port - Whoo whee, baby! Indeed. :eek:

[KerriL]

As a related side note, Veendam is safely alongside the Port of Halifax' Pier 20, looking at an 1800 departure for Sydney, NS, with Norwegian Gem behind her at Pier 21-22

 

Yes, just heard from daughter that they arrived from Bar Harbor with no issues. She joined Veendam in Boston on Saturday.

[Copper10-8]

Yes, just heard from daughter that they arrived from Bar Harbor with no issues. She joined Veendam in Boston on Saturday.

 

Hope she has a nice and uneventful contract!

[KerriL]

Hope she has a nice and uneventful contract!

 

Me too! Just a short contract on Veendam-4 weeks then home for a few weeks. Then Zuiderdam out of FLL until January.

[blue whale]

Since immigration inspection is Tuesday, that means we may be boarding earlier on Wednesday on the next cruise. Not at 2 pm as recently assigned us.

[Copper10-8]

Me too! Just a short contract on Veendam-4 weeks then home for a few weeks. Then Zuiderdam out of FLL until January.

 

Can you send me a quick email at the addr. listed? Thanks