mom23guys Posted September 5, 2016 #51 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Wehwalt, Interested in this thread since we are on the same cruise next year. Aside from this last bit of mess with Hermine, how was the trip? Stay safe. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Pete Cruiser Posted September 5, 2016 #52 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks for keeping us posted. That Zuiderdam North Atlantic cruise was on my "want to" list, but couldn't do it. Rough seas may not be pleasant, but an overnight in NYC would be nice. Especially if they dock close to Times Square and the theater district. I didn't think the Zuiderdam was capable of 23 knots. Maybe with enough tail wind??? A good reason to have extra power for moving out of the storms. Fuel, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 5, 2016 #53 Share Posted September 5, 2016 ZUDM now south of Martha's Vineyard, Mass, at 12.6 kts. proceeding westbound for NYC. Maersk Denver, at 16.2 kts, has passed her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted September 5, 2016 Author #54 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks for keeping us posted. That Zuiderdam North Atlantic cruise was on my "want to" list, but couldn't do it. Rough seas may not be pleasant, but an overnight in NYC would be nice. Especially if they dock close to Times Square and the theater district. I didn't think the Zuiderdam was capable of 23 knots. Maybe with enough tail wind??? A good reason to have extra power for moving out of the storms. Fuel, too. Pretty sure it was wind-aided, or else the data that goes to the cabin TVs isn't perfect. Yes, I'm going to take the night in NYC. Front desk said that on Wed, you pick up your bags, show your passport and maybe the form to customs, and go. Trip's been pretty good. Weather's been excellent, until this. Very little rain. But I'm not tempted to do this again anytime soon, I mean the Greenland-Iceland thing. At least not on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean OR Posted September 5, 2016 #55 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I have two Aussie friends on board and really appreciate the updates. They have already had 2 previous cruises disrupted by hurricanes - they missed Puerto Vallerta both times. But this sounds a lot rougher. Y'all have good stories to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean OR Posted September 5, 2016 #56 Share Posted September 5, 2016 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 Amazing and really interesting website. Thanks very much for posting, it's now one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 5, 2016 #57 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Amazing and really interesting website. Thanks very much for posting, it's now one of my favorites. No prob! It's a good one! You can enter your ship's name in the upper right box called "vessel/port" and that ship's current info will pop up with a box on the lower left that gives you her "latest position" with an option to "show her live on the map" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted September 5, 2016 #58 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I have two Aussie friends on board and really appreciate the updates. They have already had 2 previous cruises disrupted by hurricanes - they missed Puerto Vallerta both times. But this sounds a lot rougher. Y'all have good stories to tell. I sure hope I'm not on their next cruise! That's some bad luck! :eek: My clients reported excellent weather up until this storm. Their pictures from Iceland were beautiful - clear, sunny, and as unique as you'd expect from such an incredible place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cape Posted September 5, 2016 #59 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks for the updates!! My in-laws are on the cruise and we were worried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 5, 2016 #60 Share Posted September 5, 2016 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. Pretty sure it was wind-aided, or else the data that goes to the cabin TVs isn't perfect. Yes, I'm going to take the night in NYC. Front desk said that on Wed, you pick up your bags, show your passport and maybe the form to customs, and go. Trip's been pretty good. Weather's been excellent, until this. Very little rain. But I'm not tempted to do this again anytime soon, I mean the Greenland-Iceland thing. At least not on a cruise. Appreciate you taking the time to keep us updated on everything -- ship -- storm -- what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted September 6, 2016 Author #61 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) We’re still getting wind velocities above hurricane force, I saw 91 on the screen and photographed it saying 86. However it is plainly not giving us a hard time as regards bad motion. Looks like we are south of the tip of Long Island now. People seem to be getting around OK. Seemed a full muster at pub trivia, which the team I’m on, HAL Fanatics (some of you may know who else that means is on the team) won by two points, thus clinching a winning record for the 29 days for myself and also one of my teammates, and we won the cumulative by 29 points over the nearest rival. Fortunate choice of teammates. Prize is a round of drinks which we will have tomorrow night. Oh, and the recognition of our shipmates. We're still just making 12 knots or so which I imagine is to get us to the pilot's station at the appropriate time. Course is 287. Wind is still coming at us at almost right angles. Edited September 6, 2016 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 6, 2016 #62 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) We’re still getting wind velocities above hurricane force, I saw 91 on the screen and photographed it saying 86. However it is plainly not giving us a hard time as regards bad motion. Looks like we are south of the tip of Long Island now. People seem to be getting around OK. Seemed a full muster at pub trivia, which the team I’m on, HAL Fanatics (some of you may know who else that means is on the team) won by two points, thus clinching a winning record for the 29 days for myself and also one of my teammates, and we won the cumulative by 29 points over the nearest rival. Fortunate choice of teammates. Prize is a round of drinks which we will have tomorrow night. Oh, and the recognition of our shipmates. We're still just making 12 knots or so which I imagine is to get us to the pilot's station at the appropriate time. Course is 287. Wind is still coming at us at almost right angles. ZUDM now shows south of Long island, NY, still heading west at 12.5 kts, following Maersk Ohio in, who is going to Newark, NJ http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-73/centery:41/zoom:8 Edited September 6, 2016 by Copper10-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted September 6, 2016 Author #63 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) ZUDM now shows south of Long island, NY, still heading west at 12.5 kts, following Maersk Ohio in, who is going to Newark, NJ http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-73/centery:41/zoom:8 Looks like we are approaching the Nassau County/NYC line (extended southwards). Still winds of 44 mph from the north. Signing out as the only drama remaining is how good a shot of the Statue of Liberty the people on the port side will get. I've heard of no injuries. Thanks all for your good wishes. In the final analysis it was an interesting day at sea. Edited September 6, 2016 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 6, 2016 #64 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Looks like we are approaching the Nassau County/NYC line (extended southwards). Still winds of 44 mph from the north. Signing out as the only drama remaining is how good a shot of the Statue of Liberty the people on the port side will get. I've heard of no injuries. Thanks all for your good wishes. In the final analysis it was an interesting day at sea. Enjoy the Big Apple and safe travels home! Thanks for reporting in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted September 6, 2016 Author #65 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Enjoy the Big Apple and safe travels home! Thanks for reporting in No trouble. And thanks to all who have helped keep us safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 6, 2016 #66 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Looks like we are approaching the Nassau County/NYC line (extended southwards). Still winds of 44 mph from the north. Signing out as the only drama remaining is how good a shot of the Statue of Liberty the people on the port side will get. I've heard of no injuries. Thanks all for your good wishes. In the final analysis it was an interesting day at sea. So glad you are getting in safely :) And congrats on keeping your Trivia record intact :) Thank you for keeping us up to date and safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 6, 2016 #67 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Wehwalt Enjoy your day in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted September 6, 2016 Author #68 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks Jacqui and KK. We are docked and have to go off by deck for immigration clearance. We don't bring our custom form, that is for tomorrow. Edited September 6, 2016 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue whale Posted September 6, 2016 #69 Share Posted September 6, 2016 What time tomorrow will you be able to disembark? Do you know what time, they will be boarding the next cruise? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted September 6, 2016 #70 Share Posted September 6, 2016 In general.........how did you find the service this trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted September 6, 2016 #71 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Some of us "locals" opted to disembark today rather than overnight in NYC . Very smooth US CBP process and we were home before 11 am. Kudos to the Shore Excursion team for quickly pulling together some options for those overnighting. While we were waiting for our driver, we saw many guests happily piling on excursion buses or clutching maps to head off for an unexpected, exciting day exploring the City. Great job by Captain Bart Vaartes and crew to get Zuiderdam and all aboard safely to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted September 6, 2016 #72 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Asked Wehwalt but curious how you found the service this trip? Also, how was your weather thru Prins Christen Sound (sp.?) Iceland and Greenland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted September 6, 2016 #73 Share Posted September 6, 2016 We thought service was outstanding throughout our trip. Weather was extraodinary in Prince Christian Sund and Greenland - not the norm. Great weather in Reykjavik; a bit cloudy with light mist in Akureyri and Isafjordur but nothing to hamper activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted September 7, 2016 #74 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Thank you so much for the reply. Welcome home........glad you all made it safely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emp Posted September 9, 2016 #75 Share Posted September 9, 2016 The staff did an outstanding job for those of us who stayed overnight. They credited us for the missed shore excursion in Halifax, and then arranged for a bus-water taxi-walking tour. We went to the water taxi pier via a bus, then took the water taxi to Battery Park and did a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Since we had been to Halifax twice before, and had never been to that part of Manhattan, it worked out better for us. As one guest said, we had the cheapest hotel in Manhattan. We thought that the service on the Zuiderdam was about the best we have had on any of our 11 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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