Sam.Seattle Posted April 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2017 We have just spent the last hour going nowhere! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted April 16, 2017 Author #2 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Still just making slow circles outside Kauai. We are on the aft so we can see the wake changes Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted April 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2017 where you in port today? not much info in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted April 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2017 If I got the time zones right you first posted at 6:16 PM Hawaii time. So it is one hour after scheduled sailaway and the ship is idling off the harbor? And your question is....? Are you genuinely worried about getting to Maui on time tomorrow--roughly 190 nautical miles in 14 hours. If I were there I would grab a drink, put up my feet and enjoy the sunset. And for cripes sake log off the internet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted April 16, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted April 16, 2017 One engine running now Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted April 16, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Two engines running now. Looking good… Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Perhaps the medical center had a case where the doctor wasn't sure whether to transport the patient to the next port or return to port to disembark them in Kauai. Maybe they had word on some overdue passengers. Who knows. I know that the bridge watch officers on the NCL POA have to wear night vision goggles when transiting the whale sanctuary between Oahu and Maui, and they go to Kahului on Maui, not Lahaina, which is in the midst of the sanctuary, so perhaps they were killing some time to transit during daylight hours. Generally, there will not be periods of "idle speed", but with a slow speed to make good, they will plan the whole passage at that speed, and the power management program will configure the generators (number and size) to maximize load on the fewest generators. If the ship is coming in early based on this average speed to make, frequent "round turns" or circling is common, most often at night on cruise ships so passengers aren't aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted April 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Her course does seem a bit unusual. Marine Traffic info is about 50 minutes old. She sailed from Honolulu to Nawiliwili at around 12kn. She has farther to travel to get to Lahaina so would need to average a higher speed. She indeed did go nowhere for about 50 minutes going in one large circle. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Perhaps the medical center had a case where the doctor wasn't sure whether to transport the patient to the next port or return to port to disembark them in Kauai. Maybe they had word on some overdue passengers. Who knows. If the ship is coming in early based on this average speed to make, frequent "round turns" or circling is common, most often at night on cruise ships so passengers aren't aware. If they were intending to transfer a patient, Nawiliwili would be better than Lahaina. Wilcox does not handle heart patients but it would not require a tender and they could fly the patient to Honolulu. Think California Coastals: we spent many a nights making doughnuts out in the dark ocean so that the casinos and shops could be open. As long as you are between the islands (Kauai/Lanai/Maui), the casino would need to be closed. Please do report back if you hear the reason for the "unusual" movement. The Grand Princess might just be "allergic" to Hawaii. They've had a few hiccups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted April 16, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Good morning! Happy Easter to all… I appreciate post 10, 11, and 12! There were no announcements as to why we were delayed. Better, here we are on a beautiful sunny Easter morning off the coast of Maui. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted April 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 16, 2017 You were maybe waiting for the pilot, we did. Left Oahu late due to engine trouble then took ages to dock. This was on Century , March 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Happy Easter Sam; have fun on the remainder of your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I glanced out the window once when I couldn't sleep heading back to Canaveral. Saw the lights of South Florida. Looked again half an hour later, same lights! An hour later, there they were again. It finally dawned on me we were sailing in big circles. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dverzic Posted April 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'm not really sure why this is an issue? Sometimes there are problems with other ships leaving late, pilot ships, etc. just relax and roll with it! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted April 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2017 we have just spent the last hour going nowhere! Sent from my iphone using forums so???? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted April 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'd be peeved if I were the OP... paid all that money just to float around on the ocean and not go anywhere. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted April 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Am I missing something? The bow cam showed the Grand in Kauai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Tough crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49er Posted April 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Tough crowd. I thought the same thing. 49er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted April 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I thought the same thing. 49er I thought the same, feel bad for Sam the OP, did not realize the PCL board was like this :( I starting to get ready for our Diamond cruise in October....gives me second thoughts on posting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I thought the same, feel bad for Sam the OP, did not realize the PCL board was like this :( I starting to get ready for our Diamond cruise in October....gives me second thoughts on posting here. Several years ago when I went to go on my first Holland America cruise, I went to the HAL board and was treated very poorly by posters over there. I subsequently cancelled my HAL cruise as I thought they represented those on the ship. I later cruised with HAL (several years later) and found the people delightful on the ship. The people on the board were definitely less than welcoming. It gave a bad/wrong impression of the line. I really didn't understand the OP first post either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted April 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I thought the same, feel bad for Sam the OP, did not realize the PCL board was like this :( I starting to get ready for our Diamond cruise in October....gives me second thoughts on posting here.Normally the Princess board is not like this. Perhaps people were looking for some "news" that might affect other cruises, like engine issues, or some other "news worthy" event. The original post didn't indicate any. Otherwise, my opinion is that an evening at sea is just that - nothing special about the course, as long as the ship gets to the next port on time. Apparently the OP thought sailing in circles was unusual. Maybe it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted April 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm on Grand now. There wasn't a problem. Made all ports..sometimes leave late..no big deal!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 18, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm on Grand now. There wasn't a problem.Made all ports..sometimes leave late..no big deal!:cool: Hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted April 27, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I thought the same, feel bad for Sam the OP, did not realize the PCL board was like this :( I starting to get ready for our Diamond cruise in October....gives me second thoughts on posting here. Hi Laffnvegas! You and I have met years ago online passing off the Holland America banner for The San Diego WebCam photo. Please don't hesitate posting on the site as most of the folks are pretty nice. I have learned just to ignore the few who have excessive keyboard Courage. Enjoy your upcoming cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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