Pittsburgh Mike Posted July 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2017 The last number of times checking Port Canaveral Web Cam on Sundays, the OS was docked on the starboard side. Today she is docked on port side. Does she do this periodically or is this an anomaly? If so, does anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Oasis class ships normaly dock on the starboard side. There are a number of reasons why she might be docked on the port side. Some sort of maintenance, Captain's preference this morning, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted July 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2017 End of May she docked that way for 3 weeks in a row. Have not seen it since until today. Will be able to see more of her at sail away as she will have to turn in basin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKenK Posted July 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2017 They have to dock to port so the starboard lifeboats can be run per USCG regulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleophus12 Posted July 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'm glad to finally see an explanation for this. We were on the Oasis in May when we woke up on disembarkation day and unexpectedly overlooked the port. We had expected to see the same view we had on the day we boarded. I didn't know why but that answer makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittsburgh Mike Posted July 30, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Oasis class ships normaly dock on the starboard side. There are a number of reasons why she might be docked on the port side. Some sort of maintenance, Captain's preference this morning, etc. Thanks Bob - makes sense that there could be a lot of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittsburgh Mike Posted July 30, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted July 30, 2017 They have to dock to port so the starboard lifeboats can be run per USCG regulation. understood - thanks for the info MedicKenK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted July 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'm glad to finally see an explanation for this. We were on the Oasis in May when we woke up on disembarkation day and unexpectedly overlooked the port. We had expected to see the same view we had on the day we boarded. I didn't know why but that answer makes perfect sense. Makes it hard to pick the right cabin though. I sail on Serenade 4-5 times every Fall, always in Aft cabin. Well we can leave facing one way come back another way and several times left one Pier come back in a different pier.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Nose in adds about 25 minutes to the time it takes to get to open water. Here she goes tonight. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittsburgh Mike Posted July 31, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Nose in adds about 25 minutes to the time it takes to get to open water. Here she goes tonight. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app 3 Weeks from today for the Total Eclipse Cruise......Can't wait. First time on Royal after 2 Carnival and 1 Disney cruise. Went all out and are sailing in a Crown Loft Suite....which is a surprise for the wife from our 2 kids and me! Suprisingly she has asked no questions about what type of Cabin we have :confused::confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted July 31, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Nose in adds about 25 minutes to the time it takes to get to open water. Here she goes tonight. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I bet she docks on the Starboard side for our 8-20 Total Eclipse Cruise as she will need the 25 minutes to make sure she is in position for the Eclipse. Here is the best map I have found:https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/interactive_map/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 31, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I bet she docks on the Starboard side for our 8-20 Total Eclipse Cruise as she will need the 25 minutes to make sure she is in position for the Eclipse. Here is the best map I have found:https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/interactive_map/index.html Have a good time. We have neighbors on the ship with you. Just curious, did you book before you knew of the special itinerary/event? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted July 31, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2017 They have to dock to port so the starboard lifeboats can be run per USCG regulation. Correct answer! They have to do the regular crew exercises. Happend in Port Everglades too when the Oasis was still located there. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 31, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2017 They have to dock to port so the starboard lifeboats can be run per USCG regulation. Correct answer! They have to do the regular crew exercises. Happend in Port Everglades too when the Oasis was still located there. steamboats While the basis of this answer is correct, in that the boats on the starboard side need to be placed in the water once a month, it is incorrect to state that this is a USCG regulation. There are NO USCG regulations that apply to foreign flag cruise ships. All the USCG inspectors can do when they do a random Port State Control inspection is to determine that the international SOLAS regulations are being met, not the more stringent USCG regulations that apply to US flag vessels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 31, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 31, 2017 End of May she docked that way for 3 weeks in a row. Have not seen it since until today. Will be able to see more of her at sail away as she will have to turn in basin. I hope she does that again Sept 17, I'll be sitting at Grills watching. Last time I was there Freedom didn't leave till 7:30pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetX Posted July 31, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2017 One thing I wonder, when the ship docks on the port side, where do people enter on the Promenade deck? It looks like the normal entrances on the starboard side are by Sorrentos and Champagne Bar. 3 Weeks from today for the Total Eclipse Cruise......Can't wait. First time on Royal after 2 Carnival and 1 Disney cruise. Went all out and are sailing in a Crown Loft Suite....which is a surprise for the wife from our 2 kids and me! Suprisingly she has asked no questions about what type of Cabin we have :confused::confused::confused: That's awesome! I'll be on the previous sailing (8/13) in a Crown Loft Suite, and I'm doing the exact same thing with my wife (and 2 kids)! Still trying to figure out how to keep the surprise going until we get up to deck 17, looks like it's going to be a challenge keeping the cat in the bag at the terminal... ("Honey, why are we going through this door? This is only for people in suites, we aren't supposed to be here...") :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Have a good time. We have neighbors on the ship with you. Just curious, did you book before you knew of the special itinerary/event? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app We booked about a year ago and I felt bad because we would not be able to see the Eclipse -- our kids and grandkids live in Charleston in the path -- about 1 1/2 hours away. I was so excitedd when the reversed the itinerary putting us at Sea instead of in Nassau on Aug. 21 - Day 2. So now we can see the Eclipse, our price went up and we got a stateroom in an area we liked!! Hope we meet your neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittsburgh Mike Posted August 1, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted August 1, 2017 One thing I wonder, when the ship docks on the port side, where do people enter on the Promenade deck? It looks like the normal entrances on the starboard side are by Sorrentos and Champagne Bar. That's awesome! I'll be on the previous sailing (8/13) in a Crown Loft Suite, and I'm doing the exact same thing with my wife (and 2 kids)! Still trying to figure out how to keep the surprise going until we get up to deck 17, looks like it's going to be a challenge keeping the cat in the bag at the terminal... ("Honey, why are we going through this door? This is only for people in suites, we aren't supposed to be here...") :D if you come up with any good cover story....let me know. I don't know what we will tell my wife when we enter the "suites entrance":-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetX Posted August 2, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2017 if you come up with any good cover story....let me know. I don't know what we will tell my wife when we enter the "suites entrance":-) Current working plan is to claim that I have a special deal through my Amex card to get early boarding through the suite entrance...Should be doing a review of the CLS and ship, so I'll include the final story in there. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted August 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2017 If you go to the Officers Q&A while onboard, you can ask this question and get the answer directly from the captain or one of the officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetX Posted August 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Just to add a data point, Oasis was docked on the starboard side today (August 6th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted August 6, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 6, 2017 While the basis of this answer is correct, in that the boats on the starboard side need to be placed in the water once a month, it is incorrect to state that this is a USCG regulation. There are NO USCG regulations that apply to foreign flag cruise ships. All the USCG inspectors can do when they do a random Port State Control inspection is to determine that the international SOLAS regulations are being met, not the more stringent USCG regulations that apply to US flag vessels. ummmmmm ... curious question of semantics much of SOLAS is US regulations and failure to abide by US regulations can allow USCG to STOP loading pass' in a US port ....... even a non US vessel ...... You make it sound like the US has NO control and if this was so, why would ANY cruise ship comply .... p.s. SOLAS is not a regulation ..... SOLAS is a 'recommendation' that just happens to be read in (substantially) to US Code aka LAW and the US applies to ships wanting to load pass' from a US port. Did you forget this one? Even tho a vessel is not US flagged, there ARE laws and regulations that apply due to the jurisdiction over LOCATION. Ship does NOT have to comply, but US CAN block loading pass' ....... seen it done! btw .... in this case it may also be simply that the ship was a lil late arriving and to save time pulled in quickly, saving the turn for the departure ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW2 Posted August 8, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Nose in adds about 25 minutes to the time it takes to get to open water. Here she goes tonight. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Ah...that was us heading out. I never paid attention to which side she docked on when I booked our room and didn't realize it was different from other times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly529 Posted August 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 9, 2017 3 Weeks from today for the Total Eclipse Cruise......Can't wait. First time on Royal after 2 Carnival and 1 Disney cruise. Went all out and are sailing in a Crown Loft Suite....which is a surprise for the wife from our 2 kids and me! Suprisingly she has asked no questions about what type of Cabin we have :confused::confused::confused: You are gonna LOVE the Crown Loft!! ENJOY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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