Jeremiah1212 Posted December 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Sitting here in chilly Chicago eagerly awaiting our Silhouette cruise and watching sail away on webcam. I have never seen so few people outside! There were quite literally 3-4 balconies occupied with people, only a handful on the upper decks and Sunset Bar was deserted. Their final payment would have been due just a few days after Hurricane Irma passed. Apparently committing to an Eastern trip wasn’t very popular at that time! It was a bit of an odd sight to see. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted December 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Sitting here in chilly Chicago eagerly awaiting our Silhouette cruise and watching sail away on webcam. I have never seen so few people outside! There were quite literally 3-4 balconies occupied with people, only a handful on the upper decks and Sunset Bar was deserted. Their final payment would have been due just a few days after Hurricane Irma passed. Apparently committing to an Eastern trip wasn’t very popular at that time! It was a bit of an odd sight to see. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Maybe everyone was watching football? What was the weather like at sail away? Freebies on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted December 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Maybe everyone was watching football? What was the weather like at sail away? Freebies on board? High 70’s and slightly overcast. Strange! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsider57 Posted December 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Sitting here in chilly Chicago eagerly awaiting our Silhouette cruise and watching sail away on webcam. I have never seen so few people outside! There were quite literally 3-4 balconies occupied with people, only a handful on the upper decks and Sunset Bar was deserted. Their final payment would have been due just a few days after Hurricane Irma passed. Apparently committing to an Eastern trip wasn’t very popular at that time! It was a bit of an odd sight to see. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We watched as well and you are correct!!! We could not believe that either. We sail in a month and we cannot wait to leave Wisconsin for the warmth and sun:):). 17 days on the ship is going to be real nice:):):). Hope you have a GREAT cruise!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsider57 Posted December 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2017 High 70’s and slightly overcast. Strange! Sent from my iPhone using Forums 77 degrees when the ship was leaving and two Holland ships were right behind her:):). I sure would have been on the balcony:):). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DML1963 Posted December 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm on the Silhouette right now. The muster drill was held during sail away. Embarcation was at the Convention Center and was a nightmare. Almost 2 1/2 hours from the tome we checked in until we got on a bus to go to the ship. Not a great way to start vacation. Also, during the muster (we were in the theatre) there was a passenger who had some kind of a breakdown and ran at one of the crew trying to punch him. He then climbed on the balcony (?) on the left side of the stage and threatened to jump. Security took a little whule to get there but they finally got him subdued. Not sure what happened after that. Hopefully the rest of the week will be less eventful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekjp47 Posted December 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I’m sure returning on Christmas Eve has something to do with capacity on this cruise, won’t be fun getting home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted December 18, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm on the Silhouette right now. The muster drill was held during sail away. Embarcation was at the Convention Center and was a nightmare. Almost 2 1/2 hours from the tome we checked in until we got on a bus to go to the ship. Not a great way to start vacation. Also, during the muster (we were in the theatre) there was a passenger who had some kind of a breakdown and ran at one of the crew trying to punch him. He then climbed on the balcony (?) on the left side of the stage and threatened to jump. Security took a little whule to get there but they finally got him subdued. Not sure what happened after that. Hopefully the rest of the week will be less eventful. That would liven up the muster drill! I was thinking that was a possibility and everyone was still inside - but then I thought at one point I read that muster had to be completed before sail away. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welland Posted December 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm on the Silhouette right now. The muster drill was held during sail away. Embarcation was at the Convention Center and was a nightmare. Almost 2 1/2 hours from the tome we checked in until we got on a bus to go to the ship. Not a great way to start vacation. Also, during the muster (we were in the theatre) there was a passenger who had some kind of a breakdown and ran at one of the crew trying to punch him. He then climbed on the balcony (?) on the left side of the stage and threatened to jump. Security took a little whule to get there but they finally got him subdued. Not sure what happened after that. Hopefully the rest of the week will be less eventful. Wow. Hope the rest of the week is less eventful for all of you. Wondering if you could post a copy of the Celebrity Spotlight highlighting the Officers and Senior Management staff? If not, could you please provide in writing the names of the key officers and the cruise director? This would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Of course, enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted December 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm on the Silhouette right now. The muster drill was held during sail away. Embarcation was at the Convention Center and was a nightmare. Almost 2 1/2 hours from the tome we checked in until we got on a bus to go to the ship. Not a great way to start vacation. Also, during the muster (we were in the theatre) there was a passenger who had some kind of a breakdown and ran at one of the crew trying to punch him. He then climbed on the balcony (?) on the left side of the stage and threatened to jump. Security took a little whule to get there but they finally got him subdued. Not sure what happened after that. Hopefully the rest of the week will be less eventful. Wow! That was certainly a memorable start of your vacay.. Hope the rest is relaxing and wonderful. We're on Silly next December and as always looking forward to a wonderful trip. Happy (and uneventful) sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lg rover Posted December 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Why was embarkation at the Convention Center? That sounds like a horrible way to start a trip of a lifetime! Then missing the Sailaway for muster drill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted December 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Why was embarkation at the Convention Center? That sounds like a horrible way to start a trip of a lifetime! Then missing the Sailaway for muster drill? Because of construction in the terminal Silhouette used to prepare it for the new Edge. Temporary, but most annoying to those affected. Those impacted were given $25 OBC for their inconvenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nngardener Posted December 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Because of construction in the terminal Silhouette used to prepare it for the new Edge. Temporary, but most annoying to those affected. Those impacted were given $25 OBC for their inconvenience. How long is this going to last? We sail on 1/14/18. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted December 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Celebrity has the scheduled changes on their web page and they contacted guests impacted by the construction. Except for port changes due to the hurricane there are no changes to embarkation for the 1/14/18 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted December 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 18, 2017 In Ft. Lauderdale, we always use Park n' Go. Great service, they drop you off and pick you up at the pier and there's no waiting for either the shuttle or your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted December 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Sail away started right as the muster drill started. We were all in our required locations when we felt the thrusters fire. I was surprised. Law says it has to happen within 24 hours of embarkation if I recall correctly. Sail away was late, due to the scheduled shuttles, and just after muster drill we ran to get ready for dinner. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted December 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Will the pier be completed by March 2018? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltnccruisers Posted December 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 18, 2017 How long is this going to last? We sail on 1/14/18. We sale on 3/11/18 and havebeen moved from FLL to Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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