Webcam wave

[Moerin78]

Does anyone know a good spot to be at on the ship to give the webcam a wave so our family can see us while we are sailing away?   

 

[Alberta Quilter]

What ship will you be on? And which port?

 

I like high up on the most open deck.  Does have to be on the port side, if FLL.

Edited February 3, 2019 by Alberta Quilter

[Moerin78]

Koningsdam, Port Everglades. Plus how do you know if the camera is on you?.   

Edited February 3, 2019 by Moerin78

[catl331]

31 minutes ago, Moerin78 said:

Plus how do you know if the camera is on you?.

You could be watching on your cell phone/tablet/laptop, or be on the phone talking to someone watching at home.

[Alberta Quilter]

I can't help with the Koningsdam, sorry.  I will be on the NS in a week and am planning for our group to be on the port side "tail" above the Lido deck.  I think the Koningsdam is similar so you might try there.  Why not watch a few Koningsdam sailaways before your departure to see what spots will work?

 

As for knowing when the camera is on you, you don't (unless you happen to be watching on your device instead of waving and enjoying).  You wave at the building where the webcam is located and hope they got you (there's a pic of the building on the website).  You do have to request that they zoom in on you through their website and tell them where you'll be.  If you don't make the request, they'll likely gloss over you.

Edited February 3, 2019 by Alberta Quilter

[ski ww]

33 minutes ago, Moerin78 said:

Koningsdam, Port Everglades. Plus how do you know if the camera is on you?.   

You don't. The best way is go the web cam site, at the bottom there is a place that says, "request a wave" you tell then what date, ship and where you will be on the ship. Make up a sign, wave a flag etc. It's free. Bon Voyage enjoy your cruise.

[VTcruisenut]

I requested a Wave for my sister's cruise January 12th out of Fort Lauderdale.  I told them she would be on the Aft deck (seaview Pool area) and by the railing, they zoomed in!   However, sister mis-understood and was on the upper level in the middle of the ship!   Oh well, we enjoyed the sail away anyway!

[flagmom]

I'm sorry for my ignorance on this topic, but what is the web cam site being referred to? Is this something that is recorded and can be viewed later, or is it just live streaming? Would like to know more if someone doesn't mind giving the details. THANKS!!

(Will being on Zuiderdam sailing next month to Panama Canal)

[kazu]

7 hours ago, flagmom said:

I'm sorry for my ignorance on this topic, but what is the web cam site being referred to? Is this something that is recorded and can be viewed later, or is it just live streaming? Would like to know more if someone doesn't mind giving the details. THANKS!!

(Will being on Zuiderdam sailing next month to Panama Canal)

It’s the Port Everglades webcam - https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com

 

It live streams and is also recorded so it can be viewed later.

[Krazy Kruizers]

There is no guarantee that you will be seen by the camera.

 

A person from here requested a "wave" from the group this past Sunday.  We knew where to look for her and her husband (even the shirt he would be wearing for easy identification) but sadly it didn't happen.

 

Usually the PTZtv group are good at capturing the wave.

[Moerin78]

Thanks for all the helpful info!   I watched the Koningsdsm leave Sunday, I think we will try to stand below the stack that has the HAL logo.