jec2016 Posted January 30, 2020 #176 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, sippican said: It is really, really late for them to be dealing with the overbooking for a cruise that is only two weeks away. I think they have still been running on the hope to have the extra licenses approved. I'm skeptical that the cruise on the 15th will even happen at this point. They have been assuring people right along that their cruise was going to happen - and they were wrong. I understand your reluctance to go with the smaller ship, but at least it would have been a sure thing. I agree in that I have little confidence that the ship will sail. This has been my first experience with Celebrity and I am far from impressed, given the cost of the cruise and all the issues as described in CC. We did not feel a 16 passenger catamaran was an appropriate option or would be a good experience. We have sailed over 35 times on various river and ocean cruises. Honestly, I would rather rebook on a future date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttersAhoy Posted January 30, 2020 #177 Share Posted January 30, 2020 The Xpedition is no longer listed as waiting to depart on the Curacao Port Authority website... She's not listed at all! Hopefully that means she's underway. The website last showed she was to leave this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted January 30, 2020 #178 Share Posted January 30, 2020 The Xpedition is heading out of the harbor. Not sure where she's headed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdeB Posted January 30, 2020 #179 Share Posted January 30, 2020 https://www.myshiptracking.com/ports/port-of-willemstad-in-cw-curacao-id-7000 currently says Xpedition left 15:33 UTC today (11:33 local; about an hour ago). marinetraffic.com and cruisemapper.com still show Xpedition in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted January 30, 2020 #180 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, ipeeinthepool said: The Xpedition is heading out of the harbor. Not sure where she's headed I hope that is accurate. What site is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted January 30, 2020 #181 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, sippican said: I hope that is accurate. What site is that? MarineTraffic dot com It's been sailing around outside the harbor at slow speeds, not going anywhere for now. Edited January 30, 2020 by ipeeinthepool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted January 30, 2020 #182 Share Posted January 30, 2020 It looks like the Xpedition is on her way back to Galapagos. She's listed as getting to Panama on Feb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted January 30, 2020 #183 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I hope for all you upcoming cruisers that this departure marks the end of the Xpedition problems! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 2, 2020 #184 Share Posted February 2, 2020 She is in the anchorage outside the Gatun Locks this morning. EM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted February 2, 2020 #185 Share Posted February 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Essiesmom said: She is in the anchorage outside the Gatun Locks this morning. EM What site did you use to spot her? Can't find it via cruise mapper. I have friends on the Feb 8th sailing and hope it goes for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethepandas Posted February 2, 2020 #186 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Try this link: https://www.shipcruises.org/2013/02/current-position-of-celebrity-xpedition.html Looks like it's hanging out by Limon Bay, presumably standby for Panama Canal passage. Scheduled to reach Galapagos on Feb 6, with a little bit of luck ... (well, ok, with a lot of luck given its past history!!) Hope your friends sail as planned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted February 2, 2020 #187 Share Posted February 2, 2020 2 hours ago, savethepandas said: Try this link: https://www.shipcruises.org/2013/02/current-position-of-celebrity-xpedition.html Looks like it's hanging out by Limon Bay, presumably standby for Panama Canal passage. Scheduled to reach Galapagos on Feb 6, with a little bit of luck ... (well, ok, with a lot of luck given its past history!!) Hope your friends sail as planned! Interesting that the screen shot shows her status as "restricted maneuverabilty." I wonder what that means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonkerbc Posted February 2, 2020 #188 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Does anyone know if any changes (other than hull/engine repairs) were made to Xpedition while it was in dry dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 2, 2020 #189 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) I used marinetraffic.com just use Panama Canal for the port. I was following Wind Star through the canal today and saw her there. Actually, she is heading into the Gatun Locks now! EM Edited February 2, 2020 by Essiesmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 2, 2020 #190 Share Posted February 2, 2020 https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/gatun.html She should pass the cam in moments exiting the third lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 3, 2020 #191 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 3, 2020 #192 Share Posted February 3, 2020 In 2.5 - 3 hours, maybe more, you can see her at the Pedro Miguel Locks cam, and 45-60 min. later at Miraflores cam. https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/index.html After the Super Bowl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 3, 2020 #193 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonkerbc Posted February 3, 2020 #194 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Now in Miraflores locks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 3, 2020 #195 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Last locks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachlover1989 Posted February 3, 2020 #196 Share Posted February 3, 2020 13 hours ago, Essiesmom said: Last locks Thank you so much for keeping us up to date. And I love the pictures!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethepandas Posted February 4, 2020 #197 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Seems like Cruise mapper showing the most updated position this morning. Direction appears to be directly to Galapagos, as opposed to having to stop in Salinas for supplies, etc., hopefully. Still scheduled to arrive on Feb 6 afternoon. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted February 4, 2020 #198 Share Posted February 4, 2020 51 minutes ago, savethepandas said: Seems like Cruise mapper showing the most updated position this morning. Direction appears to be directly to Galapagos, as opposed to having to stop in Salinas for supplies, etc., hopefully. Still scheduled to arrive on Feb 6 afternoon. 😊 Looking good! It's possible they took advantage of provisioning at the shipyard and will finish up in Baltra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruising sister Posted February 4, 2020 #199 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I hope people who are boarding soon will come back and tell us how she is. We are looking to book fo December 2021 or January 2022 and trying to decide which ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted February 4, 2020 #200 Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 hours ago, cruising sister said: I hope people who are boarding soon will come back and tell us how she is. We are looking to book fo December 2021 or January 2022 and trying to decide which ship. You may want to follow the Roll Calls Boards; Celebrity Connections/Xpedition/Recently Back 3. That is where you are most likely to read updates. No matter which you choose, it's the trip of a lifetime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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