ms Veendam and Koningsdam in Port Everglades January 22, 2020

[VMax1700]

Bit of a rough ride in last night and this morning, however we have enjoyed our 10 days on Koningsdam.

Looks chilly this morning.

[aliaschief]

It’s 42 degrees F this morning in Fort Lauderdale! Going to be many folks not prepared with warm clothing.

[VMax1700]

5 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

It’s 42 degrees F this morning in Fort Lauderdale! Going to be many folks not prepared with warm clothing.

😉 we are prepared!  Long pants, sweaters, rain coats and umbrella. But they were all for when we got back to Ireland! 🌨

[aliaschief]

Just watching weather for Fort Lauderdale and the wind chill factor is 33!😳

 

We may have a cool sail away!

[VMax1700]

6 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Just watching weather for Fort Lauderdale and the wind chill factor is 33!😳

 

We may have a cool sail away!

So here we are in Fjord Everglades! 🤪🙄🏖

[aliaschief]

7 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

So here we are in Fjord Everglades! 🤪🙄🏖

We will be boarding Koningsdam in three hours. May need and icebreaker escort!😀

[Djptcp]

2 weeks from today we'll board the Veendam - hope it warms up by then. It was 32 degrees in Lakeland FL (near Tampa) this morning. We have family visiting us this week from Minnesota - it was about the same temp there this morning. But as my BIL said, No snow and it's sunny here!

[Himself]

It is rather cool in Fr. Lauderdale today.  It will not be too crowded in Ft. Lauderdale today with only two ships in port. 

[scubacruiserx2]

Maybe it will snow again

[rafinmd]

Koningsdam “confirmed” for 1630.  It should not be long now, although I don’t have the internet speed to watch.

 

 Roy 

[Krazy Kruizers]

I doubt if she will leave at 4:30.

[aliaschief]

Muster Drill is over. Captain stated we are taking a new route through Old Bahama Channel. This to avoid the low pressure system on original course and 15-20 foot seas. This will not affect any of our ETA’s.

 

The sail away party has been moved to indoor Lido poool.

 

We are on our way. Enjoying from the warmth of Tamarind bar.

[ShipsAreTheBest]

Koningsdam thrusting off now.

[ShipsAreTheBest]

Veendam still has gangway attached and it looks like a “cherry-picker” working the upper starboard side.  Also (although a little hard to tell from the distance and camera resolution) doesn’t look like the radar scanners are turning yet, so no imminent departure yet.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Made it back in time to see Koningsdam backing up.

[rafinmd]

3 minutes ago, ShipsAreTheBest said:

Veendam still has gangway attached and it looks like a “cherry-picker” working the upper starboard side.  Also (although a little hard to tell from the distance and camera resolution) doesn’t look like the radar scanners are turning yet, so no imminent departure yet.

Last time I looked at the port schedule she was listed for 18:00.

 

Roy

[Happily@Sea]

K'dam did get away before 5 pm. 😄

[Krazy Kruizers]

Koningsdam moving towards the channel.

[aliaschief]

We have moved to our Navigation deck veranda. Brr!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Wishing all the Koningsdam passengers a great cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

3 long toots from the Koningsdam.

[rafinmd]

2 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

We have moved to our Navigation deck veranda. Brr!

Hard to believe it's warmer in Long Beach than in Fort Lauderdale.  I can use a light jacket but am ok without it.

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

Just now, Krazy Kruizers said:

3 long toots from the Koningsdam.

Well done Koningsdam.  It sounds like that will be the day's action if the Veendam leaves silently again.

 

Roy

[Happily@Sea]

Nice toots from K'dam - I doubt we'll get any from Veendam.

[rafinmd]

1 minute ago, Happily@Sea said:

Nice toots from K'dam - I doubt we'll get any from Veendam.

Stay warm.

 

Roy