Ships in Ft Lauderdale on Sunday, March 15

[Vict0riann]

I wonder if, when all the ships are lined up, anchored off Port Everglades, the PTZ camera will be able to turn and focus on them so we can see what is going on?!!

[travelnap]

1 minute ago, Vict0riann said:

I wonder if, when all the ships are lined up, anchored off Port Everglades, the PTZ camera will be able to turn and focus on them so we can see what is going on?!!

I think some of them are going further out than others. AOTS is anchored off shore but some of the others went to Freeport and the Nieuw Amsterdam was going to the Bahama Banks wherever that is.  HAL should just park all the ships at their private island and give the crew a little beach time.  LOL!!

[Vict0riann]

9 minutes ago, erewhon said:

Checking in. Chaos down under also with ships banned from NZ and Australia. Fortunately coming to end of cruise season.

 

Very concerned about ms. Amsterdam.  She has been in Australian waters for over a week.  Do you have any word as to whether she will be allowed to dock in Fremantle?  I know you are not in Australia, but I thought you might have some newer info...

Edited March 15, 2020 by Vict0riann

[Vict0riann]

2 minutes ago, travelnap said:

I think some of them are going further out than others. AOTS is anchored off shore but some of the others went to Freeport and the Nieuw Amsterdam was going to the Bahama Banks wherever that is.  HAL should just park all the ships at their private island and give the crew a little beach time.  LOL!!

 

That would be a great idea!  And there are lots of chickens, in case they are short of supplies...

[Krazy Kruizers]

So what has happened to our parade?

[Vict0riann]

Just now, Krazy Kruizers said:

So what has happened to our parade?

 

They just don't know what is going to happen next!  Hanging around as long as they can.

[travelnap]

Just now, Krazy Kruizers said:

So what has happened to our parade?

First ship is scheduled to leave at 5 so we will have to wait and see.  Three scheduled for 5, KDam, Regal, and the Silhouette.  

[VMax1700]

Nieuw Statendam is now scheduled for 7.30pm (but not confirmed)

[travelnap]

Sounds like the Silhouette is starting to drop lines.

[Copper10-8]

11 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

 

Very concerned about ms. Amsterdam.  She has been in Australian waters for over a week.  Do you have any word as to whether she will be allowed to dock in Fremantle?  I know you are not in Australia, but I thought you might have some newer info...

 

AIS currently shows her westbound in the Timor Sea, heading away from Darwin. If Freemantle turns out to be a no go as a result of the ban instituted yesterday, my guess is, taking into account that approval is/will be granted by the locals, that she's headed for Sihanoukville, Cambodia just like Westerdam did on 14 Feb. I'm still hopeful that the Aussie government allows her access to Freemantle since she's not coming from a foreign port

[leerathje]

Not sure if that's the Emerald or the Regal pulling out....

 

L.

 

[leerathje]

And toots from someone.

 

L.

 

[Vict0riann]

4 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

AIS currently shows her westbound in the Timor Sea, heading away from Darwin. If Freemantle turns out to be a no go as a result of the ban instituted yesterday, my guess is, taking into account that approval is/will be granted by the locals, that she's headed for Sihanoukville, Cambodia just like Westerdam did on 14 Feb. I'm still hopeful that the Aussie government allows her access to Freemantle since she's not coming from a foreign port

Very interesting.  Talk about that old Chinese curse - "May you live in interesting times."

[VMax1700]

Just now, leerathje said:

Not sure if that's the Emerald or the Regal pulling out....

 

L.

 

It's Regal

Emerald is not scheduled to leave until 10pm

[travelnap]

No one wants to be the first to leave today.

[Copper10-8]

22 minutes ago, travelnap said:

I think some of them are going further out than others. AOTS is anchored off shore but some of the others went to Freeport and the Nieuw Amsterdam was going to the Bahama Banks wherever that is.  HAL should just park all the ships at their private island and give the crew a little beach time.  LOL!!

 

Nieuw A currently headed in the general direction of Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas at 7.2 knots. Mariner and Navigator OTS are both currently at Coco Cay, RCI's private island and MSC Divina is hovering just northeast of Great Stirrup Cay

[travelnap]

Regal is on the move, finally a sail away.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Regal Princess finally moving out.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Will she proudly blow her love boat toots?

[ger_77]

1 minute ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

Will she proudly blow her love boat toots?

Who knows?  She may just silently glide by.

 

[leerathje]

1 minute ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

Will she proudly blow her love boat toots?

 

I sure hope so!

 

L.

 

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

Regal Princess has started the parade.

[leerathje]

Looks like some of the workers are out on the decks.

 

L.

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

2 minutes ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

Will she proudly blow her love boat toots?

 

I hope so.

 

I love hearing the Love Boat toots.

[Happily@Sea]

Nothing on the screen, no music....