Rare richwmn Posted October 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2022 For the past few years I have started a thread with each cruise and invited everyone aboard to post. This time it is for Nieuw Statendam’s relocation from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale from October 8th – 22nd, 2022. My journey to Quebec City started on Tuesday with a short trip from Athens to a hotel near the Atlanta Airport. I had called the hotel in advance to make sure they had a shuttle to the International Terminal, and I was told they did. I checked in and asked about the shuttle and was told they only went to the Main Terminal. They insisted that no one would tell me that they had one to International. I went to my room and checked Uber and Lyft and their maps seemed to indicate only the Main Terminal as well. I went back to the front desk and they said they would be happy to arrange for a taxi the next morning. Wednesday morning I am at the front desk at the appointed time and my driver is already there. He takes me to a car that is definitely not a taxi. Since there is no time to make other arrangements, I get in. While taking me to the airport, I ask and he admits that he is an Uber driver. We get to the airport and the bill is $34. The hotel had booked me the most expensive Uber ride without asking. Check in at the airport went fine with one small exception, the handle on my laptop bag broke and it fell maybe 2 feet. I was on my way! I got to the gate and found power and tried to start up my laptop. It turns out that small fall had caused the hard disk caddy to unlock and it wouldn’t stay connected to the computer. So no laptop use for a while. Luckily my tablet had a full charge and I kept up with Cruise Critic there and played a few games. The plane boarded on time and, thank you T-Mobile, I had internet for the entire flight. I again played a few games and kept up with Social Media. After an on time landing, a long walk got me to Canadian Customs and Border Patrol. After dealing quickly with the Kiosk I joined a long but quickly moving line to see an actual agent. Then on to baggage claim. I watched the small amount of luggage go around without seeing mine. After a short while a Delta rep came up and asked if I was looking for baggage from Atlanta. When I said yes, she got my claim number and looked it up to find that my bag had been removed from the plane and was still in Atlanta. After filling out the required paperwork I was out of the airport and on my way to Ottawa. Upon arriving in Ottawa I spent a nice evening with friends, but part of the evening involved trying to find out when my luggage would arrive. I went to sleep not knowing were my bag was. Thursday morning I awoke to find that my bag was on an Air Canada flight that would arrive at 10am. The bag finally arrived around 4pm, so all is good. The laptop saga continued until today. I used duct tape to try to keep the disk in the side of the machine and that seemed to work until today. After it failed today I went to Wally World and got an adapter that is allowing me to use the laptop until I can get the part I need and replace it in Athens. A little bit later I will go visit some other friends in Ottawa, then board the train in the morning. I should be boarding the ship around 5. Hope to see y’all soon. 18 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted October 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I hope things go better for you once on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted October 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2022 ....not surprised with the poor service in Atlanta (hotel misinformation, rip off taxi, lost luggage)........I first started "transferring" in Atlanta when it was the "old" airport (over 50 years ago) but in the last few years we now avoid Atlanta (the airport and the city)....primarily because of the poor service.....Such a shame and as a Southerner, it is an embarrassment....and the saying was always "when you die, before you get to heavan you have to transfer in Atlanta"......We've been forced to find other alternatives. LOL. Enjoy the trip and looking forward to following......(we almost booked that trip) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 7, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Ah well, the only way is up! Really hope things improve over the weekend and you have a great cruise! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 7, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Have a great cruise. I look forward to your reports 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted October 7, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Enjoying your report and glad you have a temporary fix for the laptop and that your luggage was delivered. Tomorrow we board! It’ll be nice to see old friends and meet new friends. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplady Posted October 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Have a wonderful time - I'll be following along from home! Laura 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted October 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Have a great cruise! Hopefully no more issues arise. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five. Posted October 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2022 We will be on this ship out of FLL in March. Exciting stuff. Bummer of a trip thus far, but at least you got your luggage before you left. And depending on the hdd caddy, I've had good luck with a stack of business cards working well to wedge a drive in a broken caddy before. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted October 7, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Have a wonderful cruise on the NS! 🍾 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted October 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I hope things improve for you as well. They say a bad start makes for a good ending, so let's hope that is true. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted October 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Have a great trip, fellow Dailyites! Will follow this thread by @richwmn. Well, until Thursday anyway when I head to Netherlands. Would have liked to sail with you guys again but I booked the 150th Anniversary when it was first offered, and I "unplug" while aboard. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted October 8, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Little bit rocky start, but great things to come! Dang I wish I were sailing with you guys. Have a great cruise! Looking forward to following along. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC Posted October 8, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Hope the NS makes all its planned ports in the Maritimes. The Storm prior to Ian and Fiona has caused some problems I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted October 8, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2022 The adventure begins. Had a great dinner with Sharon @Sharon in AZand her DH, Craig. Sharon thought it was cold out when we walked back from dinner. I thought it was refreshing. I am beat, but I'm going to try to stay up a little longer so I don't get up at 4 am. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted October 8, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Have a great cruise, things can only get better after that start. Bon Voyage, fair winds & smooth seas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted October 8, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 hours ago, dfish said: The adventure begins. Had a great dinner with Sharon @Sharon in AZand her DH, Craig. Sharon thought it was cold out when we walked back from dinner. I thought it was refreshing. I am beat, but I'm going to try to stay up a little longer so I don't get up at 4 am. I was so cold I put on gloves! And at 6:00am here in Quebec City it’s a chilly 35F degrees. Burrrr 🥶 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted October 8, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted October 8, 2022 After a great visit with friends I am about ready to go to the train station and board the train for Montreal. Quebec City is not too long after that. See y'all soon. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted October 8, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Wishing you pleasant and on time trains. I do wish VIA ran direct trains Toronto and Ottawa to Quebec instead of segmenting everything in Montreal. Roy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 8, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 8, 2022 After a 17-hour day yesterday we settled into our hotel in QC last night about 9:30 local time. I can’t praise Hotel des Coutellier enough, we love it! I slept well and woke up at 7:45 (4:45 to this West Coaster). DH is still sawing logs. Can’t wait to see everyone! 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted October 8, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2022 🚢 BON VOYAGE! 🍾 Sorry about the rocky start to your trip, and I'm glad you found a temporary fix to your computer problem. Smooth sailing and have a wonderful time on the NS and with all the Dailyites. Lenda 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted October 8, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Have a wonderful time everyone! Looking forward to following along. Bon voyage! ⛴ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted October 8, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I am at the Ottawa ViaRail station, getting ready to board the trai. First leg leaves in about 30 minutes. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted October 8, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Cruising-along said: After a 17-hour day yesterday we settled into our hotel in QC last night about 9:30 local time. I can’t praise Hotel des Coutellier enough, we love it! I slept well and woke up at 7:45 (4:45 to this West Coaster). DH is still sawing logs. Can’t wait to see everyone! Omigosh, neighbor Carolyn! Didn't realize that you were on this one too? Are ALL the Dailyites on except me? Should have booked this one instead. Well, at least on the 150th Anniversary cruise I get to see service dog Joska get her platinum medallion and y'all don't. So there 😉😉😉! 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 8, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Just finished lunch in the Lido and going to buy a wine package next. Boarding was a breeze! On board soon after 11:30, cabin ready at noon. VeriFLY was good to have but then 4 and 5 Star were called so we sailed right through! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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