ms Zuiderdam and ms Volendam in Port Everglades January 3, 2023

[travelnap]

44 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Good afternoon all,

I am now in a Zuiderdam balcony cabin on deck 5, about midway between the Outside Elevators and the bow.

I'll be sitting out there for the sail away.

 

Rich

We will watch for you again Rich.  Hopefully the camera will be more cooperative when we last tried to catch you and Kathi on the promenade deck.

[leerathje]

One rumbly toot....Beyond didn't waste much time getting into the channel!

 

L.

 

[POA1]

57 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Good afternoon all,

I am now in a Zuiderdam balcony cabin on deck 5, about midway between the Outside Elevators and the bow.

I'll be sitting out there for the sail away.

 

Rich

 

Have an awesome voyage!  We'll try to pop out for sail away.

[erewhon]

Unfortunately, we have an appointment later this morning so will probably miss sailaway.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Always an exciting day in Ft Lauderdale with the World Cruise and the Grand South American leaving the same day.

I was there several times for it.  Met Gerald Bernhoft and Captain Halle Gunderson from the Prinsendam.  

Wishing all of our cruisers a great experience.

[leerathje]

Now Millenium is on her way out....great to see things moving at a good pace this afternoon!

 

L.

 

[travelnap]

Checking in.

[travelnap]

Millie headed towards the channel.

[leerathje]

Looks like both the Zuidy and Volendam are confirmed for 5:00 pm....now lets see if the schedule holds.

 

L.

 

[travelnap]

Toots from Millie.

[travelnap]

Lots of people out on the decks of Millie.

[alibabacruisers]

Checking in....great news that the time was adjusted! 

 

[Sharon in AZ]

Watching. Can someone share the other webcam?  I can’t find it. 

[VMax1700]

1 minute ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Watching. Can someone share the other webcam?  I can’t find it. 

The other webcam is down for maintenance.

 

[JazzyV]

2 minutes ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Watching. Can someone share the other webcam?  I can’t find it. 

There's only the one. The other is down while they work on the Pier 66 Hotel.

[Sharon in AZ]

Just now, VMax1700 said:

The other webcam is down for maintenance.

 

Thank you. I didn’t know that. 

[travelnap]

Sounds like Zuide is going to be delayed.  She may not leave until 5:30 or 6 PM.

Edited January 3, 2023 by travelnap

[alibabacruisers]

Who's gonna leave next?

[travelnap]

1 minute ago, alibabacruisers said:

Who's gonna leave next?

I would guess it will be Volendam, with Zuidie's delay.

[Happily@Sea]

1 minute ago, travelnap said:

Sounds like Zuide is going to be delayed.  She may not leave until 5:30 or 6 PM.

 

Not unusual for the departure of the World Cruise.

[alibabacruisers]

Thanks for letting me know.

[richwmn]

Zuiderdam Captain just announced a 6pm departure. We are still loading stores and luggage.

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by richwmn

[alibabacruisers]

Thanks Rich, for the update!

[Happily@Sea]

2 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Zuiderdam Captain just announced a 6pm departure. We are still loading stores and luggage.

 

 

Not at all surprising. Imagine the amount of luggage.

[travelnap]

7 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Zuiderdam Captain just announced a 6pm departure. We are still loading stores and luggage.

 

Rich, Will you still be on your balcony or at dinner at that time?