Strong headwinds today

[spendalot]

Just off the HAL web-site looks like the Oosterdam and Ryndam are having some strong headwinds heading up to Vancouver for the first alakan runs of the season. Hope the headwinds chill out and the crew has calm sailing.

[bepsf]

Advisories

Coastal Delay

May 2, 2006 - 2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time

Due to adverse weather conditions, which included an unusually strong headwind, the ms Oosterdam's and the ms Ryndam's arrivals in Vancouver on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, have been delayed.

The Oosterdam will now arrive at 4:00pm Disembarkation should commence at 5:00pm. Embarkation for the next cruise will begin at 8:00pm and the ship will sail at midnight. Please note that the remainder of the itinerary is unchanged.

The Ryndam will now arrive at 5:00 pm. Disembarkations should commence at 6:00pm. Embarkation for the next cruise will begin at 9:00pm and the ship will sail at midnight. Please note that the remainder of the itinerary is unchanged.

Embarking guests may check-in at Canada Place any time during the day and Holland America Line will store luggage. Guests can then enjoy the beautiful city of Vancouver, including its fantastic restaurants. Each embarking guest will receive up to US$25 reimbursement for meals. Guests will need to present their meal receipt at the Front Office once onboard.

Holland America Line apologizes for the late notice on this changing situation.

This website will be updated as more information becomes available.

http://www.hollandamerica.com/media/advisoryDetails.do?topic=coastalDelay

[bepsf]

$25 reimbursement for meals seems more than generous considering this is something that is completely not HAL's fault.

Way to go HAL!

:)

[tnkrbell13]

This weather has 10 days to stop and play nice!!!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Susan actually it needs to start playing nice for our Sunday Sail Away in Vancouver:D in just a few days:)