Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 27, 2008 #26 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Maybe a good time to go to Nuuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnmommy Posted September 27, 2008 #27 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Sapper 1, my family and I enjoyed meeting you on our trip to the Southern Caribbean on the Maasdam in April--we'll be thinking of you and hoping the storm passes you by. Sending good thoughts to all in the path of the storm and on the Maasdam-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 28, 2008 #28 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Maybe a good time to go to Nuuk Ha-ha-ha! I don't think so! It was coming out of Nuuk that the Rotterdam ran into that little storm with the 45' seas. The one that went on for 38 hours like that. Talk about Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 28, 2008 #29 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ha-ha-ha! I don't think so! It was coming out of Nuuk that the Rotterdam ran into that little storm with the 45' seas. The one that went on for 38 hours like that. Talk about Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! :eek: Just up your alley! Hey, what's a little wave action - makes you realize you're on a ship at sea and not in your bathtub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted September 28, 2008 #30 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ha-ha-ha! I don't think so! It was coming out of Nuuk that the Rotterdam ran into that little storm with the 45' seas. The one that went on for 38 hours like that. Talk about Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! :eek: Ruth, I know you like to rock and roll on the ships. I had some trouble enduring the 16 foot waves on the Noordam from NY to Florida. 45 ft. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 28, 2008 #31 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Sapper 1, my family and I enjoyed meeting you on our trip to the Southern Caribbean on the Maasdam in April--we'll be thinking of you and hoping the storm passes you by. Sending good thoughts to all in the path of the storm and on the Maasdam-- That's so kind of you. I enjoyed meeting you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted September 28, 2008 #32 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'm really curious what they are planning. Boston..... New Shore Excursion.....Sai7sea's house. Cost: Priceless. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWeddle Posted September 28, 2008 #33 Share Posted September 28, 2008 According to sailwx.info http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/search.phtml, at 12:00 UTC (8:00 A.M.?) Sunday she was at the southwest end of Nova Scotia. From weather reports I've heard - the storm will be over the entire area - maybe not as bad where Maasdam is heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDRMark Posted September 28, 2008 #34 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Boston..... New Shore Excursion.....Sai7sea's house. Cost: Priceless. ;) Already signed up for the 10/10 Noon timeslot. Wave to Eurodam, Judy. :) Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #35 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Boston..... New Shore Excursion.....Sai7sea's house. Cost: Priceless. ;) :D Clambake for all. Excursion limited to the first 300 CREW. The pax can fend for themselves!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #36 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Seeing as Bar Harbor seems to be close to a bullseye from what I have heard on local weather reports, that port obviously has to be skipped. I've heard Maadsam is heading to Halifax. She can travel faster than Kyle is moving. All that matters is they all stay safe and she can ride the storm out in Halifax. If it doesn't blow and rain too badly there, the pax could have a great time there. If it's real hurricane there, no one will be going out for lobster dinners or an evening at the Casino! Maasdam has a GREAT Captain and crew and they will do all necessary. Should be a bit of a ride. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 28, 2008 #37 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Boston..... New Shore Excursion.....Sai7sea's house. Cost: Priceless. ;) Great OnE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 28, 2008 #38 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I am hoping that Maasdam has skipped Bar Harbor today and is heading for Halifax where she can "tie" down and "batten" down the hatches to ride out the winds and rain. Isn't anyone on the ship from here to report in???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted September 28, 2008 #39 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Just wondering how those retreat cabanas will hold up in a storm? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haligonian37 Posted September 28, 2008 #40 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I just checked out the port of Halifax website and it now has the Maasdam listed as coming in today, the 28th at 5:30pm and leaving at 5pm Monday. I guess we're welcoming the crew and passengers of the Maasdam for an overnighter in Halifax :). http://www.portofhalifax.ca/english/port-at-a-glance/cruise-schedule/index.html As of now, we only have a wind warning posted for us here in Halifax county, with gusts up to 90km/h this evening but Saint John still seems to be in the direct path of Kyle.....hope everyone there stays safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 28, 2008 #41 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I just checked out the port of Halifax website and it now has the Maasdam listed as coming in today, the 28th at 5:30pm and leaving at 5pm Monday. I guess we're welcoming the crew and passengers of the Maasdam for an overnighter in Halifax :). http://www.portofhalifax.ca/english/port-at-a-glance/cruise-schedule/index.html As of now, we only have a wind warning posted for us here in Halifax county, with gusts up to 90km/h this evening but Saint John still seems to be in the direct path of Kyle.....hope everyone there stays safe. Knowing both ports and having my druthers, I would pick Halifax over Bar Harbor any day. It is more sheltered and I would sooner be tied than anchored. Anchors can drag in a storm. They can tie the Maasdam down like a giant cat's cradle in Halifax.:D Checking the port schedule, I see the QM2 has switched from Sept 30th to Oct 1st for Saint John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #42 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Indeed, Maasdam is coming to Halifax. She is outrunning Kyle and seeking safe harbor in Halifax. No doubt, Halifax will take excellent care of her and all aboard. It's a GReat port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #43 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Great OnE!! Sorry, KK....... This party is for crew! :D (Well, maybe a few nice pax...... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #44 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Knowing both ports and having my druthers, I would pick Halifax over Bar Harbor any day. It is more sheltered and I would sooner be tied than anchored. Anchors can drag in a storm. They can tie the Maasdam down like a giant cat's cradle in Halifax.:D I doubt there was any contest choosing between the two. It makes no sense at all to go to Bar Harbor. :confused: The storm is aiming for Bar Harbor!!!!! Maasdam is far safer in Halifax and guests will be more comfortable. Halifax has huge, sturdy, excellent docks with excellent terminal building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 28, 2008 #45 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I doubt there was any contest choosing between the two. It makes no sense at all to go to Bar Harbor. :confused: The storm is aiming for Bar Harbor!!!!! Maasdam is far safer in Halifax and guests will be more comfortable. Halifax has huge, sturdy, excellent docks with excellent terminal building. I believe if you reread my post you will see that I said Halifax would be a better port. I did not say the cruise line was having a toss-up. I said I would be happier in Halifax, given my personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 28, 2008 Author #46 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yes, of course, Halifax is a better port. Bar Harbor would never have been a consideration. The most recent weather I heard (20 minutes ago) is Kyle should hit Bar Harbor. I wish them well and hope they weather the storm safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted September 28, 2008 #47 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Where we are on the Cape, we have received over 7 inches of rain so far, and winds are not bad at all. Just lots and lots of rain as of Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haligonian37 Posted September 28, 2008 #48 Share Posted September 28, 2008 It's just now started to rain here in Halifax, along with some pretty gusty winds and the Maasdam is already here, safe and sound. http://www.halifaxwebcam.ca/live/index.php?CURRENT_CAM=cam8&SET_CAM=cam8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 28, 2008 #49 Share Posted September 28, 2008 That's great to hear that the Maasdam is all tied up at dock in Halifax!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 28, 2008 #50 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Just wondering how those retreat cabanas will hold up in a storm? :eek: Good Question -- for the Eurodam!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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