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Joe at PwC
First Class Passenger
Member # 225

posted 06-04-2000 09:17 PM

What an afternoon I just had today watching the ships go out of New York. I had planned on being down by the river by 4:30 just to see the Pacific Princess which, even though she's a small ship, still holds a lot of nostalgia for me, as I used to watch "The Love Boat" every Saturday night as a kid. Unfortunately, my wife and I just missed her pull out. She was already underway as we got to our vantage point. Oh well. But she was followed out a half hour later by the Nordic Empress, which has quite an aesthetically pleasing profile (for a floating brick!), so much so, that I'd consider taking her to Bermuda (which was where she was headed).

The showstopper today, though, was the Rembrandt. I didn't even know she was in town. I had seen her a few times as the Rotterdam, but had forgotten about how beautiful a ship she really was, and still is. Also in port today was the Big Red Boat II, but she apparently is on a layover. It was a busy day in port!

There will be a few pictures forthcoming. In case anyone out there has not considered ship-spotting as a hobby, I highly recommend it. It's wonderfully relaxing. (I'm particularly envious of those folks in the Miami area who get to do this all year round!)

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-05-2000 12:21 PM

Joe......

I share your excitement about the ships in
NYC. As a youngster I was fortunate enough
to have parents that were as eager to ship
spot as I was. I can remember motor trips
into NYC from Connecticut coming down the
West Side Highway in anticipation of the
sight of huge funnels sticking above the
piers and then as we got to the piers the
great bows pointing skyward. In those days
it was popular to visit ships on sailing
day.....$.50 per person....those were the
days of Liberte, Ile de France, both Queens,
Mauretania, America, United States, Connie
and Indy, the Italian beauties, and the
others who came in less frequently. Way
down at Pier 40 you could see the Dutch
beauties and occasionally a ship or two
from Norwegian-America Line. What great
memories!!!!
Continued happy ship-spotting!!!!!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 06-05-2000 02:36 PM

Hi Joe, Britain, being a small Island (by American standards) I am able to visit some of our ports, such as Southampton, Dover and Harwick, which are only a couple of hours drive away.

O.K. we do not get the very biggest ships in the world, but i've been able to watch the QE2 and Norway arrive and depart, to name but two. We also get regular visits from the NCL and RCL. However, I always get a lump in my throat when they depart...without me!

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Joe at PwC
First Class Passenger
Member # 225

posted 06-05-2000 04:25 PM

I can relate to that.

I was unfortunately unable to get to see the Norway depart New York for the last time (sob, sniff), as her departure time was delayed due to lifeboat testing. They quite literally dropped each lifeboat on the port side (she was moored starboard), ran them about in the slip, and then loaded them back up. It must have taken nearly two hours, and I had to get back to work. I wish I could have seen her leave.

NAL, I envy you for the ships you were able to tour. Only for a brief part of my life was I able to tour ships. Then terrorism happened, and now security in the Port of New York around the passenger ship terminal is as tight as a drum. All you can do now (unless you're Barryboat ;-) - I don't know how you get away with it!) is go over to the terminals to at least bask in the glory of these vessels. It's not quite the same as going aboard, but it helps a bit. Talk about memories! Even though there weren't many, I have strong memories of touring the Doric, Oceanic, Canberra, QE2 (I think - possibly only once), and being on hand for the departures of the Doric, Oceanic, Galileo, Nordic Prince (many times - once on board!), Rotterdam, QE2, and the old Oriana. If I had to rank them in terms of the impression they left on me, the QE2 would come first followed by the Rotterdam and Oceanic.

P.S. As PwC will be spinning off my consulting unit shortly, I shall soon be changing my name. I'll put a reference in my new profile.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 06-05-2000 07:01 PM

Joe, it is still possible to tour ships. I've toured both the Norway and QE2 in 1998 and 1999.

However, you need to contact the Cruise Line first, if they are sympathetic, they will send you a boarding pass or two!

Which destinations does Rembrant sail these days? She used to cruise the Med. I think?

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KruzinKat
First Class Passenger
Member # 260

posted 06-06-2000 01:34 PM

Joe, we were ON Norway that last day (last August)in NYC! And the extra-long lifeboat drill was a surprise to everyone. We didn't expect to be in the area very long, so stayed on the ship (took a nap, actually) and didn't bother to do a rushed visit anywhere, although we'd have enjoyed going to the maritime museum next-door and visit the various ships (and planes) docked there. The drill was delayed because re-fueling took longer than expected. They couldn't lower the lifeboats until refueling was complete. The drills are fun to watch, though. We had another on our first cruise on Norway while in St. Thomas - gave us our only unobstructed view (Fjord Deck) of the cruise!

KruzinKat

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Joe at PwC
First Class Passenger
Member # 225

posted 06-06-2000 05:38 PM

Malcolm, she's doing the NY-Montreal run this year, apparently.

I don't know if one can actually get on in New York for tours, even if prior contact is made with the lines, because security is what it is in New York. I'm sure Barryboat can shed some more light on this; in fact, if memory serves me correctly, I think he has said in the past that it is possible, but you basically have to know where to go, and then sneak on when no one is looking (forgive me if I am incorrect, Barryboat). Even my mom, who is my travel agent, has told me that they're not even getting many passes anymore, that no doubt due to the lines' ongoing efforts to have clients book directly through the internet, thereby cutting out the agents.

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ROTTERBRANDT
unregistered

posted 12-10-2002 04:38 PM

for mike on the norwegian dawn

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 12-10-2002 06:44 PM

In Puerto Limon on our Rotterdam trip, I tried very hard to get on board The World - no go - but the showing of legitimate ID did result in the information that a nice letter to their HO in Seattle might do the trick at other ports, e.g. Vancouver and New York - this from the Hotel Manager who was stationed at the gangway. Apparently our Captain and Senior Officers had been invited to 'come aboard’ when we were berthed side by side but that invite was cancelled due to the Norwalk scare on HAL ships.

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 12-10-2002 06:47 PM

Joe - did I miss something?

"The showstopper today, though, was the Rembrandt. I didn't even know she was in town."

Didn't know she was sailing again - where to and under what flag?

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Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 12-10-2002 07:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Green:
Joe - did I miss something?
"The showstopper today, though, was the Rembrandt. I didn't even know she was in town."
Didn't know she was sailing again - where to and under what flag?

Hi Green,

Looking at the date of the initial post (06-04-2000) it seems that “Canberra1961” has brought up an old thread.
Though it would have been nice to see Rembrandt sailing again.

Best, Onno

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 12-10-2002 11:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Onno:

Hi Green,
Looking at the date of the initial post (06-04-2000) it seems that “Canberra1961” has brought up an old thread.
Though it would have been nice to see Rembrandt sailing again.
Best, Onno

OOOPs Didn't read the date line! ]Joe at PwC should have clued me in!

Couldn't agree more about her sailing again! - had two of our best cruises on the Rotterdam V - never sailed her as the Rembrandt.

Cheers!

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Beezo
First Class Passenger
Member # 1505

posted 12-12-2002 11:52 PM

LOL!!!! I was confused to!!

Brian

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