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Post by translinkfan on Aug 20, 2014 12:39:03 GMT -8
I guess I missed the memo. Back in February around that time I was told SSP would have 3 ships. Guess I was told otherwise. Wow, tough crowd in the room today, LOL  It takes some true diligence these days to keep up with all the shuffles, mergers, take-overs et al. I've noticed in the 2015 Oceana cruise book that there is not a lot of mention as to 20125 itineraries for the Regatta. I wonder if the Regatta is not in Oceana's long-term plans. (Even though the Regatta had a 7 day dry-dock and make-over earlier this summer at Washington Marine in Vancouver.) As a matter of preference, I love the smaller, older ships that don't provide rock climbing walls, basketball courts etc. Why would one want to do rock-climbing at sea when one can do the real thing at home? Old traditionalist here.  Funny thing, when I first started doing cruise stuff with the bus company, I got to know some of the cruise reps and the very first thing I was told was "Everyone owns everyone when it comes to cruise companies." I guess these ships move faster than I can keep up  |
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Post by translinkfan on Aug 22, 2014 17:40:24 GMT -8
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Post by translinkfan on Sept 9, 2014 22:31:57 GMT -8
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Post by Koastal Karl on Sept 13, 2014 7:39:01 GMT -8
The 28th there are three ships at Canada Place and one at the other pier. There is only 1 ship on Sunday.
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Post by translinkfan on Sept 13, 2014 19:56:43 GMT -8
The 28th there are three ships at Canada Place and one at the other pier. There is only 1 ship on Sunday. Sorry my mistake, I was reading the port metro Van schedule wrong. As well I was reading my actual cruise schedule copy wrong too |
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Post by Neil on Sept 27, 2014 19:30:26 GMT -8
So, Jim Pattison thinks he's rich? Hah! he's not that rich... look at how his puny little tub toy, the Nova Spirit, is dwarfed by the Zuiderdam.
Zuiderdam left today, and then it's a big day tomorrow, with three Holland America vessels at Canada Place, forcing NCL passengers to slum it over at Ballantyne on the Norwegian Pearl. Single departures Monday, Thursday, and Sunday, then the Grand Princess closes the season on the 17th.
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Post by mrdot on Sept 28, 2014 17:25:33 GMT -8
:)with regard to the just posted puny Pattison yacht contrasted with the big Holland America new age mega boot, the clientile aboard his yacht will have a whole lot more 'space' than those packed into the vista class cruise! difficult to compare their experience! :)mrdot.
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Post by translinkfan on Sept 29, 2014 20:58:01 GMT -8
*PICTURE HEAVY* Woke up nice and early at 6 Sunday morning. I woke up before transit even opened haha Got down to the cruise terminal around 745, which is 45 minutes after docking.Then the sun was just peaking out and a thick fog was settling in. Got some really nice shots of the 3 Dam' ships Unfortunately I didn't have access to Ballentyne as I do not have a TSC pass or a car to drive into the lot with. So I could only see the Norwegian Pearl from a distance with it's funnel sticking out. Any ways, it was really nice day for photos. Got some shots from the pier and from the seabus! Enjoy the photos guys. My last batch of cruise photos until next season. But I also heard a rumour that Vancouver may be a year round port this year. Who knows right?  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Hollan America Line Oosterdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Hollan America Line Oosterdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Hollan America Line Statendam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Statendam and Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Pearl by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Westerdam and Statendam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Oosterdam and Statendam by Translink fan, on Flickr  Holland America Lines Statendam by Translink fan, on Flickr There's a boat load more (get it? ) of more photo on my flickr. Enjoy! |
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Post by Mike C on Jan 15, 2015 0:00:19 GMT -8
December 27-January 3rd I was aboard the Crown Princess with my wonderful family in the Mexican Riviera. Here are some photos of the ship:  MV Crown Princess by MileagePhoto, on Flickr  MV Crown Princess - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico by MileagePhoto, on Flickr From atop the bridge wing (access was permitted up here during arrival and departure procedures):  MV Crown Princess - departing Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by MileagePhoto, on Flickr And the Norwegian Star, in Mazatlan:  Mazatlan, Mexico by MileagePhoto, on Flickr  MV Norwegian Star - Mazatlan, Mexico by MileagePhoto, on Flickr |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 15, 2015 8:23:50 GMT -8
The Carnival Miracle had a viewing area above the bridge which was an awesome spot to be! It was actually open sometimes at sea too not just for arrivals and departures! How is princess?? I would like to try princess one day?
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Post by Mike C on Jan 15, 2015 23:16:30 GMT -8
The Carnival Miracle had a viewing area above the bridge which was an awesome spot to be! It was actually open sometimes at sea too not just for arrivals and departures! How is princess?? I would like to try princess one day? I have only traveled on three lines (RC, Carnival, and now Princess), and I will maintain that Royal Caribbean is by far my favourite - nicer ships, better food, and overall more fun. The Crown Princess was a pretty nice ship (she has not yet undergone an interior renovation, but she was built in 2006), but I wasn't sure it was up to par compared to what RC had to offer. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 16, 2015 18:46:44 GMT -8
I have also only been on 3 lines which were NCL Celebrity and Carnival! Out of those 3 Celebrity by far was the best! Second was NCL then Carnival was last! Was there a lot of young people families or was it more older people on the Crown Princess? I guess it depends on the destination too! I would also be curious to see how Holland America compares to like Princess and Celebrity! I would like to try Princess at some point especially the Golden Princess!
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Post by northwesterner on Jan 16, 2015 18:53:18 GMT -8
I have also only been on 3 lines which were NCL Celebrity and Carnival! Out of those 3 Celebrity by far was the best! Second was NCL then Carnival was last! Was there a lot of young people families or was it more older people on the Crown Princess? I guess it depends on the destination too! I would also be curious to see how Holland America compares to like Princess and Celebrity! I would like to try Princess at some point especially the Golden Princess! Princess passengers tip better than the other lines.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2015 9:29:44 GMT -8
Nice photos, Mr. Photo. It looks like they were using the enclosed lifeboats as tenders?
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Post by northwesterner on Jan 17, 2015 10:44:23 GMT -8
Nice photos, Mr. Photo. It looks like they were using the enclosed lifeboats as tenders? Typically cruise ships will use their enclosed lifeboats as tenders when berth space is not available. |
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Post by Mike C on Jan 17, 2015 10:48:01 GMT -8
Nice photos, Mr. Photo. It looks like they were using the enclosed lifeboats as tenders? Typically cruise ships will use their enclosed lifeboats as tenders when berth space is not available. In this case, the port of Las Cabos was able to provide its own tenders, however since the ship was full, extra capacity was needed and the deployment of the enclosed lifeboats was necessary. It's a fairly common practice. Plus it allows the ship nerds to take the lifeboats out for a cruise. |
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Post by grk on Jan 19, 2015 16:18:10 GMT -8
You might be interested to know a little about the "scam" regarding the tender operation in Cabo San Lucas. All modern day cruise ships have large tenders designed to wisk their passenger ashore in ports and private islands that do not have docking space. The cruise lines would prefer to use their own boats, as they know that they are properly maintained, professionally crewed and meet all normal standards of comfort mand safety. However the Port of Cabo San Lucas refuses to allow vessels to utilize their own boats and instead force them to hire, at very very expensive rates, the port's tender vessels. This is little more than a from of taxation or high seas robbery in the eyes of the cruise lines, which have been fighting this situation for several years. The only other place that seems to mandate this is the Greek island of Santorini where the Greek Boatman's Union also operates in this manner. Once all the shore tenders are utilized the cruise ships may operate their own tenders in both ports.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 19, 2015 17:25:20 GMT -8
You might be interested to know a little about the "scam" regarding the tender operation in Cabo San Lucas. All modern day cruise ships have large tenders designed to wisk their passenger ashore in ports and private islands that do not have docking space. The cruise lines would prefer to use their own boats, as they know that they are properly maintained, professionally crewed and meet all normal standards of comfort mand safety. However the Port of Cabo San Lucas refuses to allow vessels to utilize their own boats and instead force them to hire, at very very expensive rates, the port's tender vessels. This is little more than a from of taxation or high seas robbery in the eyes of the cruise lines, which have been fighting this situation for several years. The only other place that seems to mandate this is the Greek island of Santorini where the Greek Boatman's Union also operates in this manner. Once all the shore tenders are utilized the cruise ships may operate their own tenders in both ports. Quite the reverse situation from places like Nanaimo (or Campbell River) where the local town begs the cruise ship to stop and visit. - Cabo San Lucas must have something that Nanaimo and Campbell River don't have, in order to dictate the terms instead of begging......LOL What an interesting contrast in markets. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 18:10:52 GMT -8
You might be interested to know a little about the "scam" regarding the tender operation in Cabo San Lucas. All modern day cruise ships have large tenders designed to wisk their passenger ashore in ports and private islands that do not have docking space. The cruise lines would prefer to use their own boats, as they know that they are properly maintained, professionally crewed and meet all normal standards of comfort mand safety. However the Port of Cabo San Lucas refuses to allow vessels to utilize their own boats and instead force them to hire, at very very expensive rates, the port's tender vessels. This is little more than a from of taxation or high seas robbery in the eyes of the cruise lines, which have been fighting this situation for several years. The only other place that seems to mandate this is the Greek island of Santorini where the Greek Boatman's Union also operates in this manner. Once all the shore tenders are utilized the cruise ships may operate their own tenders in both ports. A funny scheme indeed. I've also heard that the pilots in the Suez Canal will not let you pass through without handing over a pack of cigars. Always interesting to hear these kinds of stories. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 19, 2015 18:16:10 GMT -8
Since when has this been done?? I was on the Infinity in 2010 we went to Cabo and the ship used their own tenders! Is this something new??
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 19, 2015 18:27:30 GMT -8
Since when has this been done?? I was on the Infinity in 2010 we went to Cabo and the ship used their own tenders! Is this something new?? Perhaps the local tenders were already fully used that day, per GRK's ending comment. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 19, 2015 22:13:55 GMT -8
Well I guess the tenders could of been full as there two other ships in Cabo that day we were there but as I recall I also remember seeing the Millennium using her tender boats that day too!
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 16:01:07 GMT -8
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Post by grk on May 23, 2015 20:00:41 GMT -8
Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Neil on May 23, 2015 21:30:27 GMT -8
I know it's an illusion, but it looks like that ship is barely going to squeeze underneath the Lion's Gate Bridge. Nice looking vessel.
One thing I miss about working downtown at 200 Granville is seeing the vessels come in at six or seven in the morning, and lunch hours spent watching them take on supplies at Canada Place. Even the pallets of pineapples intrigued me.
A great industry for Vancouver, and it's good to see the city regain some of the traffic lost to Seattle some years back. |
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