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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!)
I share your excitement about the ships inNYC. As a youngster I was fortunate enoughto have parents that were as eager to shipspot as I was. I can remember motor tripsinto NYC from Connecticut coming down theWest Side Highway in anticipation of thesight of huge funnels sticking above thepiers and then as we got to the piers thegreat bows pointing skyward. In those daysit was popular to visit ships on sailingday.....$.50 per person....those were thedays of Liberte, Ile de France, both Queens,Mauretania, America, United States, Connieand Indy, the Italian beauties, and theothers who came in less frequently. Waydown at Pier 40 you could see the Dutchbeauties and occasionally a ship or twofrom Norwegian-America Line. What greatmemories!!!!Continued happy ship-spotting!!!!!
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!
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.
[This message has been edited by Joe at PwC (edited 06-05-2000).]
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?
KruzinKat
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.
"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?
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
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!
[ 12-10-2002: Message edited by: Green
[ 12-10-2002: Message edited by: Green ]
Brian
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