I've been watching these ferry threads simmer and bubble in various places.

Despite all that claimed capacity for passengers, cars, trucks and freight, I haven't yet seen any sign that anyone is booked for the claimed maiden voyage next week. What I have seen are posts saying the company now says it is "sold out" until sometime in June. This strongly suggests that the first voyage is now planned for June. I mean, if ever.

There was also a post from someone who traced a Greek ferry by the name given and found it in scheduled service in Greece at the moment. This makes as much sense as the press releases issued by the company claiming incipient service between Panama and Colombia despite the apparent fact that no tickets have been sold and no boat has been seen.

I'm glad I'm not in transit somewhere, counting on a ferry ride. It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out.

Mark

Last known position 5 apr. 2012 Greece



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Poul
May you enjoy peace and good health !

Good one!

Glad I didn't take that bet with Markharf. Saves me riding to the Puget Sound and delivering a case of brewskis.

Thanks for the update.

Cheers,
John Downs

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Vessel is still laying in Perama Greece.
It has been on dry-dock last month for repairs and classification inspections....

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John: No need to carry a case all that distance. I would have accepted drafts.

Not had a reply to my more detailed questions yet - they´ve all gone a bit quiet!

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Pat
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What you say may well be accurate , but that picture is on google earth and is marked as being taken in 2002 !

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Two days more, it will be the magical 10th of May and I want to believe it, because I have to go to Colombia, but start to believe it is an hoax. Does anybody in Colon have an idea what is happening first hand! or do I have to plan with Girac in June to get to South America. Sailboats are no option for me.....

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Here is a straight cut and paste from the latest e-mail I´ve had:

By agreement of the governments of Panama and Colombia will only be sold round trip. You can use the one way ticket but keep in mind that lasts six months. If you are in Cartagena don´t need to have a plane ticket because you will enter and exit by the ferry. You must contact the travel agency in Cartagena, World Tours at the tel.: +57 (5) 655-1232 or their website Mundial Tours - Agencia de Viajes Mayorista - Cartagena - Colombia. Must be at least two weeks in advance you book giving your details and return date then send your documents (passport) and has 48 hours to make payments. You can change the date set with 96 hours in advance and pay a penalty of 25 dollars. That's right, the motorcycle rate is independent of you.

For motorcycle would be B /. 170.00 roundtrip plus fumigation and customs (at this point I do not have this information because we expect answers from the negotiations between Panama and Colombia). There is an international insurance which is to be sold on board the ferry and will be based on the time you decide to stay in the country.

To make the journey with your vehicle you need the following documents:

Original and copy
· Passport
· entry permit
· bill landing
· vehicle ownership title
· Driver - identity card and driving license
· if you do not own the vehicle power of attorney
· International Security, this can be purchased onboard the ferry and a registration certificate which is available from the port of Colon 2000 cruise.

You must be at 9:00 am at the Cartagena port customs for review the day I will be traveling.

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Just a bump to keep this thread alive. It doesn't look like the ship has moved in nearly three months.

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