Im on the Integrity also.

 

Great, imist. What Mini did you order? Mine is a Clubman S. And where are you located?

 

Thanks for the suggestion, though I'm still very confused about which stripes to choose.

I think the white piping on the black bonnet stripes would go well with the white roof. But I also like the size of white sport stripes (white bonnet stripes on an SS look a bit heavy for my taste). Of course, all this is in my head – haven't seen either stripe combination in real life or in pics yet.

 

For the few MINIs aboard the Grand Dahlia – Our vessel popped up on VesselTracker.com!

It's the first time I've been able to track it since it left Southampton on 5/31. Looks like we are on schedule to make it through the Panama Canal tonight or tomorrow morning. It should be approaching the Gatun Locks around 10 PM Pacific Time, but that's only my guess.

Hoping for a safe trip...

 

Robovega - you scooped me again I've been waiting and watching all day for the ship to come in range. This wait is killing me!

 

Mine is the S conv. pepper white, hot chocolate top, leather interior,old english trim. I can't wait. I'm in upstate NY, in the mountains, Always Open.

 

Arg! I saw that this morning! I was hoping my Mini would sail into NYC on time, but another day shouldn't hurt TOO much !!

 

Check out the Grand Dahlia making its way through the Miraflores Locks. It's the last set of locks before it makes its way to the Pacific.

Click the Hi-Res cam to see the entire ship...



*** EDIT ***
So as fast as it appeared on the webcam, it sailed out of sight. I managed to grab several screencaps and I'll be putting together a GIF. I'll admit its pretty boring watching a boat go by. But if it had your MINI on board, it might add to the excitement.

 

Here's the animated GIF of the Grand Dahlia going through the Miraflores Locks. Its a bit choppy and I missed getting a clear shot of the name on the boat. Oh well. I'm positive this is the Grand Dahlia though...

And for those on the Otello - there's free registration at VesselTracker.com. This site let's you track your ship (with a 2 hour delay) once it reaches the Panama area. From there, you can check the Panama Canal webcams to catch a glimpse of your boat.

 

I think this is the Othello - SBLW right here on Sailwx

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...html?call=SBLW

 

The Otello (Othello) is half way to Manzanillo!!

UGH. I just want my car already...I'm SICK of biking everywhere!

 

Thanks Robovega I missed it live. How many more days until we dock?

 

The Grand Dahlia should arrive stateside at Port Hueneme in a little over a week. I'm not sure on the exact date. Here's why:

According to the Port Hueneme website, the vessel is scheduled to arrive on 6/20. However, VesselTracker.com lists the ETA for Port Hueneme as 6/18.

Let's just hope it arrives by 6/20. An earlier arrival will just be a nice surprise, just like the Grand Dahlia itself was.

 

the Undine got to NY last night around 1am EST :D our mini's are almost home...!!!

 

Wow, where did you find that info? I entered my Mini's VIN into the tracking page, but it looks like the ship is still en route. I hope my Mini's okay!

 

I swap between the Marine tracking which is basically Tracking when it is at ports to Shipwx which is more tracking while they are at sea.

http://marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdet...00&header=true

There is the port details for the Undine. You will see the arrival time there in UTC.

 

YAY!!! Wow, thanks for the info!! I can't wait to see my little car!!!

 

For all the East Coast bound MINIs in this thread – you'll be the first to pick up your MINIs so (if it's not too much trouble ) please post pics and delivery stories. We're all anxious to hear how this wait/ordeal finally ends...

 

i left a message for my MA today to get me an ETA for the VDC process... hopefully we will get em next week.

 

Even though my car left Southampton on the Integrity on Thursday, OL only updated to "en route" today. So the Owner's Lounge seems to be 3 days behind.

 

The OL didn't update my status until the boat was halfway across the atlantic! Took them about a week. My only feedback for the MINI dealership and the buying process (thus far) would be to provide more up-to-date info and perhaps a list with links to sites like this and the tracker web sites. People want to know where their new car is!

 

Still havent got an email back from my MA. Just checked the OL.... says my vehicle is in the VDC so it does appear to have updated. The odd part is an update was made on my order details page saying the estimated delivery date is 6/13. So thats passed but it has to be soon :D

 

ohh... Owners Lounge updated again this morning. It has moved to the last status of "At your mini dealer". I am going insane! my MA better call back today! :D

 

I know the Undine is in the port at Brunswick, but it looks like the MarineTraffic site isn't seeing it...

So, can anyone translate the status from the WW tracking site? What does the status "LINER RELEASE" mean exactly?

 

Where was your drop off location? If it was in Halifax or Nova Scotia the Cars have already been unloaded and are either in the Vehicle Dist Center or en route to your dealer.