Who is leaving in the next 30 days?

[ekerr19]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D

[Nasmas]

I'm on the Zuiderdam on 10/30 :cool:

[uncialman]

November 7th on the Vision of the Seas.

Not a vacation, but escorting one of my groups...

[jhannah]

I wish!!! :(

[CanSail]

Leaving this Saturday for the Zaandam.
CanSail

[Pete&Cat]

We leave on the Statendam 11/05 :)

[DFD1]

Everyone! Have a great time. Check in when you can and make lots of notes to share when you get home. Bon Voyage!

[doone]

I wish, gotta wait til March. Bon Voyage, everyone, have a wonderful time.

[michmike]

Heading out with tea lady and peggy sue on the volendam 11/6. Boy are THEY in for a trip!! *lol*

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I wish!!! :(
Oh Jim, I don't feel too sorry for you. You just got back from the Prinsendam:p The sway of the boat should just be going away.;)

[marshanana]

Hubby and I leaving on Maasdam on November 9, yea.

[JoeCruisin]

We'll be on the 10/31 Oosterdam.

[Pudgesmom]

Oosterdam 11/7 Woo Hoo!

Tried on all my clothes last night at midnight. DH thinks I'm crazy.

Beth

[terrascape]

We're flying out of Seattle November 6 & doing the MAASDAM sailing on November 9 out of Norfolk. Should get our 50 day pins on this cruise. Just missed last spring by a few days.

[DonMaryCar]

We are doing back to backs on the Ryndam on November 6th Mexican Riviera and November 13th Sea of Cortez. We'll be with Laffinvegas , Lisa and I are both turning the big 50 on this one. You guys should be able to hear all the whooping back on land.

Mary:)

[tomc]

Rotterdarn, NE/C, Oct 20-30.

[Slinkiecat]

Does a Carnival cruise count? We're leaving Friday 10/15 on the Fascination for Nassau. I'll be back before you miss me!

Slinkie

[Roboat]

Me too! We're leaving in... um... lemme get my calculator... lessee.. carry the 7... OK... 3 days!!! On the Zuiderdam Oct 16 western.

I'm there already. Just ask my boss.:D

[snowman]

Mr. and (Dr. Mrs. Victoria) Snowman on the Zuiderdam. You can bet I will do a review. The "Snowman" has spoken.

[Orcrone]

ekerr,

Thank you for noticing that my cruise is coming up. I knew it was getting close, but I hadn't noticed.:rolleyes:

I wasn't sure how far away it was, but I knew it was approximately 17 days, 1 hour 26 minutes and 14 seconds away.:D

[Given to Sail]

10/31 Oosterdam

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Oosterdam 11/7 Woo Hoo!

Tried on all my clothes last night at midnight. DH thinks I'm crazy.

Beth
Beth dont' feel bad I do the same thing about once a week starting about 5 weeks before we go. So I have already started that routine. Since I am trying to still loose a few more pounds you have to make sure how everything is fitting right?:p

We're flying out of Seattle November 6 & doing the MAASDAM sailing on November 9 out of Norfolk. Should get our 50 day pins on this cruise. Just missed last spring by a few days.
terrascape, Congratulation on getting your 50 day pin, we will get out 25 day pin on the Westerdam cruise in March 2005. So we have a ways to go although a year from now we will be up to 42 days on HAL:o

[LAFFNVEGAS]

We are doing back to backs on the Ryndam on November 6th Mexican Riviera and November 13th Sea of Cortez. We'll be with Laffinvegas , Lisa and I are both turning the big 50 on this one. You guys should be able to hear all the whooping back on land.

Mary:)
As Mary said this will be the BIG Celebration. We are really looking forward to this one. Lot's of firsts, First time on Ryndam, First time on a S Class ship, first time in a suite for us and :o last my first time turning 50:eek: This is the start of the good stuff;) Right???

[tjcletsgo]

October 30th, on the Ryndam to the Sea of Cortes........

[ekerr19]

This is GREAT! Look how many of us are getting ready to take off... boy, it might be a bit quiet on the boards over the next couple of weeks. :D

[Sailure]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :DSailure..Volendam---10-17-10-27

[HeatherInFlorida]

Beth! You are crazy!!! Midnight??? We've got over 3 weeks!!!:D I keep waiting to try on clothes and decide what to bring in case I lose a few more pounds before the big day;) .

But it didn't stop me from placing a few orders from my favorite online shops!!!:)

Boy there sure a lot of us on the high seas over the next month or so! Ekerr should have said "who's staying home????:o "

[ekerr19]

Heather-

I was busy ordering last night too! I went to Nordstrom.com - I should have avoided it with a 10 foot pole! I got 4 new pairs of shoes, which I need like a hole in the head! Good thing I get home before DH, he doesn't object to my shopping, but he would comment on another few pairs of shoes...

I have my reply all ready, just in case: "I'm supposed to be packing light, so I thought I'd look for some "light weight" clothes and shoes..." ;)

[Peter D]

3 days from today....Maasdam, Montreal to Norfolk VA.

[iluvcruzin]

I can't wait to go!! I'm really in the cruise mood. I have most of my clothes already put together. I even pulled out the space bags and it's still over 2 weeks away!

I definately have cruise fever :D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

October 30th, on the Ryndam to the Sea of Cortes........
tjcletsgo, I will look forward to hearing your review of the Ryndam as well as the Sea of Cortez. I think you will be the second week out after her Signature of Excellence upgrade. I think the first week out is October 23rd (someone correct me if I am wrong) The Ryndam will be the first to complete SOE.
Thanks,

[zackiedawg]

I'm on the Summitdam November 5-15 southern Caribbean route.

In order to make it count, I made sure to list a '-dam' ship.

Heck, I don't even know if I count because I've not yet sailed on a HAL ship. Can I use family credits? ;)

[trustee55]

Hi!
Richard and I and our friends, the Antles, are leaving on October 20 on a 10-day cruise to New England and Canada on the Rotterdam.
We spent 19 days on the Rotterdam doing a Baltic Cruise in 2000 and loved the ship!
Best regards,

Carol Ann Westbrook

P.S. We booked an obstructed view on the lower promenade deck ( which we love) and HAL, in its widsom has given us an upgrade from the HH on that deck to a EE on the Dolphin deck. We have been trying to get moved back. Guess we won't know until we get to New York.

[dukie91]

We will be waving from the Oosterdam as she pulls away on October 24. We are celebrating our 10th anniverary and also my 40th. Or as I like to call it...my 30 + 10 birthday. Can't wait...the suitcases are opened and sitting on the bedroom floor 1/2 full. Can't wait to see our other cc cruisers on board.

Jodi/Bruce

[Orcrone]

We will be waving from the Oosterdam as she pulls away on October 24. We are celebrating our 10th anniverary and also my 40th. Or as I like to call it...my 30 + 10 birthday. Can't wait...the suitcases are opened and sitting on the bedroom floor 1/2 full. Can't wait to see our other cc cruisers on board.

Jodi/BruceDukie,

Don't think of yourself as 40. Think of yourself as 30, with 10 years experience.;)

[bepsf]

Still paying off my bar-bill from the Amsterdam last month...
:( (sigh)

BTW - In case you didn't see, the pix are here:
http://www.cruise-addicts.com/picturepost/view.php?uid=2517 (http://www.cruise-addicts.com/picturepost/view.php?uid=2517)


Have great cruises everyone!

[CruisinNana]

Going on the BIG O November 7 with all OLD clothes and planning to use the laundry/dry cleaning on board so I won't have to pack so much! WaaaaHoooo... can't wait!!!!!

[whitewolf3399]

Lurker for several months, first time poster...

Thanks to all for the mass of excellent info and advice, has made planning our first HAL cruise much easier...

Fiance and I are on the 10/23 Zaandam :)

[merryecho]

No one else on the Rotterdam out of FLL on Nov 2?
Bepsf- I thought we were going to get to see pictures of your bar bill..

[Nautical Wheeler]

[QUOTE=HeatherInFlorida]Beth! You are crazy!!! Midnight??? We've got over 3 weeks!!!:D I keep waiting to try on clothes and decide what to bring in case I lose a few more pounds before the big day;) .


Our clothes are ready and hanging in the spare closet for

1 0/31 Oosterdam cruise. Do you think we are anxious????

:D :) :cool:

[sheilb4]

This saturday - Zaandam!

[dakrewser]

:( 3 ½ months until my next cruise :(

And I'm green with envy!

[estj]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D
we are! I'm on the board as "estj" and I'm taking my very best friend and her daughter on their first cruise (Nov. 7 Oosterdam).
Cass

[estj]

Me too! We're leaving in... um... lemme get my calculator... lessee.. carry the 7... OK... 3 days!!! On the Zuiderdam Oct 16 western.

I'm there already. Just ask my boss.:D
you'll love the Zuiderdam if you haven't been on her before. second row slots...second machine in is all MINE!!!
Cass

[merryecho]

Any advice on lucky slot machines on Rotterdam?

[estj]

Oosterdam 11/7 Woo Hoo!

Tried on all my clothes last night at midnight. DH thinks I'm crazy.

Beth
hey Beth...so you're a midnight type person too! I was aiming for 5 more pounds but decided I couldn't afford to buy all new clothes again (I'm now between sizes)! Will get serious AFTER the cruise. Didn't gain an ounce on the last cruise so I anticipate the same for this one...just hoping to hold the line for now! Did go out yesterday and buy a new dress for dinner (hum...let me consult my wardrobe chart...looks like it will be Thursday night!)...just call me "dottie" when you see me in it!
Cass

[ekerr19]

On HAL, we've found those slots located by the doors and entry/exits to be the best for us...

My favorite - a nickel slot, "Jackpot Party" I have won hundreds on those machines!

Good Luck! :D

It is so great to see all these cruisers who are leaving in the next 30 days or so!

Welcome to the newcomers, glad you are posting on the boards! This is a great forum for all kinds of information.

[estj]

Any advice on lucky slot machines on Rotterdam?
sorry...haven't been on her...but even in Vegas...have found that the second machine in the row has always been good to me!
Cass

[Keith B.]

Just returned from Carnival Legend cruise and leaving again on the Zaandam 6 November.

[estj]

On HAL, we've found those slots located by the doors and entry/exits to be the best for us...

My favorite - a nickel slot, "Jackpot Party" I have won hundreds on those machines!

Good Luck! :D

It is so great to see all these cruisers who are leaving in the next 30 days or so!

Welcome to the newcomers, glad you are posting on the boards! This is a great forum for all kinds of information.
thanks...my friend (Marsha) loves the nickel slots...will point her in the direction of "Jackpot Party".
Cass

[gliles]

GLiles Oosterdam 10/24

[willowtak]

Leaving on 10-30 on Rotterdam

[HeatherInFlorida]

GLiles Oosterdam 10/24
Gretchen, when did you start being a woman of so few words!!!;)

Cass! Marsha can't have that Jackpot nickel one because I'm going to be there! If Ekerr has won hundreds there, that's the one for me:D

[gliles]

Gretchen, when did you start being a woman of so few words!!!;)
I felt a little hurt that the OP didn't notice that I was leaving :(

[HeatherInFlorida]

I felt a little hurt that the OP didn't notice that I was leaving :(
:o Oooooooooooooooooooooh, boo hoo poor you!!!:D Well, take solace in knowing that I knew you were leaving and I'm very jealous that you're going before me. And I think we should tell Ekerr off for her omission. How 'bout that?

[estj]

Gretchen, when did you start being a woman of so few words!!!;)

Cass! Marsha can't have that Jackpot nickel one because I'm going to be there! If Ekerr has won hundreds there, that's the one for me:D
wait until you meet Marsha! you've got a fight on your hands! let's just say that we've been best friends for the last 10 years (she's like family)...and there is no way in hell I'd go against her for that machine!
Cass

[jima53]

Wife and I leave on 10/23 our first full week of cruising. Friend of the wife at work gets married saturday, and leaves sunday on the Oosterdam, wow, what a honeymoon.


Jim

[ekerr19]

I felt a little hurt that the OP didn't notice that I was leaving :(
I am soooo sorry! Of course I knew you were leaving too! I do not know what I was thinking!!!! Please don't be mad! I love your posts and look forward to you letting us know ALL about your cruise.

For what it is worth - I wrote a bunch of names down and was adding them while on hold AGAIN with Expedia and I accidentally hit submit before I finished...

SORRY :(

[sologrip]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D

Sologrip...Oosterdam 11/7

[serendipity1499]

BCN in 27 days..Westerdam Nov. 12, (Farewell to Europe)..Bags down, clothes ready..Trying to cut down to 6 pr. Shoes-very hard with 5 Formal & 4 Informal Nites..Airline only allows 70 lbs per bag...Oh well have to suffer..DH has it easy..My list is 2 pages, his is 1/2 page (only 3 pairs shoes)..LOL

[Pudgesmom]

Lynda and Cash-

If you see this, come by the Roll Call thread. We're planning a get-together in the Sports Bar on Monday at 4:00. Woo Hoo!:D

Beth

[ekerr19]

BCN in 27 days..Westerdam Nov. 12, (Farewell to Europe)..Bags down, clothes ready..Trying to cut down to 6 pr. Shoes-very hard with 5 Formal & 4 Informal Nites..Airline only allows 70 lbs per bag...Oh well have to suffer..DH has it easy..My list is 2 pages, his is 1/2 page (only 3 pairs shoes)..LOL
Oh, I envy you! We only get 50 lbs per bag on British Air! DH is in a cast so I have to deal with most of the luggage - he can take one large bag with our carry on attched to the top... we are also doing a farewell cruise, farewell to the Noordam in the Med. We have a car meeting us at the airport in Rome, told them to expect luggage :D , then onto the port the following day by private car.

DH says three pairs of shoes too, but when I count - that is impossible for him. He needs 5... so he won't be able to complain when I bring all mine! :D

[joepam]

Hubby and myself and 6 others from Southwest Mo. will catch 10 days on the Volendam starting October 27!!! Can't wait!!!

[serendipity1499]

Have a great trip ekerr...Looks like you leave a few days before we do..Have been reading the posts about your DH's cast..He will really owe you one after this trip..Why not leave his Tux & Suit Jackets home, just take the pants shirts & tie...You have a good excuse, unless your ports will be cool like ours..Looks like it will be cold (60 is cold for us) in several of the ports including the Trans-atlantic portion, but hopefully Morocco & the Caribbean will be warm...Will have to pack lightweight jackets & a few sweaters as well as bathing-suits etc..I always take much too much!... Thought Alitalia might limit our bags to 50 lbs, but called today & its 70..Thank Goodness Trying hard to cut down on this cruise...LOL

[ekerr19]

Have a great trip ekerr...Looks like you leave a few days before we do..Have been reading the posts about your DH's cast..He will really owe you one after this trip..Why not leave his Tux & Suit Jackets home, just take the pants shirts & tie...You have a good excuse, unless your ports will be cool like ours..Looks like it will be cold (60 is cold for us) in several of the ports including the Trans-atlantic portion, but hopefully Morocco & the Caribbean will be warm...Will have to pack lightweight jackets & a few sweaters as well as bathing-suits etc..I always take much too much!... Thought Alitalia might limit our bags to 50 lbs, but called today & its 70..Thank Goodness Trying hard to cut down on this cruise...LOL
Thanks! Hope you guys have a great cruise too! Please make sure you post your experience... we are looking at another Med cruise, so any information we get is helpful. We took a Baltic a few years back and it was super.

We are also in Morocco on this trip.. did you plan an excursion? We booked the ancient City of Rabat tour - hopefully we'll enjoy it. It is so hard to decide what to do and this is one port I don't want to just wander around in...

I hope my DH will be ok on this trip - I just found a couple of short-sleeved white dress shirts online - and I ordered them! :)

[Santa Fe Jim]

One month from today on the Zaandam. 3rd HAL cruise in last 18 months.:D

SFJ

[jazzsea]

Rotterdam - October 20 - 30. New York - New York. Canada/New England itinerary.

[JohnR49er]

Going to be racing Orcrone up the gangplank on October 30th. Hope our group leaves the Maasdam intact...........:D

[lucero2b]

Pur wedding is in 23 days and we leave on the Maasdam for our honeymoon in 26!!
YEA!!

[Candy]

Where did you get this list, and why am I not on it? Our 3rd Zuidy departs 11/6. We're traveling with friends celebrating a 40th birthday and a (hopefully) re-election victory party.
When we get back I have one day to do laundry and re-pack and leave for Majesty of the Seas on 11/15 (girls only).

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D

[Brandis]

Prinsendam on 11/9, transatlantic from Lisbon to Ft. Lauderdale.

Marc

[trustee55]

HI !
Jazzsea and TomC...why don't we meet for a drink or coffee while on board the Rotterdam from Oct. 20 to 30?
Best regards,

Carol Ann

[CrabbyHarper]

Gee what a relief to see a few more cruisers on Nov 9 Maasdam out of Norfolk. Myself, DH, sister and BIL are going, too.

I look forward to meeting Marsha the Nana and Terrascape, and newlyweds lucero2B.

Wow! It really is less than 30 days. Have been so busy at work haven't had time to try on clothes, etc. Thanks for the reminder.

John 49er said something about leaving the Maasdam in good shape after his cruise on Oct 30 - I sure hope he's right!

[bepsf]

Any advice on lucky slot machines on Rotterdam?
I hear that Frances re-arranged the machines - so who knows anymore???
;)

[dakrewser]

I hear that Frances re-arranged the machines [on the Rotterdam] - so who knows anymore???
;)
Um, actually that was Karl. Francers was busy rearranging the Bahamas! :)

-dave

[zackiedawg]

Um, actually that was Karl. Francers was busy rearranging the Bahamas! :)

-dave
And my neighborhood:

http://www.funtigo.com/go/h8278800?i=h8278800_56733.jpg

http://www.funtigo.com/go/h8278744?i=h8278744_45300.jpg

[Debi_D]

Leaving on b2b on different ships....Hubby bought a new Tux yesterday....Now am I ready....YOU BET:D :D

[GrammyPL]

We will be leaving on the Prinsendam Nov. 20 for the 28 day Amazon Cruise. Got our Docs today. Can't wait. Penny

[LAFFNVEGAS]

We will be leaving on the Prinsendam Nov. 20 for the 28 day Amazon Cruise. Got our Docs today. Can't wait. Penny
Congrats on getting your Docs!!!!! Enjoy your Doc Dance.

[serendipity1499]

EKERR19..We only booked the 4 hr. Casablanca tour..Have been through Morocco (many years ago & loved it) Rabat was a clean modern city & enjoyed it very much...Hope you enjoy it too..The people were friendly & charming & understand it has not changed...A thread about Casablanca was started a few days ago..It may be on page 2 or 3 by this time.. ..You might get some more insight from that..Will let you know how our trip was when we get back..Happy Cruising..

GrammyPL..Please post a review of your trip when you get back..Would love to hear about it from someone who has experienced it!.Our friend is trying to convince her DH & us to book it in the next couple of years..We keep telling her the Amazon is full of mosquitos! LOL..Have a wonderful trip..

Betty

[JohnR49er]

Crabby,
We will leave it in great shape for you. You may be a little late leaving Norfolk.:(
I'm sure it will take extra time loading the empty beverage storerooms.:D
Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[gliles]

:o Oooooooooooooooooooooh, boo hoo poor you!!!:D Well, take solace in knowing that I knew you were leaving and I'm very jealous that you're going before me. And I think we should tell Ekerr off for her omission. How 'bout that?Perfect but I know you just said that because you want a full Oosterdam report from me when I get back ;)

I know you are keeping a list of what you want to know, I am ready for it now as I will print it and put it with my very important list of documents!

[HeatherInFlorida]

AWK!!!:eek: I don't remember! Let's see: Which night is Dutch Night? (not so important anymore because we've decided to do the Pinnacle Tuesday no matter what and enjoy Dutch Night) ... How is the turquoise cabana and do they have the electric hooked up yet so people can use them?And I think there was something else but it escapes me! I do want a full report on the food because I've been begging Sail to report but so far she hasn't.

[gliles]

AWK!!!:eek: I don't remember! Let's see: Which night is Dutch Night? (not so important anymore because we've decided to do the Pinnacle Tuesday no matter what and enjoy Dutch Night) ... How is the turquoise cabana and do they have the electric hooked up yet so people can use them?And I think there was something else but it escapes me! I do want a full report on the food because I've been begging Sail to report but so far she hasn't.
AHH, I found the list, it is on our roll call board. You said you wanted me to tell you EVERYTHING so that sums it up. I will take copious notes and report back as soon as I can when we return, I won't have much time before you leave.

[Himself]

November 6: VOLENDAM

[luv2cruise450]

We leave for Ft. Lauderdale on 11/6 and will board the MS Oosterdam on 11/7!!! Happy sailing to all!

[Brandis]

Grammy,

how unfair is that... We are on Prinsendam before you but will get my documents only in about a week or so... *grmbl*

Marc

[Ziggy7]

ok drum roll please! ok so I'm a organizer hehehe.
Here's the list so far :)
Bon Voyage Everyone! Happy Sailing!

ekerr19 Noordam
joanagain Noordam
LAFFNVEGAS Ryndam
KrazyKruisers
Peter D Maasdam
CanSail Zaandam 10/16
Roboat Zuiderdam 10/16
sheilb4 Zaandam 10/16
Sailure Volendam 10/17 - 10/27
Tomc Rotterdam 10/20 - 10/30 New England and Canada
trustee55 Rotterdam 10/20 - 10/30 New England and Canada
Jazzsea 10/20 - 10/30
whitewolf3399 Zaandam 10/23
jima53 Zaandam 10/23
GLiles Oosterdam 10/24
dukie91 Oosterdam 10/24
joepam Volendam 10/27
Orcrone Maasdam 10/30
iluvcruzin Maasdam 10/30
JohnR49er Maasdam 10/30
Nasmas Zuiderdam 10/30
Tjcletsgo Ryndam 10/30 Sea of Cortes
Willowtak Rotterdam 10/30
JoeCruisin Oosterdam 10/31
Given to Sail Oosterdam 10/31
Nautical Wheeler Oosterdam 10/31

merryecho Rotterdam Nov 2
Zackiedawg Summit 11/5-15
Pete&Cat Statendam 11/05
Himself Volendam 11/6
michmike Volendam 11/6
michmike Volendam 11/6
tealady – Volendam 11/6
Peggy Sue – Volendam 11/6
Keith B. Zaandam 11/6
Candy Zuiderdam 11/6
DonMaryCar Ryndam 11/6
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam 11/7 Eastern Caribbean
luv2cruise450 Oosterdam 11/7
Sologrip...Oosterdam 11/7
estj Oosterdam 11/7
CruisinNana Oosterdam 11/7
Pudgesmom Oosterdam 11/7
uncialman 11/7 Vision of the Seas
Debi_D Caribbean Princess 11/7 & Oosterdam Nov 14
marshanana Maasdam 11/9
lucero2b Maasdam 11/9 honeymoon
terrascape Maasdam 11/9
CrabbyHarper Maasdam 11/9
Brandis Prinsendam 11/9 transatlantic
serendipity1499 Westerdam 11/ 12
Santa Fe Jim Zaandam 11/13
Debi_D Oosterdam 11/14
LAFFNVEGAS Ryndam 11/16
GrammyPL Prinsendam 11/ 20 28 day Amazon Cruise

[kelelmel]

Me Too! Getting so close, still seems so far away, can't wait! 11/6 Zuiderdam.

~Kelly:p

[michmike]

I see you are on the 11/6 Volendam sailing with us. There is a group of 12 of us that will be getting together on Sunday 11/7 at 2 pm in the dolphin bar by the lido pool. Please feel free to join us. Given what I've learned of the others thus far we would all probably benefit form the stabilizing influence a man of the cloth might provide. Then again, away and on vacation you just might opt to be as wacky as the rest of us. Not that that would be a BAD thing. *L*

[ekerr19]

I can't believe the number of cruisers who are taking off soon!

I never realized there would be so many!

I hope I am forgiven for any omissions. ;)

I forgot - Thanks Ziggy for updated all on one page. :D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

WOW, that is a lot of us going on up coming cruises. No wonder the boards have been busy lately:D I for one can't wait. Four weeks from today I will be on Launch Mode from work:eek:

[HeatherInFlorida]

Ziggy, I am positively overwhelmed!!! How'd you do that??? Wow! Amazing that you put that all together. It didn't seem like that many.

Going to be pretty darn quiet on these boards ... although it seems pretty quiet this week as well:)

[luvseadays]

Our first time ever on HAL, leaving on the 27th on the Volendam. We have cruised numerous times with both Celebrity and Princess and once on the old Regency Cruise Lines.

Who can suggest where on the board I should look for more details on the ship itself and everything that we need to know about HAL?

Smooth sailing and great times to all!

luv (luvseadays)

[tjcletsgo]

tjcletsgo, I will look forward to hearing your review of the Ryndam as well as the Sea of Cortez. I think you will be the second week out after her Signature of Excellence upgrade. I think the first week out is October 23rd (someone correct me if I am wrong) The Ryndam will be the first to complete SOE.
Thanks,Laffnvegas,

Yeah, the first cruise out of dry dock is on Oct. 20th, a ten day Mexican Rivera/Sea of Cortes trip. Only one other couple will have slept on our mattress after the upgrades!!!!

I'm soooo looking forward to this cruise! I'm getting hooked on this forum.....it's like chocolate, ADDICTING!

Lisa, I think the Dutch dinner is Tuesday, when were dock in Loreto. This is based on what most people have relayed. We're going the Neptune Lounge as soon as we board to find out and make reservations for the Pinnacle that night. I also want to find out about the Sommelier's Dinner........I really hope we have one. We'll DEFINATELY want to sign up for it.

Lisa, can you tell me your experience with first night dinners on HAL?? Would we be smart to make a reservation for the Pinnacle for the first night also?

I will be on these boards the day I come back to let you know all about it.........anything specific you would like to know, please tell me and I'll fiind out for you!

Janie:D

[Ziggy7]

Ziggy, I am positively overwhelmed!!! How'd you do that??? Wow! Amazing that you put that all together. It didn't seem like that many.

Going to be pretty darn quiet on these boards ... although it seems pretty quiet this week as well:) Thank you Heather, hehehe its called make lists so you dont forget anyone :) or is that called old age ??? hehehe
ekerr19 you are welcome, I actually put the list together to see how many cc'ers were traveling together, also now I'm begging to feel left behind all alone hehehe.

[dakrewser]

Our first time ever on HAL, leaving on the 27th on the Volendam. Who can suggest where on the board I should look for more details on the ship itself and everything that we need to know about HAL?
Best place to start is with the CC member reviews (click here (http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/getreviews.cfm?action=ship&ShipID=127)) of the Volendam. There's also the recent "Live from the Volendam" thread (click here (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=86244&highlight=volendam)) that got a lot of traffic.

After that, start a new thread with any questions you might have and we'll all do our best to help! :)

My wife & I were on the Volendam just about a year ago and had a wonderful time.

[buck_92105]

Will be anxious to hear how you like the "NEW" Ryndam....please let us know when you have a chance....I'll be on 11/13

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Laffnvegas,

Yeah, the first cruise out of dry dock is on Oct. 20th, a ten day Mexican Rivera/Sea of Cortes trip. Only one other couple will have slept on our mattress after the upgrades!!!!

I'm soooo looking forward to this cruise! I'm getting hooked on this forum.....it's like chocolate, ADDICTING!

Lisa, I think the Dutch dinner is Tuesday, when were dock in Loreto. This is based on what most people have relayed. We're going the Neptune Lounge as soon as we board to find out and make reservations for the Pinnacle that night. I also want to find out about the Sommelier's Dinner........I really hope we have one. We'll DEFINATELY want to sign up for it.

Lisa, can you tell me your experience with first night dinners on HAL?? Would we be smart to make a reservation for the Pinnacle for the first night also?

I will be on these boards the day I come back to let you know all about it.........anything specific you would like to know, please tell me and I'll fiind out for you!

Janie:D
Janie, I kinda figured Dutch night was going to be Tuesday or Wednesday. We also plan to go right to the Neptune Lounge to make reservations for that night. We always like the first night in the Main Dining Room, we like to get to know our tablemates as well as our Dining Room Steward. The meal that night is usually pretty good. In the past the first night we have had good shrimp cocktails or fresh Smoked Salmon with Asparagus. I can't remember the main dishs we have had but I remember them being fairly good. The big thing for my husband is that is the only night they serve for dessert the HAL Signature Chocolate Cake. I know that it is cheaper to go to the Pinnacle that night but we just prefer to go to the Main Dining Room then.

The Sommelier's Dinner does sound wonderful I am just not sure I could drink that much wine plus I tend to be allergic to red wines because of the high sulfur content. I usually stick to champagne or I can handle some white wines.

I am really looking forward to hearing how your cruise was when you return. I guess my only other question will be what night was the last formal night. I am guessing Thursday with first formal night being Sunday.

[djbfla]

sailing on the OOSTEDAM on the 24th of october our second holland cruise

[wild_rose]

.... and we're ready to go on the Oosterdam, 11/14.
It's gettin c~o~l~d in northern Ontario!

[luvseadays]

Best place to start is with the CC member reviews (click here (http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/getreviews.cfm?action=ship&ShipID=127)) of the Volendam. There's also the recent "Live from the Volendam" thread (click here (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=86244&highlight=volendam)) that got a lot of traffic.

After that, start a new thread with any questions you might have and we'll all do our best to help! :)

My wife & I were on the Volendam just about a year ago and had a wonderful time.

Have checked out the reviews already and been reading some of the "live" sections, just didn't want to ask the usual stupid ??. We have sailed Princess and Celebrity so I am familiar with the boards but know very little about HAL. Anything that anyone thinks that I might need to know about the cabins, dress codes, alternate dining if any, would be great. Thanks all!

[serendipity1499]

Check the HAL Roll Call Lists..On Page 3 there is a Roll call for the 10/27 Sailing of the Volendam..it was started by evgal & only 4 more posts..If you post on it you can bump it up to page one..

We were last on the Volendam in 2001..It was a 10 day FLL-Caracas..Had 3 formal, 3 Informal & the rest Casual nights.. Most people observed the dress code, but don't know if it has changed in the last 4 years..

Welcome to the boards & hope you have a wonderful cruise..

Betty

P.S. There are NO stupid ??? We also love sea days!

[LoveLifeAtSea]

Only in my DREAMS! :(

[djbfla]

leaving on the 24th of october on the OOSTEDAM this will be out second time on HAL

[Peggy Sue]

Wow! There are a lot of us traveling over the next few weeks. I've noticed a lot of folks are sailing late november and december too..looks like fall is a favorite time to sail!

We're counting down. Ordered things on line..but haven't taken out the suit cases yet. We are on our first 10 day and we hope we can manage to pack light..... we always seem to bring so much more than we need.. Figure if we take less it will also be less painful on that last day when we have to face reality and repack suit cases for the trip home...

Wishing everyone calm seas and sunny skies..and relaxing days!

I too have noticed the boards are quite as active as the usually are over the past couple of weeks...everyone must be busy planning their packing lists!

Peggy Sue

[luvseadays]

Thanks Serendipity! I have been checking the roll call board but was beginning to wonder where everyone was!

[Ptardis]

We are counting the days, like kids waiting for Christmas!.

[morriganfae]

Well lets se what my handy dandy counter states! Yes I have been so busy that I haven't kept track myself.....oh do we need this cruise!

Morriganfae~

[fefe]

We're getting close and very excited!!!!!!:p

[cruznon]

WE don't leave on our first HAL cruise until Feb, but we leave in 30 days on the Spirit! (Just waiting for the docs!)

[luvseadays]

We're getting close and very excited!!!!!!:p


We are also on this cruise, I have been monitoring and posting on the roll call board and I was beginning to think that DH and I were really going to be spending some time ALONE! Actually we have spent enough time together over the last 7 weeks, he had knee replacement on Aug. 27 and we are absolutely ready for this cruise. We just booked last week as we weren't sure whether or not there would be a cruise this Fall until now. And YEA, we're sailing!

Please look up my post on the roll call board as I don't want to waste everyone's time here with all of those dumb question. We have sailed Celebrity and Princess many times but this is our first HAL, anything that anyone thinks that we need to know, please holler it out. I have a bunch of ??? posted on the other page but if I can ask them here, let me know.

Thanks all! luv (luvseadays)

Got to run and watch my new favorite TV show, "Desparate Housewives".

[Slinkiecat]

I have now cruised and returned but I see I didn't make the list or revised list. Not that it matters. My HAL cruise is still distant. I wish all a fast countdown, smooth sailing and a fantastic vacation.

Slinkie

[JohnR49er]

Have a great time on the Volendam Linda, say hi to G. Willi !!!!

[Ziggy7]

I have now cruised and returned but I see I didn't make the list or revised list. Not that it matters. My HAL cruise is still distant. I wish all a fast countdown, smooth sailing and a fantastic vacation.

SlinkieWelcome home ! Sorry we missed your send off, Hope you had a great time !!!:)

[flgirl]

I'm leaving on the Oosterdam in 4 days. I'm no where near packing yet!!!

[Brandis]

I just received an e-mail from my TA that the tickets were sent out to me and should arrive in 2-6 days... Can't wait!

Marc

[CaptData]

I'm making final payment on 12 Nov for my Feb cruise. Does this count??? :rolleyes: :D

[Ptardis]

We are counting the days, like kids waiting for Christmas!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I'm leaving on the Oosterdam in 4 days. I'm no where near packing yet!!!
Sharon, Hopefully you will Love the Oosterdam as much as we did. She has a great crew. Enjoy you your cruise

[RaffinOrganGrinders]

We will be in Barcelona on 10 Nov. for the 12 Nov. repositioning cruise of the Westerdam to Ft. Lauderdale. Doing the happy dance right now.

George & Charlene Campbell

[Nautical Wheeler]

Oosterdam 10/31:D :) :p ;) :cool:

[FlorenceItaly]

from an RCI cruise with my sweet dh, and leave next Saturday for Norfolk to board my first Celebrity cruise on Sunday (solo, but a great bunch of CC'ers on board!). Yes, Yes, I KNOW this is the HAL board, but some know me from my HAL cruises this summer.

Marc - Wishing you and your lovely dw a wonderful journey on the Maasdam!

Marie

[yoleven]

Wife and I are booked on Maasdam for 20 Nov out of Norfolk. We live in Richmond so its convenient and being over Thanksgiving my wife only needs to take 4 vacation days for a 10 day cruise. We have cruised with Celebrity several times and hope HAL's dining experience is on par with theirs.

[scruiser]

We are on the Oosterdam 11/7

[TT]

On the Oosterdam Dec 5th-19th and we can not wait. I have pneumonia because of the mold and new ceilings going in right now. (Thanks Hurricane Charley even over 2 months later your getting us.) They say I need to rest well rest I will. Watch out Oosterdam here we come.

TT

[perrys]

Could the days leading up to a cruise possibly creep by any slower????? Hope everyone has a great vacation.

[Candy]

Slower? It seems like yesterday I was 30 days out and now I only have 11 to get my stuff together. Where's my packing list (http://home.g-net.net/%7Ecbrock/Packing.html)?

Could the days leading up to a cruise possibly creep by any slower????? Hope everyone has a great vacation.

[marybeach]

One month from today!!! I'm starting to make little piles in the guest room of the "list". I have been "warned" that we will not take as many clothes this time. I read somewhere that you put together everything you think you need and put half back. I wonder if that theory works?? :rolleyes: There are some great ideas on the CC board of little things to remember to bring along.

[Candy]

I put half back, then add some more last-minute things... we have the porters drag 'em around (that's what those extra singles are for.) Oh... take twice as much money, too.

...snip... I have been "warned" that we will not take as many clothes this time. I read somewhere that you put together everything you think you need and put half back. I wonder if that theory works?

[marybeach]

He learned his lesson when I brought along two lady friends several cruises ago. He, being the perfect gentleman, became the overseer for all our things, watching over cab drivers, porters, etc. He has not forgotten. However, I do most of the (planning and) packing! I do like the $2 bill idea. I had family members that always took them to away football games and drew tiger paws on them before passing them around host city.

[Anna Canada]

Only 6 more sleeps until we leave & 8 sleeps until we sail on the Statendam to Hawaii with Pete & Cat; Barbara & Ralph; Lee & DW,John & Jan; Blossom & DH, looking forward to meeting felow CCers!

[Sail With Me]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D

atseadaze - Ryndam

[houchin]

Zaandam Western Caribbean Dec. 4th

[Kayelache]

Amsterdam Dec 15. We leave home on Dec. 8. The guest room bed is already full of clothing ready to be packed. I put each article of clothing in a separate ziplock bag, so it doesn't matter how early they are packed. I keep a master packing list on the computer, so it's an easy job. This time we have to pack clothing for Antarctica in addition to the tropics, so it's a bit more complicated!

[sheelk]

We just booked the Maasdam from Norfolk sailing on 12/11/04 to the
Southern Caribbean.

sheila

[lknick]

Mov 29 - Dec 9, Caribbean, Harmony [Crystal]
Dec 13 - Jan 14th, South America and Antartica, Amsterdam.

It's end of term! Yea.

[flipflop]

Veendam, Dec 18 for 8 days. (Out of Tamps) Odd thing, this cruise is NOT on the HA web wite. Go figure!

[flipflop]

Veendam, 12/18/04!!

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D

[kygal]

I just wanted to add my name to the list..will be on ms. Statendam Dec 6. ...to Hawaii...15 days..have I mentioned how excited I am?...:o

[jorgito]

It seems to me there will be quite a few CCer's leaving for cruises in the next 30 days or so...

So far today I've noticed:

ekerr19 - Noordam
joanagain - Noordam
HeatherInFL - Oosterdam
LAFFNVEGAS - Ryndam
tealady - Volendam
Peggy Sue - Volendam
Orcrone - Maasdam
iluvcruzin - Maasdam
Krazy Kruisers - ? Not sure which ship :)

Anyone else?

I hope you guys don't get too lonely with so many posters away at one time! :D
I will be leaving on the Maasdam next Tuesday, November 30 from Norfolk.
Looking forward to it, now all I have to do, is figure out how to pack for an 11 day cruise....hate packing!

Happy Cruising to all

[kelmac]

Well I think this thread will just snowball, as everyday it can add a new group of cruisers!

As for us: Volendam New Years cruise, departs 12/26/04. I'm ready! As I look out my second story window I can see snow on the mountain, a few flakes in the air and very few leaves left on the trees. Time to cruise the Caribbean!:D

Enjoy!
Kel

[~Nereus~]

Hawaii on the Infinity Dec 5... 14 days on the Veendam Jan 15..

[stanjj111]

One month, 10 days on the Volendam. Need it. Stanjj111

[ryansmemom]

I am sailing one week from tomorrow. Fifteen glorious days on the Statendam for a Circle Hawaii. I can't wait. I am just so very excited and about 85% packed. We have a 3 day pre cruise in San Diego and fly out there on Friday.

Linda

[Mparis184]

We will be leaving next Friiday for Florida and sail on the Zaandam out of Port Canaveral on Saturday, December 11.

It's my birthday that week, what a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, on a cruise ship. Today is my wedding anniversary (3 years). I was married on a cruise on the Summit on a beach on St. John's.

Wish I could also say I will be celebrating Christmas and New Years on a cruise!

Happy Holidays to all and smooth sailing!

[tankerjo2]

Well we have the best of both Worlds today...we leave for Mexico on the 11th of December on the Ryndam and the wife just got the word from her Doctor that she's cancer free after one heck of a scare.

Two early Xmas presents this year and one were especially grateful for.

[GirlInADaydream]

Well we have the best of both Worlds today...we leave for Mexico on the 11th of December on the Ryndam and the wife just got the word from her Doctor that she's cancer free after one heck of a scare.

Two early Xmas presents this year and one were especially grateful for.thats wonderful!!!! i am so things came back good!
have a great time too!

[RuthC]

Congratulations, tankerjo2. That's very good news, indeed.

[morriganfae]

My family and I leave Friday!!!

[~Nereus~]

Fifteen glorious days on the Statendam for a Circle Hawaii. I can't wait. I am just so very excited and about 85% packed. We have a 3 day pre cruise in San Diego and fly out there on Friday.

Linda

You'll be a day behind us... lookout for Infinatics or Infintinis that fell overboard..... We'll have to compare notes when we get back... We're flying out of DTW on Sunday morning for Sunday departure...

[mcduck]

Westerdam on Dec 18. It is currently -12C and the warm Caribbean waters at HMC are looking better all the time!