Holiday Cruise on the Statendam

Hi everyone, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas to you, coming from the Statendam.

We boarded Monday morning. we just walked across the street from the Wyhndem where we stayed overnight.

It was a great room, I watched the Parade of Sail Sunday night. How lucky to be in San Diego at the right time.

Iposted a few pictures of the boats all decorated for Christmas on my blog. http://www.Phyllis-blog.com/287050376

We were aboard at 11:00AM; among the first as 4 star and up went aboard first. Our room was already and Ali & Did It (our stewards) presented themselves and offered to get us anything we might need.

Emptied our carryon cases then strolled around getting our bearings. The ship looks good. We then went to the Mariners Society Luncheon.

When we came back to our cabin our other luggage was here so we I unpacked those then it was time to muster. All went well in that department.

Last night was supposed to be formal but they cancelled that until tonight as it was very rolly (my new nautical term), lots of swells but not big waves; however it made the walking rather unsteady. Especially after I had gone to the Wine tasting for the 4 & 5 star passengers.

Time now to get ready for formal night, which DH is not looking forward to but he does dress up very nice, if he wants to or not.

Helen

Oops, I forgot to say when you get to my blog for my Holiday Cruise look to the left of your screen and it starts about 3 down from the top.

Love the Statendam, love the 30 day Tahiti cruise. Thanks for checking in and for the link to your blog. I will be following along.

Looking forward to following your journey - we are doing this same cruise on the Statendam leaving Feb 13, 2015:D

Thank you so much for posting.

I love Christmas cruises and I love this Tahiti cruise!

We wish you a really happy holiday and the best cruise ever!

Thank you for checking in.

Hope you continue to do a "Live" thread.

Hope you meet a great waiter in the MDR, Alian Trbers. First Class fellow. Please say hello from 'Stephen in Bermuda'.

Thanks.

Stephen

Busy day today. Went to a seminar on Coffee. Coffee. Coffee by David Pengelly, the same one who was entertaining us the other night. He has a Coffee company. Stayed in the Showroom for a presentation on the History of the "Leis".

Lunch in the Lido.

This afternoon both DH and I went to the Ukulele teach. About 40 50 there and only 39 instruments.

Next it was time for High Tea, yummy. DH went to the gym which probably was a better choice.

Time for dinner now

Reading these posts and your blog is like being on the ship again for this cruise.

Life is so great on sea days!!

Can you post who the senior officers are: Captain, HM, CD, etc.?

Thanks again for the ride along!

Hi everyone, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas to you, coming from the Statendam.

 

We boarded Monday morning. we just walked across the street from the Wyhndem where we stayed overnight.

It was a great room, I watched the Parade of Sail Sunday night. How lucky to be in San Diego at the right time.

Iposted a few pictures of the boats all decorated for Christmas on my blog. http://www.Phyllis-blog.com/287050376

 

We were aboard at 11:00AM; among the first as 4 star and up went aboard first. Our room was already and Ali & Did It (our stewards) presented themselves and offered to get us anything we might need.

Emptied our carryon cases then strolled around getting our bearings. The ship looks good. We then went to the Mariners Society Luncheon.

 

When we came back to our cabin our other luggage was here so we I unpacked those then it was time to muster. All went well in that department.

 

Last night was supposed to be formal but they cancelled that until tonight as it was very rolly (my new nautical term), lots of swells but not big waves; however it made the walking rather unsteady. Especially after I had gone to the Wine tasting for the 4 & 5 star passengers.

 

Time now to get ready for formal night, which DH is not looking forward to but he does dress up very nice, if he wants to or not.

 

Helen

Sounds like you have settled in........:D Have a great cruise!

Have a great cruise.

Looking forward to reading more.

We're on this cruise in Feb, so I appreciate hearing your posts, Can you let us know who your captain/staff are, and how the internet is doing on the old Gal?

Did you have a meet and greet with the Cruise Critic gang and did any of the officers make the scene? I plan to invite them to ours, so it would be nice to know if they came to yours. Who's your CD, and are you generally pleased with everything? Have a great holiday! Thanks!

Enjoy and have fun. Will be checking in to follow along.

Checking in; who says there is nothing to do on sea days. The last 2 have been busy,

I'll answers you questions tomorrow. Having a great time, Formal night was again tonight.

It's all in my blog, it's late and Hilo is tomorrow so I'll check in again tomorrow.

Helen.

Thanks for your thread and the link to your blog.

Do you have more photos of the Christmas Decorations on board the Statendam,?

Sending you best wishes for a fabulous cruise.

Checking in; who says there is nothing to do on sea days. The last 2 have been busy,

I'll answers you questions tomorrow. Having a great time, Formal night was again tonight.

It's all in my blog, it's late and Hilo is tomorrow so I'll check in again tomorrow.

 

Helen.

I'm enjoying reading each day of your blog so far. Is there some way to subscribe to it? I especially enjoy those 5-photo slide shows. Unique.

Thank you for sharing. The South Pacific cruise is on my bucket list so I love being able to travel vicariously with you, especially on a Christmas cruise.

I just want you to know, I sighed out loud at that picture of the ocean from the balcony. Sigh..... thank you :)

Dear Helen

Your blog is wonderful. Brings back such good memories.

Your commentary is great and the photos are superb. Enjoy seeing where the Elf will be next! The sea photos make me feel like I am back on the ship again!

I am wondering if there is a way to comment on the blog?

Enjoy Hilo!

Please let us know the times of the shows in the evening. Some HAL ships have been doing 3 shows in the evening. Thanks.

Enjoying your blog; spending Christmas in Hawaii will be quite different than in Canada! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

Wonderful! So enjoyed your blog last time, too.

Dear Helen

 

I am wondering if there is a way to comment on the blog?

 

Enjoy Hilo!

There is a guest book on it where comments can be left. Elf is enjoying himself. We were really busy while in Hawaii and I will get caught up.

I think everyone has been on the internet to home & family as it has been very slow the last couple of days. Merry Christmas.

Helen:)

Please let us know the times of the shows in the evening. Some HAL ships have been doing 3 shows in the evening. Thanks.

It has mostly been 8 & 10PM. However last night being Christmas Eve it was changed around a bit; and then at 11:00PM there was an International Carol Singing with the captain, cast & crew. Very nice.

Then at Midnight there was both Mass an and Intedenominational Service in the Showroom and Wajang Theater respectively.

There is also a Rabbi onboard who has been holding the Jewish Services's.

Helen

A busy last few days. The weather has been great, warm but not too warm; I guess we are coming up to that as this evening it seems muggy outside.

Yesterday was great, slept in, then went to Wikkii beach. Free shuttles so a bit of going here & there first. Stayed for an hour and half. had a pricey drink, a strawberry Daquari (spelling probably not right) for me and a diet coke for DH. It was worth it (so I keep telling DH) just to sit by the beach and take in all the sights.

We all threw our Lei's in the pool as we sailed away.

Christmas Turkey and the fixings last night at dinner along with English Plum Pudding. Of course there were other great things on the menu as well.

Tonight there was goose on the menu, however I had Beef Wellington which was great,

This morning there was another Carol sing in the showroom and then Santa arrived. We have 12 children on board and I do believe 4 or 5 teen agers as well. They all got to sit on Santa's knee and received a present. Actually a lot of adults did as well. It was a fun morning and I'm afraid I napped this afternoon.

Sailing towards Fanning Island where we should be anchored on Sat.

Helen:)

Thanks for posting, looking forward to hearing about the rest of your cruise as we pack!:D