My thoughts on Noordam - 25 Oct 2006

Ok, here we go ... another nice voyage on my* Noordam! :-)

* I consider her mine due to the fact that I've sailed her 3 times already ... :D

Embarcation: Something went wrong somewhere, somehow. I get to the dock around my usual time (3pm) to avoid the mad rush. Only to find there's still a line of people waiting to check in. What shocked me was that a rep gave me a numbered card in which I needed to advance to the check-in line! Never happened to me before .....

When the crowd was thinning out, I was sent to the priority boarding desk. (Guess those guys wanted to go home already) Even that line took forever and a day. So even having a suite doesn't guarantee a quick boarding :rolleyes:

Cabin: Once on board, I found my home for the next 10 days. A nice, cosy room on Main Deck aft. It seemed far away from the crowds, and very quiet. Right under the galley area, and a few steps from the crew accomodation. Cabin 1114 is in a good location. Convenient to the restaurant on LP deck (1 flight up) and the aft stairtower. Noise from the galley wasn't bad .. on occasion I've heard hand-trolleys moved about during dinner hours, but it was a muffled sound that was easily melded into the ships "at sea" sound. ( TV volume at a decent level, and can't hear a thing .... and it ended at 11pm sharp )

More to follow ..

Good to see you Vic! Looking forward to reading your review!:)

Thanks buddy!

I'll have everything done by the weekend. Just getting my notes together.

:)

Hi Ya Vic:)

Yes definitely want to hear a lot more:cool:

Oh, there’s more all right! This thread may set your monitors on fire……:D

I was on this sailing with Vic. Had a good CC group too.:cool:

Mark….

Welcome home Vic.

That's right - give it to us in bits & pieces. We can wait. Not like we have anything else to do.

Hey Vic!!!! Welcome back!!! Geez, you've been on three times now??? You beat us, lol!!! :D

I'll try and give you a call this weekend, we've been busy beyond words.

Vic,

Anxious to hear all about YOUR NOORDAM!!!!!!!!! Hope you had a great cruise. Call me, we are due for a chat. Haven't talked to you since I was in Hawaii. Adele:o

Hi Vic. We're on the 12/6 Noordam and one of our rooms is 1118. Would love to see pictures of the room! How crowded was it?

So what does "the parrot" stand for? Colorful clothes? Mimicking people? Jimmy Buffet fan?

Hey, Vic the parrot,

(I was also on the Noordam with Vic.....

Looking forward to your review as well. Heard about the "fake" cockroach at dinner:eek: from U4EA's post.

It was a wonderful 10 day cruise. No complaints.

But, I heard there now is no smoking in the casino:eek: . Not many places left to smoke. Sorry, to all those that don't smoke. But, it is my only vice.

P.S. Vic.... did you get the Halloween pics via email?

Hey Inai and all,

It's a good thing it was a good cruise.We were discussing how to get revenge for a bad cruise, and releasing colonies of bed bugs in strategic places around the ship was at the top of the list. Freeeeeee, beeeee freeeeeeeeee! Get um!

:DMark....

Hey, Vic the "Parrot",

You're a Jimmy Buffett fan, huh?

We are too.:) Unfortunately, little Jimmy Buffett or calypso on this last cruise! Very quiet. But, that's what HAL is. No complaints.:rolleyes:

Howdy Vic, good to see you back! :)

I'm looking forward to reading your review.

Yes, she is your Noordam. Three times on her, eh? I'm jealous!

Vic the "Parrot"

Welcome home. You are such a tease. Spill the beans, please.

Entertainment: N/A

*note - I don't go to the shows they offer, seen all the acts. But in my experience, they've been pretty good.

Food: No complaints. Altho I miss the Bami Goreng on the dinner menu.

Service: Great as always. (Some nights in the restaurant were spotty ... getting the wrong course, but that was easily correctly with a smile)

Ports: Every port was great. My only wonderment was why they shortened the call at Roadtown. But 9PM was a decent departure time to admire the nighttime scenery.

Getting down to the "nitty-gritty"

:D

:eek: Who is Nitty? Gritty?

As the Dutch are thrifty..

Getting down to the "nitty-gritty"

 

 

 

 

:D

Hi Vic. We're on the 12/6 Noordam and one of our rooms is 1118. Would love to see pictures of the room! How crowded was it?

 

So what does "the parrot" stand for? Colorful clothes? Mimicking people? Jimmy Buffet fan?

Hi there, K

I took a few shots of that cabin. When they're ready, I'll let ya know.

From a 'Parrothead'

:)

Hey, Vic the "Parrot",

 

You're a Jimmy Buffett fan, huh?

 

We are too.:) Unfortunately, little Jimmy Buffett or calypso on this last cruise! Very quiet. But, that's what HAL is. No complaints.:rolleyes:

Hey babes

Thanks for the Halloween photos ... they came out great.

You and Bill make good pirates! But next time I'll come up with something more orginal for a costume! :D

I heard plenty of Buffett around the aft pool area. It was mixed in with that annoying dance music :rolleyes:

Don't forget to check your email

:)

Hi , Adele ... Mark .. Laura ... John .. Ina ... Greg .. Lisa .. Susan ..Hammybee :D

Thanks for your greetings!! I'll be done shortly with the finishing touches.

Keep yer eyes peeled!

:)

:eek: Who is Nitty? Gritty?

As the Dutch are thrifty..

Trust me ... there were some details that were 'gritty'.

The thrifty part doesn't deserve any mention. ;)

But sometimes the Niffty are very Thrifty.. better than the iffy....:eek:

Trust me ... there were some details that were 'gritty'.

 

The thrifty part doesn't deserve any mention. ;)

It's nice to hear other opinions .... feel free to share your experiences.

 

 

 

:)

Aw thanks Vic! I admire that you're able to cruise so frequently by the way..... someday I will hopefully too!

But until then, I'll live vicariously thru you.

Hmm, maybe it's time for me to update my signature... no it's too depressing with no cruises lined up.

Trust me ... there were some details that were 'gritty'.

 

. ;)

wow, now that's interesting! hmm, wonder if those details will make your review?

Yea, go ahead Vic, tell them about my brawl with the John Denver impersonator. He kept giving me the stink eye, I had him in a head lock when security came.

Tell them about the steward who warmed the cold hor’ dourves in his armpit! (In true NY style)

Or what about that incident with all those sea sick bags…..

Mark….

ps good review Cay Girl