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Haven't booked anything yet. I have main seating. I will probably book Tamarind for one evening, actually prefer that over the Pinnacle.

I did something similar to the Culinary Arts center dinner on the Queen Mary 2 The chef did a cooking demo and then you ate what was prepared. Not something I would choose to do again,but it was a gift.

I know Le Cirque is gone,but I find it interesting that the PG is still not showing available to book on April 12.

I wonder what is replacing it?

 

Interesting Last I looked Le Cirque was showing for one night, now I see it is gone. I believe that April 12th was the night that it was to be Le Cirque. Although I had heard from an Inside source back in June after they had their Annual Conference that HAL would most likely be severing ties with Le Cirque so was always surprised when it kept popping up. So thought maybe it was not going away. But with it now totally removed it makes sense.

Although just check my Oct 2016 Westerdam cruise and Le Cirque is still offered so who knows ???

Have you heard anything about the Culinary Arts Center Dinners by chance?

 

I have a were feeling it won't be bookable before sailing.

 

I think that the beginning sailings will lay the ground work of what they will do for future sailings in regards to this. I think for at least the first Europe sailings it will be something that has to be booked on board for the Culinary Arts Center Dinners but by the time she gets to Florida they will have it set up.

We have early seating. Do you think there will be anything special for first eve... We have enjoyed dinner in the Pinnacle on past voyages to avoid embarkation dining room frenzy... But, i don't want to miss anything.

We have early as well but have a 6:30 reservation for Tamarind in case there is anything special going on for Sail Away. I am trying to find out more info but everything seems pretty hush hush or no one honestly knows what the plans will be :confused:

Have you given much thought regarding which eve to book which dining?

I want to do it all! Planning to make final payment and dinner reservations this week... Being our first (in spite of name change) premier voyage- I don't want to miss anything...

 

We are already booked for the first night in Tamarind, we are waiting to see when they release Sel de Mar to make reservations for that..

 

Monday, January 4, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - Noon (sailing to Freeport, Bahamas)

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Coral Sea: from Sydney, New South Wales to Tadine, Mare, New Caledonia)

 

Oosterdam -- Basseterre, Saint Kitts 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Rotterdam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from Lisbon, Portugal to Rotterdam, Netherlands)

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico)

 

Volendam -- Singapore, Republic of Singapore 7:00 AM - Midnight

 

Westerdam -- At Sea (from Half Moon Cay, Bahamas to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas)

 

Zaandam -- Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Zuiderdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Tuesday, January 5, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Tadine, Mare, New Caledonia Noon - 8:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- At Sea (from Lisbon, Portugal to Rotterdam, Netherlands)

 

Volendam -- Singapore, Republic of Singapore Midnight - 4:00 PM

 

 

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Thanks Lisa

 

Now I'm really getting excited ! The sound of her horn blowing is phenomenal. Can you see your stateroom [emoji3]

 

Yes this got me really excited and sunk in a bit more. The Horn is definitely worthy of HAL. Looking forward to finding more videos.

I have one of the aft AS cabins on deck 7 so unfortunately no did not see it, I was hoping we would see her sail past so we could see the aft.

It is little stuff like this that HAL is missing out in making the anticipation more exciting. Unfortunately HAL's lead up to the Koningsdam has been rather lame.

We're talking 15 APR 16, correct?

 

We disembark on the 15th we are on the first 7 days the 8th through the 15th, are you on the AMDM? We are staying an extra night at the end at the Visconti Palace. Trying to decide on if we will get a tour ot take the transfers to the hotel. Maybe we could still catch up.

Yeah, she'll be nice. We're getting in Civitavecchia the day you're leaving so I'm planning on visiting her that day :)

We may see you, I would say I wish we could meet but I have HAL transfers from our hotel to the ship and I have not idea what time they are going to get us there. But maybe I can catch you on board :)

Nice find Lisa! She's huge; just look at that starboard side dive board with al least four guys standing on it. Also eleven (22 total) lifeboats/tenders with the tenders appearing to be a new model. Bridge wing appears larger also

 

I thought she looked huge too, a lot larger than I expected :) But I like it!!

Found this on Facebook :D Her Horn sounds Fantastic!!!!

 

Sunday, January 3, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Willemstad, Curaçao to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Eurodam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight - Midnight

 

Maasdam -- At Sea (from Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico to Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Tasman Sea: from Sydney, New South Wales to Tadine, Mare, New Caledonia)

 

Oosterdam -- Fort-de-France, Martinique 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos to Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

 

Rotterdam -- Lisbon, Portugal 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- San Diego, California 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://live6.truelook.com/face/newfa...imagemap.y=129

Webcam: http://www.sundiegolive.com/

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Volendam -- Malacca, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from The Antarctic Sound to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands)

 

Zuiderdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Monday, January 4, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Coral Sea: from Sydney, New South Wales to Tadine, Mare, New Caledonia)

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico)

 

Volendam -- Singapore, Republic of Singapore 7:00 AM - Midnight

 

 

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Well, I for one am also excited we are now in double digits :D Hal told me it would be late January but I am thinking February before Sel de Mar my be available to book. The thing with Sel de Mar it will be a la carte pricing so not sure what kind of pricing they will figure out to make reservations. I am thinking probably the same pricing as Tamarind at $20 pp.

 

Good to see that Sea Trials have started as well.

 

Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Willemstad, Curaçao to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Eurodam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Key West, Florida 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Webcam: http://keywestharborwebcam.com/

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Oosterdam -- Bridgetown, Barbados 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.grandturkcc.com/webcam.aspx

 

Rotterdam -- Cádiz (Seville), Spain 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Zaandam -- The Antarctic Sound 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Zuiderdam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, St. Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Sunday, January 3, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight - Midnight

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Tasman Sea: from Sydney, New South Wales to Tadine, Mare, New Caledonia)

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Volendam -- Malacca, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

 

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Something not mentioned is that with the Westerdam when you go to Glacier Bay HAL opens up the Bow of the ship for scenic cruising. I love doing this, it makes you feel up close to t he Glaciers. Princess does not do this that I am aware of. I have sailed both Crown and Westerdam, of course Westerdam many times. I agree with comments that have been made. Especially about the Spa/Thermal Suite. There just just no comparison, the Crown's Thermal Suite is basically a dungeon lol. You take this narrow small stairwell down to the Thermal Suite. No windows to the outside, no scenic views. Cabins over all are much smaller than HAL's. But Princess has good Pizza :D

Thank you and Happy New Year, Lisa. FYI, there's a new webcam in St. Maarten:

 

http://portstmaartenwebcam.com/

 

Roy

 

OMG, I just pulled it up and am watching amazing fireworks display!!

 

Happy New Year!! [emoji322][emoji322]

 

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Amsterdam -- Willemstad, Curaçao 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Philipsburg, Sint Maarten to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Costa Maya, Mexico to Key West, Florida)

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Castries, St. Lucia 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- Samana (Cayo Levantado), Dominican Republic 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Casablanca, Morocco 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico to San Diego, California)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- The Danco Coast (from The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica to The Antarctic Sound)

 

Zuiderdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Saturday, January 2, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Sydney, New South Wales 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

 

 

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Oops. meant to have the Title say Your Final Report for 2015 :o

Wishing all HAL cruisers and the Cruise Critic Community a Safe Happy New Years Eve!!

May 2016 find you with lots of Relaxing Sea Days!

 

 

Thursday, December 31, 2015

 

Amsterdam -- Oranjestad, Aruba 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.portarubawebcam.com/

 

Eurodam -- Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Montego Bay, Jamaica 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Costa Maya, Mexico Noon - 8:00 PM

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Tasman Sea: from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Oosterdam -- Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Prinsendam -- San Juan, Puerto Rico 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canarias, Spain to Casablanca, Morocco)

 

Veendam -- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Volendam -- Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- At Sea (from Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

 

Zaandam -- The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

 

Zuiderdam -- San Juan, Puerto Rico Noon - 6:00 PM

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Friday, January 1, 2016

 

Konigsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- At Sea (from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Volendam -- Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

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Showing my age !!! The graphics remind me of my years late 60's -70! I was 18 then! I was going off to college at USC and beyond to be a dentist! Wow what memories!

 

Lisa as always thank you for our fleet report !

 

Sorry I got off track!

 

Denise:)

 

 

Denise, yes reminds me of the same, we are probably about the same age except I might be a yr or two younger. I remember the summer of 1968 going to Haight Ashbury. I was 15 and bought a very colorful Nehru Jacket [emoji111]🏻

 

 

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

 

Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Transit the Panama Canal -- Balboa to Cristobal -- to​Oranjestad, Aruba)

 

Eurodam -- San Juan, Puerto Rico Noon - 8:00 PM

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- At Sea (from Half Moon Cay, Bahamas to Montego Bay, Jamaica)

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Georgetown, Grand Cayman 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

Noordam -- Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Oosterdam -- At Sea (from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten)

 

Prinsendam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to San Juan, Puerto Rico)

 

Rotterdam -- Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canarias, Spain 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Veendam -- Mazatlán, Mexico 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Volendam -- At Sea (from Thilawa/Rangoon, Myanmar to Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia)

 

Westerdam -- Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- At Sea (Bellinghausen Sea: from Ushuaia, Argentina to The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica)

 

Zuiderdam -- Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.grandturkcc.com/webcam.aspx

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Thursday, December 31, 2015

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- At Sea (Tasman Sea: from Waitangi/Bay of Islands, New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales)

 

Volendam -- Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

 

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

 

Amsterdam -- Transit the Panama Canal (Balboa to Cristobal) 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Webcam: http://sunnyfortuna.com/fortunacam/showcams/panama/gatun.htm

http://www.pancanal.com/common/multimedia/webcams/viewer-flash/cam-gatun-hi.html

http://webcams.pancanal.com/webcam/hd-gatun.jpg

http://www.panamacanallivecam.com/gatun-lock-cam/

 

Eurodam -- Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.grandturkcc.com/webcam.aspx

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Half Moon Cay, Bahamas to Georgetown, Grand Cayman)

 

Noordam -- Auckland, New Zealand Midnight - 5:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.sitecam.co.nz/auckland_webcam

 

Oosterdam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten)

 

Prinsendam -- Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Puerto Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canarias, Spain 8:00 AM – Midnight

 

Veendam -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Volendam -- At Sea (Andaman Sea: from Thilawa/Rangoon, Myanmar to Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia)

 

Westerdam -- San Juan, Puerto Rico Noon - 11:00 PM

 

Zaandam -- Cruising Cape Horn & Drake Passage (from Ushuaia, Argentina to The Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica)

 

Zuiderdam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos)

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Wednesday, December 30, 2015

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Volendam -- At Sea (from Thilawa/Rangoon, Myanmar to Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia)

 

 

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Wishing you luck in getting it changed. While there is a very slim chance of getting there in time, it is slim. As mentioned is two obstacles, first is disembarkation/customs. It's been about 5 weeks since we disembarked Jewel but the early disembark taking off your own luggage was a much longer line than regular customs. We were in a Suite so were off the ship fairly early. We took Super Shuttle but a lot of traffic near the airport and actually did not get checked in till about 10:30. Fortunately our flight was not till 12:35. Unless you can get the Concierge to get you a speedy disembark and hire a private van to be there very early there just seems to be too many risks involved with the change of your flight.

Looking at the pictures (provided they are accurate), was Statendam in that condition when she left the HAL fleet. What did they do to refurbish her?

 

While it has been a few years since I was on the Statendam, I have no idea if in fact the ship was in that shape you can certainly tell from the pictures there was not nearly as much changed as I thought there would be. It appears the cabins, furniture and soft goods remained the same from being the HAL Statendam. I was under the impression she was like a brand new ship :confused: The rust shown in the pictures would not have occurred that quickly and I would suspect it was from the Statendam.

I am not sure where I read it but I thought I had heard that some of the crew actually transferred to P & O and stayed with the ship.

Are there any celebrities cruising on Celebrity? Has anyone met a celebrity on a cruise? I mean not one being paid to be there.

 

I have worked in country clubs and have worked for the ultra rich. The luxury they enjoy is something I never even imagined. I don't read celebrity/fan magazines, I wouldn't know a Kardashian if it slapped me, 240 ct sheets vs. 1600 ct sheets doesn't affect my sleep. and I don't LV from Fruit of the Loom. I don't covet their wealth.

 

I don't mind the wealthy having perks and luxury beyond my dreams. What I do mind is having it thrown into my face. Before I go for dinner at the Lido, I don't need to be told that the food at the Foo-Foo Café is much better. Should I be told that my bedding is only good enough and certainly not luxurious. Need I go to shows where the best seats are unattainable for people of my class? And most of all, I don't want my partner being constantly reminded our vacation is less than it could be. Sometimes it seems money is spent to remind economy class sucks, money that could have gone to making economy better.

I have to say I am totally confused by your post???

Celebrity's name does not mean Celebrities sail on that line nor would I ever expect to see one on a Mass Market Line. Although I have heard that people like Oprah have bought out The Haven on the NCL Pearl several years ago. Just my opinion you are taking the offerings to upsell to something nicer way to hard I might even say you are taking it a bit too personal which I am sorry. While you do not want to spend your hard earned money on these luxuries many of us do. I for one prefer a Suite, my own Espresso Maker in my cabin. Much prefer a specialty restaurant. I do most of this stuff because one I like it, I work hard and feel I deserve it. It is really no different than buying a Michael Kors hand bag or buying and iPad rather than a knock off no name tablet.

Life is really all about options, I work two full time jobs at 61 yrs old when I should be looking to slow down and retire. But I work because I enjoy the very nice things in life. Some people could care less about the extras while others love the offerings of some better things. The cruise lines have just found a way to make more income offering these luxury items. I certainly do not begrudge them for attempting to make more money :D

 

Now back to what was being discussed with HAL, unfortunately I feel HAL is still way behind when it comes to the competition for Suite offerings. They of all cruiselines have the MOST Crowded noisy Main Dining Rooms. There is nothing relaxing or elegant about it. I am only hoping with the additional Restaurants on the Koningsdam that it will not have tables so close together in the Main Dining Room. I actually applaud Celebrity for what they have added in the way of Suite amenities.

 

Monday, December 28, 2015

 

Amsterdam -- At Sea (from Puerto Caldera/Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Transit the Panama Canal -- Balboa to Cristobal)

 

Eurodam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos)

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Maasdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Noordam -- Auckland, New Zealand 7:00 AM – Midnight

Webcam: http://www.sitecam.co.nz/auckland_webcam

 

Oosterdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Prinsendam -- Bridgetown, Barbados 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Rotterdam -- Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

 

Veendam -- At Sea (Pacific Ocean: from San Diego, California to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)

 

Volendam -- Thilawa (Rangoon), Myanmar Midnight - 4:00 PM

 

Westerdam -- Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Webcam: http://www.grandturkcc.com/webcam.aspx

 

Zaandam -- Ushuaia, Argentina 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Zuiderdam -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Webcam: http://portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

Eastern Hemisphere: Tuesday, December 29, 2015

 

Koningsdam -- Marghera (Fincantieri), Italy Midnight – Midnight

 

Noordam -- Auckland, New Zealand Midnight - 5:00 PM

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Volendam -- At Sea (Andaman Sea: from Thilawa/Rangoon, Myanmar to Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia)

 

 

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