Sharon in AZ

Sandi @StLouisCruisers , I was so saddened hearing about your friend Beverly. What a shocking loss and so sudden. I can’t imagine your grief reading the email.

Oh my goodness, I can’t stop laughing! 🤣

Happy Birthday to Joy @Seasick Sailor and @SusieKIslandGirl!!!! Enjoy your special day today! 🎈🧁🍾🥂🎉🎈 Graham @grapau27 — please give Pauline my wishes on the 4th memory of her Mother’s passing. Also, I think I know what you two are up to this week. Something her Mother would want you to be doing. I’ll keep your secret. 🤫

Good morning from the Nieuw Statendam as we approach Boston. The internet is slow this morning. I can see the buildings in the distance on the bow camera. Yes, our TV is finally working! Yesterday was cold and cloudy and it drizzled all day. We got off the ship about 1:15 after we went through immigration. We just went out for lunch, the lobster rolls were good. The tiny place was packed and a nice couple from the AOTS ship asked us to share their table inside because it was too cold outside I was surprised about the pickle. Craig also ordered mussels. Have a great day everyone!

Just shows Breakfast Lunch Dinner menus.

I’m on the Nieuw Statendam right now and this is today’s Lido menu with hours.

After breakfast it is finally working. I hope it lasts. We are in a Vista and our TV is on the wall across from the bed. I can imagine it would be difficult above the couch.

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Saint John! We went on the trolley tour and enjoyed seeing the highlights along with the reversing rapids and the city market. Our TV hasn’t been working since day two and I’ve reported it every day. Last night we were notified that all TV were reset and working but alas ours still wasn’t. I reported it last night and again this morning. Now after breakfast it’s working. Hopefully that will last. The fog this morning. We don’t have any plans today, just walking around and finding Lobster. Craig took this picture from our balcony as we were sailing in. We also saw some huge gorgeous homes along the shore.

For those wondering, @ciabelle is on the Nieuw Statendam and the picture is of the NCL ship the Joy, or as the Captain called it, a monstrosity, with our ship behind it at dock in Saint John yesterday. I don’t know where the stone is but it’s somewhere along the bay.

Good morning from the Nieuw Statendam on a foggy morning sailing to Portland, ME. I think it might be the heaviest fog we’ve so far on the cruise. Yesterday was a lovely day in Saint John. Our TV hasn’t worked properly since day two and I’ve reported it almost every day. So last night I was hopeful when we received a voicemail that “all” TV’s have been restored but, no, ours is still not working. Frustrating, I enjoy watching TV and with two sea days coming up I’ll be really upset without a TV. Have a great day everyone!

Good morning from the Nieuw Statendam approaching Saint John, NB. It appears to be a lovely day. The sea is calm and I don’t see any fog. We decided to do a HOHO today. Tomorrow we will be in Portland, ME and have immigration inspection before going ashore. I use dictionary dot com frequently. Craig is always looking up words especially when he’s reading. I’ve seen recipes for grapes with steak and all the ones Tina shared look yummy. Cats are sweet creatures and I wish we had one. I’ve always had a cat until our Maine Coon and his sister died in 2008. Have a great day everyone!

Today we went to Peggy’s Cove. Lovely! But I thought I was going to be blown away.

Good afternoon from the Nieuw Statendam in port at Halifax. We had an early tour to Peggy’s Cove. It was beautiful even though the wind wanted to blow me away. I have to admit that Craig took all the pictures. Back on the ship, up to the Crow’s Nest for a glass of wine then lunch. I decided I wanted a Ruben from the deli. But their Ruben isn’t like what it should be so I ask for it extra toasted, make sure the cheese is melted, and extra dressing on the side. Next time I’ll add an extra slice of cheese and it’ll be close to what I like. With Dive In fries, yum. I’ve decided that they really aren’t fries. They have to be processed and shaped like fries then frozen then fried. In the meantime, Craig has waited forever for a pizza. It ends up a bit burnt around the edges. He’s not happy. Tomorrow is Saint John. We still haven’t decided what to do and need to make a decision today. DS and his DGF have a pug. Hopefully he’ll calm down but he’s a bit feisty. The girls like to take silly pictures of him. I like Brussel Sprouts, usually at the holidays, but don’t overcook them! Have a great day everyone!

I don’t remember you asking before but we really like the Wyndham near the port. It’s right across the street and an easy walk. Ask for a bay view room and you can watch all the goings on throughout the morning.

Bon Voyage!! Enjoy! ⛴⛴⛴

We always upgrade our Have it All internet to Premium, but not until we are onboard. Plus we always wait until the first port day. We have always been able to upgrade through the Navigator app. For the 14 day Nieuw Statendam cruise we are currently on it was $50, and this is per person. We both upgrade so we can text each other, I like reading Cruise Critic and other websites and my DH likes reading the news. Last December on the Rotterdam during the holidays we didn’t upgrade right away and I noticed that the longer we waited the price went down.

Good morning from the Nieuw Statendam in foggy Sydney, NS. I’m not a big dessert eater and have eaten more dessert this cruise than ever before. My favorite has been the chocolate soufflé both in the Pinnacle Grill and MDR. I’m taking a day off eggs today and having congee for breakfast. Although the cooks at Club Orange have finally perfected my 2 egg scramble with cream cheese and spinach. I thought we had bacalau in Barcelona but can’t find a picture. We did have it in a sandwich in Venice but I didn’t care for it that way. The cafe owner was shocked when I ordered it and even asked me if I knew what it was. It’s the sandwich on the right, the left one is tuna. I would never try to make croquetas bacalau though. I have been to Ensenada several times, most recently a year ago on our California Coastal cruise on the Koningsdam. Have a great day everyone!

Actually, we are at the Tamarind as I write this. Yes! Very much open and has been. This is a great ship, you won’t be disappointed. Fun times for sure! @JazzyV Vanessa, sorry I missed your actual Birthday but what the heck, celebrate all month!

Happy Birthday Vanessa!!! 🎈🎈🎈

Thank you Bruce. Darn, we ended up not having enough time to go back out prior to our tour. Thank you for the recommendation though.

Good morning from the Nieuw Statendam at sea on the way to Sydney. I don’t know how fast we are going but it looks and feels like we are sitting still in the water. Sydney isn’t very far. 😉 Last night our Daily group ate at the Pinnacle Grill. Lovely time. Nicholas & Robin @Live4cruises, Edi @NextOne, Debbie @dfish, me, Rich @richwmn, Henry & Carolyn @Cruising-along, Craig. Fun times. Have a great day everyone!

I’m quite envious of your River cruise. We love the Voltaggio brothers ever since we saw them on Top Chef. Is it a Viking cruise?

@HAL Sailer I am so sorry about your DSIL melanoma and upcoming treatment. Having worked for a doctor who did skin cancer repair surgery after Mohs excision I can totally understand what she is going through. Prayers for her as she goes through this. Good to hear you and your DH are going to visit.

Jake, can you remind me of the name and location of the store in Charlottetown? Thank you!

Craig took a few pictures through the Lido windows of the sail into Charlottetown. I especially liked this one. This afternoon we are going on the PEI Coast, Lighthouses and Cellar tour. I think some of the roll call will also be on it, and also Debbie @dfish. I’ll post pictures later.