haladdict Posted June 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2018 If you don't like Oprah,as the NS Godmother, who would you pick? I would pick Meghan Markle, who is now The Duchess of Sussex. The cruise would sell out in a flash, especially if husband came too. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted June 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Honestly, even before I saw this thread, when I read who the godmother of the new ship is, I thought about who I would have picked instead. I really think I would have gone with a random number draw and picked out a Mariner Number and offered the honor (and a cruise) to that Mariner. Definitely would not have picked the Duchess of Success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted June 14, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I would not have chosen Oprah. Doing some research, Queen Máxima would have been a better choice. Not Dutch by birth (but is now a citizen), multilingual, was educated in more than one country, and has lived in multiple countries. I have no Dutch heritage, but I do enjoy sailing with HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted June 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Meagan Markle? No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted June 14, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I would not have chosen Oprah.Doing some research, Queen Máxima would have been a better choice. Not Dutch by birth (but is now a citizen), multilingual, was educated in more than one country, and has lived in multiple countries. I have no Dutch heritage, but I do enjoy sailing with HAL. Isn't she already godmother of the Koningsdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 14, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Isn't she already godmother of the Koningsdam? Yes, she is indeed.:* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted June 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Why does it matter for cruise lines to choose anybody......it means nothing to most travelers as I couldn’t even tell you the names of the “godmothers” on any ship i have been on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted June 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Yes, she is indeed.:* And the Nieuw Amsterdam Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted June 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I don't get the big deal about Oprah being picked for Godmother. Other Godmother's were Debbie Reynolds, June Allyson, and the Olsen twins. Why were they better choices than Oprah?? If anything, Oprah is a better choice - a self made, strong woman. That said, I don't really care who they pick as it affects my cruising not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Bay Cruise Couple Posted June 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Oprah Winfrey is a good choice, aswell as Mehgan Markle would have been OK, I do think the Personal Cruise Consultants as a group would have been the better choice. And how was your day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mightycruisequeen Posted June 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Boy, Holland America is really running with this whole Oprah thing, aren't they? I'd pick Melania Trump to be the godmother of the Nieuw Statendam. In my opinion, Mrs. Trump has grace & style, and she would not try to make the occasion all about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted June 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I would have picked Lori Laughlin ("Full House" and "When Calls the Heart") because she's "related" to the Olsen twins who christened an earlier HAL ship and because she has had an amazingly long and clean career and has a sweet, nonpolitical public persona. I'd like to sail with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted June 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Stephanie Clifford would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I think it should have been somebody Dutch, and not necessarily a Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I also think it should have been someone Dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted June 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Who really cares ... unless they picked Roseanne Barr ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted June 14, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Who really cares ... unless they picked Roseanne Barr ;p That made me laugh the most. Rosanne would be a great choice. Remember how well she sings national anthems. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted June 14, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 14, 2018 If you don't like Oprah,as the NS Godmother, who would you pick?I would pick Meghan Markle, who is now The Duchess of Sussex. The cruise would sell out in a flash, especially if husband came too. Sandra Janet Lanterman, she and her husband Kirk have done so much for Hal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted June 14, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Nikki Haley. Nicole Kidman. Angela Jolie for US female celebrities, but prefer running through the Dutch royal family first. They actually chose to sail on HAL ships- what a great concept. Pick a ship godmother who actually has some connection with ships, tourism travel and cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted June 14, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Janet Lanterman, she and her husband Kirk have done so much for Hal... Oops, Mrs. Lanterman is already godmother of the Ms. Amsterdam, my next vote would go to Princes Amalia, daughter of Queen Maxima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted June 14, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Boy, Holland America is really running with this whole Oprah thing, aren't they?I'd pick Melania Trump to be the godmother of the Nieuw Statendam. In my opinion, Mrs. Trump has grace & style, and she would not try to make the occasion all about her. Melania is the godmother of NCL Jewel. Once someone has been picked by one line, do other lines still consider them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 14, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 14, 2018 How about the new bride,t he Duchess of Sussex? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted June 14, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 14, 2018 One of the Dutch princesses (as has been mentioned) to follow their mother and grandmother, or Heidi Zelker (sp?) wife and mother of HAL Hotel Managers. In other words, someone with some connection to HAL's history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted June 14, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Human rights advocate Boris Dittirch, who was knighted by the Queen in the Netherlands. This message may have been entered via voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted June 14, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Human rights advocate Boris Dittirch, who was knighted by the Queen in the Netherlands. Not sure "Boris" would be thrilled at being named "godmother" :rolleyes: Then again, maybe he would ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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