Rare puppycanducruise Posted June 4, 2019 #26 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Looking forward to reading more. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 4, 2019 #27 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thanks for the reports. We like to eat early but 5 is way too early. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted June 4, 2019 #28 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thanks Rich for sharing your cruise. Have a great one and our best to the rest of the gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted June 4, 2019 #29 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Enjoy, Rich! Thanks for the time taken to do this, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 4, 2019 #30 Share Posted June 4, 2019 We are doing this exact cruise in Sept so really looking forward to your comments. If you do not mind, could you add some comments on tours/things to do in the ports (some are seldom visited ones so information on them is limited). I know the people on our roll call would really appreciate this. DaveOKC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 4, 2019 Author #31 Share Posted June 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, DaveOKC said: We are doing this exact cruise in Sept so really looking forward to your comments. If you do not mind, could you add some comments on tours/things to do in the ports (some are seldom visited ones so information on them is limited). I know the people on our roll call would really appreciate this. DaveOKC As I have done on previous cruises, I will mention this thread at the Meet & Greet this afternoon and let everyone know that they can post comments. This has worked well in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted June 4, 2019 #32 Share Posted June 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, richwmn said: As I have done on previous cruises, I will mention this thread at the Meet & Greet this afternoon and let everyone know that they can post comments. This has worked well in the past. Sounds great! Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted June 4, 2019 #33 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Hi again, Rich. Do you happen to be booked on the Hubbard Glacier excursion? Would love to get feedback if you are … or if you're not on it, your observations of how much closer the catamaran gets to the glacier than the Amsterdam does. Trying to figure out if it's worth the price of admission (not our first time into Hubbard so might not be worth it anyway). Thanks! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 4, 2019 Author #34 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Good Morning, Today we are At Sea, and tonight is our first Gala Night. Entertainment tonight:Ocean Bar: The Ocean Trio has four sets today, 4:30, 6:00, 7:45, 8:45Piano Bar: Wally B entertains from 8:45 till closingExplorers's Lounge: Adagio performs at 3:00, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30Main Stage: David Meyer and his wife Dawn visual art, music and danceMovie: Big MiracleHappy Hour: 4:00 - 5:00 in the Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest Trivia will be at 1:00 and 4:00 over the course of the day - Scattagories, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Party Bridge, Mahjong and more Single / Solo lunch at noon MDR deck 4 Edited June 4, 2019 by richwmn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland cruiser Posted June 4, 2019 #35 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thank you so much. Appreciate you taking the time do so this. Hope you have a great turn out at the meet and greet. Ours is growing for the Sept. cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 4, 2019 Author #36 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Finally going thru some of the paperwork I got yesterday I found this: Master: Captain Fred Eversen Chief Engineer: Pieter Jacob Engels Hotel Director: Norbert Kovacs Cruise Director: Bruce Allen Scudder Executive Chef: Thorsten Czap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted June 4, 2019 #37 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Following along, Rich -- have a great cruise and see you in Seattle in 2 weeks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerle Posted June 4, 2019 #38 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thanks so much for your report. I'll be going on this same cruise July 15. This is our fifth time to Alaska. Looking forward to the remaining report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie R Squared Posted June 4, 2019 #39 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Enjoying your reports thank you sooooo much, we will be sailing the Panama Canal on the Amsterdam in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7seascruzer Posted June 4, 2019 #40 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Enjoying this, thanks so much for the reports. I’ll be boarding June 17, the day you disembark. Looking forward to any comments, advice. This will be my 4th Alaska cruise with HAL, second on this ship and itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredOhMy Posted June 4, 2019 #41 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thank you so much! Would you be able to post the menu for the first gala night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 4, 2019 Author #42 Share Posted June 4, 2019 It is evening on our day at sea and dinner time is upon us 04JuneDinner.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted June 4, 2019 #43 Share Posted June 4, 2019 The menu looks wonderful.....my mouth is watering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted June 5, 2019 #44 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Thanks for your updates. How very fortunate to have Bruce Allen Scudder as cruise director. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruises42 Posted June 5, 2019 #45 Share Posted June 5, 2019 21 hours ago, richwmn said: A couple of quick notes around the ship tonight. Ocean Trio -- I watched a majority of two sets so far. The trio is very good and was playing a variety of songs. During the end of the first set two couples took to the dance floor and looked like they were having a good time. I didn't see anyone dance during the second set, but that can change later in the evening. Piano Bar -- Wally B on the Piano. He is a pretty good pianist with a reasonable voice. For the short time I listened so far he played a nice mix of songs. He didn't have much of an audience, but again that might change later. As of 9:00 pm the Casino was not yet able to open, so I don't know what luck I will have there. Here is tonight's towel animal, along with the What & Where for today. Since I travel alone I generally eat in the Lido, where presentation is not a consideration so pictures are unlikely of the food. Sorry foodies. Tonight I had the always available steak and potatoes and it was very good - always is. As far as other pictures, yes there will be some. Food pictures are nice but I'm more interested in seeing pictures of the ship and hearing what food/desserts are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Is Bliss Posted June 5, 2019 #46 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Thank you for taking us along. We'll be on the 7/29 cruise, first time on the Amsterdam, also first time for the 14 day Alaska. We're we're looking forward to whatever you have a chance to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 5, 2019 Author #47 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Good Morning, Today we dock at Ketchikan, Alaska. We arrive at 8:00am, all aboard at 4:30pm Entertainment tonight:Ocean Bar: The Ocean Trio is off for the eveningPiano Bar: Wally B entertains from 8:45 till closingExplorers's Lounge: Adagio performs at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30Main Stage: Dance (With the Amsterdam Singers and Dancers)Movie: Captain MarvelHappy Hour: 4:00 - 5:00 in the Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest, 10:00 - 11:00 in the Crow's Nest Trivia will be at 4:30 and 9:00 over the course of the day - Scattagories, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Party Bridge, Mahjong and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatmad Posted June 5, 2019 #48 Share Posted June 5, 2019 We thought Bruce was the best CD we’d ever had. Loved his morning chats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 5, 2019 Author #49 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Some Pictures of the Deck 4 Public Areas Atrium Art Atrium Art Deck 4 Midships Lobby Deck 4 EXE Display area Guest Services Main Stage Deck 4 Edited June 5, 2019 by richwmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 5, 2019 #50 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Thank you for the pictures -- a lot of dark furniture since we were on her. Enjoy your day in Ketchikan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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