Rare Btimmer Posted July 9, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I've enjoyed reporting on our EXC cruises on the Maasdam, so I'll be blogging this extended cruise daily throughout our trip. Posts may be delayed depending upon internet availability, but you'll be able to vicariously come along. Generally I write late at night in the time zone I'm in and then post. I'll put a few pictures in this thread from time to time, but my blog can be found at: https://timmerseattletosydney2019.blogspot.com While we are pretty much packed and ready to go, posts won't start until Friday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted July 9, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Btimmer said: I've enjoyed reporting on our EXC cruises on the Maasdam, so I'll be blogging this extended cruise daily throughout our trip. Posts may be delayed depending upon internet availability, but you'll be able to vicariously come along. Generally I write late at night in the time zone I'm in and then post. I'll put a few pictures in this thread from time to time, but my blog can be found at: https://timmerseattletosydney2019.blogspot.com While we are pretty much packed and ready to go, posts won't start until Friday. I've already got you bookmarked and ready to go! Have fun! Linda R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbe Posted July 9, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I will be following. I love reading sensible, thoughtful blogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted July 9, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Already bookmarked and ready to read. I always follow your blogs, especially enjoy the reporting when I am on the same cruise with you and Angela! LOL Will miss joining you on the Maasdam, look forward to hear of the changes onboard and shuffling of staff from our recent January/February cruise with you on the Maasdam. Safe travels and enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 9, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I'll try to remember to follow your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted July 10, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I enjoy following along with your travels - stay safe! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks for the link to your blog. Wishing you a wonderfulTrans Pacific crossing on the lovely Maasdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted July 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I have bookmarked your blog and will gladly follow your adventrures, have a good cruise on the beautifull Maasdam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted July 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Looking forward to reading your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted July 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Following..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhcw Posted July 10, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 10, 2019 have bookmarked your blog site...looking forward to your reports...thanks for sharing with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplady Posted July 10, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2019 We were on the Maasdam for 21 days to Alaska, May 28-June 18. I had followed your blog for the South Pacific trip, and found many helpful insights for our trip. Looking forward to following on your new adventure, and to hear who's still on board from our trip (I know Rachel Moreno, one of the EXC experts, was staying on for at least part of your cruise). Bon voyage, have a wonderful trip! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandThyme Posted July 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I look forward to reading this, as I'll be boarding her in Sydney in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 12, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted July 12, 2019 We're onboard with the fastest HAL check in ever. Had lunch with Woodinville Cruisers and saw Ashley briefly. Florian is HD, Lance is CD and EXC guide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted July 12, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted July 12, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Tim, curious if Daniel is still there as PG manager. Florian is an excellent HD, good that he is still onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisybertie Posted July 12, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Looking forward to your blog. We will be on the Maasdam in November, can’t wait! Could you tell me who is the Future Cruise Consultant? We had a dreadful experience with the FCC on the Maasdam last year and as we hope to buy another Future Cruise Deposit we would like to know who we will be dealing with! Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 13, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted July 13, 2019 8 hours ago, CJcruzer said: Tim, curious if Daniel is still there as PG manager. Florian is an excellent HD, good that he is still onboard. Brent is the Pinnacle Grill manager now. We had a wonderful dinner there tonight as is described in my blog post. Many of our favorite crew are back including the Captain Arno Jutten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 13, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, daisybertie said: Looking forward to your blog. We will be on the Maasdam in November, can’t wait! Could you tell me who is the Future Cruise Consultant? We had a dreadful experience with the FCC on the Maasdam last year and as we hope to buy another Future Cruise Deposit we would like to know who we will be dealing with! Enjoy your trip. I'll report back when I learn the person's name. I'm pretty sure it's not the same person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozcruizer Posted July 13, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I will be following along too, partly because we will be doing our first Maasdam cruise in November. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 13, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Wonderful report. Dinner looks good at the Pinnacle. But I would rather have my "now gone" chocolate volcano cake instead of the tres leaches cake. Thanks for the pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted July 13, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Looking forward to your review. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted July 13, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Tim, I thought KK had been given the job of Travel and Cruise director? I thought I had read that somewhere before. Is she still onboard? Unless the Kay you are referring to is the same as KK.. Glad you are off to a nice start! Edited July 13, 2019 by CJcruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbecca Posted July 13, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Following as we are joining for 2 weeks at Tokyo on 31 July. Can’t wait. Love all the things you’ve commented on so far. Quick question if I may - is America’s Test Kitchen running? Don’t be too cross with us but we are joining with our 15 year old cruise loving son so would also be great to know if any other teens are spotted. He only needs a couple of nerdy kids to have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 13, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Chewbecca said: Following as we are joining for 2 weeks at Tokyo on 31 July. Can’t wait. Love all the things you’ve commented on so far. Quick question if I may - is America’s Test Kitchen running? Don’t be too cross with us but we are joining with our 15 year old cruise loving son so would also be great to know if any other teens are spotted. He only needs a couple of nerdy kids to have a great time! Re: ATK, I don't see a reference to it. If I do see it, I'll comment in the blog. There is a guest chef on board and that person will do similar demos (actually I like them better than ATK). Re: teens, yes there are some on board, but for long I don't know. A couple years ago we took our 15 year old grand daughter along on a 44 day Asian cruise on the Volendam and she was the only teen for much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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