Btimmer's Almost Live Nieuw Statendam Canada, Greenland, Iceland Trip - 8/3-27/22

[Btimmer]

We're off again to cruise on the Nieuw Statendam from Boston to Canada, Greenland, and Iceland and return to Boston for most of the month of August.  These ports are all new to us and we're once again really looking forward to this trip. We have a few shore excursions booked, but primarily we want to walk and visit the local ports we stop at.

 

We were last on the Nieuw Statendam for its inaugural voyage from Civitavecchia to FLL.  On that voyage we had a postage stamp sized interior SPA room.  For this trip we have an aft inside room.

 

I'll do my customary reporting here with pictures and entertain questions.  I'll also be doing my daily blog (no pictures) at a link I'll provide later.

 

Please join us and come along.

[0106]

Thank you for taking us along!  I’m looking for a cruise that may give me the opportunity to see the Northern Lights.Let us know of you see them.

[Btimmer]

We're probably a bit early for them, but I'll let you know as one of our nightly rituals to venture out on Deck 9 aft and look at the stars just before bedtime.

[oakridger]

That sounds wonderful!  All new ports are even more exciting.  I love your reports so will be watching for them as you get time to post.

 

I hope your travels to Boston run smoothly.

 

Bon Voyage,

~Nancy

[Btimmer]

If you'd like to read about our previous cruise on the NS, go to the following link: 

 

timmer2018europe2.blogspot.com

 

Please note the most current posting is on top.  You'll have to scroll back to the start.

Edited July 31, 2022 by Btimmer

[The-Inside-Cabin]

42 minutes ago, Btimmer said:

We're off again to cruise on the Nieuw Statendam from Boston to Canada, Greenland, and Iceland and return to Boston for most of the month of August.  These ports are all new to us and we're once again really looking forward to this trip. We have a few shore excursions booked, but primarily we want to walk and visit the local ports we stop at.

 

We were last on the Nieuw Statendam for its inaugural voyage from Civitavecchia to FLL.  On that voyage we had a postage stamp sized interior SPA room.  For this trip we have an aft inside room.

 

I'll do my customary reporting here with pictures and entertain questions.  I'll also be doing my daily blog (no pictures) at a link I'll provide later.

 

Please join us and come along.

Looking forward to your posts - we will be seeing you onboard!   Only our COVID test remains (fingers crossed)

[Florida_gal_50]

Looking forward to hearing about it.  This is definitely a cruise I’m interested in.

[Blue Eyes]

Looking forward to traveling along with you…

[Btimmer]

Just now, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Looking forward to your posts - we will be seeing you onboard!   Only our COVID test remains (fingers crossed)

We have the health questionnaire, Verify, and ArrivCan to complete which we'll do tomorrow.  We'll do our Covid testing on Monday.

[kplady]

I'll probably not be able to follow along, since we'll be on the cruise with you!  I'll read it all when we get home.

 

Covid tests on Monday, Verifly and ArriveCan just about done...packing done....can't wait!!

Laura

[Btimmer]

One thing that's really interesting about the start of this cruise is that EVERYONE'S boarding times were changed a few days ago due to a US Coast Guard inspection of the ship.   It will certainly be interesting to see how all passengers are boarded in a 1.5 time span beginning at 1:30pm.  We typically like to board in time for lunch; now it looks like dinner is the goal.

[ScottishMaid]

Hi Tim, 

Looking forward to your reports as we considered doing this cruise. But be very careful. Friends on the current Zaandam Voyage of the Vikings caught Covid within the first week and their 5 day quarantine caused them to miss 4 ports (Iceland and Norway). There's been quite a bit of Covid on that ship and now the Captain is requiring masks be worn. Hope you stay healthy!

Jill

[Btimmer]

Just now, ScottishMaid said:

Hi Tim, 

Looking forward to your reports as we considered doing this cruise. But be very careful. Friends on the current Zaandam Voyage of the Vikings caught Covid within the first week and their 5 day quarantine caused them to miss 4 ports (Iceland and Norway). There's been quite a bit of Covid on that ship and now the Captain is requiring masks be worn. Hope you stay healthy!

Jill

Thanks, Jill.  As Covid survivors, we will certainly do our best.  We're only doing 4 excursions; otherwise we're doing our own thing.

 

Have you considered the Westerdam 10/2 cruise out of Seattle?

[Bookited]

53 minutes ago, Btimmer said:

We have the health questionnaire, Verify, and ArrivCan to complete which we'll do tomorrow.  We'll do our Covid testing on Monday.

Taking our proctored covid test at 0 dark thirty before our flight out Monday morning. Have enjoyed your almost live posts before and looking forward to meeting you maybe under the stars.

[Btimmer]

2 minutes ago, Bookited said:

Taking our proctored covid test at 0 dark thirty before our flight out Monday morning. Have enjoyed your almost live posts before and looking forward to meeting you maybe under the stars.

We'll do something similar Re: testing.  I'll be at the second half of the M&G.  Please look me up. I'll likely have an orange Dutch soccer shirt on that day.

[Bookited]

Will do!

[Btimmer]

58 minutes ago, ScottishMaid said:

Hi Tim, 

Looking forward to your reports as we considered doing this cruise. But be very careful. Friends on the current Zaandam Voyage of the Vikings caught Covid within the first week and their 5 day quarantine caused them to miss 4 ports (Iceland and Norway). There's been quite a bit of Covid on that ship and now the Captain is requiring masks be worn. Hope you stay healthy!

Jill

Jill, can you unblock me from your spam filter.  I tried to send you a message but it was blocked.

[ScottishMaid]

1 hour ago, Btimmer said:

Jill, can you unblock me from your spam filter.  I tried to send you a message but it was blocked.

Sorry about that. Please try again and let me know if it doesn't get through. Do you still have the same email address as 2 years ago? I presume so if you got my email.

[Btimmer]

We got serious about the cruise tonight and formally booked our Monday morning flight and two nights lodging at the Hilton Boston Downtown Faneuil.  Normally we fly standby, but this time we wanted the assurance of reaching Boston before our cruise.

[travelnap]

Look forward to following along with your trip.  You do a great job of taking us all along with you on your voyage.

[cunnorl]

 I will be following along as we are booked on the same trip for 2023.

Have a wonderful and safe trip!

[BoatsandTrains]

11 hours ago, Btimmer said:

We have the health questionnaire, Verify, and ArrivCan to complete which we'll do tomorrow.  We'll do our Covid testing on Monday.

We have the same chore list and timeline (plus packing). See you on board!  

[Been There, Planning That]

We'd done all the research for each port, and then cancelled just before final payment.

 

I'll sure be reading your daily posts of all we'll be missing.

 

Ruth

[Alberta Quilter]

2 minutes ago, Been There, Planning That said:

We'd done all the research for each port, and then cancelled just before final payment.

 

I'll sure be reading your daily posts of all we'll be missing.

 

Ruth

Me too!!
 

Hope everyone on this cruise stays safe and healthy and has a really good time!  Looking forward to all the reports.

[johnlcruise]

See you on board. Looking forward, "To This Most Excellent Adventure"