LIVE FROM the flagship Rotterdam on the 21-day Eastern Caribbean and 150th Anniversary Transatlantic

[Sir PMP]

5 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

I forgot to mention that yesterday, after Happy Hour, we wandered by the BBKings room and stayed for some music by the Dance Band.  There were about 20 people there and 2 couples dancing.  Bring back Lincoln Center Stage!!

 

I never saw any one dancing at the Lincoln Center stage.

[Vict0riann]

8 hours ago, Sir PMP said:

I never saw any one dancing at the Lincoln Center stage.

In fact, there were usually chairs set up over the dance floor - it would have been difficult to dance….

[Vict0riann]

Dinner last night was just the two of us in Club Orange.  We had a kir royale before, in the Ocean Bar, and chatted with Khay, who is having a busy time with all the visitors on board.  Club Orange didn’t seem too busy when we are, about 6:30, but filled up by the time we finished eating.  Our new manager , Wayan, gave us a nice corner table, when we could watch all the comings and goings.   I had the fresh haddock and Pat had the Polish galumpki, the fish was lovely and it was really fresh, the lady at the next table said it was just brought on that morning.  I am a bad “Live Frommer”,  though , I always forget to take a picture of the starter!   
 

 

 

Dessert, rhubarb crisp and the cheese platter, there were crackers, but I had to ask for them!

 

 

[Vict0riann]

The program for today, Good Friday.

 

 

[Vict0riann]

Mass was at 8 this morning, and didn’t end until almost 9.  So we had a late breakfast in the lido for the first time.  It seems to be mainly self-serve, except for things that have to be cooked.  So I helped myself to my favourite smoked salmon and pecan pastry.  And the coffee was good and hot.  
 

 

[Vict0riann]

After breakfast we went to the Crow’s Nest for a cappuccino and to have a look at the historic display that has been set up there.  Lots of pictures and memorabilia.  My pictures aren’t great because of the reflections, but you get the idea.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VMax1700]

2 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

there were crackers, but I had to ask for them!

If you would have asked me, then I would have willingly brought them to you 🤣

[VMax1700]

Ann, as you have HIA is the NY "Value Added Tax" 🙄🤣 covered by HIA or is it an extra charge to your account?

[Vict0riann]

4 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Ann, as you have HIA is the NY "Value Added Tax" 🙄🤣 covered by HIA or is it an extra charge to your account?

So far, we haven’t seen any additional charge for the tax.  We’ve had just a few drinks while in New York waters.  Maybe HAL is treating us.  I’ll check with others who don’t have HIA , and see how it’s being handled for them.  

[Vict0riann]

Roy, @rafinmd brought to my attention that we are now sailing at 5:30!  Crazy Navigator still says Sailaway is at 4, but All Aboard is 5….

 

 

So I checked at the gangway 

 

[terrydtx]

4 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Roy, @rafinmd brought to my attention that we are now sailing at 5:30!  Crazy Navigator still says Sailaway is at 4, but All Aboard is 5….

 

 

So I checked at the gangway 

 

You mean Navigator is wrong, its never wrong, LOL

[Vict0riann]

Dinner menu for tonight.

 

 

[Crusin-Suzan]

What does everyone think of cruise director?   We also have had no charges to our bill!  Was never announced that they changed sailing time today!

[rafinmd]

6 minutes ago, Crusin-Suzan said:

What does everyone think of cruise director?   We also have had no charges to our bill!  Was never announced that they changed sailing time today!

It was in the "Going Ashore" section of the Daily Program. (Post # 304}

 

Roy

[songfool]

8 minutes ago, Crusin-Suzan said:

What does everyone think of cruise director?   We also have had no charges to our bill!  Was never announced that they changed sailing time today!

It was announced during the morning announcements. We heard it, but we were on the second wave of excursions, so we left a little later. 
Karlyne (sp) is very experienced and loves what she does. It shows! We’ve sailed a few times with her. She has handled some challenging situations very gracefully. 

[AV8rix]

I see y'all are about ready to go now!  Have a great crossing, Ann and Pat @Vict0riann, and John @jthek, and all!  Hope yours is as good as mine was on the October 150th in the opposite direction.

[Oceansaway17]

have a great crossing.  Tony from La Lido Loca You Tube channel is on board.  He is a tall big guy and friendly.

I will watch PTZ as the ship leaves.

Glad I found out and did not stay up to watch the 3:30 am arrival.  I saw the ship was very slow coming and then I found out why.  Hope the person is okay.

[bandp407]

Thank you for taking us along and sharing all of your wonderful photos! 

A quick question - with the included beverage package can you simply pay the difference if you order wine that is over the allowed $11? 
 

Have an amazing cruise  ! Bon Voyage! 

[Vict0riann]

1 minute ago, bandp407 said:

Thank you for taking us along and sharing all of your wonderful photos! 

A quick question - with the included beverage package can you simply pay the difference if you order wine that is over the allowed $11? 
 

Have an amazing cruise  ! Bon Voyage! 

Yes, now you just pay the difference, plus a bit more gratuity.

[Vict0riann]

7 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

have a great crossing.  Tony from La Lido Loca You Tube channel is on board.  He is a tall big guy and friendly.

I will watch PTZ as the ship leaves.

Glad I found out and did not stay up to watch the 3:30 am arrival.  I saw the ship was very slow coming and then I found out why.  Hope the person is okay.

A server in the lido said the person was alright - I know I would have been terrified to be lifted off by helicopter in that fog!

[Oceansaway17]

7 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

A server in the lido said the person was alright - I know I would have been terrified to be lifted off by helicopter in that fog!

Yes that can give someone a heart attack.

I was on the Anthem of the Seas in 2021 and we had a helicopter at night (8pm) in high winds take someone off.  A video is on You Tube as this was a risky at best.

[Vict0riann]

We’re still here.  View from the bow cam.  The bow is going to be open, but it’s chilly out there.  I think we might just watch and listen from the comfort of our room!

Edited April 7, 2023 by Vict0riann

[Oceansaway17]

5 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

We’re still here.  View from the bow cam.  The bow is going to be open, but it’s chilly out there.  I think we might just watch and listen from the comfort of our room!

okay I am waiting.   Lets go,

Nice that HAL lets folks on the bow.  Some RCI ships do this too.

hope your TA since it is in the northern part is not too rocking.

 

I was supposed to be on this ship in July, but had to change my plans.

[Vict0riann]

A while ago they were asking urgently for a passenger to report in.  Hope he did so, and that’s not what we’re waiting for.

 

yes I’m wondering about the rocking, too.  I don’t mind a bit of the motion of the ocean, but I really don’t want to fall down.  

Edited April 7, 2023 by Vict0riann

[StLouisCruisers]

There's a tug behind the Rotterdam now.  Might be leaving soon!