Rare HeinBloed Posted May 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2023 This voyage on the OOSTERDAM was chosen because the journey marks our 25th anniversary, calls at two ports in the Azores, and because it is Holland America: always a safe bet for extraordinary voyages. I was referring to the renewal of our connection because the price already included two meals at the Pinnacle Grill, a photo, etc. Then when I asked on the forum, it sounded like a Korean mass wedding event. I was very skeptical, but my curiosity and anticipation won out. Roxy got on board quickly and explained that the captain didn't want to do that. Was it because we're a same-sex couple now? However, she then explained that he had yet to do it with any of the three couples who had previously booked the event in South America, and it would have nothing to do with it. Our anniversary now falls on a port day; this event is only available on sea days. However, we arrived very late, and somehow Roxy managed to get on board on the morning of our anniversary. Then came the next blow: in a conference room? In the old furniture collection, where there is no other space for all sorts of furniture? When we entered the room, we almost fell backward. They turned the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Roxy, Valerie, Milky, Mark, and Leon gave us an unforgettable event. That was all great. Only our cake "disappeared" from the Board Room to Canaletto, and they probably ended up in the Pinnacle Grill. But they were more welcoming at Canaletto, so we preferred celebrating there. Gladly again in five years... it was very nice! Thank you for everything!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted May 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Congratulations! Thank you for letting us know what the experience was like onboard Oosterdam. ~Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysandy Posted May 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2023 We had done a renewal of vows on the Zaandam 12 years ago and it was literally a private party with the Captain and the activities director, and was amazing for the ~$125 we spent. We did another about 7 years ago and it was a mass wedding in the piano bar (can't remember the ship). That wasn't very memorable but still an okay value for the price paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted May 3, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Greysandy said: (can't remember the ship). dam ship or non-dam ship??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysandy Posted May 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, HeinBloed said: dam ship or non-dam ship??? Probably Noordam or Westerdam. We don't spend much time on other cruise lines, except for our upcoming Solar Eclipse cruise on Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby36 Posted May 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Looks lovely, congrats! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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