COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2008 One of the ports on our Eurodam New England itinerary is a fine city my DH and I have already visited.We thought we would remain onboard and enjoy some of the facilities the ship has to offer when presumably she will be a little quieter. Perhaps breakfast in the dining room ,rather than room service,We are even toying with renting one of the infamous poolside cabanas(weather,availability and reviews withstanding) Our first cruise was 7 days and all so new to us. We thought we would take a day and simply savor the ship. Any suggestions for our ship day??? I realize the choices are many but any particularly nice when ship is less busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karylj Posted June 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We just returned from 12 nights on Zuiderdam, Venice to Barcelona. On our sea day, I borrowed an I-Pod from the Explorations cafe which included a self guided tour of all of the beautiful artwork on the ship. The recording was upbeat, funny, and informative, and I truly enjoyed the hour it took to tour the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We just returned from 12 nights on Zuiderdam, Venice to Barcelona. On our sea day, I borrowed an I-Pod from the Explorations cafe which included a self guided tour of all of the beautiful artwork on the ship. The recording was upbeat, funny, and informative, and I truly enjoyed the hour it took to tour the ship. Thank you !! Just the kind of thing we had in mind. I would so enjoy an art tour. Perfect!! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted June 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think the spa runs port-day specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We just returned from 12 nights on Zuiderdam, Venice to Barcelona. On our sea day, I borrowed an I-Pod from the Explorations cafe which included a self guided tour of all of the beautiful artwork on the ship. The recording was upbeat, funny, and informative, and I truly enjoyed the hour it took to tour the ship. You stole my idea!!:D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think the spa runs port-day specials. All the ships that we have been on do run a port day special for various things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2008 If the Pinnacle or Tamarind is open for lunch that day, you might consider eating there and enjoying looking out at the views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted June 29, 2008 We've been to so many Caribbean and Canada/New England ports many, many times and often don't leave the ship or only leave for a short time. We sometimes get off only to walk around the port area, roam into nearby shops or go for lunch and reboard after a brief time ashore. The ship is at its best IMO when most people are off in port. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted June 29, 2008 More often than not Pinnacle is closed in port but not always. Sometimes you might get lucky and find it is open and you can enjoy a wonderful lunch there. (Cost is $10 per person.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thank you every one . Wonderful ideas. We dined in the Pinnacle our last cruise never thought of it for lunch. The Tamarind should be open regardless, correct?? The menu sound delicious!!The port specials you speak of will this information come to our cabin?? Our"ship day"may turn out to be the most event filled of all lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted June 29, 2008 #11 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The port specials you speak of will this information come to our cabin?? Oh, yes! :D Maybe one of those new Microsoft digital photography classes will be available, if you're interested in that. Or a cooking class. Or wine-tasting, or drink mixing class? Check your Daily Program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #12 Share Posted June 29, 2008 If the information isn't delivered to your cabin early in the morning, just stop by the SPA and they will have a BIG board outside listing the daily specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The Pinnacle was open on port days many times when we were on the Veendam and the Westerdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted June 29, 2008 GOODNESS!! You C.Cers are one terrific bunch!! What to choose !.What to choose! My husband would so love the photography class,if anyone sees two gleeful Canadians trying to embrace the ship on a single day that will be us!! I knew the Eurodam being dedicated on my birthday was a good sign! Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugahav Posted June 29, 2008 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Colleyberry, I notice you're from Newmarket and I just wanted to say "hi, neighbour!" We live right next door, in Sharon. ;) Hope you have an awesome cruise, be sure to write a review or tell us all about it. Oh, and take lots of pics!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 29, 2008 #16 Share Posted June 29, 2008 GOODNESS!! You C.Cers are one terrific bunch!! What to choose !.What to choose! My husband would so love the photography class,if anyone sees twogleeful Canadians trying to embrace the ship on a single day that will be us!! I knew the Eurodam being dedicated on my birthday was a good sign! Thank you all Picture of what was shown for the Digital class area of the ship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Colleyberry, I notice you're from Newmarket and I just wanted to say "hi, neighbour!" We live right next door, in Sharon. ;) Hope you have an awesome cruise, be sure to write a review or tell us all about it. Oh, and take lots of pics!! :D Wow "IT,S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL" and it would appear cruising makes even smaller. Eurodam is being dedicated on Canadas' birthday as well. Do you think the Dutch would mind if we claimed a little bit of her for ourselves( our nations have always had a soft spot for one another) I believe Queen Beatrix found safe haven in Canada as a child during World War II. Our capitol Ottawa has a glorious display of tulips every spring. A lovely thankyou from the Dutch people for giving refuge to the Royal family and for our Canadian troops who helped liberate their country. I will be sure and wriite a review,detail,details lol Thank you for your good wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted June 29, 2008 #18 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I plan to stay onboard the ship for our Ashdod and Haifa ports (I was there just last November) and to me, it's a wonderful way to explore and enjoy the ship without all those other people! :) I'll probably find a wonderful spot and curl up and read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #19 Share Posted June 29, 2008 There is much to be said for a quiet spot and a good book. I will scout for some of those special spots when on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLLEYBERRY Posted June 29, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted June 29, 2008 The photography class looks state of the art. Thanks for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted June 30, 2008 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Ruth and I do this quite frequently. We have sailed in the Caribbean so much there is nothing to see in many of the ports. If we shop we know what we want and where it is and go there and come back. It is nice to have the whole ship to ourselves and there ias a lot of peace and quiet. For us the ship is the destination, no the pports... Ruth & Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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