Bon Voyage - ryansmemom & Chimera

[Krazy Kruizers]

Linda & Lou

I imagine you are getting ready to fly out to San Diego a day or so early for your Hawaiian cruise on the Statendam.

Have a great cruise and hope your first visit to Hawaii won't be your last.

[Pincus]

I second that "bon voyage," and hope you have a wonderful trip.

 

We have done the Hawaii run twice, both times on the Statendam which we love. Since KK came back with reports of air conditioning problems, I would appreciate your reporting back on those when you return.

 

In the meantime...happy sailing.

 

Pincus

[dakrewser]

Bon Voyage!

 

 

And remember, hang loose!

 

-dave

[Krazy Kruizers]

OH OH

Don't tell me that Linda & Lou have already left for San Diego?!

[1cruiselvr]

We are sailing with Lou/Linda, in fact, we will be tablemates. I will let them know that you wished them bon voyage. They were flying to San Diego today, to spend the weekend before boarding the ship on Monday. Happy Sailing!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Bon Voyage to ryansmemom, Chimera and 1cruiselvr.

 

I hope everyone has a wonderful cruise to one of my favorite place.

 

Just remember to say "Mele Kalikimaka" translation is Merry Christmas in hawaiin:p

 

I love Christmas time in Hawaii.

[JimVrhovac]

You guys have a great trip and enjoy the sun.

 

Ruth and I leave tommow (4th) for 14 days on the Veendam. Need the relaxation as the hurricanes we had this summer are still driving us crazy. The have the house gutted and the furniture stored but have not done anything for two weeks.

 

Really look forward to sailing with you next Dec on the Veendam

 

Jim and Ruth

[1cruiselvr]

THANKS EVERYONE! Going crazy with last minute preparations. Can't wait as we have never been to Hawaii at Xmas or any other time!

JimVrhovac: Sorry to hear about your hurricane troubles. You deserve a great vacation! Enjoy!

[ryansmemom]

Hi everyone

 

Thanks so much for your good wishes. 1cruiselvr and Sacdr told us about them when we met so we felt your kindness before we sailed.

 

We had a spectacular cruise!!! We had a wonderful time. We loved the Statendam. She is a very classy ship and very beautiful. Considering the fact that she is due for a major overhaul she is in great shape. It is obvious she has been lovingly maintained.

 

We found her crew to be delightful, as we have always found HAL crews to be. They were smiling and as generous and kind as usual and working very hard. The level of service was excellent. The crew worked very hard and were very gracious.

 

As always, the best part of the cruise for us was the people we shared our cruise with. I have to say, we really lucked out this time. You all know who you are. We had the best time and we miss you. The only cure for this is to do it again and add all of the wonderful people we have sailed with before to the group. Bliss would be a cruise with everyone on board.

 

Hawaii was the best place I've been to so far on this planet. I want to go back. I want another Hawaii cruise.

 

So now my favorite ports are:

 

AT SEA

Any Port in Hawaii

 

Linda

[1cruiselvr]

Hi Linda - we didn't get to say our goodbyes. We enjoyed cruising with you and Lou. Hope to see you on the Veendam next yr. Happy Sailing!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Linda, I am so glad you enjoyed Hawaii. I have not been foruate enough yet to have had a Hawaii cruise but have flown to Hawaii many times. We especially love the Big Island. We call Kona our home away from home. We just have that special feeling when ever we are there.

 

Welcome Home!!!

[Pincus]

Linda, welcome back.

 

We are booked on the 5 January cruise (health of a family member permitting). Do you happen to remember anything about the officers, i.e., captain, hotel manager, CD, etc?

 

Would appreciate your reply.

 

Thanks.

 

Pincus

[HeatherInFlorida]

Linda, welcome home! I don't know how I missed your Bon Voyage! Sounds like you had a heavenly time and I'm so glad. Someone posted pics the other day of the Hawaiian Islands and it really made me want to go back.

 

Glad your safely home. Have a blessed Christmas.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Welcome home Lou and Linda!!!

[ryansmemom]

Linda, welcome back.

 

We are booked on the 5 January cruise (health of a family member permitting). Do you happen to remember anything about the officers, i.e., captain, hotel manager, CD, etc?

 

Would appreciate your reply.

 

Thanks.

 

Pincus

 

 

Hi Pincus

 

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. We are jet lagged.

 

The Officers on the Statendam on our cruise were:

 

Captain Maurits Groothuis

Hotel Manager Fritz Gehner

Chief Engineer Albert Nijessen

Chief Officer Andrew Peddler

Cruise Director Douglas Dunnell

 

I will be happy to answer any other questions and will add my review to Sacdr's as soon as I feel less jet lagged

 

Linda

[Pincus]

Linda, how kind of you to reply.

 

Will wait to see your review...

 

Happy holidays.

 

Pincus