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They will publish the report when finished. Following link is the message on the ovv website of the investigation : https://onderzoeksraad.nl/onderzoek/ongeval-op-cruiseschip-bij-bahamas/ Next is an example of a finished report, ofvan explosion on a large sailing ship: https://onderzoeksraad.nl/onderzoek/explosie-aan-boord-van-een-tweemastklipper-8-juni-2006/ it is however all in the dutch language.
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Early Morning Coffee Nieuw Statendam
jakkojakko replied to PitCritter's topic in Holland America Line
This is worth a try. Phone roomservice and ask to bring the coffee to where ever you plan to sit, eg lido. There is a phone on the bar in the crowsnest. Phone from there and enjoy the coffee and the view. -
17 Day Antarctic and Chilean Fjords on MS Maud
jakkojakko replied to fctravel's topic in Hurtigruten
True, The point is that not every ship is equally equiped to handle rough seas. These two ships show that they are vulnerable in these conditions. -
Ms Maud power outage due rogue wave in north sea 22 december.
jakkojakko replied to jakkojakko's topic in Hurtigruten
https://nypost.com/2023/12/21/news/norwegian-cruise-ship-carrying-261-passengers-loses-maneuverability/ -
17 Day Antarctic and Chilean Fjords on MS Maud
jakkojakko replied to fctravel's topic in Hurtigruten
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norwegian-cruise-ship-remains-north-sea-following-storm-power-outage-2023-12-22/ With the Maud disabled on the north sea today due to a rogue wave that shattered the bridge windows and disabled the navigation system, I wouldn't feel comfortable traveling the drake in a storm. -
1. There are no port stops in Antarctica. 2. Temperatures will be just below or even quite a bit above freezing. The only time it will feel cold is when there is a breeze. 3. Because of 1 and 2 there is no need to pack arctic gear. Just a few layers and a windbreaker, gloves and headgear is enough. And if you feel really cold, indoor warmth is just a few steps away. Been there done this. The first time we packed way to much. Enjoy!
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Viewing Northern Lights from a HAL ship?
jakkojakko replied to OlsSalt's topic in Holland America Line
Only if the ships exterior lighting is dimmed/off, which is rarely done. -
It is a similar system as the US has for foreign travellers. They call it ESTA. It is simple, answer some online questions and for a fee you have the visa. Only when answers to questions are false or needing further information, you will be directed to an embassy or consulate for further investigation. For instance on the US questionair, if you answer yes to, "have you ever been convicted of a crime". No visa is issued.
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Was on the cruise before you and I can definitely state that they do not shut down the airflow at night. We never had the airco on full cold but the airflow was cold and cabin not hot. Either they changed policy or your particular room airco was faulty. As for the crew being new. Again same thing, we had no troubles at all . Everything was run smoothly and friendly. I know HAL does change crews, but never everybody at once. Same with food in the mdr. We ate there most of the time and really did not have any complaint on quality or taste. I do not dispute your findings, but it sounds like a totally different ship than I was on.
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Because the crew will stay on and they can/will be affected too.
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If you received your boarding papers/ checkin is all green, then no health assesment required. Just finished a european cruise and no health check what so ever. Alaska may be different.
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5190 or 4180 for 22 day SA and Antarctica cruise
jakkojakko replied to cccole's topic in Holland America Line
For an antarctic cruise you will be missing a lot if you stay in your room or balcony. The only place to be is outside or crowsnest. So it doesn't matter which room you have.