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Zuiderdam gets what Noordam had done when she goes to Europe in 2015.

Her Europe 2015 sailings are now open.

Weather in FL today is great. Heavy rain yesterday and even tornado warning. We are staying at the worthington resort. Leaving here tomorrow to get to port for 12ish

Well if you don't go to the FOD meet then will see you at the CC meet that's been organised.

Luke & Jay : I also e-mailed you but I have photos for you from the cruise!

We have just published our review of our March 1 through March 8 Eastern Caribbean cruise on the HAL Westerdam. In addition to lots of photos of the ship and ports. We have also included on the "Menus" tab, copies of all the restaurant and bar menus; as well as food photos . The review is on our website http://www.thepreismans.com. Enjoy!

Great review and EXCEPTIONAL, exceptional photographs!

 

- Cabana Club Dinner: This has to be the most romantic Table for Two dinner. The lights of Old San Juan twinkled in the background. Food and service from the Tamarind. Cellar Master Tony was Host and he ensured wonderful wine pairings that complemented a lovely menu.

 

I'm glad that you experienced the Cabana Club Dinner. I did it in November on the Nieuw Amsterdam and we were just completely blown away by the presentation.

Was she in dry dock recently? She seemingly appears to be looking very fresh and new. Great photos!

What about Hugo, is he still on as Hotel diector?

The Hotel Director is Sean Wurmhoeringer. Outstanding guy!

Hi Everyone,

I felt compelled to take a few minutes from my cruise to share some thoughts.

I am very much a cruise veteran and have sailed nearly all cruise lines, most being with RCI, Carnival, NCL.

I must tell you that I'm definitely a convert to NCL now. In fact, I'm already going to book out either Breakaway, Getaway (again), or Epic for a year from now. The product, activities, services have been nothing short of incredible. The crew? Smiles, smiles, smiles, and more smiles.....

There's probably not much else I can share that hasn't already been on here. I just wanted to share. Those who know my handle know how often I cruise so I wanted to make this a compelling share.

Steve

We just arrived in Fort Lauderdale, staying at a resort, counting down the days now

Hi guys. I arrive tomorrow and look forward to meeting everyone!

if the Statendam sells, Ithink we have the name the first Pinacle class ship.

I would LOVE that!

Thanks for everyone's replies. This could be my first cruise ever not bringing a tux!

Greetings,

I am on the 8 March, 2014 sailing of Norwegian Getaway. I always enjoy dressing up in a tux on formal nights.

Given how seemingly casual NCL has become (I've not been on NCL for several years), does Getaway even have formal nights?

It would be one less thing to pack so I'm curious ahead of time.

Thanks!

I'll be on board with you all, along with my best friend Mark.

 

Clint

Hi Clint,

Feel free to e-mail me at : info@shipcafe.net

Hope to meet you on board.

Hi Luke and Jay, I am on the same sailing as you. Not sure if I'll do the FOD gathering.

Thanks for the review! I'll be aboard the 8 March sailing coming up shortly.

I've just booked this cruise myself.

You were standing adjacent to one of my best friends and his mom. I caught them on the Port Everglades web cam and they told me to look for them next to the flag.

Forgot to mention I am the person with the USA flag.

 

 

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The Rotterdam was actually in Kusadasi, Turkey today.

 

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Amsterdam -- San Francisco, Calfornia (to Dry Dock – next sailing December 18)

Eurodam -- San Juan, Puerto Rico 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Maasdam -- At Sea (from Madeira, Portugal to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

Nieuw Amsterdam -- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Noordam -- At Sea (from St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas)

Oosterdam -- Mystery Island 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Prinsendam -- At Sea (Atlantic Ocean: from Devil's Island, French Guiana to Macapá, Brazil)

Rotterdam -- Kralendijk, Bonaire 8:00 AM - Midnight

Ryndam -- Mahogany Bay, Roatán 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Statendam -- SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Webcam: http://live6.truelook.com/face/newfa...imagemap.y=129

Webcam: http://www.sundiegolive.com/

Veendam -- At Sea (from San Diego, California to Hilo, Hawaii)

Volendam -- Komodo Island 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Westerdam -- Philipsburg, St. Maarten 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Zaandam -- Puerto Chacabuco, Chile 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Zuiderdam -- At Sea (Caribbean Sea: from Willemstad, Curaçao to Gatun Lake, Panama)

Eastern Hemisphere: Thursday, December 5, 2013

Oosterdam -- Kuto, Île des Pins 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Volendam -- Benoa (Denpasar), Bali 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

It is the Amsterdam. She has just completed her 75 day Grand Asia voyage and goes into dry dock today in San Francisco.

She then sails on a Panama Canal cruise on 18 December from San Francisco.

There's a mystery ship in Long Beach this morning. Parked in Carnival's usual spot. Any details on which ship it could be?[ATTACH]294762[/ATTACH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is the Amsterdam. She has just completed her 75 day Grand Asia voyage and goes into dry dock today in San Francisco.

She then sails on a Panama Canal cruise on 18 December from San Francisco.

Where did it come from and where is it going?[ATTACH]294761[/ATTACH]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I see that she is pulling up alonside the pier now on the Fort Lauderdale webcam.

Just off Nieuw Amsterdam this past Sunday and a friend and I joined this event the evening of Cozumel. We had a massive wind, rain, and lightning storm but the staff went well above the call of duty. While getting absolutely soaked, they were checking on us in our cabana to make sure we were "okay" and that our wine glasses were full.

The cost was $129 per person and the menu was exactly that which was attached on this thread.

It makes sense that they add something aft. Likely will have to have structural changed to support the flow rider. If they do it, it would be above the superstructure and have better views.

 

On Mariner I don't think they had the windows open around deck 12 spa, so putting cabins around this area would probably work.

 

We are on navigator in March, so will know by then.

 

 

 

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Navigator does not have a FlowRider.

Laundry was $20/bag everyday on Maasdam in April.

This was the cost for me to send a bag out just this month on the Noordam.

Thanks for your well thought out and well written report. I enjoyed reading it and am amazed that two souls could have such different, but honest impressions of the same week on the same ship. I post my comments with due respect to your review.

 

We were also on the 10/25 sailing and our experience was different from yours.

 

Wow it really is amazing how the experiences can vary so much on the same ship. That said, I am very glad that you had a wonderful experience.

My parents were also on board in an SA and they almost never wanted to leave the suite (they did). They had exceptional stateroom facilities and service and we all had a great time.

BrianTom : I think that we may have met on board? Drop me a line in any case via my web site link below. :)