1ANGELCAT Posted December 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 Year from today I expect ( fingers crossed) to be boarding the newest dark blue hulled beauty. Is it time to pack yet [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Definitely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted December 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Always nice to have something fun to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted December 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Absolutely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted December 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 5, 2017 The year will fly by and we will all be there on the dock, looking up at her. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2017 The cruise will be here before you know it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debcruising Posted December 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Yes, by all means start packing! I live near Ft. Lauderdale and plan to drive down to see her when she arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GulfShoresCruiser Posted December 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2017 That's going to be an exciting cruise..... Do we know when the christening will be? Will that be the morning after she arrives in Ft Lauderdale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted December 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I'm pretty sure the christening will be done in the yard when she is launched. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3red Posted December 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 Year from today I expect ( fingers crossed) to be boarding the newest dark blue hulled beauty.Is it time to pack yet [emoji3] Definitely time to go shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Slave Posted January 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Has HAL announced a Christening Cruise or just a Premiere Voyage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2018 She touched water for the first time last month at Fincantieri and, earlier that month, had the coin ceremony by her Madrina (not the same as her future godmother) Anne Marie Bartels, a HAL President Club member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted January 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks for the great pictures John!!!!! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted January 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2018 We have a year and a bit for our cruise on this ship. Not packing yet, but am looking at the different ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted January 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks for posting the pictures. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted January 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Copper 10-8, Any news yet as to who the take-out Captain and Hotel Director will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Copper 10-8, Any news yet as to who the take-out Captain and Hotel Director will be? . Nothing out official yet but the names Darren Bowland and and and Stan Kuppens keep popping upl Mr. Kuppens has taken out the last four new builts. If true, it'll be a first for Capt Bowland, eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penny49 Posted January 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Has HAL announced a Christening Cruise or just a Premiere Voyage? We booked her first cruise with pax on December 5, 2018 , an 18 day transatlantic with a couple of days tacked on after Fort Lauderdale...should be so fun....did the K-dam 30 day Amsterdam to Florida last year and loved her....guess there are minimal changes to the Nieuw Statendam but will be so fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted January 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2018 . Nothing out official yet but the names Darren Bowland and and and Stan Kuppens keep popping upl Mr. Kuppens has taken out the last four new builts. If true, it'll be a first for Capt Bowland, eh Thanks for the information, Copper. I have not sailed with Captain Bowland, but have sailed with Mr. Kuppens. He is a "Class Act" who is very guest friendly and runs an efficient and friendly hotel operation. Crew members seem to really like him. When are the persons who must fill these positions, as well as Chief Engineer, need to be on site for the Nieuw Statendam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks for the information, Copper. I have not sailed with Captain Bowland, but have sailed with Mr. Kuppens. He is a "Class Act" who is very guest friendly and runs an efficient and friendly hotel operation. Crew members seem to really like him. When are the persons who must fill these positions, as well as Chief Engineer, need to be on site for the Nieuw Statendam? Capt. Bowland has a lot of experience; he came from RCI and was most recently a fleet captain with HAL traveling to ships for Corporate Marine Quality Assurance Certain positions are already there staying in hotels until the ship is ready to move in Captain/Chief Engineer/Chief Electrician/Facility Mngr, etc. usually by Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted January 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 18, 2018 She touched water for the first time last month at Fincantieri and, earlier that month, had the coin ceremony by her Madrina (not the same as her future godmother) Anne Marie Bartels, a HAL President Club member Thank ypu for sharing the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted January 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thanks for your reply, Copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted January 19, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I'll be on the premier voyage too :D ... A well earned treat after my first summer season with my own bed & breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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