* ms N Statendam, N Amsterdam, Koningsdam, Rotterdam & Eurodam Sail a Ways - Feb. 3 *

[Krazy Kruizers]

3 long toots from the Koningsdam

[rkacruiser]

2 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

I have a question - why did they name the new ship "Nieuw" Statendam; couldn't they just have called her Statendam?  

Maybe for marketing purposes?

 

I thought it interesting that during the dedication ceremonies yesterday that Mr. Ashford had a brief review of the history being the Statendam name.  Plus on the video wall, the name Statendam was in bold print with the "Nieuw" in smaller, lighter print.

[ski ww]

Nice loud toots. Bon Voyage fair winds & smooth seas.

[ger_77]

I think the PE cam operator dozed off!

[travelnap]

Nieuw Amsterdam next to leave.

[fatcat04]

This is the shirt to look for. My handsome dh. 

[Copper10-8]

2 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

Maybe for marketing purposes?

 

I thought it interesting that during the dedication ceremonies yesterday that Mr. Ashford had a brief review of the history being the Statendam name.  Plus on the video wall, the name Statendam was in bold print with the "Nieuw" in smaller, lighter print.

 

The third Pinnacle that comes out in 2021 will have a "Nieuw" in front of her name also, I'm afraid

[Krazy Kruizers]

Nieuw Amsterdam is on the move.

[fatcat04]

We are on deck 10 aft.

[travelnap]

Just now, Copper10-8 said:

 

The third Pinnacle that comes out in 2021 will have a "Nieuw" in front of her name also, I'm afraid

Will it be the Nieuw Ryndam?  That was my first HAL cruise and I loved that ship.

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, fatcat04 said:

This is the shirt to look for. My handsome dh. 

 

 

Hilo Hattie? 

[Vict0riann]

4 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

Maybe for marketing purposes?

 

I thought it interesting that during the dedication ceremonies yesterday that Mr. Ashford had a brief review of the history being the Statendam name.  Plus on the video wall, the name Statendam was in bold print with the "Nieuw" in smaller, lighter print.

 

I think I am just going to call her Statendam, and skip the Nieuw!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Nieuw Amsterdam turning towards the channel.

[Copper10-8]

Just now, travelnap said:

Will it be the Nieuw Ryndam?  That was my first HAL cruise and I loved that ship.

 

Someone put that name in Wikipedia, then deleted it. Hasn't been officially decided yet. I'm hoping for Prinsendam

[erewhon]

Departure toot NS and underway.

[travelnap]

Nieuw Statendam will be right behind the NA.

[kazu]

1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Someone put that name in Wikipedia, then deleted it. Hasn't been officially decided yet. I'm hoping for Prinsendam

I have been holding out secret hope that the would buy a ship/whatever of a small size and it would be the Prinsendam. 😉 

 

somehow to me, Prinsendam doesn't fit a Pinnacle Class ship but it would be a nice remembrance.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Wishing all the Nieuw Amsterdam passengers a great cruise.

[Vict0riann]

It is funny - I have occasionally heard people saying "I'm going on the Nieuw" - now no one will know which Nieuw they're talking about!

[CMDE]

For Rotterdam, I assume all the Feb 3 passengers got on? It just looks rather empty. 

 

We are leaving next Sunday - is there a reliable place to check online to find out about fog at Tampa?

[kazu]

1 minute ago, travelnap said:

Nieuw Statendam will be right behind the NA.

 

We'll soon find out if she toots.  She has a charter on board IIRC so there might be some?

[Copper10-8]

Just now, kazu said:

I have been holding out secret hope that the would buy a ship/whatever of a small size and it would be the Prinsendam. 😉 

 

somehow to me, Prinsendam doesn't fit a Pinnacle Class ship but it would be a nice remembrance.

 

I'm afraid the smaller ships with HAL are history 

[kazu]

7 minutes ago, fatcat04 said:

This is the shirt to look for. My handsome dh. 

 

Now THAT'S a bright shirt.  We should be able to spot you 😄 

[travelnap]

Long early toots from the NA.

[Krazy Kruizers]

3 long toots from the Nieuw Amsterdam