Almost Live: Maasdam - Seattle to Sydney 2019

[Btimmer]

2 hours ago, CJcruzer said:

Tim, I thought KK had been given the job of Travel and Cruise 

director?  I thought I had read that somewhere before.   Is she still onboard?   Unless the Kay you are referring to is the same as KK..

 

Glad you are off to a nice start!  

 

 

I don't think KK is onboard but I'll inquire today.  Kay is a super EXC guide from NZ and wasn't on the Sri Lankan leg we were on.

[Chewbecca]

Thanks for the super fast response!

[erewhon]

Following your blog, thank you.

[bcummin]

Kay was wonderful when we boarded in December in Sydney.  She left in East Timor,  when Brett boarded.  Is Matthew still on board?

I do not remember Lance on the Sri Lanka cruise.  Did he board after Feb. 15???

Thank you, Tim, for bringing us back on board ms Maasdam.

Barbara

[Btimmer]

Kay left in Papeete and wasn't back on for Sri Lanka.  Matthew is not on board.  I can't find a reference in my notes to Lance being on board. So it may have been another cruise we were on with him, perhaps the Oosterdam.  

[Btimmer]

For those wondering about the title of this thread, it's not titled 'Almost Live' because I only post once per day.  It's really a tribute to a former Seattle TV comedy show that sort of mimicked Saturday Night Live, and it had the title 'Almost Live'.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Enjoying your reports.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I am proud of myself -- I remembered to go back and read your blob -- excellent.

[Lido deck main]

Following, great reporting.

[Briansbrain]

Sorry, didn’t know how to start a new question🧐. Can anyone tell me what beers are stocked, my DH is a craft beer or IPA guy, and not sure if a beverage package would work for us, thanks. We are on the Maasdam in November 

[Btimmer]

I'll see if I can find out.

[Overhead Fred]

7 hours ago, Briansbrain said:

Sorry, didn’t know how to start a new question🧐. Can anyone tell me what beers are stocked, my DH is a craft beer or IPA guy, and not sure if a beverage package would work for us, thanks. We are on the Maasdam in November 

 

Check the bar menus on this site:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/specialty-2/hal-regular-and-specialty-restaurants/hal-beverage-menus

 

On our last few cruises, they always had bottles of Langunitas IPA (12oz). I am sure it varies from ship to ship and cruise to cruise. The draft beer selection is lacking IMHO. 

 

Note- the above experience was not on the Maasdam. We have yet to sail her.

Edited July 14, 2019 by Overhead Fred
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[Briansbrain]

2 hours ago, Overhead Fred said:

 

Check the bar menus on this site:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/specialty-2/hal-regular-and-specialty-restaurants/hal-beverage-menus

 

On our last few cruises, they always had bottles of Langunitas IPA (12oz). I am sure it varies from ship to ship and cruise to cruise. The draft beer selection is lacking IMHO. 

 

Note- the above experience was not on the Maasdam. We have yet to sail her.

Thanks Overhead!

[Bellair]

Look forward to seeing you on board on the 28th Of August. Many thanks for all your work on the CC meeting 29th.

Safe travels

Bellair

[Krazy Kruizers]

Great pictures Bellair.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Enjoyed reading about your day in Ketchikan.

[erewhon]

Five cruise  ships in  Ketchikan, what a busy day.

[Btimmer]

Day 4 is up which covers Sitka.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have often been awakened by the fire alarms.

 

Glad you enjoyed your day in Sitka.  We have been there many times and do enjoy that port.

 

Great report.

[erewhon]

Thanks  for the update.

During cruises we have been woken by fire alams, some fellow passengers fully dressed and wearing lifejackets stood in the hallway.

[tkwbear]

ATK is not on the Maasdam. I just did 3 weeks in Alaska out of San Francisco.

 

The guest chef we had was very good. No more cooking classes.

[baw53]

Really enjoying your blog.Look forward to each day’s reports.We are booked on the Masadam , June1st 2020 , 2 week Alaskan EXC, Vancouver back to Vancouver .First time with HAL.

[CJcruzer]

Tim,

 

Enjoying your blog.  Read about the talk regarding stern warning (?) regarding visa/immigration for your Russian ports,   

 

 

Sent you an email asking what was said, specifically about Vladivostok - as we have that port stop next April.   From the report of April 2019 sailing, passengers could walk-off, tour independently, without visa, after having met with immigration.   

 

Would appreciate hearing procedures on your cruise,

 

Thanks, and enjoy!

 

[Croptop]

Thanks for posting this thread (and your blog). I've only ever cruised on Princess ships so far and I'm looking at booking a cruise on HAL to expand my horizons so I'll be following along (quietly from the back row) with great interest. Hope you have a great trip.

[dchip]

Loving your blog. Our cruise on the Maasdam ended 7-9-19. What a wonderful journey it was. If you like beer, the brewery in Kodiak was a lot of fun. We visited the Bear Town Market. The vendors there had handcrafted items. We also walked out to North End Park. Ended up clocking 25,000 steps that day!!

 

Cheers and thanks again,

Denise