Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2021 This post was recognized by CC Help Jenn! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic" LAFFNVEGAS was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' Good Evening CCer, it has been almost 5 weeks since we disembarked from the Nieuw Amsterdam which was the first Holland America ship to sail after the pause. We were fortunately enough to be on that first sailing having booked it the day that HAL annoucement their return to Alaska. As mentioned in my first Live From we would be returning. September 4th. We were originally booked to cruise the Eurodam in September 2020, with the Pause it was around June 2020 that HAL annouced the total cancellation of the Alaska season of 2020 and many were able to rebook for September 2021 for the same date. So this cruise was actually booked well over a year ago. I knew early on that I just felt confident that we would sale in September 2021. This cruise is very much like the July 24th cruise where we are flying up Friday morning on Alaska Airlines and again using Holland America hotel staying downtown at the Sheraton. This cruise we are meeting up with friends that have already arrived in Seattle. It will be interesting to see the changes/differences between the first sailling and what week 7 of cruising for the Nieuw Amsterdam brings. So stay tune as I start reporting tomorrow 😀 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted September 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Good Evening CCer, it has been almost 5 weeks since we disembarked from the Nieuw Amsterdam which was the first Holland America ship to sail after the pause. We were fortunately enough to be on that first sailing having booked it the day that HAL annoucement their return to Alaska. As mentioned in my first Live From we would be returning. September 4th. We were originally booked to cruise the Eurodam in September 2020, with the Pause it was around June 2020 that HAL annouced the total cancellation of the Alaska season of 2020 and many were able to rebook for September 2021 for the same date. So this cruise was actually booked well over a year ago. I knew early on that I just felt confident that we would sale in September 2021. This cruise is very much like the July 24th cruise where we are flying up Friday morning on Alaska Airlines and again using Holland America hotel staying downtown at the Sheraton. This cruise we are meeting up with friends that have already arrived in Seattle. It will be interesting to see the changes/differences between the first sailling and what week 7 of cruising for the Nieuw Amsterdam brings. So stay tune as I start reporting tomorrow 😀 Well I'll be the first reply! Looking forward to your blog and experiencing a good amount of it with you, woohoo!! See you soon. B 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted September 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Always enjoy reading your reviews and “Live” reports. Smooth sailing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted September 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Round 2 for Lisa! Yippie! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted September 3, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Looking forward to it! L. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted September 3, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I'm looking forward to your reports Lisa. Bon Voyage! ~Nancy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted September 3, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Looking forward to meeting you and your friends on Saturday. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted September 3, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Always enjoy reading your cruise reviews, thanks for taking us with you again. Bon Voyage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryandmarge Posted September 3, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Lisa - I love your "Live from.....threads" This time I'm lucky enough to be able to join you on the awesome cruise and still follow along. Looking forward to seeing the Cruise Critic members that have been adding their "joys" and "pains" of being able to make this trip. Off to the airport for us - See you and others on the ship. Safe travels... Maryell 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted September 3, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Bon Voyage, fair winds & smooth seas. Looking forward to following along on your cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted September 3, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Once again, thanks for taking us along. Very interested in how things have changed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 3, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2021 YAY 🙂 😀. Another Live from Lisa 👍 Looking forward to any reports you have time for and hope you have an absolutely wonderful time! 🛳 🥂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted September 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Headed to Seattle this morning. See you on board! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted September 3, 2021 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Lisa: I am looking forward to your reports. I hope you have a great cruise and good weather. All the best... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted September 3, 2021 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Lisa, how lovely to be back again on our BHB. Have a great cruise. ( I bet you they won’t forget to give you an invitation to the Mariner reception this time) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 3, 2021 #16 Share Posted September 3, 2021 It’s very kind of you to do this again. I appreciate all the information you give and the time you devote to doing so. Have a wonderful time on your cruise and with your friends. Looking forward to reading all about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted September 3, 2021 #17 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Safe travels Lisa and thanks for bringing us along again. I never tire of reading the reports! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted September 3, 2021 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Lisa, Thank you for taking us along with you two again to Alaska. I always enjoy your Live From Threads as you do such a great job on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido deck main Posted September 3, 2021 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Safe travels, looking forward to your reports. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper's Mom Posted September 3, 2021 #20 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Hope that you and Tom have a wonderful time! Lynne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted September 3, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Bon Voyage! Looking forward to your live reporting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D Cruisers Posted September 3, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Hope this cruise is as good if not better than the last! Looking forward to your reports. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted September 3, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 3, 2021 10 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Good Evening CCer, it has been almost 5 weeks since we disembarked from the Nieuw Amsterdam which was the first Holland America ship to sail after the pause. We were fortunately enough to be on that first sailing having booked it the day that HAL annoucement their return to Alaska. As mentioned in my first Live From we would be returning. September 4th. We were originally booked to cruise the Eurodam in September 2020, with the Pause it was around June 2020 that HAL annouced the total cancellation of the Alaska season of 2020 and many were able to rebook for September 2021 for the same date. So this cruise was actually booked well over a year ago. I knew early on that I just felt confident that we would sale in September 2021. This cruise is very much like the July 24th cruise where we are flying up Friday morning on Alaska Airlines and again using Holland America hotel staying downtown at the Sheraton. This cruise we are meeting up with friends that have already arrived in Seattle. It will be interesting to see the changes/differences between the first sailling and what week 7 of cruising for the Nieuw Amsterdam brings. So stay tune as I start reporting tomorrow 😀 Lisa, If you stop in at the Alaskan Fudge Company, tell the owners that Fr. Mc Geean gives his regards. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 3, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Himself said: Lisa, If you stop in at the Alaskan Fudge Company, tell the owners that Fr. Mc Geean gives his regards. Father, I hope to do that, I want to pick up some Fudge myself 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluesplayer Posted September 3, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Thank you for posting again!! Looking forward to your reports. Have a wonderful cruise!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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