Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 27, 2022 Author #51 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Good Afternoon, the morning started out cool and overcast. The sun came and turned into a beautiful day. Zaandam in Port. It was sad to see that all the shops in terminal were gone. I was told that they would be back late July. Trying a PEI beverage while waiting for happy hour. 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 27, 2022 Author #52 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Happy Hour round two. It's 50% off. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted June 27, 2022 #53 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Somehow, I missed it when you began your live from. I'm glad I found it and that you are sharing your cruise with us. Zaandam is one of the ships we really like. On the sea days, be sure to be in the atrium at noon and hope they play the organ. The last time we were on her, DH talked to the Production Manager about the organ. After a couple of conversations, the Production Manager found the different discs for the organ, and switched out the one they always seemed to play and replaced it with "Ghost Riders in the Sky" There is an interesting article about the organ on line, but I can't find the link. You might try googling it. I'm looking forward to the next installment.. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 27, 2022 #54 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I almost went into a panic seeing the empty terminal in Halifax. They had the best shopping on that route. I'm glad the shops are coming back in time for my cruise in October. My t-shirts from the last time I was there are getting kind of ragged. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted June 27, 2022 #55 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I did a great winery tour on PEI - Rossignol winery. I still have their stemless wine glass. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of their wines. They make great liqueurs from native fruits. The raspberry is sooooo good. I booked it again for my cruise this fall. You have to see a few lighthouses on the tour first, but the winery is worth it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Newly Retired Teachers Posted June 27, 2022 #56 Share Posted June 27, 2022 We just found this Live Blog, and thank you for posting it. We are booked for the 9th, like many others, for the 35 day Voyage of the Vikings. Your pictures are great, as well as the daily programs. Do you know if they are planning a Mariner Awards gathering on your cruises? Bob & Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 28, 2022 Author #57 Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Newly Retired Teachers said: We just found this Live Blog, and thank you for posting it. We are booked for the 9th, like many others, for the 35 day Voyage of the Vikings. Your pictures are great, as well as the daily programs. Do you know if they are planning a Mariner Awards gathering on your cruises? Bob & Steve I don’t know. If it happens I’ll try to remember to share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfairers Posted June 28, 2022 #58 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks for posting all the info! And the pics are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted June 28, 2022 #59 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I like what you're doing, keep going. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 28, 2022 Author #60 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Good Morning, the Zaandam has three happy hour times. 4 in the Ocean Bar and Crows Nest, 9 in the Sea View Bar and 10 in yhe Ocean Bar. Despite the wording on the daily it appears that all drinks are 50% off. I got another blueberry beer and it was 3.50. Last night's dinner was in the lido. Food and service were on par with other ships. We finally went to a show last night, the comedian Drew Fraser. We saw him on the Eurodam in April and is a good show to catch, unless you are easily offended. Today's When and Where 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 28, 2022 Author #61 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Good Afternoon, Sydney is a wonderful place to visit. Today the sun is shining and the winds are strong. I found the craft fair. It moved to a new location and is much smaller. The terminal has plenty of places to part with your money. I bought a salmon from a local artist. It's really nice up close. 24 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 28, 2022 #62 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I've never checked out the terminal shopping in Sydney. Maybe in October. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 28, 2022 Author #63 Share Posted June 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, dfish said: I've never checked out the terminal shopping in Sydney. Maybe in October. After we went back to the ship I stopped in the lounge for a drink. A woman was watching tv. From the side my first thought was that you made it onboard! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semibeater Posted June 28, 2022 #64 Share Posted June 28, 2022 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semibeater Posted June 28, 2022 #65 Share Posted June 28, 2022 View from our veranda today in Sydney. If we cross paths I will say HI! With you to Boston.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 28, 2022 Author #66 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Some observations up to this point. Tuesday we put laundry out by 9 am. When we went to the room to get ready for dinner it was returned. Quick good service. I'm used to see Canaletto and Tamarind staff pushing their dinners. What surprised me was the Pinnacle Grill pushing the lunch on the one sea day on this cruise. We took the bait and are giving it a try. We've both had random dinner reservations appear on our daily itinerary. We check each day to keep it accurate. The Effy store was too hot every day. The staff, who we met on Eurodam, asked us to complain. During 9pm happy hour we submitted feedback through Navigator app. Today the shops temperature is comfortable. The TV service that we are used to on the newer ships is nonexistent on this ship. Definitely a step back in time. Tonight we had another nice dinner in the lido. 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted June 28, 2022 #67 Share Posted June 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said: Tonight we had another nice dinner in the lido. We are dinner in the lido people mostly. Much easier to mix 'n match dishes. 😇 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 28, 2022 #68 Share Posted June 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said: Some observations up to this point. Tuesday we put laundry out by 9 am. When we went to the room to get ready for dinner it was returned. Quick good service. I'm used to see Canaletto and Tamarind staff pushing their dinners. What surprised me was the Pinnacle Grill pushing the lunch on the one sea day on this cruise. We took the bait and are giving it a try. We've both had random dinner reservations appear on our daily itinerary. We check each day to keep it accurate. The Effy store was too hot every day. The staff, who we met on Eurodam, asked us to complain. During 9pm happy hour we submitted feedback through Navigator app. Today the shops temperature is comfortable. The TV service that we are used to on the newer ships is nonexistent on this ship. Definitely a step back in time. Tonight we had another nice dinner in the lido. I found the tv service wasn’t great on the koningsdam in March either. It might not be your ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted June 28, 2022 #69 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) On my April cruise HAL had let one of the TV contracts expire. I was really bummed as my sailing had 8 sea days and nothing binge worthy. Unfortunately the Zaandam is still on the old system. I wish they had upgraded that. That really is a part of modern life that HAL hasn’t really caught on to. however this cruise is port intensive so maybe TV is not so important Edited June 28, 2022 by Mary229 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 28, 2022 #70 Share Posted June 28, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 3:02 PM, Crazy For Cats said: It was sad to see that all the shops in terminal were gone. I was told that they would be back late July That's really disappointing news because those small business shops offered items that could not be found elsewhere. Lots of unique items and, as a book lover, I found books that could not be obtained in the United States at one shop that sold such items. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 29, 2022 Author #71 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Florida_gal_50 said: I found the tv service wasn’t great on the koningsdam in March either. It might not be your ship. The current system is the old system. No on demand movies or shows. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 29, 2022 Author #72 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Good Evening, after dinner we watched Cantare and we both thought the performances were good. Happy Hour strikes again with a beautiful view. 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted June 29, 2022 #73 Share Posted June 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said: The current system is the old system. No on demand movies or shows. They used to have current movies on demand on the newer ships but now they seem several years old. I’m not big on Hal’s shows so I love curling up in bed at night and watching a movie. It’s a luxury I don’t have at home because work takes up so much of my time. It’s not too interesting when some of the movies at 40 years old. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 29, 2022 #74 Share Posted June 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said: After we went back to the ship I stopped in the lounge for a drink. A woman was watching tv. From the side my first thought was that you made it onboard! Don't I wish! But, I will be onboard next year! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryandmarge Posted June 29, 2022 #75 Share Posted June 29, 2022 37 minutes ago, dfish said: Don't I wish! But, I will be onboard next year! Hi Debbie - I try to follow the Daily when I can so I'm familiar with some of the names and where people are from. My sister and I live in Valley City, OH so about an hour from Kent where you live. I noticed yesterday that you posted on here that you are on the Zaandam on the 25 day cruise next July 29th 2023 up thru Greenland and Iceland. My sister and I have also booked this cruise so I look forward to hopefully meeting you then. We've done N England and Quebec cruises in the past and Iceland has always been on our bucket list. Fingers crossed that we all stay healthy and are able to cross this off our list. Safe travels. Maryell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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