Machta Posted June 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Does anyone know about the “self-guided art tour” on the Rotterdam or any other ship? Is there a podcast, or printout, or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinluvn Posted June 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 24, 2023 You used to be able to go to the “library” and take out a pod that will take you on a tour of the art on the ship. That has not been available for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4food Posted June 25, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2023 After the ipods to borrow disappeared from the HAL ships, you could still download an art tour podcast per ship and use your own device. I did have the podcast file for the Rotterdam R-class (previous Rotterdam) but erased it after she left the fleet. Was hoping to sail on her once more but never happened. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syesmar Posted June 25, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) I don’t know about the new Rotterdam, but the previous Art Tours for several ships were archived. See this Thread for the files. Happy Sailing! Edited June 25, 2023 by syesmar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted June 25, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2023 I once got a print out at the customer service desk on the Rotterdam. But, it didn't contain much information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machta Posted June 26, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Thanks for the replies, everyone. I’ll go to guest services and ask once we’re on board. The HAL website still lists it as an option . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted June 28, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 4:33 PM, Machta said: Thanks for the replies, everyone. I’ll go to guest services and ask once we’re on board. The HAL website still lists it as an option . . . Would you kindly update here to report your findings? Very curious...🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machta Posted July 1, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 7:23 AM, Haljo1935 said: Would you kindly update here to report your findings? Very curious...🤔 I made a note to myself to report after we cruise. Thanks for the idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted July 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2023 The art on the Nieuw Statendam was stunning. We picked up a brochure at Guest Services to use as a guide for a tour. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdufylla Posted July 2, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Ooh, I never even thought to do this! I need to make a note to remember to do this on my next cruises! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machta Posted August 23, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Good afternoon, all! We just returned from our cruise, which was FANTASTIC. The weather held for the most part, and the fjords were spectacular! The Rotterdam is a beautiful ship. Right before we left there was a good offer to upgrade to a Neptune, which we did. Once aboard I asked the concierge in the lounge about the art tour. She printed out a handout of the art available on board including the title, artist, and where it was located, but no other information. There was also a “scavenger hunt” for art that we saw a lot of families with young kids doing on the first sea day. All in all, the art was interesting, but it would have been nice if the handout had offered a little more information on the pieces. The piece we found most interesting was in one of the elevator lobbies (forward elevators, I think), a sculpture of an underwater scene made of bent & cut chicken wire (!) that had been dipped either in brightly colored paint or latex. We looked at it for a long time from many angles. I really liked it, and I have so much admiration for the artist who created such an interesting piece from, of all things, chicken wire! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted August 23, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Thanks @Machta for the update, glad you enjoyed it. Guessing you didn't snap a picture of the Chicken Wire Art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machta Posted August 23, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted August 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: Thanks @Machta for the update, glad you enjoyed it. Guessing you didn't snap a picture of the Chicken Wire Art? I did not take a picture of it . . . I guess you’ll just have to sail on the Rotterdam and see it for yourself! Time to plan another cruise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted August 23, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2023 We were discussing this on roll call yesterday (Koningsdam). I sent a request to guest relations to see if they can assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted August 24, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) I downloaded all the availabe art tours a while back. You can find them on my website HERE THe newer ships don't have art tours. I have suggested they put the information on the navigator app. Keep asking. If they think enough people are interested, they may put something together. Edited August 24, 2023 by The-Inside-Cabin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: THe newer ships don't have art tours. I have suggested they put the information on the navigator app. Keep asking. If they think enough people are interested, they may put something together. What a great suggestion! I will be sure to make that suggestion on board the Rotterdam. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted September 11, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 12:07 PM, The-Inside-Cabin said: I downloaded all the availabe art tours a while back. You can find them on my website HERE THe newer ships don't have art tours. I have suggested they put the information on the navigator app. Keep asking. If they think enough people are interested, they may put something together. This file was sent to me by HAL, for Koningsdam. It is not a complete tour but my be a nice addition to your library KODM_ArtFAQ_Jan2019_lores.pdf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbsca2001 Posted September 19, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 1:15 PM, Haljo1935 said: Thanks @Machta for the update, glad you enjoyed it. Guessing you didn't snap a picture of the Chicken Wire Art? I also loved that sculpture! It was really hard to get a good picture because of the reflections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted September 19, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2023 You will find links to all known art tours HERE If you have one not listed - send me a note and I will add it. connect@theinsidecabin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 19, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 19, 2023 32 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: You will find links to all known art tours HERE If you have one not listed - send me a note and I will add it. connect@theinsidecabin.com Confused - I was excited to see the Rotterdam PDF at the bottom in the first column but when I clicked it said art on the Koningsdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted September 19, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, kazu said: Confused - I was excited to see the Rotterdam PDF at the bottom in the first column but when I clicked it said art on the Koningsdam? My mistake. It is the Koningsdam. Fixed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted September 20, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Have the wall sculptures from Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938 that were retained by HAL when Amsterdam was sold to Fred. Olsen found a home on any current ship yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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