Secrets on those 'dam ships

[fusion927]

On 9/23/2023 at 6:29 PM, ShipWalker said:

When I am on a ship I like to explore looking for out of the way things. “Secret” things and places if you must.

 

 

 

I thought I would share a few. Maybe you have some secrets to share, too.

 

 

 

On the Noordam and Eurodam (and maybe on others) there is what I call the acoustic chamber. There are two of these nearby to each other on of the two ships.

 

 

Stand in the center of it under the middle light and talk.  You will notice an “odd” occurrence. It is like talking in a sealed chamber. Nobody else nearby you will notice it but yourself.

 

 

The Pinnacle ships have the same thing at the lower entrances to the main stage.

 

[OlsSalt]

Which ship has the Chihuly blown glass "flowered" ceiling in the Main Dining Room, in reds and purples?

[syesmar]

On 10/10/2023 at 12:23 PM, OlsSalt said:

Which ship has the Chihuly blown glass "flowered" ceiling in the Main Dining Room, in reds and purples?

Noordam?

[Mr. Boston]

On 9/27/2023 at 11:26 AM, ShipWalker said:

There is a “secret” room tucked away within the Noordam. It was open to everyone. I like to call it, “A Quiet Place.” I spent several sea days here relaxing, reading and drinking without seeing another passenger.

 

I will remain silent as to its exact location. Hopefully you will too when you come upon it. Otherwise, it is no longer a secret.

 

 

Was that formerly the Oak Room?

[ShipWalker]

On every HAL ship there is a small FREE single-sex dry sauna. One for men and another for women. This sauna has nothing to do with the paid spa. On most ships it is typically in the hallway on the Lido deck heading to the spa desk and right behind the ping pong tables. When it is closed it is behind watertight doors so it is not readily visible. Open hours are 8AM to 8PM.

 

Both the Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam have a much larger sauna with a window.

Edited October 15, 2023 by ShipWalker

[Trish Traveler]

8 hours ago, ShipWalker said:

On every HAL ship there is a small FREE single-sex dry sauna. One for men and another for women. This sauna has nothing to do with the paid spa. On most ships it is typically in the hallway on the Lido deck heading to the spa desk and right behind the ping pong tables. When it is closed it is behind watertight doors so it is not readily visible. Open hours are 8AM to 8PM.

 

Both the Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam have a much larger sauna with a window.

Thank you for this thread and for this post!  Could have used a nice warm sauna in Norway recently.  That one with the windows is fabulous.

[PSR]

On 10/14/2023 at 5:32 PM, Mr. Boston said:

Was that formerly the Oak Room?

 

I think you might be right….

[ShipWalker]

On board the Oosterdam is another Oosterdam. It is located in the Crow’s Nest and is a scale model made out of Legos. Built by artist Nathan Sawaya in 2019 during the HAL JoCo Cruise. Check him out online. Very cool stuff. http://www.nathansawaya.com

 

 

 

Photos taken by Canadianbear as they are much better than mine.

 

Edited October 21, 2023 by ShipWalker

[ShipWalker]

Just because something you enjoy is not offered on board does not mean you cannot make it yourself.

Behold! The ice cream float.

Directions:   Lido Bar- request a chilled beer mug, an unopened can of Coke & a straw.

Dessert bar- request three scoops of ice cream to be placed in said chilled mug.

Find a chair, relax and enjoy. (repeat as needed.)

Edited October 28, 2023 by ShipWalker

[NW SOUTHERNBELLE]

On 10/7/2023 at 6:48 PM, Lost in Italy said:

Enjoying this post!

 

Anyone have any Secret …. or Interesting spots onboard the Koningsdam that you are willing to share? Taking our 1st HAL cruise in December. 

The secret chocolate shop.

[ski ww]

7 hours ago, NW SOUTHERNBELLE said:

The secret chocolate shop.

Where is it, i'd love to find that.

[NW SOUTHERNBELLE]

17 hours ago, ski ww said:

Where is it, i'd love to find that.

I sincerely apologize, the Chocolate Seduction was on the Westerdam. 🙃

[ski ww]

No need to apologize, do you know if it's still there? We did a Panama cruise on her a few years back and can't remember seeing one then. We were looking at a cruise on the Westerdam for 2025 

[ShipWalker]

Who would have thought there were secret passages on board the Eurodam? I came out through this door much to my surprise to find myself here.

[SanDiegian]

On 10/8/2023 at 11:12 PM, WannaSea said:

 

Find the secret elevator button to Deck 14:

I haven’t found the button to deck 13 yet. There is a mystery stairs from the Crow’s Nest forward starboard. I emerged above and found embedded in the mast these coins.  

Another ship hunt I discovered on the bow deck the ship bell. It is said a child born aboard gets their name inscribed inside. Given HAL pax demographic that’s not going to happen. 

And what’s up with all these ducks?

[WannaSea]

On 10/30/2023 at 2:38 AM, ski ww said:

No need to apologize, do you know if it's still there? We did a Panama cruise on her a few years back and can't remember seeing one then. We were looking at a cruise on the Westerdam for 2025 

The Chocolate Seduction is now of a bygone era. Currently there is a Chocolate Surprise, with time and location announced in the daily program.

[syesmar]

I thought this post was insightful to this topic.

 

 

[iflyrc5]

On 10/8/2023 at 9:49 AM, jules815 said:

Are you able to go all the way out on the bow of Nieuw Statendam? 

During "special" times like transiting the Panama canal the bow is open to guests.