seagarsmoker Posted December 12, 2023 #126 Share Posted December 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, cbr663 said: We didn't receive any port information during our cruise last month. I think that's been axed to reduce paper consumption. On our 11-day cruise last month, we did receive port information for three of the islands. I was told "confidentially" that it depends on how many local businesses pay for the right to be included in the port map given to passengers. If they can make money on it, they print it, if not, they don't. As with everything else, it all has to do with generating revenue. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted December 12, 2023 #127 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Years ago on the Veendam, the daily program included the name of port agent and phone number. The port agent in Halifax at that time was a big help to my family. If my memory is correct, I don't think the port agent's contact info was included in the daily programs in the last few years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 12, 2023 #128 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I run my photos through ImageShrink before posting. It gets them down to a lower resolution (XGA, usually) and prevents the issue CC has with large image files. ImageShrink is an Android program, but there's bound to be an iPhone equivalent, 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 12, 2023 #129 Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, cbr663 said: We didn't receive any port information during our cruise last month. I think that's been axed to reduce paper consumption. We received zero printed port info on NS for either of the cruises just before and after drydock. We really made use of the maps (disregard the stores on them) finding them helpful for getting a lay of the land and a big picture of where we dock to judge travel distances. Without the maps, we had to rely on the live port talks, which were very crowded. I took pictures when the maps were displayed during the talks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted December 12, 2023 #130 Share Posted December 12, 2023 We went to the "opening night" of Step One's new "Move" on Oosterdam last month. Pat's comment after - "Well, it was energetic..." 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted December 12, 2023 #131 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I got the Grand Turk shopping info/map last night with today's daily. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted December 12, 2023 #132 Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: We received zero printed port info on NS for either of the cruises just before and after drydock. Good to know. I will put a reminder in my calandar to print port maps for my NS cruise in March. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 12, 2023 Author #133 Share Posted December 12, 2023 As you can see we were up early to is morning watched us sail into Grand Turk. Had a very good massage with a therapist who has been at the Spa for over 13 years and husband is in the Engineering Department for even longer. Her name is Maricel After the massage I walked through the Lido was surprised to see a section that would make up your yogurt parfaits. They had one that was a Chia seed with mangos which as excellent but I then added extra fruit and nuts and too it back to our stateroom where I made up a coffee from the espresso maker in the room. Then we took off so see the shops at Grand Turk. It has grown quite a bit since we were last here it was on the Nieuw Amsterdam March of 2011. That cruise we went to St Maarten instead of St Thomas. After some looking around we headed back to the ship for some Dive In Burgers and fries, a beer for Tom and a Mango Margarita for me. Tonight we have reservations at Tamarind. Too funny just a bit ago saw James Cielen who is the Magician on board who is performing tomorrow night and Saturday night. He sat down with us for a while. We met in many years ago and have many mutual friend plus he lives not very far from us in Vegas.He is just on the Nieuw Statendam this week then to Seabourn for 3 weeks to Antarctica. It was fun catching up with him. 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 12, 2023 Author #134 Share Posted December 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, hrhdhd said: I got the Grand Turk shopping info/map last night with today's daily. Doesn’t surprise me we are not getting much of any thing delivered to us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted December 12, 2023 #135 Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Doesn’t surprise me we are not getting much of any thing delivered to us. I never thought much of the shopping there but I do like the beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 13, 2023 Author #136 Share Posted December 13, 2023 It’s that time of night for What’s for Dinner? Tamarind version 😃 sorry for the delay but the Nieuw Statendam WiFi and Navigator was down for several hours and just came up. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted December 13, 2023 #137 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I'll have 2 glasses of Pinot Grigio, shrimp tempura, sweet and sour vegetable tempura, jasmine rice, and cheesecake with tea. Good variety on menu! Thanks! 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted December 13, 2023 #138 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Lobster & shrimp potstickers with Sake Pang pang red curry coconut chicken with glass of Riesling Dungeness crab fried rice Mango Posset 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nw gardener Posted December 13, 2023 #139 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Thank you! This is so much more fun than leftover costco rotisserie chicken 😆...Wasabi cocktail please, maybe x 2, cuz I can..satay sampler, crispy duck with crab fried rice as a side, cherry pie pinot noir with my main, yuzu cheesecake... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted December 13, 2023 #140 Share Posted December 13, 2023 We won't have the Tamarind on our cruise. But I would love the satay sampler, wok seared lobster, and passion fruit cloud. Yum. Love this time of night!!!! Cherie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 13, 2023 #141 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Emperor's Nectar (or 2), satay sampler, 5 spice ribs, tenderloin hold the wasabi, fried rice hold the crab w/sorbets for dessert. Will also have the rice crackers w/dipping sauces (they'll know, lol). Nice menu, fun game😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 13, 2023 Author #142 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Internet was down again but just came back up. I started with the Wasabi Cocktail, then had the Lobster and Shrimp Potstickers, then I had the Crispy Duck and The Trio of sorbet. I have to say I was very pleased with the Duck, I had this last on the Rotterdam in July last year and was not impressed. This was totally different and very delicious. Tom had his usual of two appetizers, the Tempura Shrimp and the Chinese Five Spice Baby Back Ribs, then had the Filet with out the Wasabi and he also had the Sorbet Trio. I am also adding pic of Marcia’s dessert. Overall we had a very good meal everything was very good this evening. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted December 13, 2023 #143 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Since this is all wishful thinking on my part, I'm going to go all out. 😅 I'll start with a Cucumber Mojito, Then a glass or two of Villa Maria SV with dinner Shrimp Tempura, Jewels of the Sea Mongolian bbq lamb chops w/Dungeness crab fried rice on the side and finish with the Exotic Fruits. And now I'm stuffed. 😂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismomx5 Posted December 13, 2023 #144 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I've always like the Wasabi cocktail (or 2 or...) but tonight, I'll try the Momokawa Pearl, please. Satay sampler and the Jewels of the Sea for my appetizer followed by the tenderloin. For dessert, I'll have the mango posset. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 13, 2023 Author #145 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Greetings from Holland America Nieuw Statendam as we are approaching San Juan PR Very rough seas and high winds, we have had this since last night. The Christmas Winds are a blowing. We all met for Club Orange Breakfast this morning but have to admit I am not impressed, my yogurt dish I always order with the chia seed and mango was not at all cold , actually warm and the yogurt did not come taste good. Then ordered French toast that was cold, the syrup was molasses and the ham and sausage was also cold and the French Toast all dried out. I am tempted to just eat in the MDR or Lido. Could not get them to give us a second mimosa or flag someone down to get it, nor to get second cup of coffee. We are far from impressed with Club Orange. We plan to have lunch in the Lido once the crowds disembark in San Juan. We are just staying on board. As you can see from the pics some rough seas and very hazy. 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 13, 2023 #146 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Sorry @LAFFNVEGASyou are having a sub-par experience in CO dining room. We only ate breakfast there once & dinner twice as it was just too cold and the service was slow. But the food was good. For us, the food did not make up for the snail-paced service and nothing was making us forget the teeth rattling cold, so we mostly ate in MDR and specialty w/an occasional Lido thrown in. I hope your experience improves and you are still able to have a great cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted December 13, 2023 #147 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I am a little late for dinner, but I would have liked to try the following: Chinese 5 spice ribs Wasabi and soy crusted tenderloin with the Jasmine Rice Mango posset 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted December 13, 2023 #148 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: I am tempted to just eat in the MDR or Lido. Have you spoken to the manager? Commented on the Navigator App? You have been very patient with the Club Orange dining room but your experience is not acceptable and someone who can do something needs to know about it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 13, 2023 #149 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Unless the $$$ makes sense for upgraded cabin I am inclined to use monies toward specialty restaurants especially with 50 percent discount. Thoughts? We are currently on the Koningsdam and had one breakfast and one lunch in DR. On sea days we are having lunch in the Pinnacle. The rest of the days NY deli or similar. We have not been having dinner. The exception is Tamarind on first evening and have Caneletto booked for tomorrow evening. I understand skipping dinner doesn't work for all. It is our attempt at TRYING not to gain too much weight. Lisa, I am wondering if the majority of future cruises will be on another line? Enjoying your live report. Thanks for posting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted December 13, 2023 #150 Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Greetings from Holland America Nieuw Statendam as we are approaching San Juan PR Very rough seas and high winds, we have had this since last night. The Christmas Winds are a blowing. We all met for Club Orange Breakfast this morning but have to admit I am not impressed, my yogurt dish I always order with the chia seed and mango was not at all cold , actually warm and the yogurt did not come taste good. Then ordered French toast that was cold, the syrup was molasses and the ham and sausage was also cold and the French Toast all dried out. I am tempted to just eat in the MDR or Lido. Could not get them to give us a second mimosa or flag someone down to get it, nor to get second cup of coffee. We are far from impressed with Club Orange. We plan to have lunch in the Lido once the crowds disembark in San Juan. We are just staying on board. As you can see from the pics some rough seas and very hazy. That is a simply awful dining experience. When we were on the Koningsdam they brought a pot of coffee to each table. Are they not doing that for you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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