Live from Nieuw Statendam 14 day Canary Island Allure April 21 - May 5, 2024

[VMax1700]

It is an interesting docking position as we are very close to the end of the airport's very short runway.  It is a commercial port and very busy but it would be possible to walk to Casemates Square in about 15/20 mins.

 

Today a shuttle service was provided and the cost was £2 or €3 each directionto Casemates Square.  I understand from a fellow cruiser that a taxi was charging €20 each direction.  The taxis held 8 so if you are a group of 7 or 8 it is better to use a taxi instead of waiting for a shuttle (which are the same 8 seater vans as used by the taxis!)

 

Many of the stores were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Stores accept euro at an acceptable rate as well as British Pounds.  The rate offered for usd was not so attractive.

$1.30 = £1

€1.15 = £1

No rate offers for Loonies 🤔

 

Their is a "duty free shop" in the cruise terminal (and free wifi) but prices are cheaper in the town.

 

[VMax1700]

I got a good laugh this morning when I received a text message on my phone saying "welcome to Spain" and a few minutes later a message saying "welcome to Gibraltar" followed a few more minutes later with "welcome to Spain" again. And so it went on until I realised that when I was on the starboard side of the ship, which was docked facing the town, I would receive the "welcome to Gibraltar" message, but when I moved to the port side, which is facing the Spanish mainland town of Algeciris, I would receive the "welcome to Spain" message. Politics at play.

[VMax1700]

On a more serious note, here are today's menus

 

MDR Dinner

 

 

 

Lido Lunch

 

 

Lido Dinner

 

 

Lido Late Snack

 

[VMax1700]

Here are the files

 

north_europe_dr_menu_07_reformat.pdf

 

m9-day9-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf

 

baltic_themed_dinner.pdf

 

day_2_lido_late_snack (1).pdf

[Navybikermom]

3 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

Here are the files

 

north_europe_dr_menu_07_reformat.pdf 224.9 kB · 2 downloads

 

m9-day9-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf 101.98 kB · 3 downloads

 

baltic_themed_dinner.pdf 176.86 kB · 3 downloads

 

day_2_lido_late_snack (1).pdf 104.08 kB · 2 downloads

Thank you for posting the menus. I’m seeing some interesting new items that I can’t wait to try on the Rotterdam next week. I saw baba ghanoush on there…. my favorite! 🥰

[VMax1700]

I nearly forgot to post the Daily.

 

 

 

 

[VMax1700]

For future cruisers here is the current laundry prices.

 

[QuattroRomeo]

14 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

No rate offers for Loonies 🤔

😧

[acis]

It's been wonderful to get all this information, thank you!  Could you let me know if the port talks are being televised?  Thanks again!

[bjpeace]

We are needing to cancel our private tour tomorrow with Spain Day Tours. Already paid company. Just sent company an email. If interested, wexare in cabin 5187. Barb snd Bill

[VMax1700]

5 hours ago, acis said:

It's been wonderful to get all this information, thank you!  Could you let me know if the port talks are being televised?  Thanks again!

I have not noticed that they are being televised, either live or delayed tx.  If i see the CD around i will ask.

[VMax1700]

Wednesday 1st May At sea off coast of Portugal.

Sea day.

 

Here is our position earlier this morning

 

 

[VMax1700]

A sea day so lunch is avalable in both MDR and Pinnacle Grill.

 

MDR Lunch menu

 

 

 

 

Edited May 1 by VMax1700

[VMax1700]

MDR Dinner menu

 

 

[Lauren and John]

Hi. A note to Navybikermom:  the food has been great, but for some reason the babaganoush serving size would fit into a thimble. Just a heads up to ask about the size in advance!

[Navybikermom]

1 minute ago, Lauren and John said:

Hi. A note to Navybikermom:  the food has been great, but for some reason the babaganoush serving size would fit into a thimble. Just a heads up to ask about the size in advance!

Thank you - I will order more! 😁

[VMax1700]

Pinnacle Grill lunch menu

Sea days only and additional cost $19 + 18% sc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VMax1700]

)Today in Lido.

 

Lunch menu

 

 

Dinner menu

 

 

 

Late Night Snack

 

[VMax1700]

Here are the varios files

 

lunch_menu_04 (1).pdf

 

north_europe_dr_menu_08_reformat.pdf

 

pinnacle_grill_lunch_menu_winter_2024_en_navigator_1_.pdf

 

m11-day11-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf

 

m11-day11-_lido_dinner_north_europe.pdf

 

day_4_lido_late_snack (1).pdf

 

[VMax1700]

An observation on the menus.

This is a 14 day sailing and there would seem to be 14 different menus for Lido lunch, lido dinner and MDR dinner.  The lido late snack appears to be a 7 day rotation.

[VMax1700]

The bathrobe price is now $55, but still a great way to use up non refundable OBC and having pleasant memories

 

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Today's specials at Lido Lunch

 

 

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Today's  bread  pudding

 

[POA1]

2 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

The bathrobe price is now $55, but still a great way to use up non refundable OBC and having pleasant memories

 

 

They are very nice.  Hopefully you ordered with enough time to get your robe monogrammed.

[acis]

Thanks!  I noticed on our last cruise in January, the shore excursions talk was available for in-room viewing at any time, but not the port talks.  I guess it depends on the $$$ generated!