Rare VMax1700 Posted May 24 #1 Share Posted May 24 Here is the latest update of 2024 for the Dry Docks, Charters & Groups information. There has been some activity since the March update, so check your dates! There are a few gaps in sailing schedules so I have included most of them as 'Possible Charter' or 'Possible Dry Dock' until more information can be found. For any errors, I apologise in advance! As usual, if you can provide any information on upcoming Dry Docks, Charters or Groups, then please post to this thread and I will update the information in the next file. New information since last update is shown in RED. PLANNED DRY DOCKS Eurodam 30 November 2025 – 14 December 2025 (Possible Dry Dock/Charter?) Koningsdam 15 March 2025 – 10 April 2025 (Possible Dry Dock/Charters?) Noordam 24 November 2024 – 08 December 2024 (Singapore)? Oosterdam 05 April 2025 – 19 April 2025 Volendam 19 October 2024 – 09 November 2024 Zaandam 18 January 2025 – 08 February 2025 Zuiderdam 22 November 2025 – 06 December 2025 (possible dry dock?) LAST COMPLETED DRY DOCK Eurodam 18 February 2023 – 04 March 2023 Koningsdam 25 March 2023 – 13 April 2023 (02 December 2018 - 09 December 2018) Nieuw Amsterdam 02 December 2023 – 16 December 2023 (07 December 2017 - 19 December 2017) Nieuw Statendam 09 November 2023 – 26 November 2023 Noordam 08 February 2022 – 02 March 2022 (29 September 2019 – 13 October 2019) Oosterdam 22 March 2021 – 08 April 2021 Brest, FR. (21 March 2018 - 02 April 2018) Rotterdam VII Volendam 08 February 2022 – 11 March 2022 Cadiz, ES. (18 – 31 October 2019) Westerdam 19 January 2023 – 03 February 2023 (04 – 15 January 2020) Zaandam 08 February 2022 – 01 April 2022 (21 - 30 September 2020) Zuiderdam 01 – 15 December 2022 (01 – 09 December 2019) CHARTERS (i.e. full ship charters) Eurodam: 27 July 2024 – 03 August 2024 : Alaska : Gaither Homecoming Alaskan Cruise 21 September 2024 – 28 September 2024 : Alaska : Olivia Charter 26 October 2024 – 02 November 2024 : S Caribbean : Legendary R & B Cruise 02 November 2025 – 09 November 2025 : Caribbean : Probable Charter 09 November 2025 – 16 November 2025 : Caribbean : Soul Train 2.0 Cruise 30 November 2025 – 07 December 2025 : Caribbean : Possible Charter 07 December 2025 – 14 December 2025 : Caribbean : Possible Charter Koningsdam: 26 October 2024 – 02 November 2024 : Mexican Riviera : Atlantis Charter Cruise 25 October 2025 – 01 November 2025 : Mexican Riviera : Legendary R&B Cruise #43 15 March 2026 – 22 March 2026 : Caribbean : Possible Charter or Dry Dock? 22 March 2026 – 29 March 2026 : Caribbean : Possible Charter or Dry Dock? 29 March 2026 – 05 April 2026 : Caribbean : Possible Charter or Dry Dock? 05 April 2026 – 10 April 2026 : Caribbean : Possible Charter or Dry Dock? Nieuw Amsterdam: 27 October 2024 – 03 November 2024 : Caribbean : Malt Shop Cruise 05 January 2025 – 12 January 2025: Caribbean : The Big Easy Cruise 12 January 2025 – 19 January 2025 : Caribbean : Sandy Beaches Cruise 19 January 2025 – 26 January 2025 : Caribbean : Country Music Cruise 26 January 2025 – 02 February 2025 : Caribbean : Soul Train Cruise 16 February 2025 – 23 February 2025 : Caribbean : The SuperCruise Charter 23 February 2025 – 02 March 2025 : Caribbean : All Star Irish Charter 02 March 2025 – 09 March 2025 : Caribbean : Jo-Co Cruise Nieuw Statendam: 22 March 2025 – 29 April 2025 : Caribbean : Inspiration/Live Like No One Else Cruise 29 March 2025 – 05 April 2025 : Caribbean : Olivia Charter Noordam: 28 September 2025 – 12 October 2025 : no itinerary listed : possible charter? Oosterdam: 18 August 2024 – 25 August 2024 : Greek Islands : All Star Irish Cruise 24 May 2025 – 29 May 2025 : Barcelona to Civitavecchia : Possible Charter? Rotterdam VII : 10 January 2025 – 17 January 2025 : no itinerary listed : possible charter? (RBC?) 26 January 2025 – 02 February 2025 : Caribbean : Legendary R & B Cruise 07 June 2025 – 14 June 2025 : Iceland : Dave Koz Cruise 14 June 2025 – 21 June 2025 : Iceland : Dave Koz Cruise Volendam: Westerdam: 18 August 2024 – 25 August 2024 : Alaska : Effy Jewelry Charter 27 July 2025 – 03 August 2025 : Alaska : Vacaya LGBTQ+ Charter 04 January 2026 – 18 January 2026 : no itinerary listed : possible charter? Zuiderdam: 08 June 2024 – 29 June 2024 : Ultimate Viking : Knitting Group 05 October 2024 – 12 October 2024 : Canada & New England : Quilting Group Zaandam : GROUPS ONBOARD Eurodam: 08 June 2024 – 15 June 2024 : Alaska : Nautical Knockers Knitting Group 22 June 2024 – 29 June 2024 : Alaska : Christian Counselors Renew Alaska Group 29 June 2024 – 06 July 2024 : Alaska : Salem Media Patriots Group 06 July 2024 - 13 July 2024 : Alaska : Presentonwood Baptist Church Group 13 July 2024 – 20 July 2024 : Alaska : Turning Point Ministries Group 20 July 2024 – 27 July 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Continuing Education Group 10 August 2024 – 17 August 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Quilting Group 17 August 2024 – 24 August 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Quilting Group 31 August 2024 – 07 September 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Sport Horse Group 30 December 2024 – 08 January 2025 : Southern Caribbean Seafarer : Turning Point Ministries 22 March 2025 – 02 April 2025 : Southern Caribbean Wayfarer : Quilting Group 02 April 2025 – 12 April 2025 : Western Caribbean Explorer : Quilting Group 24 May 2025 – 31 May 2025 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 05 July 2025 – 12 July 2025 : Alaska : Michael W Smith Inspiration Group 12 July 2025 – 26 July 2025 : Fjords & Celtic Origins : Quilting Group 02 August 2025 – 09 August 2025 : Alaska : Quilting Group 06 September 2025 – 13 September 2025 : Alaska : Quilting Group Koningsdam: 08 June 2024 – 15 June 2024 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 15 June 2024 – 22 June 2024 : Alaska : Pathway to Victory Group 22 June 2024 – 29 June 2024 : Alaska : Heartland Church Group 20 July 2024 – 27 July 2024 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 21 September 2024 – 28 September 2024 : Alaska : Christine Kesteloo & Dune Jewelry Group 09 November 2024 – 16 November 2024 : Mexican Riviera : Tony Evans Christian Group 30 November 2024 – 10 December 2024 : Sea of Cortez : Knitting Group 10 December 2024 – 21 December 2024 : Mexican Riviera : Bridge Group & Slots Tournament 22 March 2025 – 29 March 2025 : Mexican Riviera : Continuing Education Group 30 August 2025 – 06 September 2025 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group Nieuw Amsterdam: 23 March 2024 – 30 March 2024 : Caribbean : Rebel News Group 28 July 2024 - 04 August 2024 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 10 November 2024 – 17 November 2024 : E. Caribbean : MRC Post Election Group 01 December 2024 – 08 December 2024 : E. Caribbean : Continuing Education Group 08 December 2024 – 15 December 2024 : W. Caribbean : The Nation Group 02 February 2025 – 09 February 2025 : E. Caribbean : Gospel Music Celebration Group 13 July 2025 – 20 July 2025 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group Nieuw Statendam: 07 September 2024 – 21 September 2024 : Iberian Adventure : Knitting Group 21 September 2024 – 05 October 2024 : Med Ancient Mysteries : Travelrite Australian Group 11 January 2025 – 18 January 2025 : W. Caribbean : Phil Coulter Tranquility Cruise Group 18 January 2025 – 25 January 2025 : Tropical Caribbean : Inspiration/Daniel & Revelation Group Noordam: 08 December 2024 – 22 December 2024 : Indonesia : Quilting Group 16 March 2025 – 30 March 2025 : Japan & South Korea Discovery : Quilting Group 30 March 2025 – 13 April 2025 : Circle Japan : Road Scholar Group 13 April 2025 – 27 April 2025 : Circle Japan : Knitting Group 27 April 2025 – 11 May 2025 : North Pacific Crossing : Knitting Group Oosterdam: 25 August 2024 – 01 September 2024 : Adriatic Gems : Continuing Education Group 28 January 2025 – 19 February 2025 : South America & Antartica : Knitting Group 28 January 2025 – 19 February 2025 : South America & Antartica : Travelrite Australia Group 14 May 2025 – 24 May 2025 : Med Medley : Continuing Education Group 30 August 2025 – 10 September 2025 : Med Mosaic : Continuing Education Group 21 September 2025 – 01 October 2025 : Adriatic & Aegean Gems : Continuing Education Group Rotterdam VII: 08 November 2024 – 17 November 2024 : E Caribbean : Quilting Group 29 November 2024 – 08 December 2024 : S. Caribbean : Inspiration/Bible Cruise Group 02 February 2025 – 14 February 2025 : Panama Canal : Quilting Seminar Grp & Slots Tournament 12 July 2025 – 26 July 2025 : Norway & Iceland : Quilting Group 19 July 2025 – 26 July 2025 : UK & Iceland : Continuing Education Group Westerdam: 09 June 2024 – 07 July 2024 : Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice : Knitting Group 04 August 2024 – 11 August 2024 : Alaska : Focal Point Ministries Group 02 February 2025 – 16 February 2025 : Australia & New Zealand : Road Scholar Group 02 March 2025 – 16 March 2025 : Australia & New Zealand : Road Scholar Group 20 July 2025 – 27 July 2025 : Alaska : Mercy Me at Sea Group Volendam: 31 August 2024 – 10 September 2024 : Canada & New England : Knitting Group 25 January 2025 – 07 June 2025 : Pole to Pole : Road Scholar Group Zaandam: Zuiderdam: 08 June 2024 – 29 June 2024 : Ultimate Viking : Knitting Group 07 September 2024 - 14 September 2024 : Canada & New England : Pastor Benny Tate Group 21 September 2024 – 28 September 2024 : Canada & New England : Deeper Faith Group 05 October 2024 – 12 October 2024 : Canada & New England : Quilting Group 12 October 2024 – 19 October 2024 : Canada & New England : Travelrite Australian Group 04 October 2025 – 11 October 2025 : Canada & New England : Continuing Education Group If anyone has any further information, please post it here and I will include it in the next update. 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Rare VMax1700 Posted May 24 Author #2 Share Posted May 24 Here is a copy of the file if you wish to download it. HAL (ship-date) dry docks June 2024.docx 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 24 #3 Share Posted May 24 Thanks for all of your work keeping us informed. I did note that I will be "inspired" this November. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted May 25 #4 Share Posted May 25 Thank you for posting this valuable information. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted May 25 #5 Share Posted May 25 VMax: Very helpful and well-done lists. I like the use of red, good spacing and dark print for headings! List and notices are hard items to get "just right": you do a super job and it is much appreciated! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack2 Posted May 25 #6 Share Posted May 25 Looking at the HAL site for cruises in Alaska June/July 2025. The Westerdam doesn't have any dates for June 6, 2025 until July 6, 2025. Is the Westerdam in dry dock or have a group for a month? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 25 Author #7 Share Posted May 25 3 hours ago, BlackJack2 said: Looking at the HAL site for cruises in Alaska June/July 2025. The Westerdam doesn't have any dates for June 6, 2025 until July 6, 2025. Is the Westerdam in dry dock or have a group for a month? Thanks! 28 day Arctic Circle from Seattle departs June 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack2 Posted May 26 #8 Share Posted May 26 Thanks! Rookie mistake not looking for bookings by ship!!! That looks like a great cruise! Thanks - Betsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3-dog-day Posted May 27 #9 Share Posted May 27 My Nieuw Amsterdam March 30, 2025, just got cancelled due to "operational requirements". I'm guessing a charter. This is the week after the Dave Ramsey charter. Anybody have any details? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 28 Author #10 Share Posted May 28 12 hours ago, 3-dog-day said: This is the week after the Dave Ramsey charter. But that is on a different ship! If HAL get an offer to charter a ship, be sure that they will take it. Any compensation offered or costs incurred in cancelling regular guests will just be rolled into the price of the charter. Nieuw Amsterdam between January and April seems to attract the most charters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideev Posted May 29 #11 Share Posted May 29 On 5/27/2024 at 7:39 PM, 3-dog-day said: My Nieuw Amsterdam March 30, 2025, just got cancelled due to "operational requirements". I'm guessing a charter. This is the week after the Dave Ramsey charter. Anybody have any details? Thanks! There is the Final Bill Gaither Caribbean Cruise on that day and that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 30 Author #12 Share Posted May 30 Just announced..... Nieuw Amsterdam March 30th, 2025 on Nieuw Amsterdam https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/gaither-homecoming-farewell-caribbean-cruise-2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGarrett5oh Posted May 30 #13 Share Posted May 30 On 5/24/2024 at 10:53 AM, VMax1700 said: Nieuw Amsterdam 02 December 2023 – 16 December 2023 (07 December 2017 - 19 Decem Do you know if this ship was also in Dry Dock in March 2023? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 30 Author #14 Share Posted May 30 6 minutes ago, McGarrett5oh said: Do you know if this ship was also in Dry Dock in March 2023? Not aware of any dry dock in March 2023. Her routine dry dock was December 2023 and the previous one was December 2017. However there was a ship that had azepoid/propulsion problems and it may have been Nieuw Amsterdam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted May 30 #15 Share Posted May 30 8 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Not aware of any dry dock in March 2023. Her routine dry dock was December 2023 and the previous one was December 2017. However there was a ship that had azepoid/propulsion problems and it may have been Nieuw Amsterdam. It was NA last season - soon to leave for Alaska - I can't remember if they sent her to Freeport before her April repositioning. I do remember about the azipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilty964 Posted May 31 #16 Share Posted May 31 Thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 31 Author #17 Share Posted May 31 9 hours ago, Happily@Sea said: It was NA last season - soon to leave for Alaska - I can't remember if they sent her to Freeport before her April repositioning. I do remember about the azipods. I thought it was NA ok, but hoped that someone would have a fresher memory of it. Thanks! It sounds familiar that they had to reschedule a cruise for the work to be carried out after they had completed a couple of cruises at reduced speed and reduced port calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 31 #18 Share Posted May 31 What’s a knitting group ? I note we have 9ne aboard when we sail, is this 00s of old Ladies knitting scarves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 31 #19 Share Posted May 31 7 hours ago, VMax1700 said: I thought it was NA ok, but hoped that someone would have a fresher memory of it. Thanks! It sounds familiar that they had to reschedule a cruise for the work to be carried out after they had completed a couple of cruises at reduced speed and reduced port calls. With a fresher memory, I was aboard the NA on her Panama Canal repositioning cruise last October. On October 17th, the Captain announced that there was an issue with one of the azipods that would cause the ship to miss the port of Cartagena and proceed directly to FLL for repairs at a much slower speed. The scheduled departure from FLL on October 21st was delayed until October 23d to allow repairs. For those on B2B, it meant an additional $50 OBC and 25% of a future cruise. A new itinerary was developed with a first stop on October 24th. Divers made the repairs and the ship departed on October 23d. Before the Shops opened, the line was reported to have more than 300 guests with new OBC ready to spend. One of the NA azipods had been borrowed for the past two years and was scheduled for replacement during the December drydock. I don't know if that was the damaged one. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted May 31 #20 Share Posted May 31 8 hours ago, VMax1700 said: I thought it was NA ok, but hoped that someone would have a fresher memory of it. Thanks! It sounds familiar that they had to reschedule a cruise for the work to be carried out after they had completed a couple of cruises at reduced speed and reduced port calls. Now that you mention that, that is true as to what happened and obviously there was a drydock. That rescheduling triggered my memory. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 31 Author #21 Share Posted May 31 5 hours ago, Crew News said: With a fresher memory, I was aboard the NA on her Panama Canal repositioning cruise last October. On October 17th, the Captain announced that there was an issue with one of the azipods that would cause the ship to miss the port of Cartagena and proceed directly to FLL for repairs at a much slower speed. The scheduled departure from FLL on October 21st was delayed until October 23d to allow repairs. For those on B2B, it meant an additional $50 OBC and 25% of a future cruise. A new itinerary was developed with a first stop on October 24th. Divers made the repairs and the ship departed on October 23d. Before the Shops opened, the line was reported to have more than 300 guests with new OBC ready to spend. One of the NA azipods had been borrowed for the past two years and was scheduled for replacement during the December drydock. I don't know if that was the damaged one. Hope this helps. Now, that is a fresh memory! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 31 #22 Share Posted May 31 5 minutes ago, VMax1700 said: Now, that is a fresh memory! Thanks! I merely reviewed my "Live Thread" for that cruise. It must be noted that those passengers having the HIA package were not happy with being charged the extra Florida sales tax for their beverages during the two days of repairs. On a more joyous note, I had $1100 OBC for the second cruise and another $933 FCC for a future cruise. My Christmas shopping started early last October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 31 Author #23 Share Posted May 31 3 minutes ago, Crew News said: I merely reviewed my "Live Thread" for that cruise. It must be noted that those passengers having the HIA package were not happy with being charged the extra Florida sales tax for their beverages during the two days of repairs. On a more joyous note, I had $1100 OBC for the second cruise and another $933 FCC for a future cruise. My Christmas shopping started early last October. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebbiesgrammy Posted June 1 #24 Share Posted June 1 Really appreciate your information and your ability to collect and share with us. Getting out my "red pencil" for a slight correction 😁. In the summary of changes at the top, in red, you show Konigsdam with possible dry dock March 15 to April 10, 2025. I hope that's not true since we will be on it in the middle of the Pacific on our way returning to San Diego on the Grand Hawaii/Polynesia Feb 19 to March 22, 2025. Did you mean 2026, by chance?? Your listing by ship seems to be correct, just not the summary at the top. Again, hope this doesn't sound nit picky as I really appreciate your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted June 1 Author #25 Share Posted June 1 5 hours ago, Sebbiesgrammy said: Getting out my "red pencil" for a slight correction Did you mean 2026, by chance?? Must try harder! Unfortunately brain freeze sets in sometimes and the years get confused in my head. Yes it should be 2026. Thanks for pointing it out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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