LAFFNVEGAS LIVE to Alaska on the HAL Westerdam August 25, 2024

[FlorenceItaly]

Lisa, you probably already know this, but if not, the 2026 Alaska itineraries are available for booking now.

[cruiseny4life]

48 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said:

Cruising Endicott Arm has been beautiful, we are almost to Dawes Glacier. We ate breakfast in the Main Dining Room being able to look out at the beautiful fjords and waterfalls.(The above note is from earlier when we’re having breakfast)
Unfortunately we were not able to get up close to Dawes Glacier, it was so fogged in but the Captain turned the ship so that Port side have over 20 minutes facing that direction. Oddly for about three minutes I noticed the fog had slightly lifted enough to make out the glacier then it started to roll back in. The Captain is now turning so Starboard side might get a glimpse. Because it was raining earlier they did not open the bow due to safety issues but did open the doors forward on 5, 6 and 7 over looking the bow.

Absolutely stunning landscape!! Thanks for sharing the mystical, foggy photos. 

[atexsix]

3 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said:

Cruising Endicott Arm has been beautiful, we are almost to Dawes Glacier. We ate breakfast in the Main Dining Room being able to look out at the beautiful fjords and waterfalls.(The above note is from earlier when we’re having breakfast)
Unfortunately we were not able to get up close to Dawes Glacier, it was so fogged in but the Captain turned the ship so that Port side have over 20 minutes facing that direction. Oddly for about three minutes I noticed the fog had slightly lifted enough to make out the glacier then it started to roll back in. The Captain is now turning so Starboard side might get a glimpse. Because it was raining earlier they did not open the bow due to safety issues but did open the doors forward on 5, 6 and 7 over looking the bow.

Exactly the type of weather I wish we'd have when there, unfortunately I always end up with those rare sunny days.  

[scooter6139]

This is so fun, as we were just on Westerdam two weeks ago, which had a large group (800+ folks).  We probably would have moved to this cruise if we knew they would be onboard.  🙄  

 

 

Edited August 28 by scooter6139

[atexsix]

3 minutes ago, scooter6139 said:

This is so fun, as we were just on Westerdam two weeks ago, which had a large group (800+ folks).  We probably would have moved to this cruise if we knew they would be onboard.  🙄  

 

 

What type of a group?  I've had some interesting ones over the years: bell ringing, quilting, even a conservative radio host and his fans, although the name escapes me.  

[Shalandara]

1 hour ago, scooter6139 said:

This is so fun, as we were just on Westerdam two weeks ago, which had a large group (800+ folks).  We probably would have moved to this cruise if we knew they would be onboard.  🙄  

 

There were only a few listings of groups on the Westerdam in 2024 on VMax's posts listing charters and groups on board.  (see this post:)

I copied out the section just for the Westerdam here:
Westerdam

09 June 2024 – 07 July 2024 : Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice : Knitting Group

04 August 2024 – 11 August 2024 : Alaska : Focal Point Ministries Group

[LAFFNVEGAS]

It’s that time of night for What’s For Dinner? 
Let me know what you would order. Since it’s  the night of the Orange Party , it is also Dutch Night in the Dining Room.

 

[cccole]

Our dinner is in the oven but wish I was able to order Alaskan Dover Sole and Bosche bol. And, a glass of red wine.  When it says "Alaskan" does that mean it has not been frozen?  Thank you letting us join you for dinner.  Cherie

[Stpatsirish]

Lemon Drop Martini

Steak Tartar

Bami Goreng

Tompouce 

 

[Blackduck59]

So I think the Bay Shrimp Cocktail, the Bami Goring and all the deserts look great although the Bosche Bol and Tompouse both seem like good choices.

[bellebaby]

Lemon Drop

Bay Shrimp Cocktail... No egg

Alaskan Fresh Salmon

Apple Pie

Cappuccino and Baileys

 

Lisa - Your photos today are beautiful. Brings back many happy memories for me.

 

B

[SUESEABE]

Pea soup

Pork Cordon Bleu

Peach Crisp

[Nattyg1723]

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut

Bay Shrimp Cocktail

Beef tenderloin with mushrooms, but sub the potatoes for some cruciferous vegetables 

Cheese plate 🧀 

 

[LAFFNVEGAS]

1 hour ago, cccole said:

Our dinner is in the oven but wish I was able to order Alaskan Dover Sole and Bosche bol. And, a glass of red wine.  When it says "Alaskan" does that mean it has not been frozen?  Thank you letting us join you for dinner.  Cherie

Cherie, I don’t think so, I know with fish pretty sure it needs to have been frozen.

[Haljo1935]

Nice menu - Green Pea Soup (always a must when on a BHB), Pork Cordon Bleu, Tompouce and a Cappuccino. ☺️

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, Blackduck59 said:

So I think the Bay Shrimp Cocktail, the Bami Goring and all the deserts look great although the Bosche Bol and Tompouse both seem like good choices.

Have you had Tompouce? I've never had it, but it sounds good and I'm now hoping to see it next month on my cruise.

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, Stpatsirish said:

Lemon Drop Martini

Steak Tartar

Bami Goreng

Tompouce 

 

Have you had the Tompouce?

[Haljo1935]

Thank you @LAFFNVEGAS for the beautiful pics.

[Blackduck59]

Just now, Haljo1935 said:

Have you had Tompouce? I've never had it, but it sounds good and I'm now hoping to see it next month on my cruise.

You may know it as a "vanilla slice" or "Napoleon". I'm sure there are subtle differences but they're all very similar. 

[Blackduck59]

My lovely wife will have the Pea Soup, the Alaska Salmon (with some changes to the sides) and finish with the Peach Crisp. A capacino with Bailey's. 

[Cruising-along]

Caesar salad (no anchovies please)

Salmon

Peach crisp

 

 

[Stpatsirish]

24 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Have you had the Tompouce?

Yes, I have a Dutch background. It is the Dutch version of a custard slice or Napoleon

[boeckli]

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 

Pea soup

Hodge Podge Klapstuk

Apple pie

Cappuccino with Baileys

[leerathje]

49 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Caesar salad (no anchovies please)

Salmon

Peach crisp

 

 

Anchovy donations are gratefully accepted over here!!

 

L.

 

[LAFFNVEGAS]

53 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Caesar salad (no anchovies please)

Salmon

Peach crisp

 

 

Me too, I will take extra Anchovies 😁