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Bodo, the town and the military air base on the top! It is the capital of Norland County and can be found just north of the Artic Circle. Not too many cruise lines offer it as a stop however, Norwegian coastal ferry service/cruise line Hurtigruten does on it northbound and southbound routes on both Kong Harald and Nordkapp Two shots of Bodo hovedflystasjon / Bodo Military Air Station

Ha, my lovely wife Maria and I took up Yoga three weeks ago at the local Y! Interesting concept! 😉

Gotta be some of Canada's best, Gerrie! Wayne Gretzky (although I think he was part of the torch relay), Chris Hadfield, and Celine Dion would have fit in nicely in that group and, I'm sure there are others! But there's not always space for everyone

Carrying the Olympic flag (front right) at the Vancouver, BC 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Yes Sir, and more specifically the currents, which can be strong at times, requiring tug boat assistance for departing/arriving cruise ships, as well as being able to sail under the Laviolette Bridge at Trois-Rivieres (three rivers) and the Quebec and Pierre Laporte bridges, west of Quebec City

Thanks! 🙂

A later than originally listed departure time for "operational reasons" does not affect boarding of new pax. That completely depends on the disembarkation process of the pax of the voyage before you and the turnaround time needed by the HK stewards and galley crew. Boarding time in Montreal for the OP and fellow "incoming" pax will still be the same as originally listed. Enjoy that Montreal to Boston voyage!

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Zaandam ten meters to come ahead for good position

About to take her berth in between Quantum and Miracle, out of view, out of mind

So yes, correctamundo! Zaandam is named after a pretty city located on the river Zaan north of Amsterdam. And yes, the "Zaanse Schans" working windmills is a major tourist attraction! The current Zaandam is the third ship in HAL's long history that bears the name of that city Zaandam I ((1882-1897) Zaandam II (1938-1942) Zaandam III (2000-present)

Port agent Ryan is happy with Quantum's position, no blockages of shell doors and gangways

Zaandam about to enter the port proper

Pop Quiz; what, who or where is Zaandam named after! No googling! 😉 For the bonus question; how many Zaandams have there been in HAL history?

Zaandam approaching Juneau Island/Sandy Beach/Savikko Park

It's been my experience from doing a lot of "hanging around" on the bridge during my working days (because that stuff intrigues me) the large ship (either pilot, captain or OOW) usually initiates the contact with the smaller approaching ship making sure both know what the other vessel's intentions are, especially on which side the passing will take place (port to port, starboard to starboard, etc)

Cam operator still at Starbucks having a double Frappuccino??

Traveler outbound Juneau passing Quantum OTS "port to port" Great communication letting both vessels know what the other's intentions are so there is no confusion and a chance of potential problems!

Zaandam's pilot just reported in to the CLAA office in Juneau that Zaanie is now inside Gastineau Channel

Zaandam crossing Taku Inlet with Stephens Passage with Capt. Ane Jan Smit in command. What a simply beautiful day in Joe's town