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I'm impressed! I missed out on the Maasdam's 21 day cruise in 2019, and it seemed like Holland was never going to try something like this again. President Gus Antorcha did say HAL would return to one of its strengths, i.e, the longer exotic itineraries many of us like. The fare, nearly $200 pp per day inside, is pretty dear for us. Of course, final payment is a long way off. Love Ruth's comment, something to stay healthy for!
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday December 8th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Great pics. I am surprised our senior ship of the fleet is doing 22 knots. That is full speed ahead with all 4 engines firing unless I am mistaken. That will ruin the fuel budget. I hope you have enjoyed the Volendam and the Amazon adventure.- 111 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday December 5th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good Monday everyone. Another beautiful day here in St Petersburg. Biked downtown along the waterfront and came across my Christmas present. The super yacht is the Double Down, a 216 foot beauty that is here at our port. She is for sale for $44M. Truth be told, I'd rather be in a Holland America suite or maybe a Seabourn which I've never tried.- 83 replies
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ms Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades December 3, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
Close up now on our ship. Stand by for tooting. -
ms Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades December 3, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
NSDM toot. Should be close behind. -
ms Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades December 3, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday December 3rd, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good Saturday morning everyone. Up early to do our Front Runners walk along the downtown waterfront here in St Petersburg. The weather has been just about perfect with sunshine, 78F highs and 65F lows and humidity under control. I bought a new (to me) bike from a friend who has decided to move to Portugal after living most of his life in Florida. Tonight is Florida Orchestra's Tchaikovsky concert, so should be a full day. Will try to watch N. Statendam sailaway, too. Read with interest that Viking's newest ship suffered damage and a fatality a few days ago in the Drake Passage enroute to Antartica. Oosterdam will be down there later this month. I've only done the cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, which was great. Enjoy your day wherever your life takes you today. Warm wishes especially for our northern friends.- 101 replies
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I started cruising with some of the older ships that had been sold off by the larger lines, so in 1991 we tried Princess and were wowed by a new ship with a balcony! After a couple more Princess cruises, went with Holland America because of a great itinerary. The ship, the old Noordam, was frankly, not as attractive as the newer Princess, but after 14 days we were won over by the crew and the way that Holland delivered their product. None of the lines have been exempt from cutbacks, except maybe the most premium/expensive. I hope you will like Holland America if you choose to try one, especially a longer voyage.
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday December 2nd, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Sounds like a great cruise for an Englishman in November. Not being very familiar with the P&O fleet, your ship looks just like a Princess ship of that era. Being part of Carnival, I understand how that works. Did you find out the breakdown in where the guests onboard were from? -
Sorry to hear of your troubles. I was on the Nieuw Statendam back in June when I became quite ill. The medical staff did a blood test, a urine test and an X-ray and called the hospital in Kiel, Germany, where I was sent with a perforated appendix. Be thankful for your husbands care and don't give up! I sure am!
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We stopped at Fortaleza in Feb 2017 on the Veendam. Read Roy's post and his pics. Yes, it did have the new cruise port terminal in 2017 and was a good stop for us.
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday November 29th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
@StLouisCruisersAltar Do Chao is a most difficult tender port! Sounds similar to the set up Veendam had in 2017 when the river was flooding there. I think we bought two cold bottled beers when we needed a refreshing break and that was all. All in the adventure of the Amazon. -
Transatlantic Dilemma - which one to take?
St Pete Cruiser replied to Native Floridian 26's topic in Holland America Line
Stay with the N Statendam! Great ship. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday November 28th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
@StLouisCruisersThanks for the blue bubble lesion!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday November 28th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
I was on the Rotterdam's Africa cruise the same year as Roy did this segment of the world cruise. I think a world cruise has an "upgraded menu" over even a long regular cruise like ours was. Agreed, today's menus are not as extensive as 10 years ago.- 98 replies
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ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Port Everglades November 27, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
Odyssey completing todays sailaway now. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday November 27th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
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ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Port Everglades November 27, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
Early and long toots. -
ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Port Everglades November 27, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
NA backing into the 'runway' to takeoff. Sun being blocked by a cloud so camera looks much better. -
ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Port Everglades November 27, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
I'm not sure I like Beyond's horn. It sounds too much like get out of my way, or as you say grumble. -
ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Port Everglades November 27, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
Beyond should be tooting/tootling along soon. NA next? I missed them yesterday. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday November 27th, 2022
St Pete Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Could you post a picture of Ryan, your cruise director? We had an on location/port lecturer on the Zaandam, Ryan, from Buenos Aires back to San Diego in 2016 who was excellent.- 89 replies
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