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    Veendam vs Westerdan

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    Hi lais !

     

    I have been on both ships (Veen and Westy) and for me I can assure you that the size of the vessel (# of decks, # of elevators, size of the publics/dining area, etc.) may influence your opinion about your next cruise ship choice.

    I prefer the Westerdam but again it's my very personal choice.

    Regarding the condition of ships, it is more a maintenance issue than a question of age. It's like an airplane. Rough & Tough thing…

     

    As a teacher, I prefer cruising without (or less) younger cruisers ( 0 - 30 y/o ).

     

    Holacanada from Quebec City

    Transpacific cruises ??

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    HAL does a King Neptune Ceremony, with certificate, when crossing the equator.

    You get a certificate when crossing the International Dateline.

     

     

    I love these certificates.

    I have framed and placed next to my university diplomas in my office !

     

    Holacanada

    ? anyone collecting HAL destination pins

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    Hi !

     

    Since the beginning off my cruiser carrer (!), I forgot/do not received some of the voyages pins.

    On my last cruise, I correct the situation by asking the Cruise Director to receive those I dont have.

    Plus : they give (to the winning team I know, but just ask) the pins after the Trivia session in the Crows Nest or the Piano Bar.

     

    Dont be shy and collect all of them without any remorse..!

     

    Holacanada from Quebec City

    Live from Veendam; Montreal to Boston

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    Day 2 – 07/03/16; Quebec City, Quebec …

    The city's famous landmarks include the Chateau Frontenac, a hotel which dominates the skyline, and La Citadelle, an intact fortress that forms the center piece of the ramparts surrounding the old city. The National Assembly of Quebec (provincial legislature), the Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec), and the Musee de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization) are found within or near Vieux Quebec…

     

    Hello Copper and all of you fellow New England / Canada Cruisers,

    Let me inform you of the opening of a new museum in Quebec City. He is fantastic !

    Take the bus or taxi to get there. Three blocks from the Grande Allée. Not so far from Château Frontenac.

     

    Museum of Contemporary Art / Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde

    https://www.mnbaq.org/expositions/actuellement

     

    Holacanada from Quebec City !

    Had cruise twice from Boston < — > Quebec onboard the Veendam.

    I agree that the Veendam needs some renovations. And I hate the close cut Aft with it's ugly «lazy river». Also from the time that I was there the Jumbotron doesn't work and always looping the same «Penguins from Antartica» movie..!

    Chance of seeing whales from cruiseship (Montreal-Boston, July 2nd)

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    Hi !

    As a former certified guide on the St-Lawrence River (Catamaran Famille Dufour II / 250 PAX - Whale watching and Animation from Quebec city to Tadoussac-Saguenay fjord and back / Summer 2000… / Twelve hours a day (A ten hours tour) but a Terrific Experience !

     

    More chances to see the whales near the Saguenay Fjord from mid of July to the end of August.

    Actually, till mid july, they are coming from Dominican Republic, like Samana and probably swim back here right in front of Virginia or higher…

    In summertime, we can observe about 3/4 Humpback wales, 1 Blue whales. 2 Fin whales, Long-finned pilot whale and a lots of (+ 30) white dolphins (do not remember exactly their names :) who are established in front of Tadoussac near «Le phare du Haut-Fond-Prince», enjoy and breach out !

     

    Holacanada from Quebec City

    Returning to HAL with a few questions

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    I thought the service on our HAL cruise was wonderful, and we became friendly with several of the staff. We are hoping we will see some or all of them when we take our Atlantic Coast cruise on the Veendam in April.

    Lorie

     

    You're gonna loooove this itinerary ! Nature, Seafood and Poutine !!!

    Hope you have time to visit our beautiful city !

     

    Holacanada from Quebec City

    Quebec City - First arrival a new season

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    Hi fellow cruisers !

     

    The international cruise season has begun today (Friday) in Port of Quebec with the arrival of Veendam

    For the 2016 season so far, just over a hundred cruise ship stops are provided at the docks of Quebec. There had been 122 last year.

     

    — Cruise season 2016 Quebec —

    Over a hundred of planned stops

    26 vessels, including 12 luxury

    6 inaugural visits

    3 new cruise lines

    The busiest days the docks in 2016

    September 16 and October 1

     

    Welcome in Quebec City ! Enjoy at max !

    Holacanada from Quebec City

    Dive-In burger question

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    Having done both on numerous occasions

     

    Better about Guy's Burgers:

    …

     

    Better about Dive In:

    …

     

    Tied:

    Both have great fries. Different styles but both are really good

     

    But don't forget to try the fried thin shave onions rings they serve in Dive In !!! Delicious !

     

    Holacanada will sail on the Adriatic Sea in 358 days !!!

    Sel de Mer

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    HI !

     

    About mussels and fries its a very very popular combination in Belgium !

    They call it : Moules et Frites.

    Dining with a couple of cans of beer as an accompaniment ..!

    For residents of Belgium is also common to eat this dish as a North American that would take a hamburger with fries !!

     

    Holacanada

    Oasis Retreat Question/Rotterdam

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by holacanada

    Hello all !

     

    On the Veendam and on the Volendam, the «so call» Oasis was close and we can't access. Someone told me that area is now a resting place for the crew only…

     

    I'd used it once back in 2011.

    Fake grotto and green plants. Two hammocks and a round table. That's all.

    For the kids you know…

     

    Holacanada from Quebec city

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