496and706

14 day Adriatic and Ionian Explorer.

Hi!  Thank you so much for this post.  I haven't been on this site much in the past 2 or 3 years. I booked a cruise yesterday, so, of course, I am all excited and planning what  excursions to pick and what clothes to pack. Much too early to pack because we don't leave until Oct.8!  I am so grateful for freedom to  marry.  I am now married to the man that my dad refused to let me marry when we were younger and I still lived at home.  Hugs are a marvelous thing.    Thank you to whomever decided to start the Daily threads  a couple of years ago.  I had a friend on the Maasdam  2 years ago and I came on this site to read updates as to where the ship was almost every day until they finally docked.  I can't even remember where they docked, but it took them a long time to find someplace. I would love to change my name as "706" was my now ex husband. Any hints on how to do that would be appreciated. 

Just booked Oct. 8 to 22, 2022 on the Volendam.  Venice to Venice.  

Hi John!  Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your cruise.  I really enjoy your posts at sea.   We had perfect weather 2 weeks ago.

Documents have been printed.  Luggage tag is secured to handle. Bag is full.  I am staying in a hotel near the Toronto airport tonight and the bag drag starts early tomorrow morning.  Thanks again everyone!! 

I do NOT miss the HAL Cats.  They were horrid. Out of tune, auto-tuned, wrong lyrics, and too loud. 

I've used HAL's transfer from the port to the airport or the airport to the port  every time and it has always been excellent.  They get the bags on and off quickly. I can't remember when they actually arrived or departed because all my trips to Rome were more than 5 years ago.  We never missed our flights and always had more than enough time to take a leisurely tour through the shops in the airport.

Thank you all very much.  I haven't even packed my bag yet.  All clothes are currently hanging in closet and waiting.

You need to be onboard before the muster drill. Even though the ship may be leaving port at 5, there are things that need to be done onboard before that.  I suggest trying to be on board before 3 p.m.

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

That would be Captain Eric van der Wal; tell him I said hi 

I will do that John!  Thank you for the information.

I will be on the Noordam  for the July 28 southbound cruise from Seward to Vancouver. Any idea who the Captain and CD will be? 

Noordam July 28 2019 for 7 days southbound Alaska. 

I will see you all at the next sail away.

John were you above "Lauri + Hank" wearing a dark blue top?

I pack one swimsuit per person in the carry on and one nice outfit and then whatever other clothes fit with socks and underthings in the carry on as well.  Other types of stuff goes in the main suitcase.  Shoes are in the main suitcase. All meds are in my purse. You have 4 suitcases and 4 carry ons, correct? If so, you have plenty of room. Think about stuff that can be drip dried over night in the bathroom, like swim suits. Dress in stuff that matches other stuff.  One skirt or pair of dress pants is good for both gala nights, just wear different tops.  It can be done.

I will be watching the Koningsdam leave. 

5 minutes ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

 

Yes she usually docks there.

 

Looking at the port schedule, she is scheduled to dock at 26 next Saturday.

Thank you!!

Hi everyone!  Does the Oosterdam always dock at Pier 26?  I will be onboard her next Saturday for the 7 day Tropical cruise.  We have our documents and luggage tags now!! 

Normal is a setting on a dryer.  Being addicted to cruising is a cruiser's normal.  Welcome to normal!

Time to eat. See you at the next sail away!

There might be more kids because of March break. 

All of their cameras seem to be freezing up. 

John the Noordam (or maybe the Zandan) had the Olsen twins.

Looks like they are so close as they are both leaving. 

Hi John!!!  It's Mary Catherine from F B !!