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Where did you get the pulled pork and Poutine in Sydney?  Looking forward to trying Poutine and love being able to find it with pork as my husband does not beef.

Thanks for the great blog with lots of pictures and information.

On 8/2/2022 at 5:02 PM, maryandmarge said:

My sister and I are doing a similar trip - 25 days -  July 29th, 2023 on the Zaandam so following along to get lots of good ideas on what we should do.     Safe travels and have lots of fun.

Maryell

I will also be on that cruise.  There is a board called "Zaandam July 29, 2023" that has been started for the cruise next year.  Hope to see you there.

On 8/2/2022 at 5:02 PM, maryandmarge said:

My sister and I are doing a similar trip - 25 days -  July 29th, 2023 on the Zaandam so following along to get lots of good ideas on what we should do.     Safe travels and have lots of fun.

Maryell

Looking for information on MDR menus and daily activities on sea days (especially any cooking related activities) currently offered on the Koningsdam Caribbean 11 day southern cruises.  Departing March 4, 2020.

Just got this reply from HAL Ship Services regarding ATK.

"We are now offering a new program called Port To Table. Please see the below description from our website of this new program.

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.

For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

*Shore excursions and fine dining events require an additional cost. "

Hope they have this in place by my March cruise on the Koningsdam.

Does anyone know if ATK is still available on the Koningsdam?  We are sailing in March.  If still available is it just the free demos or the demos and hands-on-class that you pay to attend.  I have enjoyed the previous hands-on-classes (chocolate cake, pasta and eggs) that I have attended in the past.

Thanks for the information.  I am sad that it will not be available.

Does the Komningsdam offer Dinner in the Culinary center?  I can not find it listed on the web page under the dinner options.  I have seen articles about the dinner but not able to find any information on the site for my March 2020 cruise.   Also does the ATK offer the hands-on-workshops on some shore days?  I have enjoyed them in the past and know that you sign-up for them while on the ship.

The Hands-on-workshops are not on the daily schedule.  Last June I went to the guest services to find which port days and times they were being held.  They offered 2 classes on a 14 day cruise.  I got into both the workshops and one was just me and the ATK chef which was great fun.  Yes 5 Star Mariners get this as a perk but they must reply to their invitation and if they do not it is open to any one that wishes to pay for the class.  You get the recipes and an apron that you wore during your class.  They had about 6 different classes that the ATK chef will choose to present.  They were egg, pasta, cake decorating, pies and a couple I can't think of currently.  When you finish with the hour long class, you get to sample the recipes that were made in and they serve coffee and tea.  On the ships I have taken the classes we were in the Culinary Center that doubles as an the B B King area.  We were not allowed to eat what we made but the recipe was prepared in the ships kitchen using the recipes due to health regulations.  

What is the price for unlimited laundry. I know that by the bag it is $20 per bag. I saw a posting on one of the 7 day cruises that it was $49 for unlimited laundry and pressing. I don’t remember that being asked/answered.

Did you notice a bus or other transportation to take into Hoonah? I saw that there was and there was a charge but didn't give details.

Day 06 began with heavy overcast skies and rain with temperatures in the

 

I discovered a plate of chocolate truffles when I returned to my stateroom as well as a recipe card.

Did everyone on the ship get the chocolate truffles and recipe card or was this something special just for you? My husband loves truffles and I collect recipes.

I have updated beverage menus:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/specialty-2/hal-regular-and-specialty-restaurants/hal-beverage-menus/

 

New Canaletto and Sol de Mer menus:

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/specialty-2/hal-regular-and-specialty-restaurants/hal-specialty-restaurant-menus/

 

Updated When and Where through Day 05 (Juneau):

 

http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/specialty-2/on-locations-specific-cruises/alaska-ms-zaandam-14-day-when-where-daily-activities-2018/

Thanks for all your post. I went to look at the New Canaletto and the updated When and Where and they are not available. Hope it is just a quick fix for you as I am really enjoying the info. The Beverage post does work.

Will look up this info while aboard and post for you! Don't know when you're sailing, but I hope this helps!

 

Eeyore

I found the posting of 7 day cruise with When and Where and menus but it was missing the last 2 full days. If you have the opportunity to also post them that would be great. We board in about a month.

Thanks for your help

Chefs are Annette and Barbara. Cake Decorating in port of Juneau and Perfect Pies in port of Anchorage for $39. Beyond Pasta today at 1:00 PM for free.

Thanks for the Test Kitchen info. Interested in the other free demos titles.

Thanks for all the information so far. I am interested in the name of the chef in the American Test Kitchen, when the free and for fee sessions are scheduled (day and time). I loved the Chocolate Cake Decorating class I took on my last cruise.

Looking forward to the main dining room menus and the daily schedules.

There is a "Live from Volendam" thread over on the HAL board that has attachments with menus and activities from the 7 day sailing. The crew info will be different but everything else should be the same. We are sailing on NA in 8 days and found this live report very helpful. Will be doing one of our own as well, so keep your eyes peeled.

 

Bon voyage!

Thanks I am interested the name of chef in American Test Kitchen and days that they offer the hands-on workshops offered for a fee. I took the chocolate cake decorating class on previous cuise.

I will be aboard on Monday and gathering menus.

We will be boarding when you get off. Will you be posting any during your cruise?

I am interested in the main dining room menus and I have some questions about the American Test Kitchen.

Is there anyone on the Zaandam currently? Interested in main dining room menus and the American Test Kitchen.

I would like a Bon Voyage for these 2 cruises

June 4, 2018

Zaandam

14 Day Great Alaska Explorer

14 days

June 23, 2018

Nieuw Amsterdam

7 Day Inside Passage

7 days

Please revisit the thread to make sure there are no questions.

Thank you :D

I will on the Zaandam next month and will be doing a comprehensive daily review here on CC as well as a photo review on my website. Currently, I am collecting questions seeking answers.

Have all rooms on level 3 been changed to shower only?

Are the hands on cooking classes offered in the America Test Kitchen?

Would love menus from main dining room. Husband does better if he can pre-plan before we leave for cruise.

List of daily activities would be nice for planning purpose. He likes to be educated about the area and loves the cooking sessions. Go drinking or casino in his plans.

Really interested in updates (especially self-service laundry and cooking demo area) as will be traveling in June on the Zaandam.

N Amsterdam - 08-Feb-17 - 11 day Southern Caribbean Wayfarer/Seafarer

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When on our Baltic Cruise in May, my husband went to the MDR the 2nd night in dress pants, dress shirt and a string tie. He was given a jacket (a little tight which made him look uncomfortable) to wear. No one was allowed to the MDR without a jacket. We then only ate on the Lido. Hopefully the Caribbean is more informal and his dress is accepted.

Do you happen to have any of the On Location listing daily activities for your recent Southern Caribbean cruise? I am leaving out in February and would love to be able to see the activities in advance so I can do some planning around my quilting classes I am taking on board. I have been able to find the lunch, dinner and late night snack menus and that is helping greatly planning where to eat for those in the group with dietary issues.

Thanks for any help you can give.