The day has come!! Leaving tomorrow for Boston/ MAASDAM. Thanks all!

[FlorenceItaly]

It still seems like a dream. This is my first solo cruise, and my first cruise on HAL(previous cruises Carnival and RCI).

I am anticipating a delightful time...how could I not, with this wonderful itinerary. I am blessed .

 

At some point, I am meeting up with 2 CC'ers from the board, and am looking forward to that.

 

Thanks for all the help you have given me. I really enjoy this board.

 

I'll be home the 27th, and will post a review.

 

Marie

 

HAL - MAASDAM - June 2004/Canada/New England

RCI - Mariner of the Seas,

Sept 2004(CC Group Cruise)

RCI - Rhapsody of the Seas

October 2004

 

 

RCI Majesty of the Seas - Spring Break, March 2005

Celebrity Mercury, April 2005

Caribbean Princess, Sept 2005

(CC Group Cruise)

 

[sail7seas]

Marie..... I so hope you have the most wonderful cruise.

 

Travel safely and enjoy every moment aboard.

 

We shall be eager to hear all about it when you return.

 

Bon Voyage.

 

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[Orcrone]

Marie,

 

Have a great time. Take notes, we'll want to hear all about it when you return.

 

Marc

 

1/1990 - RCCL Song of America

4/13/2003 - Carnival Inspiration

10/30/2004 - Maasdam

 

Till sailing on the Maasdam

[localady]

Bon Voyage and have a wonderful trip!

 

Safe seas

 

Happy Cruising!

 

7/04 Ryndam Alaska B2B

12/04 Rotterdam Panama Canal

7/05 Prinsendam Baltic

11/05 "Veendammers" Carribean

 

RCCL x2(1999), Volendam (2000), Millinneum (2000), Veendam (2001), Disney (2001), Statendam (2003), Amsterdam (2003)

 

[clopaw]

Have a wonderful time! You have been great at getting port information from earlier passendgers. I'm really looking forward to your report.

[WindyCity]

Have a wonderful cruise! I envy you! Can't wait to see your review!

 

Westerdam Eastern Caribbean 12/12/04

 

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Marie, I hope you have a wonderful cruise. Relax and Enjoy!!!!

 

Lisa L

 

Monarch of the Seas-March 2002 West. Carib.

MS Zuiderdam-April 2003 East.Carib.

Monarch of the Seas-December 2003 Baja Mexico

MS Oosterdam-May 2004 Alaska

 

Till we set sail on the MS Ryndam-Sea of Cortez-November 2004

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[Tatka]

Good luck.

 

Weather on Saturday should be good and sailing from Boston is great experience.

 

I might be in port (or near) to watch your sail away.

 

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GO BRUINS!!!!

[jhannah]

How exciting! It sure is hard to read of people leaving tomorrow or next week when I have to wait until September.

 

I hope you have a marvelous time. Be safe.

 

'Vegas Jim

 

[ekerr19]

Marie -

 

Have a great trip! I'm sure you will love the Maasdam as much as we did...

 

Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

 

Noordam 1984

Veendam 1999

Amsterdam 2000

Noordam 2001

Statendam 2001

Noordam 2002

Zuiderdam 2003

Maasdam 2004.

Noordam 2004

[Aussie Gal]

Marie,

 

Have a great trip. Look after the Maasdam for us. We will be leaving from Boston on the Transatlantic in just over a years time.

 

Jennie

 

The next cruise is always the best!

 

3RD OCTOBER, 2004 PRINSENDAM

[Toad]

HOT in boston today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[FlorenceItaly]

Toad - Weather.com says showers tomorrow, what does the local news say???? I get in around 1:30 and am hoping to take a Duck Tour or something...of course I won't let the rain stop me .

 

Marie

 

HAL - MAASDAM - June 2004/Canada/New England

RCI - Mariner of the Seas,

Sept 2004(CC Group Cruise)

RCI - Rhapsody of the Seas

October 2004

 

 

RCI Majesty of the Seas - Spring Break, March 2005

Celebrity Mercury, April 2005

Caribbean Princess, Sept 2005

(CC Group Cruise)

 

[FlorenceItaly]

Thanks ALL for the well wishes.

 

Marie

 

HAL - MAASDAM - June 2004/Canada/New England

RCI - Mariner of the Seas,

Sept 2004(CC Group Cruise)

RCI - Rhapsody of the Seas

October 2004

 

 

RCI Majesty of the Seas - Spring Break, March 2005

Celebrity Mercury, April 2005

Caribbean Princess, Sept 2005

(CC Group Cruise)

 

[CaptData]

Have fun. Tell me about it later too. I'm on the Massdam in Feb 05.

 

MS Maasdam 6 - 17 Feb 05

 

 Until I sail away on the ocean blue

 

 

 

Navigator of the Seas Western Crib 08/03

Dawn Princess - Eastern Carb 01/03

Dawn Princess Panamal Canal 11/02

 

[sail7seas]

I'm sorry to say that rain is predicted for tomorrow in Boston but it should clear for your Saturday sailaway. We've had warm, nice weather this week but rain moved in about an hour ago.

 

No matter....you are sure to have a great time and the Duck Tours are wonderful fun.

 

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[FlorenceItaly]

Thanks Sail7seas. Actually, the rain sounds refreshing. It's like a sauna...make that steam room, here in Oklahoma.

 

Marie

 

HAL - MAASDAM - June 2004/Canada/New England

RCI - Mariner of the Seas,

Sept 2004(CC Group Cruise)

RCI - Rhapsody of the Seas

October 2004

 

 

RCI Majesty of the Seas - Spring Break, March 2005

Celebrity Mercury, April 2005

Caribbean Princess, Sept 2005

(CC Group Cruise)

[rmmm]

Have a fantastic time. We will be going on the same cruise next Saturday. Bon Voyage.

[F5Loar]

Be sure and send us a photo in your first Dutch hat on Dutch night. Do the Pinnacle at least once and enjoy the fresh popcorn at the Wanjang Theatre. Rain didn't dampen our week at all nor did the cold. Don't be afraid to ask for a second escargo or lobster tail!

 

Till we sail on the Zuiderdam

 

Til we sail on the Mariner of The Seas RCL

until we sail on the Disney Wonder

til we sail the ms Maasdam

[FlorenceItaly]

F5Loar - I intend on dining at the Pinnacle, even if it is by myself....I love filet mignon . I really don't want to miss out on the experience of this special restaurant.

 

And, I do plan to go to the Wanjang Theatre with popcorn and a coffee from the Java Cafe.

 

Marie

 

HAL - MAASDAM - June 2004/Canada/New England

RCI - Mariner of the Seas,

Sept 2004(CC Group Cruise)

RCI - Rhapsody of the Seas

October 2004

 

 

RCI Majesty of the Seas - Spring Break, March 2005

Celebrity Mercury, April 2005

Caribbean Princess, Sept 2005

(CC Group Cruise)

 

[saltydog28]

Marie,

How I envy you. Have a great time.

Safe home,

Pat.

[Orcrone]

Marie,

 

Thought I'd bump you to the top so you could start your cruise again.:D

[FlorenceItaly]

You are so sweet. This really was a wonderful cruise, and I just KNOW you and your dw are going to have a fantastic time. You will love HAL.

Somehow I need to fit in another HAL cruise, but I am pretty well booked through 2005.....

 

Marie

[Orcrone]

Somehow I need to fit in another HAL cruise, but I am pretty well booked through 2005.....

 

Marie

Not a bad problem to have!!!;)

[LoveLifeAtSea]

Marie,

 

Thought I'd bump you to the top so you could start your cruise again.:D

 

Orcrone ...... You are such a TEASE!!!!! :D