My First Solo Trip/Received Bronze Medallion

[shandryl]

Hello Everyone! :D Back from my 11 day Southern Caribbean Wayfarer on the MS Noordam (March 9 to 20, 2015)

 

I knew other CC's that were going to be on this cruise too so it was more like my first solo cruise with training wheels.

 

This is my 5th time on the Noordam << I love this ship! I have seen all the the islands and never get tired of them. The tours were great. Mostly beach & sailing and swimming. Did some shopping and enjoyed some really good pizza in St Thomas << way better than on the ship. Don't get me wrong overall HAL has made some really good improvements. Personally I still think the pizza needs work.

 

I have already got a reservation next year SOLO on the Oosterdam Its the only way to keep the addiction in check LOL Knowing that I have another cruise on the horizon :D

 

I was invited to the Mariner Society Reception :eek: I was in my cabin and the phone starts ringing ? So I answer it and this lady says bla bla this is the guest relations desk <<<when i heard this I thought OMG there going say something about my CC not enough funds or over extended LOL This lady goes on to say I have over 130 days bla bla we would like to invite you to attend the Mariner Society Reception to receive your Bronze Medallion. Honestly I did not think I had that many days and kept thinking that they made a mistake or error.

 

Next thing I knew I was getting my picture taken wearing my Medallion with Captain Robert Jan Kan and his Second in command << I did not get his name sorry.

 

It was kinda exciting!! I thought HAL phased the metal award out and were no longer giving them out. Glad I was wrong. :D They also gave the other color metals too and The Captain also took pictures with others that had over a 1000 days. There were quite a few.

 

I am back at work and saving/making plans/ for the next cruise.

Edited March 29, 2015 by shandryl

[shandryl]

I just realized that there is so much more to tell. If you have question I will try my best to answer. :D

[ozcruizer]

I just realized that there is so much more to tell. If you have question I will try my best to answer. :D

 

We recently received our bronze medallions during a cruise on the Oosterdam - 114 days, I think. I have a feeling reaching the silver will be a lot harder. We are boarding the Noordam in just over six months to sail from Hawaii to Sydney - lovely ship. It will be our second time on this ship - we did a Med cruise last year.

 

Congratulations on your attainment!

 

Ozcruizer

[Krazy Kruizers]

Congratulations on getting your Bronze medal.

Yes -- they are still giving out the medals. Quite a few have gotten them on our last several cruises.

Sounds like you had a great cruise.

[cruz chic]

Congrats on your bronze medal. I'm heading to Fort lauderdale today to board the Noordam tomorrow.

[gigianne]

Congrats Shandryl on getting the bronze medallion. The Noordam is a favourite of ours and I do remember meeting you on one on the cruises. I have read some CC posts where others do not even go to their medallion presentation - I think it is quite nice to receive that recognition.

[TiogaCruiser]

Congrats on your bronze medal. I'm heading to Fort lauderdale today to board the Noordam tomorrow.

 

Have a great cruise and keep a tight leash on your luggage. ;). Don't you wish there was a gps luggage tag?

[PathfinderEss]

Congratulations on recieving you bronz medallion. Glad to hear you had a good cruise and have another one to look forward to.

[shandryl]

We recently received our bronze medallions during a cruise on the Oosterdam - 114 days, I think. I have a feeling reaching the silver will be a lot harder. We are boarding the Noordam in just over six months to sail from Hawaii to Sydney - lovely ship. It will be our second time on this ship - we did a Med cruise last year.

 

 

 

Congratulations on your attainment!

 

 

 

Ozcruizer

 

 

Thank you [emoji4] ozcruzier

[shandryl]

Congrats on your bronze medal. I'm heading to Fort lauderdale today to board the Noordam tomorrow.

 

 

Cruz chic, enjoy yourself! Have fun tell me all about it when you get back. Cheers [emoji3]

[shandryl]

Congrats Shandryl on getting the bronze medallion. The Noordam is a favourite of ours and I do remember meeting you on one on the cruises. I have read some CC posts where others do not even go to their medallion presentation - I think it is quite nice to receive that recognition.

 

 

Thank you gigianne [emoji4] I know of some people that went to the medallion presentation but were not given the their medallions and were told by Holland America they did not have anymore. The next dat a medallion was delivered to their state room. they are four-star Mariners! There's still a little pissed about that. [emoji15]

[shandryl]

Congratulations on recieving you bronz medallion. Glad to hear you had a good cruise and have another one to look forward to.

 

 

thank you PathfinderEss [emoji4]

[bloofer]

Shandryl, glad your first solo was a success. I love traveling solo. Wouldn't you love to be on the Noordam right now? It was a great cruise. :):)

 

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that they have removed the lounge chairs from the balconies of the stern wraps! :(:(

[sail7seas]

Congratulations on receiving your Bronze Medallion. Very exciting to be so nicely surprised.

 

Happy you had another wonderful cruise on the very special Noordam. I love that ship. :)

 

[shandryl]

Shandryl, glad your first solo was a success. I love traveling solo. Wouldn't you love to be on the Noordam right now? It was a great cruise. :):)

 

 

 

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that they have removed the lounge chairs from the balconies of the stern wraps! :(:(

 

 

Bloodier "big hug" you got that right my friend I wish we were on that ship right now. I agree they should've never taken away those lounge chairs. Hope all is well with you? Take care my friend[emoji3]

[shandryl]

Congratulations on receiving your Bronze Medallion. Very exciting to be so nicely surprised.

 

 

 

Happy you had another wonderful cruise on the very special Noordam. I love that ship. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Sails! [emoji3] coming from you it means a lot.

[the2ofus]

Congratulations on your solo cruise (with training wheels) and on receiving your bronze medallion. I, also, got my bronze medallion on my first solo cruise. It was such a lift to have a whole slew of roll call buddies cheering for me on that occasion.

 

There is nothing like having already booked another cruise to look forward to.

[sail7seas]

Congratulations on your solo cruise (with training wheels) and on receiving your bronze medallion. I, also, got my bronze medallion on my first solo cruise. It was such a lift to have a whole slew of roll call buddies cheering for me on that occasion.

 

There is nothing like having already booked another cruise to look forward to.

 

Was that the cruise on which we met? I can picture you clear as day in Ocean Bar. :)

 

[cruz chic]

Have a great cruise and keep a tight leash on your luggage. ;). Don't you wish there was a gps luggage tag?

 

Happy to say my loved one (luggage ) made it. I just read the other day they are coming out with tracers for your luggage.

[cruz chic]

Cruz chic, enjoy yourself! Have fun tell me all about it when you get back. Cheers [emoji3]

 

Will do!

[erewhon]

Hello Everyone! :D Back from my 11 day Southern Caribbean Wayfarer on the MS Noordam (March 9 to 20, 2015)

 

I knew other CC's that were going to be on this cruise too so it was more like my first solo cruise with training wheels.

 

This is my 5th time on the Noordam << I love this ship! I have seen all the the islands and never get tired of them. The tours were great. Mostly beach & sailing and swimming. Did some shopping and enjoyed some really good pizza in St Thomas << way better than on the ship. Don't get me wrong overall HAL has made some really good improvements. Personally I still think the pizza needs work.

 

I have already got a reservation next year SOLO on the Oosterdam Its the only way to keep the addiction in check LOL Knowing that I have another cruise on the horizon :D

 

I was invited to the Mariner Society Reception :eek: I was in my cabin and the phone starts ringing ? So I answer it and this lady says bla bla this is the guest relations desk <<<when i heard this I thought OMG there going say something about my CC not enough funds or over extended LOL This lady goes on to say I have over 130 days bla bla we would like to invite you to attend the Mariner Society Reception to receive your Bronze Medallion. Honestly I did not think I had that many days and kept thinking that they made a mistake or error.

 

Next thing I knew I was getting my picture taken wearing my Medallion with Captain Robert Jan Kan and his Second in command << I did not get his name sorry.

 

It was kinda exciting!! I thought HAL phased the metal award out and were no longer giving them out. Glad I was wrong. :D They also gave the other color metals too and The Captain also took pictures with others that had over a 1000 days. There were quite a few.

 

I am back at work and saving/making plans/ for the next cruise.

 

Congratulations on your first solo cruise.

Am pleased that you were invited to the Medallion Ceremony to receive your Bronze Medallion, warmest Congratulations.

May you have many more cruises.

[Crew News]

Congratulations on earning your bronze medal. Of course this means that you will be invited to all future medal ceremonies on whatever HAL ships you sail. Except when the ceremony has a lot of attendees, you will be introduced at each ceremony. Feel special because you earned it.

[Vict0riann]

Congrats on your bronze medal. I'm heading to Fort lauderdale today to board the Noordam tomorrow.

 

The sail away addicts will be waving to you! Have a great cruise.:)

 

Shandryl, congratulations on your bronze medallion!

Edited March 30, 2015 by Vict0riann

[cruz chic]

The sail away addicts will be waving to you! Have a great cruise.:)

 

Shandryl, congratulations on your bronze medallion!

 

Thank you!

[madera1]

Congratulations on earning the medal.

 

 

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