PeetNL Posted March 12, 2016 #26 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I hope the quality comes close to the original restaurant De Librije (which is 35 miles from my home). I've never been there, always full.:( http://www.librije.com/home2/?lang=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 13, 2016 Author #27 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted March 13, 2016 #28 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Stunning! I agree!!!, I am so enjoying reading Captain Albert's daily blog :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted March 13, 2016 #29 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 15, 2016 #30 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) A few updates from Captain Albert today. She's by far the prettiest ship in the fleet, just spectacular design work here. It's really neat how they've gone with the modern look but still have kept it align with HAL's traditional styling. Kudos to the designers! Main dining room (drooooooooooooooools): As Captain Albert says, "Bitter balls and a Heineken is not far away!" Queens Lounge ceiling: Walkway along the Culinary Arts Centre Edited March 15, 2016 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted March 15, 2016 #31 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It won't be crew-only, it'll be open to guests (not sure how often / the availability) according to HAL itself. I doubt it. This area is a designated CREW OPEN DECK. Access to this deck is all through crew areas. There are toilets and showers. I don't think passengers and crew will mix. Besides, if the passengers say it is used during the day...when do the crew sunbathe? At night? The crew need to have their own areas and their own down time places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 15, 2016 #32 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I doubt it. This area is a designated CREW OPEN DECK. Access to this deck is all through crew areas. There are toilets and showers. I don't think passengers and crew will mix. Besides, if the passengers say it is used during the day...when do the crew sunbathe? At night? The crew need to have their own areas and their own down time places. I'm just repeating what HAL's posted a few times, they very well might be wrong. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted March 16, 2016 #33 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The Queen's Lounge appears to be a very lovely room. With regard to the balcony in the room, I hope it is designed better than the balcony was in the Main Lounge of the former Noordam and Nieuw Amsterdam. If one did not have a front row seat, seeing any performances was nearly impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 16, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The Queen's Lounge appears to be a very lovely room. With regard to the balcony in the room, I hope it is designed better than the balcony was in the Main Lounge of the former Noordam and Nieuw Amsterdam. If one did not have a front row seat, seeing any performances was nearly impossible. Appears from both the rendering and the deck plans that there's only a handful of tables (about half a dozen) and they are all right on the railing so I don't expect that would be an issue :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 17, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I stumbled across a few pictures of some art that was just installed on the ship. It's gorgeous. Now the question just becomes where is it going? My guess is Tamarind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 17, 2016 #36 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Serious looking lady [emoji846] Is it the same as was shown on the captain Albert blog as being behind guest services? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted March 17, 2016 #37 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Corridor carpets feature tulips. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted March 17, 2016 #38 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I stumbled across a few pictures of some art that was just installed on the ship. It's gorgeous. Now the question just becomes where is it going? My guess is Tamarind. With depicting water/ocean I am leaning toward Sel de Mer for the artwork :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 17, 2016 Author #39 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Could be a good spot... but not very French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 17, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Serious looking lady [emoji846]Is it the same as was shown on the captain Albert blog as being behind guest services? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Do you mean this one showing the shore ex desk? Don't think it's the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 17, 2016 Author #41 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) this carpet is beautiful and I've been impressed with the carpets overall on this ship (something I never thought I would say about HAL ships... the carpets are usually hideous at best) Edited March 17, 2016 by InTheWASide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 17, 2016 #42 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Do you mean this one showing the shore ex desk? Don't think it's the same thing Yes my memory playing tricks, it's going to be great fun exploring once onboard, it will be a sensory overload Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 17, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes my memory playing tricks, it's going to be great fun exploring once onboard, it will be a sensory overload Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk If definitely will be! We plan on going through every nook and cranny in the ship. All the stairwells, all the elevator lobbies... We want to see everything :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted March 17, 2016 #44 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I also really like the carpet with the tulips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 18, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I was looking for something else and stumbled across this page with the mother load of Koningsdam photos. Some have been seen before, but lots that haven't been. All seem to be an earlier stage of construction but some really cool pictures. http://www.photomaassluis.com/images/pictures/koningsdam29112015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted March 18, 2016 #46 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks for posting that link. Great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 19, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The pictures Capt Albert put up today are amazing! Here's a peek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 19, 2016 #48 Share Posted March 19, 2016 That's stunning Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 19, 2016 #49 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Noted this quote "Holland America is famous for having more greenery on board than with any other cruise company " X might argue that a whole lawn is reasonably green haha, either way plant life is a welcome addition Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Edited March 19, 2016 by teamflames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahlah57 Posted March 19, 2016 #50 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) The carpet is quite beautiful! My first thought was please take your shoes off and no drunks allowed!:eek: Edited March 19, 2016 by lahlah57 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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