FredT Posted March 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I am talking about the blog that Capt. Albert Schoonderbeek is writing daily on the new Koningsdam. To get daily glimpses on the progress of the new addition to the fleet is both fascinating and somewhat addicting, and no fancy press releases or glossy video can bring her to life as the Captains words are doing. My complements to both the Captain, and the enlightened executives who have permitted (and encouraged???) him to do this for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Very well said. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted March 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It really is insightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRose Posted March 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I read eagerly each entry as well. Postings & pics he shares with us are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted March 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I agree, it is excellent. I have always followed Captain Albert's blog, and now I eagerly wait for the next entry.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Two Thumbs Up!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted March 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I just started following his blog & it is interesting to see the new ship coming along. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonialinnkeeper Posted March 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Makes the ship and future cruise more real. Thanks for a great read, Capt. Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted March 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I am talking about the blog that Capt. Albert Schoonderbeek is writing daily on the new Koningsdam. To get daily glimpses on the progress of the new addition to the fleet is both fascinating and somewhat addicting, and no fancy press releases or glossy video can bring her to life as the Captains words are doing. My complements to both the Captain, and the enlightened executives who have permitted (and encouraged???) him to do this for us. I agree - his Koningsdam blog is the best I have ever read. If HAL executives encouraged this, it is the best thing they have ever done as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredT Posted March 17, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Interesting... In todays entry the Captaain speaks about a new "DAM" ship already in the pipeline at the shipyards. Have I missed something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted March 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Interesting... In todays entry the Captaain speaks about a new "DAM" ship already in the pipeline at the shipyards. Have I missed something here? The Captain has mentioned several times that a second in this class vessel is due to follow in about two years. Not at all sure that any construction has yet begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted March 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2016 This excellent blog certainly whets my appetite! November's boarding seems so far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted March 18, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 18, 2016 A second, sister ship to Koningsdam was announced some time back. Reading Captain Albert's blog, you could infer that steel is already being cut for this new build to be delivered in 2018. I think Captain Albert has been at the blogging and writing thing for a very long time. That HAL, in its infinite wisdom, permits him to do so is likely a very considered move on their part. I know I'm the better for it and appreciate this very candid look at the process. Carnival has allowed some of its key people to blog for a while. Remember Senior Cruise Director John Heald on the Splendor during it's crisis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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