Live from Nieuw Statendam Premier Voyage, December 2018

[Copper10-8]

5 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

 

indeed!  Both from the People's Republic of Cork!

(it's a Dublin v Cork thing!)

 

Kinda like Amsterdam vs Rotterdam, longtime rivals in just about everything 

[VMax1700]

3 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Kinda like Amsterdam vs Rotterdam, longtime rivals in just about everything 

 

Exactly!  or The Capital (Dublin) vs The Real Capital (Cork).

[rkacruiser]

Many thanks to all who are on the Maiden Voyage who have posted commentary and photos.  All you have done is to make me more eager than ever to embark Nieuw Statendam on January 6th!

 

Best wishes for a safe, pleasant trip to your home and a Merry Christmas as well as a Happy and Healthy New Year!

[bennybear]

Thank you to all that posted!  I really enjoyed reading of your great adventures.  Now I have added an inaugural sailing to the bucket list!   I need a bigger bucket!

Agree about spending at least a week prior will help with the jet lag.   I have heard it takes a day to recover from every hour of jet lag and that seems to be pretty accurate for me.   That way you get a land adventure too!  

 

[ris_scot]

I echo all the thanks for the fantastic food porn and other useful information.  Well done to you all.

 

[fatcat04]

Sad to see this cruise and delightful thread coming to a close. Safe travels all and thank you for sharing so much with us. 

Edited December 18, 2018 by fatcat04

[Vict0riann]

6 hours ago, goldengatecruisers said:

OK - that burger looks delicious 🙂

 

One final question for anyone on board.  When I looked at the new beverage lists posted I did not see Nicholas Feuillate champagne.   On my last HAL cruise last year it was included in the Elite Package and we really enjoyed having a glass of champagne (admittedly almost daily!!!!).   From the list posted I only see Veuve Cliquot which, although delicious and superior to Feuillate, is priced at $18 and therefore not included in the package.   Is Nicholas Feuillate still offered as a champagne and is it still priced within the $15 limit?  Keeping my fingers crossed that Nieuw Statendam will have a decent champagne that falls within the Elite package.

 

Have a safe trip home everyone and to those staying on continue to enjoy the short 4 night cruise.

Nicholas Feuillate is on board and is $12.50 a glass, according to our wine steward.

[Vict0riann]

6 hours ago, goldengatecruisers said:

OK - that burger looks delicious :)

 

One final question for anyone on board.  When I looked at the new beverage lists posted I did not see Nicholas Feuillate champagne.   On my last HAL cruise last year it was included in the Elite Package and we really enjoyed having a glass of champagne (admittedly almost daily!!!!).   From the list posted I only see Veuve Cliquot which, although delicious and superior to Feuillate, is priced at $18 and therefore not included in the package.   Is Nicholas Feuillate still offered as a champagne and is it still priced within the $15 limit?  Keeping my fingers crossed that Nieuw Statendam will have a decent champagne that falls within the Elite package.

 

Have a safe trip home everyone and to those staying on continue to enjoy the short 4 night cruise.

Nicholas Feuillate is on board and is $12.50 a glass, according to our wine steward.

[kazu]

1 minute ago, Vict0riann said:

Nicholas Feuillate is on board and is $12.50 a glass, according to our wine steward.

 

Very kind and helpful of you to reply to the question when you have to get ready to disembark.

 

I hope you have a good night's sleep and disembarkation goes smoothly.  

 

Our best to you both & Sherita 🙂 

[goldengatecruisers]

28 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Nicholas Feuillate is on board and is $12.50 a glass, according to our wine steward.

 Thank you so much for clarifying this for me.   So, Elite package it must be for me this weekend!!!  It has not gone unnoticed that you have answered mine and others questions up till the very last minute.  Very kind and I am very grateful. It has helped me immensely and it has also been a pleasure to follow along.   I am only sad that you are not staying on so I can thank you in person.  Have a safe trip home.

 

Ashley

Edited December 18, 2018 by goldengatecruisers

[Mystymom]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this most informative thread.  We really enjoyed your experience!

[Vict0riann]

3 hours ago, floridababa said:

Did you see Apple pie at the Dutch cafe? Gelato is amazing and  so reasonably priced.

Dutch apple pie is a favourite of my DH

[keeponcruising]

Welcome home.  I enjoyed following your voyage.  You provided a wealth of information.

[Copper10-8]

4 hours ago, floridababa said:

Did you see Apple pie at the Dutch cafe? Gelato is amazing and  so reasonably priced.

 

Check out post #653 (2nd shot) for a pic of a slice of "Appeltaart"

[rafinmd]

Ann, wishing you a safe and stress free trip back home, and Sherita, have a great 2 weeks with enough time to get everything you need to do to be ready for January 4.

 

Roy

[floridababa]

Thanks to all that shared. Glad you had a good trip. Enjoy Ft Lauderdale

And safe travels

[woodworker&knitter]

Ann and Sherita thank you so much for your fabulous reporting of the NS, and the great pictures you posted. 

Allan & Barbara 

 

[Vict0riann]

5 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

 

Lovely spot!  Have you sailed with either of HAL's two Cork Captains?

 

No, we haven’t.  Something to look forward to!

[nimiq]

Thanks to all for posting here it all help and informed us.

 

Boarding for us tomorrow

:-)

sea ya 

Eric

[Vict0riann]

Our last evening on board, we had a great dinner in Tamarind with friends (food porn to follow), and then we raced off to the show, the special effects were amazing.  Only one show, and it was packed.

Gyoza

Satay

Scallops

 

Vegetable tempura (I think)

Mongolian lamb chops

chicken curry

 

 

[beachbunny6]

Welcome to Ft. Lauderdale, everyone!  I watched her sail in, and she is magnificent, even in the dark!  

 

Safe travels to you all and Bon Voyage to the lucky ones who are staying onboard!  See you VERY soon!

 

~Barbara~

[ski ww]

Got up too late to watch the sail in.

[scluvsrain]

We are docked! It’s still dark. It it’s nice to see lights of the city after seeing nothing but water for 8 days!

 

its been great fun to post on this journey of the Nieuw  Statendam for her inaugural sailing. The ship is indeed very beautiful and rides like a dream, although we had fabulous weather and very calm seas overall. 

 

I am disembarking today to fly home to California. January 2 I will be back here to board the Prinsendam for her 80-day Grand South America and Antarctica voyage. Looking to spend a wonderful Christmas with my family before leaving them for three months again!

 

Thanks Ann, for being a great thread partner and thanks to everyone for coming along with us on our thread!!

[scluvsrain]

Someone asked Tim if there is a chime man on board playing the little musical instrument to announce dinner, like on the other HAL ships. 

 

There is not!!!  ☹️☹️☹️☹️

[Krazy Kruizers]

Enjoyed this thread.

 

Everyone have safe travels home.