Amsterdam

[highland cruiser]

Great set of new pictures.  I like where the future cruise consultants are.  Nice to know where we will be making a quick visit at!!

Thank you for all your hard work on keeping us updated.

[BobK in NJ]

20 hours ago, richwmn said:

The chart I posted several months ago, and has been copied many times seems to still be correct. I bought the middle tier for the entire cruse on the first day and it was $169.99. The premium package was $219.99

Is that for one device? If we have two phones do we buy two packages?

We'll be getting on the cruise as you get off.

Thanks for the detailed information.

[RuthC]

5 minutes ago, BobK in NJ said:

Is that for one device? If we have two phones do we buy two packages?

We'll be getting on the cruise as you get off.

If you want to use one phone at a time, you can do it with one plan; you would share a user ID and password.

It is only if you both want to be using your phones at the same time that you would need two plans.

[highland cruiser]

7 minutes ago, BobK in NJ said:

Is that for one device? If we have two phones do we buy two packages?

We'll be getting on the cruise as you get off.

Thanks for the detailed information.

We bought one package on the Westerdam in January.  We shared the package with multiple devices  but only one of us could be on at a time.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Glad you enjoyed your day in Ketchikan.  Great pictures.

 

Thanks for the pictures of Deck 5.

[richwmn]

We are currently turning around to head back out. This sure is an interesting place, even after having seen it before.

 

Tonight's menu

06JuneDinner.pdf

[65 Gator]

43 minutes ago, RuthC said:

If you want to use one phone at a time, you can do it with one plan; you would share a user ID and password.

It is only if you both want to be using your phones at the same time that you would need two plans.

You can use a TP-link and use both at one time.  Each device logs into the LINK and the link logs into the internet.

[zelker]

6 minutes ago, 65 Gator said:

You can use a TP-link and use both at one time.  Each device logs into the LINK and the link logs into the internet.

 

Have no idea what you mean by a TP-link but am intrigued if it means we both can be using it at the same time.  Can you explain further please.  

[65 Gator]

7 minutes ago, zelker said:

 

Have no idea what you mean by a TP-link but am intrigued if it means we both can be using it at the same time.  Can you explain further please.  

Here is the website.  You can go online and look it up.  We are in Tracy Arm and the internet keeps dropping out...

https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr802n/

Lookup Hotspot Router...

[zelker]

6 minutes ago, 65 Gator said:

Here is the website.  You can go online and look it up.  We are in Tracy Arm and the internet keeps dropping out...

https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr802n/

Lookup Hotspot Router...

 

When you have a moment (and good wi-fi connectivity again), can you explain how this nifty gadget is hooked into the ship's wi-fi?  Do we need to have a laptop to connect this router to, log into our ship account, and then we can log in from our iPads?  Or am I missing something?

 

[richwmn]

48 minutes ago, zelker said:

 

When you have a moment (and good wi-fi connectivity again), can you explain how this nifty gadget is hooked into the ship's wi-fi?  Do we need to have a laptop to connect this router to, log into our ship account, and then we can log in from our iPads?  Or am I missing something?

 

@POA1 provided a very good tutorial for setting this up. Hopefully he will jump in and point you to that thread

[JoAnnaBullhead]

On 6/3/2019 at 2:37 PM, richwmn said:

Good afternoon from Seattle and ms Amsterdam.

lll haAs I have on my last few cruises, I will attempt to give a blow by blow account of this wonderful 14 day cruise to Alaska.

Pre-Cruise Stay in Seattle

I actually arrived in Seattle on Saturday afternoon. Our group had a limo to take us to the hotels and he was on time and did a fine job of transporting us. Saturday evening was relaxing and trying to get used to the time change. Sunday was a nice long lunch at Anthony's at Pier 66. This is a very nice place to sit and eat while watching those who are embarking on various cruise ships. The Bliss was right outside and it was interesting to watch embarkation from the outside.

Embarkation

This morning was a limo ride from the hotels to Pier 91. It was a short ride and handled well by the limo driver. Because the limo driver arrived early and we were ready, we arrived at Pier 91 about 10:20, and didn't get to enter the building for quite a while. Once the doors opened the process was quick and easy as we are all 4*.  The ship looks very nice.

Today

There is a Captain's Welcome Party going on right now. Due to the number of high star Mariners aboard it was split into 2 sessions of about an hour each. It is being held in the Crows Nest. The muster drill is at 3:15 followed by sail away at 4:00.

The Cabin

I have my normal outside cabin, it is 3371 and pictures were sent to HALfacts earlier. The only thing to really note is that Amsterdam has not received the large TV upgrades, at least not in this cabin, and still has the smallish TV and DVD player, along with the Ship Flicks booklet of movies to check out from the front desk. As expected, no cooler and just a Coke and water setup for the Mini Bar.

Tonight's MDR menu is included, have a great day!

 

 

03JuneDinner.pdf 110.17 kB · 136 downloads

thank you for doing this!!

[65 Gator]

1 hour ago, zelker said:

 

When you have a moment (and good wi-fi connectivity again), can you explain how this nifty gadget is hooked into the ship's wi-fi?  Do we need to have a laptop to connect this router to, log into our ship account, and then we can log in from our iPads?  Or am I missing something?

 

Sorry to say that I can't cover all of this in a paragraph or two.  As Rich says, check POA since he clued me on to it.  The manuals are at:  https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr802n/ and have diagrams...

 

Yes, you can log in with iPads...

 

[JoAnnaBullhead]

On 6/3/2019 at 2:37 PM, richwmn said:

Good afternoon from Seattle and ms Amsterdam.

lll haAs I have on my last few cruises, I will attempt to give a blow by blow account of this wonderful 14 day cruise to Alaska.

Pre-Cruise Stay in Seattle

I actually arrived in Seattle on Saturday afternoon. Our group had a limo to take us to the hotels and he was on time and did a fine job of transporting us. Saturday evening was relaxing and trying to get used to the time change. Sunday was a nice long lunch at Anthony's at Pier 66. This is a very nice place to sit and eat while watching those who are embarking on various cruise ships. The Bliss was right outside and it was interesting to watch embarkation from the outside.

Embarkation

This morning was a limo ride from the hotels to Pier 91. It was a short ride and handled well by the limo driver. Because the limo driver arrived early and we were ready, we arrived at Pier 91 about 10:20, and didn't get to enter the building for quite a while. Once the doors opened the process was quick and easy as we are all 4*.  The ship looks very nice.

Today

There is a Captain's Welcome Party going on right now. Due to the number of high star Mariners aboard it was split into 2 sessions of about an hour each. It is being held in the Crows Nest. The muster drill is at 3:15 followed by sail away at 4:00.

The Cabin

I have my normal outside cabin, it is 3371 and pictures were sent to HALfacts earlier. The only thing to really note is that Amsterdam has not received the large TV upgrades, at least not in this cabin, and still has the smallish TV and DVD player, along with the Ship Flicks booklet of movies to check out from the front desk. As expected, no cooler and just a Coke and water setup for the Mini Bar.

Tonight's MDR menu is included, have a great day!

 

 

03JuneDinner.pdf 110.17 kB · 136 downloads

thank you for doing this!!

[BobK in NJ]

3 hours ago, RuthC said:

If you want to use one phone at a time, you can do it with one plan; you would share a user ID and password.

It is only if you both want to be using your phones at the same time that you would need two plans.

 

2 hours ago, 65 Gator said:

You can use a TP-link and use both at one time.  Each device logs into the LINK and the link logs into the internet.

 

3 hours ago, highland cruiser said:

We bought one package on the Westerdam in January.  We shared the package with multiple devices  but only one of us could be on at a time.

 

Thanks for the clarification. The hotspot router certainly looks intriguing. It would work well if you use multiple devices within your stateroom.

[cruises42]

23 hours ago, 65 Gator said:

Pinnacle Grill breakfast is for guests staying in Neptune Suites and is free.

Thanks!

[richwmn]

Good Evening from Tracy Arm!

It has been a great day, and the weather really co-operated. It was very nice all day and the view was fantastic.

 

For this evening, I got a chance to go by Adagio. As always, the group is talented and if you enjoy the type of music they play, you will have a nice evening listening to them. The music also is a nice background to doing other things like crosswords, knitting, and others.

 

I also stopped into the comedian. His name is Bengt Washburn and he is mildly amusing. I'm not sure that I would make the effort to go see him if he was playing locally, but as an entertainer on a cruise ship he is fine.

 

Tomorrow is a long day in Juneau, arriving at 8:00 am with all aboard at 9:30pm.

 

[65 Gator]

2 hours ago, BobK in NJ said:

 

 

 

Thanks for the clarification. The hotspot router certainly looks intriguing. It would work well if you use multiple devices within your stateroom.

The hotspot router is a GodSend...  We have three iPhones, one iPad and a MacBook all on at the same time...  Super easy to set up and works great.  We disconnect when we leave the cabin...

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

Glad you had a great day viewing Tracy Arm.

[zelker]

9 hours ago, richwmn said:

Good Evening from Tracy Arm!

It has been a great day, and the weather really co-operated. It was very nice all day and the view was fantastic.

 

 

 

 Was the ship just anchored in Tracy Arm overnight?  

[richwmn]

52 minutes ago, zelker said:

 Was the ship just anchored in Tracy Arm overnight?  

No, the ship spends about 8 hours in Tracy Arm, then putters around overnight before arriving in Juneau.

[richwmn]

Good Morning,
Today we spend a long day in Juneau. We arrive at 8am and all aboard is 9:30 this evening.

As a result, entertainment and activities are cut back a bit
Entertainment tonight:
Ocean Bar:
Ocean Trio has 2 sets today, 7:45 & 8:45          
Piano Bar:
Wally B entertains from 8:45 till closing
Explorers's Lounge:
Returns Tomorrow
Main Stage:
Alaska In Concert (one show at 9:30)
Movie:
Fighting with My Family
Today's movies on the TV
Ch35: Avengers: Infinity War
Ch36: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ch37: A Dog's Way Home
Happy Hour:
4:00 - 5:00 in the Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest, 10:00 - 11:00 in the Crow's Nest
over the course of the day - Scattagories, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Party
Bridge, Mahjong and more

[richwmn]

Pictures from around the ship this morning

 

First off, the Crows Nest untouched by upgrades

 

Next the Aft Pool area and Seaview Bar, also unchanged

Next the Sports Court. Note the Pickleball rackets and balls stored where anyone can use them.

View of Sports Deck facing Aft from the Crows Nest

Edited June 7, 2019 by richwmn

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hope you are enjoying your day in Juneau.

 

Love looking at ship's pictures.

[FlorenceItaly]

Enjoying you review.  Thank you for the ship pictures as we are cruising on the Amsterdam for the first time later this year.

Edited June 7, 2019 by FlorenceItaly