Btimmer's Almost Live to the Amazon 2019 & Beyond

[cat shepard]

Bon Voyage!

[bcummin]

Please tell Angela that I like her Tasmania hairdo.

It is very flattering.

Thank you for bringing us along on another adventure.

Barbara

Edited November 20, 2019 by bcummin

[Tbay]

Just watched the sail away.  Have a wonderful cruise.

[Btimmer]

The upgrade fairy visited us and we received an upgrade to an ocean view cabin.  We are now in 2673.  There was no advance notice, just a bunch of rigamarole at the gangway and the front desk.

[Btimmer]

First blush impressions are that the ship was recently refreshed.  It now has Billboard on Board (dueling pianos) and Lincoln Center.  Our bathroom was completely refreshed and looks like those on the KD and NS.  The Lido market has a complete facelift.  Great menu selections this first night. Lots of carpet replacement.  I'll make more observations in the coming days.

[seagarsmoker]

1 hour ago, Btimmer said:

The upgrade fairy visited us and we received an upgrade to an ocean view cabin.  We are now in 2673.  There was no advance notice, just a bunch of rigamarole at the gangway and the front desk.

Congrats!

[ski ww]

Congratulation on the up grade, watched the sail away.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I watched the Volendam leave Ft Lauderdale.

 

How wonderful that you got an upgrade.

[DeeniEncinitas]

What a nice way to start your cruise!

Congratulations on the upgrade!

Denise😊

[Lido deck main]

Following.  Have a great cruise.

[Btimmer]

Here's a photo of the sail away with the Zuiderdam in the background.

 

 

The string quartet performing at the Lincoln Center Stage have been excellent and the venue packed. 

 

[Btimmer]

My blog is updated for yesterday.

[erewhon]

Congratulations on your stateroom upgrade.

Thanks for posting the photos.

Have a fabulous cruise.

[cat shepard]

Thank you for sharing this trip with us, too. I was not disciplined enough to share my recent cruise via a daily update, so I applaud your efforts!

[Btimmer]

3 hours ago, Btimmer said:

Here's a photo of the sail away with the Zuiderdam in the background.

 

 

The string quartet performing at the Lincoln Center Stage have been excellent and the venue packed. 

 

It's actually a quintet.

[Btimmer]

 

Tonight's entertainment was the One Step dance company performing Humanity which we saw on the large NS stage on its inaugural cruise.  IMHO, it works much better on this smaller stage and the new stage LED lights are terrific.

[Radbooks]

Thanks, Btimmer! Will be following along on your blog.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you for the information on the entertainment.

[iflyrc5]

We will be following you on this cruise as we are boarding the Volendam on Jan 5 for the Grand South America.

 

One question - has the TV system been upgraded with the on demand movies like the newer ships?

[Alphen]

How is Ian performing in his new role? We liked him as an EXC guide on Eurodam, where he paired with JC, the cruise director.

[Btimmer]

42 minutes ago, iflyrc5 said:

We will be following you on this cruise as we are boarding the Volendam on Jan 5 for the Grand South America.

 

One question - has the TV system been upgraded with the on demand movies like the newer ships?

Yes, the stateroom TV's are terrific!

[Btimmer]

6 minutes ago, Alphen said:

How is Ian performing in his new role? We liked him as an EXC guide on Eurodam, where he paired with JC, the cruise director.

Ok after 3 days.  I'll reserve full opinion until more time has passed.

[Btimmer]

In St. Barts today.

[bennybear]

Looking forward to your adventures ! 

[Btimmer]

We visited St. Lucia and the Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfall today.  Pretty with twisty narrow roads and great vistas.