Oosterdam's 2019-2020 New Year's cruise; a photo log and a recap after the fact

[Copper10-8]

A sea day on a Holiday cruise; things tend to get a bit busy around the mid-ship Lido Pool 

 

[rafinmd]

1 hour ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

There's another Soviet 'Foxtrot' sub, B-427, in Long Beach, CA off the bow of the Queen Mary however, she is no longer open to the public (2015) since she encountered some flooding, parts of her pressure hull ruptured, she began to list, and a family of raccoons decided to move in 😉

 

 

 

I'm staying on Queen Mary before boarding the Crystal Serenity in late January.  I'll need to be on the lookout for it.

 

Roy

[Copper10-8]

2 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

I'm staying on Queen Mary before boarding the Crystal Serenity in late January.  I'll need to be on the lookout for it.

 

Roy

 

B-427 is still there although there are plans to sell her; can't miss her 😉 If you need a ride from the airport to the QM, send me an email

[Vict0riann]

Pat went in the Soviet sub a few years ago.  He said they measured you before you entered, the passageways were tight. 

 

 

 

 

[Copper10-8]

8 hours ago, gknep said:

I believe that the America's Test Kitchen is no longer a featured activity. Are there any cooking demonstrations in the BB King space during the day anymore?

 

I also heard ATK is on the way out/contract expired/not renewed. There was a presentation "Mexican cooking, port to table (EXC)" on Sunday (1st sea day) by the Mexican Ambassador in the BB Kings Lounge at 11:00 AM but don't believe it involved "hands-on" a la ATK

[ski ww]

A belated Happy New Year. Just getting caught up with all your posts, great pictures. Love New Years cruises, have been on three. 

[Alphen]

5 hours ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

I also heard ATK is on the way out/contract expired/not renewed. There was a presentation "Mexican cooking, port to table (EXC)" on Sunday (1st sea day) by the Mexican Ambassador in the BB Kings Lounge at 11:00 AM but don't believe it involved "hands-on" a la ATK

High John, somebody on the board mentioned that the rumor was that "Night at the Librije" was also on its way out. Although on our March cruise it is still bookable, have you heard any rumors?

[Copper10-8]

2 hours ago, Alphen said:

High John, somebody on the board mentioned that the rumor was that "Night at the Librije" was also on its way out. Although on our March cruise it is still bookable, have you heard any rumors?

 

Will attempt to find out for you this morning Jeroen 

[Copper10-8]

On 12/30/2019 at 9:43 PM, Seasick Sailor said:

Copper, do you know who the maitre d is in the Pinnacle?

 

On 12/30/2019 at 9:51 PM, Copper10-8 said:

 

He's a young gentleman from Romania, I believe by the name of Koray Pamukcu. His PG crew love him!

 

So correction on that; Oostie's PG manager (official name: Assistant Maitre 'd Specialty Restaurant) is Paul Mandache, still from Romania

[VennDiagram]

 

 

Oh my heart 😉 Stroopwafel and a dark roast Starbucks would be heavenly!

 

[canadianbear]

16 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

 

So correction on that; Oostie's PG manager (official name: Assistant Maitre 'd Specialty Restaurant) is Paul Mandache, still from Romania

 

Paul is who we had.  Nice young man still learning the ropes.

[Copper10-8]

1 hour ago, canadianbear said:

 

Paul is who we had.  Nice young man still learning the ropes.

 

Yes on all that, been here for four months, came from Royal Caribbean. His staff; Dwi, Betty, Stephan, Host Mary Rose, to name the ones we've been in contact with most, are all excellent

[Copper10-8]

Thursday evening 7:00 PM dinner at Oosterdam's Italian restaurant, Canaletto;tonight was veal night for us; Veal and Sage Polpet Tine (small plate) and Veal Saltimbocca alla Romano (large plate/Thursday special) with the trio of Malaga, Pistachio and Bacio Gelato to finish up, all with a good glass of vino

 

 

 

 

[Copper10-8]

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Edited January 3, 2020 by Copper10-8

[Copper10-8]

2nd performance by the Post Modern Jazz group "Speak Easy" It was excellent; we liked it better than the first one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Copper10-8]

As usual, finished out the night with the B.B. Kings All-Star band; that girl vocalist has some lungs on her, plus her male partner, Jermaine (I believe) is outstanding also. The six musicians are awesome in their own right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Copper10-8]

Friday, 03 January 2020; At Sea; sailing north to San Diego along the Baja California coast; Oostie's crew is starting to take down/remove the Christmas decorations on the ship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Himself]

Decorations should stay up to Epiphany.

Edited January 3, 2020 by Himself

[Copper10-8]

Lincoln Center Stage, Oosterdam's Explorations Lounge with the always impressive Dutch historical maritime mural, plus a directional device for those who have lost their way temporarily 😉 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2020 by Copper10-8

[Himself]

Glad you finally featured Lincoln Center Stage.  When you are at BB King I am listening to Classical Music!

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, Himself said:

Glad you finally featured Lincoln Center Stage.  When you are at BB King I am listening to Classical Music!

 

Different tastes and generations Father 😉

[erewhon]

Thanks for all your information and photos.

[Himself]

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Different tastes and generations Father 😉

Sad thing is on the Pinnacle ships they share the same venue

Edited January 4, 2020 by Himself

[Himself]

Just now, Himself said:

Thing

 

[Bemidji Ty]

OP or others,

 

We are on our 2nd HAL cruise on this ship on Jan 11.  First one was on NA earlier this year.  We tried different venues and were unable to find a good cup of coffee.  Nothing fancy or flavored - just a good cup of coffee.  Ideas are welcome.

 

Thanks.