Rare Vict0riann Posted November 9, 2021 #526 Share Posted November 9, 2021 @sansterre, my memory is really bad, but did we sail together on the Maasdam's Atlantic Adventurer in 2014? On that cruise we had a Cellar Master called Miguel, Argentinian, but he lived in South Africa. I got into trouble with him because I called him "Miguelito", and he said only his abuelita (grandmother ) called him that. I wonder if your Miguel now is the same man. I couldn't really tell from your photo. Here is a picture of the Miguel we had - 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 10, 2021 #527 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Dismomx5 said: There is a post on Facebook by James Hills from November 7 that reads as follows: Who is James Hills? What is his relationship with HAL? I don't recognize the name. Why should I believe anything that is in his Facebook post? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted November 10, 2021 Author #528 Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Vict0riann said: @sansterre, my memory is really bad, but did we sail together on the Maasdam's Atlantic Adventurer in 2014? On that cruise we had a Cellar Master called Miguel, Argentinian, but he lived in South Africa. I got into trouble with him because I called him "Miguelito", and he said only his abuelita (grandmother ) called him that. I wonder if your Miguel now is the same man. I couldn't really tell from your photo. Here is a picture of the Miguel we had - We saw Miguel while dining at the Pinnacle Grill tonight. I asked him if he was on the Atlantic Adventure in 2014. He said yes that was him and it was probably the Maasdam or Veendam. We have enjoyed wine tasting with Miguel on many cruises through the years.. I also recall your name, Victoriann and I think we were on one or two independent tours together on the Atlantic Adventure. We did 3 Atlantic Adventures so I don't recall which year or what ship, not what tours we were on. Thanks for posting this photo and making the connection! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted November 10, 2021 #529 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, rkacruiser said: Who is James Hills? What is his relationship with HAL? I don't recognize the name. Why should I believe anything that is in his Facebook post? I do not know him either, but I also read his post on FB and he merely quoted from the question and answer session that was held on board with Captain, CD and the HD on Rotterdam, this was where the information came from. I have taken the liberty to post a screen shot, so all credits for this info go to James Hills, who was so kind to post this information. Edited November 10, 2021 by Alphen 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted November 10, 2021 Author #530 Share Posted November 10, 2021 BTW, tI went shopping.. Some HAL merchandise (Sweatshirts and long-sleeved T's) was added to the store on Monday, but nothing that said "Rotterdam". 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted November 10, 2021 #531 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) I'm thinking of booking an obstructed veranda(VH) on Rotterdam. I wonder if anyone is able to show any pictures of the actual obstruction. Interested to know if there is much difference between being above the tenders or lifeboats. Edited November 10, 2021 by OVgirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 10, 2021 #532 Share Posted November 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, OVgirl said: I'm thinking of booking an obstructed veranda(VH) on Rotterdam. I wonder if anyone is able to show any pictures of the actual obstruction. Interested to know if there is much difference between being above the tenders or lifeboats. My first reaction would be to suggest the website with facts about HAL, but with the new davitt system on Rotterdam, we need to wait for real reports and images. Hopefully a CC poster will be in an obstructed veranda on Rotterdam soon and post the info. I want to book one of the 'longways' cabins on Rotterdam, but will wait to see if they are similar to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam's 'longways' ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted November 10, 2021 #533 Share Posted November 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, VMax1700 said: I want to book one of the 'longways' cabins on Rotterdam, but will wait to see if they are similar to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam's 'longways' ones. Will you please be so kind to explain what kind of a cabin you mean? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted November 10, 2021 #534 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, MAVIP said: Will you please be so kind to explain what kind of a cabin you mean? # 4039/4040/4041/4042/4043 and 4044 on Rotterdam #4043/4044/4045 and 4046 on Koningsdam https://halfacts.com/pinnacle-class/4046-koningsdam/ Edited November 10, 2021 by VMax1700 clarity, I hope! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted November 10, 2021 #535 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On Koningsdam, our VH balcony (4045) view out was like the pictures below. If you looked directly down over the railing, you saw the walking (promenade) deck. The last picture was in port, the white area is a building. As VMax says, who knows what the Rotterdam is like. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laminator Posted November 10, 2021 #536 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I can't find who asked but the Signature Suite has is shower only.. no tub 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted November 10, 2021 #537 Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 hours ago, VMax1700 said: # 4039/4040/4041/4042/4043 and 4044 on Rotterdam #4043/4044/4045 and 4046 on Koningsdam https://halfacts.com/pinnacle-class/4046-koningsdam/ OK, thanks VMaX. I should have known that "longways" had something to do with the direction of the length of the cabin (and the balcony of course...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajuntraveler Posted November 10, 2021 #538 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I have been trying to find out about the signature suite bathroom configuration on the Rotterdam. Sorry to hear that there is no tub. HAL's on line description says there is a whirlpool tub and shower. Thank you, so much, for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 11, 2021 #539 Share Posted November 11, 2021 18 hours ago, Alphen said: I do not know him either, but I also read his post on FB and he merely quoted from the question and answer session that was held on board with Captain, CD and the HD on Rotterdam, this was where the information came from. I have taken the liberty to post a screen shot, so all credits for this info go to James Hills, who was so kind to post this information. Thanks for your post. But, who is James Hills? What is his precise relationship with HAL? Why would he have such "insider information" as to what will or will not happen? Pardon for me being so skeptical, but, the more mature that I become, that skepticism seems to keep increasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismomx5 Posted November 11, 2021 #540 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) James Hills was at the question/answer session with the Captain, Cruise Director and Hotel Director. He was reporting the answers to the questions that passengers had asked. Edited November 11, 2021 by Dismomx5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laminator Posted November 11, 2021 #541 Share Posted November 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Cajuntraveler said: I have been trying to find out about the signature suite bathroom configuration on the Rotterdam. Sorry to hear that there is no tub. HAL's on line description says there is a whirlpool tub and shower. Thank you, so much, for the info. You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saphire Posted November 11, 2021 #542 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thank you Laminator! I had asked about it because we DO want shower only. I appreciate you returning with this info! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted November 11, 2021 Author #543 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Can't help with Signature Suites or longwise verandas, but home now and posting this welcome we had boarding the Rotterdam on Nov. 5. I realize now that, if patient, a short video will load! Departing on Nov. 10th was a sad but the same number of happy and friendly faces were present, thanking us for cruising with them. My thanks go to all of you who followed and/or commented on this thread and especially to those who helped answer questions I could not. 11:5 welcome.MOV Edited November 11, 2021 by sansterre 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted November 11, 2021 #544 Share Posted November 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, sansterre said: Can't help with Signature Suites or longwise verandas, but home now and posting this welcome we had boarding the Rotterdam on Nov. 5. I realize now that, if patient, a short video will load! Departing on Nov. 10th was a sad but the same number of happy and friendly faces were present, thanking us for cruising with them. My thanks go to all of you who followed and/or commented on this thread and especially to those who helped answer questions I could not. 11:5 welcome.MOV 7.9 MB · 0 downloads Welcome home sansterre 🙂 Thank you SO VERY much for your excellent posts and taking us along with you. A very enjoyable thread with tons of great information. Many thanks 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonnaGa Posted November 11, 2021 #545 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Yes, thank you Sansterre your information was much appreciated! Totally enjoyed all the posts from the inaugural crossing. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker&knitter Posted November 11, 2021 #546 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thank you Sansterre for all your info and pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted November 11, 2021 #547 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thanks so much for a very interesting thread, @sansterre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted November 11, 2021 #548 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 5:27 PM, Vict0riann said: @sansterre, my memory is really bad, but did we sail together on the Maasdam's Atlantic Adventurer in 2014? On that cruise we had a Cellar Master called Miguel, Argentinian, but he lived in South Africa. I got into trouble with him because I called him "Miguelito", and he said only his abuelita (grandmother ) called him that. I wonder if your Miguel now is the same man. I couldn't really tell from your photo. Here is a picture of the Miguel we had - That's Miguel from Argentina indeed, we had him on the Oosterdam, Sydney to Seattle ,great person.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 12, 2021 #549 Share Posted November 12, 2021 21 hours ago, Dismomx5 said: James Hills was at the question/answer session with the Captain, Cruise Director and Hotel Director. He was reporting the answers to the questions that passengers had asked. Thanks for your post. This man knows nothing more (and will say nothing more) than what he has been told/learned (and has been told to say) from his corporate bosses. I remain skeptical of whatever he says. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted November 12, 2021 #550 Share Posted November 12, 2021 12 hours ago, rkacruiser said: Thanks for your post. This man knows nothing more (and will say nothing more) than what he has been told/learned (and has been told to say) from his corporate bosses. I remain skeptical of whatever he says. He does not work for Holland America Line, but apparently was invited to a press gathering along with other travel writers aboard. He wrote and this morning posted an excellent article about the Half Moon Bar: https://www.mantripping.com/food-and-drink/drinking-our-way-through-150-years-of-history-at-holland-america-line-s-half-moon-bar.html 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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