jlazz Posted January 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2023 We will be on the Eurodam later this month. There will be 2 NFL playoff weekends while we are on board. I read that they would show the superbowl, but can anyone tell me if I'll be able to see any of the playoff games? Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted January 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2023 We have watched the regular season and playoff games onboard in the Gallery Bar by the casino. They were also available to watch on the cabin TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdw1972 Posted January 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Sea42 said: We have watched the regular season and playoff games onboard in the Gallery Bar by the casino. They were also available to watch on the cabin TV. On the Eurodam last month, Gallery Bar is gone. Now it's an extension of the casino (mainly slots). The bar is still there, but all of the comfy seating and a lot of the art on the walls is gone. Very disappointing, as we really enjoyed that spot on Nieuw Amterdam earlier last year. Sue/WDW1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REOVA Posted January 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The bar, if TV on, usually has Futbol but may be able to request channel change. You can watch on a special channel in cabin. On Pinnacle ships they will show games on Lido pool monitor. But they don't carry TV network licenses so depending on game and network, will depend what's on ship. For the Superbowl, they usually broadcast in World Stage (on older ships) with appetizers. But since they don't have all of the licenses, you won't get the Superbowl commercials, which sometimes are the best part. They will rerun the same ESPN promos over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquer Posted January 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Sports Betting Onboard This is a bit off-topic but... Back in June 2022 it was announced that sports betting was coming to Holland America ships. Is anyone aware of any HAL ship that actually has it, presumably in the casino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted January 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, wdw1972 said: On the Eurodam last month, Gallery Bar is gone. Now it's an extension of the casino (mainly slots). The bar is still there, but all of the comfy seating and a lot of the art on the walls is gone. Very disappointing, as we really enjoyed that spot on Nieuw Amterdam earlier last year. Sue/WDW1972 Oh, no. That is too bad, it was a nice little out of the way spot. Edited January 9, 2023 by Sea42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted January 9, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, wdw1972 said: On the Eurodam last month, Gallery Bar is gone. Now it's an extension of the casino (mainly slots). The bar is still there, but all of the comfy seating and a lot of the art on the walls is gone. Very disappointing, as we really enjoyed that spot on Nieuw Amterdam earlier last year. Sue/WDW1972 That's too bad. I always liked the look of that bar. Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlazz Posted January 10, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Thx all! I'm so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFNavigator Posted January 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) On 1/9/2023 at 10:32 AM, wdw1972 said: On the Eurodam last month, Gallery Bar is gone. Now it's an extension of the casino (mainly slots). The bar is still there, but all of the comfy seating and a lot of the art on the walls is gone. Very disappointing, as we really enjoyed that spot on Nieuw Amterdam earlier last year. Sue/WDW1972 Might this be a temporary install for a slot tournament? I recall seeing comments the same time last year about banks of slot machines being installed in the Ocean Bar area on at least two HAL ships. People were all up in arms commenting on how the casino was taking over the ship. After the slot tournament was over (about a month or so), the slots were quietly uninstalled and the area they were in was restored to how it looked before the temp install. Edited January 11, 2023 by AFNavigator typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted January 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, AFNavigator said: Might this be a temporary install for a slot tournament? @AFNavigatorI sure hope so! ~Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdw1972 Posted January 11, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 hours ago, AFNavigator said: Might this be a temporary install for a slot tournament? I recall seeing comments the same time last year about banks of slot machines being installed in the Ocean Bar area on at least two HAL ships. People were all up in arms commenting on how the casino was taking over the ship. After the slot tournament was over (about a month or so), the slots were quietly uninstalled and the area they were in was restored to how it looked before the temp install. I hope so, but there were no signs to indicate a slot tournament would be going on, and the casino wasn't any busier than usual. On the Rotterdam the previous year they turned Ocean Bar into a room full of slot machines, but that definitely was a big slot tournament cruise and I saw big signs around the ship on that deck. The casino was packed, and with all those smokers it was pretty disgusting throughout much of Music Walk. I'll never book a ship that's having a slot tournament again! Sue/WDW1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laminator Posted January 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2023 10 hours ago, AFNavigator said: Might this be a temporary install for a slot tournament? I recall seeing comments the same time last year about banks of slot machines being installed in the Ocean Bar area on at least two HAL ships. People were all up in arms commenting on how the casino was taking over the ship. After the slot tournament was over (about a month or so), the slots were quietly uninstalled and the area they were in was restored to how it looked before the temp install. HAL does not have any big slot tournaments coming uo. The addition of those machines are not temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laminator Posted January 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, wdw1972 said: I hope so, but there were no signs to indicate a slot tournament would be going on, and the casino wasn't any busier than usual. On the Rotterdam the previous year they turned Ocean Bar into a room full of slot machines, but that definitely was a big slot tournament cruise and I saw big signs around the ship on that deck. The casino was packed, and with all those smokers it was pretty disgusting throughout much of Music Walk. I'll never book a ship that's having a slot tournament again! Sue/WDW1972 There are several HAL ships that do not allow smoking in the casino that also hold slot tournaments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kurtmi03 Posted January 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2023 There is a slot tournament on the Eurodam in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted January 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2023 We are going to be in South America during the playoffs. Any feedback from the Oosterdam or Noordam getting an NFL feed for ships in the Pacific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitz55 Posted January 13, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 13, 2023 We were in Brazil for the world cup while brazil was playing, NO TELIVISED viewing, they suggested we leave the boat & go into town. This meant another tender ride which the crew did not manage well so we did not see the match. For the most part Holland has opted out of showing games that require tem to upgrade their subscriptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted January 13, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2023 We've been on the Koningsdam for 17 days and very limited sporting events - including NFL games - So do NOT count on it depending on the network, your location, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACD_JG Posted January 13, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, boze9999 said: We've been on the Koningsdam for 17 days and very limited sporting events - including NFL games - So do NOT count on it depending on the network, your location, etc. We were on the Koningsdam on Thanksgiving. As you know, there were three games that day. HAL didn't even have the rights to the Bills-Lions game. They did have the Cowboys-Giants game, but they only played it in the cabins, not in any public spaces. They did show the Patriots-Vikings game in the cabins and on the big screen on the Lido. As Boze said, if you have your heart set on a particular game...hope for the best, prepare for the worst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted January 14, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just off Oosterdam South America Antarctica, we had an NFL network that carried many games on our room TV as well as in Gallery Bar. Playoff games will probably be available as well as college basketball and premier soccer. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlazz Posted January 15, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thanks for all the responses. We are boarding the Eurodam today, so we'll see how it goes. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted January 15, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2023 We have the NFL playoffs in our cabin and in the Crow's Nest on the Volendam in Lima Peru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricguy Posted January 15, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On the Oosterdam and watching Buffalo/Miami game in my room. All six games are scheduled. 3 for 3 so far. Missed the first ten minutes of todays game. Maybe satalite issues in the fjord???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 15, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, electricguy said: Missed the first ten minutes of todays game. Maybe satalite issues in the fjord???? Very possible, even probable, if you were in a fjord. Did you try for any other OTA stations during those 10 minutes? That would be the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted January 15, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2023 We are currently on the Rotterdam. All 3 of today's games are on your cabin TV and the early and late games are on the big screen by the lido pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricguy Posted January 16, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I did not try other channels. I miss the big screens. Next two cruises are on the New Statendam and Koningsdam. Great ships, great itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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