Rare VMax1700 Posted July 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Here is the latest update to the Dry Docks, Charters & Groups information. Not much activity since the April update, but there are a few gaps in sailing schedules so I have included most of them as 'Possible Charter' until more information can be found. For any errors, I apologise in advance! As usual, if you can provide any information on upcoming Dry Docks, Charters or Groups, then please post to this thread and I will update the information in the next file. New information since last update is shown in RED. PLANNED DRY DOCKS Nieuw Amsterdam 02 December 2023 – 16 December 2023 Nieuw Statendam 09 November 2023 – 26 November 2023 Oosterdam 08 October 2023 – 20 October 2023 LAST COMPLETED DRY DOCK Eurodam 18 February 2023 – 04 March 2023 Koningsdam 25 March 2023 – 13 April 2023 (02 December 2018 - 09 December 2018) Nieuw Amsterdam 07 December 2017 - 19 December 2017 Nieuw Statendam Noordam 08 February 2022 – 02 March 2022 (29 September 2019 – 13 October 2019) Oosterdam 22 March 2021 – 08 April 2021 Brest, FR. (21 March 2018 - 02 April 2018) Rotterdam VII Volendam 08 February 2022 – 11 March 2022 Cadiz, ES. (18 – 31 October 2019) Westerdam 19 January 2023 – 03 February 2023 (04 – 15 January 2020) Zaandam 08 February 2022 – 01 April 2022 (21 - 30 September 2020) Zuiderdam 01 – 15 December 2022 (01 – 09 December 2019) CHARTERS (i.e. full ship charters) Eurodam: 21 September 2024 – 28 September 2024 : Alaska : Olivia Charter 26 October 2024 – 02 November 2024 : S Caribbean : Legendary R & B Cruise Koningsdam: 28 October 2023 – 04 November 2023 : Mexican Riviera : Legendary R & B Cruise Nieuw Amsterdam: 28 October 2023 – 04 November 2023 : S. Caribbean : Malt Shop Cruise 04 November 2023 – 11 November 2023 : Gulf Coast : The Big Easy Cruise 11 November 2023 – 18 November 2023 : W. Caribbean : Gaither Homecoming Cruise 13 January 2024 – 20 January 2024 : Caribbean : Sandy Beaches Cruise 20 January 2024 – 27 January 2024 : W. Caribbean : Country Music Cruise 27 January 2024 – 03 February 2024 : Caribbean : Soul Train Cruise 17 February 2024 – 24 February 2024 : Caribbean : Supercruise 16th Music Festival 09 March 2024 – 16 March 2024 : Caribbean : JoCo Cruise 02 March 2025 – 06 April 2025 : Caribbean : Unknown Possible Charters Nieuw Statendam: 14 January 2024 – 21 January 2024 : E. Caribbean : Possible Charter? TBC 28 January 2024 – 04 February 2024 : W. Caribbean : Legendary R & B Cruise Noordam: 24 November 2024 – 08 December 2024 : Far East/Japan : Possible Charter Oosterdam: 30 April 2024 – 07 May 2024 : Egypt & Holy Land : Dave Koz Group Charter 07 May 2024 – 14 May 2024 : Egypt & Holy Land : Dave Koz Group Charter 14 May 2024 – 21 May 2024 : Egypt & Holy Land : Dave Koz Group Charter 18 August 2024 – 25 August 2024 : Greek Islands : All Star Irish Cruise Rotterdam VII : 26 January 2025 – 02 February 2025 : Caribbean : Possible Charter Volendam: Westerdam: Zuiderdam: Zaandam : 13 April 2024 – 20 April 2024 : Mexican Riviera : Olivia Cruise Charter GROUPS ONBOARD Eurodam: 01 July 2023 – 08 July 2023 : Alaska : Insight for Living Ministries Group 08 July 2023 – 15 July 2023 : Alaska : World Help Global Impact Group 15 July 2023 – 22 July 2023 : Alaska : Turning Point Ministries Group 02 September 2023 – 09 September 2023 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 09 September 2023 – 16 September 2023 : Alaska : Quilt Group 23 September 2023 – 30 September 2023 : Alaska : Quilt Group 20 July 2024 – 27 July 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Continuing Education Group 17 August 2024 – 24 August 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Quilting Group 31 August 2024 – 07 September 2024 : Alaska Explorer : Sport Horse Group Koningsdam: 08 July 2023 – 15 July 2023 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 15 July 2023 – 22 July 2023 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 08 June 2024 – 15 June 2024 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 22 March 2025 – 29 March 2025 : Mexian Riviera : Continuing Education Group Nieuw Amsterdam: 13 August 2023 – 20 August 2023 : Alaska : Continuing Education Group 10 February 2024 – 17 February 2024 : Caribbean : Gospel Music Celebration Group Nieuw Statendam: 02 July 2023 – 09 July 2023 : Baltics : Continuing Education Group 12 July 2023 – 26 July 2023 : Midnight Sun : Knitting Group 09 August 2023 – 23 August 2023 : British Isles : Knitting Group 01 October 2023 – 15 October 2023 : Holy Land & Ancient Kingdoms : Knitting Group 27 December 2023 – 07 January 2024 : E. Caribbean : Turning Point Ministries 07 January 2024 – 14 January 2024 : E. Caribbean : Zach Williams Group 21 January 2024 – 28 January 2024 : W. Caribbean : Mercy Me at Sea Group 11 February 2024 – 18 Februrary 2024 : E. Caribbean : Continuing Education Group 25 February 2024 – 03 March 2024 : Tropical Caribbean : Continuing Education Group Noordam: 12 November 2023 – 26 November 2023 : Australia & New Zealand : Road Scholar Group 13 January 2024 – 27 January 2024 : Australia & New Zealand : Road Scholar Group 22 February 2024 – 09 March 2024 : Australia & New Zealand : Knitting Group 09 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 : Australia & New Zealand : Road Scholar Group 23 March 2024 – 06 April 2024 : Australia & New Zealand : Quilting Group Oosterdam: 07 July 2023 – 14 July 2023 : Adriatic Dreams: Mark Steyn Group Rotterdam VII: 29 July 2023 – 12 August 2023 : Northern Isles : Quilt Group Westerdam: 16 July 2023 – 23 July 2023 : Alaska : Behold Israel Inspiration Cruise 30 July 2023 – 06 August 2023 : Alaska : Kosherica Kosher cruise. 13 August 2023 – 20 August 2023 : Alaska : The Nation Group 04 August 2024 – 11 August 2024 : Alaska : Focal Point Ministries Group Volendam: Zaandam: 30 March 2024 – 13 April 2024 : Solar Eclipse & Mexican Riviera : Sky & Telescope Group. Zuiderdam: 02 September 2023 – 09 September 2023 : Canada & New England : Road Scholar Group 16 September 2023 – 23 September 2023 : Canada & New England : Road Scholar Group 03 January 2024 – 11 May 2024 : 2024 GWC : Road Scholar Group If anyone has any further information, please post it here and I will include it in the next update. Thanks! E & O.E. 1 July 2023 5 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 1, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Here is the file if you wish to download it: HAL (ship-date) dry docks July 2023.docx 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Thanks for the info .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Thanks for all of your efforts in compiling this. It is greatly appreciated by those who book far into the future. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 1, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted July 1, 2023 45 minutes ago, Crew News said: Thanks for all of your efforts in compiling this. It is greatly appreciated by those who book far into the future. It is nothing compared to the effort you put into keeping us all informed about menus, etc. Thank you! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 1, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Thank you for doing this. It's probably one of the most difficult tasks of which I can think. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted July 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Thank you for the info. 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted July 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Does anyone know what type of improvements will be done on the Nieuw Statendam? Also, where do you get your group information? Is it available for all cruiselines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 17, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Iamthesea said: Does anyone know what type of improvements will be done on the Nieuw Statendam? Also, where do you get your group information? Is it available for all cruiselines? Fingers crossed for Starlink. We are on shortly after drydock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted July 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendswithdave Posted July 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 17, 2023 We are almost certain the NA is being chartered on Dec 9-16, 2023. We say this because the ship is unavailable for booking on any site. While we didn't book, we planned to take this cruise this year. Any idea who is chartering the NA this December, or are we mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, friendswithdave said: We are almost certain the NA is being chartered on Dec 9-16, 2023. We say this because the ship is unavailable for booking on any site. While we didn't book, we planned to take this cruise this year. Any idea who is chartering the NA this December, or are we mistaken? You may be right. There are quite a few people on our HS roll call for the 2nd week in December who are NA "refugees." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted July 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, friendswithdave said: We are almost certain the NA is being chartered on Dec 9-16, 2023. We say this because the ship is unavailable for booking on any site. While we didn't book, we planned to take this cruise this year. Any idea who is chartering the NA this December, or are we mistaken? She is in dry dock from 12/2to 12/16. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 17, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, POA1 said: Fingers crossed for Starlink. We are on shortly after drydock. We are booked on her for August 9 - 23 so will try to discover as much information about Starlink and other upgrades during the dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 17, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Iamthesea said: Also, where do you get your group information? Is it available for all cruiselines? If this question was directed at me, then I just sit for a couple of days trawling the internet looking for information. I have a base search of about 50 weblinks as the groups and charters mostly are repeat business and tend to stay with one or two cruiselines. Also searching for information about gaps in ship's sailing schedules can be interesting as sometimes I get really interesting 'hits' from some search engines. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted July 18, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Thank you. Anytime I am interested in a cruise, I do a search to see if there is a group on board, or a "special" cruise. I have had no luck finding information, lately. There used to be a group sight that I would frequent, though I cannot remember the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted July 18, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Regarding the Oosterdam and the dry dock listed for October 8th through the 20th, 2023 - We were onboard the O for 17 nights this past March/April. During the captain's Q&A, a passenger asked when Oosterdam's next dry dock would be, and he stated that it would be in 2025. This concerned me because I am scheduled to embark on October 20th. I am curious as to where you found the information about the ship going into dry dock on October 8th. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 18, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Taters said: Regarding the Oosterdam and the dry dock listed for October 8th through the 20th, 2023 - We were onboard the O for 17 nights this past March/April. During the captain's Q&A, a passenger asked when Oosterdam's next dry dock would be, and he stated that it would be in 2025. This concerned me because I am scheduled to embark on October 20th. I am curious as to where you found the information about the ship going into dry dock on October 8th. Thanks! I believe that someone posted on a previous thread. Also there is no cruise listed for that period and I cannot find any charter. It may be a charter, but will probably only know after October 8th when I can check location on the tracker apps. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted July 25, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Does anyone know if the Nieuw Statendam will get a Club Orange makeover during drydock? It would be nice if it was updated to be like the Rotterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted July 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, KAKcruiser said: Does anyone know if the Nieuw Statendam will get a Club Orange makeover during drydock? It would be nice if it was updated to be like the Rotterdam. The Club Orange on NS is very nice already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted July 25, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2023 But the Rotterdam is nicer. It was carpet on floor and very comfortable seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_cruising_along Posted July 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thank you @VMAX1700 for the time and effort it takes to post this. I always find it interesting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNSJ Posted July 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thank you for doing the research for all of us! I am so worried about being on a cruise with the "Knitting Group" - I can imagine skies of yarn everywhere, women armed with knitting needles at the buffets, and the like! Chaos for sure!!!!! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted July 26, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted July 26, 2023 17 hours ago, CNSJ said: Thank you for doing the research for all of us! I am so worried about being on a cruise with the "Knitting Group" - I can imagine skies of yarn everywhere, women armed with knitting needles at the buffets, and the like! Chaos for sure!!!!! I would be more concerned with 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome' if I should happen to touch a spinning wheel onboard (just like the one on the HAL website so often🤪) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Basket Posted July 26, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 8:36 AM, Iamthesea said: Does anyone know what type of improvements will be done on the Nieuw Statendam? Also, where do you get your group information? Is it available for all cruiselines? According to Captain Eric this past month he said November 2023. She looks pretty good other than the carpet in our stateroom and carpet in the Lido. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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