Rare VMax1700 Posted September 28, 2023 Author #126 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The sailaway was very scenic and peacefull Some derelict old commercial buildings, some green areas with trees and some derelict old buildings with green areas and trees included. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 28, 2023 Author #127 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Although the ship gave the departing pilot a couple of friendly departing blasts on the whistle, there was no response from the pilot boat. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #128 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Day 7 Friday 29th September Today's Daily Program 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #129 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Today's Menus for day 7 Friday 29th September lido_lunch_day_6.pdf lido_dinner_day_6.pdf mdr_dinner_day_6.pdf 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #130 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Just a few notes that need to be posted..... Laundry was sent in on Sunday evening (at room service time) and returned Monday evening when we returned from dinner. Although there were notices and bins in Amsterdam terminal and no Single Use Plastic bottles were permitted to be carried on, we have found that we have been able to bring on plastic bottles of water at ports of call. Most we have brought on is 4 x 500ml today, but no one seems interested. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted September 29, 2023 #131 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Years ago on the Veendam, I was at the Amsterdam terminal and was about to board the ship. They were going through purses back then. They took my PseudoFed because it was "drugs." I said I needed it for my hay fever. They said "where's the prescription?" I said it was over the counter. I finally convinced them that I needed the pills for my allergies and they gave it back to me. I don't take that any more, so it's not an issue now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted September 30, 2023 #132 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 4:37 PM, VMax1700 said: A short video of tonights Bier Festival at der Lido Pool Bier Haus! There was a fantastic atmosphere and everyone was enjoying it. 20230926_194447.mp4 77.03 MB · 0 downloads Great video, thanks. Just curious, was there an extra charge for this Octoberfest event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #133 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Great question! No charge except for beers etc. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badtwin Posted September 30, 2023 #134 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Yes charged for beer but it was included in HIA. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TAW1963 Posted September 30, 2023 #135 Share Posted September 30, 2023 @VMax1700, I see you are in Helsinki, Finland today. I work with the Finns daily and travel to Helsinki, Finland a couple of times a year. It is a lovely place to visit. Below is a picture of MS Rotterdam sitting in port in Helsinki today. I look forward to seeing your updated posts about Helsinki. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted September 30, 2023 #136 Share Posted September 30, 2023 We really enjoyed Helsinki today. It was our first visit to this port and, even with the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed it. 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted September 30, 2023 #137 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Just now, Radbooks said: We really enjoyed Helsinki today. It was our first visit to this port and, even with the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed it. 😉 What was your day like...did you do an excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted September 30, 2023 #138 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, pmjnh said: What was your day like...did you do an excursion? Yes, we did a tour called 'Helsinki by land and sea'. There were 4 busses for this tour. It was raining here at the pier, but stopped by the time we boarded the ferry type boat for the 90 minute ride around the bay. Saw a bunch of neat buildings on these small islands. Upon docking we had 30 minutes to explore the market and then it was back in the bus to continue the tour. We stopped a couple of times for short times. It was very well done. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #139 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Day 8 Saturday 30th September Helsinki, Finland Today's Daily Program 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #140 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Today's menus for Saturday 30th September lido_lunch_day_7.pdf lido_dinner_day_7 (1).pdf mdr_dinner_day_7.pdf 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #141 Share Posted September 30, 2023 We enjoyed Helsinki today. It was Ellen's first visit but I have been here a few time previously on business as a guest of one of the large Finnish conglomerates, so it was a bit different today to ride the Hop on Hop off bus 🤣 We just rode the bus and alighted in the centre then walked to the various locations before taking the bus back to the ship. Although it was misty and wet in the morning, by midday the rain had stopped and the last of the autumn sunshine was warming our bones. As we got back to the ship, the wind got up a bit, and now as we are out to sea, there is a nice bit of movement of the ship. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #142 Share Posted September 30, 2023 @Mary229 Just to update you on the situation in some of the ports. Riga would be an easy walk into the old town. It is quite small. The HoHo bus was just at the end of the pier. There was not a shuttle option. I did not see any taxis at the pier. It really is very close to the centre. Talinn was further from the dock. It was walkable, but too long a distance for us and it is a very busy ferry terminal with many road works going on. Taxis were available, but only outside the port gates. We used the shuttle $14.95 round trip and it left us just at the entrance to the old town. Helsinki centre was a good distance from the dock. There was the option of the Red HoHo bus (either book direct or book through the ship) or a shuttle $12 return. There were taxis available a short distance from the ship (maybe 100 yds). Also there was an ATM on the pier beside the ship. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #143 Share Posted September 30, 2023 What do others onboard think about our Captain Bas van Dreumel? I have heard very little from him, except his perfunctory sounding mid day location announcement. To me he sounds a little short on personality compared with the likes of Rens van Eerten, Noel O'Driscoll, Eric Barhorst and others. I am sure he is an excellent master, but there does seem to be little interaction. Or am I leading a sheltered existance on this voyage? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonora5 Posted September 30, 2023 #144 Share Posted September 30, 2023 We were on the Rotterdam for the August 26th sailing. I found the Captain very difficult to understand when he made his announcements. Crew said he is very nice. We also found the ship very crowded. The shore ex dept really seemed to be struggling. Have you played trivia or done any games? We really liked Tomas who ran those things on our cruise. Also our favorite bar waiter was Cliff, who is mostly in Billboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted October 1, 2023 #145 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Well, I am very upset this morning. Someone stole my cute little sign I had hung up outside our cabin. 😡 It was something I put there to help my mom find our cabin. Who steals a sign? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 1, 2023 Author #146 Share Posted October 1, 2023 That is so annoying! Could it have fallen and one of the staff just picked it up? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radbooks Posted October 1, 2023 #147 Share Posted October 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, VMax1700 said: That is so annoying! Could it have fallen and one of the staff just picked it up? Maybe, but we spoke with our stewards and they didn't know. In the big scheme of things, it's minor, but needed to vent. Meanwhile, Stockholm is stunning this morning. 😍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 1, 2023 Author #148 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Just arrived back to our room after breakfast and our mascot has been interfered with. Someone has tried to unpin him from the ribbon and left him dangling sideways. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 1, 2023 Author #149 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Once again we are docked out in the sticks in a commercial area. We were supposed to dock at Stadsgarden cruise terminal which is now 2 km from us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 1, 2023 Author #150 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The stateroom tv is now listing both a college football channel and a nfl channel. I will try to post the nfl listings 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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