Hawaiian Holiday 🎄🍾 LIVE from Koningsdam Dec 21-Jan 6: join me for my 1st solo cruise & 1st inside cabin!

[Haljo1935]

Well, it's that time - time to hop aboard another BHB! This will be interesting as I'm traveling as a Newbie. This will be a cruise of firsts - first time to Hawaii, first time solo, first inside cabin and first time "winging" every port (I've booked zero excursions) 👣. Oh and if successful, first time w/just 1 suitcase 🧳 🤞

I feel like the only thing I will know is the ship⛴️ and how to exchange dirty clothes for clean ones. 😏🤷‍♀️

So, in 4 days, I should be enjoying lunch in MDR as I begin what I know will be an amazing adventure. I hope you'll come along or just pop in to see what's happening on the Koningsdam. Ask questions, offer dining suggestions or share your Christmas pictures - let's make this a cruise to remember!!

To get us all in a holiday mood, here's a nice display I saw a couple weeks ago on another BHB.

 Happy Holidays - let's go!!

[Banditswife]

Hope your boarding goes better than ours on 11/25. 

Have a great time, enjoy all your firsts.  We board Zaandam tomorrow, heading to airport in a few minutes.

[SUESEABE]

Following along and wishing a smooth sailing!

[Haljo1935]

18 minutes ago, Banditswife said:

Hope your boarding goes better than ours on 11/25. 

Have a great time, enjoy all your firsts.  We board Zaandam tomorrow, heading to airport in a few minutes.

Exciting - hope your boarding is smooth and your trip fabulous!

What port did you leave from on 11/25?

Safe travels.

[albingirl]

Happy sailing!  I look forward to following along. I've never been to Hawaii either.  It seems so far away. Sigh.  I bet you will have a wonderful time!

[Crew News]

Looking forward to your report to gather insight to my January 2025 Hawaii cruise on the Koningsdam.  Hope your cruise is a culinary and scenic blockbuster.

[Haljo1935]

2 minutes ago, albingirl said:

Happy sailing!  I look forward to following along. I've never been to Hawaii either.  It seems so far away. Sigh.  I bet you will have a wonderful time!

I think it IS far away - something like 5 hour time difference 🤔 

Glad you're here!

[dfish]

[Denversail]

What is BHB?

[Haljo1935]

5 minutes ago, dfish said:

Thank you!

[Haljo1935]

Just now, Denversail said:

What is BHB?

Blue Hulled Beauty. An acronym frequently used to refer to Holland ships ☺

[smitty34877]

Bon Voyage! I am sure you will love the cruise. We found that trip was just wonderful from beginning to end. Enjoy!

[Haljo1935]

7 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Bon Voyage! I am sure you will love the cruise. We found that trip was just wonderful from beginning to end. Enjoy!

Thank you - I'm excited and sure I will love it.

[highscar]

commimg soon my 6th circle Hawaii as a single. Love it. Obviously. 

[highscar]

@Haljo1935 are you on the roll call?  If not check it out. Lots of info there. 

[FlorenceItaly]

See you onboard!!

[canadianbear]

Will be following along on here as I might end up cruising solo in 2025 as my husband seems to be tired of cruising.  
 

Have a wonderful time-I really like the Koningsdam and have been on her over 40 days & doing another 35 on her in February!

 

Bon Voyage!

[nw gardener]

Looking forward to tagging along vicariously...I'm in the same position as canadianbear...

9 minutes ago, canadianbear said:

Will be following along on here as I might end up cruising solo in 2025 as my husband seems to be tired of cruising.  
 

 

[Haljo1935]

14 minutes ago, canadianbear said:

Will be following along on here as I might end up cruising solo in 2025 as my husband seems to be tired of cruising.  
 

Have a wonderful time-I really like the Koningsdam and have been on her over 40 days & doing another 35 on her in February!

 

Bon Voyage!

Last time I was on K'dam was last Dec for Mexican Riviera - love the ship and Grand Dutch Cafe.

DH is working, so this will be interesting. 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Have a great cruise.

[Haljo1935]

6 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

Have a great cruise.

Thank you!

[Haljo1935]

14 minutes ago, nw gardener said:

Looking forward to tagging along vicariously...I'm in the same position as canadianbear...

 

Glad you're here - feel free to ask ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.

Happy Holidays!!

[Haljo1935]

28 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said:

See you onboard!!

Thank you - see you soon!

[Haljo1935]

32 minutes ago, highscar said:

commimg soon my 6th circle Hawaii as a single. Love it. Obviously. 

Ooh - I may be asking you questions 😏

[highscar]

Be my guest.