Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2023 This post was recognized by LauraS! "AAnd another from Haljo1935! Thank you for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic! See your post featured on our: Click: Live Cruise Reports page.. . When you return, please consider submitting it to the site for publication as well: Click: Write a Review" Haljo1935 was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 5 points. 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. 20231206_180851.mp4 Happy Holidays - let's go!! 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted December 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted December 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Following along and wishing a smooth sailing! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted December 18, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted December 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted December 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2023 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Denversail Posted December 18, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2023 What is BHB? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, dfish said: Thank you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Just now, Denversail said: What is BHB? Blue Hulled Beauty. An acronym frequently used to refer to Holland ships ☺ 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted December 18, 2023 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Bon Voyage! I am sure you will love the cruise. We found that trip was just wonderful from beginning to end. Enjoy! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted December 18, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 18, 2023 commimg soon my 6th circle Hawaii as a single. Love it. Obviously. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted December 18, 2023 #15 Share Posted December 18, 2023 @Haljo1935 are you on the roll call? If not check it out. Lots of info there. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 18, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 18, 2023 See you onboard!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted December 18, 2023 #17 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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! 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nw gardener Posted December 18, 2023 #18 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 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 Additional comment 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 18, 2023 #20 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Have a great cruise. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted December 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: Have a great cruise. Thank you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted December 18, 2023 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!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted December 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: See you onboard!! Thank you - see you soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 18, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted December 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, highscar said: commimg soon my 6th circle Hawaii as a single. Love it. Obviously. Ooh - I may be asking you questions 😏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted December 18, 2023 #25 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Be my guest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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