Glacier commentary in cabins??

[CruiserDoc]

For Alaska cruises, I understand Holland America has onboard naturalists talking about the Glaciers, etc. Is this commentary broadcast into the cabins somehow on the Vista Class ships (Oosterdam & Zuiderdam)?

[Stevesan]

Our experience is a bit dated, but the commentary on Veendam was outside only on a forward deck. The Naturalist also provided daily lectures in the ship's theater. As I recall, they were videotaped and replayed on TV.

 

The lectures and commentary are not to be missed

 

Glacier viewing is really done best from an outside deck. You have the best viewing angles. The glaciers are too large to be appreciated only when viewed from your cabin's balcony. Hot cocoa is served, too.:)

 

We did make extensive use of our balcony all thru the Inside Passage. A great opportunity to see wild life, occasionally even land animals, but mostly whales.

 

Alaska is the only place I've ever spent any time on the balcony. However, a balcony is good in the caribbean for drying snorkel or dive gear.:p

 

Glacier Bay Park Rangers boarded and set up shop in the Crow's Nest. They were selling Park souvenirs and stamping passports with the Glacier Bay imprint. That's another don't miss.

[Sage]

Yes, it will be broadcast in your stateroom. Look in the Daily activities for the channel it will be broadcast on. Have a wonderful time on your cruise.

[misterX]

Yes, Ch 38&39 (view from the bow / stern channels)

Best view is still from the ouside decks though....It isn't that cold....plus there's Dutch split-peasoup with bacon!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have always had the broadcasts in our cabins on Alaskan cruises.