Our voyage from Hong Kong was far better heading south than our heading for it. Although still rough, (force 7 gale and a rough sea and swell), it was coming from astern of us and we ‘rode’ it far better. If one takes a direct route from Hong Kong to Phu My, Vietnam, the course… read more of “Around the World…”
On March 5th we hosted a new hire coffee chat and also recognized the recent graduates from HAL University’s Supervisory Excellence Program. The event was hosted by Captain Darin Bowland, Chief Officer Wouter van Hoogdalem and Hotel Manager Marco van Belleghem. Enjoy the photos! Julie Seidel is Eurodam’s human resources manager.
Cruise Diary, Days 65-66, March 11-12: It was an overcast and dreary morning when the Amsterdam made her way into Hong Kong Harbor. But the cold and foggy conditions could not detract from the magic of Hong Kong. Behind the veil of fog we could see breathtaking vistas of skyscrapers, mountains, and junks – the… read more of “Cruise Diary: The…”
The quintessential Vietnam picture … a worker in a rice paddy in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Anthony Garofalo Human Resources Manager ms Noordam
Special thanks to Amsterdam’s Dining Room Supervisor Sanyoto for submitting this post! The dining room is one of the most favorite places for our guests to visit. To enhance their dining experience during the Indonesian dinner, the entire dining room staff worked hard to decorate their working area. The dining room was filled with red… read more of “Amsterdam’s…”
Captain Arjen van der Loo (center) and Hotel Manager Robert Versteeg (back, ninth from left) in a group photo with the Seattle Seahawks organization that includes two Football players: #74 Offensive Guard John Moffitt and #55 Defensive Back Richard Sherman. They sail with us every year through AAA in Seattle. Joe Reina is Oosterdam’s human… read more of “Seattle Seahawks…”
The Rotterdam is currently on a 30 day Circle Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas Island cruise. During our stay in Honolulu I was fortunate enough to attend a Holland America shore excursion, the “Paradise Cove Orchid Luau.” This is a fantastic way to sample Hawaiian culture. Traditional ceremonies are performed throughout the evening, mingled in with… read more of “Shore Excursion:…”
Monday, March 12, 2012: We arrived in Hong Kong yesterday. We had experienced rough weather for the last day, as we headed north-east through the South China Sea; a strong north-east wind had built up the sea and swell, consequently our passage was ‘bumpy’ at times. On the bridge at 4 a.m., mainly there to… read more of “Around the World…”
