It’s great to be back in Vancouver. A perfect day with sunny skies. And again, docked side by side with Amsterdam. Bert van Mackelenbergh is Statendam’s hotel manager.

Recently the Noordam received a very exciting package. It was our brand new inflatable movie screen! Dubbed the ‘dam Giant Screen’ this airblown inflatable screen will provide the backdrop for many fun evening outdoor movie nights. Recently on our call in Lisbon we tried it out on the bow. The crew were treated to a…   read more of “‘dam Giant…”

Journalist Pat Woods is currently on Oosterdam’s seven-day Alaska Explorer cruise and will be chronicling her journey for us. A highlight of our seven-day Alaska cruise — the Tracy Arm Glacier. A scenic fjord with steep granite walls partially carpeted in green Sitka spruce. Within a one-hour time span, we had rain, snow, sleet and…   read more of “Cruise Diary: Tracy…”

We have tasted so many good meals and wines that sometimes I must confess I have seen the ship in double! Here is the proof! — Jean-Marc Papineau

We just came back from a Caribbean Cruise on the Maasdam. We would like to thank the crew who served us so well. Our room stewards, Agung and Kadek, our room was always neat and clean and they were always helpful. Our dining room waiters, Trisna and AA, were friendly and always ready to answer…   read more of “Kudos to…”

Statendam is finally heading to Alaska. Do you have any idea how exciting this is?! Bert van Mackelenbergh is Statendam’s Hotel Manager

Journalist Pat Woods and her husband are currently sailing Oosterdam and will be chronicling their seven-day Alaska journey for us. Here is her first entry, enjoy! May 13-14: At sea To celebrate my birthday, husband Rob and I are on an Alaska cruise on Holland America’s Oosterdam. Like our two previous Alaska cruises, we feel…   read more of “Cruise Diary:…”

I think this sign speaks for itself! Joanne Gardner Future Cruise Consultant ms Maasdam