Oosterdam Completes Maiden Australia and New Zealand Voyage
Oosterdam’s maiden voyage to the Australia/New Zealand region ended today with the ship docking at Sydney, Australia, where the journey began. Since each port of call during the 14-night cruise was a first, Oosterdam held a customary plaque exchange ceremony at each visit. Here are photos from each exchange:
Hobart, Tasmania
From left: From left: Cruise Director Drew Smith, Hotel Director Robert Versteeg, local official from Hobart and Captain Henk Draper.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Hotel Director Robert Versteeg (far left) and Captain Henk Draper (far right holding the plaque).
Wellington, New Zealand
Captain Henk Draper holding the plaque.
Napier, New Zealand
Hotel Director Robert Versteeg (far left) and Captain Henk Draper holding the plaque.
Tauranga, New Zealand
Captain Henk Draper and Hotel Director Robert Versteeg handing over the plaque.
Auckland, New Zealand
Captain Henk Draper holding the plaque.
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Staff Captain Eric Barhorst (far left) and Beverage Manager Hans Becker (far right).
Joe Reina is Oosterdam’s human resources manager.
Great to see a pic of our dear friend Robert Veersteg again.
He presented us with our 1st medal on board the Statendam
Noel & pat Bell Australia