On May 11th, ms Ryndam made the first-ever stop by a Holland America Line ship at Ulvik, Norway, located on the left of the three small fjords at the end of Hardangerfjord. The ships also call at Eidfjord, located a short distance away on the right fjord, but this was a maiden port for the… read more of “HAL Makes First…”
We just arrived home from an action packed week aboard the Ryndam visiting Oslo and the Fjords. The weather was a bit of everything Mother Nature could throw at us but we all survived and enjoyed what we could and made the most of every situation. Maybe they should move the Christmas House from Drøbak… read more of “Mother Nature at…”
Erik Elvejord, director of public relations for Holland America Line, currently is on Ryndam and went in search of some family history while in Norway. A Day in Kristiansand: Wednesday, May 9th With my conversational Norwegian, an old picture, a general idea of where to go and a few other details, I set out today… read more of “Searching for a…”
Norway is a beautiful country with many more picturesque scenes than just the famous fjords it’s known for. This waterway is as smooth as glass, perfectly reflecting the above clouds. Erik Spandaw 2nd Officer ms Eurodam
We asked our Facebook fans to submit their favorite photos from Europe, and we received some amazing shots. Enjoy! This photo was taken in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in October 2010, while cruising on the ms Noordam. Enjoy! – Sarah Koss
The Europe cruise season is quickly approaching, and we’re featuring the region this week as part of our Sail & Save program. So, we thought we’d show you some beautiful photos of St. Petersburg to get you in the mood to book that European vacation! Here are photos from our visit to Peterhof Palace during… read more of “Rotterdam Postcards…”
This little town just down the fjord from Flam is only accessible by boat. They tell me that the population of goats outnumbers the population of people by more than double. Anthony Garofalo Human Resources Manager ms Zaandam
I thought this fountain was interesting and eye-catching. It’s not something you see every day, especially in Norway! Wendell Hermoso Printer ms Eurodam
