Category: Canada & New England

Special thanks to Eurodam’s Photographer Manager Ljuba for this photo taken during the ship’s overnight stay at Québec, Canada, this month. Julie Seidel is Eurodam’s human resources manager.

The Chateau Frontenac is one of the most recognizable buildings in Quebec City, Quebec. It’s always a highlight to see on our Fall Foliage cruises. Steven Kona Simao Director International Sales Holland America Line

The side of the gorgeous Oosterdam … I believe I can fly … or not! At least I can sail with HAL! This was taken in Victoria, British Columbia. Csaba Desvari is ms Oosterdam’s culinary operations manager.

Here is a great picture from Halifax . We sent our wine attendants and a few friends on a great tour of the Canadian wineries. As the cellar master Tony wrote, “Many long-time wine attendants had an opportunity to see a vineyard, de-stemmer and press up-close”. It was a great day for all. Julie Seidel…   read more of “Eurodam Goes Wine…”

Gorgeous reflection of the morning lights on the lighthouse and on the rocks. I took this shot just before arrival in Victoria. Csaba Desvari Culinary Operations Manager ms Oosterdam

On August 29, Volendam donated approximately $200 in Canadian coins to British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Below is a picture of myself handing over the jar to Krishna, a YVR agent. The coins were accrued in a collection box where crew members contribute their change when they return from shopping. Peter Bos is Volendam’s…   read more of “Captain’s…”

Maasdam received a special delivery of locally harvested lobster when the ship called at Bar Harbor, Maine, Aug. 17 and 19. The fresh-off–the-boat lobster was delivered to the 1,258-passenger cruise ship by local supplier Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound, a 50-plus-year-old family business based in Trenton, Maine. The two deliveries consisted of approximately 30 crates each,…   read more of “Maasdam’s…”

Travel writer Sherry Laskin sailed aboard Maasdam from June 2-10 to Canada/New England and documented the experience on her site, Cruise Maven. Here is her third entry. To read the full post, click HERE. When we departed from Bar Harbor, it was still raining and very windy, with rough seas. By the time we docked…   read more of “Spend a Day in…”