Special thanks to HAL Mariner and blog contributor Lynn Hardey for sharing these photos from her Hawaii cruise aboard Oosterdam. Here’s a picture of the reception we got this morning on the Oosterdam. I am building a ship so you will get a picture of that when it is finished. – Lynn Hardey
Special thanks to HAL guest Deneen for sending us these great photos from her South Pacific cruise. Enjoy the gorgeous shots! What a wonderful time we had on Rotterdam! Even after 31 days of cruising we weren’t ready to leave our home on the sea! My sister, her husband and I sailed together on the… read more of “Cruising the South…”
Franklin Roosevelt once said, “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” I think this quote sums up the main reason why it is important to visit places like Pearl Harbor. As you may have read previously on the blog I visited Normandy… read more of “Walking in the…”
This was taken in Nawiliwili, Hawaii, in a hand carved tunnel. The tunnel opened up to beautiful, lush greenery. What an amazing feat, to carve something like this. Fikar Erfandra Human Resources Clerk ms Zaandam
The gecko photo was taken in Hawaii while exploring the tropical forest. While walking I spotted the little gecko. He was so cute and adorable that I couldn’t resist taking almost 100 pictures of him. He was my “photo model of the day!” Ioana Cheregi Human Resources Manager Ms Ryndam
The staff and crew on board become very close, like family. We eat, sleep, work and play together. This photo of Aretha, Erin, Risna and Andri was taken in Nawiliwili, Kauai, during some fun time ashore. Faozan Housekeeping Attendant ms Zaandam
While we were docked at Honolulu, I snapped this photo because you could see the force of nature. It was stunning and beautiful to look at from afar, but strong and violent nonetheless. Fernando Bacsa Beverage ms Zaandam
