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
I’m an adrenaline junkie so the chopper tour won my vote. Kauai’s Grand Helicopter Tour in Nawiliwili is definitely a must do. The ride takes you across the island where you can get up close to spectacular waterfalls, mountains and even wild mountain goats!!! Also, many of the places were locations used in Jurassic Park…. read more of “Explorer’s…”
Gina Prentice and her husband cruised for the very first time from March 13-27 on board Zaandam. I spotted Gina doing one of her works of art when I was having breakfast one morning. She is from a town called Carlsbad which is just outside of San Diego. She took up painting seriously only a… read more of “Zaandam’s…”
Here are more photos from Rotterdam crew member’s recent Hawaiian excursion that explored the Secrets of Puna. Enjoy!
On January 8th, the ms Rotterdam arrived in Hilo, Hawaii, where some crew members went on the Secrets of Puna tour. Under the guidance of two very informative guides, the crew left the ship around 1:00 p.m. to a lava field to experience the hard dried lava and stopped briefly at a black sand beach… read more of “Rotterdam Crew…”
