February 22, 2006: Noordam enters service and sets sail on its maiden voyage round-trip from New York City to the Caribbean. The ship was christened by actress Marlee Matlin and features museum-quality paintings such as an oil painting of the city of Utrecht painted in 1842, as well as contemporary art like the series of… read more of “140 Years Young:…”
While in St. Lucia earlier this year, Noordam made a generous donation to the “Project Smile” foundation. The donation included proceeds raised from a crew coin collection, clothes, toys, bathrobes, kids bingo cards and giant chocolate bars! Sister Anthonio was also invited on board for lunch with Hotel Director Mark Pells. Here are photos from… read more of “Noordam Makes…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn was on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and sent in posts during her voyage. Favorites of a 3-Star Mariner: Beverage Events – Scotch tasting There is so much more to life than water. On a cruise, the ship deals with H2O and I report what… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn was on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and sent in posts during her voyage. Favorites of a 3-Star Mariner – Favorite Crew Member From the Mariner Society Luncheon, past the Chocolate Buffet and specialty dining evenings through to the last night’s Baked Alaska Parade of… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn is on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and she’ll be sending in posts during her voyage. Favorites of a 3-Star Mariner – Favorite Dining Experience I thought this was a no-brainer, but then the specialty choices just kept comin’. Of course the Formal Nights are… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn is on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and she’ll be sending in posts during her voyage. Favorites of a 3-Star Mariner – Favorite Public Space Of all the choices of lectures, activities and events aboard on a day at sea, the moments dedicated to quieting… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn is on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and she’ll be sending in posts during her voyage. Favorite Excursion: Aqua Trax Adventure – Half Moon Cay How great is this? Castaway on HAL’s private island with nothing but the burden of deciding – swimming on horseback… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn is on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and she’ll be sending in posts during her voyage. Favorite Cruise Day – Embarkation Day So eager for the fun to begin. Expectations running high and the HAL feature of getting us aboard swiftly before the shipboard lunch… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
