The Oosterdam held a bow BBQ for the crew in Puerto Vallarta. Good food, good friends and a good time was had by all! Amy Kreft is Oosterdam’s human resources manager.
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During Oosterdam’s New Year’s cruise, the ship called at Mazatlan, where Mr. and Mrs. Lanterman invited 40 crew members on an afternoon shore excursion to Stone Island. The day was filled with all sorts of outdoor activities such as parasailing, banana boat riding, ATV adventures and a wonderful beach lunch. The crew had a fun-filled… read more of “An Afternoon with…”
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We took our first cruise on the Oosterdam to the Mexican Rivera, what a wonderful time we had, the best. I took this picture as we’re sailing out of the harbor at Puerto Vallarta, one of the crew members was helping to guide the ship out to open ocean. We’d had a great day in… read more of “Oosterdam Postcards…”
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December 30 was a busy day in Puerto Vallarta. In the Bay of Banderas was Celebrity’s Constellation, RCCL’s Mariner of the Seas, as well as ms Oosterdam (on her weekly call) and ms Rotterdam. A good reason to take photos of the ships. Hopefully 2011 brings again many cruise ships to Puerto Vallarta. Groeten, Ton… read more of “Oosterdam and…”
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During the Oosterdam’s call at Mazatlan, Santa made an early visit to spend the afternoon with 50 children from a local orphanage of ages 3 to 18 years old. The group of children enjoyed a visit to the Bridge with Captain Jeroen Bajiens and Chief Officer Bart Vaartjes. Then off to the Lido with Santa’s… read more of “Santa Makes a…”
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Two HAL ships together in port is kind of unusual, but three in one place is even more special I think, especially when all ships are at anchor. In the pictures you see the Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Oosterdam. Best regards, Ronald de Bloeme Safety, Environmental & Health Officer ms Rotterdam
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HAL guest Michelle Katz sent us this fabulous photo, taken during her cruise to Mexico on board the Oosterdam. Thanks, Michelle!
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Santa stopped by the Oosterdam to drop off special Christmas presents just for the crew. Captain Jeroen Baijens and his staff officers personally wished holiday greetings to all the crew members and presented them with Ocean Phone Cards to call their families. The Christmas spirit touched everyone’s hearts today and the crew shouted out with… read more of “Christmas Comes…”
