Statendam and Ryndam crew members were among the first in Holland America to receive certificates in a new lifeboat assistant training course. The Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (CPSC) course includes practical lessons in lifeboat rowing, raft turning, lifeboat maneuvering and man-overboard rescues, not to mention theory lessons and exams.
Upon arriving for the second time at Guaymas, Mexico, Ryndam was greeted with more than a dozen musicians who gave a special performance for Captain Frans Consen to celebrate his birthday. Ryndam’s guests and crew also were treated to Guaymas’ annual Shrimp Festival, where they were able to sample and enjoy more than 20 different… read more of “Mariachis Play for…”
On Oct. 16, 2008, Ryndam made its first call at Guaymas, Mexico. Not only was it the first call for a Holland America ship, it was the first time ever the port had received any cruise ship. And it almost didn’t happen — as late as the day before arrival they were still dredging the… read more of “First Call at…”
