Tag: Europe

On June 7, 2012, ms Ryndam and ms Rotterdam were docked side by side at Bergen, Norway. I took this photo from the viewpoint up Mount Floyen. – MC

Here are a few snapshots of ms Rotterdam leaving the Port of Rotterdam on June 2, 2012.

I took these photos of ms Rotterdam and ms Ryndam together at Bergen, Norway, June 7, along with photos of the Rotterdam setting sail from Bergen. Steve J. Garrod Seattle, WA www.shipcafe.net

The Noordam celebrates its European season with several custom events every year including the Mediterranean Ball the night before arrival in Tunisia, the Taste Of Italy dinner in the Lido Restaurant during the late call in Livorno and the Spanish Fiesta BBQ while overnight in Barcelona. Topping it off this season to honor the Queen…   read more of “Noordam Celebrates…”

Special thanks to Patrick van der Vlies of The Netherlands, for sharing these photos of ms Eurodam at Amsterdam.

Here is a great shot of a large mass of rock taken in Geiranger Fjord, Norway. If you look closely, you can see a face hidden in the rocks. Jonathan Bailey is Rotterdam’s safety and environmental officer.

Fresh Dutch Asparagus is popular in Europe and quite delicious. I love fresh asparagus. It’s tasty and delicious. In Europe we eat it with ham, smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce! Very fresh tender asparagus can be eaten raw and used in salads or serve chilled with a vegetable dip. On board Holland America Line ships…   read more of “Rudi’s…”

Here are photos of ms Rotterdam departing Rotterdam on Saturday, May 19.