Days 70-71 March 16-17: If you are like Humberto and me, you are in the mood for some beautiful music often, particularly in the evenings. Then, if you are on the Amsterdam, as we are now on our World Cruise, you are in the right place! For more than six hours each night – starting… read more of “Cruise Diary: At…”
Thursday, March 15, 2012: Phu My, gateway port for Ho Chi Min City, (formerly Saigon). An early call, although a 6:30 a.m pilot was scheduled, the entrance to the Saigon river entrance is a busy one and complicated, an early arrival on the bridge is prudent. Ships everywhere, all shapes and sizes, either anchored awaiting… read more of “Around the World…”
Days 68-69, March 14-15: Two Vietnamese ports, Nha Trang and Phu My, on our world cruise itinerary, introduced Humberto, Duffy (our bear that went around the world) and me to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Some passengers had been here during the Vietnam War and for them the stops were akin to a pilgrimage, oftentimes… read more of “Cruise Diary: A…”
Chef Rudi recently visted Amsterdam and treated Grand Voyage cruisers to a special Master Chef Tasting Dinner in the Pinnacle Grill. Rudi sent in some pictures of the preparation with the server staff and of the savory final dishes. Enjoy!
Cruise Diary, Day 67, March 13, At Sea: We have not reached the Italian ports on our World Cruise itinerary yet, but Italy has been with us during the entire voyage. All we need to do is head for Canaletto, a no-fee alternative restaurant for casual dinners that serves Italian fare. Humberto and I have… read more of “Cruise Diary: A…”
Our voyage from Hong Kong was far better heading south than our heading for it. Although still rough, (force 7 gale and a rough sea and swell), it was coming from astern of us and we ‘rode’ it far better. If one takes a direct route from Hong Kong to Phu My, Vietnam, the course… read more of “Around the World…”
Cruise Diary, Days 65-66, March 11-12: It was an overcast and dreary morning when the Amsterdam made her way into Hong Kong Harbor. But the cold and foggy conditions could not detract from the magic of Hong Kong. Behind the veil of fog we could see breathtaking vistas of skyscrapers, mountains, and junks – the… read more of “Cruise Diary: The…”
Special thanks to Amsterdam’s Dining Room Supervisor Sanyoto for submitting this post! The dining room is one of the most favorite places for our guests to visit. To enhance their dining experience during the Indonesian dinner, the entire dining room staff worked hard to decorate their working area. The dining room was filled with red… read more of “Amsterdam’s…”
