Special thanks to Pamela Baade, Holland America Line’s manager of corporate giving, for all the great iPad iBlog posts during her recent vacation to Alaska. Here is Pamela’s final post. Enjoy! As if cruising wasn’t enough, we hopped on another boat for the Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest in Sitka on July 7. We saw… read more of “iPad iBlog: The End…”
We had the most fantastic excursion today in Juneau. The Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier by Helicopter excursion is one for your bucket list and it includes a helicopter ride over Mendenhall Glacier and an hour long stop at a dog camp for some mushing. Our adventure began with a safety briefing, a life… read more of “iPad iBlog: Dog…”
The Oosterdam Crew enjoyed a beautiful day out on the Bering Sea Fisherman’s Tour on the Deadliest Catch Boat the Aleutian Ballad. The weather was clear and sunny for the first call of summer. From crabs to octopus the crew touched all kinds of creatures from under the sea. Thanks, Captain Dave!
A nice afternoon in Sitka, Alaska. Our first call of this 2011 season. Mount Edgecumbe was just beautiful visible. Best view from the wheelhouse! Jeroen Baijens is Oosterdam’s captain.
Bring along a few crayons and stickers to the dining room and young kids will stay occupied for the entire dining experience with paper menus and special kid-friendly food provided. Each dinner begins with a large fruit plate and main course options including hamburgers, chicken strips and french fries. Desserts such as ice cream or… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Nancy Moen and Chuck Velte exchanged vows on board Oosterdam March 7. Nancy will continue to update us on their wedding at sea and festivities throughout their voyage. Evenings at sea end with a view of the setting sun that rivals a Henri Matisse painting. Chuck and I enjoyed the daily show of color from… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Nancy Moen and Chuck Velte exchanged vows on board the Oosterdam March 7. Nancy will continue to update us on their wedding at sea and festivities throughout their voyage. Even on a ship, emergencies happen. Chuck lost a temporary tooth cap Tuesday morning, so we were off to the Oosterdam medical center to see Dr…. read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Nancy Moen and Chuck Velte exchanged vows on board Oosterdam March 7. Nancy will continue to update us on their wedding at sea and festivities throughout their voyage. Chuck and I tied the knot March 7 at 5:24 p.m., while at sea, coordinates 22, 32.6 degrees north; 10, 25.9 degrees west, in the Crow’s Nest… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
