Bert Lamers, frequent HAL-blog contributor and maritime historian, recently wrote a book (in Dutch) titled Cruise-praet, Ervaringen van een cruiseliefhebber’ (Cruise-talk: Experiences of a Cruise-Lover). The book is 176 pages long and includes nearly 200 colored photographs and recounts of personal experiences from his many voyages at sea. The book can be ordered through the… read more of “HAL Mariner Writes…”
HAL guests Arthur and Barbara Ovalle sent in a very original post for us. Here’s a great sketch of Adagio Strings, Ryndam’s string quartet. Thanks! We had the privilege of listening to Adagio Strings, Nadia, Lili, Alesia and Elena, on the Ryndam this past November 30. Here they are sketched by yours truly! Enjoy! —… read more of “An Artistic…”
These photos were taken during our 2011 Grand Voyage Cruise. This dinner was themed “Five Ocean Casino Night.” Enjoy the photos!
Special thanks to Zuiderdam’s Techspert Aiden who posted this on the Microsoft Blog. This is Aiden, techspert on the Zuiderdam, and I am going to share a new and fun way to track your photos and the locations that they were taken. Zuiderdam is just finishing up a 20-day east-bound repositioning cruise through the Panama… read more of “Digital Workshop:…”
Jan Hinman, a travel writer based in Seattle, Wash, recently sailed on Eurodam from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and sent in cruise diaries throughout her time on board. Enjoy! The Piano Bar was the happening place on my recent cruise on ms Eurodam. The pianist/singer Michael Sara, packed in the crowds every evening… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Special thanks to Volendam’s Techspert Jason who posted this on the Microsoft Blog. There is something for everyone on Holland America Lines cruises. The beauty of the Alaskan cruises is not just the incredible glaciers, nor the majestic fjords, nor the expansive national park and wilderness areas, nor the abundance and diversity of wildlife. Often… read more of “Digital Workshop:…”
These photos are from Amsterdam’s Russian themed-dinner. We visited Petrovavlosk and Vladivostok, Russia. Crew members wore traditional Russian attire in red, white and blue, the colors of the Russian flag. The dining room was decorated with those same colors. This was another fun evening on board and the guests and crew really enjoyed it!
Special thanks to Westerdam’s Techspert Krista who posted this on the Microsoft Blog. Hello everyone, it’s Krista, techspert sailing on the Westerdam. We’re currently sailing toward Hawaii and the French Polynesian Islands, but I’m still reminiscing about the beautiful sights from our Alaska season! During one of our last cruises to the Last Frontier, I… read more of “Digital Workshop:…”
