On August 28th, two groups, each with 10 crew members from Rotterdam’s beverage department, took a team-building trip to the Glenmorangie Distillery in Invergordon, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whiskey. Here are pictures of both groups touring the factory and having a tasting of their own!
On August 29, Volendam donated approximately $200 in Canadian coins to British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Below is a picture of myself handing over the jar to Krishna, a YVR agent. The coins were accrued in a collection box where crew members contribute their change when they return from shopping. Peter Bos is Volendam’s… read more of “Captain’s…”
On August 18th, Rotterdam’s crew took a tour to North Cape leaving from the port of Honningsvag. At North Cape you can expect four seasons in just one hour, so the team was lucky to experience a clear view of the “end of the earth.” Here are pictures from the tour. Enjoy!
Here are two snapshots of Eurodam’s crew tour to the Blue Lagoon while we were in Reykjavik, Iceland, on September 4-5th. Julie Seidel is Eurodam’s human resources manager.
On August 25th, Volendam’s crew welcomed aboard Katherine Mosley, President and Founder of the Paws and Claws Animal Shelter for Skagway and Hoonah, Alaska, along with some helpers. She personally came on board to accept a generous donation of $165, which was kindly donated by Volendam’s crew and was then doubled by both the captain… read more of “Volendam Donates to…”
Jack Rebours is Nieuw Amsterdam’s human resources manager.
Special thanks to Oosterdam’s Beverage Manager Hans Becker for this post. The seas were calm, the sun was shining, the weather was hot and we were in the pool! YES, this had to be Alaska! Once again officers and some concessionaires aboard the ms Oosterdam took on a friendly game of water volleyball against our… read more of “Oosterdam Crew vs….”
On August 16, 2012, the 67th Indonesian Independence Day celebrations kicked off with the flag hoisting ceremony on the bow of the ship while we were in Skagway, Alaska. The ship’s officers and crew members from Indonesia and other countries participated in this ceremony. The following day, Statendam’s staff helped out by volunteering to serve… read more of “Statendam…”
