This week, staff aboard Nieuw Amsterdam celebrated Filipino Independence Day. The holiday fell on June 12 and commemorates the Filipino Declaration of Independence from Spain in 1898. Thanks to the ship’s Human Resources Clerk Roi Napitupulu for sending in these photos.
Thanks to guests Don and Cheri for sending in these nice words about one of our staff members. Travel Guide Ian Page has been on the Eurodam for two of our Transatlantics. He is a wonderful wealth of information. Not only does the preview all the ports, he waits for you as you leave the… read more of “Staff Member…”
Zaandam Captain Pieter Jan Van Maurik recently gave out Service Awards to some crew members. Congratulations to all the wonderful recipients.
With the Alaska Season starting up again, the crew can play soccer in Juneau. The Zuiderdam is in Juneau, together with our sister ship the Westerdam and also the Star Princess. This makes for some good games. The Zuiderdam players beat both the Westerdam & Star Princess Team! We hope they are up for a… read more of “Zuiderdam Soccer…”
Here is a great photo taken when Eurodam’s crew invited Rotterdam‘s crew over for a friendly soccer match. Julie Seidel is Rotterdam’s human resources manager.
Thanks to Nieuw Amsterdam‘s Human Resources Clerk Roi Napitupulu for sending in these photos of the Bacardi Cruise Competition winner. Melecio Mirandilla, 2nd patissier onboard Nieuw Amsterdam, recently won the dessert category for the Baccardi Cruise Competition with his “Chocolate Oakheart Rum Pot.” Hotel Director Marco Van Belleghem, Manager of Culinary Ops Darren Lewis and Executive… read more of “Chocolate Oakheart…”
On the May 26, 2013, a special party was held in honor of Chief Engineer Peter Pals who is celebrating his 40 Year Anniversary with Holland America Line. All departments — Nautical, Technical and Hotel staff members — were in attendance to assist in celebrating this momentous occasion. In his speech Chief Engineer Pals shared… read more of “40 Years of…”
Thanks to Niño L. Lagare, Eurodam‘s second electrician, for introducing us to the ship’s basketball team. They look like they’re ready for the NBA! I introduce Eurodam’s Engine Department Basketball Team. As we sail away from Stockholm, Sweden, everyone gathered to shape up and prepare ourselves for the upcoming Filipino Independence Day games.
