Farewell from Eurodam News Blog

This will be our last post on Eurodam News Blog. On Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, we are launching a new Holland America Blog at http://www.hollandamericablog.com. Eurodam News Blog’s content will be rolled into the new site, which includes a blog for every ship in the fleet as well as some special features like Captain Albert Schoonderbeek’s popular blog. Until the file transfer is completed, Eurodam News Blog will be available as an online archive.

The Eurodam News Blog was the first of its kind in the cruise industry — the first time a cruise line had provided a glimpse behind the scenes into the construction and operation of a new cruise ship — and was one of the very first blogs created by any cruise line. Over the past 18 months, we have learned a lot and we’ve made a lot of friends through managing the site. We hope our friends will visit us at the new Holland America Blog and continue to contribute to the creation of our online community.

Our blogging team — myself, Julie and Janet — wish to express our sincere thanks to all of our contributors, Eurodam’s officers and crew, the ship aficionados and Holland America fans who visit regularly, and the many guests who have played a role in making this Web site such an interesting place to visit. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Photo courtesy of William Studinka.

Bridge to Bridge in Tortola

Our favorite Dutch PR guy, Alexander Bakker, sent us this photo he found in a Dutch maritime newsletter. It’s from a recent call at Road Town, Tortola, and it looks as if Eurodam’s and P&O Ventura’s bridge wings are almost touching. The photo was taken by Chief Engineer Frank de Vries.

Postcards from the Holiday Cruise

Guests Richard and Saipai sent us some images from their recent cruise aboard Eurodam.

Dear Eurodam,

We had a great time with you during our Christmas Holidays! This was our first time cruising, and it turned out absolutely unforgettable! We enjoyed so many things around the ship, and at the ports of call. And every time we listen to Justin Miller, his music brings us back on the cruise!!!! Thank you all, and here are some shots we took during our trip.

Rich and Sapai

Eurodam and Noordam at Half Moon Cay, the Bahamas.

Eurodam sailing through the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

Frenchman Cay, Tortola, BVI.

A surprise farewell from the crew.

Happy New Year From Eurodam

Captain Mercer sent us this photo of the New Year’s celebrations aboard Eurodam. Looks like Baby New Year even made an appearance! The party took place on all decks of the atrium. They sure rang in 2009 in grand style!