Dedication Highlights Video

We’ve just put together a highlights video from Eurodam’s dedication ceremony last Tuesday. Enjoy!

One Last Firework Photo

Pam took some photos of the fireworks, and while we’ve moved on and the ship has sailed from Rotterdam, we liked this one too much not to post.

More Sailaway Photos

Blog Correspondent Pam took the day off yesterday from blogging to fulfill her duties as the captain’s wife, but she was back at it today, taking photos as the ship left Rotterdam for Hamburg.

(From left) Blog Board member Chief Officer Andre van Schoonhoven, Holland America Line President and CEO Stein Kruse and Micky Arison, chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc on the bridge during Eurodam’s sailaway from Rotterdam.

Time to Say Goodbye

As Eurodam set sail from Rotterdam, Andy Newman was on deck taking photos of the send-off.

Leaving Rotterdam (Part 2)

More of Pam’s video from the bridge as Eurodam departs Rotterdam.

Leaving Rotterdam (Part 1)

Pam shot this video on the bridge as Eurodam pulled away from the pier today.

A Link to More Eurodam Photos

Dutch photographer Sander Schenkel sent us this link to some of his photos of Eurodam’s arrival at Rotterdam, the dedication ceremony and shots on board the ship.

Firework Celebration Lights Up the Night

Holland America Line arranged a fireworks display in Rotterdam last night to celebrate the naming of Eurodam, and Andy Newman was there to photograph it.

Video Highlights of the Dedication Ceremony

Here are a few video highlights from the Eurodam dedication ceremony held today in Rotterdam. This was edited for news distribution, so it does not have high production values. We hope to produce a more polished highlights video soon, so stay tuned.

Eurodam’s Dedication a Memorable Event

For those who weren’t able to watch Eurodam’s dedication ceremony live on line, Andy Newman captured some special moments throughout the day.

Seating for the event was set to hold more than 2,000 guests. As you can see, Mother Nature delivered a glorious day with clear skies and plenty of sunshine.

Victoria Kruse, daughter of Holland America Line President & CEO Stein Kruse (far right), presents Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands with a bouquet of flowers.

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix rings Eurodam’s ship’s bell to signal the release of the champagne bottle to be broken against the side of the ship.

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix shakes hands with Stein Kruse after the bottle-breaking. You can see the rope that held the bottle and the champagne splattered on the side of the ship in the background.

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix leaves the stage following Eurodam’s naming ceremony with (from left) Micky Arison, chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc., Eurodam’s Captain Jeroen van Donselaar and Stein Kruse.

(From left) Micky and Madeleine Arison, Blog Correspondent Pam Kern van Donselaar, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix, Linda and Stein Kruse, and Captain van Donselaar.

Captain Jeroen van Donselaar gives Her Majesty Queen Beatrix a tour of the bridge while some of the ship’s officers watch in the background.

Micky Arison (right) sounds Eurodam’s whistle while touring the bridge with Her Majesty Queen Beatrix and Captain van Donselaar.