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!

Postcard from Tortola

Ken Edmier sent us this stunning photo of Eurodam in Tortola he took last week on his Christmas cruise.

Postcard from Louie Pang

Hello Eurodam,

We have a great time Dec. 13-20, despite the rocky ride initially. Food is great and service is better than what we used to have.

Little details really count:

• The silverware in dinning room.
• Lemonade and chilled towel for guests coming back from shore (didn’t see that even for the Queen Mary’s guests!)
• Even the buffet is better than what we expected. (it comes with fresh squeeze OJ!)
• Justin Miller ! Unbelievable!

Love the Beef Wellington and the no flour chocolate cake! And my Mom didn’t complain about the food, which is a major success by itself!

I could said that although the ship lack some of the big ship facilities which our kid could love to have, it excels in details, sophistication and good planning.

Excellent work HAL!

Special thanks to captain and crew for making all the ports of call, given that the weather was not exactly cooperating. Been able to visit all the beaches that my kid was told really meant a lot to her and us.

Half Moon Cay — do they have an immigration department?

Just two questions for Captain Mercer:
1. When we are docked, I always have the feeling the ship is leaning to one side, is it true or I need to get my ears/brain check?
2. Does the size of the ship matter in a rocky sea? If not, what does?

Keep it up Eurodam and we hope to see when we’re ready for the Mediterranean.

Louie

The Bests Mark 25 Years

We sailed on the Eurodam Nov. 15-22, 2008, to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We reaffirmed our wedding vows on Nov. 16. We are still enjoying the wonderful memories of the journey.

Thank You,

David & Peggy Best

Christmas Morning on Eurodam

Ken Edmier of Leesburg, Ga., sent us some photos of the festivities on board Eurodam Dec. 25, along with this note:

Christmas morning on the Eurodam included the cruise director and entertainers leading in singing Christmas carols. The carols were interrupted by the Captain letting us know that radar had picked up an unknown object and later confirmed that Santa had found the Eurodam!

Postcards from the Dec. 13 Cruise

Cruiser Becky Holtrop sent us this nice note and a link to photos from her recent cruise:

We were on Eurodam’s December 13 sailing. The ship was beautifully decorated for Christmas and we cruised in style since we stayed in the penthouse!

Here’s a link to my photo album.

Captain Mercer said we experienced the roughest seas in Eurodam’s history; that made for an adventure!

Happy New Year,

Becky

Postcards from Tortola

Eurodam called at Tortola yesterday. I came into the dock a little fast, ending up in the straw market!

Eurodam’s Electrical Department Spreads the Spirit

The Electrical Department on board the Eurodam is not only a great department in their daily jobs, but they are always there when you need them for the crew. Since I have been on board the Eurodam, they have come together as a department for every single crew party and crew celebration, and have spent their free time decorating and setting up.

They always seem to find the perfect lighting and decorations to go with any theme! And you can always count on them being there for you to take all the decorations down at the end — admittedly, the end is always the least-favorite part, but the Eurodam can always count on the Electrical Department to be there to help clean up!

From left, 2nd Electrician Ionel Otoman, Lampoonist Otche Richard Montolalu, 2nd Electrician Andrew Merriott, Electrical Technician Nino Lagare, Electrical Technician Ramon Perez, Lampoonist Dadang Sugiharto and Chief Electrician Iain Searle.

Here, the Electrical Team has come together to help the Eurodam decorate the Petty Officer’s Messroom for Christmas. They are not stopping here though … next on their list is the Officer’s Bar. Many crew are away from their home for the holidays, and it is guys like the Electrical Team who make holidays on board our ships very special.

Thank You Guys!

Melissa Searle is crew purser on Eurodam.