Let Her Entertain You

Jill Quinlan

Headliner Jill Quinlan is no stranger to the Holland America Line stage. Paul Lasley spoke to Jill about the lifestyle of a shipboard entertainer and the excitement of performing for a live audience.

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Taking Care of Guests’ Medical Needs

Linda Satterfield

As lead medical officer, Linda Satterfield oversees Eurodam’s medical operations for guests and crew. Paul Lasley spoke to Linda about the range of medical services on board and the capabilities of the facility.

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Preserving Guests’ Memories In Images

Tim Boon

Ocean Images is the photography concessionaire on all Holland America Line ships, and Tim Boon is manager of Ocean Images’ operation on Eurodam. Paul Lasley spoke to Tim about the important role Ocean Images plays in making sure guests capture their cruise vacation memories.

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Debuting Eurodam’s New Pinnacle Grill Menu

Peter Bohacs

Meet Peter Bohacs, the manager of the Pinnacle Grill. Paul Lasley sat down with him to discuss the popular alternative dining venue and the new fleetwide menu debuting on Eurodam.

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Serving Up Asian Specialties

Bagus from Bali

Tamarind is the new pan-Asian restaurant debuting on Eurodam. Paul Lasley spoke with restaurant manager Bagus about what makes Tamarind’s cuisine special.

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Getting a Taste of Italy in Canaletto

Mario Bonello

As the manager of Canaletto, Mario Bonello brings his Italian charm to Eurodam’s new alternative eatery. Paul Lasley sat down with him to discuss how Canaletto serves up proper Italian cuisine every evening and the special team he oversees.

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Putting Guests on Pins and Needles

Lisa Forsythe

Lisa Forsythe is a board-certified licensed acupuncturist who works in the Greenhouse Spa aboard Eurodam. Paul Lasley sat down with Lisa to chat about her passion for acupuncture and the growing popularity of the alternative Asian therapy.

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Teaching Guests Digital Technology

Tricia Fitzpatrick, Techspert

Tricia Fitzpatrick is Eurodam’s first “techspert” — an expert on the free classes that are being offered at the Digital Workshop powered by Windows, a partnership with Microsoft Corp. This partnership currently is exclusive to HAL, and Eurodam is the fourth ship in the fleet to have a techspert program.

Tricia is new to ships, but not to traveling the world. She has traveled to 26 countries, mostly on her own. She comes to us with vast experience not only with travel, but in the hospitality industry, having been an event planner for 10 years.

Tricia will be teaching FREE classes to guests on how to make memories digital using new Sony Vaio computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. Topics covered include:

• How to take digital photos, movies, journaling, blogging and photo editing
• How to download digital media to the computer and upload it to Microsoft Live Spaces
• How to upload pictures and send them to a photo printer such as a Walgreens or CVS pharmacy
• How to print photos on to wrapping paper, mugs, bags and photo books

Classes are available daily and yes, they are still FREE! Check the Daily Program for class times and get there early, as they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Balancing Creative Cuisine and Comfort Food

Rudi Sodamin

As master chef for Holland America Line’s fleet, Rudi Sodamin is tasked with finding a balance between creativity and familiarity on the menus. Rudi tells Paul Lasley about the culinary creations aboard Eurodam and his favorite comfort food.

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Providing Suite Services in the Neptune Lounge

Arturo Bowalan Jr.

Arturo Bowalan Jr. is concierge at the Neptune Lounge, the exclusive service center for guests in suite accommodations. Arturo tells Paul Lasley how making guests happy gives him a sense of fulfillment.

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