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Video: Eurodam’s Inaugural Trans-Atlantic Crossing

Roland — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:01:55 +0000

Mariner Fred Claessen sent us this video montage of the westbound crossing from Copenhagen to New York that departed Sept. 14, 2008. You can see more of Fred’s archived YouTube videos here.

Watch Eurodam Arrive at Saguenay Monday, Sept. 29

Julie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:03:49 +0000

While it won’t be Eurodam’s first call at Saguenay, Quebec, Monday, Sept. 29, it will be the first time the ship — or any ship, for that matter — will be alongside at the port.

The Port of Saguenay built a new pier, and Eurodam will be the first ship to use it. While it may not look finished today, port officials assured Captain van Donselaar that it will be ready on Monday morning when the ship arrives.

Eurodam is scheduled to arrive at Saguenay around 7:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, so if you’re up and online that early, click on this link to watch the ship arrive live.

Video: Eurodam Leaving Warnemünde, Germany

Roland — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:17:13 +0000

Klara Dillig sent us this video of Eurodam departing Warnemünde Aug. 12, 2008. The port marked the occasion of a nighttime departure by blasting off some fireworks. Toward the end of the clip, Klara pans over to the Crystal Symphony, which also was in port that day.

On Deck for the Cure

Pam — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:33:04 +0000

Holland America Line began On Deck for the Cure in 2006 in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and breast cancer research. Since its inception, the program has raised nearly $1.1 million.

Participants pledge $15 or more, then simply put their sea legs to good use and walk around the ship’s deck for five kilometers. Each participant receives an On Deck for the Cure T-shirt and pink wristband, as well as an invitation to a pink lemonade party following the walk.

Cruise Director Shane high-fives a guest during the walk. Holland America estimates that more than 80,000 guests have participated in more than 1,000 walks on Holland America Line cruises worldwide since the program began.

Cheerleaders Joan Hopke from Long Island, N.Y., (left) and Mary Alice Prazynski from Ohio.

Cruise Director Shane and event staffer Kate keep guests up to date on the number of laps they have completed. Depending on the ship, guests walk up to 12 laps to reach 5k.

Click on the arrow in the middle of the video to see an On Deck for the Cure walk in action.

Video: The View Astern

Roland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:56:27 +0000

Pam shot this interesting video from Eurodam’s stern as the ship was sailing from Warnemunde, Germany, to Arhus, Denmark, at a speed of 13 knots. Note that the wake shows the characteristic twin spiral patterns made by the ship’s Azipod podded propulsion units.

A Collection of Cool HAL Videos and Images

Roland — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:20:16 +0000

Although this is not Eurodam-specific, Fred Claessen sent us several links to videos and images of Holland America Line cruises from the past that are fun to watch — especially the one above that shows the traditional “ceremony” on board Rotterdam V when the ship crossed the Equator. Check out his collection on YouTube here.

Visit Fred’s Web site Maritime Memories here.

There are more images and memorabilia at Ships and Harbours.

Enjoy!

Line Dancing the Night Away

Roland — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:05:03 +0000

Pam captured this video of Cruise Director Shane giving Eurodam guests pointers on line dancing in the ship’s Northern Lights Lounge.

Video: Eurodam Departing Copenhagen

Roland — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:09:56 +0000

Andy Newman shot this video of Eurodam’s maiden voyage departure.

Dedication Highlights Video

Roland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:57:35 +0000

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

Leaving Rotterdam (Part 2)

Roland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:10:20 +0000

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