Monthly Archives: January 2009

The above is a picture from the Eurodam Inaugural of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (center) with the Bridge Crew (back) and Captain Van Donselaar (right) who led the Eurodam on her inaugural. After the ceremony, the Queen was given … Continue reading →

This is my best friend’s new tattoo running down her left arm from her shoulder blade to her elbow, and as she has Cystic Fibrosis (Please visit http://www.cff.org/ for more info or ways to help) this tattoo has very special … Continue reading →

You need on the ship for the smallest amount of money possible. Maybe your family is all going for a big reunion and you’re finishing up college and every penny is important. Or, maybe you are the type where you … Continue reading →

So what happens if you’re on a budget and you can’t get a balcony? Or maybe you book so close to sailing date they’re all gone? Go for an Oceanview Room. The only differences are the configuration of the furniture, … Continue reading →

What would a cruise be without your own private escape to the outdoors? Were you can wake up, throw on a robe and go outside without a care in the world. The Verandah Suites on S&R Class vessels and Deluxe … Continue reading →

Exclusive to the Vista and Signature Class, and available but with a much different configuration on Prinsendam are the Superior Verandah Suites. These staterooms maintain the larger bathrooms and reflect much of the same style as the Deluxe Verandah Suites. … Continue reading →

Here’s your chance to get to know me better… and of course, should you have questions, leave me a comment! Q: Let’s start with your name.A: I think I’ll stick with DBA as I’ve been signing many of my posts.Q: … Continue reading →

Next is the Deluxe Verandah Suite At a total square footage of 550-700 (even bigger for some aft corner suites) these are the second largest rooms on all HAL ships. Huge king sized bed, dual sink setup in the bathroom … Continue reading →

What an incredible picture from the end of an incredible day! Have a great end to your week! DBA

I thought I’d start a new feature where I show what the various stateroom categories look like on various cruise lines, and on different ships within those different cruise lines, where applicable. Up first (Gee I wonder why) is Holland … Continue reading →