The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today: Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam Brand of ship:… Continue reading The Eurodam but with a Difference
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Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays
As a city, New York is unique. Now there’s a news bulletin for you. As a cruise port, New York is unique — not just because we “heart” New York…not just because Holland America named a ship after it (Nieuw Amsterdam)…not just because Cunard has twice sent its three Queens there for a royal rendezvous… Continue reading Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays
A Month of Celebration for the Dutch
It was a hot day in July 2010, the Dutch may always remember, and there was great celebration. Champagne. Royalty. Homage paid to a rich history. The culmination of a four-year plan, punctuated by a victory ceremony in a foreign country. You’re thinking World Cup, on Sunday, aren’t you? Netherlands vs Spain for that little… Continue reading A Month of Celebration for the Dutch
The European Expansion
Phil Reimer, Canada’s most erudite cruise writer, broke the news that Holland America would have seven ships in Europe starting next year with the arrival of the Nieuw Amsterdam. Here’s how Rick Meadows, CTC executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs, explained the strategy to Reimer: “We are catering to a broader range of… Continue reading The European Expansion