by The Inside Cabin | Mar 2, 2016 | China, Hong Kong, Asia, 2016 Grand World Voyage
This entry is part 86 of 144 in the series 2016 World CruiseAround 7:15 this morning the Hong Kong Harbor Pilot boat maneuvered alongside the Amsterdam’s port side and paused for a few seconds, not very long, but long enough for the Pilot to grab a hanging rope ladder...
by The Inside Cabin | Mar 1, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
This entry is part 87 of 144 in the series 2016 World CruiseThirteen foot swells continued to pound the Amsterdam as we continue north thru the South China Sea towards Hong Kong. Opening the exterior doors on the promenade decks starboard was almost impossible due...
by The Inside Cabin | Mar 1, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
This entry is part 88 of 144 in the series 2016 World Cruise“Oscar Night” came to the Amsterdam at 9:30 AM Monday Morning. The Queens Lounge was decorated with a movie theme, special drinks were offered and light pastries with coffee and OJ were provided on tables...
by The Inside Cabin | Feb 28, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
This entry is part 89 of 144 in the series 2016 World CruiseHeavier seas continue to rock the ship as we continue north toward Hong Kong. They are not as bad as we experienced in the Tasman Sea, but while there is much more motion than normal, the stabilizers are...
by The Inside Cabin | Feb 28, 2016 | 2016 Grand World Voyage, Sea Day
This entry is part 90 of 144 in the series 2016 World CruiseThe sea day was a welcome chance to relax after 2 consecutive port days with busy schedules. Today we would be crossing the equator and conduct an appropriate ceremony as we entered King Neptune’s domain. We...
