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Topic: Millennium Live from m/s Volendam

joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 12-21-1999 09:37 PM

Just wanted to remind you that I will be filing daily reports with pictures (...Internet connection willing) from HAL's newest ship, m/s Volendam starting next Monday. This is your chance to experience all of the hype of the Millennium celebration from the comfort of your browser.

Still don't know who the entertainment is but we are hoping for Charo...

Best wishes for a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 12-21-1999 11:04 PM

Christmas sailings are truly special.
Will be checking daily - keeping fingers crossed for good transmissions.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, THE BEST OF NEW YEARS AND A WONDERFUL TRIP TO YOU AND YOURS.

Hope to sail this 'dam' ship damn soon................... Green

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MagnmPI
First Class Passenger
Member # 299

posted 12-22-1999 03:33 AM

Sounds like a great idea, I'll be following along too. Have a safe trip, and happy holidays.

P.S.
Charo is on Rhapsody of the Seas.

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geno-r
First Class Passenger
Member # 931

posted 12-22-1999 10:49 AM

I wish you a BON-VOYAGE and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Next time you need a personal assistant, just ask. LOL

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Joe at PwC
First Class Passenger
Member # 225

posted 12-22-1999 01:48 PM

Enjoy! I wish I was there.

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 12-22-1999 04:12 PM

So do I - first cruise in '81 was on the Volendam.

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Mary Ann
First Class Passenger
Member # 317

posted 12-28-1999 01:30 AM

Hey Joe - where are you? Monday has come and gone and we are anxiously awaiting your reports on the Volendam. Problems with the internet connections on board?

Hope you're having a great time.
Happy New Year!

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joe at travelpage
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Member # 622

posted 12-28-1999 10:16 AM

Actually, the ship doesn't leave until Wednesday. I am in Ft. Lauderdale right now and have posted my first report and will continue to post as the trip evolves.

By the way I can see the Sea Princess from our balcony as I type this. Here's a photo

Joe at TravelPage.com

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joe at travelpage
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Member # 622

posted 12-28-1999 10:19 AM

By the way, to follow the trip just go to TravelPage.com and click on the cover picture of the Volendam.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Terri Lee
First Class Passenger
Member # 942

posted 12-30-1999 10:48 PM

Hello,Joe. Have just read your report for today,30th and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made me feel very homesick for the ROTTERDAM,mainly because the VOLENDAM is a sister ship. I actually felt like I was walking the decks with you when you were describing everything.I really do envy you,Joe.It looks like you are having a great time and handling the frustration of the Internet stuff. I guess there will be some teething troubles with a new system like that on board.

Anyway,keep up the good work and I am looking forward to tomorrow's episode.

I wish you and yours a Very Happy New Year!!

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Mary Ann
First Class Passenger
Member # 317

posted 12-31-1999 12:39 AM

Joe-
I'm not sure you're getting a chance to check the board, but I did want you to know that we are really enjoying your reports from the Volendam. My husband is away in Salt Lake City and he's checking every day also to get the latest. We've already discussed from one of your exterior pictures exactly where we think our cabin will be (on her sister ship) this summer. Sorry it's not been as easy as hoped to log the messages, but they are definitely appreciated as we know they are taking time away from your cruise.

Can't wait to hear about the New Year Millenium celebrations tomorrow night. Have a Happy New Year's Eve!

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 01-02-2000 05:28 PM

Happy New Year to all,

Just wanted to pop in from Cozumel and say hi. Just watched the Carousel leave and have sent in a fresh batch of updates. Look for them soon.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Natalie
First Class Passenger
Member # 347

posted 01-10-2000 02:07 PM

Joe,

Saw the Volendam this week in Cozumel when we were cruising in the Caribbean on the Carousel. A Huge ship and you can tell from looking at it that you would need a lot of money to sail on her!!!!

Very nice though

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-16-2000 06:00 PM

Haven't checked but I doubt that HAL's Volendam is any more expensive than a comparable Princess ship - holiday sailings - Christmas and New Year - are more expensive on any Line - it's those extra goodies.

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 01-16-2000 10:30 PM

Anyone interested in the menu for New Years Eve, here it is....

I'll be adding updates to the site from our millennium cruise throughout the rest of the month.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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