Holland America Line Cruising in Alaska

Ryndam sail away from Cabo
Ryndam sail away from Cabo

Holland America Line Cruising in Alaska
Imagine standing on your private verandah and watching whales breach and eagles soar. Imagine being among the lucky few to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park. Imagine traveling through Alaskas sublime beauty and frontier ports in unsurpassed luxury and comfort. On Holland America Lines spectacular Alaska cruise vacations imagination meets reality. They offer a great selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and are the only cruise line to offer Glacier Bay National Park on all three major cruise itineraries. Their spacious, mid-size ships carry fewer guests ensuring quiet corners and unfettered views. So simply relax and take the time to let Alaskas wonders unfold before you.

North to Alaska 2008 day 4
Embarkation day on MS Ryndam for Alaskan cruise. Jay's birthday celebration at sea

Total Solar Eclipse 1998
Occurred on February 27, 1998. Filmed from the ms Ryndam, a Holland America cruise ship, located in the Caribbean sea.

Magerie Glacier again
more calving action from Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay - on ms Ryndam cruise

Holland America Ryndam goes under The Bridge of the Americas, Panama Canal

Sisters Cruise Dec 2009
Austra, Dora, Lisa, & Laura - the Sisters Cruise December 2009 aboard the Holland America Ryndam. We visited Cozumel, Belize, Guatemala, and Costa Maya (Mexico).

cruise ship pool
rough seas and resulting swimming pool action - on ms RYNDAM off the Oregon coast

The servers of the Ryndam and their glowsticks
Again with the silly behavior of our servers. They sung a traditional song (and I can't remember if it was Phillipian or Indonesian) and all had glowsticks. Last night of dinner on the Ryndam.

Holland America Ryndam goes under The Bridge of the Americas, Panama Canal, Oct 2009
Our cruise ship travelling under the Bridge of the Americas on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Note all the elderly cruisers who thought it was a good idea to stand on a 3 inch polished wooden rail 3 feet off the ground to take pictures.

Where I've Been All This Time...
So, I kind of got a job on a cruise ship that does 10-Day Cruises from San Diego to Mexico. Right now I have the month off, so I'm back in TN FREEEEEEEEEZING my butt off. Back to the beach in Feb! Until then, I'll try to actually update this thing.

Holland America Ryndam goes through the Panama Canal locks in Oct 2009

"All of Me," The Neptunes, Holland America Ryndam 2009
Cooper Cerulo, lead vocals with the Neptunes.

Holland America Ryndam At Canada Place Jun 4
Docked in Vancouver back from Alaska. From www.dockedcruise.com

Sea Swells
Our "rocky" day at sea on our Ryndam cruise in Alaska.

Kansas City, performed by the Neptunes on the Ryndam
Neptunes Holland America Ryndam 2009. I like the image of the Alaskan coastline reflected in the mirror.

Holland America Ryndam goes through the Panama Canal locks in Oct 2009
Our cruise ship travelling through the Miraflores locks on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. A Princess ship is following ours as we both move through this double lock in Oct, 2009. It was the first time our ship's captain had driven through the Panama Canal and he did a good job, didn't bump into anything.

ms Ryndam in Panama Canal

I'll never love this way again - m/s Ryndam Idol
m/s Ryndam Idol Contest (Holland America Cruise Line)

ms Ryndam in Panama Canal
ms Ryndam entering and exiting the Panama canal via the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks

ms Ryndam
MS Ryndam is northbound Via west of Lasquitea island bound for Alaska on her first trip of the 2009 Alaska season on May 8, 2009. Video shot from the French creek Marina

working on cruise ships: Caribbean/Central America
Spent 2 weeks in the Caribbean/Central America while working for Holland America Line on the ms Ryndam.

ryndam a walk around the deck
boat deck ryndam holland americo line