It's the dreaded disembarkation day and we have to leave the Nieuw Statendam today. Disembarkation Morning I was up before 5 am both due to anticipation and the slowdown of the ship. After dressing I headed to the lido for some coffee. Took screen shots of my account statement … [Read more...] about Nieuw Statendam: Disembarkation and Final Thoughts
Fort Lauderdale
Nieuw Statendam: Embarkation
Today we board the beautiful Nieuw Statendam. We were up shortly after 6 am and I had in room coffee before getting ready for the day. First on the agenda is to get breakfast before gassing the car, returning it and taking a rideshare to the port. Embarkation Morning We decide … [Read more...] about Nieuw Statendam: Embarkation
Nieuw Statendam: Travel Day
It is a much nicer travel day when I get to drive to the port instead of flying. Today started off like any other day. I did my usual routine with a 2 mile walk and then breakfast before getting ready for the day. Getting to Fort Lauderdale After making sure I had … [Read more...] about Nieuw Statendam: Travel Day
Nieuw Statendam: Disembarkation
After a restless night, I was up around 5:30 am. Last Hours on Nieuw Statendam While waiting for coffee, I enjoyed the calm and beauty of a new morning. About 25 minutes later we got a call from room service. I thought my coffee order for the morning specified 6-6:30 am … [Read more...] about Nieuw Statendam: Disembarkation
Nieuw Statendam: Embarkation
We woke up excited to be boarding the Nieuw Statendam today. Before heading down to the breakfast room, we had some coffee in the room. The complimentary meal wasn't great but sufficed as we knew there were lots of good meals to come. Steve did make a waffle while I had the … [Read more...] about Nieuw Statendam: Embarkation