Thanks to Susie and Glenn for sending in some photos from their recent trip to Italy, Greece and Turkey aboard Eurodam.

We have recently returned from our first cruise taking in sites in Italy, Greece and Turkey. Absolutely loved it. The ms Eurodam was excellent and the staff very warm and professional. Highly recommend this cruise line to everyone. The excursions were all fantastic allowing us the opportunity to see so much and experience even more. Our favorite (if it’s possible to choose) was Ephesus. Our stewards were the best. Alim and Jono … Have taken sooooo many pictures of which I will make movie dvd’s after attending the fantastic techspert, Evan’s classes … thank you everyone for making this such a wonderful trip. Definitely not the last. Already thinking about our next … possibly an Alaskan. My pictures vary, one from breakfast on the veranda, Corfu, Greece, Kanoni, Greece with Mouse Island and the ms Eurodam in port. Thank you again for the memories. Susie and Glenn

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Husband and wife guests Jack and Suzanne recently performed in the Dancing with the Stars at Sea competition on Eurodam, and Jack won the event with a perfect score! His Foxtrot that he performed with Eurodam professional dancer Megan received 10 from each of the judges and the maximum 15 from the audience for a score of 45 out of a possible 45 – the first perfect score ever awarded. Suzanne also was a finalist, having won the Jive.

Jack and Suzanne.

Jack and Megan, the winning couple.

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Here is a picture of Noordam and Eurodam docked overnight in Pireaus near Athens, Greece. Definitely a five-star Holland America day!

Amy Kreft is Eurodam’s human resources manager.

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Thanks to HAL guest Kenneth Skelton for sending us this great photo that was taken while on his Passage to Italy cruise with Eurodam, while HAL was celebrating 140 years.

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In celebration of our 140th Anniversary this month, we’re dedicating a post a day to the wonderful destinations, attributes and people that make a Holland America Line cruise so special. Today’s post is about:

Our fabulous Pianist Michael Sara

Pianist Michael Sara.

ODE TO A “dam” PIANO BAR
By Eurodam Guests Carol and Randy (the President) Wright

We must go down to the sea again,
To the beautiful sea and the sky,
And all we ask is a “dam” ship
With a Piano Bar on high,
and the playing of a rock song
and the cocktails heard shaking,
And a Singer with a Las Vegas sound
that we know he is not faking.

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After seven successful years, Captain Henk Keijer left Westerdam in February to join Eurodam.

The crew surprised Captain Henk with an unexpected tribute honoring his service during the normal captain introductions. It began with Hotel Director Charles Verwaal giving a heartfelt speech. Soon after, the four lead vocalists sang a show-stopping rendition of Alicia Key’s “This CAPTAIN’s On Fire,” all the while over 600 crew members dressed in their formal uniforms spread across the Vista Show Lounge toasting their beloved captain.

The captain, who was overwhelmed by this huge gesture of appreciation said, “Without a doubt, the evening was a highlight in my career.”

Westerdam crew gathers to bid Farewell to Captain Henk Keijer.

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Thanks to passenger Dave Jones for sharing with us these wonderful pictures of his Caribbean cruise aboard Eurodam.

My wife and our two children completely enjoyed our week in the eastern Caribbean on the Eurodam February 16-23. I thought I’d share a couple of great photos. One is the Eurodam moored at Half Moon Cay and the other is with our Dining Stewards, Nurah and Teguh. We were treated like royalties and amazed by the service. We look forward to sailing with you again!

Eurodam moored at Half Moon Cay in Little San Salvador Island, Bahamas.

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Photo of the B.B. King’s Blues Club on Eurodam courtesy of guest Scott Lara.

We recently traveled to the Eastern Caribbean on the ms Eurodam. We would like to once again thank the crew and the entertainers for making our experience such a nice one and also to say hello to the many lovely folks we met who were cruising with us too.

Most especially, we would like to say an enormous thanks to the BB King All Star Blues Band from Memphis who were playing on the ship at the time of our cruise. They made our trip extra special. We danced and danced to their music every single night! They are certainly among the best Blues and R&B bands ever and their singer, Angela, is amazing! Loved it! Wish we could do it all over again. — Mike and Mary Lou Sharp from Delaware

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