Live blogging- passengers come ashore in Gloucester from Holland America cruise ship Zuiderdam.

Happy travelers are such a joy! Meet Dean and Cathy King from Adelaide. They went to Washington and New York where they caught this Holland America cruise to Canada. They said the entertainment director outlined the demographics: 110 Aussies, 700 or so Canadians, 700 or so Americans, many countries represented by 10+ passengers and 13 New Zealanders, “to be precise.” They were squaring away their plans in Cruiseport until an 11:45AM tour to Rockport, and later walking downtown Gloucester. Their friends signed up for an 8AM tour. I spent time in Adelaide and loved it. I hope they have as great a time here, and memorable trip all around.

Before reaching Cruiseport, passengers like the Kings are shuttled ashore by tender boats.

The tenders hold more people than you think!

As they came ashore they were greeted with soaring vocals of Three Sheets to the Wind.

What a reception! Many visitors stopped to take their photo.

Passengers stream upstairs to happy greeters.

The lines ebb and flow with every tender.

Maps and brochures are selected as passengers head outside to enjoy a day in Gloucester and Cape Ann.

Volunteers like Peter Webber, Kathie Gilson, Lorre Anderson,  Charlene, Linn, Jeanne, and Elizabeth helping passengers

CATA trolley route

HarborWalk map is popular

Happy helpful greeting at the CATA table. How could it be otherwise–Heidi Dallin!

 

Passengers heading downtown on the CATA trolley while others stand waiting for a CATA scenic bus.

Unidentified American artist, “It’s good to be on a well-run ship, Holland America Line,” mid 20th century, ink on paper, gift of Stephen S Lash, 2010, collection of Peabody Essex Museum. The museum is featuring the art of Ocean Liners: glamour, speed, and style on view May-October 2017