Photos by Leonard Smit

In Rotterdam, prior to inaugurational cruise

In Rotterdam, prior to inaugurational cruise

In Rotterdam, prior to inaugurational cruise

In Rotterdam, prior to inaugurational cruise

At the start of her inaugural sailing from Amsterdam to Barcelona

At the start of her inaugural sailing from Amsterdam to Barcelona

Noordzeekanaal: meeting the fast ferry from IJmuiden to Amsterdam

Using sand from IJmuiden harbour entrance for sand supply to protect the Dutch coast

Passing A9 (Wijkertunnel)

Getting a new anchor chain

In IJmuiden locks

Entering IJmuiden locks

Passing cruise ships: P&O Arcadia & Celebrity Constellation.

Sailing to sea for her first Baltic tour in 2010

In front: Vision of the Seas

In IJmuiden locks

In IJmuiden locks

Entering IJmuiden locks

Moored at the Passenger Terminal, with Costa Marina

Seen behind is the Costa Mediterranea

Entering the locks after leaving Amsterdam. In the distance the Costa Mediterranea is approaching