Welcome to Saipan, MS Zuiderdam!

Photos courtesy of Walt Goodridge

Holland America's MS Zuiderdam, a 955-foot cruise ship with a capacity of over 1,900 passengers and 842 crew on a 127-day "World Voyage," paid a visit to Saipan on Monday.

Holland America’s MS Zuiderdam, a 955-foot cruise ship with a capacity of over 1,900 passengers and 842 crew on a 127-day “World Voyage,” paid a visit to Saipan on Monday.

Herman Guerrero Jr. shares the Herman's Modern Bakery origin story.

Herman Guerrero Jr. shares the Herman’s Modern Bakery origin story.

Alvin Takai, former helper on the Seafaring Traditions Program, shares his knowledge of traditional canoe making with curious onlookers.

Alvin Takai, former helper on the Seafaring Traditions Program, shares his knowledge of traditional canoe making with curious onlookers.

Carolinian elder Lino Olopai explains the fine art of celestial navigation to Zuiderdam cruise ship passengers.

Carolinian elder Lino Olopai explains the fine art of celestial navigation to Zuiderdam cruise ship passengers.

Local residents, front row, Willy Kaitabu, Josephine Rabauliman, Walt Goodridge and Alvin Takai share Saipan's beauty with guests from Holland America's MS Zuiderdam on shore for a day: Joel Z., Sharon Z., Amy E., Norma B., Tom B., Rick B., Linda T., David T., Jim C., Patricia S., Sherry G., Arlene S., Cathy C., Tina H. and Rick H.

Local residents, front row, Willy Kaitabu, Josephine Rabauliman, Walt Goodridge and Alvin Takai share Saipan’s beauty with guests from Holland America’s MS Zuiderdam on shore for a day: Joel Z., Sharon Z., Amy E., Norma B., Tom B., Rick B., Linda T., David T., Jim C., Patricia S., Sherry G., Arlene S., Cathy C., Tina H. and Rick H.

Author Walt Goodridge recounts the tragic events of Suicide Cliff to cruise ship passengers.

Author Walt Goodridge recounts the tragic events of Suicide Cliff to cruise ship passengers.

Guests reach out and touch one of Saipan's WWII relics.

Guests reach out and touch one of Saipan’s WWII relics.

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