STARDATE 2026.244
CREW: THE PEELTJES
DECK 00 — THROUGH THE YEARS
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B'Elana Through the Years

The same kind of moment, side by side, year after year

Some moments come back every trip — departure, a family photo at a familiar view, a close-up along the way. Below are a few of those moments side by side, across the years.

Departure & arrival

From the very first flight to old hat by now — always that moment right before or right after the trip itself.

Liek and B'Elana hugging at Eindhoven Airport, just before B'Elana's very first flight. 2022 Liek and B'Elana hugging at Eindhoven Airport, just before B'Elana's very first flight. Marc and B'Elana grinning broadly in the departure hall. 2023 Marc and B'Elana grinning broadly in the departure hall. The three of them together, grabbing a bite at the airport. 2024 The three of them together, grabbing a bite at the airport. Landed! Selfie on the plane, with the 'MAX' cap up front. 2025 Landed! Selfie on the plane, with the 'MAX' cap up front.

Family at an iconic view

The Shard turns out to be a recurring favourite — four years running with a family moment against the London skyline.

Group photo at the top of The Shard, with the '#SHARDVIEW' sign and balloons. 2022 Group photo at the top of The Shard, with the '#SHARDVIEW' sign and balloons. Liek and B'Elana hugging in front of the White Tower. 2023 Liek and B'Elana hugging in front of the White Tower. Another hug at The Shard, this time in the evening with the skyline behind them. 2024 Another hug at The Shard, this time in the evening with the skyline behind them. At the table in Sky Garden, The Shard once again in the background. 2025 At the table in Sky Garden, The Shard once again in the background.

Close-up moments with B'Elana

Four portraits, four years older.

At Trafalgar Square, with the fountain and Nelson's Column behind her. 2022 At Trafalgar Square, with the fountain and Nelson's Column behind her. At the pancakes, a full plate right in front of her. 2023 At the pancakes, a full plate right in front of her. Mother and daughter on the street near Knightsbridge, Harrods in the background. 2024 Mother and daughter on the street near Knightsbridge, Harrods in the background. On Tower Bridge, The Shard again prominent in the background. 2025 On Tower Bridge, The Shard again prominent in the background.

On the way to Rome

Not every year has a good B'Elana photo of this moment — but these two do.

Selfie on the plane, B'Elana between Marc and Liek. 2024 Selfie on the plane, B'Elana between Marc and Liek. Another selfie on board, this time with the 'MAX' cap and an orange top. 2025 Another selfie on board, this time with the 'MAX' cap and an orange top.