Loreto
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Location
Southern CA
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Interests
Painting watercolors, reading and travel and swimming
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Favorite Cruise Line(s)
Holland America
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Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
most frequent destinations are Alaska and Mexico, but favorite would be South America
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I was going to suggest that, too☺️! The gelato stand by the pool on Pinnacle Class ships is very popular, and I have suggested that it be implemented on other ships, but so far, no.
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we stayed in SB 2004 on the identical sister ship Volendam for 28 days....very quiet, under the beauty shop. Great location! We are in SA 7033 Zaandam March 30th, under the Canaletto and hope it will be a good choice. Verandahs are large on both ships. The Zaandam is a favorite ship!
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Great Bear Rainforest cruise from Seattle 2025 and 2026 - Noordam
Loreto replied to Bimmer09's topic in Holland America Line
So glad I found these posts! I have sailed to Alaska many times,( including 4 14 day cruises...best ever!) but Great Bear Rain Forest Cruise is unique and I may book it onboard later this month. Being from the desert, rain is always welcomed! -
The police at the pyramids in Egypt offered to take pictures of tourists...they didn't was dollars as a tip, they wanted Euros!
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Wheelchair assistance embarkation / disembarkation
Loreto replied to horseymike's topic in Holland America Line
My husband will need wheelchair at embarkation. I let my ta know and I received an email from Guest Accessibility and filled out the required form. I received a follow up email from them and a wheelchair symbol appeared on his boarding pass. -
Thanks Lisa! It seems to me that the world cruise participants this year stayed and gathered at the Rennaissance close to the pier. My cruise is 42 days and I must be on the ship for the transatlantic. The itinerary was amazing until the tragic conflict in Israel. There have been a number if itinerary changes.
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I have the same concern! I plan to fly to FLL 2 days early for my 42 day transatlantic Med cruise Nov. 9. Since I will be doing this as a solo I want to stay at a HAL Hotel, expensive as it will be. DH and I always used HAL hotels for Alaska in Seattle which were open for booking way in advance, and it relieved a lot of stress. In Ft. Lauderdale we always used Spring Hill Suites and took their paid shuttle to the pier. My TA called HAL and was told they were still working on contracts and to keep checking. Another wrinkle is that flight ease, which a few weeks ago had offerings posted now when I click on "find flights" nothing happens. I plan to book air on my own, but still like to look at options .
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I have been doing this for several years...I cross out the lox, and they seem to understand that I want a bagel and cream cheese.
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Safety of posting exactly when you will be away on a cruise on CC
Loreto replied to USN59-79's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
I am very surprised that people give their full names and have on the side their city. CC rules advise against giving full names. I dropped my city and am very general about where I live. We had someone trolling our roll call awhile back wanting people to sign up for tours immediately to "lock in a price" and admitted she worked on commission. Our roll call moderator caught it right away and suggested she read the guidelines. Person never posted again, but I am sure they are out there. -
Using the new “Stockperks” app for Carnival stock owner’s benefit
Loreto replied to RRFan's topic in Holland America Line
I opened an account on the app. I did have to create a password for my account. Never did I have to give any brokerage password. When you get to the point on the app where it lists brokerages mine was not listed . There was a place for me to enter it and upload a photo of my current statement (with account # blacked out) showing proof of ownership. I received an email that they were reviewing it. 4 days later, another email that I was approved and would be able to redeem my perk.. I am not tech savvy, but I managed to get it to work! Good luck...there is an email listed for questions or help. -
I sent my request to HAL by email/PDF requesting OBC fo my March 30th cruise.. I got an email from HAL that they were applying my shareholder OBC at embarkation for me and that in the future I should use Stockperks. I set up the app and sent the info to see how it works. Since HAL already said they were applying the credit, I am not going to "claim" it at Stockperks...certainly don't want to confuse anyone! I will be using Stock perks app for my November cruise.
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Glad you were successful! I would print all the emails and take them when you sail. I also bring my brokerage statement. In the past, guest services had given me a print out that showed the different credits.
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Hopefully something will come through. I was annoyed that I had to use the app, but I followed the directions…I had to put my brokerage company in and did get the reviewing email. Good luck!!
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I applied with Stockperks Tuesday Jan. 23. Uploaded a photo of my current statement, got the reply that it was being reviewed and received email confirmation that it was accepted today, Sun Jan 28. So it did work!