KAKcruiser

Good question but I always feel like I should follow the rules. Maybe it's to identify lost luggage?

You still have to fill in and attach the disembarkation tag. No longer have to do customs forms (at least for Caribbean cruises.)

I have noticed the thing about the disembarkation tag for at least a year or two.

What ship are trying to book?

The latest offer for the Private (Mariner) Fare includes a nonrefundable deposit. You have to read the fine print to realize this.

The Neptune Suite on the Zaandam has a bigger cabin and balcony than the Nieuw Amsterdam. However, the bathroom is smaller with only one sink and a combination tub/shower.

I would love to have country music on a HAL cruise. That would be a great addition.

It is unreasonable for a public venue to be closed to the public. Maybe a one time exception could be made but more than that would not be fair to regular paying customers.

But how do you find a great TA? I have had ones that messed up my reservation. So, now I take responsibility for myself.

Well, maybe don't call every day. But, I would call at least every other day!

I might be tempted to take one of the Signature Suites in the Bow on deck 5. In a way, they have a more open floor plan than the midship Signature Suites which are sort of chopped up. I wonder if you could negotiate a partial refund or some shipboard credit.

I would change the date of your cruise.

Edgar was not the manager at Club Orange on the March 29, 2024 sailing. The manager was Ailene and she was very nice but things did not always run smoothly.

Did you get the same fare and were you able to get an upgrade assigned with Club Orange?

LJanet, Did you ever get this resolved?