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  1. We have been looking into the Alaska from Seattle with 3 days inland that ends in Fairbanks. Can we just carry a 3 day supply of luggage and ship the big ones home. It would be a hassle lugging around the 10 day supply of luggage. Sure would like to book that cruise. And appreciate comments from those that have. RetiredRich
  2. In 2005 our first cruise was a Norwegian to Alaska. We were very impressed with all the shows. Through the years we migrated from Carnival to Holland America. We are in our 70s and grown to like Holland America as being mostly older people. But we have grown tired of their lack of entertainment. Thinking about coming back to Norwegian for our yearly cruise. So how have the shows been on Norwegian lately ?? We might switch.
  3. Pre cruise Rotterdam reports I read for the new ship were all positive. I'm not saying I didn't like the cruise or ship but I liked the other DAM ships we have been on. We were on the 11 day that the storm knocked off a day and a port. Total cruise we loved. Little things I noticed and didn't like. You go into the big show room to watch a show. You order a drink to sip while watching the show. There were no little holders in the seats to hold your drink. Other DAM ships had holders. You go to the the Dive In for some of the best french fries you will ever eat. Fries on the Rotterdam were not half as good as other Dam ships. Also instead of a big ball park type hot dog you now get a little pencil thin hot dog. If you want to use some of the specialty restaurants you better get them booked very early or they will be booked up. If you like the casino best time to go is early afternoon and evening. Once the supper crowd files into the casino the machines just plain are no fun at all. They just take your money. There are shops with the usual high price things and good sales at the end of the cruise. But Rotterdam shops were much smaller than other ships. And the biggest knock I have was all the great foods always at the Lido There were 5 pounds more of me this morning. Good cruising to all.
  4. We just got off Rotterdam and used the direct luggage. Maybe expensive but we are 78 years young and not pushing our luggage around was well worth the price. Only knock was waiting at the port for the shuttle for the airport to fill. Took around 45 minutes. It followed us on Delta through a transfer to back home in Kentucky. Good luck
  5. Thanks Oakridger. We are headed for the airport this morning. Hoping the storm holds off just enough for us to get started.
  6. Thanks for the info CruiserBruce I didn't know that. So maybe our 11 day cruise will turn into a 10 day cruise.
  7. We are flying into Fort Lauderdale tomorrow for the wednesday Rotterdam cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. Looks like that will be in the middle of the expected storm. Seems to me if the ship leaves at 4 pm it might leave and beat the worst. But I'm thinking we might just get boarded and spend the night in port. Looks like Thursday it might be clearing. We are leaving Kentucky in the morning.
  8. We are going on the November 9th Rotterdam out of Fort Lauderdale and my wife wants to keep our family in Kentucky informed and hear news from home. She spent an hour on the phone with someone at AT&T that cannot speak plain English trying to see if there is a special package she can buy to let her do that. I told her she could probably have no problem on the phone while the ship is in port. I see Holland offers a big package for over $150 which I think is slightly above ridiculous. She ended with a $10 a day package that told her she could phone home from the ship while at sea. I don't think that will work at sea. Is it true that just a phone call or text will work only in a port ??
  9. We are due for the November 9th Rotterdam out of Fort Lauderdale. Is it true that masks are once again going to be required around on the ship ??
  10. If you are allowed $400 excursion and you only use $200 will the balance go to your room credit. ? My guess is no.
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