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Wow missing ten minutes of a 15 day trip doesn't sound like a major issue that many seem to think it is. What could you possibly do in that ten - 30 minutes that would make the cruise that much better?

I'm fascinated by this potertial long line if you don't have a bar code on your boarding pass. Is it ten minutes or will I miss the sailing if I have to wait three or four hours in this line and the ship leaves with a hndred people still waiting to have the boarding pass checked?

Good to know. I will plan on the extra line as I do not own a phone that allows apps and my computer is too old to get apps either. PLus for the second half of my trip that was booked as aeperate booking will not be available until I am on board for the first lap. May be my last cruise if the powers to be do not allow a simply boarding process. Some times if it isn't broken trying to fix it really is not the answer, though it does keep people that have no real job employeed.

Look at small claims court where you live not NYC. Many states allow small claims to be filed in the jurisdiction where you reside rather than where the issue occured. In as much as the Port and the long shoremen's union are corporations they will have to send an attorney to the small claims hearing. Cheaper for them to send you a check.

Happy to see that HAL pasengers agree that one may wear pretty much what they care to wear on board. That makes me more comfortable with my plans for a full blazer jacket, dress shirt and scarve with dress slacks and shoes every evening at sea or coming off a port. 30 days of dressing up will be a joy as I live where the homeless look better than the residents.

Actually it is overstocked given how little most people read these days while on vacation.

Generally it means for men $5 $100 haircuts vs the local guy on the corner, Dress and sports clothing that is several grades above Land's End, LL Bean etc even above the $150 - $200 shirts and $250 for slacks. It is not ostentatious, it just shows. Same for footwear, jackets etc. That and a decent tailor so everything fits properly. Same goes for the ladies. Plus, while not having cruised on the hgher end lines, I woud guess that most of their clothing for the trip is new.

When late for a date the QE2 used to get her speed up to 33-35 knots. Shecould do close to 30 konts in reverse. Could and would run circles around the Vic on occasion.

Howdo you manage to get the extingquisher past security to bring on board?

Fully agree. I only use my cell phone while on ship for the clock. Do not need to receive the 15 - 20 scam calls every day when on vacation. As to being on shore. Any place where the local folks can and do mount the occasional bus or auto stop for wallets etc and pick pockets roam the port stops do not get my trade. I love the quiet of an almost empty ship while docked. That is a real vacation.

Where are the browser cookine located and how do you clear them. Not really computer savy for the details beyond the very basics Thanks.

Have been trying for several days to get on the site but it just hangs in "loading" but does not load. There was a brief notice once that HAL is doing website maintenance and access of accounts may not be possible. No time frame as to days or time of day. Happily my cruise is not until Jan. So no real cruise info needed until early November. Hoepfully they will have the issue fixed by then.

General note somewhere says that OBC shows up on your account by day two of the cruise. Do take a print out of the confirmation. A paper trail for everything, bookings, OBC, flights, etc are of great value when the clouds crash particuarly right now when mischief a foot around the world.

To bad rules do not allow you to name the TA. They really have juice and if named would also have hundreds more clients.

So many delicious memories leads to a question. How did we as passengers and paying customers ever allow all of these things to be taken away?

I remember seeing the photos of the couple that always wore bunny slippers around the ship all day and evening. They cruised a lot.

I did a full world cruise on the QE2 (The last one) as a solo male cruiser. Cunard placed me first night at a table of three people and after the first dinner all three asked for a different table. From that point on, the table 8 people was excellent. Most all were other single folks male and female.There are solo meet and greet every day in the morning but generally they are poorly attendedand boring beyond boring. As to excursions, generally I went with folks I met on board orsimply did walk abouts by myself. Relax, book the cruiseand enjoy. It will be wonderful. Additionally,we had one of the best roll calls in the history of roll calls. It lasted for three years after the cruise until CC took it down and many of the roll call folks still are in touch.2008 final world cruise of the QE2 We did a pre-cruise meet for lunch at Saks Fifth Ave and several went on to the opera.

A number of years ago, HAL used to send out a presailing questionaire seeking personal background information as to education, profession and hobbies in order to better make up the large tables of strangers so help make them smoother to mesh. Just wondering if that is still the case.

Ok. I have read through two pages of answers to this question and still do not know the answer. I realize for the suites, the sky is the limit on service. What I would like to know yes or no for an inside cabin on the Zaandam. Will I receive twice a day cabin cleaning, fresh towels and nightly turn down. Will I need to request it or will it be automatic. Thank you all for adefinitive answer.

Excellent, Hopefully My guarnatee cabin will be close enough to a nice lounge where I can take my room service sandwich to enjoy in an open space not provided by an inside cabin.

Unless one resides in a "Food Desert" the extra price restaurants on most all cruise lines are an expense better avoided.

Mickie D does have good sandwiches but I am seeking more than what is available in my back yard. When I go on a cruise or other vacations I like to step out of habit and find other interesting offerings. So far I can find none of that on HAL in the way of sandwiches and BBQ is not my thing. Don't find food that drips off your elbows to be appitizing. Hence the question.

In as much as the main dining room is closed when the ship is in port, I am wondering where on board one might find hot sandwiches such as Tuna and cheese melt, BLT, Reuben on rye, Monti Cristo. I know the Dive In has burgers and dogs but I am hoping for somethng more than Mickies d's.

Actually I do believe that I have seen that same shirt with a real collar but you would have to accept the long sleeves not the female 3/4 length on the shirt you show.

Well said. Totally agree.