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@richwmn...THANKS for this post. It got me to thinking. We have an 18 day Hawaii cruise departing January 30th on Koningsdam coming up and the online TA I used NEVER sent me the HAL Booking paperwork like you shared, just their agency paperwork. I called them this morning and requested HAL copy as I wanted to make sure our OBC was showing, I received it, printed it and will take it with us just in case. My current TA sends me a HAL copy each time I make a payment or any booking change. GOOD INFO! Thanks again. Susan

All signed up and ready to follow along with another one of your wonderful adventures!

All enrolled in this class and sitting up straight to follow!

It depends if you have the Signature or Elite pkg. HAL has a description of both packages on their web site. You can also search You Tube for good explanations.

@Haljo1935..thank you for all your posts! Interesting to read of the extra tax when in Hawaii waters; also interesting to read that the casino will remain closed until Saturday; we don't gamble anyway. Sounds like a bit of rough water coming your way. Guess I'd better pack some ginger or something just in case.

FYI...we are considering this for our February 2024 cruise stop in Hilo, price is now $42. Seems like a good way to get an overview of Hilo. We are not interested in VNP. We'd prefer the tour and then head to Carlsmith Beach to snorkel then shuttle back to the ship. HAL does not offer any Hop on Hop Off for Hilo.

Enjoy your stay in Honolulu! Curious to hear if there are taxi and/or other transportation waiting at the pier. We will need transportation to Hilton Hawaiian Village Grand Islander Bus Depot to pu our ride to Kualoa Ranch for our UTV excursion. Transportation departs Bus Depot at 10:30 so we want to arrive there by 10 am. Thanks. Susan

@Haljo1935..thanks so much I didn't think HAL used the door hangers. We are pre breakfast coffee as well so worth the tip to have coffee in our room while waking up. 34 days and counting down! How is your weather today?

Yup I know exactly what you mean as I am one of those HAL folks now. My party all night days are in the rear view mirror.....spa all day days are more my speed now for the achy breaky joints at 71!

Oh surprise is on me, I did not realize HAL was still using the door hangers, that will work great, THANKS! Susan

Question for anyone on this cruise. We are on the January 30th sailing. Our 1st time to Hawaii and our 1st cruise since the shut down (so I am rusty). Question regarding Room Service.....we have the HAL pkg.....but we prefer morning coffee in our room on the balcony. Can I order room service for morning delivery at a time the night before? I see that HAL does not use the written slips only call on the phone that is why I ask. Thanks in advance. Susan

Ahhhhh some entertainment to go with my 1st cup of coffee each morning!

The party has started....I've got 34 days to fill before our 18 day Hawaii cruise. This is gonna be FUN!

@Haljo1935...thanks for the spa pics. Is the thalasso pool in a separate room from the loungers I hope?

@NorbertsNiece... STUNNING pics!

I have pre purchased the spa pass for our January 30th 18 day Hawaii cruise and I plan on using it regularly...oh those heated lounges, steam room, and therapy pool here I come with my Kindle.

@NorbertsNiece....Merry Christmas...so enjoying following your adventures! Susan

WOW what great photos! What amazing memories!

While I am not on this cruise I sure can related to "yappy dogs"...our neighbors wakes us up every morning yapping at 6:30 am and carries on from there off and on all day long. The worst part is they do nothing about it....sigh....

@Haljo1935....where did you go? Guessing you got on board in your cabin and crashed.

@Haljo1935...glad you made it to San Diego...may your boarding go smoothly. Looks like you are getting out of town on time, storm is due to blow thru on Friday! Smooth seas and get some zzzzz'ssssss

@NorbertsNiece...the fantastic review continues....wonderful photos enjoying every post!

All signed up to follow....love all your 1sts! We are booked on the K 18 day Hawaii for January 30th....our 1st to Hawaii our 1st since the shut down so really looking forward to your adventure. We are "winging it" in ports as well except for the one HAL excursion we have booked via our HAL pkg. This is going to be a blast!

@NorbertsNiece...WOW amazing pics....so enjoying following along with you.

Following along.....will be watching for your other thread.