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NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
I have had several aircraft changes over the years but that was always done weeks or months before the flight. Nevertheless, I am not entitled to an refund due to a seat change. I can cancel and get a flight credit. Of course, Southwest doesn't even guarantee a specific seat! -
Sail Standby for $49 a day- new program
ChinaShrek replied to BermudaBound2014's topic in Holland America Line
Still a better deal if you are traveling solo, no? -
NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
I have been thinking about this situation but I am wondering how is this different from the airlines If you purchase a seat on a flight the airline can move you to another seat without asking you. This happens if the crew needs it or if there is an aircraft change. In fact, you are not "guaranteed" your seat, just transportation. How is this different from cruise ships? Maybe we are just paying for transportation? -
Carnival Your Time Dining vs. traditional Set Time Dining
ChinaShrek replied to PirateAt45's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Sure, but if I check-in I'm hungry and that's when I want to eat. It's like going to Olive Garden, if there is a wait, I don't stay. -
Yes, my TA notified me that they have to call when making a payment with a Gift Card with HAL. She also said it makes more work for them. LOL
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I always feel Carnival does this on purpose so people will not go down and complain about the gratuities and have them removed early on in the cruise.
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NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
Not for my free casino cruises. -
NEVER book a 7 day Caribbean Cruise on HAL
ChinaShrek replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
I am suggesting that the passenger demographics are becoming more similar over time. I was on the Carnival Pride last month with only 160 kids on the ship out of of 2600 passengers, This was an 8 night cruise. I had dinner every night with retirees in their 70s and 80s who were great to talk with. Many of them very wealthy (but frugal). I have also been on HAL ships packed with hundreds of kids running around. -
NEVER book a 7 day Caribbean Cruise on HAL
ChinaShrek replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
HAL is not an adults only line. Everyone should know this. Some cruises will attract large numbers of families and kids. HAL is actively marketing to these groups. However, longer itineraries will have less kids and families. HAL is also marketing to refined adults. HAL and is really not much different from Carnival now. Some Carnival cruises have very few kids and older couples while some HAL cruises will have tons of kids. This is how a cruise line stays in business. -
why so many bad reviews of the Mardi Gras?
ChinaShrek replied to jxtgreek's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
If I have MyTime Dining, I expect to be able to check-in and eat a few minutes later. Okay I'll give them 10 minutes. When I check-in, I'm hungry and want to eat now! Any wait is a discomfort. -
why so many bad reviews of the Mardi Gras?
ChinaShrek replied to jxtgreek's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Yes, but if you check-in for dinner there could be a 60-90 minutes wait (depending on the venue). No line, perhaps, but still a wait. -
NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
I was on this same Christmas cruise as you and you keep bringing up how crowded it was, It was not that bad. There were a ton of kids on the ship but it was easy to hide from them. I had a wonderful cruise! -
NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
Does Virgin have casinos? -
Well, yes, but I don't always "lose" that much.
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I am slightly worried if they move to a spending model. What if someone gets a "free" room from the casino? How would I get credit for the room cost? What is the real room cost on a "free" room?
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And that free drink on the last night! I always forget to do use that one!
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NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
Actually, I wouldn't mind one of those installed on HAL ships. They are great for exercise! -
Okay, I had this very issue in Costa Rica in February. I booked a two hour hike in a tropical rain forest from Limon and it poured for the entire hike! I did not expect that to happen. I am not being facetious. I even complained to the guide that he should be paying me to hike in the rain! He just laughed. I am aghast when all of the pictures of Costa Rica and Alaska cruise line websites have sun in the them. I want sun on my cruise! You can vacation in rain. I prefer not to.
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NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
I realized that my comment was silly after I typed it. I don't like the Mega ships that offer these things but if HAL is serious about attracting younger cliental who knows what they will do. -
NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
Yes, exactly. HAL could easily add bumper cars, ice skating, or a roller coaster to some of their ships and charge for this. -
NEWS FLASH: HAL to favor Triples and Quads
ChinaShrek replied to crystalspin's topic in Holland America Line
Kids can bring in lots of money through soda packages, specialty dinners, shore excursions, and rides on the ship.