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    Piano Bar Schedule (updated)

    in Holland America Line

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    The piano man was Mike McCabe, and he does have an AMAZING voice and performing talent! We came early to the piano bar every night just to get a seat. I was very impressed that Mike plays his music mostly from memory and very rarely looked up a unique song a guest requested. I think his piano bar show was by far the most popular evening event. Every night the piano bar was packed with standing room only, so they actually moved him to the Crow's Nest to accommodate all of his fans.

     

     

     

    On a side note - We sailed on the Koningsdam this summer, where they have the new Billboard. The ship is beautiful. For the true piano music lovers though, – it sadly just does not measure up. We miss the piano bar experience where you could just request Mike to play a song and there it is for instant enjoyment, even to sing along. Pianoman Mike McCabe you are the BEST!!

     

     

     

    We enjoyed Mike on the piano from La to NZ last Oct.

     

     

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    Cabin C702 emerald princess

    in Princess Cruises

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    Yup. The door to C706 opens into the corridor between the stairs and the elevators. We had a similar cabin on another Princess ship and we didn’t have a issue with noise.

     

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    thx, I sleep very soundly and my partner doesn't have a problem with noise...so we are good to go!!!

    Your thoughts on Travel Insurance

    in Holland America Line

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    ;)

    I can’t imagine cruising without it anymore. It helps on various levels, but of the 16 cruises I’ve taken, I’ve gotten sick twice (norovirus caught on board) and the medical facility bills alone were worth it. I didn’t have it one time and the medical bills totaled over $750 from the ships doctor. I had to cancel at the last minute once due to the sudden death of my mother and I ended up getting back most of the cruise fare because I had insurance. It’s well worth the peace of mind.

     

    If one is only travelling from USA to Alaska would it be a different situation as to purchasing insurance for a 7 day cruise?

    Have super medical insurance without trip insurance, but problably only the best in USA...we are in Canadian waters for one day going and one day returning. What is the thinking about purchasing the trip insurance for this cruise?

    Information on White Bay

    in Australia & New Zealand

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    White Bay has two berths. It's technically not the same as White Bay terminal as it's the secondary berth, but all processing is through the White Bay passenger terminal so from a passenger perspective it's the same.

     

    Yes, taxis will be available at the terminal.

     

    We did not spend the night in Sydney. The Noordam made arrangements to have ferries available from time we came into Port until about 4p.m. and we sailed at 6 p.m. We used Captain Cook Ferry from White Bay to the Quay..so I would think you could pick up a ferry to the ship, best perhaps to check with your ship on times the Ferry leaves the Quay... I loved the cruise and have a wonderful cruise...

    Responds SimplyGo Batteries

    in Holland America Line

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    Hi, I am making the 39 day trip from San Diego to Auckland NZ on September 29th. I purchased a new Responds Oxygenator with only one battery... Would like to rent two more to have enough for air flight back to Lax.

     

    If anyone should have two extra batteries and would care to rent then out for 40 days, please contact me at Surely9805@gmail.com

    Update: my machine is Phillips Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygenerator. I do not need 24/7. Only need when walking over 300 feet as well as use at night with sleep apnea machine.

     

    If flying on Air New Zealand need Dr to fill out the medical form on Air NZ web site as well as a respiratory Report to board the flight. I have 4 batteries so am sure that will take care of my needs on flight to LA.

     

    Hope this is helpful for others...

    Voting while on long cruise?

    in Holland America Line

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    Just found out that what we submitted for voting isn't working also! ARG....we don't want to sign the FVAP document saying we reside out of the country when we don't.

     

    I called HAL today and they didn't have addresses for the ports authority in Sydney and Melboure. These are the two ports that would work for our timeline since you have to take into consideration how many days it will take our ballots to reach us and then to send it back. HAL rep also said this was NOT a reliable way to receive mail but she did gave me the email addresses to contact them with.

     

    I wonder if having them delivered to General Delivery at a post office in Australia would work.

     

    This just seems so wrong that we have to jump though SO many hoops to be able to vote!

     

    Utahtea

    In Oregon, the County Clerk sends out voting ballots...I called for absentee ballot and was instructed that the ballots would be available on the 16th of Sept for me to pick up and then I can mail from my home...Sorry, it doesn't work that way in all states.

    Responds SimplyGo Batteries

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by HurricaneJane

    Glad to be of help in avoiding pitfalls that we have encountered.

     

    No need to notify HAL if you are bringing your own oxygen unless you want one of their "Oxygen in Use" signs on your mailbox.

     

    Note that medical supplies are NOT counted as part of your carry-on luggage limits per FAA Regulations.

    Thanks, have been in contact with oxygen provider and have purchased an adapter for NZ power supply...Hopefully can recharge batteries on the ship that will be needed to return to LAX.. Do not need oxygen 24/7....so hopefully, can top off the battery charge at the airport.

    Responds SimplyGo Batteries

    in Holland America Line

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    My husband required oxygen at 2.5 liters when he was travelling at over 5000'. Most airlines pressurize the passenger cabins to 8000'. EVERY airline that we ever flew on REQUIRED us to prove during check-in that we had 150% battery power. Since your flight is supposed to be 11 hours you would need to have battery power to last for 17.25 hours. That would require you to have 5 batteries. If the gate agent has any questions he will call the pilot to look at your prescription, your unit and your batteries. The pilot has the discretion to tell you that you can't fly if he does not feel you have adequate battery power. (My husband was refused by the pilot once when we thought he had 150% battery power but the pilot said he didn't).

    We were never allowed to plug into the electricity on the plane.

     

    Thanks Jane, Since this flight is on New Zealand Air If I do not have enough oxygen that they will be able to provide what I need...my concentrator was not one listed to be able to be plugged in. So I will get my Travel Agent to check with them. Perhaps it would have just been easier to have the oxygen provided by the airline and forget trying it on battery?

     

    I have no elevation limit according to my prescription and do not require oxygen when sitting...only when exercising or walking beyond 300 feet. So I will not be using oxygen constantly on this flight. I have been exercising since March and have been walking 1 1/2 miles on 2LP on treadmill and working to a dvd at home and have lost 20 pounds since March so hopefully will be in good enough condition I am also planning to attend the exercise personal trainer on the ship and exercise as I have been doing at home (so I can eat what I want without putting this weight back on:)) Hope to see you at the Meet and Greet on the 30th.

    Responds SimplyGo Batteries

    in Holland America Line

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    Thanks so much CrewNews for your information. I have a travel agent and I sent her your statement about airlines. I have made flights with Alaskan in the States and that is already been ok'd by the airlines. Not sure about when coming home from New Zealand however, and sure wouldn't want to spend more time in New Zealand (or maybe that would be ok) then would have to bring a slow boat back to the States. Anyway, will have travel agent look into it...my prescription is dated July 25 of this year and I need 2 LP when active and when sleeping.. sitting around I do not need it, but don't know when in airplane at high altitude.

     

    I will keep you posted on what I find out.

    Responds SimplyGo Batteries

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    Even if there are no delays, 3 batteries will leave you a half hour short (10.5 hours total). Perhaps you meant 3 additional batteries?

    I do not need oxygen when sitting on the tarmac and may or may not need it when flying...I have authorization from Dr to walk 300 feet without oxygen but do need it when sleeping yet because I have sleep apnea as well. I would like to be able to rent only for the flight back to the States if that is a possibility..otherwise, would be less expensive for me to purchase the additional batteries myself.

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