howiefrommd

Actually it gets a bit more wacky...from the HA site:

Onboard Credit

US$1,000 per person, Category PS

US$750 per person, Categories SA-SB

US$500 per person, Categoriess A-BC

Prepaid Signature Internet Package (4,000 minutes per person)

Prepaid Crew Appreciation

One Complimentary Shore Excursion from the Collections of Holland America Line

Unlimited Luggage Delivery Service (to/from San Diego only)✤

Initial In-suite Liquor Set-up (four bottles)

"Welcome on Board" bottle of sparkling wine

This is what HA sent my TA:

Special Services
Description
Pre-Paid Crew Appreciation Promo

Unlimited Luggage Delivery Service

Signature Internet Package
Initial In-Suite Liquor Set Up
Welcome Onboard Bottle Of Sparkling Complimentary Exc Tour One
Comp In-Suite Bottled Water & Soda
 

We have the above included on our 94 day grand Asia cruise. I have searched around and cannot seem to identify what that actually is.  When I go into the HA site it offers me a “Premium Internet Package “ for $ 759.99. 
 

Does anyone have any guidance or advice?  Thanks in advance.  Howie

I am deferring to my Oceania aficionados on this one.  Any idea when the itineraries will be posted for the later part of 2025/early part of 2026?

As always, thanks so much for your assistance and guidance.  Howie

Heard several passengers were medically disembarked via ambulance in Ensenada.  

Yes a ship is in port.

Was wondering what the availability of taxis/Uber is in San Diego upon disembarkation?  Any guidance/feedback greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I have been out of direct clinical practice (this month will be ten years) and these nuances remind me why lol

I wonder in the eyes (and checkbooks) of companies such as Medjet, how they handle a patient that is at/in the hospital under "observation."

On 11/6/2022 at 10:25 PM, Csphoenix said:

It only works if you are inpatient and going to another inpatient facility. We chose the facility that he wanted to go to.

This is quite an important factor for all of us.  The way that I look at Medjet, is as a supplement to the other travel insurance I buy.  

Another issue (and somewhat difficult to parse out sometimes) is what is considered an "inpatient admission."  It is somewhat standard practice (from what I hear from my clinical colleagues) for patients to be admitted utilizing a process entitled "observation."  There are various (mostly financial reasons)for a hospital to utilize this.  In some eyes, "observation" does not equal "admission".

I saw that also.  One thing I have not seen before (and it may be just because it is an AWT cruise) is that if you cancel 180 days or before, the penalty is 10 percent of the total cruise fare. 

14 hours ago, Jancruz said:

I am!!

Play lots of Canasta on there as there are so few players in our area of California..Who are you on CJ??

Jancruz1

"Howard" nice and simple lol

16 hours ago, annapolitan369 said:

Having been in an OS several times, I believe they are preferable to VS.  Motion is significantly less in an OS.  Deck 7 is preferred to avoid possible noise.  We only felt vibration when the boat was at higher cruise speeds, most of the time vibration was negligible.

Thanks so much for your help.  

19 hours ago, Jancruz said:

7119

Deck 6 gets a lot of Engine noise and deck 8 MIGHT get noise from the out side Terrace..

Jancruz1

Thanks so much for your feedback.  By any chance are you the same person with a similar name on CJ?

42 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Wow!  That's the one I'll be in next month on Azamara.  We enjoyed 6088, but expect 7114 to be quieter.

May I ask what type of noise you had in 6088?

52 minutes ago, Jancruz said:

The OS I always try to get is 7114 but you have to call very early as it goes first..

Jancruz1

And what would be your second choice?

Would be grateful if I could get pros and cons of both categories.  Things such as noise, movement, etc.  Additionally, any of the OS or VS suites that would be better than others.  Any guidance and assistance is greatly appreciated.  Thanks,  Howie

We are on Voyager which will be ending in Monte Carlo.  We are spending the night in Nice and catching a flight out the next day.  Does anyone have any suggestions for maybe a tour service that could pick us up at ship, provide a tour of Monte Carlo and Nice and drop us off at Hotel at end?  Conversely, can anyone suggest a tour of Nice?  Thanks,  Howie

I just received an email from my TA indicating that Regent is only doing deviations by "priority" and for bookings only within the next three months.  Historically it has been 270 days, which left a variety of opportunities for flights, etc.  I am concerned that reducing the window to 90 days, may restrict availability significantly.  

Has anyone heard anything similar?

Thanks,  Howie

Thanks for your response.  I think I may be wise to come up with a back up plan in case it gets cancelled.  If you (or anyone else hears anything) would appreciate a heads-up.  

I am starting to read of various cruise lines that are either canceling or significantly adjusting their 2023 Baltic schedules.  Presently I have the Navigator booked and was wondering if anyone has heard anything regarding Regent?

From what I have been hearing from my primary care colleagues, many seem reluctant to order in their older (over 65) patients due to potential interactions (especially with anti-hypertensives and anti-coagulants).  I think another challenging issue is that the FDA has approved this under their Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) abilities, so for the cruise lines I am pretty sure they are concerned about liability issues.

Interesting data is starting to come out about rebound infection several days post completion of treatment. As we learned from prior anti-virals, this med may be limited in its effectiveness past the first treatment cycle.  

From what I have been hearing from my primary care colleagues, many seem reluctant to order in their older (over 65) patients due to potential interactions (especially with anti-hypertensives and anti-coagulants).  I think another challenging issue is that the FDA has approved this under their Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) abilities, so for the cruise lines I am pretty sure they are concerned about liability issues.

Interesting data is starting to come out about rebound infection several days post completion of treatment. As we learned from prior anti-virals, this med may be limited in its effectiveness past the first treatment cycle.  
 

Also nothing about Galapagos i.e. Flora, Expedition

Was just on Edge, and this is what I woke up to on disembarkation day. 

6 minutes ago, cruiseluv said:

I would always chose to spend at least one day pre cruise in Rome! Is budget a concern? If not, I would highly recommend the St Regis hotel. If you’re looking for something cheaper check Villa Pinciana, near Borghese gardens and Via Veneto

Last time we were in Rome we stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, but the location was not the most convenient.  Will check out the St Regis.  Thanks so much.  Howie