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On Symphony out of Rome last month, steward introduced himself, and asked if we wanted morning or evening service. Actually it appeared to be 2 stewards working together. We had 2 connecting staterooms. We told them if they gave each room double towels/wash clothes, it didn’t matter. They could replace any used towels when ever it was best for their schedule. Couldn’t have been easier, and they appreciated the flexibility. They set their cart next to our room, and we’d often be leaving for an excursion and see them, and swap out towels with them, and let them know we didn’t need anything else for the day. on a day I may have brought a plate of cookies or a glass of wine back, as a I was leaving my room they would ask if I had any dishes or glasses I wanted to give them to take away. DD and DGS had room service one night, and a Sorrentos pizza another. They let stewards know as they left the room, that they had dishes and would be onshore for the day. in our experience it worked well. Give them flexibility, ask up front to keep double towels, and give them a couple days off at towel swap, if nothing out of ordinary needed. Made our stay wonderful. And made their days easier
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday July 3rd, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good Morning! Thanks to all for the fleet and Daily report, food, beverage and port info! Prayers for all on our Care list 🙏🏻 , and all in need. I am thinking of you all. Cheers to those celebrating travel and good news. have a safe and enjoyable day!- 101 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday July 1st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Rabbit Rabbit White Rabbit. Happy Canada Day to our Canadian friends! I love the memes and jokes on our daily thread. Love Greek salad! Not really a wing person. I am looking forward to visiting Halifax for 2 days in September, prior to a short expedition cruise, “Halifax to Boston, History, Seafood and Nature Reserves. First time to Halifax, and first cruise on an expedition vessel (Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten). I’m looking forward to a new adventure! Prayers to all in need. Cheers to those celebrating. Have a wonderful weekend.- 70 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday June 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you for the Daily, Care List, and recipes, port photos and stories to come. Prayers to all on our Care list, and all in need Cheers to those with good new or celebrations. Have a great Friday, and share a smile today.- 86 replies
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Halifax - Paul McNeil's Novia Scotia South Shore Tour
ocean sounds replied to Tall22's topic in Canada/New England
Thanks for this post! I will be flying in to Halifax 2 days before my cruise, and in looking at Paul’s site, see that he has airport to hotel transfers. Fantastic. One item on my list completed. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday June 29th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks for the Daily and and all the info to come. So very sorry to read about @luvteaching DH. Prayers 🙏🏻for all on the care list cheers to those celebrating or with good news.- 103 replies
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@POA1, sorry link above didn’t work properly
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Oasis of the Seas from Rome or Barcelona?
ocean sounds replied to ARandomTraveler's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We wanted to tour Italy pre-cruise for our Symphony of the Seas sailing this month, so embarked in Civitavecchia. We finished our Rome stay with a morning tour that included a transfer to the port that afternoon. Embarkation was a breeze! We were happily surprised that Royal’s app was fully updated sometime before check-in, to allow us to check in, see daily activities, menus, etc. What? Royal IT got something to work ?!? Yes ! (Note: We didn’t attempt to book any activities in the app until halfway through the cruise. We were able to book comedian on the app). FYI, at embarkation we had tour tickets for only the first two ports. Shore excursion desk said the rest would be in our room when we reached Barcelona, and they were absolutely correct. I’d have no hesitation choosing the Rome option again . Worked out well for us. -
@POA1, we just returned from Rome after a Med cruise. My DGS had the new passport with purple pages, and double photo, as his was renewed in November, and received in January of this year. My DD and I had older passports. As we cleared passport control in FCO to fly home, DGS new passport didn’t work on the self scanner lanes. My DD and I had already scanned and gone through. An airport worker took DGS (a teen) by the arm and walked him away, while DD repeatedly tried to find out where to meet him. Very stressful, and took about 10 minutes to contact him. All was good, as teen had a phone to call us. They took him to a line for UK manual passport control. Not sure why UK instead of US. Just a caution, other countries’ passport scanners may not yet work with the new US passports, so let your DW scan hers first, to possibly prevent being separated.
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday June 24th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning, and thank you for todays Daily! Prayers for those in need, and cheers for those with good news. Have an enjoyable Saturday, everyone!- 114 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday June 14th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Ciao from La Spezia, Italy 🇮🇹 Last day on our Symphony of the Seas cruise. Had a wonderful excursion to the walled city of Lucca, topped off by a visit to Pisa. the skies opened up after our prerequisite photo ops but the majority of the tour hAd simply beautiful weather! We will have a driver waiting for us in Rome in the morning, then on to Fumincino Airport for our flight home. prayers to all in need, and cheers to those celebrating.- 103 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday June 6th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Buon Sera, from lovely Florence. Italy! We leave on the train to Rome in the morning. Then board our Symphony of the Seas cruise on Thursday! Busy day today, with a tour of Tuscany (and wine 🍷tasting), The Duomo, Bsptistry, and the delightful Leonardo Da Vinci’s Interactive (inventions) machines. Keeping all those in need in my thoughts, and happy for those with good news or celebrations to share.- 76 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday June 1st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
I hope you start to heal, and to get your energy back. Do you have grocery delivery App, so you can order from home, while you rest? Hoping your boss allows as much time off as needed to recover - no 2 cases are the same. Best wishes ti you and yogurt DH- 90 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday June 1st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Prayers for those on our care list and all in need, and cheers for those with good news. @JazzyV, thank you for adding my cruise to the countdown, P.S. just saw TV segment on Nova Scotia wildfires. 🙏🏻 For containment.- 90 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday June 1st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Wishing your little ninja well.- 90 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday June 1st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks for the Port pictures, @StLouisCruisers Fun to see Flat Stanley in your picture this morning !- 90 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday May 31st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Safe travels, and enjoy your cruise!- 75 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday May 31st, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you, @superoma. Update - the teen’s body was recovered yesterday , providing some closure for the family. So sad. It can come off the list, @JazzyV. Thank you.- 75 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
What a long travel travel day, after the delays and jetway problems. Must have been exhausting, Welcome home! Hope your respiratory symptoms, and your knee improve soon! -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Fun, @Denise T, wish we were all along for Glacier Bay today!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 🥂Jacqui @kazu ! Hope it is filled it’s happiness!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Sounds like a busy week. Hope for positive news with the doctors’ appointments. the unplanned concert sounds like it was a nice event!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Good news for your DH’s appointment! Hope it goes well and he receives positive news!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 30th, 2023
ocean sounds replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
@0106, all those recipes look wonderful! Thank you. The Community Supported Agriculture sounds like a great idea. I wish we had one here.- 98 replies
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