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9 hours ago, DaveOKC said:

A bit of warning.  Very often the Specialty dining venues try to charge you the 50% off rate when you try to use the "free" 5 Star deal.  Even when you tell them when you make your reservation and verify when you are seated.  Has happened to me numerous times on various ships and dining venues.  Last week they told me that the HAL system has a problem with this.  Just be sire to check your online bill after your visit.

 

Oosterdam in Aug very difficult to get our 2 free dinners. Guest Services said go to Pinnacle. Pinnacle said to go to Guest Services. Finally the host who was the partner of the Hotel manager made it happen. Shouldn't have to spend our time doing this.

1 hour ago, syesmar said:

I’m very happy to hear they rolled that back! Thanks for the info @cruisemom42

They changed the policy but upped the price to include the second appetizer!

We were not able to use the app on our old phone. We never new if we were booked on an excursion, where to meet, when or if it was changed or cancelled. They just kept saying they were paperless!

Can anyone share terminal info especially lines for mobility impaired passengers. Does anyone know at what time you can drop off luggage?. Any info will help.

I returned so I would know where the pickup point was. Our ship was leaving shortly after and we didn't want to take a chance.

1 hour ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

We bought them through AARP 

Are you a member of CARP and they let you buy them. I tried once and it did not work.

Download Navigator app. We can purchase there for $50US per person

Very helpful.

On 5/2/2023 at 9:36 PM, Lois R said:

I just returned home from a cruise that stopped in Istanbul and we were there overnight so actually had 2 days to see things.🙂 It is a truly an amazing place and I felt quite safe.  It was my first time there and I would love to go back!

Could you take a little time to tell us what you did? Did you need lira?

Please let us know what happens. It is an issue many of us worry about.

On 3/8/2023 at 9:50 AM, edinburgher said:

And do not miss the Roman terraced houses which are on site but at extra cost in addition to the general entrance fee..  We paid our tickets right at the entrance to the houses, and Turkish Lira ( cash only) had to be paid.  Physical demands for visiting are described very well in post #6 above.

 

We thought these were one of the best sites to visit within Ephesus.  Excavations were ongoing but there was still plenty to see of these villas which had belonged to the wealthiest citizens. The wall decorations were surprisingly well preserved with patterns and colours clearly visible on several.

 

There should be info and images online for either Roman villas or Terraced houses (Ephesus) to tempt you.

So for Ephesus you can only pay in Lira?

Approved in 2 hrs. Amazing.

Just sent in 2 share certificates for 2 rooms. (Each room has someone with 100 shares). Tried the new address will see what happens.

What company just quietly changes something so important and doesn't even let their most valued quests know?

I just looked it up and that seems true. Another lost benefit now 25% instead of 50% at Rudi. What a shock for people on a ship with no notice.

Hal replied no mariners discount on the extra charge.

I am a 5 star mariner and got a bill today for the magazine. Has another perk changed?

How many Zodiacs will there be, in total?

 

Look forward to hearing more reports once they are actually in use.

How's theAC

How long after you cruise ends, should your mariner status be updated on the HAL Site?

Eric mine are already posted. It was great meeting you and Janna. Elizabeth

Yes, I have a printed copy[emoji3]

 

 

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I also have a printed copy specifying Prinsendam is eligible.

Couldn't print from windows 10. They said to update Adobe. That did nothing.

I hope Annette the FCC is still on board in Aug. She does such an excellent job!

Will Maud still be there in Aug? I find my Pinnacle dinners more pleasant when we have a good manager.

Have a great cruise in the Great Land :)

 

We fly out tomorrow and are scheduled to be in FLL tomorrow evening.

 

I think we are getting out in time. Flood waters are escalating in Southern New Brunswick. I think our house is ok, but roads are closed and more are going to be closed as it crests :(. And it's raining tonight :(

I remember all the years I lived in Fredericton and Oromocto and all the floods. Can't wait to read your reports. Will be sailing on her Aug5 to Sept2. If you could tell me who is CD and Cellar Master during Aug. I would really appreciate it. Do you do AYWD.