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1 minute ago, Mary229 said:

Medication should not be stored in in-room fridge which does not get cool enough.  You should store it in the medical center .

Thank you.

Can anyone tell me if you get covid while on the ship, do they have Paxlovid? (price)? Also is the mini fridge cool enough for a syringe filled with medication?

Thanks for you help in advance.

Cathy

1 hour ago, Petrocelli said:

Then I am going to be the first.

 

I have been to resorts literally all around the world.  I have been in a lot of pools and hot tubs at those resorts.  I have never been to one where people don't have a drink.

I agree that pools and hot tubs are fine for a drink that is not in a glass. The spa however imho is not a place for drinks.

2 hours ago, Wakepatrol said:

Online there’s a single price and a couples price. It was $219 for a couple for the 7 day cruise. Per couple not per cabin with 5 people in it

They are no longer doing the couple's pass. I just spoke to them and was told about this. I am very disappointed.

Cathy

We are due to go Feb 2, it's all up in the air until Hawaii makes a decision.

🤞  mine too!

34 minutes ago, visagrunt said:

There are a lot of moving pieces here.

The CDC conditional sailing order is due to expire January 15.  Not clear whether this will be extended, but I would not be surprised in the least.  If the order is extended then executed port agreements are a necessary precondition to resumption of sailing.  I have no doubt that ports are working with cruise lines on these--but a decision to execute them will be a political decision at the state level.

Existing cruises (including my own on Koningsdam on January 15) will likely turn into cruises-to-nowhere with some Mexican calls in the event that Hawai'i is not yet prepared for resumption.

I think they will cancel the cruise if Hawaii is not ready to welcome us. I can't imagine people will be happy with a cruise to nowhere for 18 days. 

3 hours ago, FlaMariner said:

 

Not correct.  There are three dinner times:  early, late and anytime....We were on the Rotterdam a month ago and had early.....We arrived on time and had great waiters!

Can you tell us what time  the early seating starts?

19 hours ago, Aquahound said:

 

That is not true.  I am mid 40s, have no compromising conditions, and I am getting my booster on Nov 9. My only requirement was that my second Phizer shot was at least 6 months ago.  

Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorizationexternal icon and CDC’s recommendation for use are important steps forward as we work to stay ahead of the virus and keep Americans safe.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

49 minutes ago, iancal said:

Covid is a moving target that still has a way to go.   How can anyone make a prediction three months out?

you just said it....Covid has a way to go.  they should continue as is and let people know so that they can make a decision before they give thousands of $$$ for a cruise that they might not take. Many people booked their upcoming cruises BEFORE covid

Paganwoman

 if you use this service, please come back and tell us how it was. 

Very interested. Could have them come to our hotel.

Thanks Cathy

I agree that HAL should do as Norwegian does and test at the pier. People who fly in early don't always rent cars, making getting to a test site harder.

keeping you in my prayers.

Cathy

Prayers from Boston for a positive outcome all around

Cathy

On 4/29/2021 at 10:03 AM, jimgev said:

I guess I'm weird. One of the things I enjoy most about cruising is getting away from things. The first thing I do when getting to my cabin is locking my cell phone in the safe where it remains thoughout the cruise. I tell people not to bother trying to contact me as there are no cell towers out in the ocean.

Then I am weird too! I do the same thing. If my cruise is a B2B I will call home in between. I love being disconnected while on the cruise.

daughter and I are adding to our 18 day Hawaii trip with a 7 day Mexican Riviera on the Koningsdam on Feb 20, 2022

Feb 2, 2022 18 day  circle  Hawaii. Ken, Cathy and Ali

5 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

 

You're very welcome.

 

Additionally the Signature Dining Package is 2 nights for all occupants in the cabin and is valued at $50pp.  1 night at Pinnacle Grill and 1 night at Canaletto.  Pre-reservations are not available.  You will have a reservation card in your room on boarding day with auto assigned days/times.  You can go to either venue after boarding and select alternate days/times that work for you.  Changes to Tamarind and Sel de Mer are technically not permitted, but may be allowed if requested.  Often times there is a specialty dining desk set up by the lido pool on embarkation day as well.

My signature dining package says it is only for guests 1, 2. not including my adult daughter who is sharing our room.

it is that same way for the beverage package and hotel svc charges.

1 hour ago, HAL4NOW said:

We are booked on the Koningsdam to Hawaii in February 2021. I hope that ship sails, but would not be totally surprised if it is cancelled.

We are as well. Time will tell.

18 hours ago, Petronillus said:

 

It should be a very good choice. Because of its location just aft of the midships bulge, you have an exceptionally spacious balcony. And it's on the portside, which I've always favored. That shouldn't make any difference on the east-west axis both coming and going but it appears that the ship circles the islands in a counterclockwise direction, which gives a decided advantage to the port side. The only drawback I can foresee, and it's a tiny one, is that looking down from your verandah, you'll have a lifeboat blocking your view to the left on the deck right below. Enjoy!

This is all wonderful info and it is very helpful. Thanks so much .

5 hours ago, ger_77 said:

If you look on halfacts dot com you can see the cabin next door, 5126.

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

Thanks so much. I hope all is well by then to sail.

Just booked our cruise for next Feb 2021 to Hawaii. Does anyone have pictures of this room , and balcony? Would very much appreciate seeing them.

Thanks,

Cathy

40 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Thanks for the picture. While I have pictures taken aboard the ship, I didn't have one of the ship itself. I read a while back that she sank in May of 1999 after a fire on  board the ship. Everyone was rescued, no loss of life. You were so thoughtful to posts all these pics.

Cathy

My first cruise was in 1986  on the SS Galileo. It went from Boston to Bermuda. I don't know the price as it was a wedding gift from my parents. It was lovely, and got me hooked on cruising.

Happy Anniversary.

Loved following all your posts. You are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for all you have contributed to cc.

Cathy

I agree with you completely!

Well said!

We have enjoyed all our cruises and are grateful to be looking forward to the next one.