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Bingo! Even though it may be cold outside, you have the sun and no wind! AFT for any cold weather cruise.

A video would allow for a more detailed response ... (No, I did not do the video).

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/a-houthi-missile-got-so-close-to-a-us-destroyer-the-warship-turned-to-a-last-resort-gun-system-to-shoot-it-down-report/ar-BB1hzpcY https://apnews.com/article/red-sea-houthis-naval-mission-trade-eu-9f779d51f6fe3ebd8df0032c92221817

https://www.cruisehive.com/costa-cruises-cancels-sailing-just-weeks-before-embarkation/122101

@shiner6 I also have this problem with only one of our upcoming cruises. I have had the problem for the past three weeks. I have tried multiple browsers and changing multiple settings to no avail. HAL customer service has been unable to assist. Fortunately, I have found a workaround for my problem. After logging in, select 'Manage My Cruise' from the top menu rather than from your account 'My Bookings'.

One item of interest with respect to the World/Grand Cruise and small ships is that the February Amazon cruise will likely NOT be occurring in 2026. Why is that, because it is scheduled for November 2025. So, is the Volendam going to be used for the World Cruise in 2026, or is there another Grand Cruise during the winter of 2026 for the Volendam? Personally, given most of the potential itineraries for the World Cruise include Antarctica, I wouldn't be surprised if the Volendam is the ship for the WC 2026.

'She' is great! You should try to attend one of her performances.

Getting back to the world cruise survey, what I find interesting is that four of the five itineraries include Antarctica. It's almost as if they have already decided to include Antarctica. The last option without Antarctica may have been added at the last minute. I'm not crazy about A or the eastward itinerary. The other three are acceptable to me. Personally, what I would like to see isn't among the options given. How about a pole to pole with Asia. South America/Antarctica Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific Southeast Asia/Indonesia/Philippines Japan/Korea/China Alaska/Arctic Circle A 'world' cruise ala the '25 P2P ... '26 P2P

As the Noordam was in drydock for the month of Feb 2022, do you have any knowledge as to why the 'early' drydock, and what work is being performed?

HAL has released a 42 day cruise roundtrip from Sydney in Jan 26.

BTW, if you must do a Grand Asia/Pacific in 2026, Seabourn has an offering ...

Here is a small picture of the 2018 Grand Asia

Does anyone have information on these dates?

There are some travel agencies that already show segments for the P2P. The segments are Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires (47 days), Buenos Aires to Barcelona (42 days), and Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale (44 days). The segments are NOT bookable, and they do exist. In talking to an FCC recently, they expected P2P segments to open at a later date. They also said that the Grand Asia was the most requested FCD.

For any that did not get the survey, here are the five itineraries surveyed ... A)

Unfortunately for us, we have tried Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge without success. Incognito mode did not make a difference.

We have an upcoming cruise in April. I am able to login to the website and view my bookings. When I attempt to 'Manage my cruise' for the April booking, I receive an error 500. The problem only exists with the April booking. I have tried multiple browsers. I have cleared browsing history, cookies, and cache to no avail. I have called customer service to no avail. I was last able to access the booking a week ago, when I prepaid the gratuities. ... ???

We had a similar experience in the Pinnacle Grill on the Zuiderdam over Christmas. We would prefer to have a dedicated waiter for breakfast. Our impression (we didn't ask) was that they rotated the waiter locations daily. Please say hi to Dhana (host) and Yunia (waiter) from Peggy. Tina always corrected any problems we encountered.

We have no problem with an increase in the crew appreciation. However, it will entail a cutback in the additional cash we give to crew. We have generally given an additional eleven dollars a day (~$150 for a 14 day cruise) cash to crew at the end of the voyage. The amount per crew member varying base upon level of service. We will likely now only give cash to crew members for outstanding service.

The website says one day, and when you receive the confirmation email it will say five days.

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/news/2023/november/news-1122023-holland-america-line-to-open-new-restaurant-morimoto-by-sea Holland America Line is gearing up to open Morimoto By Sea, a new, exclusive dining experience aboard Nieuw Amsterdam opening on the ship’s Dec. 16, 2023, voyage, and the first stand-alone restaurant at sea for Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The restaurant will offer delicious, Asian-inspired dishes and beverages from Chef Morimoto, the cruise line’s “Fresh Fish Ambassador.” The menu will emphasize fresh fish dishes to reflect Holland America Line’s new Global Fresh Fish Program. Morimoto By Sea underscores Holland America Line’s commitment to providing guests with unforgettable gastronomic experiences on every cruise. Morimoto By Sea will be located adjacent to the Tamarind restaurant on the Observation Deck. Guests dining at Morimoto By Sea can enjoy a multi-course meal that celebrates the cruise line’s fresh fish program and highlights the cuisine of Chef Morimoto. The menu also will include a selection of beef, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Guests who want to enjoy Morimoto By Sea can make reservations on Holland America Line’s Navigator App or on board. The restaurant carries a cover charge of $55 per person, plus an additional 18% gratuity ...