Spender Nui

Has this been discontinued or just on hold because of Covid?

Is anyone getting their magazines renewed?

Seems to me that payment for a perque is a contradiction.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk#synonyms

Haven't cruised HAL for a while.  They were allowing purchases during booking which would be delivered to your stateroom.  Is this still the case?

Yes approximately 200 S/F blocky size.  Sailed from LA to Hawaii and back in one of them and loved it.  We preferred them to suites and took them often.  Also the FV cabins have the large balconies and the end ones are larger yet.  If you can grab a C1 take it.

I too agree you should have been given the option of choosing.  On the other hand it seems a pretty good upgrade.

That's as it used to be and makes life a lot easier.

This may be more common than you think.  I have problems similar in other areas too.

Curious who the group taking the charter is.

Curious who the group thing the carter is.

As others stated ... in most of the large public rooms.  Often where you can't see demonstrators or screens.  I think they do a poor job on an important and a too often neglected start to the cruise.

Sailed from LA to Honolulu on the Infinity several years ago.  We were scheduled to tie up right at the Aloha Tower.  I planned accordingly including car rental.  When we arrived the berth was taken and we docked about as far away as you could.  Ruined timing and car pickup became difficult.  Lost lots of time and was disappointed.  They told us the local port authority made the changes.

Best bet is is the pool grill.

Things have changed over the years.  I used to take a tux and also a white dinner jacket and would alternate on formal nights.  I'm OK with country club casual but I've seen some it get sloppy.

Your right about the Freewinds.  It's usually docked in Aruba, its home port.

Selling duty free liquor to take to your cabin.

Seems as if they're free up lower cabins and may sell them off at real bargain rates to newcomers.

I've often wondered about this.  Please let us know if it remains as noted in your last post.  Enjoy Bermuda.

I may have missed it if already mentioned  but don't forget duty free  drink prices.

Glad it worked out to your satisfaction.  Enjoy your upgrade.

This Panama Canal WeatherSpark may help.

https://weatherspark.com/y/19385/Average-Weather-in-Panamá-Panama-Year-Round

I've had surprise last bills several times.  It's a hassle and time consuming but usually gets straightened out.  Never for missing equipment or after the fact as you did.  Can your TA offer help?

I would think singles are selling well and the doubles not so much.

Sailed several times on zuiderdam always in an SA Suite which has always been the favorite.  Hope you enjoy your cruise.

What iS the latest on the Scientology Freewinds quarantine?  Do we have any details?