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I hope I am not "off topic" here to mention Azamara cruise line. We did take one cruise with them a month ago and we were disappointed. We had heard they were a step up from HAL but did not find that at all because of the food. We were very disappointed with the food in their buffet - it was always overcooked and dry because the heat to keep it warm meant it also kept cooking. The choices in the dining room were limited and the quality was just not there. I found bones in both fish dishes I had and there was hardly any taste to anything. I will add that the service on Azamara was wonderful. You had waiters constantly filling up your wine glass and offering to get something for you. The ship was not too big and there were only about 600 passengers on a ship that would hold 750. The itinerary was excellent and the price was not bad but we much prefer the food venues and the choices etc. with HAL over Azamara.

You forgot to mention the best part - the cinammon bun!!! BTW - in the local newspaper today they said that Boston and Chicago were two of the worst cities for traffic (they did not mention LA which we found surprising). Thought you would be interested to know.

I would also be very unhappy with the OPs situation. We are booked on the Oosterdam in November and I think I would be leaving the ship if the same thing happened to our toilet. (We are not in that same cabin.) I hope that HAL come through and work out an equitable offer to the Op. Wendy

Edit: it is an 8 hour tour.

We booked a tour from the San Antonio pier to Santiago with The German Pirate. Their contact info is: miguelarno@gmail.com They will pick us up at the ship and we do a tour of Valparaiso and Casablanca Valley tour and they bring us to the airport of our hotel in Santiago. The hour tour on December 2, 2023 is $130 US each.

The Travelscoot will not work in sand or loose gravel. Very good on pavement and packed stones but not loose stones.

I have been to Peggy's Cove numerous times with my mobility scooter and had no problems. They have wooden (new) boardwalks all around the area there. They also have a nice gift shop/restaurant that serve good food (seafood chowder and fish and chips etc.). I found it very accessible. Where the ship docks in Halifax there is also a very long boardwalk with shops and restaurants very close by and easy with a wheelchair. To go to Peggy's Cove maybe you will need to get an accessible van for the wheelchair but I am sure it can be arranged.

We are new 4 star mariners on the last cruise and had the free laundry service. It was so nice to send out the laundry and get it back the next day all folded and ironed. (We took a cruise on another line and had laundry rooms that were free to use but very tiny and crowded and always had to wait for a washer and dryer and go back and forth numerous times.) I will certainly be happy to be with HAL again and send out the laundry for them to do. My husband really enjoys the bread pudding on HAL ships. I really like the NY deli food. We both enjoy the live bands in the evening and the dancing.

We took a ship transfer from the Bordeaux airport and we went to the airport and found the rep near the baggage claim area (outside the secure area. We had flown in a few days earlier.)

Please send me an e-mail at wendybob8 at gmail dot com. I have some info for you.

Thank you that is exactly what we are planning to do. I booked a hotel in Santiago and booked a tour from the ship the day we disembark so we are all set. Wendy

We are disembarking on December 2nd and will stay in a hotel for 3 nights to tour around the area. Wondering if we should stay in Valparaiso or Santiago for the 3 nights? Any thoughts on that? Thanks. Wendy

Todd R. I hope you post back once you make your decision. Keeping my fingers crossed for your wife to feel well enough to take the cruise. Wishing you the best.

My husband is also a big fan of the bread pudding.

Thank you. I also printed off that same info that you posted but when I phoned Latam they insisted that i had to go through Cargo and ask if they would take my scooter. They said it was definitely not allowed on the passenger flight. I got fed up and worried so we booked our business class flight with Air Canada. We fly with them all the time and have no problems with the battery and scooter. They should really inform their staff and not lose business like mine. Hope they read these posts!!

This looks very similar to many of the accessible bathroom cabins on HAL ships and also other cruise lines. Lots of space.

I have been told by Latam airlines special needs people that I cannot bring my scooter and battery on their planes when we fly. Lithium Ion batteries over 100 Wh are not allowed on their planes. First time I have encountered this issue and sure hope it's the last! We have flown in the past with no problems with multiple airlines so this is a first for us.

On the Journey the mirror was above the desk and there were plugs to use for the hair dryer.

I had to pay a lot extra in Montreal to get my scooter to the airport in a taxi. They charged me $45 for a 7 minute ride because I needed an SUV and not a regular size car. On the way home I only had to pay $20 from the airport back to the same spot and it was a SUV the same size as the previous SUV.

I have a Travelscoot with a lithium ion battery that I have flown with numerous times. I always remove the battery and bring it on the plane with me in the bag I bought with the scooter. It is 274 Wh and the article states that 100 Wh is the max allowed. I also read this number of the airline web site earlier today and now I am very concerned. Am I missing something here?

I am following the advice here and booking Business class for my husband and I to fly back from Chile in December. I could not face 12 hours sitting in Economy. We will bite the bullet and go Business. We did fly Business one other time from Rome when we had to leave a cruise ship and fly home early because of a heart issue that I had and we did not find it that great for comfort so we are hoping we enjoy the December one more with another airline.

In cabin 4034 on the Journey the couch was okay. There were a few big cushions that I could put behind for support or remove them if I wanted. The chair was heavy to move on the carpet. It is in front of the mirror and cabinet with drawers and good lighting.

As my doctor said to me yesterday "You don't want to be the richest person buried at the cemetery." How true. Another saying is "Whoever says money doesn't buy happiness, doesn't know where to shop".

Cabin 4034 on the Journey It is an accessible cabin very close to Guest Relations not far from elevators very quiet has large shower with curtain has comfy bed and pillows has a small couch and a chair as well would book this cabin again. Wendy

Me too. Right now the difference between Premium Economy and Business Class from Chile to Ottawa is about $2,500. I would gladly pay $900 more.