Koshlong

Thanks, sb44, you've finally got mail from me.

Try "Roger Jett photography". He has some menus posted.

Thanks, I'd love that information! I'm just beginning to look at Trip Advisor.

Marnie

He's aka the Yum Yum man, as he looks after the treats table you pass outside the dining room.:)

We've booked for September. Now the research really begins. Thank you for your encouragement.

Thanks for the input; it sounds wonderful.

Sounds good! Thanks.

I'm just starting to look at Windstar. What IS the dress code?

We're looking at the Gaelic Explorers itinerary, calling at Invergordon, Kirkwall, Portree, Tobermory, Portrush and the Isle of Man. On the date that interests me the ship would be the Wind Surf.

We usually cruise on Holland America, so this would bee quite different for us.

I'd love to hear experiences on both the cruise and the ship.

You don't have to check a 28" bag on Amtrak. The bag is within the carry-on size limits. There is a storage area for larger carry-ons in each compartment.

 

Amtrak's Carry-On Bag Policy:

 

Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard. Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags.

 

I will have one 28" spinner and one 22" backpack. My mom will have one 24" spinner and one large tote bag. In addition to my clothes, all of our bulky items(two jackets, my hoodie, my mom's sweater, and possibly two throw blankets) will be in my 28" bag. If I was flying, I could get by with my 22" backpack and a 17" spinner.

I'd be more concerned about leaving my large bag in an open train luggage rack than I would be checking at the port! We used porters to change trains and even our two little bags were a bit of a pain....those platforms can be long and far apart. Of course YMMV!

Have a great trip!

Now about the train....we just took Amtrak home from California after a Hawaii cruise. The sleeping compartments can't handle a big bag. We had a standard carry on and a duffle bag. On one train they just fit under the made up bed and on the other we had to sleep with them on the ends of the beds. You'll need to check the 28 incher on the train, even if you don't have to on the ship.

The train trip was great, though!

I've left this late and am beginning to panic. Can anyone tell us which car rental companies (if any) offer shuttles to the port in Nawilliwilli, Kona, and Hilo? I would be so grateful!

Thank you; that gives me a better idea of what to take!

Thank you! I'll plan the packing that way.

We're sailing to Hawaii from San Diego in February. Can anyone give me an idea of the temperatures to expect at the departure port and on the following sea days?

We're sailing to Hawaii from San Diego in February. Can anyone give me an idea if the temperatures to expect at the departure port and on the following sea days?

Thank you!

We tender into Lahaina and will be there until 11 pm. Will this give us time to go to the Old Lahaina luau?

What's the best way to get there and back?

Oops! I'll try again with a new thread.:o

We tender

Just walked by Westie's library - it's on Deck 10 as part of the Crow's Nest (starboard side and a little nook by the puzzle table facing ahead). It's pretty well stocked with the usual books and they are marked but, as you probably know, HAL did away with the librarian position, so pax place the books on the old librarian's desk (old meaning the former, not that the librarian was old ;)) when done reading. Entertainment Dept. staff then periodically places them back on their respective shelves. WEDM has a pretty good selection, a happy staff/crew and the ship herself looks good! Enjoy that trip to paradise and back next month![/size

 

Thanks for the information. It's good to know. Reading your report with interest!

That does look impressive.

Pictures??

Speaking of your reading, John, how is the Westerdam's library holding up? We're going to Hawaii on her in February and I want to be ready for all those sea days.

43 'til Hawaii on the Westerdam!