Mikeyto

I agree 100%! Yes, the pics and vids are nice but as a photographer I understand angles, light and depth mean EVERYTHING when it comes to perception/interpretation of such media. As a result I've learned to take 98% of all pics and videos with a grain of salt, holding off all judgement until I can see it with my own eyes.

Of course it could and I'm sure many things will. Either way, I look forward to sailing on Princess again in two years.

I took my first HAL cruise in November and loved how they serve in The Lido Market. As you said, they are willing to go out of their way to ensure you have what you want. I look forward to this change on Princess when I cruise the Star in 2026.

Hello! I just booked the Feb 14th 7 nt Eastern Caribbean on the Star earlier this morning. I cannot wait to check out the new class of ships!

Thank you!

Thank you for the wonderful review! I will embark Rotterdam on Sunday for the same voyage and my first HAL voyage. I'm curious about the breakfast offerings at New York? My HAL experienced parents had no idea they offered breakfast. Thanks!

I'm interested in your Auto Train experience! I hope to meet you onboard during the Partial Panama Canal!

I board her for the partial Panama Canal next time she is in!!!

There is a link to the cruise schedule on the main page in my link. My apologies I should have mentioned that. But yes, things can change between now and then.

I checked the Key West cruise port website this morning, we had been removed from it previously but are now back listed on it. https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/158/Cruise-Ships-Marine-Services

Thank you

Great review, thank you for posting! Was the free fridge refill because you are Elite or is it a benefit of the Sky Suite? I'm considering a Sky Suite cruise for 2024 and I seem to find conflicting information regarding the fridge refills. Thanks!

I've been wondering about that view. I watched Rotterdam go out yesterday and would've appreciated that view for the basin turn.

Good morning! Thank you for the live thread! I will be on the Emerald next March from San Pedro to Hawaii. I look forward to following you throughout your journey. Safe Travels!

Here is a link to the article from today indicating which ships have Starlink. It seems the rest of the fleet will be done by the end of the year. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holland-america-line-successfully-installs-spacexs-starlink-internet-aboard-more-than-half-its-fleet-301944407.html#:~:text=internet on board.-,Holland America Line is more than halfway through updating internet,high-speed internet on board.

I am on the November partial and we are still scheduled for the canal.

Thank you for posting. I will be on the Rotterdam for the partial Panama Canal in November. I’m looking forward to my first HAL cruise. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

I am excited about this and hope the pop-up will be on the Rotterdam for my Partial Panama Canal in November. I've participated in something similar onboard Princess many times and always enjoyed it.

I'm not on this cruise but based on the schedule it looks like WICO. https://www.*****/cruise/ship-schedule/10-2023/

Thank you!

I booked a Nov 2024 7nt Pacific Coastal on Koningsdam, fully intend to go. I have my first HAL cruise coming up this November, Partial Panama Canal transit on Rotterdam. I'm looking forward to cruising on HAL!