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Just wondering...do you know if chocolate covered strawberries,  champagne  and fresh fruit

 are served to cabana dwellers on a daily basis?

Marcia

On our last cruise, prior to covid, I asked the staff for bread pudding and it appeared.  It was not sitting out with all the other desserts.  Was that the situation on the Eurodam?

Marcia 

I have not seen bread  pudding mentioned in a long time.  Since it is one of my favorite things, I wondered if it is still available in the lido.,

Marcia

We had a lido cabana several years ago and loved it.  At one point there was a lot of negative things said about the cabanas in the retreat...in poor repair, too windy and cold etc.  I hope that is not an accurate picture of the retreat at this time.

Marcia

I am especially interested in your thoughts about the cabana and retreat.  We have it booked for a cruise next year.  There is not a lot written about this area of the ship.

Thanks

Marcia

I personally prefer a window however if I did select an inside cabin it must have a sofa. There are some pictures around showing a large inside cabin with a sectional sofa.  I think they have the capacity for 3 passengers and are marked with a small circle of the deck plans.

Marcia

It is possible to request a table for two for early or late fixed dining when booking the cruise.  I understand that it is possible to request a table for two in open dining although there may be a wait.  It is easy to eat in the lido without sharing a table.  We have never had to share a table in any of the dining areas.

I have not been very successful in my search so I hope someone can help me.  What are the differences in the available internet plans?  Our cruise does not include internet in the cruise fare.

Marcia

We booked  a spa veranda on another Rotterdam cruise because it is convenient to the Retreat and New York deli.  Those are areas which we will use frequently.  For us it is a good location but that may not be everyone's preferance.

Marcia

Approximately 2 years ago I was told they stayed in place al long as the card was being actively used.   Recently someone at the credit card ompany said something vague that led me to believe that I needed to use them now rather than wait for final payment on our cruise so I redeemed my points as credit on my current bill.  Later on next year after final payment is reflected on the credit card statement I will do the redeem the accured points in the same way

I will send up a prayer for you.  I was in your position with a cancer diagnosis exactly a year ago, although in a dfferent part of the body.  A positive attitude  is extremely important.  Radiation sounds scary but it is easy....much different than years ago.  I am resumng my life again and I wish the same for you.

Marcia

The beautiful boquets of flowers throughout the ship has always been one of my favorite things.  They have not been mentioned by recent cruisers so I will ask if they have been discontinued?  I hope they are a continung tradition.

Marcia

In the distant past I recall Juliet balconies mentioned in connection with Spa Veranda cabins.  Are they on Pinnacle class ships..and on both deck 10 and 11?

Thanks for any help.  My search didn't provide the info I am looking for.

Marcia

I realize that suite guests and 4-5 star mariners board first.  After that is the boarding done from highest decks down to lowest?  This seemed to be the case several years ago in San Diego but I have no idea if that is the usual organizational pattern.

We are looking forward to cruising next year.  The question of laundry and traveling with less luggage is being discussed.  Is dry cleaning and pressing a wrinkled but clean item included in the unlimited laundry package?

Marcia

I found the round daybed/lounger to be very comfortable.  It was large enough for two adults to share and once a grandchild napped there with us.

I hadn't thought about the chair noise.  I am glad you mentioned it.

We are looking forward to the day the pandemic is over and we can take a cruise to celebrate DH's retirement.  We often choose a veranda cabin near the forward elevator on the Navigation deck.  Since the Pinnacle class ships have outdoor movies shown near the Lido pool area we likely to hear movie noise in our cabin?  Thanks for any info or experience,

Marcia

While doing research on cabanas I read one post which stated that the Eurodam lido cabanas had been moved to the other side of the pool to match those on the Nieuw Amsterdam.  I want to confirm that this is accurate information.  Would the congestion of people waiting for their Dive In order bother the people in the first few cabanas?

Thanks

Marcia

Does anyone know if the lido cabanas are taken down on the day that the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam go through the locks on Panama Canal cruises?   This would  create more viewing space for passengers to view the locks.  I have seen them taken down for special events so I am wondering about canal days.

  We will reserve a lido cabana but its availability/ or not  will determine which cabin we choose.

Thanks

Marcia

Since Holland America charges earn double points (I assume that is still correct information), I book my shore excursions and indulgences prior to redeeming my points.   I called  to redeem my points as soon as the final cruise payment appeared on my credit card statement.  It did not completely pay for the cruise but it sure helped.  

Marcia

Have you seen the Retreat?  There were reports  that the Koningsdam retreat was cramped and generally less desirable than the retreat on the other HAL ships.  I wondered if the Nieuw Stantendam had improved that situation.

Thanks

I have stayed in  cabins  on the 8th deck.  In fact this is our desired location....no problems with motion.  This may be different on a transatlantic cruise.  Cabins directly  under the pools may have a bit  noise.  Under the spa or under the lido restaurant are usually quiet.

Does the explorations café still serve pastries and snacks?

If it makes a difference, I was thinking of Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam.