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I am looking at partially obstructed cabins on the westerdam..4088 or 4087.

They are not directly above the ocean bar but I was wondering if a significant amount of noise travels up the stairs and down the corridors.

Thanks

Marcia

Thank you for reminding us what to...medicine, money, passport, and warm clothing..in the event of an alarm and possible evacuation.

We are going on a Mexican cruise in Oct. from San Diego to Puerta Vallarta. Is the water in this part of the Pacific usually more rough than the Caribbean?? I know nothing is certain but I am looking for the usual scenario.

Marcia

More than likely cabanas would not be available when booking at the last minute but the cruise itself could be a real bargain

Kazu, I was really happy to read the good things that you wrote about the Westerdam. Although it is going to take me where I want to go I had some concerns about the ship. Happily those worries have gone away.

Marcia

I understand that people in NCL suites have a very nice cruise experience and they often eat in the speciality restaurants. I wonder if their praises would be so great if they were in a non-suite cabin eating in the MDR.

This thought is based on what I have read and heard on news shows regarding NCL's ways to create revenue.

I would prefer the Eurodam because of the cabanas however I just booked a cruise on the Westerdam. Itinerary was more important than a cabana although it was a hard decision.

Marcia

I recently visited with some folks from Canada who had traveled to Cuba several times. They said it was nice and very interesting however their resources would be overwhelmed by a thousand passengers going ashore at one time. Someday I hope to see Cuba but guess I'll have to wait.

Thanks for the info. Now my choice will depend of prices. I would prefer a veranda but this inside cabin will be a second choice. It just depends on price difference. I am trying to be frugal so we can have a cabana.

Marcia

I am looking at a large inside cabin on the main deck... J1073. It meets DH's request of being near the elevator however I am wondering about noise. It is under a white space on the deck above. Does anyone know what that space is used for and the noise that might come from it?

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Marcia

Has anyone ever gotten seasick while taking bonine?

I am looking at cabins on the Nieuw Amsterdam while waiting for them to open for booking. My first choice is a veranda on the navigation deck near the front elevators...but I did get seasick once. So I am wondering if bonine ever failed anyone when taken on a daily basis.

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Marcia

When I lived in the tropics, people wore summer clothes all year..without regard to labor day. My husband wore a white suit in Nov on a tropical cruise and did not look out of place.

Thanks 1 of 4. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Marcia

Does anyone know the names of the lido cabanas and which one is closest to the lido restaurant and which is closest to the spa? Prior to our cruise on the Eurodam I was able to find a schematic of the cabanas names and locations. I requested one by name as we were fortunate to have that request granted. We will be going on the Nieuw Amsterdam next but I can't find the same sort of information.

Thanks

Marcia

Waffles in the lido are very good. Room service breakfast on the first morning is a very relaxing way to ease into vacation mode.

The chocolate alcoholic drinks sound so good. I hope to try them..the hot chocolate sound pretty good also.

Thanks for the info

Marcia

I remember reading that there was a place / bar on the Westerdam that served chocolate drinks and candies. If my memory is correct...where is it located and do the drinks fall under the $7.00 limit of the Explore 4 package?

Marcia

Thanks for all the good advice. I think we will continue with early fixed if possible, and at a small table. I certainly agree with the philosophy of being kind to the staff and they will be helpful back...

Marcia

My original question referred more to the wait times in the dining room after being seated..slow service after ordering and between courses rather than being in line to enter the dining room. Sorry that I wasn't more clear.

Marcia

I have read post where wait times in the various restaurants on board were discussed. I don't particularly care when my room is cleaned however waiting a long time for food makes me grumpy. Does anyone know which of the dining options for MDR dinner have the shorter wait times and smoothest service.

Obviously 5:30 open seating is not very busy but what about early fixed versus the later fixed dining?

Rumor has it ,,they will be available for booking on July 20. If you go to the Holland America home page and click on e-brochures you can see what will be offered.

Marcia

I am very familiar with Fort Lauderdale hotels...prefer the Riverside on Los Olas. Now we are looking at a cruise out of San Diego. It will be our first trip to California. I have spent the last few hours looking at San Diego hotels and am really confused.

Please give me your top two favorites within the 3 to 4 star star range. .. in the general vicinity of the cruise port and within 2 blocks of a restaurant.

Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions. We will try Pinnacle lunch rather than dinner on our next cruise.....excluding the brownie

Marcia

What are the hits and the not so good from the Pinnacle lunch menu?

The balcony on the deck 4 cabins is deeper than than the deck 5 cabins. I feel like every little bit on space counts.