KAKcruiser

I think in this case the person was asking about buying a better cabin but did not have an official offer for an upsell.  She wanted to upgrade to the lowest available category and then get upgraded with CO.  

Is this on all the ships now?  Is it on Rotterdam?

Why not call and ask HAL your question?  Then you can decide what to do.  Ask to be connected with a pricing specialist.  They seem to be more knowledgeable than the people who answer the phone.

SusieKIslandGirl,

Did you try plugging the refrigerator back in?  Did you check the circuit breaker?  

How much does it cost to upgrade to the elite drink package?  Is it worth it?

I don't drink a lot but the reason I get the drink package is for the convenience of not having a lot of extra charges.  It defeats the purpose to have extra charges to get the drinks I want like a basic pina colada.  Also, many of the glasses of wine are over the limit.  Maybe they are trying to get everyone to upgrade to the elite package.

So what is the purpose of a drink package if everything has an extra charge?  Will this hurt the sale of drink packages?  I would rather have them limit the number of drinks per day than limit the price.

The price of drinks was increased a few months ago and I just assumed that the current limit of $11 would be increased also.  Any word on this yet?

Was James a good singer and piano player?  Do you know how long he will be staying on the Rotterdam?

I was surprised at how much I liked the Rotterdam since my previous favorites were the smaller R class ships.  I actually found the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam to be more crowded.

I don't remember any live music by the pool for a number of years.  Did I miss it?

Always ask for something you can't find.  They usually have it.

Since the beds are located near the balcony, I would assume that the sofa with the pullout bed would be near the bathroom in all the vista cabins.  (Unless there is an exception for a handicapped cabin.)  Of course, make sure that the cabin indicates room for 3 people so the sofa will include the pullout bed.

Last year I paid for screw top water cans because it wasn't included in the HIA package.  The pop top cans don't work well for going ashore.

And they will have to turn it in or lose their jobs.  

I think the contract was up with Billboard just like it was with Lincoln Center and HAL decided not to renew.  

We don't come here to discuss the biggest problems in the world.  We discuss things that make our life more enjoyable.  And, having a drink package that includes most drinks makes my life easier which is why I buy it. 

Maybe if people get fed up and quit buying the HIA package, HAL will get more realistic in the rules.  I don't think it is fair to have to upgrade to the elite package to get basic drinks that should be included in the regular package.  I hope this money grab backfires on them.

There was a young woman named Anika about 7 years ago who was great.

I just assumed that the price limit would be raised when the drink prices went up.  I can't believe they haven't done this yet.  I get the drink package for the convenience of not having to worry about extra slips to sign.  Since I never use even near the 15 drink a day limit, I would be willing to have the number of drinks reduced if that would allow the price limit to be raised.

Does anyone know if anything special is planned for the main dining room?

Do they have a special Easter brunch or dinner in the MDR?

Was the concept ever "dueling pianos?"  What would that mean?  I thought it was always dual pianos.

I also think you should get HAL involved.  Just keep calling until you get someone willing to help you.

Are you saying that the new Puerto Plata cruise terminal also has a pool area and entertainment area similar to Amber Cove?