KAKcruiser

Any plans to add a Dutch Cafe?

No matter how hard it is, talking with someone on the phone is the best way to get this resolved.

I also pick the deck below the Lido.  It is so convenient and we have never been bothered by noise.

I would always pick a specific cabin.  

Did you book directly with HAL or through a travel agent?

It might depend on where your cabin is located.  I believe decks 7 and 8 are regular size balconies.  I'm not sure about decks 5 & 6.

Nobody cares as much as you do.  Only you will keep going until you get what you want.

They must just be using this terminology to emphasize that it is last minute.  I don't think they care where you are coming from.

There are sometimes cruises available last minute at very low prices.  If an inside cabin is $499 for a 10 day cruise, that would be the same price as the standby.  And, you could pick your cabin and be guaranteed to sail.  

That is really unusual.  I wonder why no HMC.

Unbelievable.  The HAL website still has it listed as a Southern Caribbean sailing.  But, a travel agency has it listed as an Eastern itinerary.  Wouldn't you think that the cruise line would want to have accurate information on their website?

Oops.  Just realized that Rotterdam is the only ship in port that day.  Still, you should probably be okay.  There is almost always room on the top deck of the parking garage.

There are many times that 5 or 6 ships are in port at the same time.  I wouldn't think this would be any different and you should probably be able to park.  And, as you say, those same ships will be disembarking passengers so their spots will be available.  

There is a small dance floor at one end of Billboard.

 It is available with the nonrefundable fare, advantage fare and HIA.  Maybe it can't be combined with the private fare.

Since it is in the penalty phase, you are not entitled to anything.  However, sometimes they will work with you.  But, you have to go through your travel agent.

Are you sure?  Could it be a mistake?  The HAL website and a travel agency are showing that as a 9 day cruise that is available for booking.  

Are you parking at the port in Fort Lauderdale or a parking lot outside?  I understand what Roy is saying about getting through security without an actual ship departure from Port Everglades.

My understanding is that it is refundable if you cancel the entire cruise before the penalty period and booked with a refundable deposit.

Well, if the Neptune Suite doesn't work out, at least you'll have the CO benefits including the tote bag!

It must be a glitch in the system.  What else is new?

I don't think cancellation of Club Orange is allowed unless you cancel the cruise.  I also don't think CO had anything to do with the paid upgrade. It would have been offered at the same price regardless.  I agree with the strategy of trying to get a Neptune Suite upgrade.  At that point your CO fee would be refunded.  Keep checking.  You never know when one will become available.  Good luck.

The padlock is for Internet Explorer which I am still using.  I can't find a way to delete cookies by pushing the padlock.  

Wouldn't it be great if New Orleans was added to some regular itineraries.  

How does it work with a special glass for the beverage machine?  I can't image carrying a glass around all the time.