Bill B

The list is current. shophollandamerica.com doesn't exist any more, but the Mariner Cocktail could give me 16 drinks one day. 🤪

After three cruises I'm still waiting for any of the below: 15% discount at shophollandamerica.com Mariner Society Welcome Onboard Lunch Collectible gift "Mariner Cocktail" voucher to be used anytime during the cruise

Now go to bingo and collect your pot o' gold. 😉

Buy a bunch, use them to pay for your cruise and save 10%. I'd do it but I'm not eligible due to the residency rules.

https://community.aarp.org/t5/Redemption/Three-Exciting-New-AARP-Rewards-Cruise-Line-Gift-Cards/m-p/2448318

There are Vista class ships ??? There are Vista class ships with: Pinnacle Suites, Neptune Suites and Signature Suites.

They've probably cancelled your booking.

Are there any sugar-free options?

I don't understand why people want to know who the captain is. Would you cancel your cruise if it's not the right one?

I assume you can't add HIA to Grand World Voyage. Correct? However, The Signature Beverage Package at $16.52/ day is a 'steal'.

We won't know the truth of what's happening for at least 20 years when those involved can speak freely. The main concern of those involved is: 'Can I get elected again?' or, 'Will there be a revolution and I be deposed?' "Your safety is our first concern". 🤣

Some may use trigonometry some may use calculus. HAL (and every other cruise line) is really good at changing the number of variables with each subsequent promo/offer they come up with. 😏 If it makes you feel better, remember all sailings are aways on sale. I like the current TIME OF YOUR LIFE SALE + FREE BALCONY UPGRADE. For this, they put the price of Obstructed Ocean View rooms up to that of Verandahs (and give everyone who books an Obstructed Oceanview an upgrade to a Verandah). 😂

Yes, IDR 500,000 (it has to be used within 90 days - it's too early for me right now); plus, I suspect I'll need two. I don't think you can hold two visas at the same time.

Was that for one entry?

You were lucky then. They stuck to the Term and Conditions when my fare dropped just after the EBB promo ended and I could not re-fare without losing my EBB Special Services and Included Items. From the HAL website - Low Price Guarantee: If a guest books a HAL cruise with the Early Booking Bonus Offer (the “original booking”) and such guest finds a cheaper price for an identical booking within the duration of the Early Booking Bonus Offer (the “Comparison Fare”), the difference may be compensated in the form of an onboard credit, stateroom upgrade or other method.

I'll let HAL do it because we're entering Indonesia twice, and as far as I can see, unless you get a one-year visa they're all single entry.

Brilliant! But are mimosas made with fresh squeezed OJ? As an aside, I was on a Costa cruise with a drink package that did not include Irish Coffee(s). So, I would order a latte (extra shot), a Baileys Irish Cream, a Jameson whisky - all of which were included in my drink package - and mix them together in my travel mug. 😀

Different levels of torture.

That would be nice. However, CIBT Visas states for HAL pax - Indonesia Visa issued on arrival for fee

You really have nothing to lose by booking early, and you have a greater selection of rooms to pick from. You can always re-fare if the price goes down (when penalties kick-in it's probably not worth doing so). Of course if you do, you may lose some 'Special Services and Included Items' (or you may gain some depending on the promo). Remember, you can add HIA to most crises and you can always upgrade the Surf internet package to Premium. People report differing levels of success in upgrading a Signature BP to Elite BP once onboard. You just have to do the math.

Can any recent cruisers to Indonesia tell me what HAL charged for a visa on arrival?

If I was a tree I'd hate to be debarked.

Don't worry, I won't be chartering a super yacht. I love watching Below Deck (and its many incarnations) even though I know it's trash, half-scripted, 'reality' TV. It's like a car wreck - you can't help but look.

Yes, but if you get a 0-25% single supplement and add all the 'extras' that are included in a Silversea cruise to a basic HAL booking, the price difference is minimal or nonexistent. P.S. I had a butler on the Silver Cloud and came to the conclusion they are room stewards with a fancy title (but I'm 'low maintenance').