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I used the CCLshareholderHAL@hollandamericadotcom address and got a response within 2 days.

It's been a few years since we've stayed at the Sheraton Grand in Seattle, do the still have a shuttle to the port (payed or free)?

The Sheraton Grand Seattle is a very nice hotel. Typically around $350 per night.

Just checked my supply. Have a total of 7 of these. 4 from HAL, 2 from Princess and 1 from Celebrity. The most recent I got was from Princess on our 2019 Alaska cruise on the Grand. The last from HAL was in 2011 on the Eurodam to the Caribbean.

Nope, on HAL. Did get 1 as well on Celebrity Century years back.

Not what I meant but yes, I still have several of those that I use for every vacation as a handy document holder.

Thanks. Our last HAL cruise was about 6 months prior to the Covid garbage and the Suite reception in the Neptune Lounge did not have officers present either.

Interesting. We have many cruises in a Neptune Suite over the years and each time received the faux leather card holder. No problem, already have several, will just bring with us.

Just curious, it's been a few years since we cruised on HAL. We have just booked a cruise for next May on the Eurodam to Alaska. We have always booked a Neptune Suite and have done so again. In the past we always received a wallet card holder for our cruise cards. Do they still provide these? Also, are there any major changes on what is provided to Suite guests? Thanks!

Thanks! I'll send you the bill.😁

Thanks POA, we both like caviar but at $80 I think we will probably share.

Curious, is the caviar a serving for 1 or 2 at the $80 price?

For those of us who also cruise on Princess, did you see their new "specials"? Now charging for things that used to included unless you purchase the "Plus" or "Premier" package!

I think you meant the 26th, not the 25th.

I've looked here and on the website but could not find a definitive answer. What is the earliest before a cruise you can book shore excursion and spa treatments? Thanks

It's been a few years since we have been on the Eurodam. Do they still do the fixed late dining in the Upper Dining Room?

I had a Galaxy Note 8. Samsung stopped updating the Android operating system at version 9 for this phone. The app requires version 10 and up. Yep, I got a new phone.

Thanks, that's what I thought just wanted to make sure. Always pay for our cruises on the Amex.

Do you have to book through the Amex Platinum Travel or just pay for the cruise with the Amex card?

Has anyone done the Eurodam Retreat Cabana on an Alaskan cruise? We are booked for next May and was wondering if it was worth it.

Thanks, that explains it. Yep, we booked our cruise right after they were posted.

Was looking at this post and checked my booking. We have the HIA package and it includes the Elite Beverage Package. Didn't know there were different levels of the HIA package.

Our 2 favorite ships are the Noordam and the Eurodam (same class as the Nieuw Amsterdam). So for us it really comes down to itinerary. So if the itinerary is the same, we would probably take the Signature class ship (Nieuw Amsterdam/Eurodam) over the Noordam. Pretty much for the same reason as HollDoll above - the Tamarind.

Over the years we have cruised on just about all of the major cruise lines. Some have been great and others not so much. So based on our experiences and likes, we have pretty much narrowed our choices to HAL and Princess. Within these we have also narrowed our ship preference, mostly around the class of ships we enjoy. With Princess we will now only cruise on a Grand or Crown class ship. Our most recent cruise (February) was on a Royal class ship (Regal Princess). We felt very crowded on this ship and was not impressed by the layout. On HAL we have narrowed our choices to either Vista Class or Signature Class ships, and within these we have our favorite ships. In Vista class it is the Noordam and in Signature class it is Eurodam. In fact Eurodam is our next scheduled cruise next May and are so looking forward to returning to HAL, our overall favorite cruise line.

Have had aft suites on Noordam and Oosterdam. Absolutely love them. Only "negative" is increased vibrations during docking and one time on Noordam we were "racing" to get to port (20+ knots) and had increased vibrations. Our last several cruises we select suites closer to the Neptune lounge, just for the convenience. Also the balcony on the aft suites is great for having large group parties.