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Wow, that certainly changes my plans. Thanks all for the heads up.

Leaving on the Nieuw Amsterdam 3/1. First time I will be on a ship with a laundry area. Can anyone tell me if they have irons available there to press your clothing if needed? Also, if you do wash there do you use cash or is it put on your account? Thanks for any reply.

It's been 3 years since I have been on a HAL ship. Can someone tell me for a balcony stateroom what type of robe do they supply on the Nieuw Amersterdam? I don't care for terry robes and just wondered if that's what they have, I would prefer to bring my own. Thanks.

Library Lady 19 for such a great review. We did the 3 night cruise in December and just booked today for April with the same itinerary as you did. We appreciate your tour info and the little extras on the Reflection, especially the Concert on the Lawn. Can't wait to get back on her

From one Jersey girl to three others, I just had to tell you how much I enjoyed your review and all the pictures. There is no doubt the three of you are true friends and really know how to enjoy one another. That is such a blessing. It's been a few years since I have been on RCCL cruise (have been cruising Celebrity and Holland America) but as of last week's booking my sister (who will be coming down from Jersey), my daughter and I will be on the Liberty November 29th. We have all read your reviews, and after seeing your pictures and descriptions, we are so ready to go. I have been to Cozumel several times, but have a new perspective on what to do there. Sis and I have been on the Freedom and Radiance, but this will be my daughter's first cruise on RCCL. Thanks again for your all your writings. I will be looking forward to more from you. Happy Cruising!

I decided I would rent the clamshell while they are still available. Can someone tell me how that works? Are you assigned a specific clamshell or do you just grab one as you get there? If we go back to ship and then return to island, will we still have same shell or take whatever is available? Appreciate all replies, new to HA.

I was able to book mine right away with Carnival for May 2012. I would think there is a chance that they are all sold out for your sailing and they are having a wait list made in case someone cancels. I know Carnival has a department to call for these things and would think Holland has one also. I may be just a quick call to find out. Good Luck

After I posted above, I thought about it and believe that is probably the case so I will just have to hope for the best. Thank you

Booked for Feb 19 southern caribbean with stop at HMC. I tried to reserve cabana and was put on "wait list". Can anyone tell me how long they usually leave you there before they tell you if one is open or not? I mean, I don't really understand the way you purchase this. Either one is available or not, no? Would love to surprise my sis and anxious to know if this is going to happen or not.

Oh my, now if I can just get one of the crew to come make and serve them to me....yum

Thanks, I decided to go with another company and getting verification of the stretch limo. I feel much better.

I actually am paying for meet and greet. It's the type of car I'm interested in. I really wanted to have a stretch limo. Maybe I'm being to picky, but for the money I'm paying I'd like to be sure I'm getting what I ask for. Wondering if anyone has had experience with Aerocar?

This Alaska cruise is our "Once in a lifetime vacation that's been a dream for years". I have spent hours over the planning for the past 12 months. One thing I want to do for DH is surprise him with transfer from YVR to the Pan Pacific by reserving a stretch limo for the two of us. Currently I have a reservation with Aerocar service, however, in making it, I specified I wanted a stretch limo and was told I would get the "smallest one". When I asked her to verify it was a stretch limo, she repeated it would be her smallest one. Their website shows a towncar as one of the vehicles. I don't want that. We will be bringing at least 3 good size suitcases plus our carryon. I really want the limo effect to start off our vacation and am willing to pay for it. Has anyone had just two people in a stretch limo? Do you think I should cancel this reservation and go with another company? Feedback appreciated.

A few years ago, we did a two night on Navigator of the Seas and when I inquired about the certificate, I was told they were not available on that cruise as it was so short. going on this one as well and hoping this time, they have someone there for the certificates.

Love reading your review..

"As you can see from my signature tags, I have cruised Holland America and Carnival (are you allowed to say that word on the Celebrity page?). This was our first cruise with Celebrity. I will not do comparison's. My thoughts on this are simple. Any cruise is a great cruise, all lines have something unique to offer that is different from others. In many cases it's like comparing Apples to Oranges. Some days I feel like an Apple and on other days I feel like an Orange...either way they're both fruit and offer you something good just like cruise lines. Each offer benefits that the other doesn't. "

I also love your attitude about cruising. I've been on old ships, new ships, small, large, good and bad. Each one of them gave me something unique, and I've learned that a cruise is what you make it.

Thanks again!

On the Freedom I enjoyed Portofino's without question. On the Solstice, we were AQ and ate in Blu each night except for one when we tried Tuscany. While the food was very good, not more so than Blu to us so I don't think it was worth the extra $$. Sailing her again in October and trying out the MDR.

Thanks for the heads up. Sis and I will be in SJ next week so we will be aware of our surroundings for sure.

from my research 1601 1603 1605 and 1606 1608 1610 are the most desirable AQUA class rooms 1605 and 1610 being the best.

Whoppee! Will be in #1610 next month

Any picture?

I absolutely loved your review!! and those pics! How clever were those parties?! I think you are exactly the kind of people RC had in mind when they said Why Not? The T-shirt idea was terrific. Keep us posted on your next cruise, it would be great to sail with folks like you. :)

Yes, I remember Chandris. It was non stop from boarding to disembarking. The one thing I have learned over the years in cruising and other vacations is that I am responsible for my own good time. Yes, it was great. I am glad that I have those memories and shared cruising during that era. This, however, is a new time, and while things have changed, I have to say, even with the changes, nothing beats a cruise.... nothing.