SilvertoGold

Not sure how relevant this is but we sail on the 8th and do not have the UPC bar code on the Boarding Pass so there is no point in downloading or printing it yet.

I suppose within reason. We did hear the guy behind us order 3 appetizers, 2 entrees and 3 desserts on a recent Alaska cruise. The waiter didn't seem to be blink an eye.

In reading this thread I am struck, anew, how wildly inconsistent HAL can be. No doubt there are criteria such as how many medallions to be awarded, how many high Mariners, etc, but some small semblance of "this is how we do it" would be appreciated. My own feeling is that some of the management teams on board just don't want to bother while others want to do a good job of how they handle Mariner items and proceed accordingly.

Just off the Noordam. Very nice and reasonably well-attended "Awards Ceremony" in the (formerly) BB Kings. Recipients had the medallion already, worn them and were called up to have a photo with the Hotel Director. Those with over 1000 days had a group photo taken. And anyone who wanted a photo, got the chance. Two Mariner Luncheons were held for the 1200 or so Mariners onboard. Very gracious and the food was excellent.