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19 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

I can't comment on NS, but the Oosterdam couples massage room was a bit plain. We had nice ocean views and the music was soothing. 

You go into the dressing room and put a robe and slippers on. Meet your spouse in the day room where tea and coffee is offered. The therapists will come get you and take you to the room. After, you can shower and change in the dressing room and take your sweet spouse for a cocktail!

So really - nothing special with treatment room...thanks for the reply. 

Considering booking a couples massage on an upcoming cruise on the NS - wondering about the treatment room setup and spa facilities? I have never had a massage on board and not sure what to expect compared to traditional spas at resorts etc. 

Thanks! 

My wife has the flu - people probably shouldn't come to Tennessee. 🙄

These are great - thanks! 

Cruising to SJ next month and arrive early (7am-2p) - hoping to find a good surfing spot. Any suggestions? Would need to rent a board. 

3 hours ago, SumoCitrus said:

We were in an aft wrap Neptune on Koningsdam in December 2019 and I hated it. I'll never book one again.

 

It was way too noisy - lots of creaking and thuds from the water hitting the hull. Also, you felt every pitch and roll movement the ship did. The seas didn't seem terribly rough but they felt it from that high, aft location.

 

On the plus side you have a nice large balcony but it is very windy and on the side portion people from the aft deck 9 can look down into your space.

 

It's also far from the Neptune Lounge which was inconvenient. From now on all future suite bookings on any ship will be mid.

I had asked about the privacy of the balcony...we are SB 8186 on Statendam coming up - will we have issues with privacy? 

So appreciate the responses here - love that this board is such a good resource to someone like me who doesn't have ALL the experience! 

13 hours ago, sevenseasnomad said:

If you have no issues with walking, go for the aft.  Those wrap-around balconies are wonderful.  

And they are private too? It looks like floor 8 would be entirely covered and 7 might be slightly open. Thoughts? 

5 hours ago, catl331 said:

How much do you expect to use the Neptune Lounge? That's a lot longer walk from the stern SBs.

I don't anticipate using it a TON. I've never had issue with walking on a cruise. More Steps = Less Guilt! 

Have the option to get an SA or SB cabin on an upcoming Nieuw Statendam sailing in 2020. Debating between 7188/8186 or 7067/7075. 

DW loves a nice balcony but wants to be sure it's private. Not where balcony is able to be seen from others or from above decks. 

Any advice would be appreciated. Either would be our first Neptune class experience and any tips there would also be welcome. 

Lots of useful tips here - but i’m glad the real insiders didn’t spill any of the really good ones. I know sharing is supposed to be a good thing; but if everyone knows about them they will be ruined. So remember our confidentiality agreement all you HAL 43J’s.

I can respect that. My hope is that we love this cruise and it’s the first of many adventures on HAL.

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The recipe forthwith, courtesy of Copper 10-8:

 

 

 

 

 

All the ship bartenders are familiar with what a Wang Wang is, and can make you one

 

 

 

1/4 oz Vodka

 

1/4 oz Gin

 

1/4 oz White Rum

 

1/4 oz Scotch

 

1/4 oz Bourbon

 

1/4 oz Tequila

 

1/4 Triple Sec

 

1/4 oz Brandy

 

 

 

Top it off with Pineapple and Orange Juice

 

 

 

Add a splash ofGrenadine

I believe you could rename this TROUBLE! That’s what I would be in after a couple!

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Hope everyone gets to experience something amazing!

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These are all great tips - thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We aren’t looking for the easy way out and want to respect the traditions of traveling...also balancing the packing etc...it scales quickly with six of us!

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DW and I with our four girls are going on the Eurodam July 7 - lots Int conflicting advice on what to wear.

Understand that MDR will has dress code. For formal/gala nights would church type dresses be acceptable?

On non gala nights I would imagine we would fall in the same neighborhood but might opt for nice jeans vs slacks or dress. Would that be acceptable?

If we are in Lido are we okay with jeans/shorts and t-shirts?

Appreciate the help - a bit overwhelmed with all the various threads!

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Having a drink/then dinner in Tamarind the first night. Quiet respite from the other venues.

I am sure it differs from ship to ship but is a first night discount typical there?

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Buying CCL shares, many years ago.

Sandra

And I’ve read that gives you perks on board right?

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Sailing on our first HAL cruise (Eurodam to Alaska in July) and wondering what your favorite HAL cruise tip is. From on-boarding to dining to cabin tips...what makes you puff out your chest and say “that was good” when you do it?

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Today Grand Princess stopped at the split at Sawyer island. In a dozen trips 11 have stopped here. Yesterday I sailed with Adventure Bound from Juneau and spent 2 hours at the face of South Sawyer Glacier. No comparison with the cruise ship.

 

 

 

I love Tracy Arm up close but by cruise ship is about the worst Alaska choice you can make for your Glacier viewing IMHO

And according to your profile it looks like you have the experience to speak to if! ;) I mean...does Princess just give you keys to the shop to take whenever you want?

Friends were on princess a couple weeks ago and had an incredible viewing at Tracy Arm...got further than any ship this season.

Thanks!

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Any Eurodam pax have any Tracy Arm luck lately? We sail July 7 out of Seattle

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Do you have any examples of activities that the kids might experience?

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What were the ages you traveled with? Did they use Club HAL? If so what were their/your thoughts?

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Yes! Thanks so much...we sail July 7 and are getting excited. Loving all the details and tips you are offering.

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Thank you - looking forward to our sailing. I know the our children will enjoy the pool. Assuming these are heated-ish?

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Anyone know the pool hours on Eurodam?

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