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try a different browser. I can't access my account via Chrome or Firefox but can if I use Edge.

That's what I am doing. I think it may become an issue if you are staying more than 30 days, then you need to submit the form for approval prior to arrival.

We are on the Westerdam next week for the 14 day Japan Explorer cruise. I just received an email from HAL at 10:53 PM with some new to me requirements. Has anyone had a similar experience? Is this a requirement for Japan? We have surrendered our passports to HAL on other itineraries before. Here is the text from the email: IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION In order to streamline our embarkation process, all guests must bring two photocopies of their passports which will be collected at check-in for your cruise. While color copies are preferred, black and white photocopies will be accepted. In addition, guests should also keep a photo of the passport photo page on their personal device to ensure a digital backup is available. Copies should be clear, good quality images on letter-sized or A4 paper. As a reminder, all guests on this voyage are required to present a passport book that is valid for six months after the completion of travel at cruise check-in. Please ensure the name on your passport matches your name as it appears on your booking. Your passport must contain at least three blank pages for entry and exit endorsements and any required visas; guests with insufficient blank passport pages may be fined by shoreside authorities. To expedite your embarkation, please register your passport via Online Check-In or in the Navigator app. Ships'

First prize in the Spin and Sail Slot Tournament on the N. Statendam in December 2023 was $100k. I placed 15th for $1,700. We had lots of fun. Also witnessed a $15k win on Buffalo while on the British Isles cruise in August 2023 on the N. Statendam.

My history was updated as well today from December 17th disembarkation.

We visited Devil's Island on March 9, 2023 while on a Viking cruise of the Amazon. Great place to explore but very hot. There wasn't any vaccine requirement for the trip.

I received this yesterday: Thank you for your recent correspondence with Holland America Line. Upon completing your cruise, it should take approximately 7-10 days after the sailing ends for your Mariner profile to reflect the cruise and any onboard spending bonus or suite bonus you may be entitled to. That said, there has been a known delay on the Dec 2023 sailings being processed. It Is being worked on and you would get the details once it has finished being processed.

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Title needs a date change to December 10th or I missed the ship today.

WhatsApp worked fine while cruising Antarctica.

Here is the apology letter we received the following morning.

Picture was taken on January 22, 2019.

Here is a picture from our HAL shore excursion. The local police/military escorted us around town with shotgun toting officers on dirt bikes. Very reassuring. 😲

We were avoiding a storm about 4 years ago and HAL used Samana as a substitution. Absolutely the worst port we have visited. HAL refunded most of the fee for the "Cultural Tour of Samana" excursion. Don't leave the ship.

Thanks for posting this. I check my Amex offers periodically for this discount and have used it in the past. Will apply to the balance for Japan cruise in April.

FWIW, We have stayed at the Hotel Kolbe twice before different cruises. It is located right along side of the forum and is a short walk to many attractions. We have also used Rome Cabs and found them to be extremely reliable and reasonably priced. https://www.kolbehotelrome.com/ PS: The hotel has an excellent garden restaurant for dinner

I've been on the Nieuw Statendam four times since 2019 and I've never seen the taps in that picture work. I've only seen the soda machine working once or twice too. There is tap beer (Heineken and something else) available at the Dutch Cafe and Heineken on tap at the Lido Bar

We did the Tattoo last night and the HAL excursion for side stand seating was $269.95 pp. Had a great time. PS. The winds picked up on our return tender ride giving us an added thrilling experience without additional cost.

Once a day. They ask if you prefer morning or evening

Check in was well organized and very quick this morning.

Thanks! Looking forward to our flights to CPH on Monday and meeting our fellow CC members at the Meet and Great Thursday.

I emailed my info to the new address today and received confirmation of credit posted to an August 2023 and January 2024 cruise in thirteen minutes! Outstanding!

skeet shooting off the stern in 1979

I emailed HAL last Friday for our August cruise and this was the response: Thank you for contacting Holland America Line in regards to your Carnival Shareholder benefit. Unfortunately, we are unable to apply the ship board credit to your reservation XXXXX due to the Carnival shareholder program is currently valid on voyages thru July 2023. Please resubmit your CCL proof in April 2023 when we anticipate the extension of the Carnival shareholder benefit. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We are looking forward to welcoming you on board in the near future.

Hate to disagree but that was not the case on our very recent cruise on the Oosterdam. We just returned home 4 days ago and the prepaid price was $7/ day vs the onboard price of $9/day. See post #16 and #19.