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I am a solo cruiser, currently on a HAL cruise and was diagnosed yesterday with Covid  .

I asked for a copy of my medical visit and diagnosis,  was told there is a charge for that and I  could get in a few days. 

Is there anything else I need get or do while still on board?

Thank you. 

12 hours ago, oakridger said:

 

My local post office will not hold mail for more than 30 days and only once per year! Since then I had to get someone to collect it.

 

~Nancy

Same 30 day hold limit here. If I want to rent a mailbox I have to notify every person, company, newspaper, etc. that mails to me and give them the post office box number. Then of course when I return home I'd have to notify all of them again, telling them to use my street address and not the post office box number.  

Solution: Give post office a letter telling them who will be picking up my mail. Fill out how many of the yellow "hold mail" forms - each for 30 days, dates of course changing on each.  Give forms to a friend along with copy of my letter to post office. Every 30 days my friend takes the next hold mail form to the post office and hands it in, and then picks up my 30 days of mail after showing her ID.

Or she could just come to my house every day and pick up the mail but that's a lot of running for her. 

My post office and I greatly differ on their procedure but it's not my decision to make. 

1 hour ago, Cruise Junky said:

I agree and I think 56 days or something close.  

Yes, you are right, it was 50 some days. 

I don't think this "Atlantic Adventure" is the Legendary Med cruise.  If I remember correctly, the year given for the Leg. Med. cruise was 2025.  

Thank you! 

Your food and wine tour in Santa Cruz sounds so nice. What is the name of the tour company?

Thank you!

I am searching for a knowledgeable wine tour operator for a small group (2-6) from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley. Sadly my searching has resulted in generic bus type tours with set offerings.  

Recommendations greatly appreciated!!

Wow! So many wonderful memories this brings back!   

One of my favorite memories is our first trip to Europe when we sailed the 11-10-03 Oosterdam Med-T/A out of Lisbon.  It was a Big Band Cruise and was absolutely wonderful!!! The band had about 10 members and there was both a male and female vocalist. Every performance the band wore tuxedos as did the male vocalist. The female vocalist wore a different evening gown every night. The music and singing were so wonderful!  The dance floor was packed!

Several times during the day I saw some of the performers around the ship, mingling with the guests, socializing, playing cards, etc.

It was magical and such a class act. 

4 hours ago, Mary229 said:

All of the drink menus on the Volendam now include the notation that if you have HIA (signature package) then you only pay the difference 

That's great! I'll be looking forward to that on my July cruise. 

Thank you.

On 2/21/2023 at 7:18 PM, The-Inside-Cabin said:

We are off to Swan Valley for a wine tour!

 

Swan Valley Full Day Private Tour
Wednesday 22 February

Pickup 09:00 – 09:30am (Fremantle Passenger Terminal)

Enjoy wine, cheese + olive tastings at Twin Hill Wines (10:45 – 11:15am) 
Enjoy wine tastings at Lancaster (11:30 – 12:15pm) 
Enjoy a Shared Platter Lunch with a glass of wine at Ugly Duckling Wines (12:30 – 2:00pm) 
Enjoy wine + chocolate liqueur tastings at Providore (2:15 – 3:00pm) 
Return drop off at Fremantle Passenger Terminal by 4:00pm

 

 

Pete,

Sounds like a nice wine tour. Can you share the name of the tour operator ?

Rich, I am really enjoying your posts, thank you for sharing your cruise experience. 

I'm a bit gun shy right now as I did have a private tour booked but 2 days later he cancelled because he had gotten a booking for the same day from a travel agent that gives him business. So, I'm starting all over again. 

Thank you all for your responses, I will be checking into all of them (except for coachhire!). 

We will be in Adelaide in Feb. 2024 on a cruise and want to do a Barossa Valley small, private wine tour.  

My research isn't coming up with anything other than the large tour companies and group tours.  I'm really hoping you "locals" will be able to help me.  

Thank you.

Pre cruise, were you provided with a list of special or theme dinners, celebrations etc. as was done with previous Grand Voyages?  

I'll be on the Grand World and am trying to determine clothing, on board expenses, etc. 

Thank you.

On 10/30/2022 at 9:20 PM, takemewithyou said:

https://www.azamara.com/booked-guests/cruise-critic-meet-mingle

Thank you for this link.  I signed up last night for my b2b cruises next Sept/Oct and got immediate email confirmations. Neither though told me how many were signed up; maybe I'm the first.

These will be my first Azamara cruises and I'm reading so many of the posts here; they've been so interesting and helpful. Thank you all!

16 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

Now we just need Europe for fall of 2024

Totally agree!!

On 10/3/2022 at 2:56 AM, Grandma Cruising said:

Do have a look at the topic ‘Tips for Azamara Newbies’ and it’s associated spreadsheet

I had started reading the first few pages but from the dates they were posted I felt a lot of the information might no longer be accurate.   HOWEVER, you came to the rescue with your new "Tips For Azamara Newbies"  post - I love it!  Thank you so much!

Thank you for the pictures, the White Night looks magical! 

19 hours ago, curmudgeon98 said:

Don't miss requesting the additional onboard credit for doing a back-to-back booking.

 

https://www.azamara.com/plan/back-to-back-voyages

 

 

Thank you, this is a very nice bonus!  

Thank you for your very helpful reply.  I've read the wine posts but I'm not familiar with any of those that are in the standard offerings but I'll be trying them though.

Yes, I am aware the Chef's Table Dinner is an extra cost but it sounds interesting. I'm on board for 19 nights so I'll very likely try the special dining venues. 

The more reading up on Azamara I do the more I'm looking forward to my cruises.

Thank you again.

I will be sailing Azamara for the first time, doing a B2B on the Journey next Fall.  My booking states Inclusive Amenities for all guests that includes standard spirits, International beers and wines.  However when looking at the Azamara web site it only states wine with lunch and dinner.  

Are cocktails and alcoholic drinks throughout the cruise or are they a separate charge? 

Does the dining package pricing include the "perfectly matched wines"?

Looking forward to sailing Azamara but just want to get a clearer picture of inclusions, etc. 

Thank you!

22 minutes ago, Mary229 said:

I sure wish they had something along those lines.  I remember the talent shows of years ago on other lines.  They would even hold auditions.  It was always amazing the talented folks onboard.  I will never forget one woman who could sing Patsy Cline better than Patsy Cline. 

When we saw the talent show listed one night we didn't think much of it but decided to walk by.

It was SRO; we stopped and were amazed at all the talent and what fun it was to be entertained by them.  One elderly gentleman came on stage in a dark suit, black hat, and did "New York, New York" - he had the Sinatra build and moves - the crowd just loved it. What a fun night and great memory. 

I will be having several sources of significant onboard credit on an upcoming Holland America cruise. 

Is there an order in which source onboard purchases are deducted from?  

Would any unused OBC be refunded to me?

Thank you.

15 hours ago, cruiservirginia said:

We're not going on a cruise, but booked two days of private wine tours with Explore Sideways for January 2023.  They were recommended by our South African travel agent/safari operator. I worked with them to customize the tastings by selecting the vineyards and wines.

Thank you. I read up on them and will be contacting them for more information. Have also gotten information on Wineflies, another tour operator whose tour includes food pairings, which is quite interesting.  

Has anyone done any private wine tours out of Cape Town that they can recommend?  I'll be cruising that area early next year and would love to do a private wine tour (that includes foods) to several wineries in the Stellenbasch; Franschhoek, Paarl areas. 

Thank you!