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We are are the K'dam in October. I and hubby plan on dressing up on gala nights. Just our preference. It's no more hassle taking the tux with a couple of shirts vs. blazer, slacks and shirts. As for me, I rarely get an opportunity to dress up and enjoy it. On our past couple of cruises I've noticed less and less passengers getting dressed up for gala nights.

I’m relieved to know that so many have had satisfactory experiences. And I certainly hope we get to go on our bucket list cruise.

I’ve bought the HAL Platinum Cancellation Plan for our upcoming cruise. I was told by HAL that it covers canceling for ANY reason up to day of the cruise. This was particularly attractive since I have an impending hip replacement in the near future. Hope to complete my cruise first.

Has anyone had experience with having to cancel after final payment and within the cancel day before the cruise? Did they pay up without any problem ?

Thanks everyone. I think we'll probably opt for by the bag.

We are on a 24 day TA cruise in October. Can't quite decide whether to take the laundry package or use the stuff a laundry bag.

Any photos of the laundry bag would be appreciated.

We opted for HAL Platinum that covered cancel for NO reason and pre existing was covered. And it had a little medical allowance as well as transportation back home. But in calling their insurance provider, we were told that it was at our cost to return home, then submit for reimbursement. That could be a fly in the ointment.

Since not having sailed HAL I wasn’t sure of the choices. The past Celebrity we sailed did have lemonade. Ice tea is fine. Thanks everyone. Oh, are there water fountains?

We are on a October TA. My hubby will be in his tux. We both like the special dress up nights. It’s fun for us and he looks so debonair in a tux😉

You were fortunate not to see baseball hats worn in the Main Dining room...........we see them each cruise.(but we have not cruised in Europe).

On our Celebrity TA our table mate wore a warm up suit gala night

Thank you, we can work with that!!

What are and where are the available free beverages?

Can we order ice tea or lemonade or ???? at dinner/buffet at no cost?

And is there anywhere to refill water bottles?

Is water safe to drink out of bathroom spigot?

We ended up taking the Platinum Plan. I so thankful that all my issues transpired before next week final payment.

Fortunately our cruise deposit amount is fully refundable. And we have another 10 days to either make final payment or cancel.

Hip was just diagnosed Stage 3 AVN😢

Evacuation? I wonder if they do Europe?

Thanks for the info. At least it is an option.

My hip has decided to be a problem. :(

We made reservations for a 24 day Europe/TA cruise many months ago. My final is due July 24th. Is it possible to still add this to my reservation? And how do they assess charges for the plan?

We are looking at a ‘19 TA on the Explorer next year. It’s a 14 day from Lisbon to Miami. We’ve only ever done a Celebrity TA on a large ship. Just wondering how the smaller ship fairs across the Atlantic? And also entertainment.? We’re not gamblers.

We too have 6152 booked for a 24 day TA. Would love to see photos and input

That’s right. Explore 4 is what I was referring to. Sorry.

Any idea when 123 package will be coming again?

What are the cancellation timeline for canceling a tour because booked thru HAL?

We did 3 cruises and 2 land. I think I prefer land.

I’d be curious about 6152.

Our kids bought 10 pieces.

I saw a post that the Koningsdam did not allow smoking in the casino? Can anyone confirm?