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yes Holland America dies this cruise & even one longer 52 days .It also has cruises from Valifornia to Australia & also circumnavibarion od Australia . New Zealand is also a target cruise
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16 hours ago, Mary229 said:
This fascinating YouTube video breaks down what it costs to operate a cruise ship and why a room is cheaper on a ship than at a hotel.
He also shows the stats that a cruise ship has a 7 year payout
Thanks Mary .We found this viseo & other of their videos quite interesting . Definitely worth watching their videos for future cruising
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We feel sorry for those that the NCL sho[ left behind ;however ,it is the resonsinility of each pax to be on board before the ship is scheduled to sail . We are sure this is covered in the contract that every passenger must sign
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We are willing to get Club Orange to avoid the MDR & these brunches ;which can become a permanent thing .so be careful for what you wish for .
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5 minutes ago, mawvkysc said:
For me it’s great as we can get up later. It suits our vacation style. Maybe it get more people to eat in the MDR on a sea day thus cutting down on the crowds of the lido. & I think it might be a nice change for the staff too
The MDR is open for breakfast every day & that is where is go , Lunch in the MDR is only on Sea Days . There are other options for lunch beside the Lido ,Dive In & NY Pizza come to mind . If it were left to vote i would not vote for brunches in place of regular meals . Getting up early gives us a full day to enjoy the activities on the ship or touring in ports . We also go to bed before 11 pm .
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What is the real purpose for a brunch but to cut out one meal ? Thought that with the stiff price increases the cruise line woud not have any additional cut backs ?
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9 hours ago, Mountain Chickadee said:
My late husband and I did two Celebrity cruises on the west coast. The first was 10 days from San Diego to Vancouver. Stopped in Santa Barbara and met family for lunch! Overnight in San Francisco! While onboard I booked a Mexican Riviera Celebrity cruise from LA round trip. It was Thanksgiving week and we nabbed a Sky Suite. Ate in the Luminae every day! Enjoyed Michael’s Lounge. I had afternoon tea in Michael’s Lounge everyday and the bartender would remember I was coming and have it ready for me. I enjoyed the glass blowing classes! We never got off the ship as we have cruised this route many times. My husband was in his fifth year of cancer treatment and it turned out he would pass 3 months later. He was still feeling so great during this cruise. It was a wonder last cruise together. We were married 48 1/2 years!🩷💔
Sorry for your loss . 48 + years is a lofe time .We are married 62 years
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11 hours ago, BermudaBound2014 said:
Truly good prices for any one who can take advantage of them . Yes much better than vying fr that $49 deal & not knowing or getting told last minute . With the above prices people can book ,then plan their days on board with tours ,ie & pack
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In the first quarter 2024 Carnival corporation reoported that all prices have increased . Thus ,if Holland America is running a sale that is the best time imo to book a nww cruise . If you area Mariner you can get early booking bonus booking very early which in effect is a saving . On HAL's web site the cruise will say early booking bonus usually within 60 to 80 days from HAL's realease date . you can also save with AARP getting a on board credit , Owning 100 shares of CCL stock will hey on board credits .There are many ways to reuce the cost of a new booking
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Tthanks for sharing . Here in the Long Beach area of Calif Carnival sails the 2019 built Pamorama cruise ship to Mexico . Problem for us is one it is too far to drive to ,2nd the traffic in that area id bumper to bumper ,about one hour to get through that bottle trap . So a no Carnival cruise for us from long Beach Ca .
when we sailed on Miracle ,a mid size ship of 86000 tone to as far into Mexico as Alcapulco it was wonderful .Carnival decided to move that ship from SD to australia & stopped sailing from SD ,Ca
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We are getting close to 4 star & this one medallion we do want .Unlikely ,at our ages we get to 5 star .
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We will look for those sweet potato fries on our 10 day Koningsdam cruise in November ,alwwya preferred sweet potato fries over the regular potato fries 😄
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10 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:
Early 90s ('92? '93?) Carnival Holiday. And it was a holiday cruise - my first Christmas cruise and 1st New Years cruise.
Is there a prize at the end of this?😁
Us too on Carnival Holiday . She was a great ship back then ,then we sailed on the old Jubilee to Alaska .We did at least 15 to 20 Carnival ship cruises before we found RCL & Celebrity & Princess . Now we are only HAL cruisers for the last 5 to 6 years or perhaps a bit longer
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We had lunch in the Pinnacle restaurant on Koningsdam . We were not over whelmed & it was not busy .The food was very average .We much prefer Tamarind & Canneletto for their various types of offerings
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We did 5 cruises before 1995 on Carnival & RCCL
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when we did the 7 day river cruise ,we also spent time in Switzerland which was also very wonderful & post swotserland we flew to Rome for a 6 day stay6 & then took a trans Atlantic cruise in a stern balcony on perfectly calm waters .Each segment was so very wonderful & very different .
Now all we can do is dream of what a wonderfil trip we did take as our ages & physical can no longer go that distance & planes
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We agree with Mc Deb above , we took a Avalon river cruise once down the Rhine river from Amsterdam to Basil Switzerland . It was as different from Ocean cruises as white is different from black . The s,alle numbers of people ,The very relaxed atmosphere , the daily guided tours & the best food we have ever had including land based restaurants
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Service & pleasing ship crews , better food overall , great long viages with interesting port stops is what HAL is most noted for
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Tipping is a personal thing & since you already pay your daily tips any thing you give is over & above the daily tips . you need to single out those people who gave you extra ordinary service not just their job . Then decide what tip is appropriate . No one can offer guidelines since it is a personal thing to do
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50 minutes ago, BermudaBound2014 said:
Thank you for following along. I agree that boththe memories and friendships I made are going to last a lifetime. I do hope to sail with you as well!
My Gratitude continues as Maui greeted me with this amazing sunset from my Lanai last night. I’ve been watching a group of whales with my binoculars all morning just off of Napili bay. As much as I loved the cruise, there is something very special about my time here. Healing. Centering. Hard to explain, but I just resonate differently. I can think of no better explanation mark on a cruise of a lifetime than to spend time reflecting in paradise.
My cup is overflowing….
We love Maui .Spent may weeks there & snorkeled at Malokini Reef a number of times back then .now our favorite cruise is R/T Hawaii from SD each year in January
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Same here we sailed on Ryndam as out firsrt cruise . I won a DAM ship cap on that cruise 😄
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3 hours ago, Heidi13 said:
Finally something we can agree. Carnival's priority is shareholder returns over pax service. Problem is the shareholder still isn't seeing any returns.
However, before they can increase profitability, they actually have to start making a profit, with the latest results still showing a loss.
Their first quarter of 2024 results is impressive . Taking that forward it is a matter of time before profits .First pay down the debt .Once the debt is paid down we are off to the races . In 2 years this stock should be itrading in the $50s . I'll take that any day .
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27 minutes ago, Heidi13 said:
Having witnessed the Carnivalisation of both P&O and Princess, once exceptional cruise lines I worked for and were ruined by Carnival, I tend to avoid all Carnival Brands. I also don't consider bribes of OBC when making investment decisions, regardless of how little money is involved.
It is a very competitive industry . Carnival corp makes decisions to increase the profitability & thus ,the share price going forward
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HAL must clarify what is or is not a service dog on any of their ships .Additionally , HAL needs to limit where the service dogs are allowed on their ships.JMVHO