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22 hours ago, crystalspin said:

Did you read post #303?

I just did, i did read online what HAL said it is different from post 303. Hope you are right.

On 7/27/2023 at 9:00 PM, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

I think it is one per membership.

I read on it , it is one per year 

On 4/11/2023 at 10:12 PM, Beejay4016 said:

I am so enjoying following this thread. Like others here, I'm a bit disappointed at some of the changes in entertainment offerings - my favourite thing on a HAL cruise was Phil in the piano bar on the Noordam a few years back, so it's shame that has gone by the wayside. Ditto the shows, which were usually fantastic, but I know we'll have a great time anyway in the Rolling Stones Lounge and with the new jazz group. 

 

I do have a question for Hank, or others onboard who are also following this fantastic thread. We join the vessel on the 24th and are super excited about our trip. I notice that guests are allowed to bring a "reasonable" (whatever that means) amount of wine onboard and will be charged $20 per bottle irrespective of where it's drunk. I have read on a couple of sites that alcohol in Japan is extremely cheap. Having looked at what HAL charge for wine, I'm inclined to pick up a few bottles in Japan to take on board with us. I can't believe the mark-up on Australian and New Zealand wines, and I imagine it's the same with those from the US. Have others here who are onboard at the moment, or been on one of the recent cruises, bought wine onboard that they purchased in Japan? We're staying in Yokohama for a few days pre-cruise, so have ample opportunity to try and buy beforehand.

 

And thanks so much, Hank, for starting this - every morning when I check my phone I am delighted to find a whole heap of new posts to read.

used to be one bottle each and no fee.

On 3/7/2021 at 2:46 PM, Villcruise said:

All I know is that I contacted Holland and talked with Michelle Janicki, whose title is Ship Services Coordinator. She sent me an email on 7/27/20 in which she states that she checked with her supervisor, who is in charge of guest services for all ships.  The email states that  the Ryndam ( now named Rotterdam) will not allow smoking inside.  Instead casino guests that wish to smoke can go outside the casino on deck 3 from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.  I hope they haven't changed their mind.  I intend to call Miss Janicki again and see what the current plan is.

that deck used to have a smoking area on most ships before all the new smoking limitations

On 2/23/2021 at 4:25 AM, Indianadaytripper said:

Very welcome news received, pays a very good dividend especially true for  a frequent cruiser. thank you for the update

no dividends this year.? but great about the OBC

3 hours ago, dbsullens said:

I think it’s ridiculous to do this all the way to 2022, and I do hope we get to go on our Transatlantic cruise in November of this year. I just think it’s time to get on with living.  Wash your hands! 

washing your hands is the least of it, tell that to the other 3-4000 people on some cruise ships and see who listens.

4 hours ago, chongan said:

Are they cancelling the single supplements? That is one way to encourage reduced capacity.

that would be great.I pay a 79% surcharge to travel alone.On Holland America, the other cruise lines are very close to 100% surcharge.

It would be great if they reduced the capacity to help with the social distancing. But , all they care avbout is the dollar.My 42 day cruise on the HAL Maasdam that i cancelled before final payment, the ship is out of the fleet and sold as of August 2020. A similar cruise for 2021 is double the price and 50 days, the first itinerary was better.holland America looks at thebottomline which is the money.