LLWS_Uncle_Rick

Split the difference,  AFT balcony. 

Feb 18th is a 35 day cruise to Hawaii and French Polynesian islands. 

Koningsdam 

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

First time HAL cruiser 

Carnival is making changes to its room service and increasing the cost of their internet packages.  NH

Does anyone know if HAL has any plans to do the same? 

23 minutes ago, LLWS_Uncle_Rick said:

I don't want to rehash old information but can someone guide me to responses about "dinner wear" 

Never mind, I found the information I needed.  

I don't want to rehash old information but can someone guide me to responses about "dinner wear" 

Am I reading the terms and conditions correctly that these cards can only be redeem if you buy your cruise directly from HAL?   Or, if you're redeeming them on board. 

Today Royal Caribbean changed the final payment date from 90 days to 60 days for June cruises.   Has anyone heard if Celebrity will follow suit? 

Keep an eye on the number of cabins open and the price of the cruise.  The cruises i have booked in January the the price is dropping and the number of cabins available is going up.   Personally I  would bid in the low to mid range because of the availability of cabins.  Let us know how you make out. 

How was ST. Kitts?  Did you go ashore?

Well, you have had 9 months to figure out what to  do.  So what did you decide to do?

35 minutes ago, sunny aurora said:

 

POA is US flagged, so Jones Act does not apply.

That's right,  I forgot about it being a US flagged ship.  

Not sure you'll be able to do that.  I think the "Jones Act" might come into play.   That's some obscure law about getting off a ship in a us port and returning to the ship at another.  

On 5/9/2019 at 8:31 PM, CardowMD said:

I have a question. How does one go about taking a motorcycle on board? I have never seen that before, but does seem rather handy.

 

The photos are amazing and looking forward to my aft Cabin in a couple of weeks. Hopefully the will have to service tenders on port side and the ship facing out! Either way get a great view.

I believe the motorcycles are done through a third party tour group.   Try know it all Google. 

Concerning throw away underwear,   go commando! 

I tried a month ago for a mid January cruise and had to settle for a spot on the wait list.  I was notified today they had a spot open up . Hurray for us. 

 I think they will probably have several last minute cancelations or no shows.

There are some people who actually need a support animal,  and my wife said I look good in my little red vest.

Sandcastle new Web address  https://sandcastleonthebeach.com

We just booked the Jan. 5 and 17 cruises. Am I correct in thinking it goes in dry dock after them?

Found my answer, she doesn't go into dry dock till mid February.

Last time we were there we took the public bus to get around. I highly recommend it.

I would also suggest the BW in Elkridge rather than the BW on O'Donnell Street. That is a very industrial area, and not in the best part of town. If you can swing one of the hotels nearer to the Inner Harbor or Fell's Point, those are very nice areas with loads of great restaurants nearby. Little Italy, with all its great restaurants, is a stone's throw from Fell's Point. Regarding the great crab cakes at Timbuktu in Elkridge that another poster mentioned, I think they closed. The best crab cakes on that side of town would be G&M or Olive Grove (both restaurants are on Hammonds Ferry Road.) Oh darn, now I'm craving a good Maryland crab cake! It's one of the few things we really miss since moving from Maryland last year:(:)

Agree with their hotel choice. Timbuktu was still open in early June .

We have stayed at the a Best Western in Elkridge our last 2 cruises, and highly recommend it. Rooms are clean, comfortable and newly renovated. Shuttle was quick and painless. There was no limit on number for the shuttle. Sign up for the time you want to go when when you register. Parking is well lit and safe so far.

Thanks

Looking for recommendations for an island tour. We will be in st. Lucia for the first time in January for about 8 hours.

See if someone from your roll call could pick some up for you in the states.