123Funcruiser456

Thanks for the info! 

FC

Could someone kindly tell us if the Club Orange is a private venue (costs?) ie., is it open to everyone or is it the "main Dining Room" for all? 

FC

Thank you so much!  Yes, I did find "crews news" with the menus that was very helpful, too.  Hoping I enjoy Hal, as I have not been on this cruise line before......

FC

Hoping to have answered a couple questions prior to our trip:

1.  on 11 day (south east Caribbean):  when are gala nights?  We depart from Ft. L, then 2 sea days, islands, then 2 days prior to disembarkment, another sea day back?

2.  does anyone have access to the "daily news" sheets that cruise lines usually give the nite prior?  What is the name of the "news"?  We would love to view them!

3.  do they do "wine blending classes" or wine tasting classes?

4.  is there any photo packages?  if not, how much are individual pics?

5.  is there a "welcome" drink when boarding?

thanks so much to all that can help here, getting excited about the cruise as it comes closer!

FC

1. Safe is a code you set.

 

3. There is a photo package, but I don't know the current price.

 

4. Tied to your room card.

 

5. Taxi should be less than $12. You're right outside the port entrance.

Thank you so much for your answers! Very helpful!

C/BB

Thank you to all that have the patience in answering probably the same questions over and over. I was wondering if anyone could "resubmit" to these questions:

1. On Koningsdam: key or card swipe for safe?

2. Is there a "welcome aboard drink" with "souvenir glass and how much?

3. Is there "unlimited" photo package and the cost if so. Also, the present cost of small and large photos?

4. Is the promotion for Explore 4 Sig.Package listed on cabin card or is there a separate card?

5. I understand that the hotel has shuttle service (which does seem inexpensive), however, if we decide to go at a different time, does anyone know the cost of taxi from Hilton Marina, Ft. L to the pier?

I really do appreciate all the insights on this thread!

C/BB

Hi to all "you experts"! I put my questions just on the Holland Site, but after reading this link, I think I might be best to ask here seeing I am also a "newbie" for Holland. Questions:

1. On Koningsdam: key or card swipe for safe?

2. Is there a "welcome aboard drink" with "souvenir glass and how much?

3. Is there "unlimited" photo package and the cost if so. Also, the present cost of small and large photos?

4. Is the promotion for Explore 4 Sig.Package listed on cabin card or is there a separate card?

5. Anyone know the cost of taxi from Hilton Marina, Ft. L to the pier?

Thank you so much for those that can answer these questions and to all the others that have been so kind to answer on the "general Holland board". This is truly a helpful site!

C/BB

I m on the 11 Day S. Caribbean Wayfarer in March 2019. Sure would like to see copies of "dailies". This is my 1st HAL and excited!

thanks for any help from anyone!

C/B

Does anyone happen to have copies of recent "dailies"--the news sheets or daily guides for Koningsdam to the S. Caribbean? It would be so helpful to see the list of things to do for daily planning, ie. when to schedule massages, do wine tastings/culinary class, et cetera! Thanks for any help here!

C/B

I meant to also ask: what is the Manta Sun Shelter (any pics?) and can it be moved by ourselves or do the cruise personnel set them up?

thanks,

C

I cannot make out the "colors" of the cabanas on HMC. Can anyone enlighten me to the colors with the number of cabanas: ie: starting at very end #15 - what the heck are the colors to choice for the excursion? geez...…………..

Oh, thank you so very much everyone for your answers. You are all the Best! Could I ask a couple other questions?

1. I kinda got "talked into" the drink package when booking. Though I am not a real "guzzler", I do enjoy wine and drinks on vacation. I understand that there are only certain places where I can use my "drink card" and some places (ie. DR and on HMC) where it cannot be used? Exactly where can I use this "drink card"?

2. On port days, are towels left in the cabin for our use on excursions or must we go to "towel station" and have our cabin card scanned?

3. Has anyone done the Blend Wine Class? Comments would be appreciated!

Thanks to all!

C

It is wonderful to be able to ask questions from all the experienced cruisers. Here are my questions:

1. what is the cost of the "cabana" on the ship? Any foods given? Can I order drink w/PPC?

2. when does one "book" cabana on HMC?

3. are life vests kept in the cabin?

4. is there a fee to use the green house pool (would booking a massage get one in w/o any cost?)

5. does anyone know of the shows for March/April 2019 dates?

6. just to verify: ea. person allowed 1 bottle of wine to bring onboard at embarkment?

7. comments on the jogging area?

8. verify: cooking class for free is just to watch (no food samples?), cooking class for fee (what do you get with this payment?)

Thanks so much for any help here with these questions...……………….

Thanks to all for "insights"!

Francis :)

Thanks for replies. It appears that one can have 1 option or the other w/close to airport/pier. Will do more research and mke decision soon.................

Francis :)

Asking for help again: is the Embassy Tampa Airport Westshore a decent hotel (referred by neighbor)?

Is it close to pier and is there a charge (cost?) or is there a hotel shuttle?

Is it close to the airport, is there a shuttle or charge to get there?

Thanks again for any help...........................looking forward to answers to my questions, as this community is quite knowledgeable!

Francis :)

Could someone inform me: how do you do credits w/Visa Card for OBC (presently have 30,200 points)?

1. doing (2) 15,000 points = $300 in OBC which makes more sense than doing the 25,000 points for only $250 OBC

2. how to do this: (2) 15,000 points as double occupancy (separately)?

*not a single occupancy*, going w/"hubby", so double

3. how soon to do this (cruise is March 2017)?

4. how do I get verification (proof) for our cruise (is it automatically attached to our cruise account)?

Thanks so much for any help here, so sorry if this has been discussed prior. I just want to be sure I am doing it right ! :)

Francis

We will be in RS on the Summit (if that makes a difference), and it appears to be very confusing if specialty restaurants are included with this cabin category. X should be universal w/"yes" all lunch and dinner at any specialty restaurant is included - what is the difficulty......geez

Francis

First: I hope that all in Dominica are safe after the awful storm; kind thoughts and prayers to everyone there.

If all can be safely restored, we will be traveling there next spring. My questions are:

Has anyone been to Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Emerald Pool, Coyes Place? And, especially, if anyone has experience and pictures of these places, it would be most helpful - could you post them?

I appreciate any assistance with this, thanks so much.

Francis :)

Wondering if there is a fee for lunches (ie. Bistro on Five and Normandie) or are they also "included" with the BOGO offer I made when booking a Royal Suite? In other words: Are the specialty restaurants included free for only the dinners?

Thanks so much for help!

Francis :)

sounds good, so keeping the $13 in mind for this "premium package", if a drink is $15: I will be charged extra $2 plus the gratuity (is it still 18%?) for total charge to me of $2.70?

thanks for responding!

Francis

Hi: is the gratuity included in the premium package limit of $13? In other words: should one be looking at a wine for $10.66 for their "limit"???? which including the fee of $2.34 would be for the $13?

Thanks for clarification!

Francis :)

Can anyone tell me which ships have private hot tubs on the balconies? We did Celebrity and it was so nice to come back to suite and relax in our own hot tub? Also, anyone with pics with be sooooo appreciative :)

Thanks for any help here!

Francis

Thank you for replies!

Francis

Hoping to get some answers to a couple questions for booking of Royal Suite w/early 123 (all the perks: tips/specialty dining/prem.drinks, et cetera):

1. We are in a RS but had to choose Select Dining; How to make reservations? Do we need to do this prior to the cruise online or each day w/Butler? We have complimentary dining at any restaurant on the ship????

2. Can we have lunch anywhere, even venues that "charge" (would we be charged?).

3. If Michaels is "open to suites only", do we need our card to get in; other cruisers do not have access?

4. Do we need to "book" shows online prior to cruise?

Sorry to ask these questions if already done, but "new" to Celebrity & Suite Perks. Thanks for any help here!

Francis