Euby

I've booked 2 more cruises.  Darn that HIA+EBB!

Nov 7, 2025
Rotterdam
9-DAY SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN: ABC ISLANDS

Apr 19, 2026

Noordam
7-DAY GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
🎂 🎉🥳  Birthday cruise!

🎉 Happy Birthday HAL! 🎉

19 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Ooh, cute - could you share a picture?

I'm not sure if I would be allowed to post them, but you just need to search "towel animal magnet" on Etsy (or Amazon) and should have several show up.

I found some towel animals themed cruise door magnets on Etsy.  I plan on getting one for my door as a not-so-subtle hint for my cabin attendant.  😁

I'm still working, so I haven't been able to go on many that were longer than 15 days.  My favorites have been the 17-day Circle Hawaii and 16-day Panama Canal transit (pre-super max).

@cruisingrob21  Thanks for the info and the offer.  I won't be on the ship until 2026, so I imagine that it may look different then.  Although, it may benefit other cruisers if you did post updated pics.

What is the Oak Room on Deck 10 on the Noordam?

Thanks for the replies!  My reason for asking is that My 15-day cruise is actually a 4 plus 11-day B2B.  Only the 11-day option for the Thermal pass is showing.  So I was trying to get an idea of how much more it would be to add the "front 4" days.

Just put a deposit down for this cruise along with my sister and her husband.  Looking forward to it!

Anyone on the Eurodam that can tell me what the per day price is for the Thermal Suite?  I'm guessing that there may be a difference between sea-day pricing and port-day pricing.

That lion needs a shirt or something.  He looks "nekkid".  🤣

12 hours ago, RuthC said:

So long as you are counting true 'heads in beds' days, you should. Which doesn't necessarily mean you will unless you are proactive about it. 

If I were you, I would be asking about how your copper medallion will be delivered to you on that cruise---placed in your cabin, or presented at a ceremony. That will at least open the door to a conversation that you should get your medallion on that cruise. 

Can you clarify what you mean by "heads in beds days"?  Also, would this be something for the  Guest Services desk on-board or an email to someone prior to the cruise?

I can imagine that the culinary staff enjoyed putting that meal together.  Thanks for the pictures.

I'll hit the 100-day mark during my next cruise.  Will they provide it at that point or on my next cruise (like they do the Mariner levels)?

12 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

IMO, HAL laundry is the best available - if I could figure out how to stow that team in my suitcase so they could do my home laundry, I'd do it!!

I completely agree!!

7 hours ago, Crew News said:

Room Service chocolate chip cookies and milk before retiring for the evening adds a nice touch to a long cruise day.

This is one of my favorite things to do!  LOL

On 3/17/2024 at 4:46 PM, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

This is the list from last month on Zaandam

 

 

Based on this list, there are about 8 that I'd like to try.  Good thing that all of my cruise outfits have elastic waist bands.  🤣

@shadow 123 I'm sorry.  I didn't see this sooner.  Thanks to @kokopelli-az for sending that link.

I also wrote to both Guest Services and the Mariner Society.  Haven't heard from Guest Services.  Got a similar canned response from the Mariner Society.

"Thank you for your recent correspondence with Holland America Line Mariner Society.  We can confirm that the information regarding the removal of lunch on embarkation day is true.  Unfortunately, at this time, there will be no room service available as an alternative."

No mention of a reason why or if the perk was being replaced with something else.

OP here...

I've gone ahead and gotten a room at the AC Hotel Ft Lauderdale Airport in Dania Beach.  I've not stayed here before, but I think the location works well for me as a solo cruiser with mobility issues.  Plus the price is reasonable.

Thanks!  That is very informative.  I've bookmarked some Color Up videos on YouTube.  Is there a comparable "channel" for learning Baccarat?

I think it may be because the 1st portion is only for 4 days.  I had a similar experience when booking a cabana for the cruise.  Ship Services could only book the cabana for the 11-day portion because the 1st part was under 7 days.  

I'm going on a 15-day cruise in November, but the Thermal Suite package is only showing as an 11-day option.  I went back and looked again my cruise is actually a "Collector's" cruise of a 4-day plus an 11-day.  So I plan on booking what I can online beforehand and then picking up the rest when I get on board.

My thanks to @Alphen as well!  I was able to submit my request via Stockperks yesterday for my November cruise.  It was approved and applied a few hours later. 

On 3/3/2024 at 8:13 AM, ONCRUISEMODE said:

Are there any outlets in the bathrooms?  I would love to bring my water pick.

Due to the limited counter space in the cabin, I bring a travel waterpick.  It's rechargeable, so I just use the outlets on the desk area.  Plus, it doesn't take up as much space in my luggage.