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Has anyone have experience with Stromma Tours? They advertise a 12 day Multi Destination HOHO Bus and Boat Ticket at a very affordable price.

Thank you for your assistance

Looking for a Hotel in Buenos Aires - convenient to the Cruise Port and the International Airport to spend a couple days before our 32 day cruise on the Sapphire Princess - March 4, 2024. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and recommendations.

Currently on the Koningsdam - 24 day Mexico and Hawaii Cruise. I am very disappointed with the food choices from appetizers to dessert in the MDR and have been eating more often in the Lido. By comparison - our last HA cruise was on the Volendam - pre Covid and would never miss a meal in the MDR. I believe that this is a cost savings strategy which is regrettable.

We are currently on the Koningsdam and arrived at the pier in San Diego this past Saturday at our 1:10 PM boarding time. The place was a zoo. No one showed any interest in what time slot we were assigned. People in front of us had been assigned 2:00 PM and had arrived about the same time we did. Two hours later we were finally on board.

Currently on the Koningsdam and they don't enforce a dress code for the Gala / Dressy nights. I feel that on these nights - Men should be dressed Business Casual with appropriate pants and a collared shirt at a minimum. I personally wear a sports jacket but the majority don't. If people want to wear, sweatpants, shorts and t-shirts on these nights - there are plenty of alternative options.

Interior room on the Koningsdam is the smallest room I have ever had on a cruise ship. No chair just a stool.

Unfortunately - I love the Food in the Tamarin and it is one of the Specialty Dinners in our HIA Package. It may be a two dinner location meal night. 🤣

Very helpful suggestions. Thank you very much.

I'm looking forward to our dinner at the Tamarind but my Wife is a very picky eater - no Asian or Seafood. Will they accommodate her by serving something from the everyday offerings that are served in the MDR?

As previously stated - We are sailing on the 24 day Koningsdam Cruise - January 7, 2023 out of San Diego. Many have mentioned that Verify isn't being used at check-in. Are any Paper Documents required or are we good with digital files saved on my cell phone? Thanks.

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We are sailing on the 24 day Koningsdam Cruise - January 7, 2023. Our boarding time is 1:10 PM. Is it possible to check our luggage at about 9:00 AM and then return at our boarding time? Thanks.

Thanks - we have pre-booked the 3 restaurants that are included with our package. Are additional gratuities required or added above our pre-paid ones?

Thanks - we have pre-booked the 3 restaurants that are included with our package. Are additional gratuities required or added above our pre-paid ones?

We are sailing on the Koningsdam embarking January 7th for 24 nights. We have three free Specialty Restaurants and free Gratuities as part of out Package. What does the average person do in this type of situation?

I am a Canadian and purchased a 12 month Trip Cancellation and Trip Insurance Package from Blue Cross with Pandemic Coverage. The cost was based on a trip we are taking in March to South Africa- $20,500 CDN. and our age - 69 & 67. The price for the Policy was just under $2,000. The Coverage also has Flight Delay bonus coverage which provides access to Hotels, Airport Lounges and Meal Vouchers depending upon the length of the delay.

I am no expert on the self administered Covid Test but on the HAL website it states that self tests must be witnessed by a medical individual via teleconference. I'm paraphrasing but it also wants a receipt with the date and passport number for the individual tested. I am cruising on the Koningsdam on January 7th for the 24 day Mexico and Hawaii Itinerary and I wouldn't want to be turned away at the port and trying to find a place to get it done before the ship sails.

Thanks for sharing the website.

Thank you very much. Very much appreciated. I will definitely add a warm jacket or sweater to my packing list.

Temperatures on the Sea Days. I know San Diego will average mid 60's and the Hawaiian Islands in the 70's. Am I correct in assuming that our days at sea will have similar temperatures?

Thank you very much. We have been to Honolulu before and this gives us a great way to spend the day there.

Thanks for the tip about coming into and out of Nawiliwili. I will be making sure we don't miss it.

Thank you.