Cruise Fanatic Posted March 16, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Does HAL still have the Black and White Balls? I know that on one of our 10 day and several 2 week cruises, they did have the B&W Ball. My partner and I will be on the Oct 22, 2011 cruise to Hawaii on the "O" and since there are a number of sea days it would be nice if they had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted March 16, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We had one on the last formal night on our 10-day Panama Canal sailing aboard the Zuiderdam last October. We had been invited to the Captain's Table that night and all went to the B & W together after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 16, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2011 we have only experienced the black and white balls on our long 21 day cruises many years ago we did have one on a 14 day cruise -- that was not a back-to- back cruise never had any on a 10 day cruise and we have done quite a few of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 16, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Does HAL still have the Black and White Balls? I know that on one of our 10 day and several 2 week cruises, they did have the B&W Ball.My partner and I will be on the Oct 22, 2011 cruise to Hawaii on the "O" and since there are a number of sea days it would be nice if they had one. Yep, had one on Zaandam's 15-Day Circle Hawaii cruise back in NOV 09. It took place in the Crow's Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 16, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2011 did not have one our 15 day amsterdam hawaiian cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 16, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Plus had one on Prinsendam's 14-Day Taste of Europe cruise. which took place in PRDM's main show lounge. Bottom line;) They're still being held! It's up to your individual Capt. + HM when/if to have one. On the shorter 7- or 10-day cruises, they have, at times, had a scaled-down version of the B&W Ball called "Officer's Night Out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted March 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Just checked my copy of the Explorer. Ours on the 10-day Zuiderdam was called "Black and White Officers' Ball" and held in the Crow's Nest at 10:15pm on the last Formal Night with Captain Christopher Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted March 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We enjoyed a Black and White Ball on the Prinsendam, last July, while aboard a 23 day cruise to the "Top of the World." It was a great festive occasion held in the Show Lounge. It was a great deal of fun. We had a Black and White Ball aboard the Zaandam while cruising back to the Mainland from the Hawaiian Islands in February 2010. This dance was held in the Crows Nest. Mom and I had a wonderful time and we danced until her feet couldn't take any more. We had a Black and White Ball aboard the Rotterdam while crossing to the States from Europe in November 2009. There have been Black and White Balls on some of the 10-day cruises I've taken aboard the Noordam and Volendam, though these affairs have varied from well attended by officers and passengers to poorly attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted March 17, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Is there a way to find out in advance if a Black&White ball, or any other theme night, will be held on a cruise? We have a 35-day on Prinsendam this fall and knowing in advance would certainly help our planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted March 17, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2011 ooops ... hit the button twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted March 17, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We had Black & White Balls on each leg of our 15 and 13 days MS Maasdam reposition cruises two years ago. I must add they were wonderful evenings and I would recommend attending one if they are offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxurysailer Posted March 17, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We've been on multiple HAL cruises but the only B&W ball was three years ago on the Zuiderdam in the Queen's Lounge. Lots of folks attended and danced. It was a great time. Hope they have one on our cruse on the Amsterdam to Alaska in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 17, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Is there a way to find out in advance if a Black&White ball, or any other theme night, will be held on a cruise? We have a 35-day on Prinsendam this fall and knowing in advance would certainly help our planning! Dear Lady Chew (and fellow cruiser) on your 35 day and on the Prisendam i would nearly bet money that there will be one. ;) The smaller older ships tend to do these things. And, with the Prisendam in a class by herself and with two tremendous captains - I would prepare :) for it - we might not see it (just 20 days), but I am sure you will :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted March 18, 2011 #14 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yes, I agree the B&W sounds like fun ... I'm just wondering if there will be any other special theme nights?? I guess I'll just have to be surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 18, 2011 #15 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yes, I agree the B&W sounds like fun ... I'm just wondering if there will be any other special theme nights?? I guess I'll just have to be surprised! When we sailed out of Venice last time, they had a masque competition and dance. Everyone who bought a mask in Venice was to bring it and wear it. some nice prizes. I think you could email HAL - the ship's co-ordinators might be able to tell you if there is anything planned - probably too early at this stage - but maybe around 3 months out? The worst they can say is 'we can't tell you'. Good luck:) Jacqui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamadot Posted March 18, 2011 #16 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We have more than 100 days with HAL and never have been on board for a "Black & White Ball"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 18, 2011 #17 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We've been on multiple HAL cruises but the only B&W ball was three years ago on the Zuiderdam in the Queen's Lounge. Lots of folks attended and danced. It was a great time. Hope they have one on our cruse on the Amsterdam to Alaska in September. sorry i didn't get back to you sooner -- but i had to wait for a couple of pm messages from people i know on other sites who did this cruise last year there was no black and white ball there will be 2 nights when the le cirque dinner is offered -- the evening of icy straight point and the evening of sitka hopefully we will be doing this cruise in june and have chosen not to do le cirque on this cruise a few years ago the evening of icy straight point -- our captain on the statendam chose to hang around there for a couple of hours in the evening -- we saw lots of whales since we are staying in sitka until 5 pm -- we don't want to be rushed getting for dinner that evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted March 19, 2011 #18 Share Posted March 19, 2011 We ahd B&W on Zaandam 15 day Hawaii and Rotterdam Hawaii and South Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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