imae39 Posted March 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Holland America will have their 140th anniversary April 18, 2013. Do you suppose if you are sailing on a HAL ship on that date there will be special recognition given to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Assuming this is the day HAL chooses to celebrate, I would think that there would be some nice decorations in the dining room? hard to say, beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I would say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublebzz Posted March 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm going to suggest to HAL that all drinks that day be $1.40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imae39 Posted March 2, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted March 2, 2013 i had said to my DH I think they should give us a glass of champagne to celebrate. But, I like your idea even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenseasnomad Posted March 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Well, Happy Birthday, HAL. Yes, I would imagine they'd mark the day. Heck, why haven't they mentioned it on every cruise? That's a milestone to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoronaCRZR Posted March 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We will be on the Zuiderdam that day having a sea day:D. I will report back if there is anything special, although I like the one suggested below I'm going to suggest to HAL that all drinks that day be $1.40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2013 No, I wouldn't expect much. There might be more festivities and celebrating for the 150th Anniversary but I wouldn't expect much for 140th. JMO Perhaps a champagne toast or such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted March 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm going to suggest to HAL that all drinks that day be $1.40. Happy suggesting!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I want the 75 cent heinekens which was the price when I 1st sailed Hal in 1977 on the Rotterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted March 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We were at sea when Carnival bought (?) their 100th ship. There was a huge cake in the shape of a ship. I don't think there were any other special treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 3, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2013 The day will most likely pass with little to no fanfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelo7 Posted March 7, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm going to suggest to HAL that all drinks that day be $1.40. Sounds like a plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge34 Posted March 8, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'll be there on the Maasdam, will report if anything did happen on that day, that would be fun to have something special there, but I'm not looking forward for that day because that would mean for me that we have only 4 days left on my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 8, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Don't get your hopes up for any celebration. If they do something, it will then be a pleasant, unexpected surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djg541 Posted March 8, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'm going to suggest to HAL that all drinks that day be $1.40. Don't give them ideas. They might make it $14.00 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted March 12, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Have you seen the new 140th anniversary promotion on the HAL website? No cheap drinks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcd2010 Posted March 12, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just got this in an email - Join us in celebrating 140 years of timeless elegance, award-winning service and five-star dining — and save with incredible Anniversary Event fares. Limited-time cruise offers — Book Now! Save up to 50%* Receive $140 shipboard credit on ocean-view staterooms & above* FREE or reduced cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests* 50% reduced deposit* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepWaterMariner Posted March 12, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Its ancient history now, but we were sailing on HAL during the year of their 100th anniversary. The only thing I recall in the way of celebration was an ice sculpture of the number 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 12, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just got this in an email - Join us in celebrating 140 years of timeless elegance, award-winning service and five-star dining — and save with incredible Anniversary Event fares. Limited-time cruise offers — Book Now! Save up to 50%* Receive $140 shipboard credit on ocean-view staterooms & above* FREE or reduced cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests* 50% reduced deposit* I just got this email tonight too - NOT impressed - verging on a vent. so, basically if I understood my 'chat' with the HAL rep I should cancel one cruise and then rebook. the other one doesn't count because it was booked over a year ago. what the heck am I doing booking with them early? Shaking my head slowly, holding back the vent that people who book early are basically getting the short end of the stick. Others get the sales, or get to "join" in the celebration and get OBC. those that book early and secure them some cabins get nothing. sorry, I'm just a bit miffed. and NOT impressed.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted March 12, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just got this email tonight too - NOT impressed - verging on a vent. so, basically if I understood my 'chat' with the HAL rep I should cancel one cruise and then rebook. the other one doesn't count because it was booked over a year ago. what the heck am I doing booking with them early? Shaking my head slowly, holding back the vent that people who book early are basically getting the short end of the stick. Others get the sales, or get to "join" in the celebration and get OBC. those that book early and secure them some cabins get nothing. sorry, I'm just a bit miffed. and NOT impressed.:( Jacqui, I would not be upset, there are so many voyages that do not qualify. Basically the only ones I have found so far are the Fall Caribbean (absolutely NO cruises in 2014 qualify) The only Alaska sailings I have found so far are in September. None of the Peak season Alaska is included, nor are the Canada New England runs on the Maasdam or Veendam or at least the ones I have looked at, but I did find the Eurodam 10 for Canada New England had it. Europe is also not consistent some have it some do not.. Basically the only sailings that have this promotion are sailings they have trouble selling such as the Fall Caribbean. This will be great for those that want a good deal for a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean and some Europe sailings that is about it. It is really hit and miss for the voyages they included. Anything exotic or different was not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted March 12, 2013 #22 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just got this email tonight too - NOT impressed - verging on a vent. so, basically if I understood my 'chat' with the HAL rep I should cancel one cruise and then rebook. the other one doesn't count because it was booked over a year ago. what the heck am I doing booking with them early? Shaking my head slowly, holding back the vent that people who book early are basically getting the short end of the stick. Others get the sales, or get to "join" in the celebration and get OBC. those that book early and secure them some cabins get nothing. sorry, I'm just a bit miffed. and NOT impressed.:( I received it, too, Jacqui...and nothing I have booked qualifies. Additionally, one cruise I'm looking at offers $100 off. I first looked at it using my alternate email address...went back in with my regular email and 'poof', the sale disappeared. Obviously for new customers only. This is not positive customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicruiser55 Posted March 12, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have checked out the HAL website and the cruise I am booked on has cheaper prices than I paid, so have asked my TA if I am going to get a price decrease and $140 OBC. Perhaps people who are already booked may get something else offered to them, like an good upgrade!!!! It is going to be interesting, will report back if I find anything else out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 12, 2013 #24 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Jacqui, I would not be upset, there are so many voyages that do not qualify. Basically the only ones I have found so far are the Fall Caribbean (absolutely NO cruises in 2014 qualify) The only Alaska sailings I have found so far are in September. None of the Peak season Alaska is included, nor are the Canada New England runs on the Maasdam or Veendam or at least the ones I have looked at, but I did find the Eurodam 10 for Canada New England had it. Europe is also not consistent some have it some do not.. Basically the only sailings that have this promotion are sailings they have trouble selling such as the Fall Caribbean. This will be great for those that want a good deal for a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean and some Europe sailings that is about it. It is really hit and miss for the voyages they included. Anything exotic or different was not included. Thanks Lisa, BUT according to the email I got - both segments of my upcoming cruise are listed (but not as a collectors) and the 31 collectors for next year is on the list. I kind of thought Asia was exotic and certainly thought the Prinsendam's itinerary was different. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidojohnny Posted March 12, 2013 #25 Share Posted March 12, 2013 We will be in Athens on the 18th on the Prensendam Grand Med. I don't care if HAL does anything special. I just hope there are no traffic problems or other strikes to screw up our plans:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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