CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 9, 2013 DH & I were waiting for our return flight home after disembarking our 7 day Eurodam Caribbean Cruise Nov 3rd, when I received a call from our TA saying that she had received an upsell offer, Friday evening, 2 days earlier, for our upcoming 18 day Hawaiian Cruise. Without a second thought I said "absolutely". Of course it was the weekend and she quickly found out the HAL offices were closed, but would call them first thing Monday morning. With bated breath we toe tapped and waited out the next 18 hours. After not hearing anything I called the agency at 0900 EST and was informed that they HAL didn't open till 0730 PST. The agency, not my TA, called me back at 1015 EST so that when he had HAL on the phone I would also be on the other line. 1030 came, HAL answered and 1034 we had our PS and for a nice 18 day cruise!!! I guess you could say our ship came in!!! I can't begin to tell you how excited we both are and how much we are looking forward to this uncharted experience!! Just had to share this:):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Awesome!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted November 9, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations. But be careful what you wish for when it comes to your bucket list...I thought I would be crossing off our Mediterranean cruise from my bucket list...but it wasn't to be...I booked another one! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted November 9, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well done. It's on our bucket list also, although, I doubt it will ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations. But be careful what you wish for when it comes to your bucket list...I thought I would be crossing off our Mediterranean cruise from my bucket list...but it wasn't to be...I booked another one! ;) That's exactly what my husband said;) You just can't have one potato chip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well done. It's on our bucket list also, although, I doubt it will ever happen. Never doubt and never say never;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted November 9, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted November 9, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 9, 2013 AWESOME :D Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2013 For most of my cruises I booked insides. My dream was always to have a balcony. I did that for my 50th birthday almost 3 years ago. I never dreamed that I would ever sail in the PS but I did this year. It really is amazing and everyone should experience it at least once. I'm ok if I don't have it again but now I want to sail in Neptune suites. It's addictive. Congrats and have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted November 9, 2013 For most of my cruises I booked insides. My dream was always to have a balcony. I did that for my 50th birthday almost 3 years ago. I never dreamed that I would ever sail in the PS but I did this year. It really is amazing and everyone should experience it at least once. I'm ok if I don't have it again but now I want to sail in Neptune suites. It's addictive. Congrats and have a great cruise. Thank you! We can't wait!! Not sure exactly what to expect:D We have only done Neptune Suites. Just hope that our luggage doesn't get lost;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations. Enjoy. It's wonderful. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted November 9, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted November 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2013 How fun..........!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 9, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thank you! We can't wait!! Not sure exactly what to expect:DWe have only done Neptune Suites. Just hope that our luggage doesn't get lost;) It's the first time I've ever lost anything in a cabin:D. I could have used the PH on my last cruise. I would have a a dinner party in there with some fun peeps that I met. Didn't meet anyone fun on the Oosterdam. What ship is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It's the first time I've ever lost anything in a cabin:D. I could have used the PH on my last cruise. I would have a a dinner party in there with some fun peeps that I met. Didn't meet anyone fun on the Oosterdam. What ship is this? We'll be on the Veendam:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2013 We'll be on the Veendam:) Thx. I hope you'll come back and let us know if you liked it or not:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortcove Posted November 9, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I hope you have a wonderful cruise, and it is a nice long trip to fully enjoy that huge suite! Enjoy every moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #19 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I hope you have a wonderful cruise, and it is a nice long trip to fully enjoy that huge suite! Enjoy every moment! Thank you!!! Can't wait to savour every minute:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted November 9, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congratulations!~ That's fantastic, and you will enjoy and savour every single moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2013 We were on Veendam in August and found her in much better condition than we expected, wonderful crew and we enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted November 9, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted November 9, 2013 We were on Veendam in August and found her in much better condition than we expected, wonderful crew and we enjoyed. That's so nice to hear as there have been a number of negative comments on here. We were on her, our first cruise with HAL, back in 2011 when we took my Mother to Bermuda and had no complaints whatsoever. It's all in your level of perception. I know we are going to enjoy the Veendam and her crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted November 9, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice upsell. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebes Posted November 9, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wonderful!! Enjoy & have a safe cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted November 9, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Congrats - how nice. I suspect you will enjoy it very much;) Have a wonderful cruise - how can you not now:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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