Fouremco Posted June 21, 2018 #3251 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Another vote for arriving at minimum a day or two in advance for the reasons mentioned by richstowe. I'd add that, unless you have visited Rome previously and seen everything, it would be a shame not to take advantage of your presence there to do at least some sight seeing. You might want to checkout the ports board for more information on departure times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J898989 Posted June 23, 2018 #3252 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just wanted new cruisers to know about shareholder benefit. Anyone who has 100 shares of carnival corp stock which owns holland america, princess and others You can take advantage of this......you need to contact holland america with proof of stock and you will get at least $100 cabin credit per cruise.....only one person in each cabin may take advantage of this 1800 522-3399 fax 206 281-0627 Holland America World Cruise Reservations 300 Elliott Avenue West Seattle WA 98119 This is great benefit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 23, 2018 #3253 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just wanted new cruisers to know about shareholder benefit. Anyone who has 100 shares of carnival corp stock which owns holland america, princess and others You can take advantage of this......you need to contact holland america with proof of stock and you will get at least $100 cabin credit per cruise.....only one person in each cabin may take advantage of this 1800 522-3399 fax 206 281-0627 Holland America World Cruise Reservations 300 Elliott Avenue West Seattle WA 98119 This is great benefit I agree it's a great benefit but Seattle moved it's offices. As a result the fax # for WCR is incorrect in your post. the new fax # is 1-206-270-6080 Just so people have the right number ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Walt Posted June 23, 2018 Author #3254 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Click here for details of the CCL shareowner benefit: http://www.carnivalcorp.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit HAL contact info: HOLLAND AMERICA LINE World Cruise Reservations 450 Third Ave. W. Seattle, WA 98119 Tel 800 522 3399 Fax 206 270 6080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToXS Posted June 24, 2018 #3255 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Could someone please explain the different "classes" of ships? What are the names of those classes? Does it have something to do with when each ship was constructed? Our next cruise is on the Eurodam, 18 day circle of Hawaii, Sept 29. This is our 1st cruise with HAL since our very 1st cruise ever (and on HAL) 33 years ago. In between, we were staunch NCL cruisers. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 24, 2018 #3256 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Could someone please explain the different "classes" of ships? What are the names of those classes? Does it have something to do with when each ship was constructed? Our next cruise is on the Eurodam, 18 day circle of Hawaii, Sept 29. This is our 1st cruise with HAL since our very 1st cruise ever (and on HAL) 33 years ago. In between, we were staunch NCL cruisers. TIA! This website will give you some idea of the different ship classes for HAL, as well as other useful information: http://halfacts.com If you want to drill down a bit further and compare ships: https://www.hollandamerica.com/content/dam/hal/inventory-assets/ships/pdf-files/FastFacts.pdf Finally, another informative article from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland_America_Line Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToXS Posted June 24, 2018 #3257 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Perfect! Thank you, Fouremco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Walt Posted June 24, 2018 Author #3258 Share Posted June 24, 2018 And here's a thread on the HAL home page: An Introduction to the Ships and Classes of the HAL Fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted June 24, 2018 #3259 Share Posted June 24, 2018 This is great information. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyrich Posted June 25, 2018 #3260 Share Posted June 25, 2018 We are going on our first Hal cruise to Alaska, cruise and land. Carrying on luggage for the land portion is confusing as I read different requirements. I have an wheeled bag that is considered an under the seat size. Will that work for the bus and train trips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLERVILE Posted June 26, 2018 #3261 Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) can you ask for an iron and iron board be brought to your cabin? Edited June 26, 2018 by MILLERVILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLERVILE Posted June 26, 2018 #3262 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Does anyone know if there are any "themed" nights on this cruise? Other cruises we have been on have had a night of themed fun, like 60's, 50's, etc. on the Noordam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsawg Posted June 26, 2018 #3263 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Just booked Zuiderdam 7/31 and we are excited to circumnavigate Iceland! Can anyone tell me what to expect for internet packages? This is our first HAL cruise and I thought I read somewhere they have different tiers of bandwidth? Is it unlimited within that tier? And is my info current or was I reading an old post? Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted June 26, 2018 #3264 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Just booked Zuiderdam 7/31 and we are excited to circumnavigate Iceland! Can anyone tell me what to expect for internet packages? This is our first HAL cruise and I thought I read somewhere they have different tiers of bandwidth? Is it unlimited within that tier? And is my info current or was I reading an old post? Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If the post was more that 24 hours old, it's "old". :o Things are in flux. Eurodam offered by-bandwidth since her drydock in April -- at least through 3 weeks ago: Tier 1: Unlimited connection time to Facebook, some other social media sites, and GMail Tier 2: Plus unlimited connection time to everything else except full-up video streaming Tier 3: Plus unlimited connection time to Skype, Amazon Video, YouTube, etc. The joker in the deck is that by-bandwidth plans --especially Tier 3-- rely on the cheap, "firehose" bandwidth available from the new Medium [height] Earth Orbit satellites over the equator. Go north of Seattle or Southampton and those MEO satellites drop below the southern horizon. Oops! Somehow, HAL (nor Princess) figured out that that would be a problem. • Regal infamously found out the hard way on her April T/A. • Eurodam found out in May on her first cruise of the Alaska season -- I was aboard. HAL's sister brand, Princess is currently scrambling: over the last two weeks, I've seen all internet offers pulled, different days, on 2 different ships (and heard of 3 others since), apparently while they rethink things. Methinks HAL won't be far behind. By-bandwidth works jaw-droppingly well in the Caribbean, but while circling Iceland? Sorry. :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 26, 2018 #3265 Share Posted June 26, 2018 can you ask for an iron and iron board be brought to your cabin? No you can't, sorry. If you are one of the few ships that have self serve laundries, you can use the one there. For the remaining ships, you have to use the ship's laundry service, including their pressing. But when you send your clothes out for laundry, they all come back nicely pressed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 26, 2018 #3266 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Does anyone know if there are any "themed" nights on this cruise? Other cruises we have been on have had a night of themed fun, like 60's, 50's, etc. on the Noordam? There are not many and they are usually on longer cruises. How long is your cruise and where is it going? That would help people answer your question. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted June 26, 2018 #3267 Share Posted June 26, 2018 We're looking at a cruise on the Koningsdam next June and I've see on some threads a $60/person hold. Not sure what that is and how much are the prepaid gratuities per person? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted June 26, 2018 #3268 Share Posted June 26, 2018 We're looking at a cruise on the Koningsdam next June and I've see on some threads a $60/person hold. Not sure what that is and how much are the prepaid gratuities per person? HAL places a reserve on your credit card in the amount of $60/day ($30 on cruises over 25 days) to cover all expenses you incur on board. Those could include your HSC, drinks, meals in specialty restaurants, photos, shore excursions---and expenses. This is not a charge, but does reduce the amount of credit available for you to use making purchases not on the ship. You will only be charged what you spend. The Hotel Service Charge is $13.50/pppd for people in most cabins, and $15 for those in suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 26, 2018 #3269 Share Posted June 26, 2018 We're looking at a cruise on the Koningsdam next June and I've see on some threads a $60/person hold. Not sure what that is and how much are the prepaid gratuities per person? Thanks in advance Swipe a card at the gas pump or check in to a hotel — or any place where your final total isn't known — and merchants often place a temporary hold on the account. The purpose is to make sure you can pay for that tank of gas, or for raiding the minibar on your way out. Cruise lines do the same thing. The daily Hotel Service Charge (gratuities) for suites is US$15.00* per guest per day, and US$13.50* per guest per day for other staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted June 26, 2018 #3270 Share Posted June 26, 2018 HAL places a reserve on your credit card in the amount of $60/day ($30 on cruises over 25 days) to cover all expenses you incur on board. Those could include your HSC, drinks, meals in specialty restaurants, photos, shore excursions---and expenses. This is not a charge, but does reduce the amount of credit available for you to use making purchases not on the ship. You will only be charged what you spend. The Hotel Service Charge is $13.50/pppd for people in most cabins, and $15 for those in suites. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted June 26, 2018 #3271 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Swipe a card at the gas pump or check in to a hotel — or any place where your final total isn't known — and merchants often place a temporary hold on the account. The purpose is to make sure you can pay for that tank of gas, or for raiding the minibar on your way out. Cruise lines do the same thing. The daily Hotel Service Charge (gratuities) for suites is US$15.00* per guest per day, and US$13.50* per guest per day for other staterooms. I don't remember paying that on my other cruises. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted June 26, 2018 #3272 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Since I have someone's attention...:D How formal are the gala nights? Would I be out of place in a tux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted June 26, 2018 #3273 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Since I have someone's attention...:D How formal are the gala nights? Would I be out of place in a tux? You would never be over dressed in a tux on Gala Night, but you will be in a distinct minority. There are some who can't even manage to dress to the minimum level of smart casual, while there are others who manage to get that 'dressy' only on Gala Night. However, depending on the itinerary (Europe cruises still tend to dress up) and the ship, there may be several others in tux, white evening jacket, kilt, or at least suit or sport coat and tie. If that's the level of dress you want to wear, there is no valid reason not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted June 26, 2018 #3274 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Since I have someone's attention...:D How formal are the gala nights? Would I be out of place in a tux? Nope. Not unless you turn your nose up at the folks at the next table. Just back from Eurodam in Alaska: more coatless, open collar than blazers; more blazers than suits; more suits than tuxes -- but we had two tuxes at our table. :halo: General wisdom is that HAL shades toward coatless, open collar especially to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted June 26, 2018 #3275 Share Posted June 26, 2018 You would never be over dressed in a tux on Gala Night, but you will be in a distinct minority. There are some who can't even manage to dress to the minimum level of smart casual, while there are others who manage to get that 'dressy' only on Gala Night. However, depending on the itinerary (Europe cruises still tend to dress up) and the ship, there may be several others in tux, white evening jacket, kilt, or at least suit or sport coat and tie. If that's the level of dress you want to wear, there is no valid reason not to. I've worn a tux to all of our cruises except one and I've never felt uncomfortable. This will be our first with HAL. Although we are platinum members with Princess, we chose HAL this time because we like the itinerary. It is a Mediterranean cruise to the Greek Islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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