YourWorldWithBill Posted March 29 #7076 Share Posted March 29 13 hours ago, Ileneilene123 said: Is there a dedicated CO number I could try as well in addition to the Centurion number? 7 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: You could call Ships Inventory. I do not have the number handy and can look it up if someone else doesn't post it for you. Ship services is 800-541-1576. I'm about to call them about my own issue. By the way, you can get a different PCC. I did that a few months ago, and am very pleased. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted March 29 #7077 Share Posted March 29 I am booked on a 22 day HAL circle Hawaii cruise. Should I expect theme nights? What should I take along for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ileneilene123 Posted March 29 #7078 Share Posted March 29 3 hours ago, YourWorldWithBill said: Ship services is 800-541-1576. I'm about to call them about my own issue. By the way, you can get a different PCC. I did that a few months ago, and am very pleased. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyMom1967 Posted March 30 #7079 Share Posted March 30 This will be our first cruise with HAL (and 2nd cruise ever), sailing mid-May on Vaandam. I have a very specific question for the ladies in this group regarding the hair dryers in the cabins. Do they include a defusser attachment, and if not, would I have any issues with bringing a travel size hair dryer of my own? Thank you to all the wonderful people in these groups. I've learned so much already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted March 30 #7080 Share Posted March 30 On 3/29/2024 at 4:46 PM, islandwoman said: I am booked on a 22 day HAL circle Hawaii cruise. Should I expect theme nights? What should I take along for them? There will be at least one Orange Party and passengers are encouraged to wear orange items on that evening (9:00 PM is normal start time). Shops will also have orange items for sale. At one party, I spotted someone with a huge, orange, fish hat and did not have my phone at hand to take a photo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted March 30 #7081 Share Posted March 30 32 minutes ago, FishyMom1967 said: Do they include a defusser attachment, and if not, would I have any issues with bringing a travel size hair dryer of my own? There was not an attachment provided in the cabins/ships I have been on. I believe you are allowed to bring hair dryers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ready2go11 Posted March 31 #7082 Share Posted March 31 I injured my arm, and as part of my physical therapy I’ve been using a heating pad after doing my exercises. I checked the FAQs list of prohibited items, and I do not see that this specifically would not allowed to be brought on board. anyone have any experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted March 31 #7083 Share Posted March 31 @Ready2go11 No HAL do not permit heating pads as they pose a safety risk and are not allowed to be brought on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted March 31 #7084 Share Posted March 31 8 hours ago, Ready2go11 said: I injured my arm, and as part of my physical therapy I’ve been using a heating pad after doing my exercises. I checked the FAQs list of prohibited items, and I do not see that this specifically would not allowed to be brought on board. Contact HAL. They probably have something in the medical center that you could use there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted March 31 #7085 Share Posted March 31 (edited) 15 hours ago, FishyMom1967 said: This will be our first cruise with HAL (and 2nd cruise ever), sailing mid-May on Vaandam. I have a very specific question for the ladies in this group regarding the hair dryers in the cabins. Do they include a defusser attachment, and if not, would I have any issues with bringing a travel size hair dryer of my own? Thank you to all the wonderful people in these groups. I've learned so much already. Welcone to HAL! No diffuser and yes you can bring your own hair dryer. Edited March 31 by Haljo1935 Additional comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted March 31 #7086 Share Posted March 31 Is it customary to change for dinner on smart casual nights? Or can I just show up in the same clothing (turtleneck, pants, tennis shoes) that I've been wearing all day, and still fit in? I have some dressier blouses that I bought just for dinners on cruises, but I don't think they're going to fit into my suitcase 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted April 1 #7087 Share Posted April 1 36 minutes ago, islandwoman said: Is it customary to change for dinner on smart casual nights? Or can I just show up in the same clothing (turtleneck, pants, tennis shoes) that I've been wearing all day, and still fit in? I have some dressier blouses that I bought just for dinners on cruises, but I don't think they're going to fit into my suitcase 😒 As long as I am “fresh” I keep on the same clothing as long as it is dining room appropriate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 1 #7088 Share Posted April 1 44 minutes ago, islandwoman said: Is it customary to change for dinner on smart casual nights? Yes. I always shower and change for dinner. This is especially necessary when sailing in a warmer climate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 1 #7089 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, islandwoman said: Is it customary to change for dinner on smart casual nights? Or can I just show up in the same clothing (turtleneck, pants, tennis shoes) that I've been wearing all day, and still fit in? I have some dressier blouses that I bought just for dinners on cruises, but I don't think they're going to fit into my suitcase 😒 Whatever you're comfortable wearing and presentable. I would save the room in my suitcase, pack less and use the terrific laundry service. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted April 1 #7090 Share Posted April 1 9 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Whatever you're comfortable wearing and presentable. I would save the room in my suitcase, pack less and use the terrific laundry service. How long will it take to get clothes back from the laundry for cold wash/hang dry and for cold wash/low dry? In other words, how many sets of clothing (day clothes and dinner clothes) will I need to pack? I didn't sleep last night, worrying about how I'm going to get all of these clothes into my suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 1 #7091 Share Posted April 1 41 minutes ago, islandwoman said: How long will it take to get clothes back from the laundry for cold wash/hang dry and for cold wash/low dry? In other words, how many sets of clothing (day clothes and dinner clothes) will I need to pack? I didn't sleep last night, worrying about how I'm going to get all of these clothes into my suitcase. It will depend on the number of people using the laundry service. The paper that will be in your cabin says 2 days for regular unless you choose express (extra fee). But my experience (which many others report as well) is typically back next day. And if you send it out before 9, it may come back same day. That's for the low dry, hang dry would be next day to 2 days since it requires extra time. I reduced my packing by 50% by using the laundry service and recently cut more. I always do unlimited and frequently send a bag every day, sometimes 2 (one before breakfast and another before dinner). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandwoman Posted April 1 #7092 Share Posted April 1 41 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: I reduced my packing by 50% by using the laundry service and recently cut more. I always do unlimited and frequently send a bag every day, sometimes 2 (one before breakfast and another before dinner). If I'm not being too nosy, how many sets of sea day clothing and how many sets of dinner clothing (other than "dressy" night and orange night) clothing do you pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted April 1 #7093 Share Posted April 1 Using the unlimited laundry, I pack 2 tops and 2 bottoms for daytime on the ship, 2 dinner tops (in case of spills), 1 dinner bottom, 1 dressy top and 1 dressy bottom. We normally don't go on excursions any more, but when we did I wore the slacks I traveled in with one of the ship tops. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 1 #7094 Share Posted April 1 7 hours ago, islandwoman said: If I'm not being too nosy, how many sets of sea day clothing and how many sets of dinner clothing (other than "dressy" night and orange night) clothing do you pack? If I'm going away to a generally warm weather area (not hot), I will take 5-6 dresses for evening, plus a couple of cocktail dresses for dressy nights. One pair of low-heeled pumps to go with all the evening clothes, plus stockings, and a slip. Add in 5-6 pair of shoe clips to make the pumps look a little different with each dress. Repeat outfits as often as necessary. I'll take another 5-6 sundresses for daytime, with slip-on walking shoes, and undies. One pair of slacks with maybe two tops to wear boarding tenders. All of this fits in one suitcase, along with a jacket for cooler days/nights, for as many as 39 days. For a shorter trip (14-25 days), I take less, of course. The trick is bringing very lightweight fabrics. For cool/cold weather destinations, I swap out the dresses for another pair of slacks (or two), and swap the T-tops for sweatshirts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted April 1 #7095 Share Posted April 1 I don't take any more for a 30 day trip than I do for a 7 day trip. A couple pairs of pants, a few shirts, a pair of flats or nicer sandals and a good pair of walking shoes, maybe a summery dress and a couple of scarves to dress up an outfit. Of course, underthings and whatever I'm wearing on the plane. It is weather dependent though, We do cold weather travel sometimes so a couple warmer layering items will added along with a hat and gloves. Appropriate outwear I can usually wear on the plane or I place my jacket inside my suitcase, opened, and pack all of my other items inside the jacket. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 1 #7096 Share Posted April 1 52 minutes ago, Sea42 said: I don't take any more for a 30 day trip than I do for a 7 day trip. A couple pairs of pants, a few shirts, a pair of flats or nicer sandals and a good pair of walking shoes, maybe a summery dress and a couple of scarves to dress up an outfit. Similar - utilizing laundry service, the same basic amount of clothes gets me through a week or a month. I don't wear a different pair a shoes w/each outfit - those days are behind me. 1 pair of walking shoes, 2 pair of sandals (1 casual w/heel strap, 1 dressier) and a backup pair of slip-ons. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted April 1 #7097 Share Posted April 1 On 3/30/2024 at 8:17 PM, SUESEABE said: @Ready2go11 No HAL do not permit heating pads as they pose a safety risk and are not allowed to be brought on board. I wonder if it's possible to request a microwave in your cabin. I use a microwavable hotpack for a wrist injury I am rehabbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 2 #7098 Share Posted April 2 12 minutes ago, Toofarfromthesea said: I wonder if it's possible to request a microwave in your cabin. I use a microwavable hotpack for a wrist injury I am rehabbing. No. best solution is to book a Pinnacle Suite - there is a microwave in that one as it’s geared for it 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 2 #7099 Share Posted April 2 On 3/30/2024 at 11:57 PM, Ready2go11 said: I injured my arm, and as part of my physical therapy I’ve been using a heating pad after doing my exercises. I checked the FAQs list of prohibited items, and I do not see that this specifically would not allowed to be brought on board. anyone have any experience with this? If you get hose gel packs that you heat up in water or the microwave - they can do the same thing (sometimes better. Hot water is easy to get in the Lido (you could use your ice bucket) or order it from room service - probably 3 pots of hot water and use the sink to heat them up in. Sadly, I’ve been down that road. I don’t know your injury of course, but for my physio, I was encouraged to use the hydrotherapy pool for one and my cabin for the second one. I have to say that the hydrotherapy pool made a big difference. My orthopaedic surgeon and my physio both heavily endorsed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ready2go11 Posted April 2 #7100 Share Posted April 2 4 minutes ago, kazu said: best solution is to book a Pinnacle Suite - there is a microwave in that one as it’s geared for it 😉 Since the pinnacle suite is booked for my cruise 😟 perhaps I just need to find out who has it and make new friends! Actually, a friend suggested yesterday getting those packs that you snap that heat up as a temporary solution for the trip. I ordered some today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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