Maksim Posted August 3, 2015 #176 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Couldn't agree more! Love aft balconies and book them whenever we can! :) Thank you and cruisinxpert for the encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaBoundCA Posted August 7, 2015 #177 Share Posted August 7, 2015 My assignment came in tonight for The Oosterdam Northbound Alaska sailing departing August 16. Booked a GTY SC Neptune Suite, and got assigned to a Port-side SA Suite. Happy with the assignment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaBoundCA Posted August 7, 2015 #178 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And, meant to say when I checked, all of the places on the HAL website had been updated (Luggage Tag, "My Reservations", Checkin Page, and Express Docs). I'm sure I didn't check at the exact instant it was posted, but had definitely checked today before it was assigned. So, at least for my reservations, it didn't take days to percolate through the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted August 11, 2015 #179 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Booked "N" (lowest category) and received a "M" (Mid-ship inside). No complaints, sure looking forward to the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRFBQN Posted August 11, 2015 #180 Share Posted August 11, 2015 We got our stateroom assignment last night for our Westerdam cruise on 8/22. We booked an SY guarantee and got an SS. It's nice to have a room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quitwhin'n Posted August 12, 2015 #181 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Booked an M class Inside last month for a Noordam Alaska Land & Sea tour leaving on Saturday and yesterday was assigned an outside mid-ship C on Main deck. I'm not sure if it's in a great location or not as there is a night club above but I'm more than happy to have a window and over the moon we didn't end up in one of the super tiny inside rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjarrett7 Posted August 12, 2015 #182 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We got our stateroom assignment last night for our Westerdam cruise on 8/22. We booked an SY guarantee and got an SS. It's nice to have a room! Oh thanks for sharing this! We booked an SZ guarantee on the Westerdam for 8/29... I was wondering when we might hear something. Curious to know if you received an offer to upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRFBQN Posted August 12, 2015 #183 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi, bjarrett7! We did not receive any offers to upgrade, but I didn't expect any for two reasons - we use a big box online travel agency (who seem to be good for nothing other than generous on board credit) and the suites have been sold out for over a month. Good luck on your room assignment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmic Posted August 12, 2015 #184 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Still waiting for an assignment......our ship sails on the 19th. This is our first cruise on HAL........could that be the reason we aren't assigned yet? Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie1946 Posted August 12, 2015 #185 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Booked an HH on the Statendam (Lower Promenade Fully Obstructed) and got a C (Lower Promenade - Full Ocean View). Very happy with the assignment.:D Sail in 11 and a wake up.:eek: Okie1946 Edited August 12, 2015 by Okie1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted August 12, 2015 #186 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Still waiting for an assignment......our ship sails on the 19th. This is our first cruise on HAL........could that be the reason we aren't assigned yet? Carol No, sometimes it takes a little longer to see your assignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjarrett7 Posted August 12, 2015 #187 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi, bjarrett7! We did not receive any offers to upgrade, but I didn't expect any for two reasons - we use a big box online travel agency (who seem to be good for nothing other than generous on board credit) and the suites have been sold out for over a month. Good luck on your room assignment! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjarrett7 Posted August 18, 2015 #188 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Such a great thread! We got our cabin assignments today for Westerdam departing August 29th. Booked an SZ guarantee and got an SS. Very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocha57 Posted August 18, 2015 #189 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi all! Just a quick question, and I hope it doesn't come across like a whiny spoiled brat. I booked a "VE or better gty" cabin. When the cabins were assigned, we were given a VA cabin. Looking at the VA cabins versus the VE cabins on the deck plans, I don't consider this an upgrade. We are on the upper promenade deck (4) tucked behind the lifeboats above mechanical equipment. If you were walking to the back of the ship on this deck, you would walk just past the cabins with lifeboats outside the windows to get to our cabin. Any input appreciated -- Take it and not say anything because I booked gty? Or speak up and say "hey, wait, I booked a VE or better gty" BTW, I do know I could have gotten worse (under Lido pool, solid verandah wall, etc.) Does anybody have any experience with this room location? Thanks in advance. Mocha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjarrett7 Posted August 18, 2015 #190 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi all!Just a quick question, and I hope it doesn't come across like a whiny spoiled brat. I booked a "VE or better gty" cabin. When the cabins were assigned, we were given a VA cabin. Looking at the VA cabins versus the VE cabins on the deck plans, I don't consider this an upgrade. We are on the upper promenade deck (4) tucked behind the lifeboats above mechanical equipment. If you were walking to the back of the ship on this deck, you would walk just past the cabins with lifeboats outside the windows to get to our cabin. Any input appreciated -- Take it and not say anything because I booked gty? Or speak up and say "hey, wait, I booked a VE or better gty" BTW, I do know I could have gotten worse (under Lido pool, solid verandah wall, etc.) Does anybody have any experience with this room location? Thanks in advance. Mocha I haven't stayed in that cabin but it does have a huge balcony. I believe the lifeboats are right next to the cabin but do not obstruct the view when looking straight ahead. someone from CC recently had that cabin and liked it. Try searching the cabin number and see if you can find the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmic Posted August 18, 2015 #191 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Sail tomorrow and finally got our stateroom assignment last night. Booked an MM (i know the worst, but got a good rate) and was assigned an E. Not bad....inside to oceanview. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherman46 Posted August 20, 2015 #192 Share Posted August 20, 2015 We have just been assigned 1110 on the Zuiderdam. It is a bit of an upgrade, but we are not happy because it appears to be below the galley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake09 Posted August 20, 2015 #193 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hi Weather Man what date do you sail,we are waiting for assignment on our Sept 4th sailing on Zuiderdam ,are you sailing before then? Booked E guarantee . Thanks 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted August 20, 2015 #194 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sail tomorrow and finally got our stateroom assignment last night. Booked an MM (i know the worst, but got a good rate) and was assigned an E. Not bad....inside to oceanview. Carol Not bad?? That is an excellent assignment, especially since you say you got a good rate!!!! Have a great cruise and enjoy the view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted August 20, 2015 #195 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Hi all!Just a quick question, and I hope it doesn't come across like a whiny spoiled brat. I booked a "VE or better gty" cabin. When the cabins were assigned, we were given a VA cabin. Looking at the VA cabins versus the VE cabins on the deck plans, I don't consider this an upgrade. We are on the upper promenade deck (4) tucked behind the lifeboats above mechanical equipment. If you were walking to the back of the ship on this deck, you would walk just past the cabins with lifeboats outside the windows to get to our cabin. Any input appreciated -- Take it and not say anything because I booked gty? Or speak up and say "hey, wait, I booked a VE or better gty" BTW, I do know I could have gotten worse (under Lido pool, solid verandah wall, etc.) Does anybody have any experience with this room location? Thanks in advance. Mocha Guarantees are based on HAL's view of what is "better". This does not necessarily translate well to the pax sometimes, as has happened with you unfortunately. A VA is certainly a "higher" category than a VE (not vertically but "better"). A lot has to do with how mid-ship the cabin is and what is above and below. I hope you won't let this assignment impact your cruise. Next time, could you consider booking a specific cabin? Personally, I find this cabin in a great location. For me, close to the things I want. No long hallway to negotiate, close to the stairs, close to the MDR (important!), close to the Explorer's Lounge, close to the walk-around deck and more aft which I like a lot better than forward. Edited August 20, 2015 by SilvertoGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyceb Posted August 20, 2015 #196 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Couldn't figure out why HAL kept emailing me cruise confirmations. We started with an H obstructed outside view on the Ryndam. Got assigned a DA, but today realized they had upgraded us to a B! Vista Suite/Balcony! Yay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted August 20, 2015 #197 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Couldn't figure out why HAL kept emailing me cruise confirmations. We started with an H obstructed outside view on the Ryndam. Got assigned a DA, but today realized they had upgraded us to a B! Vista Suite/Balcony! Yay!! Wow, that's awesome! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted August 20, 2015 #198 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Great upgrade joyceb Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocha57 Posted August 21, 2015 #199 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Guarantees are based on HAL's view of what is "better". This does not necessarily translate well to the pax sometimes, as has happened with you unfortunately. A VA is certainly a "higher" category than a VE (not vertically but "better"). A lot has to do with how mid-ship the cabin is and what is above and below. I hope you won't let this assignment impact your cruise. Next time, could you consider booking a specific cabin? Personally, I find this cabin in a great location. For me, close to the things I want. No long hallway to negotiate, close to the stairs, close to the MDR (important!), close to the Explorer's Lounge, close to the walk-around deck and more aft which I like a lot better than forward. Update to my "Cabin Assignment" question -- Thank you for your input. I have spoken with a PCC at HAL and was told that the cabin assigned was considered an upgrade (I am assuming from what was left of the VE cabins) because of midship location and "full ocean view", and it was slightly larger. Found some pictures posted from that cabin and not that impressed with the view - limited fore and aft and mechanical lifeboat lifting equipment blocking waterline view. Our other choice at this point was a verandah on deck 5 above the lifeboats. We opted for that if we can be moved. It will give us full panoramic view. I guess it is all a matter of personal preference. I don't mind having to walk quite a way to the different areas - good way to burn off all that wonderful and plentiful food! I will give up locale for view any day. And we have never had problems with motion of the ocean. Good thing we all have our differences! Again thanks for your input and insight. Greatly appreciated. And yes, next time I will at least ask about limiting the choice to a deck (love the Rotterdam deck) with request for no upgrades. And no, I won't let it spoil my cruise. Mocha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagenie Posted August 21, 2015 #200 Share Posted August 21, 2015 We booked a guarantee inside room N and received a upsell offer to a HH on lower promenade on the Maasdam for $49 per person.....should I take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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