Rare richwmn Posted February 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Had an uneventful boarding on this beautiful ship. Boarding was delayed about 20 minutes because some in transit passengers didn't want to zero out. I am in one of the larger "single" cabins. Will post pictures later to the site we can't talk about. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Have a great cruise, although I can't wait for it to end. If you're in1014 take good care of it. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted February 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted February 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Bon Voyage again, Rich! Looking forward to hearing about your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted February 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Have a great cruise, although I can't wait for it to end. If you're in1014 take good care of it. Roy I am in 1012, right next door. Pictures will be posted shortly by Jacqui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Bon Voyage!! Too many times we have encountered In Transit people who feel that they do not have to go through immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying fingers Posted February 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Can you give a hint where you will be posting pictures? I'm in 1011 and very interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted February 13, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have a great trip, Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have a fabulous time on board Rich :) and a great cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted February 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Had an uneventful boarding on this beautiful ship. Boarding was delayed about 20 minutes because some in transit passengers didn't want to zero out.I am in one of the larger "single" cabins. Will post pictures later to the site we can't talk about. Rich They [staff] obviously ignored the email time sent to us. [No one sooner than noon]. I arrived about 11:40, and was in a very long security check line - that moved pretty quickly. When I got to check-in at right about noon, they were already calling #9, being a 4 star I was able to embark immediately. But if check-in really started at noon, they should have just started boarding. So much for following email instructions. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted February 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hope you have a great cruise.:) I had thought I would never be tempted to sail on "the King" because of her size, but I'm beginning to think I may want to after all the good things that have been said about her.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted February 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hope you have a great cruise.:) I had thought I would never be tempted to sail on "the King" because of her size, but I'm beginning to think I may want to after all the good things that have been said about her.:cool: Come join me in the fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted February 13, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted February 13, 2017 They [staff] obviously ignored the email time sent to us. [No one sooner than noon]. I arrived about 11:40, and was in a very long security check line - that moved pretty quickly. When I got to check-in at right about noon, they were already calling #9, being a 4 star I was able to embark immediately. But if check-in really started at noon, they should have just started boarding. So much for following email instructions. Lesson learned. Hi Carole, sorry you had problems. I checked with my traveling companions and neither they nor I received an email requesting that we arrive after noon. We ended up arriving around 10:15 prepared to wait a bit, but checkin had already started and the 4* line was very short. The sign said boarding would begin at 11:30, but as noted was delayed about 20 minute from then, so it began around 11:40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying fingers Posted February 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks! I can live there for 10 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted February 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi Carole, sorry you had problems. I checked with my traveling companions and neither they nor I received an email requesting that we arrive after noon.We ended up arriving around 10:15 prepared to wait a bit, but checkin had already started and the 4* line was very short. The sign said boarding would begin at 11:30, but as noted was delayed about 20 minute from then, so it began around 11:40. I received this email on Jan 23. I wonder why I was singled out. IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: We would like to provide you with important information regarding your sailing. To enhance the check-in and boarding experience, we ask that guests arrive at the terminal based on the following times. Guests who have booked a transfer or hotel package with Holland America will be provided a check-in time at the airport or hotel. 12:00pm ? Deck 7 & Deck 8 (Schubert & Navigation) 12:45pm ? Deck 4 & Deck 5 (Beethoven & Gershwin) 1:30pm ? Deck 10 & Deck 11 (Panorama & Sun) 2:15pm ? Deck 1 & Deck 6 (Main & Mozart) We invite our 4 and 5 Star Mariners, Pinnacle and Neptune Suite guests to arrive anytime between 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Boarding will commence shortly after check in. All guests must be onboard 1 hour prior to sailing. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted February 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Carole, some people on our Koningsdam roll call got the same email before our cruise. We never got it, and some others didn't as well. I wonder too how they decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted February 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Come join me in the fall! Gee, I wish we could; it looks like a lovely cruise. We can't get away for that long, unfortunately - we have booked one week on the Rotterdam (Canada/New England) in October - from the sublime to the ridiculous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted February 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2017 thanks for the room pic. Looks do-able. I liked the ship--yes, different from usual HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted February 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2017 thanks for the room pic. Looks do-able. I liked the ship--yes, different from usual HAL. Hi could I get a copy of the picture Thanks Marty Martygottlieb13@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted February 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi could I get a copy of the picture I'm just talking about the pics available from the link in post #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted February 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I hope you enjoy the ship as much as we did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted February 15, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I hope you enjoy the ship as much as we did! Thanks Peter, I am having a great time as is the couple I brought along for their first HAL cruise. Several crew member have mentioned having a good time last week. I think most enjoyed having your group aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted February 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks Peter, I am having a great time as is the couple I brought along for their first HAL cruise.Several crew member have mentioned having a good time last week. I think most enjoyed having your group aboard. We are a fun bunch! I am sure they are appreciating a slower pace this week. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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