Holland America dropping Knitting/Crafting Groups

[Becabica]

On our last HAL cruise, we discovered that Holland America is no longer allowing events that allow knitters/crocheters/handcrafters to meet. Apparently, they are moving in an "exciting new direction" and they don't want to include these groups anymore. This is very disappointing to me because I have enjoyed my meetings onboard and have made some lasting friendships as a result. I would like to see if we can bring pressure on HAL to return these meet-ups to their agenda. :(

[leaveitallbehind]

I would suggest posting this on the HAL boards here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=171

 

Probably will reach a more in tune audience. Good luck!

[fishywood]

There is a big difference between "no longer allowing" those meetings--meaning that if such a group requested use of one of the conference rooms they would be summarily refused--versus HAL simply no longer automatically putting these gatherings on the daily schedule. Are you sure it is the former and not the latter that is the new HAL approach?

[Becabica]

Good idea to move it to the Holland America section. How do i delete this one?

[bUU]

There is a big difference between "no longer allowing" those meetings--meaning that if such a group requested use of one of the conference rooms they would be summarily refused--versus HAL simply no longer automatically putting these gatherings on the daily schedule. Are you sure it is the former and not the latter that is the new HAL approach?

That was my first reaction to the posting. I have seen other posts about cruise lines simply discontinuing offerings characterized as something more nefarious. I reserve judgement until I see official notice from the cruise line itself which can be confirmed.

 

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[Becabica]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. In the past, the cruise line put a notice in their agenda for anyone interested in meeting. On this cruise, we were told that we were not allowed to have anything in the agenda - we could meet, but had no way to publicize it other than a clipboard in an obscure corner of the library.

[ATC cruiser]

It's probably for security reasons. Those knitting needles can be deadly[emoji4]

 

 

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[leaveitallbehind]

Good idea to move it to the Holland America section. How do i delete this one?

 

The moderators might delete it for you or just don't worry about it - leave this thread and start a new one on the link I provided for you.