OlsSalt Posted April 21, 2018 #26 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Library is still there and quite full. Thank you for the good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongheaven Posted April 22, 2018 #27 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Library is still there and quite full. This makes me so happy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUcruisers Posted April 22, 2018 #28 Share Posted April 22, 2018 In July, we will be first time HAL cruisers. What can you tell me about the entertainment on the Zaandam? Do you need to go to a speciality restaurant for lobster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted April 22, 2018 #29 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Usually there will be lobster in the MDR on one of the formal nights (Gala night). Sometimes it is available in the Lido on the same night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted April 22, 2018 #30 Share Posted April 22, 2018 In July, we will be first time HAL cruisers. What can you tell me about the entertainment on the Zaandam? Do you need to go to a speciality restaurant for lobster? You may order, via Room Service, the same items served on the MDR menu if you order during the MDR meal time. This is also true for Gala Nights. Note that you can order any quantity of anything on the MDR menu. That means two lobster tials and no filet mignon for me. It also means three shrimp cocktails when it is served. A friend even requested four orders of escargot and a salad for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightowl11 Posted April 22, 2018 #31 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Are there any games such as checkers, chess, rummikub, mancala, backgammon, sorry, etc. on the ship for adults to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comcox Posted April 22, 2018 #32 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Although, as a 4 star Mariner, this issue is moot for me, I still find it unconscionable. Is there no end to these cost savings/revenue enhancement measures? Obviously this is intended to promote the ship's paying laundry business and, at the same time, generate more revenue with the additional cabins. The self-service laundry was a vital service to many guests, particularly on long voyages, and will be sorely missed. I agree. The lack of self-serve laundries on Celebrity is one of the reasons I never sailed with them again after my first cruise with them. This will be a real issue for my as I tend sail long cruises on HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comcox Posted April 22, 2018 #33 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Library is still there and quite full. Thank goodness for one wise decision by HAL' s new president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 22, 2018 #34 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Are there any games such as checkers, chess, rummikub, mancala, backgammon, sorry, etc. on the ship for adults to play? Yes, there are many board games stocked and small tables in the library area dedicated to chess or checkers. Plus a large size chess board in the Lido pool area. Some of those names are unfamiliar to me, but there should be enough to keep you and family occupied. Often there are several large "drop in" puzzles going on at separate tables too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted April 23, 2018 #35 Share Posted April 23, 2018 If anyone is live from the Zaandam, how is the Crow's Nest? Some reported it was being transformed into the new EXC Center during the recent dry dock and others have said differently. Thanks for any help you can provide, Tom I have just been up to Crow's Nest, normal bar and seating configuration. All the EXC stuff appears to be in front desk area on Deck 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrongheaven Posted April 23, 2018 #36 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm curious then what changes (besides those few bathrooms) were made. I'm hoping the Verandah Suites have the new TVs with the movies on demand (not that I want to spend time in my cabin watching one, but it's nice to have the option!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomAndJane Posted April 24, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have just been up to Crow's Nest, normal bar and seating configuration. All the EXC stuff appears to be in front desk area on Deck 4. Great news and THANK YOU!!!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat in CA Posted April 24, 2018 #38 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Any success using magnets on the cabin walls? Is it difficult getting a table for two in Anytime Dining without a reservation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 24, 2018 #39 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Any success using magnets on the cabin walls?...... Good question. There must be a secret formula about which ships magnets work and do not work. I thought this sounded like such a good idea as we like to hang maps and things, but so far no luck on our past ships. Yet, others swear by this. I tried the cabin door and it just slid down. No real grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted April 25, 2018 #40 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Do they still have the Happy Hour in the Crows Nest and Ocean Bar ? ....I am cruising on the Zaandam in 5 days , San Diego to Vancouver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted April 25, 2018 #41 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Do they still have the Happy Hour in the Crows Nest and Ocean Bar ? ....I am cruising on the Zaandam in 5 days , San Diego to Vancouver Everyday at 4pm [according to the program] plus an additional one at 9pm - Crow's Nest only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted April 26, 2018 #42 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Everyday at 4pm [according to the program] plus an additional one at 9pm - Crow's Nest only.............:) Thank You :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted April 29, 2018 #43 Share Posted April 29, 2018 sorry I am unable to find other posts about the showers....what cabin categories received tubs converted to large showers? by any chance did any suites???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted April 29, 2018 #44 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) sorry I am unable to find other posts about the showers....what cabin categories received tubs converted to large showers? by any chance did any suites???? Will try to put link up later, my tablet won't transfer address. Edited April 29, 2018 by Happily@Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted April 29, 2018 #45 Share Posted April 29, 2018 sorry I am unable to find other posts about the showers....what cabin categories received tubs converted to large showers? by any chance did any suites???? I'm on my regular laptop - try this link. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=55797804&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted April 29, 2018 #46 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'm on my regular laptop - try this link. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=55797804&postcount=1 thanks..I was so hoping they would do something with the suite bathrooms, climbing over those tub sides are are a hip fracture waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublebzz Posted April 29, 2018 #47 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'm on my regular laptop - try this link. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=55797804&postcount=1 Any reason why they removed the tubs? Couldn't be to use the space to construct mini-cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted April 30, 2018 #48 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Any reason why they removed the tubs? Couldn't be to use the space to construct mini-cabins? Probably to keep up with trends. It’s amazing how many new homes have no tubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUcruisers Posted May 5, 2018 #49 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Can anyone update me on Zaandam’s entertainment? We will be first time HAL cruisers when we go to Alaska in July. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCI Posted May 5, 2018 #50 Share Posted May 5, 2018 If anyone is on the Zaandam, could you tell me what the WiFi package is at the moment. I know it differs by boat from a package where you buy minutes to packages which only allow access to certain sites. Many thanks Jersey [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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