Rare sailawaybellaluna Posted March 23, 2019 #26 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) I just hung up with HAL, and was told they were able to make the repairs while at sea (instead of HMC), and they are expected to disembark and load up with new guests as scheduled tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Edited March 23, 2019 by sailawaybellaluna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted March 23, 2019 #27 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Fouremco said: My understanding is that ships stopping at HMC, Grand Turk, Amber Cove and many other facilities owned by Carnival and other cruise companies must still pay local port fees. Thank you. I didn't know, that is why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 23, 2019 #28 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Hope the rest of the cruise is smooth for those returning to FLL and for those embarking tomorrow - best wishes that everything is a.o.k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted March 23, 2019 #29 Share Posted March 23, 2019 36 minutes ago, Not-so-gabby-Paul said: It seems like HAL should be offering more than port charge and tax reimbursement. Weather-related issues are completely beyond their control, but mechanical issues should have them bearing accountability -- a couple hundred dollars in shipboard credit (or a refund equal to that amount since you're so late in the cruise) doesn't seem unreasonable. It's early yet, give it time. Even though they aren't obligated to give anything more than port fees and taxes, I wouldn't be at all surprised if HAL does offer something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted March 23, 2019 #30 Share Posted March 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Anything can happen with this captain.... Anything further on that snarky comment???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyneastbay Posted March 23, 2019 #31 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Anything can happen with this captain.... What do you mean by this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted March 23, 2019 #32 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Anything can happen with this captain.... The Captain is a good ma. He did not cause the engine problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notladjr Posted March 23, 2019 #33 Share Posted March 23, 2019 We are getting on NS in two weeks so make sure they get her all fixed up before then! Oh, and there should be no port fees or taxes to be refunded for missing HMC as my understanding is there are none of those charges for it as it is privately owned and the ship does not actually dock there, just anchors offshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted March 23, 2019 #34 Share Posted March 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, notladjr said: We are getting on NS in two weeks so make sure they get her all fixed up before then! Oh, and there should be no port fees or taxes to be refunded for missing HMC as my understanding is there are none of those charges for it as it is privately owned and the ship does not actually dock there, just anchors offshore. We’ve missed HMC and have had port fees and taxes refunded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted March 23, 2019 #35 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Krazy Kruizers said: Built in 2017 History Viking Sky was built in 2016 by Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy as yard number 6237. She was launched on 23 March 2016.[5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinluvn Posted March 23, 2019 #36 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Bahamas We have missed HMC twice and never got any port fees refundedSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted March 23, 2019 #37 Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, cabinluvn said: We have missed HMC twice and never got any port fees refunded Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I’ve always received a port tax refund when HMC was missed , you’ve paid the tax for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted March 23, 2019 #38 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I just hope she gets back to FLL safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hblowe Posted March 23, 2019 #39 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Just got a letter saying they were giving $50 pp on board credit for the problems today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despegue Posted March 23, 2019 #40 Share Posted March 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Anything can happen with this captain.... Please explain or refrain from making stupid remarks. What is your Nautical qualification to criticise the Master of Nieuw Statendam? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted March 23, 2019 #41 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, notladjr said: We are getting on NS in two weeks so make sure they get her all fixed up before then! Oh, and there should be no port fees or taxes to be refunded for missing HMC as my understanding is there are none of those charges for it as it is privately owned and the ship does not actually dock there, just anchors offshore. Tendering or docking, port fees still have to be paid. As indicated in post #23, Guest Services has already stated that the port fees and taxes will be refunded. On the issue of tendering versus docking, I believe that there can be a difference in the fees. On a Canada - New England cruise on the Maasdam we were meant to dock in Charlottetown but ended up tendering. We received a small refund for the reduced fee, not a total refund. Edited March 23, 2019 by Fouremco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted March 23, 2019 #42 Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Anything can happen with this captain.... Meaning what, exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted March 23, 2019 #43 Share Posted March 23, 2019 2 hours ago, hblowe said: Just got a letter saying they were giving $50 pp on board credit for the problems today. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted March 23, 2019 #44 Share Posted March 23, 2019 4 hours ago, niceguyneastbay said: What do you mean by this??? Had him (de Boer) on the Rotterdam in 2010, not a good experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sailawaybellaluna Posted March 23, 2019 #45 Share Posted March 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, Sir PMP said: Had him (de Boer) on the Rotterdam in 2010, not a good experience... I'm wondering if you can expand on this? What happened during your time on the Rotterdam? Did you feel your safety was jeopardized or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted March 23, 2019 #46 Share Posted March 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Sir PMP said: Had him (de Boer) on the Rotterdam in 2010, not a good experience... It's my understanding from Captain Albert's Blog that Captain de Boer is on vacation and not at the helm at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowelf Posted March 24, 2019 #47 Share Posted March 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Fouremco said: My understanding is that ships stopping at HMC, Grand Turk, Amber Cove and many other facilities owned by Carnival and other cruise companies must still pay local port fees. Do they really own the islands or just have a long term lease from the owning country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted March 24, 2019 #48 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, drowelf said: Do they really own the islands or just have a long term lease from the owning country? While HAL owns the facilities on HMC, the island is apparently on a 99-year lease from its private owners, not from the Bahamas. The following is an extract from an interesting history of HMC (https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/destinations/caribbean/fact-lore-of-half-moon-cay-the-history/) : • The island was uninhabited and without running water or electricity when Holland America Line signed a 99-year lease agreement for the land in 1996. The $6 million purchase price was split between more than 150 individuals, descendants of the original land owner (or owners) – who likely received the land as a crown land grant, from the British monarch. Holland America Line renamed the island Half Moon Cay. I don't know whether the others are owned or leased, although most references suggest ownership. Edited March 24, 2019 by Fouremco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted March 24, 2019 #49 Share Posted March 24, 2019 We missed HMC in January on the Oosterdam and received $18 pp refund for "tax refund cancelled port HMC". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted March 24, 2019 #50 Share Posted March 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Av8rix said: History Viking Sky was built in 2016 by Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy as yard number 6237. She was launched on 23 March 2016.[5 She did not go into service until 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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