scubadawg Posted May 7, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2019 AF20_AM_GrAF_79d_FTL_FTL_OCT03_SG_print.pdfAF20_AM_GrAF_79d_FTL_FTL_OCT03_SG_print.pdf Got the map from my PCC. Still no pricing or segment info. Hopefully by the end of May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted May 7, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2019 What ship is it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadawg Posted May 7, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruznRagtop Posted May 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Thank you very much, scubadawg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruznRagtop Posted May 10, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Spoke to a representative in HAL's World Cruise and Grand Voyages department Thursday afternoon. She asked if I had a "Future Dam Booking Fall Grand Africa," I replied in the negative, and she suggested that I make such a booking immediately because there are "hundreds" of guests who already have this Future Dam Booking. She also informed me that it would be best if I specified the category and three stateroom numbers in that category I would prefer. HAL will email either the guest, if the guest books directly, or the guest's travel agent at the end of May to confirm the booking. There is "every likelihood" HAL will not be listing this voyage on their website because they "will not need to." After speaking to her, I emailed my TA, he bought a Future Dam Booking Fall Grand Africa at $100.00 for me, and I have now joined the list of hopefuls. I also checked this afternoon with another representative in HAL's World Cruise and Grand Voyages department, and the story is the same as it was yesterday afternoon. Hope this information may be helpful to someone reading this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2019 12 hours ago, CruznRagtop said: Spoke to a representative in HAL's World Cruise and Grand Voyages department Thursday afternoon. She asked if I had a "Future Dam Booking Fall Grand Africa," I replied in the negative, and she suggested that I make such a booking immediately because there are "hundreds" of guests who already have this Future Dam Booking. She also informed me that it would be best if I specified the category and three stateroom numbers in that category I would prefer. HAL will email either the guest, if the guest books directly, or the guest's travel agent at the end of May to confirm the booking. There is "every likelihood" HAL will not be listing this voyage on their website because they "will not need to." After speaking to her, I emailed my TA, he bought a Future Dam Booking Fall Grand Africa at $100.00 for me, and I have now joined the list of hopefuls. I also checked this afternoon with another representative in HAL's World Cruise and Grand Voyages department, and the story is the same as it was yesterday afternoon. Hope this information may be helpful to someone reading this post. That very much matches what the FCC told me on our cruise. She said this itinerary is only done once every 6 years and is usually sold out. It certainly seemed popular as a number on board were reserving spots. The deposit is just to reserve a spot and if you don’t like the itinerary, price or the segment doesn’t match (assuming you are not doing the whole thing) then you can cancel and the deposit is refunded immediately. It doesn’t work like a FCD. Like all Grands & World’s, you can only choose your cabin if you are doing the whole thing. Otherwise, it’s a guarantee. This is the itinerary information we got on board the Prinsendam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted May 11, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2019 We did a segment almost the same cruise in reverse, Ft Lauderdale to Cape Town and then spent a week in Cape Town. on the Prinsendam. We both loved it, great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 11, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Sounds like a great way to see Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted May 11, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2019 3 hours ago, kazu said: This is the itinerary information we got on board the Prinsendam: Could you please fill in the date for Mombassa and ports (with dates) between Mombasa and Mamoudzou? The map in the op seems to just show Zanzibar between those 2 ports. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted May 11, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Has anyone ever heard of a cruise not being initially published because it will "probably be sold out?" Wasn't the 2020 WC originally published? I guess it is the 2020 WC mentioned in the notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadawg Posted May 11, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, kb4683 said: Could you please fill in the date for Mombassa and ports (with dates) between Mombasa and Mamoudzou? The map in the op seems to just show Zanzibar between those 2 ports. Thanks! Mombasa is Nov 12 and 13. Zanzibar is the 14th. Mayotte is the 16th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted May 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 minute ago, scubadawg said: Mombasa is Nov 12 and 13. Zanzibar is the 14th. Mayotte is the 16th Thank you! This was what I estimated it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRPLE Posted May 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Dang that is exactly what my hubby wants... but we already have another trip planned during that tome I can’t move.... grrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 11, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Tampa Girl said: Has anyone ever heard of a cruise not being initially published because it will "probably be sold out?" Wasn't the 2020 WC originally published? I guess it is the 2020 WC mentioned in the notice? The cruise will be published. The itinerary I posted is not the final one. It’s a “pending” one. Once they have the itinerary finalized it will be posted on the HAL website and those that reserved will get a notification and, at that time will either have to accept and pay the deposit or refuse and give up their spot. At least, that is how it was explained to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted May 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, kazu said: The cruise will be published. The itinerary I posted is not the final one. It’s a “pending” one. Once they have the itinerary finalized it will be posted on the HAL website and those that reserved will get a notification and, at that time will either have to accept and pay the deposit or refuse and give up their spot. At least, that is how it was explained to me. That makes more sense. Thanks, Kazu. Sounds like some reps were giving their own opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 11, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Tampa Girl said: That makes more sense. Thanks, Kazu. Sounds like some reps were giving their own opinions. You are most welcome. The cruise is going to be available in segments as well and most likely they will not all be filled IMO. (Thinking back to the Prinsendam’s segment from BA to FLL which went on sale very reasonable 😉 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruznRagtop Posted May 12, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thank you, Kazu and kb4683! The only change I see from the map scubadawg posted on Tuesday is Muscat is showing on the map, but I don't see it on the itinerary. Has anyone else noticed any other difference(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunriseatsea Posted May 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 13, 2019 What happened to Tanzania? Am I missing it? We were looking forward to visiting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 13, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Sunriseatsea said: What happened to Tanzania? Am I missing it? We were looking forward to visiting there. Tanzania is there. - November 14th if the proposed itinerary is the one that holds. Apologies as I think my pic cut out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodinville cruisers Posted May 18, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Does anyone have any advance information about pricing? Just ballpark would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammu2 Posted May 18, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 18, 2019 So exciting! Wish I could take part. But its a nice dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted May 18, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, woodinville cruisers said: Does anyone have any advance information about pricing? Just ballpark would be great. That is probably what is delaying the official announcement! HAL hasn't yet decided what the market will bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodinville cruisers Posted May 19, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 19, 2019 We're planning to go but hope we aren't priced out of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC Posted May 20, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 20, 2019 It must be almost time to move this thread to the Roll Call Board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodinville cruisers Posted May 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I was just able to go into my HAL account and look at my booking for the Grand Africa Cruise.(I have a future dam). It shows some tours in various ports and has a slightly different itinerary that the one previewed on this thread. It shows that we stop at Richards Bay November 21 from 8 am. - 5 pm. for one example of the change. Cape Town looks to be November 24 arrive 8 am and depart November 25 at 11 pm. (Just 2 days rather than 3). I was also able to see my pricing when I looked at the payment information. My paperwork shows as a guarantee at this point. I called and they say that the cruise is still not finalized. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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