cruise kitty Posted October 18, 2021 #151 Share Posted October 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, aring75 said: Hi cruise kitty. Yes, they are requiring masks onboard. The general rule seems to be, If you are walking, wear your mask. It’s okay to remove while seated at a dining table or lounging at the pool. However, they are still requesting social distancing. Also, some venues require a mask. Like the casino and on elevators. We received this health advisory information sheet when we boarded. (I have no idea why it’s so wrinkled, sorry!) thank you! Much easier to know in advance & be prepared with a good supply of the disposable ones 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandp407 Posted October 18, 2021 #152 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Aring75 ~Thanks much for taking us along once again. Enjoyed your live from the Edge! Can’t believe how much time you take keeping us informed!! DH & I were on the Summit 3 weeks ago - our first cruise since Nov 2019. With 250 onboard we were so spoiled & it was great sailing once again. The crew & ship were amazing! We will be on the Reflection end of Nov & HAL’s Rotterdam the end of March. We sailed the Nieuw Statendam in March 2019 & loved it. Our March 2020 was cancelled. 😥 . Saw you took the Abbott at home test, which we purchased as well. We leave two days after Thanksgiving & have no idea where we would find a rapid Antigen test. It’s gotten harder & harder. Would love a backup kit but none are available with an expiration beyond Dec. HOPING HAL EXTENDS their protocols & 100%vaccination requirement through March & beyond 🤞🤞! We felt safer onboard the Summit than at home in Florida!! Very much look forward to your comparison of Koningsdam & Edge . ‘Enjoy an amazing cruise on a beautiful ship!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted October 18, 2021 #153 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Thank you so much for this AWESOME "Live from" !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 18, 2021 #154 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, aring75 said: We were up very early this morning and walked by the fitness center around 6:30 am. Saw people on treadmills already, so it looks like that’s right. The daily schedule you provided showed the 6am opening. Love those early workouts!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted October 18, 2021 #155 Share Posted October 18, 2021 @aring75......fresh flowers....another nice touch we absolutely loved about HAL! We visited BB Kings every evening....absolutely loved the live entertainment and getting to know the performers as well......at the time of our cruise one of the male lead signers was from Orlando, FL! Such great live entertainment on HAL including the dueling pianos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted October 18, 2021 #156 Share Posted October 18, 2021 @aring75 did you try the latte at Dutch Cafe? Their quiche was delicious too. I hope they still offer great food. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 18, 2021 Author #157 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Quick Update. There are movies on demand on your in-cabin television. There’s quite an extensive collection (some pretty recent) and there’s no charge. I think this is a great perk. Many people (especially on cruises right now) may prefer to limit their social interactions at least for the time being and this is a nice benefit. Obviously you don’t really go on a cruise to sit in the cabin and watch movies all day, but it can be nice for some down time. Thought it was worth a mention. 😊 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 18, 2021 Author #158 Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: Such great live entertainment on HAL including the dueling pianos! Yes! One thing we love about HAL compared to other lines is the abundance of live music. We do sometimes enjoy the fun production shows too though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 18, 2021 Author #159 Share Posted October 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, canadianbear said: @aring75 did you try the latte at Dutch Cafe? Their quiche was delicious too. I hope they still offer great food. Oooh. That quiche looks yummy! I will definitely look for it!! Sigh. I think they may have to roll me off this ship by the time we get back to San Diego. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastsue Posted October 18, 2021 #160 Share Posted October 18, 2021 16 hours ago, zgscl said: Thank you so much for the great report! The Grand Dutch Cafe looks lovely! I think this may be my new hangout. Happy to hear the service issues in the MDR from the first week seem to be resolved. Also, looks wifi is up and running, so it sounds like all is well. I agree - beautiful spot to watch the world go by and drink coffee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted October 18, 2021 #161 Share Posted October 18, 2021 @aring75.....one more perk of HAL the in cabin on demand movies FREE.....we watched several and enjoyed every one of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted October 18, 2021 #162 Share Posted October 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, aring75 said: Oooh. That quiche looks yummy! I will definitely look for it!! Sigh. I think they may have to roll me off this ship by the time we get back to San Diego. We found all the food at the Dutch Cafe delicious. We’d often go there for my latte fix and a snack or more 😜 You mentioned the movies on the tv-I’m not one that can sit and watch a movie but the year we spent 21 days on the Koningsdam I actually enjoyed watching several while relaxing in bed at night. Hubby would start snoring but I enjoyed the movies! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted October 18, 2021 #163 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Yesterday's departure (10-17-2021) from San Diego of the Koningsdam has been uploaded on YouTube by San Diego Webcam. It shares footage with HMS Spey and HMS Tamar which departed immediately pretty much in her wake. The Koningsdam footage can be found at: 00:00-07:47, 16:32-16:46 and 33:24-34:00 . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFIAuIZeuTI&t=1006s Edited October 18, 2021 by Heartgrove 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted October 18, 2021 #164 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Sorry, I can't get the link to start at 00:00. Edited October 18, 2021 by Heartgrove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampbellsAK Posted October 18, 2021 #165 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Thank you for all of the great photos - especially of the menus - and information. We are trying to figure out what the mask policy is in the gym. At our gym at home, you can take your mask off if you are using a "cardio" machine - bike, elliptical, treadmill - for the duration of your workout. You have to put it back on when you finish. When I talked to a Ship Services rep a week ago, they said masks weren't required in the gym but from several live posters on the last cruise I get the impression they are required. Also wondering if masks are required on the Promenade Deck. Have a lovely cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted October 18, 2021 #166 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I don't see any mention of MS Studio classes in the posted When and Where's. What is going on in that space? Just forward of the Rolling Stone Rock Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted October 18, 2021 #167 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Can you confirm on where masks are mandated to be worn? I ask as we are looking at a HA cruise to Alaska next year. thanks and thanks again for taking us along with you cruising again. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted October 18, 2021 #168 Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, CampbellsAK said: Thank you for all of the great photos - especially of the menus - and information. We are trying to figure out what the mask policy is in the gym. At our gym at home, you can take your mask off if you are using a "cardio" machine - bike, elliptical, treadmill - for the duration of your workout. You have to put it back on when you finish. When I talked to a Ship Services rep a week ago, they said masks weren't required in the gym but from several live posters on the last cruise I get the impression they are required. Also wondering if masks are required on the Promenade Deck. Have a lovely cruise! I would believe what posters say on this board over someone in ship services that has likely never been n one and doesn’t have a clue about what goes on in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluesplayer Posted October 19, 2021 #169 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The Crow's Nest bar is no longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruises are us Posted October 19, 2021 #170 Share Posted October 19, 2021 This is a bit random, but I have a question about boarding. Did you board at your assigned time? Are people being held to their assigned times, or is it being ignored? Curious because we board this ship in a few weeks. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 19, 2021 Author #171 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 hours ago, CampbellsAK said: We are trying to figure out what the mask policy is in the gym. If I can find out a definitive policy for masks in the gym, I will let you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 19, 2021 Author #172 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: I don't see any mention of MS Studio classes in the posted When and Where's. What is going on in that space? Just forward of the Rolling Stone Rock Room. I see the Microsoft Studio on the maps, but I don’t know for sure. I’ll look for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 19, 2021 Author #173 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, maggieq said: Can you confirm on where masks are mandated to be worn? I ask as we are looking at a HA cruise to Alaska next year. thanks and thanks again for taking us along with you cruising again. 😊 Pretty much this. You have to wear a mask when walking around. Down the hallway, on the way to dinner. When walking from your cabin to the pool deck. Etc. You can take your mask off at your dining table, once you reach your pool lounger, anytime you are eating or drinking. They want you to wear your mask in the casino. Also in the theater or in lounges unless you are actively eating or drinking. The paper we received upon boarding, said we need r to wear them on shore excursions, however, on our Caribbean cruise on Equinox, I know we were required to wear masks on the way to the tour and while on buses, but we could take them off at the beach, on the boat, most outdoor activities. I will report back on shore excursion requirements. HTH 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 19, 2021 Author #174 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, bluesplayer said: The Crow's Nest bar is no longer? Yes. There is definitely a Crow’s Nest Bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 19, 2021 Author #175 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Cruises are us said: This is a bit random, but I have a question about boarding. Did you board at your assigned time? Are people being held to their assigned times, or is it being ignored? Curious because we board this ship in a few weeks. Thanks! Our assigned time was 1:00 pm. We arrived shortly after 12:30 pm. It seemed that quite a few people showed up early. (Earlier than we did.) When we went through, I saw a seating area with signs for different boarding times. For instance, one section said 1:00, another said 1:30, also 2:00. I think if you arrive before the ship is ready, you will probably have to wait with your boarding group until they are ready for you. I would say that arriving a little early is okay, but do not expect to board early. You may have to wait. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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