Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 24, 2023 Author #101 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Navybikermom said: Was that the big shopping building near the port? That place always has cool stuff from local artisans. I bought way too much the last time ☺️ . Yes, it's next to the ship. While the lady was wrapping that piece I picked up few more smaller pieces 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 24, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Some souvenirs from the craft market found there way to our cabin that are locally made. 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 24, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 hours ago, WhereOWhere said: Thanks again Jake. Any chance you’ve seen a wine list at a bar other than the James Suckling list? We enjoy red wines by the glass (with our package) and it’s difficult to know what ls actually on the ship, at the various bars. i have noted that Canaletto has some wines not on the JS list….. This is the wine list in the Ocean Bar. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted May 24, 2023 #104 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Crazy For Cats said: Some souvenirs from the craft market found there way to our cabin that are locally made It must have been an interesting screen showing on the ships scanner with those souvenirs when you were getting back onboard. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 24, 2023 Author #105 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Destiny0315 said: It must have been an interesting screen showing on the ships scanner with those souvenirs when you were getting back onboard. 😀 Security was very curious about the large piece, it was wrapped in newspaper and bubble wrap. Luckily I took the picture before it was wrapped. Once they saw the picture they seemed happier. 😀 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #106 Share Posted May 25, 2023 On this itinerary happy hour pricing is 50% off your drinks. It's held in the Ocean Bar and Ctows Nest at 4. Then again at 10 in the Crows Nest. Interestingly DH'S Bacardi 8 cost more in Crows Nest than Ocean Bar. After dinner in the lido we went to the 7 pm show. It was Sid Davis and he was funny and the room was packed. We also sent out another bag of laundry this morning and it was returned by 8:30. Excellent turn around. I haven't checked internet speeds but I haven't had any issues on both my phone and tablet. Tomorrow is a sea day and it's supposed to be rainy. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #107 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Part of my cruise planning I thought I'd use the breakfast delivery menu for morning coffee. Reality is I didn't use it since we really didn't know when we would wake up. I've been going to the lido and bringing back coffee to the room. It's a quick trip. The breakfast menu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Today's daily program. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semibeater Posted May 25, 2023 #109 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I've been following and enjoying your blog and looking at daily's there seems to be a lack of casino activity including BJ and Texas hold em tournaments. Only Bingo and slot activity. Am I missing something? Do you frequent casino at all? We will be on the next B2B from Boston. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #110 Share Posted May 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, semibeater said: I've been following and enjoying your blog and looking at daily's there seems to be a lack of casino activity including BJ and Texas hold em tournaments. Only Bingo and slot activity. Am I missing something? Do you frequent casino at all? We will be on the next B2B from Boston. Thanks in advance. Sorry, I don't use the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted May 25, 2023 We went to the City on the Sea and thought it interesting. They brought out some of the crew at the end. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted May 25, 2023 This afternoon we had lunch in the Pinnacle Grill. We both had a burger and they were cooked to perfection. Additionally the service was excellent. We also attended a 5* mariner reception. There were only 15 of us. They held this event since no one on the ship was getting a medallion. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted May 25, 2023 #113 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thank you Jake for your cruise review and pictures. I’m really enjoying everything you have posted. For those questioning the wine list, please do not go by the printed bar menu. I just completed 32 days on the Volendam and my favorite wines from the bar menu and/or previous recent cruises were not available, nor was beer from the bar menu. Just ask at each bar for your favorite and see what they have available. I finally adapted after being disappointed that my favorite Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc was no where to be seen. And yes, the MDR and some bars or specialty restaurants have different wines than say the Ocean Bar or Crow’s Nest. I often overheard people asking for certain things from the menu, especially wine and beer, and it not being available. I have to say that my favorite bartenders knew what I wanted and would let me know when something new came along. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreesiaE Posted May 25, 2023 #114 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Any rough seas? Ship handling well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 25, 2023 Author #115 Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, FreesiaE said: Any rough seas? Ship handling well? I don't think we had any rough seas. The Zaandam has been good through out the cruise. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhereOWhere Posted May 26, 2023 #116 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Thanks for the comments Sharon. I sure agree that the wine lists aren’t a good indicator of what’s on board. It’s a challenge getting to all the bars (plus restaurants) to get to ID favorites on cruises these days. It would be nice if some smart HAL employee could figure out a way to get good real-time info! (Inventory management???) Thanks again Jake. Your insights are really helping get ready for the cruise! Based on sea conditions, I’m thinking a bit more cool weather wear…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 26, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Good Morning, last night we skipped the main stage entertainment and watched "Dog". The current movie on demand selections are pretty good. Something new about the Mariner drink card we received. This time we could get any drink we wanted. It didn't need to be the special mariner cocktail. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 26, 2023 Author #118 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Today's daily program. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 26, 2023 Author #119 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Immigration schedule. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakedweller64 Posted May 26, 2023 #120 Share Posted May 26, 2023 On 5/25/2023 at 8:32 AM, semibeater said: I've been following and enjoying your blog and looking at daily's there seems to be a lack of casino activity including BJ and Texas hold em tournaments. Only Bingo and slot activity. Am I missing something? Do you frequent casino at all? We will be on the next B2B from Boston. Thanks in advance. just got off Zaandam last week. we were in the casino every night.The slot machines mostly old. didn’t see any jackpots.The casino is small we played Texas Holdem they also have BJ and 3card Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGinMTL Posted May 26, 2023 #121 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Thank you . We are boarding tomorrow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted May 26, 2023 #122 Share Posted May 26, 2023 16 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said: I finally adapted after being disappointed that my favorite Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc was no where to be seen. Noooo! That's my go-to white, too. I'm not on HAL again until next winter, so I hope they do some shopping!!!!! 4 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said: Something new about the Mariner drink card we received. This time we could get any drink we wanted. It didn't need to be the special mariner cocktail. That's good. the special cocktail didn't appeal to me. Oh, but wait. It doesn't matter--I have HIA for my next cruise. Maybe with so many people getting HIA, they figure they can be generous on the free Mariner drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC Posted May 26, 2023 #123 Share Posted May 26, 2023 On 5/25/2023 at 8:32 AM, semibeater said: I've been following and enjoying your blog and looking at daily's there seems to be a lack of casino activity including BJ and Texas hold em tournaments. Only Bingo and slot activity. Am I missing something? Do you frequent casino at all? We will be on the next B2B from Boston. Thanks in advance. The Holden table no longer exists on this ship. Much to my dismay these last 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC Posted May 26, 2023 #124 Share Posted May 26, 2023 That's hold'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 26, 2023 Author #125 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) Today is Bar Harbor day. It is a very brisk day and some shops aren't ready for the season. I recommend bringing a bag along with you if you plan on shopping. Some stores aren't giving out bags and others are charging a fee for a bag. On our return trip to the ship HAL had hot chocolate in the waiting area and is was hot and very good. Edited May 26, 2023 by Crazy For Cats Extra word 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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