oldbluff Posted January 3 #626 Share Posted January 3 10 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Thanks so much! The celebration on the ship continues with Mariner lunch today. I know it's not for the holiday, but I like to think it's special. 😏 Good move to have a large number of officers and staff sit at tables with passengers at the Mariner lunch. I don’t recall seeing this before. It builds connections. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #627 Share Posted January 3 Tomorrow's Daily Steward says tomorrow is last day to send laundry - that means they're preparing to kick us off 😪 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #628 Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, oakridger said: I haven't gone to one in years either and the menus from 2022 were pretty bad too. It's great to see that HAL has upped their Mariner Luncheon game in the last six months based on postings I've seen on Cruise Critic! I will attend on my next cruise in May. 🙂 ~Nancy The one last month on NS was also good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #629 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, BetsyS. said: I'm sorry your Stars lost to the Canadiens tonight 4-3. Their next game is Thursday, 1/4 against Colorado Avalanche. Thanks for all your reports, pictures and menus. I love pictures of the food! Have fun at the Orange Party! I do have more spa pictures for you, just need to get them posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #630 Share Posted January 3 19 minutes ago, oldbluff said: Good move to have a large number of officers and staff sit at tables with passengers at the Mariner lunch. I don’t recall seeing this before. It builds connections. Yes, I agree it's a good move even though we didn't have one at our table. I don't recall seeing it before either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbluff Posted January 3 #631 Share Posted January 3 18 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: Yes, I agree it's a good move even though we didn't have one at our table. I don't recall seeing it before either. We didn’t have one either. But good to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #632 Share Posted January 3 Cabin pictures - I did move a few things around before taking some pictures. Outlets at the desk Under the desk & drawers Top drawer has blow dryer & mirror "Dry bar" and home to my fruit bowl. This is to the left of the bed leading to the safe, fridge & closets. Table closest to the wall - side furthest from the door. Left side of bed. There is space between the bed and the corner "dry bar" unit. Distance between foot of bed and wall. TV does not pull out or swivel. The metal tension strings beneath the TV are great storage. Farthest left closet has 2 shelves Top portion of left closet Bottom section of right closet has 4 shelves Top section of right closet 3 drawers under the fridge Safe above fridge Bathroom is shower only 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SonuvaBeach Posted January 3 #633 Share Posted January 3 We are really enjoying YOUR cruise! 😄 I love all the photos. We may have to go the the Mariners Luncheon this year, too! One quick question: Is the safe big enough for a 15 inch lap top? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted January 3 #634 Share Posted January 3 @Haljo1935 my apologies if this question has been covered earlier, senior moment of forgetfulness here. Is the cabin door magnetic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting2retire Posted January 3 #635 Share Posted January 3 Quick question re Mariner’s Lunch. I am 4 star but my travel companion is not. Can she attend with me or is the invitation restricted to me? I have never attended, but this menu really appeals to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSegars Posted January 3 #636 Share Posted January 3 10 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Tomorrow's Daily Steward says tomorrow is last day to send laundry - that means they're preparing to kick us off 😪 When did they move the World Stage Shows to 8:00pm? In previous cruises it has always been 9:00pm. We will be on the Jan 30 cruise. With an 8:00pm show one must eat by 6:30. Too early for me. So either show before dinner or no show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruisers Posted January 3 #637 Share Posted January 3 19 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Many officers and senior crew were lined up greeting passengers as we entered the MDR for the Mariners Lunch. They were lined up at both doors and into the dining room - very nice welcome. Numbers were for certain passengers to sit at specific tables. Officers had reserved assigned seating; this is the Director of F&B. Menu Captain gave a champagne toast🥂 thanking Mariners for helping them get through the pandemic - he's happy to see so many back on HAL cruising again and said he appreciates us saving their jobs. It was a nice toast and nice lunch. At what level do passengers get invited to this luncheon? Recently on the Oosterdam TA crossing, there was a late afternoon cocktail party but it was for 4 stars and above. No special lunch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeh10641 Posted January 3 #638 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 16 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Not all these pictures are from today; they're misc pictures taken across the time onboard. If there's something you want to see, just let me know - 3 days left. Are we playing Mahjong or "Deal or No Deal?"🙄 The views up here are fabulous - so is the coffee and, well - everything! Hi, Haljo1935, We love the Crows Nest for its peace and quiet (to read), the view, the food and the drinks. And not to forget, Trivia (on past cruises). Madie and Jim Edited January 3 by jeh10641 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #639 Share Posted January 3 3 hours ago, waiting2retire said: Quick question re Mariner’s Lunch. I am 4 star but my travel companion is not. Can she attend with me or is the invitation restricted to me? I have never attended, but this menu really appeals to me. I was not asked to present the invitation or any verification of Mariner status, so, at least this lunch on this ship, could have brought a guest. For the wine tastings on different ships, I've taken guests w/o issue. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #640 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, LSegars said: When did they move the World Stage Shows to 8:00pm? In previous cruises it has always been 9:00pm. We will be on the Jan 30 cruise. With an 8:00pm show one must eat by 6:30. Too early for me. So either show before dinner or no show. Not sure when the show times were moved; that has been discussed at our dinner table a few times. It doesn't work well for late dining (730 on this ship), for sure, and the 6pm show time has an awkward gap between the end of the show and start of dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #641 Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Desert Cruisers said: At what level do passengers get invited to this luncheon? Recently on the Oosterdam TA crossing, there was a late afternoon cocktail party but it was for 4 stars and above. No special lunch. I've been receiving them since hitting 4* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #642 Share Posted January 3 7 hours ago, SonuvaBeach said: We are really enjoying YOUR cruise! 😄 I love all the photos. We may have to go the the Mariners Luncheon this year, too! One quick question: Is the safe big enough for a 15 inch lap top? No ruler to measure, but took a couple pictures using the Daily as a "size guide." Note that the safe has about a 1" lip all the way around it so the opening is approx 1" narrower then the inside. See the screensot close-up of the backside of the Daily for reference on the size of the lip. The edge of the page is touching the wall of the safe. The Daily is longways in the safe w/the top edge touching the inside of the safe. You can see how much room is left - just remember the "lip" around the safe. If the computer just fits, you may have to angle it to clear the lip. My laptop fits w/o issue but it's a baby 13" 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishbk Posted January 3 #643 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: I was not asked to present the invitation or any verification of Mariner status, so, at least this lunch on this ship, could have brought a guest. For the wine tastings on different ships, I've taken guests w/o issue. HAL’s policies extend Mariner benefits to the passenger with the highest status so long as they are sharing a cabin. A little while back, when my husband was 4 star and I was 5 star, he would also get the complementary day in the thermal suite and 2 specialty dining benefits. Edited January 3 by trishbk 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted January 3 #644 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Desert Cruisers said: At what level do passengers get invited to this luncheon? Recently on the Oosterdam TA crossing, there was a late afternoon cocktail party but it was for 4 stars and above. No special lunch. @Desert Cruisers we were on the Oosterdam TA and the cocktail party was for 3* and up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted January 3 #645 Share Posted January 3 19 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: The views up here are fabulous - so is the coffee and, well - everything! The Crow's Nest is a wonderful place to sit and relax. I do wish though I could enjoy it more. I am one of "those" people who hates sea days as I think to myself, "why pay $$ to sit and read a book or put a puzzle together when I can easily enjoy that at home?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #646 Share Posted January 3 6 hours ago, Hogladyrider said: @Haljo1935 my apologies if this question has been covered earlier, senior moment of forgetfulness here. Is the cabin door magnetic? Yes, both the cabin door and bathroom doors are magnetic. In these pictures, I used magnetic hooks to demonstrate. Cabin hall side Cabin inside Bathroom outside Bathroom inside 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #647 Share Posted January 3 Ok, here we go. Which to do first - talk about the most recent sighting of the 4 legged passengers or the incredibly adorable animal invasion at the Lido? Or show breakfast? I'll do that first- it's quick cuz I didn't take pictures of anything except the menu (gotta see the daily specials) and Tablemate's food. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 3 Author #648 Share Posted January 3 I really wish they offered Luggage Direct in San Diego. 😪Brown 1 puts me in the 1st group to the airport. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted January 3 #649 Share Posted January 3 @Haljo1935..thank you so much for the info on the doors. I have a magnetic sign for our cabin door. Will make it easier for us to find our cabin after out and about for the evening! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted January 3 #650 Share Posted January 3 9 hours ago, SonuvaBeach said: One quick question: Is the safe big enough for a 15 inch lap top? Yes it will accept my Dell Inspiron 15 inch laptop. You need to insert it at a 45° angle through the door and not flat, but it will sit flat on the floor of the safe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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