HAL newbie questions about HIA

[PJB3]

Sorry, I've searched all over but can't seem to find answers to two simple questions.

1. I didn't sign up for HIA when booking, but I assume I can still sign up at a later point, but where??  I don't see anything on the HAL site where I manage my trip. (Lots of other packages)

2. My trip isn't until July 2025, so are there ever any discounts on the HIA package? Black Friday, etc?

[SeaMatesNYC]

7 minutes ago, PJB3 said:

Sorry, I've searched all over but can't seem to find answers to two simple questions.

1. I didn't sign up for HIA when booking, but I assume I can still sign up at a later point, but where??  I don't see anything on the HAL site where I manage my trip. (Lots of other packages)

2. My trip isn't until July 2025, so are there ever any discounts on the HIA package? Black Friday, etc?

Under “Manage my Cruise” go to “Beverage Packages.” It should be there, at least it is for me. Some fares it may not be available and it may take some time for it to show, but it is clearly there for me and even on “promo” non-casino cruise bookings it has shown up for us. While it is more than just a beverage package, that’s where they put it. I’ve not seen sales. $55 per day of purchased post booking. 

[julia]

Yes, HIA can be added later... call your TA or HAL directly. You'll want to add it before you sail, as it's more $ once onboard.

[crystalspin]

US$55 pppd for all days that have a night, i.e. the stated length of your cruise.

[PJB3]

Thank you!

 

[CHOPPERTESTER]

You'll have to do the math. If you have HAL cancellation insurance and add HIA they will increase your insurance contribution as well versus waiting until you get onboard to add HIA.

[cccole]

We were on a 21 day cruise in January, did not purchase HIA when booking, and there was a sale prior to the cruise.  It was substantial enough that we decided that the HIA would be worth it.  Cherie

[SeaMatesNYC]

1 hour ago, cccole said:

We were on a 21 day cruise in January, did not purchase HIA when booking, and there was a sale prior to the cruise.  It was substantial enough that we decided that the HIA would be worth it.  Cherie

There was a sale on Have it all?  What was the price per day?  Roughly (with $55 being the prevailing price). 

[SeaMatesNYC]

2 hours ago, CHOPPERTESTER said:

You'll have to do the math. If you have HAL cancellation insurance and add HIA they will increase your insurance contribution as well versus waiting until you get onboard to add HIA.

They sell HIA once aboard? Or the beverage package?  What’s the onboard price for HIA?

[cccole]

1 hour ago, SeaMatesNYC said:

There was a sale on Have it all?  What was the price per day?  Roughly (with $55 being the prevailing price). 

I will go back to my records and let you know.  I just happened to be looking at the HAL site for something about our cruise and it popped up.  My TA thought it was a good deal.  Cherie 

[julia]

6 hours ago, SeaMatesNYC said:

They sell HIA once aboard? Or the beverage package?  What’s the onboard price for HIA?

In a few posts that mentioned purchasing the HIA onboard, it looked to be $65/pp/pd (so $10 pd increase).  Not 100% certain though.

[MommyAJ6]

On 4/24/2024 at 4:09 PM, cccole said:

We were on a 21 day cruise in January, did not purchase HIA when booking, and there was a sale prior to the cruise.  It was substantial enough that we decided that the HIA would be worth it.  Cherie

Following,, I've been wondering the same thing!

[poffles]

I have a related question to this ...

 

If the cruise booked is sailing much further out, would adding HIA later still qualify as an HIA Early Booking add on or is the Early Booking only an offer at time of booking?  This is all assuming the offer still shows (later) as available if booked new.

 

 

[POA1]

Adding HIA now should give you the HIA+ version which would give you crew appreciation, premium Wi-Fi & the Elite Beverage Package. It's a much better deal than waiting until later. It's the same price either way.

 

You can add it up until about 3 or 4 days before sailing. That's when pre purchased items get transmitted to the ship. It won't be the plus version then though.

[POA1]

On 4/24/2024 at 11:58 PM, julia said:

In a few posts that mentioned purchasing the HIA onboard, it looked to be $65/pp/pd (so $10 pd increase).  Not 100% certain though.

You are 100% correct. 😁