Live from the Volendam - New England & Canada (May 25 to June 1)

Rubyfisch · May 25

I find it amusing that Holland luggage tags are just slightly too big for my holders (which I bought for Royal Caribbean). Before I left for London, I engaged in some oragami to get them to fit (and printed them at 70% scale). I've now tagged our checked bags. And took care of the rest of the random things in the fridge. Time to take out the compost, trash, and recycling.

DeeniEncinitas · May 25

12 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

I find it amusing that Holland luggage tags are just slightly too big for my holders (which I bought for Royal Caribbean). Before I left for London, I engaged in some oragami to get them to fit (and printed them at 70% scale). I've now tagged our checked bags. And took care of the rest of the random things in the fridge. Time to take out the compost, trash, and recycling.

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Aloha Rubyfisch

Time to leave this world behind, and step into the magical world of relaxation and cruising! Hope embarkation is smooth going, and SAILAWAY is wonderful!

Bon Voyage

🌺Mahalo

Denise 🙂

Rubyfisch · May 25

After one minor peanut butter related incident and one set of missing headphones, we are headed for the T.

Rubyfisch · May 25

10:48 - on a moving train from Alewife.

Rubyfisch · May 25

Waiting for the SL2 ....

Rubyfisch · May 25

Entertaining myself so I don't annoy everyone by bouncing like a puppy ....

Rubyfisch · May 25

Also, if you aren't familiar with the Silver Line, you need the SL2. When they see your suitcases, they'll tell you to get on the SL1 to the airport. Google maps also tells you the wrong stop. I mean, it works, but there is one right at the port - literally next to where you turn in you bags.

Rubyfisch · May 25

It took about 15 minutes to drop our bags and check in. We are waiting the chairs now, but it seems like people have gotten on.

Boston proper · May 25

Thank you for taking us along! I'm really looking forward to your live reports. We are on a Zuiderdam cruise with basically the same itinerary in late summer. Have a wonderful time!

Rubyfisch · May 25

36 minutes ago, Boston proper said:

Thank you for taking us along! I'm really looking forward to your live reports. We are on a Zuiderdam cruise with basically the same itinerary in late summer. Have a wonderful time!

Which one? We are on one in August.

Rubyfisch · May 25

Best dessert .... Peanut butter silk pie ...

Rubyfisch · May 25

We're in a vista suite - here are a couple of pictures. We've asked our stewards to put the beds together.

Room:

Current view:

Rubyfisch · May 25

Cabins were ready when we walked on at noon.

Boston proper · May 25

50 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

Which one? We are on one in August.

B2B starting on 8/24. First time on HAL and can't wait!

Rubyfisch · May 25

3 minutes ago, Boston proper said:

B2B starting on 8/24. First time on HAL and can't wait!

We are on the first one up to Quebec.

Rubyfisch · May 25

I feel like the muster station check in would be better if they did it on boarding, like Royal Caribbean does.

3.2k · May 25

19 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

I feel like the muster station check in would be better if they did it on boarding, like Royal Caribbean does.

I am not familiar with RC muster station check in. How is it different/better? Do you go to your muster station immediately after boarding? If so, I would not like to carry my luggage to the muster station.

I am happy with HALs process. Go to my cabin, turn on the safety video, unpack while watching, relax with a drink, go to my muster station anytime before sailaway and have key card scanned.

Enjoy your cruise!