cruisecache&squash Posted January 25, 2006 #151 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Don't forget the comfy robes (for everyone now) and cute towel animals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagainsoon Posted January 25, 2006 #152 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Does the "O" have a Sky Deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 25, 2006 #153 Share Posted January 25, 2006 On the Vista class ships it's called the "Sports Deck." It's above the Crows Nest. Be CAREFUL, though ... it's dark up there at night and you don't really want to know what's going on. :D ;) :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagainsoon Posted January 25, 2006 #154 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks Greg, my DH and I really just want to go up there and look at the stars ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 25, 2006 #155 Share Posted January 25, 2006 On the Vista class ships it's called the "Sports Deck." It's above the Crows Nest. Be CAREFUL, though ... it's dark up there at night and you don't really want to know what's going on. :D ;) :eek: Yes I do. Preferably from first-hand experience. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagainsoon Posted January 25, 2006 #156 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Me Too RuthC :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 25, 2006 #157 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I really just want to go up there and look at the stars It is the best place on the ship to stargaze. VERY nice, indeed. I sometimes take my astronomical binoculars with me and lay out up there and check out the sky. It's amazing how much more you can see when you get away from the light and chemical pollution surrounding our cities and, indeed, the continents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 25, 2006 #158 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yes I do. Preferably from first-hand experience. :o FOFLMHO ... very very funny. Naughty, AND funny. :D :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted January 26, 2006 #159 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Longduo, On the Westerdam in Dec. 2004 and again on Volendam Nov. 2005, if I remember correctly, the charge for wash and press was $12 for all you could stuff in the bag provided. Shirts and slacks came back on hangers. You could have starched shirts if you wished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted January 26, 2006 #160 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Always trying to anticipate, please tell me the approximate dimensions of the laundry bag. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc713 Posted January 26, 2006 #161 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Yes I do. Preferably from first-hand experience. :o Hey, neighbor. Will be on the O March 4 - will check it out & let you know if there's anything interesting going on :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingclick Posted January 26, 2006 #162 Share Posted January 26, 2006 We are going on our first HAL cruise in February. This is a fantastic thread for anyone new to HAL. Let's keep it going and up near the top so others can find it. Do they still have the all the laundry and pressing you want for $7? That's a deal! Hope this bumps! Longduo I know that when I called about this the cost was now....$45 for the entire week long cruise on the Zuiderdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 26, 2006 #163 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Dutch "Bitterballen" served during the cocktail and Mariner's parties:) Pizza slices on the Vista class (better tasting than the S & R classes):) Smiling Lido waiters that take trays from the elderly and others that need it and find and escort them to their tables:) The friendly Filipino ladies of the Front Office:) The Indonesian and Filipino crew shows:) Theme nights in the Crow's Nest The Explorations Cafe! What an improvement Complimentary ship's tiles delivered to your cabin The energy and dedication of the ship's talented cast Stephen Card's awesome paintings in the stairwells Pax getting dressed up for formal night(s) Cutting a rug in the Ocean Bar before or after dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted January 27, 2006 #164 Share Posted January 27, 2006 What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted January 27, 2006 #165 Share Posted January 27, 2006 What is that?:confused: :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 27, 2006 #166 Share Posted January 27, 2006 What is that?:confused: :confused: Phyllis, They're small ceramic tiles (made to look like Delft's blue) with the name of the HAL ship you're on (i.e. Veendam I, Veendam II, etc.) on it and either the ship's likeness or a typical Dutch scene (i.e. a windmill, a couple in traditional Dutch costume, etc.). You will get one per passenger. It's a real neat little souvenier if you're into that type of thing:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapTown Jim Posted January 27, 2006 #167 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Copper... Aren't those tiles given to those who have cruise HAL before? I'll be a first time passenger in a couple months, but I was understanding those tiles were only given to Mariner members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted January 27, 2006 #168 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Aren't those tiles given to those who have cruise HAL before? I'll be a first time passenger in a couple months, but I was understanding those tiles were only given to Mariner members. That is correct. Normally one must have sailed on HAL once before in order to get the tiles. They are very nice. I have quite a collection of them, and it keeps growing. Some of us, here, probably have enough to tile a whole bathroom ... or kitchen back splash! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 27, 2006 #169 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Copper...Aren't those tiles given to those who have cruise HAL before? I'll be a first time passenger in a couple months, but I was understanding those tiles were only given to Mariner members. Yep Jim, you'll get them on your 2nd cruise, just as the Rev answered. Have an awesome cruise and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERKIMER417 Posted January 27, 2006 #170 Share Posted January 27, 2006 A question for an old timer - multiple HAL cruiser that is - what creative thing do you do with your Mariner Pin? I just got mine in the mail with my cruise documents and wondered. I'm short tim'in Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 27, 2006 #171 Share Posted January 27, 2006 A question for an old timer - multiple HAL cruiser that is - what creative thing do you do with your Mariner Pin? Lose it. Now, the 25- and 50-day pins are another story. Those are tasteful, and are usually worn to the Mariner's Party. I keep mine on the medallion ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSea Posted January 28, 2006 #172 Share Posted January 28, 2006 They're small ceramic tiles (made to look like Delft's blue) with the name of the HAL ship you're on (i.e. Veendam I, Veendam II, etc.) on it and either the ship's likeness or a typical Dutch scene (i.e. a windmill, a couple in traditional Dutch costume, etc.). Can you give the dimensions on the tiles? I'm trying to think of what I can do with the one I'll get on my upcoming cruise, and it would help to know the size. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted January 28, 2006 #173 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Can you give the dimensions on the tiles? I'm trying to think of what I can do with the one I'll get on my upcoming cruise, and it would help to know the size. Thanks! Without going to measure mine, though I'll be glad to do that, I would estimate about 3x3 or 4x4, similar to a coaster. In fact, some people use them as coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 28, 2006 #174 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Sue, the peach from GA is pretty much right on;) They're 3 3/4 x 3/3/4. Here's a scan of one. Have an awesome cruise on the Zuiderdam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akur23 Posted January 28, 2006 #175 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Mariner Pin? I just got mine in the mail with my cruise documents and wondered. We just got our docs for our second HAL cruise and there were no pins. Was it because we booked thru a consolidator? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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