pspercy Posted May 28, 2009 #376 Share Posted May 28, 2009 "a bad day at sea beats a good day on land anytime!" Maybe on a cruise liner, but not always on other vessels:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 28, 2009 Author #377 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good morning everyone! I'm hoping we get the go ahead today :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingding Posted May 28, 2009 #378 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good morning everyone! I'm hoping we get the go ahead today :D Here's hoping that today is the day!!!! Question: I am going to need a handicap room for my Sister and BIL, should I be worried as to avaliability? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 28, 2009 Author #379 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Here's hoping that today is the day!!!! Question: I am going to need a handicap room for my Sister and BIL, should I be worried as to avaliability? Just wondering. Probably depends on what type of cabin they want - inside, outside, or balcony. Once you know you may what to call Holland America and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted May 28, 2009 #380 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Here's hoping that today is the day!!!! Question: I am going to need a handicap room for my Sister and BIL, should I be worried as to avaliability? Just wondering. I woudn't take the gamble and wait. There aren't that many handicap cabins and it would be a shame if they couldn't go on this cruise because they were booked up! Remember, you can book one now direct with HAL and switch over to the group or another TA by making a simple phone call to HAL to switch it. Don't worry about the price HAL charges now, because you will get the discount when you switch. You are not locked into anything....you can even change catagories later. I have had to cancel a cruise before because a handicap didn't open up and my Mom can't cruise without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emliss Posted May 28, 2009 #381 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi All, Been "lurking" for a couple of days. Saw this HAL itinerary a few weeks ago and got excited. Really like the Kodiak, and Homer ports. Had planned to book later this year for the end of August 2010, but this cruise looks too good to pass up. This is our 2nd cruise to Alaska (2nd cruise ...period). We went RC Southbound in 2007 after an 8 day independent land tour. WINGDING, that trip was, in part, to celebrate my retirement from the NJ Department of Transporation after 31 years of service. My DB, DN, DM, and DH and I are watching to see what the pricing will be on this group cruise and we may decide to go in May, not August. How does cabin choice work on a group cruise? I have specific cabins in mind and wonder what the chances are of getting them through a group. Later, Emliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 28, 2009 Author #382 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi All,Been "lurking" for a couple of days. Saw this HAL itinerary a few weeks ago and got excited. Really like the Kodiak, and Homer ports. Had planned to book later this year for the end of August 2010, but this cruise looks too good to pass up. This is our 2nd cruise to Alaska (2nd cruise ...period). We went RC Southbound in 2007 after an 8 day independent land tour. WINGDING, that trip was, in part, to celebrate my retirement from the NJ Department of Transporation after 31 years of service. My DB, DN, DM, and DH and I are watching to see what the pricing will be on this group cruise and we may decide to go in May, not August. How does cabin choice work on a group cruise? I have specific cabins in mind and wonder what the chances are of getting them through a group. Later, Emliss You should be able to pick your cabin so I don't think that is an issue :) Welcome and hopefully we will be official soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 28, 2009 Author #383 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Time for another update....and let me know if I left anyone out! Linda (LEtue) and Margie(hmstins) Sillyjilly Marian (BldLvr) & DH Joanne (JoKen1) Snook & DW Laurie (lstrong) Mash1 & DH pspercy & DW cruisinbanjo & Mrs Banjo farkle& DH TravelinGrandma & DH Chelly LVSue & SIL Syran & DF papergypsy & DH & DD Sean (Tinknock50) wingding & DW, Sister & BIL Sue (bjbear) Donna (PT Cruisin) Janie (tjcletsgo) Rose (azrose) & Steve Phyllis (phyllisrf) Susan (FurryPetMom) Diane (DizzyDallasDi) Eric (eaglesfan34) Michele (furniturelady) katybird Kim (bellamom6) emliss Here is what we're planning so far: Group Hotel Rates Pre Cruise Dinner & Get Together Group Transportation to the Ship Sailaway Gathering - "Say Goodbye to Seattle" On Board Get Togethers - this could include the days we are viewing Hubbard Glacier or sailing in Tracy Arm? On Board Acitivities - casino slot pull, scavenger hunt, gift exchange (something from your local area?) Trivia (could even be Alaska or Ship related) "On Deck for the Cure" walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellamom6 Posted May 29, 2009 #384 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Time for another update....and let me know if I left anyone out! Linda (LEtue) and Margie(hmstins) Sillyjilly Marian (BldLvr) & DH Joanne (JoKen1) Snook & DW Laurie (lstrong) Mash1 & DH pspercy & DW cruisinbanjo & Mrs Banjo farkle& DH TravelinGrandma & DH Chelly LVSue & SIL Syran & DF papergypsy & DH & DD Sean (Tinknock50) wingding & DW, Sister & BIL Sue (bjbear) Donna (PT Cruisin) Janie (tjcletsgo) Rose (azrose) & Steve Phyllis (phyllisrf) Susan (FurryPetMom) Diane (DizzyDallasDi) Eric (eaglesfan34) Michele (furniturelady) katybird Kim (bellamom6) emliss Here is what we're planning so far: Group Hotel Rates Pre Cruise Dinner & Get Together Group Transportation to the Ship Sailaway Gathering - "Say Goodbye to Seattle" On Board Get Togethers - this could include the days we are viewing Hubbard Glacier or sailing in Tracy Arm? On Board Acitivities - casino slot pull, scavenger hunt, gift exchange (something from your local area?) Trivia (could even be Alaska or Ship related) "On Deck for the Cure" walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation My DH Fred and DD (will be 8 by then!) will be with me as well! We leave this Sat on the Westerdam, cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 29, 2009 Author #385 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Kim, thanks for the update! Have a great time on your cruise :D Linda (LEtue) and Margie(hmstins) Sillyjilly Marian (BldLvr) & DH Joanne (JoKen1) Snook & DW Laurie (lstrong) Mash1 & DH pspercy & DW cruisinbanjo & Mrs Banjo farkle& DH TravelinGrandma & DH Chelly LVSue & SIL Syran & DF papergypsy & DH & DD Sean (Tinknock50) wingding & DW, Sister & BIL Sue (bjbear) Donna (PT Cruisin) Janie (tjcletsgo) Rose (azrose) & Steve Phyllis (phyllisrf) Susan (FurryPetMom) Diane (DizzyDallasDi) Eric (eaglesfan34) Michele (furniturelady) katybird Kim (bellamom6), Fred & DD emliss Here is what we're planning so far: Group Hotel Rates Pre Cruise Dinner & Get Together Group Transportation to the Ship Sailaway Gathering - "Say Goodbye to Seattle" On Board Get Togethers - this could include the days we are viewing Hubbard Glacier or sailing in Tracy Arm? On Board Acitivities - casino slot pull, scavenger hunt, gift exchange (something from your local area?) Trivia (could even be Alaska or Ship related) "On Deck for the Cure" walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted May 29, 2009 #386 Share Posted May 29, 2009 My DH Fred and DD (will be 8 by then!) will be with me as well! We leave this Sat on the Westerdam, cant wait! Bon Voyage! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellamom6 Posted May 29, 2009 #387 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Bon Voyage! Have a great cruise! Thanks! I have packed and re-packed now 3 times! I managed to get everything into carry ons!! Tip...REI sells these amazing vacuum (think Space Bag) bags that compress everything, you do not need the vacuum. I was pretty impressed with my packing ability on this one and saving the $$ on not checking bags to spend in Alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 29, 2009 Author #388 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks! I have packed and re-packed now 3 times! I managed to get everything into carry ons!! Tip...REI sells these amazing vacuum (think Space Bag) bags that compress everything, you do not need the vacuum. I was pretty impressed with my packing ability on this one and saving the $$ on not checking bags to spend in Alaska! Okay, what did I miss. What is REI? I always forget about my space bags and really need to get them out and start using them again. You may have found something better though so let me know the name of the store :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 29, 2009 Author #389 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Happy Friday everyone. I just sent Laura a follow-up in response to her email of last Thursday. Just in case we got lost in the shuffle....so stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 29, 2009 #390 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Okay, what did I miss. What is REI? http://www.rei.com/ Sporting/hiking/camping gear and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 29, 2009 #391 Share Posted May 29, 2009 They call them "compression bags" http://www.rei.com/search?query=compression+bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellamom6 Posted May 29, 2009 #392 Share Posted May 29, 2009 They call them "compression bags" http://www.rei.com/search?query=compression+bag They work awesome! Even my husband was impressed 2 girls only 2 bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 29, 2009 Author #393 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks! Now maybe I can pack my pillow too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted May 29, 2009 #394 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Was fooling around starting a booking on the HAL site itself. Just like some of the online TAs, it offers only units on the lowest deck when requesting "E" or "F", for example. I guess I thought you could click on a cabin on the deck you want - kinda like on an airplane seating chart :confused: Apparently not ! Presumably you have to call them to get anything different than the online "best possible" selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted May 29, 2009 #395 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Was fooling around starting a booking on the HAL site itself. Just like some of the online TAs, it offers only units on the lowest deck when requesting "E" or "F", for example. I guess I thought you could click on a cabin on the deck you want - kinda like on an airplane seating chart :confused: Apparently not ! Presumably you have to call them to get anything different than the online "best possible" selection. pspercy, It's another one of the "improvements" to the HAL site. Before you could have the option of entering a prefered cabin number. Now you can't. Seems you have to call now. Another bright idea from the person who came up with rolling in transfers without asking you.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSue Posted May 29, 2009 #396 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Has this really been going on for over a month??? Do we have to wait over another weekend? Arghhh!! Grrrrr!! Do I book my Paris tickets or not??? (Sorry, I'm in my second childhood and terribly impatient.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted May 29, 2009 #397 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Has this really been going on for over a month??? Do we have to wait over another weekend? Arghhh!! Grrrrr!! Do I book my Paris tickets or not??? (Sorry, I'm in my second childhood and terribly impatient.) I know the feeling. Maybe we should start contest.....Guess when the group rates will come. I say a week from today....any other guesses? Actually, I don't know why I should be concerned. I already have the cabin I need booked through HAL. I can lesuirely switch to someone else at any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katybird Posted May 29, 2009 #398 Share Posted May 29, 2009 We have never cruised on a group cruise. How much less are groups rates usually? Is it significant? I'm sure it varies depending on many factors so don't know if this can even be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted May 29, 2009 #399 Share Posted May 29, 2009 We have never cruised on a group cruise. How much less are groups rates usually? Is it significant? I'm sure it varies depending on many factors so don't know if this can even be answered. I have never sailed on a group cruise either. I think the best bet is to get some quotes now so you can compare when the group rates become available. I am really hoping the group rate is less. My gut tells me it may not be, but I can dream. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katybird Posted May 29, 2009 #400 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I have never sailed on a group cruise either. I think the best bet is to get some quotes now so you can compare when the group rates become available. I am really hoping the group rate is less. My gut tells me it may not be, but I can dream. :) Yes, I have several quotes. It is always a good idea to do your homework! It will be very interesting to hear the group rates. Katy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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