PlainvilleGirl

I am wondering what nights are the formal nights so I can book an appointment for my hair. Thank you!

I didn't make myself very clear. We are figuring out our "budget" and I do not know what the suggested daily gratuity amount onboard is.

We are booked on the British Isles Explorer cruise for early July. Could someone tell me the amount of expected tips per day, per passenger? Thank you.

My husband and I are hoping to take this cruise this summer. We are currently on a "wait list". One question we have is about the "included" tours. What have experiences been with them rather than going on tours at additional expense? Thank you.

Your review is “spot on”. We are currently on the same cruise, also enjoying a Vista suite. We just came from breakfast in MDR; after 3 separate requests, our coffee refills and my English muffins never arrived. Overall, the dining services have not been what we are accustomed to on HAL. No lobster tail (other than at additional cost) offered the entire cruise. My husband was told he could order escargot 24 hours ahead and receive it for appetizer but it has never happened. The staff indeed work very hard but it seems they are either short staffed or not trained sufficiently. We have loved HAL on past cruises but we have been disappointed this time around.