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So now that you think you have the cruise ship figured out...you're going to absolutely love the airports and planes!
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Booted From My Cabin. Where Should I go?
PACD_JG replied to mxschwartz's topic in Holland America Line
I'm curious now too. How old are your kids? And does HAL know you have kids? -
Just something to ponder and something I admit I struggle with at times. COSETTE: I just got free french fries from the fast-food joint. . MICHAEL: I just went there and I had to pay! Why did you get it free? Is it because I'm white? Is it because I'm male? Is it because I'm American? COSETTE: Why can't you just be happy for somebody else?
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Since you are seeking approval, best not to ask this question on the TripAdvisor Maui forum - you'll get your head ripped off and the mods won't protect you there.
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HAL updates "Travel Well" Covid-19 Protocols & Procedures
PACD_JG replied to SUESEABE's topic in Holland America Line
It will be interesting if HAL does a comparison of new bookings vs cancellations. As for me, I'm going to try and convince the brother-in-law to join me in spreading germs on my Thanksgiving cruise on the Nieuw Statendam. -
Some questions regarding upcoming cruise on Zuiderdam
PACD_JG replied to sami99's topic in Holland America Line
I'm more surprised that HAL did not force you to book a quad, which would mean it would come with a sofa bed and a Pullman. If it's the same sized sofa that is on the Koningsdam, then a 4 and 7 year old would be comfortable sharing it - the width was between a full and a twin. -
When will HAL announce Fall/Winter 2023 Caribbean Cruises?
PACD_JG replied to travelbug615's topic in Holland America Line
HAL is late to the game. Princess already has a cruise listed that will be in Mazatlan (path of totality) during the April 8, 2024 total eclipse. -
As you all know Have It All comes with $100 shore excursion credit. Literally the only excursion on the Eastern Caribbean cruise I was interested in was riding the horses, but that is already sold out. Used free money to get 2 clamshells. Anyway, I looked on the Carnival site and you can rent the do-it-yourselves kayaks, boats, floats, etc. as an excursion. On the HAL site you can't. Does anybody know if I actually can use the HAL shore excursion credit for the DIY toys?
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Koningsdam Crew Member missing near Juneau after going overboard
PACD_JG replied to AKJonesy's topic in Holland America Line
Lorenzo Anthony Holmes - he was in the B.B. King's All-Star Band. https://www.kxjradio.com/news/news-of-the-north/jpd-releases-statement-on-man-missing-from-cruise-ship/ -
Koningsdam Crew Member missing near Juneau after going overboard
PACD_JG replied to AKJonesy's topic in Holland America Line
Have they released a name yet? I sincerely hope it's nobody I met less than 5 weeks ago. 😢 -
Would you fly from ATL to TPA day of cruise in Feb?
PACD_JG replied to kelbell's topic in Florida Departures
Just to be clear, I would make a 7 hour drive the morning of the cruise (I view a hotel the night prior as a waste of money). Leave early enough to beat the morning rush hour in Atlanta. I know, YMMV (literally), but I find driving 12 hour days easy. Now being a passenger for 12 hours...a different story. -
Just an FYI for families - The Holland America website now includes kids are free promotion in probably all their bookings (wasn't there yesterday). Just put a 2023 Alaska cruise on the Koningsdam (again) on hold and saved $1000 (was $499 per kid in the same stateroom).
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Would you fly from ATL to TPA day of cruise in Feb?
PACD_JG replied to kelbell's topic in Florida Departures
No...because I would just drive. It's only 7 hours. -
Flight to Seattle canceled - can we board Eurodam in Juneau?
PACD_JG replied to LoraJ's topic in Holland America Line
LoraJ did all the right things here: SOP is to fly in the day before. I sympathize with the OP and I do believe I will now be making the 17 hour drive from OH to Fort Lauderdale and back instead of flying for my Thanksgiving cruise. -
Pre-paying crew tips-is this rate fair for the crew?
PACD_JG replied to steve4031's topic in Holland America Line
Not sure if there is a pre-paid tax or not, but I can guarantee there is NO tax if you don't pay it and let HAL calculate it while cruising. I was just on a cruise in June and the wife and I had crew appreciation included in our fare and the kids didn't. A charge of $17.00 a day (we were in a Vista Suite, times 7) showed up on the statement for each of them. -
Flight to Seattle canceled - can we board Eurodam in Juneau?
PACD_JG replied to LoraJ's topic in Holland America Line
Well now I'm hooked. Is the OP's original flight in the day of embarkation? -
https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/glacier-bay-port-494?tab=schedule&month=2023-08#schedule
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Since there's two threads from two different folks on the same cruise: First off, super jealous, as I'm looking to do this in 2026 once my last kid graduates high school as a gift for the wife and I. But I just looked at the HAL site and this cruise is only available once in 2023...on the Zaandam. Any insight on why they would switch ships?