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If memory serves 30 minutes or so. No immigration was required. We had an independent tour and didn’t have any issue.

Not sure I understand? Which of those is not English?

I’m currently using my iPhone. Problem solved.

Who told you 1-2 hours? We didn’t experience that. We did have friends skip that stop last year due to bad weather. They received a credit from the tour operator but no refund.

According to their FAQ online (but that doesn't mean it is current or correct based on their attention to detail online) Guests 21 years and older may bring Wine and Champagne onboard, however a corkage fee of USD $20.00 (which is subject to change without notice) will be applied to each bottle (max 750 ml in volume or less). Limitations apply. Wine brought in quantities deemed to be excessive by the vessel or security will be refused.

This reminds me of questions asked on an airline loyalty thread about non status friends using a status members perks. Then, as weeks go by, the original person is complaining about all of the non status folks in front of them or the long line to access the lounge. If everyone with a status/priority brings a friend (or two), eventually it waters down the perks you have earned/paid for.

I bring adapters and use the European plugs

Well at least I know when then jack my service fees up this year it goes to a worthwhile cause.

Apparently a large bank or banks. My parents on onboard now.

Not sure how it will help on Rotterdam 😃

I'm guessing a total of 5000 cruise nights (maybe I am high on that number) replied to this thread they have never seen a 4* or 5* line at guest services but they were all confused. Thank you for unconfusing them. How will we ever be able to trust any information they share on the forums again? Fingers crossed all of the new signs arrive from the printer in time for your cruise tomorrow!

They publish these itineraries 2 years in advance? I'm pretty sure they don't have an have a plan A and then publish Plan B to get bookings and switch to the Plan A.

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/dining/club-orange.html

In my experience you will receive refunds for prepaid items and then start from scratch. My gut tells me you will not benefit for all of the work involved. But my guy also tells me to visit the Dutch Cafe multiple times a day for treats, so it’s not exactly trustworthy.

I’ve had luck with my VPN on Rotterdam but only during periods of low usage (2am for instance)