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The real question that arises is why did Cunard not confirm their docking schedule with the cruise port before selling these cruises? surely the company and the ship that books first gets the space and it looks like would seem that someone else was awake and moved into what Cunard must have thought was theirs without asking. Terrible example of incompetant management.

Absolutely and your husband can wear one also.

Looks like it might be a move to make it easier to sell off a brand or two if needed to help out paying off debt.

You are far from being unreasonable. Crew members are hired and paid to be "of service" to the passengers and any praise or extra gratuity beyond the daily assement should be earned not solicited.

Go away for aweek and this thread is still pulling them in. Reminds one of an old Jane Fonda Movie. One yearns for the good old days of ship travel where there was no need to question a code as those that sailed in the first class cabins "knew" what was required of them before ever booking becasue they wore similar clothing both during the day and during their evenings both out and at home. and those traveling below the salt still wore their sunday best.

Since it well may be warm by then in NYC, hit the outdoor sailaway party. They should have a band to liven things up. If you are single, it is a good place and time to take an inventory of passengers that seem interesting. Most everyone will be in party mood and an offer to buy a beverage can move the week in the right direction.

What do you do if you are away from your home computer and do not have an app capable phone, if you do not receive the boarding pass before leaving home?

NCL runs many dress as you like cruises out of Boston. Suggest if you do not wish to be part of the HAL experience that you book with NCL. You can do an entire 12 days on NCL out of a gym bag.

Putting the two cruises on one reservation also costs you some potentail OBC particularly if you have Carnival stock.

Don't know why NCL doesn't show all these cozy restaurants when there are 5,000 hungry passengers fighting to get into them. That would be much more realitic.

Why not, you have to read and agree to about 10 pages of covid protocoll to sail to Austrlia.

I constantly read about "smart" jeans etc. Could someone please define the difference between "Smart" and "Dumb" attire.

A propr gentlemanwill always consider his significant othe when attending to events outside his own study. Too many men reduce their significant others to stand alone exhibits asthe men stagger about in their unkept appearance. They are NOT gentlemen.

You can take the man out of the cave but evidently you can not take the cave out of the man. Men with the exception of about 200 years ending in the 1960's have always distained from looking good for their significant others.

I know because San Diego is a US port, I will have to leave the ship for customs as will all passeners. Will HAL move my luggage betwen cabins if I have two different cabins due to the two bookings or do I have to lug it all off the ship and then lug it all back latter in the day?.

Last place you want to be is out doors at night when cruising the Amazon with the nasty bugs that can bring you a nice case of malaria or worse.

As of April 2023 accroding to the Coumbian Gov. Website, there are no estrictions nor requirements to enter Columbia other than the statndard on-line form with name etc.. There are volcano warnings and security warnings but no health warnings. Happy Days.

Canada must have a strong seamstress union as that much coin will wreck pants pockets.

Cash registers in the US do not have a draw for $2 bills. And for small places that require the help to make change without the assistance of a register, it would be a disaster. US folk are severely challanged when it comes to simple math.

Yes it was HAL.

Are they held in the theatre by the captain?

Years ago. HAL sent out pre- cruise questionaires to guests (Solos and couples) that had requested a large table at the second seating to insure compatable tablemates. The questions covered language spoken, careers, hobbies, prior travel, general interests etc. Do they still do this? Second question not at all related but why not use the space _ Is there a church service offered on Sunday mornings?

Thanks for the prompt answers to my questions. Will bring my own bar soap as I find the pump stuff not to my liking. Good to know that one must ask for twice a day service and I will do so. Also good to know that the cabin wil be ready on arrival on board. Did an NCL last January and the lugging of carry-on bags was a drag. Only one really unanswered question. Being a bit of a belt and suspenders guy, I would not use a luggage to the ship service but a luggage to my pre cruise hotel hopefully works because if it does not show I have time to go out and buy a full wardrobe. Not possible if th bags do not show on the ship if sent directly from home. Anyone done this?

Zaandam in Jan ft l to san d and back.

1. Can one havefresh fruit delivered to theroom every day by asking the steward when boarding or do you have to order it each day? 2. Turn down with a mint on the pillow? 3. Two aday room clean andfresh towels? 4. Bar soap or just that pump stuff? 5. Slippers and robe or just robe (Inside cabin) ? 6.wood or wire hangersand number? 7.Musicavailable in room? 8.on embarkation - does a staff member escort you to your cabin? 9. When are the cabins ready. Do we have to lug carry on to lunch or canwe leave things in the cabin? 10. Anyone shipped luggage via FedEx from the Boston area to Ft Lauderdale hotel? Thanks for all helpful responses. Note I have an inside cabin (Unless upgraded)