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  1. The 20 or so times I have eaten lunch at the Pinnacle, not once have I had a reservation, and the place is almost empty. It is open only on Sea Days. Just ate there today, over the top good.
  2. Best way I know to be comfortable, buy cloths that fit.
  3. If you buy something on the island HAL will charge you the tax, just like any store you shop in, you buy something at CVS and if it is taxable, CVS charges you the tax and sends it off to the state. When you are on a HAL ship in Miami port and you buy a drink, they charge you Florida sales tax. Hope this helps.
  4. Just read the article, HAL has no increased costs at all. The individual making a purchase will be charged 10% VAT (sales tax)
  5. This is the Official communication from HAL. It is completely contrary to your e-mail. 1. was that e-mail about this cruise? 2. Why did they send it out. I find it difficult to think that HAL would want the entire passenger list to show up at once. 3. Have you cruised since they sent you that notice, if yes, what was the procedure? 4. I have communicated with a couple of folks that are on Konigsdam right now, and they boarded at their assigned times, which was regulated by employees of the Port. 5. I am not trying to pick a fight here, just wanting to be sure we all have current, accurate and correct information. Thanks for the copy of the e-mail. Boarding Procedures We strongly encourage you to complete the check-in process at our website at hollandamerica.com and to download the Holland America Line Navigator App. Go to the Navigator App and upload a photo.After you have completed the Online Check-in process, please print a Boarding Pass or access your electronic boarding pass on Navigator. Upon arrival at the pier, you will need to present your Boarding Pass, have your passport and applicable visas verified and your picture taken if you have not uploaded a photo on Navigator. Your stateroom keycard will be delivered to your stateroom. Please Note: This online procedure must be completed prior to your sail date. If you completed the Online Check-in, please have the following documents ready to present at check-in: Express Docs including your Boarding Pass Proper proof of citizenship Applicable Visas U.S. government security regulations require us to submit certain guest information to law enforcement authorities at least 60 minutes prior to departure. To meet this requirement, we must have the necessary information in our records at least 90 minutes before departure. If we do not have your information by this deadline, you will be unable to sail. Guests are urged to complete the Online Check-in process before leaving home. Guests who wait to check in at the terminal risk being unable to sail even if they arrive at the terminal before the vessel leaves. You will be responsible for all costs you incur to join the vessel at the next port. Ship Identification Card: Upon completion of check-in you will receive a ship identification card. This ship ID card serves as your identification for security procedures when embarking and disembarking the ship, and for making purchases on board. It is also your access card to your stateroom. Please Note: Please have your ship ID card and a valid picture identification issued by an official government agency ready and available whenever getting on or off the ship, as you will need to scan your ship ID card at the gangway for boarding. Also, although not required at the ship gangway, you may be required to present a valid picture ID to pass through terminal security. Embarkation Time: Your assigned check-in time is printed on the Boarding Pass page in your Express Docs. IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19 Health & Safety protocols, please arrive at the terminal at your exact assigned check-in time to help facilitate capacity control and distancing. You may also receive arrival documentation from Immigration when arriving at the airport. Please keep this available for check-in. To allow us to expedite immigration clearances in the various countries you will be asked to surrender your passport to our staff upon check-in. Some clearances will require face to face inspections, details will be communicated to you onboard. Rest assured that your passport will be fully secured by our staff. Regardless, it is always good practice, when traveling, to make copies of your passport pages before departing. Our embarkation procedures are smooth and easy—you carry nothing but your hand baggage, and everything is beautifully organized. Although embarkation may begin as early as 11:30am, our previous sailing guests will have just disembarked and we will still be in the process of preparing the ship for your cruise. We anticipate that your stateroom will be ready at approximately 1:00pm. Therefore, you are welcome to make yourself at home in the bar, lounge or pool areas. Your baggage will arrive in your stateroom later that afternoon. The Lido Market embarkation buffet and the Pool Grill will open at 11:30am.
  6. I have carried my full-size luggage on to the at the San Diego Port in the past. It fits thru the x-ray station at the security station.
  7. Yes, you can carry it on the ship. walking up the ramps may be difficult.
  8. Can you back that statement up with proof. A copy of that email. I did not receive any such correspondence. My boarding pass specifically Says check - in time. "Embark Date/Assigned Check-in Time/Group Saturday Feb 17 / 10:20 AM / Group ID: A "
  9. They are making me happy.
  10. I have sailed with Viking on that itinerary, and it was a great trip. Saw the Northern Lights, drove a dog sled, great 4 days in London before the cruise. Being the off season in London many prices were reduced and historical were not very crowded. The ship could not leave Norway because of a storm, so Viking put us up in a 5* hotel, supplied meals for the 2 days delay, and provided tours at no cost. No good reason not to go, just be prepared to make adjustments.
  11. Yes, you have correctly identified the 2 cruises. It is an amazing set of trips 212 days at sea in the next 14 months.
  12. Hello Kazu, MikeD4134 Please add me to your list. Konigsdam February 17, 2024; Westerdam September 1, 2024 Mike's Birthday 9/3, Nancy's birthday 10/11. Zuiderdam World Cruise January 4, 2025. Thanks
  13. I live in a secure apartment complex, I also have insurance, so this is not a thing I pay attention too.
  14. If you lose your passport, it helps the people at the embassy getting it replaced.
  15. What is the difference between a check - in time and a boarding time?
  16. I created my account and at no time in the process was I asked for that information. Anybody who would give out the username and password for their investment account, should save some time and close their account and send the funds to some stranger.
  17. Thank you for the education. I have been a member for 20 years, and when I joined you had to be 50. Obviously, they changed that requirement.
  18. Not my rules, HAL's rules from their website.
  19. A Group is any collection of passengers not staying in the same cabin. If you only had 2 people at your table, were you both from the smae booking? If yes then the discount applies.
  20. You can assign your booking to your TA when you make the booking on board, a lot less complicated than adding them later.
  21. That is not correct, From the FAQ Section in the Mariner Society Section. No. Benefits are intended for the personal use of the applicable guest and those sharing a stateroom with the guest on the same booking number. Not applicable to groups. Holland America Line reserves the right to limit benefits if necessary.
  22. Here is HAL's official as of today. Crew Appreciation is a daily (adjustable) amount added to your onboard account and pooled in order to recognize the many team members throughout our fleet who contribute to the guest experience.  The daily Crew Appreciation charge is $16.00 per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and $17.50 per guest per day for suite guests. The charges are subject to change without notice. The Crew Appreciation charge is paid to Holland America Line team members and represents an important part of their compensation. An 18% service charge is automatically applied to all beverage purchases, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, all for-purchase a la carte menu items, and all Spa & Salon services. Local sales taxes are applied where required.
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