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thanks bflo john. earlier today a HAL rep I spoke with said . . . no problem, I do it all the time! Perhaps they re-sell them! I'm going to bring an extension chord that has a couple of slots for plugs. No electrical parts. I also contacted the TA to ensure HAL had an extension cord for the room as I use a CPAP .

I spoke with HAL and they told me - no issues bringing one on-board.  Suggestion by IFLYRC5 to request one via my TA. Done - seems like much less hassle.  Thanks everyone. Now I have to figure out how the "Roll Call" stuff works on this site . . . 🙂

Thank You!

Greetings to All, I'm on the Vaandam November 19 and have a few devices that require charging, Will I be able to bring a power strip (no surge protection) on board? If not, how many power outlets are available in my stateroom (Main Deck, Ocean View).

Thank you in advance,

Guillermo

Thank You!

Hello all, Newbee here. Does HAL's Zaandam permit power strips? On Amazon, they have a few without surge protectors. How many power outlets in each cabin? I'm in a Main Deck ocean view. Embarking November 19.

Many thanks!

Guillermo

The best place (and board rules) to find people to share a ride or tour with are on your roll call.

 

I'd repost this on your roll call. Here is the link - https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2547270

 

Good luck

Thank You! will repost.

Hello,

staying in Valparaiso until November 19 then taking a taxi to San Antonio. Would love to share the ride.

Cheers,

Guillermo and Phyllis

Big trip for a 1st time! You will have an AWESOME time! Research your ports...that's a huge part of making the most of your time ashore. Other than that...relax...the ship is your resort hotel (albeit, with smaller rooms!)....and you can do as much or as little as you like!

Thanks!

My personal opinion: Santiago is pretty much every non-major world capital. Beautiful in many ways but not that exciting. By contrast, Valpo is unique in its mix of art colony, oceanfront town, world heritage site et al. IMO, it is a much more interesting place. I suggest that you make Valpo the focus of your pre-cruise travels.

Excellent idea and already researching where to stay.

Thanks again!

Guillermo and Phyllis

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Congratulations on your first cruise, it sounds like you are jumping in with both feet!! What a fantastic cruise for a first timer. Have a wonderful time.

Thanks!

Chacabuco: En Patagonia Tours

Puntarenas: Ships tour including penguins and sheep ranch

Buenos Aires: Ships tour to estancia and next day the transfer to airport including time at El Camino

Thank you!. Will check those tours. When we arrive in Buenos Aires, we are flying to Iguazu for two nights then back to BA for 3 days before flying back to the States.

Cheers

Do some research and find a private tour provider that will pick you up at the Santiago airport, do a local city tour and then drive you to Valparaiso to stay for one or more nights with optional wine tasting to the nearby wine region (or on your way from Santiago to Valpo. There are a few tour guys who will then also pick you up at your Valpo hotel the next morning and do a local tour.

San Antonio is not far from Valpo. So, you could head there from the Valpo tour or arrange a transfer on another day if you stay for a few pre-cruise days.

The challenge is to find someone (can't remember our outfit off hand - but highly recommended in Trip Advisor and was terrific) who'll give you a whole package of airport/tour/hotel transfer/tour(s)/ port transfer. Not as expensive as you might think.

Thank you! I like your idea of an all-in-one (keep it simple). Probably spending Saturday and Sunday in Santiago then Monday head to San Antonio. No clue yet as to how early to get there.

Cheers!

Greetings to all,

The Mrs and I are taking a 14 day cruise on HAL's Zaandam November 19. San Antonio Chile to Buenos Aires. Really don't know what to expect. flying into Santiago November 17. Getting to San Antonio from Santiago? Best (and cost sensitive) day trips? Experienced travel (air) but ZERO cruising.

Appreciate any advice, etc.

Thanks!

Guillermo and Phyllis