No the mini bar is not complimentary. We request that the cabin attendant remove everything from the minibar. We then stock it with sodas and beers that we pick up at the bars that are included in our beverage package. We also put a white wine in there that we get with the wine package that we purchase.
If you have a log in for the HAL website you can see the number under My Account. Even if you just sign up for an account on the website, they will ask for your name, date of birth etc and your previous cruises will show based on that info.
That sounds like it would be the best decision based on the opinions you've shared. I can't imagine wanting a repeat of an experience that you found so lacking. I would certainly drive an hour more for an experience I would enjoy so much more.
You can certainly eat at a specialty restaurant every night and pay for laundry for much less than what you would pay for a Neptune Suite.
I prefer the Signature suites which are much more budget friendly but bigger than the Vista or balcony cabins. The only "perk" in Signature suites are double mariner points.
My Graveyard is filled with not even half finished travel journals. I start out doing such a good job and then invariably by day 5 or 6 I start putting it off until tomorrow which becomes, maybe tomorrow and finally I admit defeat. I will make a desperate attempt on the plane ride home but trying to remember a few weeks of memories seems beyond my capabilities.
That is why I love following all of the Live From threads. I really appreciate and admire those that follow thru!
That was the case for me for the last couple bookings I made. I had to go through the whole cabin selection process before seeing the discount.
We don't cruise very often but there has been a discount no matter what cruise I select.
The website will show if you have credit from HIA for dining, excursions and crew appreciation on the same pages where you can pre-purchase those items.
Hi Pete,
Just wanted to let you know the I received a warning that your security certificate for your website expired when I went to your blog today. Not sure if it was a fluke or not. I went to the site anyway and now don't get the warning when I return. So maybe it was a me problem and not a you problem?
Kazu has posted that she broke her elbow and has sepsis. She did not post any details of what happened so we should wait and see if she wants to share any other medical details.'