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Wow, some of these are so amazing! My first cruise was spring 1995 on "The Big Red Boat" Premier Oceanic. Didn't quite make the cutoff, but we did have the Beach Boys onboard and they gave a concert on the pier in the Bahamas.  😁

15 hours ago, KAKcruiser said:

You still have to fill in and attach the disembarkation tag.  No longer have to do customs forms (at least for Caribbean cruises.)

🙁 okay. Although I'm now confused on what is the point of keeping the embarkation tag on. 🤷‍♀️

Haven't sailed HAL since 2019, but if this means I don't have to write in and reattach disembarkation tags, I'm all for it! Last day packing, I always hated filling them in (and customs form) for the mob. 😁

When I booked, the country list didn't have United States. I finally figured it out when I deduced that Verenigde Staten might be it. Sure enough on the confirm page it showed United States selected. All other countries (that I noticed) were in English, but US was in Dutch. 🙄

Perfect, thanks for the quick reply!

Our HIA has 1 specialty dining and 1 shore excursion. When making a reservation do I have to pay at time of reservation, or money is not taken until time of event or pay at time of reservation is discounted by package? How exactly does this work? I like to pre-book everything if possible.

On 4/18/2024 at 3:59 PM, KruisinKath said:

I take bonine starting one to two days prior to getting on the ship. Even though it’s non-drowsy, I take it at night just before going to bed, just in case! Has worked well for me.

This is what I do also. You need to take them before feeling ill, so I start a day or two before the cruise and continue until the last night. If she tries again, make sure she starts them before the cruise. Also taking them at bedtime means if it does make me sleepy it doesn't matter because I'm going to bed anyway.

4 minutes ago, YourWorldWithBill said:

You've probably already tried that, but if not: if the person who answers offers to take a message for a supervisor, tell them you'll hold, and just wait. Safer that way.

Thanks! 

Thanks Cruise Suzy and RedIguana! I better research other changes, especially around embarkation and disembarkation since I last cruised. Fortunately I have time. I just booked a 2025 cruise. Thanks again!

Of course now I'm hungry 🤤 as the most amazing Mexican restaurant here is called Red Iguana! 😁

23 minutes ago, 0106 said:

Call the PCC number, don’t put in your PCC’s extension, ask to speak to a supervisor, ask to be reassigned.

Oh, that should work thanks. Don't know why I didn't think of that.

Is this new? I haven't cruised HAL since 2019, but if I'm remembering correctly we used to be given our key card on checkin pre-boarding.

Years ago I had a good one. Unfortunately the one that is now assigned to me is terrible. She's flat out lied to me, and ignores email questions. I wish I knew how to get reassigned to someone else.

1 minute ago, Haljo1935 said:

You should get her one of the towel animal magnets @Euby mentioned 😊

Ooh! Good idea, I'll look for some.

Thanks everyone! Can't wait to tell her, she's going to be so happy!

We are sailing in 2025 on the Eurodam with a young lady that has never cruised before. Is HAL still doing towel animals? She mentioned that she was really hoping for towel animals because she thinks they are so cute. I haven't sailed HAL since 2019 and wasn't sure if they still do them. 

1 hour ago, oakridger said:

 

That's crazy and just not acceptable!  No TA that I have ever used has had higher prices and non-refundable deposits!! They always give me at least a bit of OBC, wine, flowers, etc.  Are you in the USA?

 

My TA does the work and makes the calls to the cruise lines for me, that's what they get paid a commission for!

 

Good luck in finding a good TA and save yourselves a lot of stress!!

 

~Nancy

I am in the US. Thanks, I've pretty much given up trying to find one. I contact them, ask for an estimate, and it's never favorable. People say talk to others on your cruise and ask them, but I'm introverted and not comfortable going up to strangers and asking if they have a good TA. 

I had to call to get them to apply it even though it was verified months ago and displayed online while booking. I wish it would automatically apply so as not to waste so much time on the phone mostly on hold. 🙁 I also wish they would just reply to emails to answer questions or fix easy things. I emailed 3 different addresses over a week and not one responded. I had to call and waste 40 minutes, 30 of which was on hold. It's so frustrating and inefficient. 

I'd use a TA if I could find reliable one, but unfortunately I haven't been fortunate enough to find one that offers onboard credits or discounts or anything and their prices are higher and have non-refundable deposits. 

6 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said:

See these Internet price lists from Crew News

 

https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Internet-Pricing-2024-1.pdf

 

https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Internet-Update-from-HIA-Surf-Plan.pdf

Perfect, thanks so much!

Thanks this is very helpful! Would anyone by chance know the cost of upgrade to multiple devices if need it?

I see on our package it says Premium wifi for 1st and 2nd guests but there's no mention of the number of devices. Is each person restricted to a single device or can a person connect with multiple devices?

Thanks, I appreciate the help!

I can't find it. I've looked under Beverage Packages and under All Packages. I booked myself without a TA, but I may be able to contact my PCC. Thanks. 

I've been looking all over my booking to add the HIA package for the 3rd person, but I can't seem to find it. How do I do this?

Thanks, appreciate it!

Looking at the package details and everything (excursion, specialty dinner, beverages, gratuity) say's for 1st/2nd guest. How does this work if you have a third person? Do they pay additional for everything, including gratuities? Can you pre-pay for the 3rd person's gratuities?