shadow 123

7 hours ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you Rich, Sandi, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie.  Happy Birthday Sue.  Happy Passover to those who celebrate including Paul @kochleffel.  Bon Voyage Dixie..  Special prayers for Vanessa as she heads for surgery.

Three great days to celebrate.  An uplifting quote by Dr. Seuss.  I have not been to Mkonos.

Barbara Walters was both a legend and a pioneer.

I’ll pass on the meal.  My alternative is Insalata Canaletto, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Pistachio Gelato as served in MS Amsterdam’s Canaletto April 22, 2014,

A chilly to cold day here and the main thing on my agenda is my routine visit with my Oncologist this afternoon.

Roy

Yum

8 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

We've only visited Mykonos once in 2012 on Crown Princess.  I remember seeing Petros the Pelican, mascot of Mykonos.  I think he wishes he could get away from all the tourists sometimes.

 

Folks, could you please get out of my face?

 

The "windmills" of Mykonos.

 

 

The back alleys

 

 

 

The good...

 

And not so good.

 

And one of my favorite photos from our day there.

 

Beautiful

6 hours ago, LJanet said:

We purchased Club Orange to get complimentary room upgrade. We booked obstructed verandah and purchased club orange.  We changed our room to standard verandah and total cruise fare increased.  We tried to get this resolved with resolution department and it’s been an ongoing battle.  I feel like cancelling the cruise and start a new booking.

 

 

 

I know I know believe me I know!

1 hour ago, WriterOnDeck said:

Per the rules, you have to have your AARP membership linked to HAL before you book a cruise. The OBC does not apply to already booked cruises, just future bookings. Then it is appears -- easy peasy. I also found that once you have registered with StockPerks and downloaded its app, it is a very simple process.

My AARP membership is  already linked

5 hours ago, RobTheGob said:

I wasn’t sure how to get the AARP benefit added to our upcoming cruise in September (booked through a big box store TA), but I saw others mentioning sending an email to reservations_submit@hollandamerica.com.

 

I sent an email late Thursday afternoon (Pacific time) and received a reply within 15 minutes stating that the OBC credit had been applied! Very fast & easy!

 

I really liked how the Stockperks worked - also very easy. Mind you - in the past all I did was send and email and wait, so not exactly difficult.

Thanks I just sent an email. We'll see what happens

Bruno, I am sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful son and he was lucky to have you and you  him....

45 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said:

I honestly do not believe this is correct unless your Travel Agent has a negotiated special rate that is extremely low or high $ SBC, I know of several instances of Travel Agent SBC from group pricing and personal gift from Travel Agent where the AARP credit was added with no problems. I have found that adding AARP credit takes a lot more persistence. The Over Seas Call Centers people tend to give NO quickly and not willing to try to add it, mostly due to they cannot and they must call into a supervisor. I have found that they do not like doing that and may even just hang up on you if it is something they cannot handle.  Basically to get the AARP credit added it takes in most cases several phone calls and reaching someone that is willing to call their "Lead" supervisor to get it added. The Travel Agent must be willing to not take NO for an answer and must be persistence in telling the agent that you have already sent in everything needed to qualify. Saying you have not sent in required proof is the next thing they give an excuse for after saying it is not combinable.

What you have said is so true. I have experienced tremendous difficulty lately on the phone with Holland America.  Especially the hanging up part.

 My travel agent told me yesterday that Holland America would not allow the AARP benefit and her perks to be combined. I could get 1 or the other. I've never had this  before. Is this new ?

It has nothing to do with renewing my  AARP form with Holland America.

4 hours ago, phil_daly said:

I logged in and went to 'My Account' and from there to 'Future Cruise Credits'. From

there scroll down as they were at the bottom of the page! Hope that helps.

Thank you

5 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

If I might ask, did they offer lectures on sea days? 

They may have but I didn't go. Sorry memory is not what it used to be

15 hours ago, phil_daly said:

I have these identified in my HAL account. How do I use them? Do I have to call HAL and ask to apply them to an existing booking?

 

May I ask where you looked for this to find it ?

17 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

The Voyage of the Vikings cruise is definitely an awesome 35-day itinerary!
 

I did this trip 2 years ago and I enjoyed it very much.

18 hours ago, Iamthesea said:

 

Those were the good ole days!!!  

 

My mother in the early 50's, before I was born. 😀

Nice picture

Just now, shadow 123 said:

I am wondering if the cruise line is insisting that the dog be put in the stroller. Instead of walking all over the floor or the chance that it may run away. Someone may trip over it. Any number of things.

The cruise line may also not want the dog pooping on the floor in the dining room. Just thinking out loud.

20 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

That is one for the books 

I am wondering if the cruise line is insisting that the dog be put in the stroller. Instead of walking all over the floor or the chance that it may run away. Someone may trip over it. Any number of things.

2 hours ago, Toad said:

I am aware that horses are often used to help people with mental health challenges.  Will this be next?  The walk around the promenade deck will never be the same.

I wouldn't wanna be the 1 to clean that up

Is there such a thing as a service cat ? ???? Just asking

On 4/1/2024 at 8:18 AM, mcrcruiser said:

We are getting close to 4 star & this one medallion we do want .Unlikely ,at our ages we get to 5 star  . 

Same here

6 hours ago, bobomonkeyrage said:

I've only been on two cruises, both with HAL. One had 100s of kids on board. But this has absolutely been my experience as well. Occasionally I'd find myself looking around for a parent of a child that was being a bit too loud or energetic. 
But far more often we would have to shake our heads at the entitlement of someone in their 60s or 70s lambasting some poor staff member over something innocuous that the staff had little to no control over. 
I understand that cruising is expensive, but that doesn't entitle anyone to anything beyond what was promised in the sale. A child free experience is not, and has never been, part of HAL's promise. Kids are kids. Most could be better behaved, but they deserve to experience things too. 

But we don't judge right ?

8 hours ago, Ipeeinthepools said:

Probably true, but I don’t want their problem to become my problem 

8 hours ago, Ipeeinthepools said:

Do you really think that HAL needs to have a kids sail free promotion to fill their ships?

I would think children would be happier on a Disney cruise. Seems like there would be more  for Children to do.

5 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Probably best to ask on the HOL section 

?

I've been on hold with Holland America for about an hour and they can't tell me if the shower is separate in the vista suite. It does say World pool bath/ shower ..I need a separate shower as I can't climb over the tub. Anyone know?

4 hours ago, reedprincess said:

What is not clear for you?

We'll try to help.. 

Thank you. I'm 75 years old. Take a look at thread 27.

1 hour ago, Thrak said:

You can check out THIS LINK for an example of the Ocean Now drink offerings.

 

At the bottom of that page you will find THIS LINK for an example of the Ocean Now food offerings.

That looks like a great menu. Not really sure how it works yet But I'll keep reading.

1 hour ago, kokopelli-az said:

Look here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL_3Hb9ghjA

 

 

Thank you so much. I would have never figured that out.