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Are you allowed to have the CCL shareholder, the AARP and the educator discount together?   we have not applied for the educator OBC yet as we are having a problem finding the documentation we need.   Thanks.

When I want to see cabins available I use the website that the large store sells the 1.50 cent hot dogs and the pizza that we love.  You do not need a membership to go online and look at their travel section.  Don't know how to explain it more.  Begins with a "C".  I go there a lot to check out cabins even though I know that it might not be completely accurate.

We were on a Christmas cruise once and it was enjoyable to watch the kids with Santa.  Everyone had a great time including the grown ups!!  On another note, I would be more than willing to pay 29.95 for a picture with Santa if our grandchildren could go with us on a Christmas cruise.

We had this on our 2022 Grand Africa cruise and I think that was kind of a test and  i am glad they are doing this on the shorter cruises.   It is really something and you will truly enjoy it.  😀

I do have pictures but have never posted on the CC board. Maybe it is time to learn.

  ENJOY!!

We have been on the Zaandam four times and in 2022 we spent 106 days in an inside cabin.  The insides are larger than the mid size ship inside cabins.  However, the shower is quite small with a curtain.  It did not bother us, just go with the flow.  

Yes, you will find tuna melt at the sandwich station.  You can order your tuna melt and then go to the dive in and get your fries.  They are NOT the McD's fries.   DH got in good with the ice cream man and he would save  him some raspberry ice cream.  That is a hint. 

I could go on and on but I am sure no one wants to read it.  Have a wonderful cruise. 

Our favorite ship!!  Wish we were going.

Happy sailing!! 

Kate 45,

To our knowledge no one actually plays the organ.  However, it is enjoyable to watch and usually plays at noon.  We have been on the Zaandam 4 times, the last for 71 days on the 2022 Grand Africa, and it is our favorite ship.  For those of you that are going have a wonderful time.

Happy Sailing!

WOW!  We never knew this was also for retired teachers.  32 years but I will have to go back and see what I have that will give us verification.  We save everything that is important so I should have something.  A Big Thanks!!!

We received our new passports yesterday and it took 7 weeks.   New passports but now no place to go until January 2024 but looking at lots of memories from the 15 weeks we spent on the Zaandam in 2022!

We were on the 2022 Grand Africa cruise and because of tidal conditions we missed the port of Gambia.  We had a private tour scheduled that would have taken us to a school where we had many school supplies to be distributed.  We were able to give the supplies to another school at another port but were disappointed about not going in to Gambia.  Even though the conditions are not good and the infrastructure is bad we realize that this is Africa.  We tried to make the best of every port, even getting lost in down town Senegal and the natives helping us find the shuttle bus back to the ship.  Would we go around Africa again?  Absolutely!!

I have enjoyed reading your blog because it has brought back so many memories and especially the MDR menus.  Thanks for taking us along.  Enjoy the remaining days of your cruise.

If rice comes with that particular entree you can always ask for a baked potato or any other kind of potato that is on the menu that night.  I have done this several times.   At our table one night someone asked for a side order of green beans and they brought enough for the whole table.  I like iceberg lettuce but never got it in the MDR, only at the Lido salad buffet. 

Enjoy!!

This is so exciting to watch.  We were on the Grand Africa leaving Ft. Lauderdale just 3 months ago on the Zaandam.

Thanks for doing this blog of your cruise on the Zaandam. We really enjoyed reading it and we are looking forward to boarding the Zaandam in 2 days.  

Cheers!!

Thanks for taking us along on your cruise.  We will be boarding the Zaandam five weeks from today.  I enjoyed picking out my dinner selections!!  Can't  wait.

I never thought I would be asking this question but we are 5 weeks out from our cruise and I just tested positive.  We are on the Voyage of the Viking which does include Europe.  Can I get this Proof of Recovery document from Walgreens which is where I got the test?  It was their rapid test.   To get an appointment with our Dr. can take weeks.  

Thanks.

Sorry, I am still confused and my TA has no answer.  Is the Crew Appreciation 100.00 as stated in the Black Friday sale or is it gratuities for the whole cruise.  Has anyone had a definite answer from their TA or from HAL?  Thanks.

Thanks, Benny.  That is what I also saw but when you go to the actual booking it there is nothing that tells you that.  It seems to be in the fine print when you click on the Black Friday Sale.  I wanted to make sure I was reading it correctly and have another opinion.

Cheers!!

Was the 99.00 deposit per person refundable or nonrefundable with the Black Friday sale.  We were looking at the "best price" that includes the crew appreciation and  not the Have It All price.  Still  have a few hours to go.

I am watching this and crying.  What will it be like when we actually board the Zaandam in 11 months.  I had better bring a bunch of tissues. Thanks for telling us about Facebook.

Thanks for your replies.  I did email our TA but they are all so busy right now that it might take some time to get an answer.  I am not complaining because we are all glad they are busy.  I shall let you know what happened.

After reading the small print I did fine the answer that the Have It All is only for new bookings.  Oh, well.  It was a nice thought. 

Is the Have It All only for new bookings?   After logging into HAL it seems that our cruise has had a decrease in price.   Some times they will not let you take advantage of the promotions if you are previously booked.  Thanks for any answers.

Thanks rodndonna.  I was hoping I was missing something but it is what it is.  Enjoy your beautiful spring time in Niagara Falls.  Wish we were there!!

Thanks for telling us about the extension.   When I read the small print on the HAL website I understand that the promotional gift cards are not refundable.  Is that correct?   Please correct me if I am wrong.

Have a great day!!

I do not understand his thinking.  What is going to happen when a ship goes in to port and the Port Authority says......   Is everyone on your ship vaccinated including passengers and crew?  If not your ship cannot dock here.

  We are on 2 cruises in 2022 and I can very easily see that happening.  I believe Iceland has already said that everyone has to be vaccinated.  Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks, Kirk, you have given me a little bit of hope   😀