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Thank you - I'm excited and sure I will love it.

Hey @BSR generally anywhere from a couple days to couple weeks. The statement is usually available sooner.

Never had my card scanned or been asked for cabin number when attending afternoon tea; including as recently as 2 weeks ago. If you were to order something that's not part of the tea, they likely would scan your card, which then could result in seeing an entry that would probably show MDR or the bar they got the item from.

Blue Hulled Beauty. An acronym frequently used to refer to Holland ships ☺

Thank you!

I think it IS far away - something like 5 hour time difference 🤔 Glad you're here!

Exciting - hope your boarding is smooth and your trip fabulous! What port did you leave from on 11/25? Safe travels.

Well, it's that time - time to hop aboard another BHB! This will be interesting as I'm traveling as a Newbie. This will be a cruise of firsts - first time to Hawaii, first time solo, first inside cabin and first time "winging" every port (I've booked zero excursions) 👣. Oh and if successful, first time w/just 1 suitcase 🧳 🤞 I feel like the only thing I will know is the ship⛴️ and how to exchange dirty clothes for clean ones. 😏🤷‍♀️ So, in 4 days, I should be enjoying lunch in MDR as I begin what I know will be an amazing adventure. I hope you'll come along or just pop in to see what's happening on the Koningsdam. Ask questions, offer dining suggestions or share your Christmas pictures - let's make this a cruise to remember!! To get us all in a holiday mood, here's a nice display I saw a couple weeks ago on another BHB. 20231206_180851.mp4 Happy Holidays - let's go!!

Yes, it's unfortunate.

Happy Birthday @ottahand7🎂🥳

Hugs and positive thoughts.

Good days, but admit I need to research Flake day. Not entirely aligned w/Mr Hendrix quote. Possibly would try the meal, drink and wine; not been to the port; day in history was important. Too much work this week catching up from being gone and preparing to leave again. PT today and misc errands. No Christmas shopping to finish, but do need to get the DGD gifts to her house. Currently 45° headed to sunny 63° w/66° for travel Thursday. Prayers and positive thoughts for all.

May be worth suggesting the relief stations for dogs have artificial turf rather than what looks like kitty litter, unless the dogs are used to using a cat litter box. The ones I see in airports and similar places have artificial grass. Thoughts?

Your pictures are beautiful @QuattroRomeo so happy for you that you were able to dock for Turks.

Good days - I can certainly understand celebrating maple syrup. Not sure about the quote; pass on the meal; yes to the drink and wine; Ocho Rios was a port on my first cruise in the early 90s, but I have no pictures to share (all printed in a book); important days in history for sure. Currently 46° headed to sunny 70° and 66° on Travel Thursday. Got registration renewed on the cars - DH will have to check the mail for the physical stickers while I'm gone. Of course, I did not get the suitcase task accomplished yesterday, so it's a must for today. Prayers and positive thoughts for all.

Numerous threads and posts re HALs awesome laundry service. Most are about laundry, not dry cleaning, but they also handle all crew laundry so they process many suits. I wouldn't hesitate to let them do them.

The ship is not my destination - it is mostly my mode of transportation,, so 1 port/week is not enticing to me.

Thoroughly enjoyed tagging along. Safe travels!

NS definitely has it - saw it couple weeks ago. But cannot say if it was functional - no out of order sign like I've seen before, but no users any time I went by. It does have a holiday-themed sign on it.🥳 Apologies for the poor picture quality - took them as we were dashing by.

Tonight let's start w/a Ritz Cocktail, candied 🥓, iceberg wedge no cheese w/1000 island, small cut pork chop (foregoing my usual ribeye), green beans & sautéed onions (they need to add these to the menu - I've never been told no), chocolate souffle and cappuccino. Of course, when you see how underdressed I am, you'll likely lose my order, lol. You guys all look fabulous- happy holidays!!

Really - OPs call? Are you seriously suggesting his girlfriend is not entitled to make her own decisions regarding her own attire? I hope I misread your statement...

And if you do want to change from per bag to unlimited, you can do that. I also send everything out at the end so I have only 1 change of dirties to wash once home - makes unpacking so easy.

Ypu will be able to add them once you're onboard. You'll see your "customized" itinerary on the "my itinerary" tab, including excursions you booked through the ship & specialty dining reservations. Note the things you tried to add ahead of time will not be there - you'll have to add them again. Safe travels- enjoy your cruise!

Thanks for bringing us all along and providing thoughtful insights on the ship and her offerings. I look forward to the next installment of Poohby Joe's Big Sea Adventures sponsored by the Institute of Cheer. Safe travels!

It can be done when you're doing the booking. You can also call Reservations and they can change it for you.