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And I would continue to call, lol. Pretty sure they're not going to look at the waitlist (if there is one) and say, "oh sorry, Peter, I see you're on the list, we'll call you if something opens up." I confirmed CO availability on a current booking but didn't add it, next day when I called to add it, it was full, 2 days later called again and was able to add it being told they'd had a cancelation. So definitely worth checking back.
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I am aware of 2 types of Casino Offers. One is tied to casino play and will come (usually) with some amount of free play, free drinks while playing and other perks, including ability to upgrade cabin (for a fee). These are called Casino Offers. I have heard of land-based casino offers, but not sure if they're the same as this or if they're a 3rd type of casino offers. Coming from Boyd Gaming, yours fits in here. The other is NOT tied to time or $$ spent in the casino, but are called Casino Rates. They will come w/free inside cabin (occasionally ov), some amount of OBC and ability to upgrade cabin (for a fee). I have NEVER spent a penny in any CCL casino but have received and booked free casino rate cabins on both Carnival and HAL.
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Having sailed both Princess and HAL, I would go w/HAL. With that said, I've been on Nieuw Amsterdam but not Sky Princess and I don't travel w/20yo & 17yo, so my perspective is a bit screwed. Really enjoyed Princess when we were sailing her almost exclusively, but they were not the larger ships, which we now realize we don't care for. The young adults going on this cruise may well enjoy the opportunities of the larger Princess ship and the somewhat younger crowd. If they're "plugged in" they would likely enjoy the medallions and interactive maps on Princess - none of that on HAL; the interactive maps at the elevators are pretty cool. Parents may also appreciate the tracking feature of the medallion. If they enjoy nature, they may appreciate the larger balconies on HAL. HAL ships are easy to navigate once you get your bearings and I'm sure they could easily zip around quickly vs Princess. Service on HAL will likely be better, but that may just be me being partial. Oh and who can forget the candied bacon available on HAL!! Plase kindly update us as to your final decision and why as well as how the cruise went - very interested. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!
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Westerdam Crows Nest Puzzles and Games
Haljo1935 replied to cruisn71's topic in Holland America Line
Who can focus enough to actually complete a large puzzle? With those amazing views, I would be looking out the window all the time, lol. I seriously lose all track of time in the Crow's Nest taking in the AK beauty; hours go by without me realizing. -
That was our experience, too @mcrcruiser in Dec on Koningsdam. We have not been on her since then. Eurodam in May 2023 and Nieuw Amsterdam in Feb were fine - no long lines. Don't know what caused the lines in Dec - if it was the ship or a different internal process, but it was not good.
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Review of Club Orange on the Eurodam June 24, 2023 to Alaska
Haljo1935 replied to Andi Land's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks @Andi Land for sharing and posting the pictures on HalFacts. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of view you had of the Glacier- very well worth $59 IMO. AK is awesome!! -
True, but officer or other ship representative still has to show or all good intentioned planning doesn't matter.
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Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
That is indeed good news!! I take my wins where I can find them. 🤭 -
Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We're deck 7, 2nd week only Terrazza. We don't go til Sept, so I'll continue to monitor and see how it goes. Will take zip bags so we can get our own ice if necessary. That's just such a strange thing to eliminate and no communication. Level setting expectations goes a long way toward customer satisfaction. -
Agree with @terrydtx you should call HAL. While some people do report just "going with it" and letting porter notify them of the cabin when they drop their bags at the pier, better to learn of an issue before you get that far. Especially on a sold out ship. It's a phone call. Proactive is better than reactive. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!
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How to survive if you fall off a Carnival cruise ship
Haljo1935 replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
First - am NOT saying she deserved to get burned, so please everyone no backlash on that... One may not expect coffee to be that hot, but who puts coffee between their legs? Isn't that what cup holders are for? Being in control of a heavy, fast moving vehicle, should require full attention and focus. If Driver is focused on preparing coffee in their lap, how much is left for focusing on controlling the vehicle? -
New to Holland - is there escargot served every night?
Haljo1935 replied to skoeper's topic in Holland America Line
That stuff is just nasty. Sorry to those who enjoy it, but (no pun intended) I just can't stomach it. Heave...🥺 -
New to Holland - is there escargot served every night?
Haljo1935 replied to skoeper's topic in Holland America Line
Yuk. Just yuk. Not yuk you, Florida_gal_50, yuk the slimy little creatures.🫣 -
Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
My sister who is my cabin mate for this cruise, keeps her Yeti mug filled full all day, every day with ice and any room left is Diet Coke. I don't know which is more important - the ice or the soda, lol. We usually get a 2nd bucket and ask for ice 2x day. So I guess we'll be coming to get yours @Purvis1231 🥸 plastic zip bags I think will be a good solution. Now to research if this is a Coke line or Pepsi, she gets grumpy when it's the blue one. And those are not as easy to pack as zip bags. -
Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Or in the hallway, lol. Good idea - we will definitely bring zip bags, they won't take up any room so if we don't need them, no big deal. -
Venezia 1st cruise out of NYC to Bermuda June 15
Haljo1935 replied to shof515's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
It does have 1 port difference than the 6 day, but even the ports that are repeated are gorgeous with plenty to do. I'm sure if she's happy in the Caribbean for 15 days, then you'll be happy, 😆 Of course, if getting ice in the cabin becomes an issue, I may regret it. -
How to survive if you fall off a Carnival cruise ship
Haljo1935 replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
DH and I have said numerous times that open balconies on Carnival will be a thing of the past. They'll put plexiglass or something up to seal off every opening so you can still the enjoy the views but can't "fall" off. Talk about cruising in a bubble... -
Venezia 1st cruise out of NYC to Bermuda June 15
Haljo1935 replied to shof515's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
We will be 1 week ahead of you, boarding Sept 16. -
Wow - really has changed. We were on Carnival right at Covid restart and I just don't recall things being that different. Of course, there were very few passengers as the ship was less than half full, but the menu charges and availability in Lido didn't seem much different than before. Should be interesting.
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Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Maybe, if so, congrats!!. Certainly several different experiences reported - ranging from no ice, to no ice buckets, to no issues. -
Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I read the ice issue was specific to Venezia because of the lack of, or limited number of, ice machines that were on it when it transferred over to Carnival; they were being installed as part of the dry dock refurb and were either not in place yet or didn't work properly. If I can call early AM for pre-breakfast coffee so long as there's not a huge delay in getting it - kinda defeats the purpose of ordering night before and rolling out of bed to receive it from room service delivery person if I have to actually wake up and be coherent, lol. 🤭If that's what I have to do to protect it from the "charming little rugrats" 🥴 then so be it. Where are the Hall Monitors when you need them. I miss HAL already...😪 -
Breeze balcony cabin help needed—connecting?
Haljo1935 replied to momof3cruisers's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Is there something like this for HAL? -
Why No ice buckets on Carnival Venezia
Haljo1935 replied to phoneman69's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Don't have the original post to share, but someone on the "maiden" (quotes due to it not really being the maiden voyage given Venezia previously sailed under another brand) TA cruise, posted this picture of ice being delivered in plastic bags left on trays in the hallway (liked a dirty room service tray waiting for pick-up). So long as the bags are sealed, I can live with this if it's the answer, but it's not my preferred way to get ice. And yes I need my ice. @phoneman69 reports not being able to get ice delivered - with or without a bucket. Can anyone definitively confirm the State of Ice on Venezia? Picture was June 7. -
Great pair - give me your candied bacon and you can have my shrimp & salmon. Win Win!!
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Thanks (I think) 🙄 @ray98 for sharing the menu - there certainly are VERY few items that don't cost extra. I'd read that, but seeing the menu really highlights the changes and additional costs I need to prepare for. Times do change. Ugh...