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1 minute ago, grapau27 said:

Thank you Lenda.

We went out for dinner tonight.

Will miss you all tomorrow.

Looks good enough to eat 😋 

14 minutes ago, kochleffel said:

Hmm... my county's Department of Aging has announced a "drive-thru picnic" for people over age 60, later this month. It's at the fairgrounds, but all you do is drive up, take a packed meal (ordered in advance) and go home to eat. Is this a strange idea? Do other places do it?

During Covid times when restrictions were in place and restaurants closed to eat-in patrons, our area frequently offered drive-thru picnics. I don't recall seeing them anymore. Maybe they're coming back w/Covid numbers rising 🤔 🤷‍♀️

I think they're a good idea anytime  😊 

8 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Denise @DeeniEncinitas wow on the painting!  So beautiful!

+1000 @DeeniEncinitas you are extremely talented - your creations are stunning.❤️

Congrats @Denise T 🥂

What will you do with yourself? Doing what makes you happy - you've earned it!! And I agree w/the others - a cruise 🛳 is a fine way to start.

Happy Birthday @StLouisCruisers to Austin 🎉 driving is a pretty good 🎁 

Happy Birthday @RMLincoln🎁🎉

Happy Anniversary @Quartzsite Cruiser🍾🥂

7 minutes ago, Sdfgh said:

I don’t either, however, if HAL is looking to attract more families, which BTW they are, it would behove them to keep the little ones occupied while the parents and grandparents can spend some money onboard 

Club HAL area was completely redsigned last fall on NS when it was in dry dock. 

These Pinnacle Grill menus were very recently posted by someone currently on the Westerdam.

We leave later this month on the Eurodam and are hoping to learn if these have been rolled out fleetwide or if they're being tested. So, would be appreciative if someone currently on or very recently off other ships (especially the Eurodam) can confirm they have/had these menus or the "usual" PG menus.

55 minutes ago, swin26 said:

They are now charging extra for all of the steaks??

The menu does not show a surcharge for all steaks - the surcharge (when applicable) is the last line under the steak with "supplement "

Thanks @richwmn for posting ALL the menus. We leave in 26 days for AK and will use these as we plan.

Sounds like you had a great sail a way and first day.

25 minutes ago, oakridger said:

Does anyone know why HAL doesn't use a better hotel in Anchorage?  Is there any hotel that is better?  All hotels in Anchorage are expensive, even for "standard" types of accommodations.

They put us at Captain Cook's.

1 hour ago, RMLincoln said:

Late update. Baby arrived!  Everyone seems healthy, exhausted but happy! Thanks for all your positive support! 
Maureen 

Congrats!!

Happy Birthday @Btimmer 🎉🎁

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁  @Cruzin Terri

Rabbit 🐇 Rabbit 🐇 White Rabbit 🐰 

Bon Voyage @lindaler @richwmn @Seasick Sailor @USN59-79⛴️🍾

 🐇 🐰 🐇 Bon Voyage ⛴️🍾

Iceberg Wedge, no cheese, 1000 Island

Candied Bacon

Small cut Ribeye w/shallot red wine bordelaise

Side sautéed onions & green beans

Chocolate Souffle 

Cappuccino 

Wheelbarrow to roll me out afterwards 🥴

Nav says I have <27 days to pack cuz my ship is leaving in 27 days! I am ready (other than packing 🙄)

We had a somewhat similar experience on our AK land cruise when the excursion was canceled  (not by us). We kept checking for the refund and eventually learned the tour operator had refunded it back to HAL who was to then refund us. After a few follow up calls and a copy of the cancelation notice, I presume HAL was able to confirm they received the refund and we received ours about a week later. The entire process took over a month.

2 minutes ago, Grumzy said:

Never cruised before so finding this board very useful before our first ever trip to Alaska on the Koningsdam.  Can't find an answer to this question though.

When ordering room service if I want to tip the cabin steward, do I need to always have cash on hand or is there a chit I can sign to charge to the cabin, like in a hotel?

Welcome to HAL! There is not a paper to sign for room service. You will see those at other places, such as bars for example, but not room service. Best to have cash available if you want to tip. And be prepared - they're in/out quickly.

Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Our experience is yes, the balconies do get larger as you move down. We were in a deck 4 aft wrap and never had issues with the window washing equipment; we just made sure it was not in our pictures. We didn't see it move for the 14 days we were in that cabin.

Bon Voyage @jagger16 ⛴️🍾

Bon Voyage @musicismylife⛴️🍾

Bon Voyage ⛴️🍾 @luvteaching