TomBeckCruise

I downloaded the App. worked a little. It would not open so I uninstalled and downloaded again. Not working.

Stockperks app. The most frustrating app I've ever used. I set up an account. When I try t login it says wrong password. When I change the password it will not accept anything. No error message. The app just does not work. I left a message 2-3 days ago requesting help, and I've heard nothing.

Read reviews of both ships in Alaska. Do you have an itinerary you prefer? We had a similar choice for a Canada/NEcruise and booked HAL, but our relatives will only sail on Princess, and asked us to go with them. So.........

We hope to try a Great Lakes cruise this year. Any shows, Music, etc. in the main theater?

Thanks for posting. I'll give em a call around July 15, although our cruise is almost sold out.

In 2022 we sailed on Regent and Celebrity. I'd give Regent a 10. Very good. Nothing that wasn't good. I'd give Celebrity a 3. Everything tasted the same. We've sailed mostly on Celebrity and HAL. I've always thought HAL was a little better. Hopefully it will be significantly betterthis time when we sail on Zuiderdam late August.

We've been cruising since the early 90s. Things change! Won't please everyone. I listen to a classic rock radio station. 15 years ago it was primarily 60s, 70s and 80s music. Now it's 80s and 90s. Very little 70s and about 2-3% 60s.

Sometimes travel doesn't goes as planned. If you can't handle things going astray don't travel. Not you personally. Just a good rule of thumb.

How did you choose "oakridger"? I'm from OR, TN Sorry if I asked this in the past.

We are trying to book a Volendam cruise to Canada/NE. Balconies and Suites are not available. We don't want an outside cabin with a window, but might book if there is a chance of an upgrade. Should we book the outside cabin, and get on a waiting list for a balony/ suite? Other suggestions?

We are looking at that cruise after booking and canceleling a similar Regent cruise. After booking that cruise I went to the website to book shore excurions(free). They were about 90% sold out, and the remaining excursions were for things that required 2-3 hours of walking. Unable to do that, Since this is a Canada/NE cruise we can do ports on our own. This will be our 6th time. So now we are looking at Oceania.

Seems they have found a way to cut cost.

We will be sailing on Polaris in April to Canada and NE. We dock at NYC and expect to fly home from EWR at 12:30 p.m. if possible. I can't find an arrival time at NYC, but the other cruise lines we have sailed on want you off the ship fairly early, so is 12:30 safe?

superior veranda suite LOL, I typically get up at daylight. But, DW does not, and I don't want to disturb her by making coffee.

What is offered. i.e. Dark roast or double Americano? We sail in about two weeks from Quebec City.

We've sailed on HAL about 12 times, but not since 2019. We are considering a 7 day Alaska cruise next year. Our friends that might travel with us have some questions which I can't answer mostly because I can't remember. So: What is the daily tip per person in a balcony cabin or suite? What is the average cost of beer, wine and alc packages? Does HAL typically stock a non alc beer, i.e. Heineken? What has improved significantly since 2020? What has deteriorated significantly?

Excuses, Excuses😀

I don't expect very many people to be "dressed to the nines". That's based on this thread, and people's description of actual dress on the ship. Not more formal that same people want.

His fly fishing attire should work. It's a classic look.

LOL, they are down to about 135 stores from 450 I believe. So "always" might be to strong a word. FWIW, i love their boxer shorts. Hopefully have enough to last me till the end.

Wow, It has been so long since I wore a tie that I need to go practice. Gulp! Thanks for posting.

When we wore suits to work we called them the official business man's uniform. 70-85% of us wanted to get rid of them which seemed to happen fairly quickly. I recall going to LA in the late 80s/early 90s, and we were the only people wearing suits.

We looked at Regent, but didn't find a cruise that was desirable. The 8-14 Quebec City and return on Shadow was perfect. About 10 year ago I told a friend that I now only wear a suit for weddings and funerals. His reply was, " My wedding and my funeral". That seems to be the way most of the US thinks these days. I'm not buying a new suit for two night on an 11 night cruise. I'll be wearing my blazer with gold buttons and a tie. As others have mentioned traveling is a pain these days. Lack of help at airports, etc. Traveling light is desirable.

Our two cruises last year were on Regent and Celebrity. We had a suite on Regent and the Retreat on X. We are booked on SS for an August cruise. We were disappointed in the food at the dedicated restaurant and other restaurants on X. Everywhere seemed crowded on X. You are correct. There is more motion in rough seas on a smaller ship, and there is more entertainment on X, but the quality of the entertainment seems to be declining on X, HAL and others. We have sailed on X and HAL about 15-20 times each. I don't see us returning unless it's with others who make the plans. If you like what the larger ships offer X might be for you.

Ha,have to agree. We are US citizens, and we have visited England several times. I describe them as like Americans, but with a sense of humor.