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Here’s a switch.  We were called and asked to downgrade from our Neptune to a A Vista..  The offer came with a partial refund, some OBC, and all the benefits of the Neptune suite, including the lounge and breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill.  We are 5 star so early embarkation or tendering wasn’t important.  After a few minutes we took the offer.  We have been traveling in Neptunes but mostly on longer cruises.  I’m sure we can endure.  We have 5 more cruises booked in Neptunes.

Oops.  $50 was posted.

I also had the $40 posted and then it disappeared.  I called my TA and he looked into it and found that Holland applied it to the cruise I had just booked the day before.  I got $200 OBC.  

My travel agent just confirmed that a $200 credit from AARP was added to the cruise I just booked on Tuesday.  We booked a suite, 42-day cruise.  Yeah.  

Gala night question..are men wearing tuxedos?

2 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

What email address???

Here you go. World_Cruise_Reservations@hollandamerica.com

I used World_Cruise_Reservations@hollandamerica.com.  I attached a photo of my stock holder page since I had to blacken out some ares.  

I emailed my request off at 1:19 this afternoon and got a reply that is was done at 1:36 pm. It was for 3 cruises. Great service. 

Very happy for Captain Timmers.  We had the pleasure sailing with him on the Eurodam in February 2016.  On that trip we were invited to have dinner with him and his lovely wife.  What a treat.  

We used TJ Tours last month. Their 2 day excursion was wonderful. The first morning a bit of rain cancelled our boat ride and they immediately changed us to the subway which was great. Since we were the only 2 to do the ballet the first night, TJ provided an escort and driver for us. Quite the service and highly recommended.

Just off the Sky on June 9. While in St. Petersburg we used TJ Travel who were great. There were 12 of us from the ship. Our day was action packed, and our guide Sophie was super knowledgeable and delightful to be with. We were the only ones who purchased the ballet for the evening. We were met in the City Center by a TJ rep when the first day touring was over at 5:30. The rep and a personal driver took us to a local sandwich shop, the rep coming in with us. Afterwards we were driven to the theater and again the rep came in with us till we were seated in our box. He then left, and when the ballet was over, the driver was outside waiting to take us back to the ship. What incredible service. And the ballet was awesome.

Another option is Motioneaze sold online and at Walmart and probably other drug stores. It’s a combination of essential oils. You dab it behind your ears. When I use it I can look at the swells and never feel any motion.

I have to agree with post above. We arrived early in San Juan for our cruise over Christmas 2016. When we arrived at the ship we were told it would be about 10 or 11 o'clock before we could board. It was 6:00 am! We sat in the park next to the port for a few hours. Unfortunately it then started raining. Not fun. We turned our luggage in at 10 and boarded at 11. I am glad to hear that Viking has made improvements to this. We did indeed love this cruise and currently have 2 more Viking cruises booked for next year.

We were on the Alaska Rail from Anchorage to Seward. The train ends at the port. Only a very short walk into the cruise terminal.

We were on the Star last Christmas. I wore a bit fancier top and a head band in my hair that was wrapped in silver garland! Just wanted to feel festive, We also decorated our cabin door on the outside with a bit of garland and little flat glitter ornaments. We received a lot of good comments for getting in the spirit.

We just did the Transatlantic on the Koningsdam and were on for 28 days. On the way to Rome it was $7 a day and went up to $9 a day when we got to Rome and stayed on for the Mediterranean cruise.

We too are on the Legend this weekend. My hubby shocked me this morning and said he wanted to wear his tux for the formal nights. Didn't think he wanted to even dress up in a sports coat! We live at 7400 ft. in Colorado and its 50 degrees right now. Looking forward to some warmer weather. I've gone thru our suitcases several times, but am sure I'm overpacked....especially on the shoes! We have an aft cabin 8275, with my brother & wife next door in 8277. If we go to Roatan we plan to scuba dive...any other divers out there?