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We occupied #7033, a Neptune Suite on the Zaandam this month facing the hall opening for the elevators and stairs. It was never noisy in the area and very convenient for stairs to the Lido.

We were parked next to her in Huatulco Mexico in March 2023...she looks good!

Hi islandwoman! I am with you on the 42 day in November🙂. My past Koningsdam experiences have been terrible. Acoustics in the MDR are awful and we never went there on a coastal cruise (which resembled Carnival.) The only thing we like is Gelato and Grand Dutch Cafe. We ate most meals in specialty restaurants. Like Cruiser Bruce We are just off the sister ship, Zaandam, which was sold out. I never felt crowded anywhere, and marveled at how many times we got in an elevator and were the ONLY ones! I have sailed the Volendam a number of times and it never felt crowded. You will love the Volendam! Karen

We're in 7033 Zaandam....sister ship of Volendam thought it would be quiet under the Canaletto...wrong! since they tiled the lido area the rolling carts are really loud, but stop by around 10pm so it isn't that bad and no early am rolling carts. We were in an SB Volendam for the Amazon and it was great..I think it was 7004 which was under the beauty salon at the forward stairs opposite the Pinnacle Suite. We get off the solar eclipse cruise tomorrow. Great cruise 😀! Karen

Our experience on the Zaandam was great today! Many thanks to the first time HAL cruisers who shared the 2 unused chairs at their table😀! I was surprised that there was a lot of open deck space, but not enough chairs. I don't know how many people used the bow, but the lido pool area was a perfect spot.

Hope you get your Neptune GTY!

We have a Neptune which we are not giving up!....love the bigger verandah on this ship🙂. That was a fair offer to downgrade. You are on my Nov. 9th 42 day cruise...I have a vista for that one, going as a single. Hope to meet you onboard.

We will be there too! Have had our cabin since Nov. 2022. We will have a meet and greet Sunday around 11:15 crows nest after the astronomy talk at 10am. Speaker is supposed to come to our m&g. Our checkin is at 11, I have my umbrella ready!

I was going to suggest that, too☺️! The gelato stand by the pool on Pinnacle Class ships is very popular, and I have suggested that it be implemented on other ships, but so far, no.

we stayed in SB 2004 on the identical sister ship Volendam for 28 days....very quiet, under the beauty shop. Great location! We are in SA 7033 Zaandam March 30th, under the Canaletto and hope it will be a good choice. Verandahs are large on both ships. The Zaandam is a favorite ship!

So glad I found these posts! I have sailed to Alaska many times,( including 4 14 day cruises...best ever!) but Great Bear Rain Forest Cruise is unique and I may book it onboard later this month. Being from the desert, rain is always welcomed!

The police at the pyramids in Egypt offered to take pictures of tourists...they didn't was dollars as a tip, they wanted Euros!

My husband will need wheelchair at embarkation. I let my ta know and I received an email from Guest Accessibility and filled out the required form. I received a follow up email from them and a wheelchair symbol appeared on his boarding pass.

Thanks Lisa! It seems to me that the world cruise participants this year stayed and gathered at the Rennaissance close to the pier. My cruise is 42 days and I must be on the ship for the transatlantic. The itinerary was amazing until the tragic conflict in Israel. There have been a number if itinerary changes.

Hi Lisa, I am hoping the Marriott close to the cruise pier is offered as I plan to fly in 2 days early just to be safe.. If it is the one in Plantation I looked at the hotel online and the dining options are limited at the hotel, and I am not getting in an Uber alone to go to lunch. Karen

I have the same concern! I plan to fly to FLL 2 days early for my 42 day transatlantic Med cruise Nov. 9. Since I will be doing this as a solo I want to stay at a HAL Hotel, expensive as it will be. DH and I always used HAL hotels for Alaska in Seattle which were open for booking way in advance, and it relieved a lot of stress. In Ft. Lauderdale we always used Spring Hill Suites and took their paid shuttle to the pier. My TA called HAL and was told they were still working on contracts and to keep checking. Another wrinkle is that flight ease, which a few weeks ago had offerings posted now when I click on "find flights" nothing happens. I plan to book air on my own, but still like to look at options .

I have been doing this for several years...I cross out the lox, and they seem to understand that I want a bagel and cream cheese.

I am very surprised that people give their full names and have on the side their city. CC rules advise against giving full names. I dropped my city and am very general about where I live. We had someone trolling our roll call awhile back wanting people to sign up for tours immediately to "lock in a price" and admitted she worked on commission. Our roll call moderator caught it right away and suggested she read the guidelines. Person never posted again, but I am sure they are out there.

I opened an account on the app. I did have to create a password for my account. Never did I have to give any brokerage password. When you get to the point on the app where it lists brokerages mine was not listed . There was a place for me to enter it and upload a photo of my current statement (with account # blacked out) showing proof of ownership. I received an email that they were reviewing it. 4 days later, another email that I was approved and would be able to redeem my perk.. I am not tech savvy, but I managed to get it to work! Good luck...there is an email listed for questions or help.

I sent my request to HAL by email/PDF requesting OBC fo my March 30th cruise.. I got an email from HAL that they were applying my shareholder OBC at embarkation for me and that in the future I should use Stockperks. I set up the app and sent the info to see how it works. Since HAL already said they were applying the credit, I am not going to "claim" it at Stockperks...certainly don't want to confuse anyone! I will be using Stock perks app for my November cruise.

Glad you were successful! I would print all the emails and take them when you sail. I also bring my brokerage statement. In the past, guest services had given me a print out that showed the different credits.

Hopefully something will come through. I was annoyed that I had to use the app, but I followed the directions…I had to put my brokerage company in and did get the reviewing email. Good luck!!

I applied with Stockperks Tuesday Jan. 23. Uploaded a photo of my current statement, got the reply that it was being reviewed and received email confirmation that it was accepted today, Sun Jan 28. So it did work!

Happy to help! It's not the Marriott, but it is clean, friendly and safe. We have stayed there for the last 10 years. The front desk is always helpful and the included breakfast is adequate. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance, which is a plus!

I got the same reply from HAL when I sent in my shareholder benefit request. They will apply the $250 at embarkation, but must use Stockperks in the future🙁. I downloaded the app on my iPhone and created an account just to see if it will work. I uploaded a photo of my stock ( with the account # blacked out.)I got the reply that they are reviewing it.