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The florist on the Rotterdam said the vases are made in Holland but there is no mark on the vase. On our trans Atlantic he ran out of some of the designs. I was hoping when we stopped in Rotterdam new ones would come on board but they didn’t. Disappointed in that. 

7 hours ago, woodinville cruisers said:

I can't seem to view any of my booking through my Mariner account.  They show in the account but when I click on any of them I just get a white screen.  It sure would be nice to book a tour.  It's been this way for about a week.

Same😳

On 3/23/2024 at 1:35 PM, amandas friend said:

We just got an offer to upgrade from OV to veranda for 100$ pp. we took it. Sailing is one month away 

Is the $100/ night or total?

On 3/29/2024 at 3:26 PM, BaldiePete said:

I live in Edinburgh. The local bus company run a service whenever there is a ship at South Queensferry. It runs every 20 minutes from right at the pier where the tender will drop you off. Details here. 
 

https://www.lothianbuses.com/cruiselink-x99/

Thank you. Just the kind of info needed.

Following 

16 hours ago, CurlerRob said:

 

No. Rotterdam is over 60km south, with it's own access to the sea. 🍺🥌

 

ok thank you

1 hour ago, CurlerRob said:

 

Have a look at Google maps. To reach the North Sea from Amsterdam, you must exit through a lock at IJmuiden. Tides, weather and marine traffic can affect the transit times. 

 

Until you receive your Boarding Pass Package shortly before embarkation, your departure time may change - so flexibility in your shore plans is important. If you are not doing so, you may want to arrive earlier in Amsterdam and avoid feeling rushed - the city is well worth it. 

 

Enjoy your cruise. 🍺🥌

Do the departures from Rotterdam have to go through the IJmuiden locks?  Or is it just departures from Amsterdam?  Thanks.

One of our cruise stops is in Brest. Any ideas what to do at this port?

Really enjoyed your report since we will be sailing on Rotterdam in April. 
so where are you heading next?  Will look forward to your next trip report.  
thanks for a well written and informative yet fun review. 

OMG!  I thought Celebrities website was awful but HAL wins the honors for the worst!  

Exactly what is an upsell  offer?

55 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

They are VERY efficient with this.  I always bring a copy of my verification with me though.

 

Yes we will do that. Thanks

Hi all. Do you get to pick the upgrade cabin you want or does HAL pick it for you.

13 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Oh no! I have always blacked mine out and haven't had an issue.

I suppose now if you move it has to be updated to match?

I'm sorry.

Just faxed my copy of HAL shares to benefit department. (Fax 206-270-6080) Did not give my address. Just proof of 100 stock shares.  Home mailing address and brokerage account number BLACKED out.  Have to give complete legal name, booking /reservation number, ship name and sailing date no later than 3 weeks prior to sail date.

Received answer within half an hour!  OBC will be “credited to your onboard account upon embarkation “.  
I was surprised to get a response so quick. Very easy.

4 minutes ago, oakridger said:

 

According to Google Maps it's 0.6 miles/900 meters or 13 minutes walking.

 

Haarlem to ML - Google Maps

 

~Nancy

Thank you

On 10/15/2023 at 5:37 AM, Sea42 said:

We stayed at Hotel ML. Great location! I would definitely stay there again.

https://www.mlinhaarlem.nl/en/

Looks like a nice hotel but how far of a walk is it from the train station?

Thanks everyone

Thanks so much Trish. Really enjoyed the day to day plus the terrific pics!  

11 hours ago, kazu said:

 

The is indeed an elevator.

There are steps (around 5) at the entrance to the hotel.  Thar’s where the little gadget was that you could put your luggage on.  Staff will help with luggage if needed.

Thanks so much. That clears it up!

We are thinking of staying at the Banks Mansion in April. Could you tell me if the hotel has an elevator?  And if so why did you have to carry your luggage up?  
 

have a great cruise. Looking forward to your day to day report. 

28 minutes ago, 0106 said:

Jacqui and friends will be posting from the Rotterdam TA.  Follow this thread.

We’ll  be posting about activities on sea days.

29 minutes ago, 0106 said:

Jacqui and friends will be posting from the Rotterdam TA.  Follow this thread.

We’ll  be posting about activities on sea days.

Absolutely will be following!  Hope you post the activities/excursions you will be doing in each port.  

We will be going on the Rotterdam next April and have a few questions. On sea days does the ship provide any fun activities such as 

Tai Chi classes or fun art classes?  We usually sail Celebrity and they usually had some type of art class so hoping Hal will too. Never seen Tai Chi offered but that would be such a great class to have on board. Easy to learn and getting in exercise as well.  

Are there restrooms on the bus?

Thank you

So I have CCL stock but this will be the first time using it to get OBC. 

So how exactly do I show HAL that I own the stock and how do I get the OBC applied to my next cruise?