Occy

Absolutely, no doubt about it.

We are spending the night before our Eurodam cruise at the Embassy Suites (so many mixed reviews-fingers crossed it is satisfactory). Just wondering if I need to bring a stapler from home to attach the luggage tags or does anyone have an easier solution.

We’ve stayed at the Embassy Suites several times and never had a problem.

We purchase both cancellation and medical insurance independently.

I make a point of checking fares myself up to final payment and if I see any differences I let my TA know right away. Have saved considerably on a few cruises by doing this. Worth the time and trouble.

Love this group beyond words -- loud is ok - but earplugs would help if it bothers you -- will be there every time they perform!!!!!!!!!

I agree !!

Thx everyone. I will make sure I'm there in plenty of time to stake my spot.

Have been on several cruises that have a Computer Workshop. The last one on NA several months ago, concentrated on photo storage etc. Unfortunately they were fully booked. Have an upcoming cruise with lots of sea days and we wld like to join this class. When and where do you book a spot ?

TIA.

Thank You, feel like I've put 5 lb. on already !!!!

Thx everyone, I'll check them all out.

Here is one, though there are others

http://ports.cruisett.com/

Many thanks.

What is the web site to check how many ships are in a particular port on any given day. We aren't sailing on the Westerdam till next spring, but just curious before we book our hotel.

Many thx.

Wonderful people we have met.

Some of the best entertainment we have ever seen, on any cruise line. They do switch around from ship to ship so your never guaranteed you'll get the same musicians in the band. The Motown group we saw in Sept. on the NA were just fantastic. Great way to end an evening and we're looking fwd to this venue on our next cruise.

Are there other brands not shown on the list which can be ordered? DH doesn't like either of the gins. Too perfumey.

I'm with you on your gin taste. I know when we were on the N Amsterdam in September, they didn't have Beefeaters. Sob! Sob!

We always purchase trip insurance' date=' but it can be purchased a couple of days before final payment is due, that is when we buy it. Insurance is nonrefundable and is not necessary while your payments are within the refundable period.[/quote']

 

 

This is what we do, but there again the deposits we put down have been refundable.

Well put Hank !!!

We haven't seen the HALcats on any HAL ships in a while.

However, we really loved the BB King bands on our latest Oosterdam & Eurodam cruises.

Yes, they're loud, but they're good, and it's live music. :cool:

I agree. The All Stars that played in the BB King on the N. Amsterdam during our Panama Cruise in Sept. were one of the best bands we've ever experience on any of our cruises, on any cruise line we've been on. Fantastic entertainment.

We are booked for our first cruise next year! To Alaska. We were all set to book the Whitepass Train trip until our friends returned from their cruise earlier this year. They raved about the bus trip - they took the Skagway Yukon Discovery Adventure with Alaska Shore Excursions. Said it was just fantastic and they were glad they did that instead of taking the train. That it took them further north and they were able to see the dog sleds. Wondering if anyone could give us some guidance on which would be best for a "first (and probably only) timer"!! Thanks!

Definitely the train.

Thx for taking the time to post these pics. We were on that particular Panama cruise and it was nice to see the ship from your vantage point.

Here are the prices from Zuiderdam from a few weeks ago.

 

Thx a lot. About the same as I pay here on Vancouver island.

I paid around $35 for a shampoo, blow dry and a cut. She reduced the charge for the cut as I only wanted a tad done.

 

DH pays around $18 for a shampoo and cut. Hope this helps :)

Many thx. Kazu, May treat myself. We sail in just over a weeks time. I sld imagin you wld have to phone and book as soon as your on board ??

Just curious, how much do they charge for a shampoo and blow dry ? I think I wld be a bit apprehensive having my streaks done by a colourist I didn't know.

while not the same as getting the documents delivered by the ups folks, it still brings excitement to our home to have them emailed. I just printed off our docs for our upcoming t/a and had to share the news. I couldn't get the photo link to work, so here's what we look like: https://giphy.com/gifs/excited-seinfeld-12ulfhpf05ielo

smooth sailing ! :) :) :)

gerry

lol .... 😂

Some of you may know that I custom make name tags for the M&G that I participate in. There is nothing more frustrating then returning home from a cruise with name tags for people who a) did not show up at the M&G or b) cancelled the cruise and did not post on CC. A little bit of common courtesy goes a long way!

I've had that happen as well on an "O" cruise after printing off dozens of fancy name tags. I vowed "never again" .

I have had to cancel once and I let the roll call group know immediately.

What is more annoying, is people who sign up for the M&G and don't bother to show up. Name tags, reminders sent to the cabins, their names had been included in gift exchange etc.etc. and they end up no shows. Very bad mannered. There is always a way they cld have contacted the leader if an emergency arose to let them know. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to make these M&G work. Some of them are huge with lots of activities that have to be worked out and thx goodness the majority of members appreciate the efforts that have gone into putting them together.

You can buy a "Beverage Card" (this is not at all the same as the Signature Beverage Package) that is good for all beverages that incur a charge---including specialty coffees.

 

However, there is no discount attached to this card; it is for convenience only. The Beverage Card can be purchased in amounts of $50, $100, $250. It makes it so much easier to proof out your charges at the end of the cruise, as there is only the one charge for the card showing.

Thx Ruth and RML.