KroozNut

Okay, I can imagine that. But are you making a comparison in there some where?

This is a good thing. I only wish every line would adopt this policy.

The era of 'entitlement' comes to mind here 😧

Technically it was 'tipping optional' instead of 'no tipping'. But you're right, in later years, many folks new to cruising didn't tip at all, hence the auto-gratuity era arrived..

Of course food opinions are so inherently subjective, that one person's perception of 'quality' is another's perception of garbage.

We'll find out on our March '23 sailing to the W Caribbean on NS. 🙂

Lol.. Oops! *'23 of course 😳

Zuiderdam does not have the NY Pizza/Deli venue, which is where HAL's best pizza (in our opinion) comes from. But pizza is usually available in the Lido buffet area, and it's okay. Not even close to NY Pizza/Deli, but just okay.

We are Platinum on Carnival, but don't even sail them anymore because we enjoy the HAL experience so much more now.

We made ours a few weeks ago for a March '22 sailing.

Okay... got it, and thanks for the clarification. 🙂

Now I'm confused (again).. 😒 I've read on other threads that HMC is essentially cashless for purchases from HAL activities (i.e. souvenir shops, bars, etc). And that cash is only needed for shops and trinket purchases from local vendors. For the HAL sponsored purchases, your key card is used just like onboard the ship, and purchases are charged to your onboard account. If this is correct, they are using computers to swipe your key cards, right?

But this goes beyond individual so-called 'rights'. The behavior you describe is not only disgusting, but also threatens others health when that person ventures out and goes about touching things that others might touch, and therefore potentially spreading germs that could cause others to become ill.

This is not a very good track record. Have you perhaps considered other forms of vacation travel that offer better odds that you're not going to get sick every time you travel?

Have you been in the Lido buffet or even poolside in the early morning of late? Bathrobes seem to be a thing there for some people these days (don't ask me why). 😟

How soon is your 'upcoming' cruise? And if the HIA wasn't offered as part of the deal when you originally booked, you'll probably not get it.

This is the HAL forum.. 🤔

You may have gotten away with this on your particular sailing, but it's certainly not allowed. If there were an emergency, all passageways need to be entirely clear for unencumbered transit.

The reason why they can't be parked in the passageways is for safety during emergency egress. I've never heard of beds being removed from a cabin for any reason, but others with other experience may chime in here.

Don't really even have to ask nicely, you can order a double any time. But it counts as two drinks against the 15 drink limit with the package. 🙂

Thanks Bruce, Our upcoming cruise on NS will include our first visit to HMC, so we weren't clear on the procedures/protocols.