gwilli

Thanks so much. 

Cheers! 

How does one add their profile picture? 

Thanks! 

Hi Jacqui,

Please add us to the Prinsendam, April 24 to your Bon Voyage list.  

We have been on many HAL cruises, one of them won in a cruise raffle. 

Thanks again,

gwilli

Gail and Tom 

Thanks for your posts. Can't wait until April when I get to experience the Prinsendam. Just wondering about the main dining room menus. Are they the same as the other delicious HAL menus or are they able to offer different choices?  (With less people....). How is their wine selection?  Cheers! 

What an exciting adventure you are having! We were in Seydisfjordur in July...beautiful place....but on Saturday the factory was closed and everyone was still at home. We toured the empty fish factory then tasted some interesting fish dishes. It was a nice day but nothing to rave about. We loved our time on the Zuiderdam. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

Edgewater.... Will you be on the Prinsendam April 24th cruise.... Bordeaux on May 2? The ship has a tour in the evening at 6:30pm. I have only found out that it is a 5 hour tour with a wine and food pairing. It is a bit pricy, but a private tour on the evening we are there overnight.... we are doing it!

Cheers!

I checked Trip Advisor. The reviews are wonderful, but for lunch. We have an overnight in Bordeaux, and our tour is at 6:30 pm (18:30). We wouldn't get there until after 7:00pm.... HAL info says tour is with food and wine pairings. Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Just wondering if it's worth the cost. ;)

Still looking for information. I read that it is a 5 hour tour beginning at 6:30pm. Sounds interesting!

Has anyone experienced in Bordeaux the food and wine paring workshop tour at Chateau de Ferrand? Please tell us about it. Thanks

Anna, sounds like you are having an exciting adventure! Enjoy your next ports. Please tell a bit about the ship as you discover it.... the food, shows and other evening activities. Too bad the mixology class didn't work out for you as we really enjoyed it on the Zuiderdam. Cheers!

I haven't read all of the comments posted, but was on the Zuiderdam on July 7 just after this incident and may have been their second part to the back-2-back. We heard nothing from any passangers that were on that part of the cruise. All I can say is that we found the staff to be warm, friendly and helpful. We thought the cruise had the best service ever from those we've been on (including many HAL).

When it comes to excursions and getting off of the ship, we found that some people just don't want to listen or follow directions. (How many times do you need to be asked to take a seat?) Some feel that they just don't have to wait for anyone, and get annoyed.

Thanks for the answers! Looks like I will be using the laundry service...and may not have to bring the second suitcase!

Does HAL do anything special when a ship crosses into the Artic Circle? :confused:

:confused: Wondering if one can choose water temperature (cold, warm, hot)? What about the dryer (cool, warm or hot)? I am assuming that your bag is washed alone, not with anyone else's. Is that so? Lots of picky questions but will help me with my packing. Thanks for any information.

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I am looking for current menus for the Zuiderdam. I know the food will be delicious and the service will be wonderful!

Which wines and drinks are included in the Signature Beverage Package? We are thinking of bumping up to the better package. A drink menu would be helpful. (If it makes a difference, we'll be on the Zuiderdam) Thanks!

Did anyone else enter back in the fall HAL's America Test Kitchen Culinary Journey sweepstakes? Well I did! I don't usually enter contests, but with the test kitchen on our next cruise on the Zuiderdam, I thought it may give me a better chance to be involved in it on the ship.

Background.. I've been calling and writing to our senators and congressmen about our terrible healthcare rates (highest in USA) Phone rings, caller ID says Washington. I am thinking it's someone calling me back to discuss my issues. But no!!!! It was Holland America calling to let me know that I won 3rd place in this contest! I won a Koehler faucet! Thank you Holland America and Koehler. ;p

Lynn,

I am on that cruise. Please be sure to join our roll call. It's not very active yet, but will be soon. We are starting to talk about tours.

Cheers!

Have a wonderful time. Thanks for telling us all about it!

We can relate to the age thing....

Our first HAL cruise was a WWII reunion cruise (which we had no idea of this group which filled most of the ship.) We were the age of their children! Very few people bought the raffle tickets for the free week cruise, so we bought a few. We won the week!

So there are some benefits. ;)

Cheers!

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Glad all was well with the fire. Please share menus. Thanks!

:confused: If we order a drink over the $9 limit, will they charge for the overage (plus tip) or the entire drink (plus tip)? 🍷🍸

Cheers!

We just got off of the Reflection after sailing with Celebrity for 5 times.....before that HAL for about the same. Was on the Eurodam for the inaugural sailing. Both ships are wonderful....about equal. There are some nice features on both. The food and the service. I would think that either ship would be nice to be on!

We are considering a Greece cruise, and heard that the ports are so overcrowded in the summer. It's early in the season, but wondering what cruisers are seeing as far as crowds and lines. Any comments? Thanks!

We are considering a Greece cruise, and heard that the ports are so overcrowded in the summer. It's early in the season, but wondering what cruisers are seeing as far as crowds and lines. Any comments?

Thanks!