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What happened to Poker in the Casino's on HAL ships
semibeater replied to ole goat's topic in Holland America Line
Just off the Zaandam in June 2023 and no poker table. Just the new table for heads up holdem against the dealer. No chance for raise and very bad odds IMO. BJ offers better odds. Previous table space replaced with slots. -
Live From Zaandam May 20 - 27, 2023
semibeater replied to Crazy For Cats's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks for that. Table gone? BJ minimums? -
Live From Zaandam May 20 - 27, 2023
semibeater replied to Crazy For Cats's topic in Holland America Line
I've been following and enjoying your blog and looking at daily's there seems to be a lack of casino activity including BJ and Texas hold em tournaments. Only Bingo and slot activity. Am I missing something? Do you frequent casino at all? We will be on the next B2B from Boston. Thanks in advance. -
Checking in Early - any advantages/disadvantages?
semibeater replied to rodndonna's topic in Holland America Line
You are probably right. We are on a B2B GTY SA and it was assigned 30 days out. Just another piece of the HAL puzzle. BTW we are in same cabin! -
Checking in Early - any advantages/disadvantages?
semibeater replied to rodndonna's topic in Holland America Line
Checking in and completing everything will probably get your gty cabin faster. I got mine 30 days out recently. Check docs for luggage tags as this will be the 1st place it will appear. good luck -
Current Agency Transfer Booking Form
semibeater replied to Native Floridian 26's topic in Holland America Line
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Chateau from ship at dock.JPG
semibeater posted a gallery image in Eastern Canada and United States Ports of Call Photos
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Montmericy falls QC.jpg
semibeater posted a gallery image in Eastern Canada and United States Ports of Call Photos
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PCC relationship-building thoughts?
semibeater replied to fieldsofclover's topic in Holland America Line
I agree with OKC and use PCC all the time. Especially with casino free cruises and B2B's which are difficult to do on your own. -
I agree with the opine of OKC. I booked SB guarantee on Zaandam (sister) for upcoming Can-NE this summer. No worries about getting NS anywhere as they are all good. Current SB bookings will probably be offered SA upsells for more $ as SB's are sold out currently. Once in a NS you won't want anything else IMO.
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Holland America Barclays Credit Card Rewards
semibeater replied to bluesplayer's topic in Holland America Line
I always redeem for CC credit. You get 2.5% of the points in cash back if used on HAL for over $4K. Also all HAL charges pay double points. Not much use if you don't use HAL to cruise a lot! -
We did the last B2B B-M-B ending july 9. There was NO testing in Montreal and we enjoyed the day in the Old City.
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FWIW My wife and I were on the B2B previous to this sailing in a NS. We both tested positive upon returning to Boston on July 9th. No one reported to medical during our 14 days but I noticed a lot of "cold" symptoms in casino and lounges the last 7 days. Very hard to contain if no one reports to crew. We are done cruising for awhile.
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Live From Zaandam June 25 until July 9
semibeater replied to Crazy For Cats's topic in Holland America Line
View from our veranda today in Sydney. If we cross paths I will say HI! With you to Boston.. -
Live From Zaandam June 25 until July 9
semibeater replied to Crazy For Cats's topic in Holland America Line
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Thanks for the report. We will board Sat for the same B2B. This will be our third time and first since 2019 on Zaandam. Weather has been iffy? Usually good this time of year.
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Thank you for the info. My PCC seems to be pretty busy and hasn't responded. Looking forward to our return to Zaandam and this sailing!
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Can anyone is is on or recently returned from a B2B Bos to Bos confirm that no test was required before reboarding in-transit?
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A report from the first Zaandam sailing in 790 days.
semibeater replied to Ready2go11's topic in Holland America Line
I believe that Main DR schedules and/or reservations must be made by PCC or TA in advance. You can change or update once on board with maitre D. There also is a form that can be filled out and emailed somewhere on website to customer service. -
A report from the first Zaandam sailing in 790 days.
semibeater replied to Ready2go11's topic in Holland America Line
Why did you bypass Charlottetown today? -
A report from the first Zaandam sailing in 790 days.
semibeater replied to Ready2go11's topic in Holland America Line
Why did you pass by PEI today? Was it on the original itinerary? -
A report from the first Zaandam sailing in 790 days.
semibeater replied to Ready2go11's topic in Holland America Line
Neptune Suite occupants used to get PG for breakfast. -
A report from the first Zaandam sailing in 790 days.
semibeater replied to Ready2go11's topic in Holland America Line
Also thank you for the reports. Can you confirm that Pinnacle Grill is open for breakfast for NS and Orange members. Will be sailing in June.