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7 minutes ago, erewhon said:

Hope to be there.

Watch for the New Zealand flag  - Volendam, midship, port side, promenade deck. ☺

Kia ora. Welcome to New Zealand. We think that our little country is pretty special - we welcome visitors who come to share it with us.😀

Have a great day in the Otago region today.

Have just checked the contract for next week on the Volendam. This is what it says -

The plan can be activated on any device but only one device can be actively connected at a time

16 minutes ago, jwh said:

I thought you could only bring wine on board.  If they allow champagne will they also allow spirits subject to the $18 corkage?

Champagne is sparkling wine.

1 hour ago, tuolumne couple said:

..it rolled off the table, and then on to the floor and then my poor T.P. rolled right out the door.....

 

Big wheel keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keep on fallin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the ocean
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the ocean

2 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Is that on the Volendam?

 

Roy

Yes. 30 day cruise - Amazon Explorer. We fly from New Zealand on Monday so I am starting to feel a little excited.

I'm watching. Our turn next Wednesday. Heading up the Amazon!

1 hour ago, cruisehome said:

first time on Holland America in December

 

Does anyone have any information on this room and or pictures

 

helpful tips about the ship would also be appreciated.

 

thanks Carol

Google a site called hal facts. You will find pictures and descriptions. We have been in 7138 and had no problems.

If you look at his Quantum of the Seas post he says that he is a travel agent.

Personally have no desire to ever order this - but for those of you who fancy it, here is the recipe.

https://www.hollandamerica.com/blog/topics/food-beverage/baconloversday-culinary-council-recipe-david-burkes-clothesline-candied-bacon/

36 minutes ago, glenna1 said:

After a fall on the   Eurodam in October 2019 not the ship's responsibility, if you spill or see a spill, please contact a ship's crew member. I fell in a puddle in the Lido , spent 5days in a wheelchair, still using a cane. Ship's staff took excellent care of me, from Doctors to room stewards to deck staff  My advice watch where you step, and please alert ship's crew when you see something.

And if you make a mess on the Lido floor, please alert the crew to clean it up. Watched a woman drop a scoop of icecream on the floor. She looked at it, sighed, and turned around and went off back to get another one.

Phone number for HAL in Australia 1300987322

6 minutes ago, dockman said:

wrong

When was Senator Inouye around?

The Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (sometimes abbreviated to PVSA, Passenger Services Act, or PSA) is a protectionist piece of United States legislation which came into force in 1886 relating to cabotage. Essentially, it says:

No foreign vessels shall transport passengers between ports or places in the United States, either directly or by way of a foreign port, under a penalty of $200 (now $762) for each passenger so transported and landed.

8 hours ago, chengkp75 said:

Unfortunately, most Americans feel that their rights and privileges extend no matter where in the world they are, and this is just not correct.  Stepping on a foreign flag cruise ship puts you in a foreign country, even when cruising the Inside Passage in Alaska.  As I noted, the Medicare proviso for covering medical expenses within 6 hours of a US port is for US flag vessels.  So, yes, you need medical insurance that covers travel to a foreign country whenever you cruise.

Thank you for your wise and knowedgeable input chengkp75.

33 minutes ago, Billthekid said:

The doctors time now cost $120 for new patient as of July, 2019.  HAL's new profit center.  My July visit had a total of $400 for supplies, and $775 for professional services like taking my oxygen level by finger and using a needle to draw blood.  My previous medical center visit was $85 and no charge for BP or oxygen check.

But you agreed to this in the contract that you have with Holland America. Please note the part about independent contractor.

All health, medical or other personal services in connection with Your Cruise or ship portion of Your Land + Sea Journey are provided solely for the convenience and benefit of Guests who may be charged for such services. You accept and use medicine, medical treatment and other personal services available on the ship or elsewhere at Your sole risk and expense without liability or responsibility of Carrier whatsoever, and agree to indemnify the Carrier for all medical or evacuation costs or expenses incurred on Your behalf. Doctors, nurses or other medical or service personnel work directly for Guest and shall not be considered to be acting under the control or supervision of Carrier, since Carrier is not a medical provider. We do not undertake to supervise the medical expertise of any such medical personnel and will not be liable for the consequences of any examination, advice, diagnosis, medication, treatment, prognosis or other professional services which a doctor or nurse may or may not furnish You.  Similarly, and without limitation, all spa personnel, instructors, guest lecturers, entertainers and other service personnel shall be considered independent contractors who work directly for the Guest.

23 hours ago, knittinggirl said:

I still got charged $95!

You still used the Doctors time.

It is on your Guest Booking Confirmation that you should have received when you first booked.

Bed Requested: Queen Bed
Group Name:
Group ID:
Dining: Open Seating

1 hour ago, Loreto said:

DH is elated that he won't have to take a suit to the Amazon River like he did 6 years ago!  He will wear dockers and a collared shirt.  I will wear dress slacks, a sparkly top and beautiful pashmina.  People only see you from the waist up anyway!  So glad the dress code is more relaxed.  We cruise to enjoy each other's company at a table for 2, not to "impress" others.

Karen

We will be at the table for two next to you 😀.

9 hours ago, woody14h said:

Smoke permeates the ship as one has to walk through the casino to get to dinner etc. 

?????? In over 200 nights on HAL ships I have never needed to walk through the casino to get to dinner.

Go to 'Cruise Activities' then 'Beverages'

1 hour ago, fatcat04 said:

My goodness, I had never heard that. How can you effectively run a cruise line when you have never experienced cruising?

Have the managers of all brain surgery hospitals had brain surgery? I have had the surgery (got the scar to prove it) but there is no way that I could manage the hospital.

5 minutes ago, dobiemom said:

I thought you only got the discount at Explorations Cafe? 

An increase of a 50% discount on specialty restaurant surcharges and specialty coffees in all dining venues*, wine packages*, beverages in the Explorations Café* and all mini-bar purchases*

We are Platinum on NCL and never have we had to pre-approve such an amount.

https://www.ncl.com/nz/en/faq#!#onboard-expenses

NCL FAQ -

How do I pay for onboard expenses?

The "Save on Sunshine" promotion that is on right now offers reduced deposits.