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I agree with your DH, the architecture is so unique !! So French. I am making a note to visit Quimper next year on this voyage.

And I believe next year we may need visas for EU countries. thanks for taking us along on your journey! Looking forward to this voyage in 2024!

YES! OMG, love the eggs bennies. I even like grabbing a hard boiled egg...yup, a real egg! 😋 i am wondering about the troll factor here.

You chose a dish with egg mix as the ingredient. There are other choices that do include real eggs. We always do a walk about the entire Lido to see what is being offered.

You are truly blessed, Jacqui, so many friends. I want to give you a hug. 🤗 i love your spirit and determination. Thank you again for taking us along on your journey.

Thanks for sharing your experience. We are boarding in 2 weeks in Piraeus. First time on the Oosterdam. we were on her sister ship the Noordam in July so we should find the layout familiar. Excited!

Glad you made it safely. We are planning a few days in Amsterdam next year prior to this cruise. I am glad to hear the recommendations for Banks Mansion. looking forward to hearing of your Amsterdam adventures! joan

Have a great trip and safe travels to you! We will be on this TA in 2024. Looking forward to your story.

We have done this 3 times and it took about 1-2 days for the TA to receive the bookings . I would call HAL.

Last week, Osco gave is a sticker with the vax info to place on our card..where ever there was room..it fit over the fine print of the card.

That sounds delightful. How did you find this houseboat listing?

What was your day like...did you do an excursion?

Great video, thanks. Just curious, was there an extra charge for this Octoberfest event?

in a perfect world, yes. Sigh not to continue off topic, but my personal favorite on one of the FB groups..was from someone who stated: "I read on the HAL website that there is a corkage fee for each bottle of wine we bring onboard... is this true???"

Holland America does not own or manage any of these FB sites except for the official HAL site. Even the Mariner FB page sited here is not a HAL site. HAL won’t be seeing or reading all/any of the social media sites on FB,of which there are dozens started by anyone who wants to start one.

I agree , especially on FB...many people belonging to these FB groups seem to thrive on spreading issues that are not issues at all... and like that old change the story as you spread the word routine. I get frustrated just reading some of these threads.

Thank you. This sounds great . Unfortunately during the timeframe we need, there is a 7 night minimum stay. We need just 3 nights.

To connect your iPhones with iMessage you need paid wifi...it does not work with the ship's intranet.I message does not work with the phone in airplane mode.

@VMax1700 Thank you for taking us along. We will be on this cruise in 2024 with TA. Very much looking forward to your narratives and any suggestions in different ports. Have a wonderful cruise!

We will be on the Rotterdam next September for the Baltic . We have not yet sailed on the Rotterdam but we have sailed on the Koningsdam, her sister ship and loved the ship. Enjoy the music walk!

We would welcome Baltimore or Norfolk as a departure port for HAL. I see RCCL and NCL use Baltimore but we prefer to sail HAL. Our first cruise ever was on RCCL's tiny Song of America.. then the big ships happened..🫣

I purchase Cellar # 2 when on board. As mentioned, currently as a 3* , the discount is 25% . The cost of wine per glass from the bar or a separate wine bottle purchase is much higher in the long run. The package is a great option. So far I have been able to get my favorite Meomi in the package and keep one of the bottles in the cabin as well.

Interesting that he snores while using a CPAP. My DH has been on a CPAP for over a decade and the snoring stopped once he started using it.

@bundtkate We have sailed Alaska 3 times and never seen excursions discounted. The best suggestion is the AARP gift card at 10% off. You can use the gift card as your payment online pre-cruise. The Lumberjack show is literally a stones throw from the pier. Easily done on your own and save money by doing so. The White Pass , Lake Bennett and Yukon experience is our favorite and worth every penny. The best scenery, in my opinion is between Carcross and Fraser. The last car is the best because you can step out on the back platform ..think "aft balcony". Amazing experience, especially if the weather is nice. but it is a full day affair. The best HAL Alaska excursions sell out fast, never too early. Be sure to read the reviews (most recent).

@TeaBag, I suggest you clear your cache/ cookies , maybe even reboot and and try again. The website has been quirky lately. I assume you booked directly with HAL? If you used a TA perhaps they could assist by contacting HAL from their end. Don't give up on HAL because of this. You will have a great cruise!