retiredoncologyRN

My wife and I are booked on the Prinsendam next July (2016) sailing from Amsterdam (Ijmuiden). We have arranged a HAL transfer from Amsterdam the morning of embarkation.

 

I am one who likes to plan well in advance (it adds to the enjoyment and anticipation for me) and I have seen some comments about transfers from Amsterdam to the ship on embarkation day.

 

I am told that our transfer will leave from the Park Place Victoria Hotel.

 

Will there be a kiosk where we and the others taking the transfer will meet to get the bus or van?

 

Will it be marked in any special way?

 

Otherwise, will we simply meet the bus or van on the curb in front of the hotel?

 

Again, I have a habit of thinking about this sort of thing well in advance, so I am just curious about the experiences of those of you who have taken HAL transfers from Amsterdam to Ijmuiden.

 

Thanks!

Hey, Boiler Cruiser - I've been going over all the roll calls and forums, and saw the link to your post about transfers from Ijmuiden - you said you were on the Prinsendam in July? We're on the Prinsendam starting June 2nd - on the 34 day North Baltic, so I'm sure we'll meet in July. We also live in North Carolina - Creedmoor - outside of Durham - where do y'all live?

"Sam" - retiredoncologyRN

Thank you so much!

Sam

We did the 2 day small group excursion and it was excellent. Had different tour guides each day....one was better than the other. There was about an hour in the centre of the city on one day where we had lunch boxes in the park....there was a department store alongside and a gourmet shop opposite. However, it seemed that each small group stopped in a different place. We never saw the other groups as all the times and visits were staggered.

Thanks for the information. Was this 2 day on the ship, or with an independent tour?

Thanks, Sam

Does anyone know if Holland America provides Russian visas for their St. Petersburg 2 day excursion?

Thanks!

We did several Spain Day Tours on our 50 day Mediterranean cruise. They are an excellent company. We were met at the ports by the tour guides, who spoke excellent English. The vans were comfortable, and the groups were small. We never had issues with getting back to the ship, but Spain Day guarantees they will get you to your ship on time - or they will get you to the next port - on their dime.

Don't hesitate to use this company. They are much cheaper than the ship's excursions.

My wife and I are booked on the Prinsendam next July (2016) sailing from Amsterdam (Ijmuiden). We have arranged a HAL transfer from Amsterdam the morning of embarkation.

 

I am one who likes to plan well in advance (it adds to the enjoyment and anticipation for me) and I have seen some comments about transfers from Amsterdam to the ship on embarkation day.

 

I am told that our transfer will leave from the Park Place Victoria Hotel.

 

Will there be a kiosk where we and the others taking the transfer will meet to get the bus or van?

 

Will it be marked in any special way?

 

Otherwise, will we simply meet the bus or van on the curb in front of the hotel?

 

Again, I have a habit of thinking about this sort of thing well in advance, so I am just curious about the experiences of those of you who have taken HAL transfers from Amsterdam to Ijmuiden.

 

Thanks!

Hi! We're on this cruise, also. We're from Creedmoor, NC. We'll be staying at the Nh Amsterdam Centre hotel. I wonder if there could be a HAL pick up at this hotel. Guess it's a bit early to ask them.

Where are you in North Carolina?

Sam (my given name is Sherlyn, but I go by Sam) :o