Kre8tiv1 Posted January 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2011 As I sit on the Lido, cocktail in hand, waiting to set sail, I thought I'd share my thoughts on my first HAL cruise (granted I've only been onboard for about 3 hours!). Arrived @ port just before 2pm. Very short check in line ..doubt we waited more than 5 mins. When it was our turn It had to be the quickest check in history! Once onboard we were greeted genuinely by every crew member we encountered. There were crew everywhere to help you find your cabin, etc. Ate lunch in Lido. It was very crowded, but again the staff was super pleasant and made a fuss over every child they saw. Found the food in Lido to be pretty darn good Met our cabin stewards who are just awesome Well were underway! Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicismylife Posted January 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2011 So glad that the start of your cruise has gone so well! I hope you have a wonderful trip and that you continue to have great weather and great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted January 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Have a great cruise. Sure would enjoy a night in the Tamarind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted January 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I hope you have a most enjoyable cruise. It has started so well, now all we have to do is wait for the middle and the end of the cruise:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hope you have a wonderful time. Fair winds and a following sea....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 9, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Bon Voyage -- have a great cruise. What a wonderful start -- cocktail on the verandah as you sail out of Ft Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matondo Posted January 9, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Bon Voyage...my sister and her husband are on board as well. I hope it is a wonderful trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted January 9, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2011 ... on my first HAL cruise ... Once onboard we were greeted genuinely by every crew member we encountered. There were crew everywhere to help you find your cabin, etc. ... but again the staff was super pleasant and made a fuss over every child they saw ... Met our cabin stewards who are just awesome ... quote] Welcome to cruising on HAL! You've pretty much summed up in your first few hours one of the biggest things that brings so many of us back again and again -- the delightful crew! Hope you continue to have a wonderful cruise! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinKiki Posted January 9, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2011 We'll be in your shoes in 1 week! You are getting me excited for our trip. Hope yours continues to be wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted January 9, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Have a great cruise. She is a great ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kre8tiv1 Posted January 15, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Sitting in the airport waiting for our flight home :( We had a wonderful cruise. Can't say enough good things about HAL. Unfortunately we couldn't get to HMC due to unfavorable weather conditions. That was the only disappointing part of the trip...and certainly wasn't the fault of HAL. Will post a more detailed review in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 15, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yup, you are on a HAL ship. That's what most of us expect. Glad your cruise is off to a good start. Have a great one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 15, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Thank you for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvz2cruz Posted January 16, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2011 We were also totally impressed with embarking and disembarking. We left our stateroom at 9:10 this morning and were loading car in parking garage at 9:25---amazing! The crew were great and the week was wonderful. Missed you at the Meet and Greet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kre8tiv1 Posted January 17, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Becky ...I couldn't figure out how to get up to the crow's nest that first day! Actually didn't find out how to til the last day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrleominster Posted January 17, 2011 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Holland America line always takes care of their people. It was by far the best cruise line i have experienced. My next cruise in March is on Norwegian, lets see if they measure up to HAL. You will enjoy the entire trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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