MARCOPOLOSMITH Posted March 12, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My wife and I are booked on a Eurodam Baltic Sea cruise in July. HAL offers cabanas on the pool deck and 1 floor above in the Retreat. Looking for advice from those who have been there done that. Never sailed with HAL before and never sailed the Baltic. On the surface it looks like the Retreat offers the best options but I am not sure if it is sheltered from potentially bad weather conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 12, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2012 A search reveals: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1533242&highlight=retreat+cabanas http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1585708&highlight=retreat+cabanas http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1571637&highlight=retreat+cabanas The link in Post #6 of the first thread above is VERY helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCOPOLOSMITH Posted March 13, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thanks for your help CruiserBruce. Not sure what exactly is on the post #6 link but it is broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The link works for me. It is a pdf document. It is a sheet from HAL giving all sorts of info - prices, amenities, locations, pictures. It is just about everything you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Do you really think that you would use the Cabana a lot on a Baltic cruise? I know that when we did Baltic cruises we were rarely on the ship. So much to see and do in the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Lido Cabanas Rental Period: Full day, 09:00am to 05:00pm Price: $30 for port days and $50 for sea days, $199 for our 7 day cruise. Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 18 years Includes following services: Towel Setup Bathrobes Handheld fans I-Pod with preloaded music selection Discount on selected spa services for days in port only 1 Evian Mister per cabana Chilled water bottles setup Chilled fruit skewers served at 10:00 am Fruit Basket Small menu for lunch service: we will serve poolside favorites in the cabanas as requested from either the Lido and the pool grill during regular opening hours Ice-cream tray silver service at 02:00 pm: tray with assortment of ice-cream and favorite condiments Frozen grapes, chocolate covered strawberries and a glass of house champagne at 03:00 pm The Retreat Cabanas Rental Period: Full day, 09:00am to 05:00pm Price: $45 for port days and $75 for sea days, $299 for our 7 day cruise. Occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children up to 18 years Includes following services: Towel Setup Bathrobes Handheld fans - in case no ceiling fans will be installed I-Pod with preloaded music selection Discount on selected spa services for days in port only 1 Evian Mister per cabana Chilled water bottles setup Frozen grapes, chocolate covered strawberries and a glass of champagne at 03:00pm Food service Island with following offerings: all food items will be served in small glass or porcelain cups. Healthy breakfast options like yogurts, cereal and muesli, fresh sliced fruit, a variety of "healthy bites" sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit juices and yogurt/buttermilk drinks at lunch and afternoon FAMILY RETREAT Cabana - FOR 4 ADULTS with 4 loungers $65 port days, $115 sea days up to 7 days - $449 up to 10 days $599 up to 15 days $799 up to 20 days $899 more than 20 days $59/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isujim Posted March 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 13, 2012 KK Thanks for posting that...........it really helps all of us new to HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isujim Posted March 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 13, 2012 We will be travelling with another couple..........can you do 4 adults in one cabana? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isujim Posted March 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ok........answered my own question:) It helps to READ.........thanks again KK........sounds like family retreat cabana is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Gilly Posted March 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I love the retreat cabanas and wouldn't hesitate to book one on a Med or Caribbean cruise but I agree with KK and don't think you would use it much on the Baltic itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCOPOLOSMITH Posted March 20, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Maybe for a day or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Maybe for a day or two? There are daily rates, mentioned in KK's post and the link I mentioned, but they can only be booked onboard, if there are cabanas available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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