Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Greetings from McCarren Airport in Las Vegas as we wait to board our flight to San Diego. It is a beautful morning here so hoping it is the same there. Sadly I miss having the San Diego web camto be able to see that our shiphas come in. It would have been great to see both the Westerdam the ship we were just on a few short weeks ago and the Zuiderdam in port. This cruise is bringing us back to where our history with Holland America started. In April 2003 we took our 2nd cruise and our first with Holland America. Unlike many of HAL ships that we have returned to several times this is our first return to her since that time. So we are very much looking forward to seeing her again. We are doing a back to back with starting with the 4 Day repositioning that in the next 4 days takes us to Port Angeles Washington on Friday and to Vancouver on Saturday. We will then stay on board for the Zuiderdam's first week to Alaska. This makes our 9th cruise to Alaska but only our second Alaska cruise sailing out of Vancouver. The first 4 days we took a guarantee like 99% of those boarding today did, we chose a Superior Verandah Suite SY because that is what we chose for the Alaska portion but about 4 weeks ago I saw the opportunity to move up to a SC guarantee for the 7 day Alaska so we did but at that point the Deluxe Verandah's were gone for the 4 day. So I will be able to review both types of categories and make the move on Saturday. I probably will not answer a lot of questions till we get home but depending on internet minutes will try to answer some. It is almost time to board so will sign off Next post from the Beautiful and Elegant MS Zuiderdam :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigianne Posted May 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a great cruise Lisa - looking forward to hearing all about it when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondis Posted May 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a wonderful time and enjoy! Bon Voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted May 8, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a good one Lisa. Zuiderdam, Westerdam, and Infinity are in port here today. It will be a zoo. :eek: We are avoiding that area today. :D Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted May 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted May 8, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2012 The poor Zuiderdam is getting a terrible trashing right now on CC. Obviously your first hand reports will be welcome. She was the elegant lady who took us to Alaska too in an SY - your trip and cabin choices sound wonderful. Happy travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted May 8, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lisa and Tom enjoy your cruise and thanks for taking us along with your live post. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted May 8, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lisa and Tom, have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted May 8, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Candy & Sir James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted May 8, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a great time, Lisa and Tom. :) Fair Winds and a Following Sea........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtwotrvl Posted May 8, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a wonderful cruise, Lisa!!!!!!!!!! Keep Alaska safe and sound for us, so we can see Alaska in July....:D David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecook Posted May 8, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Have a wonderful cruise. I will look forward to hearing your opinion about the Zuiderdam. Wishing you safe travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 8, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lisa and Tom - have a wonderful cruise and a marvelous time:):):) Bon Voyage:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted May 8, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Here's hopping we all have a good cruise, see you in SD Lisa and Tom. Almost ready to go down. We did postpone our trip by an hour because it will be a mess with the three ships in. No worries it is beautiful here this morning, so SD will be spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted May 8, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Good times Lisa! Say hi to JD for me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted May 8, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Bon Voyage, Lisa. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localady Posted May 8, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Bon Voyage! I know you will be spoiled the entire way! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 8, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Reporting in the San Diego airport. The Westerdam has fully disembarked but as of a couple of minutes ago they had not started the Zuiderdam reason in non US not reporting ...... ok update they did just now start debark per HAL rep that I know here at the airport. Think we will head to the food court for a bit before heading to the pier. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 8, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Good times Lisa! Say hi to JD for me;) Will do John :) Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 8, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looking forward to reading the REAL facts as to what is happening and has been happening on the Zuiderdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoronaCRZR Posted May 8, 2012 #21 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Lisa, Please get us the skinny on the toilet problems (if any) and A/C issues. Thanks. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted May 8, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yes, please. Clip board in hand, white lab coat on and stop watch in hand we want a full report of all public restrooms (each stall please) - both men and women's on all floors at all times. :p Facts, we need facts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariawoman Posted May 8, 2012 #23 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I hope you have a fantastic cruise!!! I'm jealous :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted May 8, 2012 #24 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh, no... please don't put Lisa on Potty Patrol! Let her have a good time! Candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted May 8, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yes, please. Clip board in hand, white lab coat on and stop watch in hand we want a full report of all public restrooms (each stall please) - both men and women's on all floors at all times. :p Facts, we need facts! LOL!! Have a great time Lisa & Tom! Marge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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