Krazy Kruizers Posted December 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Has anyone gotten their Christmas e-mail from HAL? We got ours today. Very disappointed in it. Seasons Greetings and then a picture of either the Club Cabana or Retreat Cabana. I would rather have seen a beautifully decorated area from any HAL ship. Our Christmas card from Princess -- regular mail -- was much prettier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted December 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have to agree with you. It was not what I expected when I opened it. I was so distracted by the two people sitting on the lounge chair that I forgot to read the message. I watched it three times to make sure I didn't miss something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mightycruisequeen Posted December 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Agreed. Very generic. Clearly they're afraid to acknowledge Christ's Birthday, yet they're not afraid to take advantage of the "holiday" to advertise. How lame. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted December 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I didn't even open it - afraid - it said there might be cookies!:eek: I'm on a diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I received the Mariners Christmas e-mail today. Nice of them to send us greetings of the season. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted December 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I went back and opened it - cookies be dam-med! Happy Holidays! Only 295 days to my next mariner level. I'll do my best ...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'girl Posted December 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'm not surprised at all that there was no overtly religious aspect to the Greeting sent. People of many faiths cruise on HAL ships, so a generic Seasons Greetings is appropriate. This is a festive holiday time of year for all, not just Christians, so I can understand how and why HAL took this approach. As for a picture of cabanas, it sounds like they could have shown the ship at holiday time to better advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We did, too, KK....a basic promotional email. nothing festive for the Christmas season at all. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted December 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Yes, got mine today, and deleted it after a quick glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) I went back and opened it - cookies be dam-med! Happy Holidays! Only 295 days to my next mariner level. I'll do my best ...:D Now that you mention it...... We are Five Star Mariner and they wrote in the e-mail how many days until we reach the next Mariner Level. Is there one after Five Star? :confused: (.....aside from President's Club but that is something different.) Edited December 15, 2013 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted December 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I would rather have seen a beautifully decorated area from any HAL ship. Our Christmas card from Princess -- regular mail -- was much prettier. I agree. The Princess card was very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda&Vern Posted December 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2013 :( No Holiday e:mail for us. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2013 No Holiday email for us :( I did get one to my work email from HAL on Thursday The actual email is kind of festive, more for New Years but then I think the video attached is what you are all talking about. http://www.hal-holiday.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 15, 2013 For oce I got a this email. Nothing from Princess. They must know that I might be booking something with them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Now that you mention it...... We are Five Star Mariner and they wrote in the e-mail how many days until we reach the next Mariner Level. Is there one after Five Star? :confused: (.....aside from President's Club but that is something different.) So how many days did it say till your next level? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted December 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Now that you mention it...... We are Five Star Mariner and they wrote in the e-mail how many days until we reach the next Mariner Level. Is there one after Five Star? :confused: (.....aside from President's Club but that is something different.) Same here. Add the number you have plus the number they say you need to reach the next level. Mine equals 1400 : President's Club. So, does this demonstrate that HAL sees President's Club as 6 star? Edited December 15, 2013 by SilvertoGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted December 15, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 15, 2013 No Holiday email for us :( I did get one to my work email from HAL on Thursday The actual email is kind of festive, more for New Years but then I think the video attached is what you are all talking about. http://www.hal-holiday.com/ Lisa This is the came as I received. From the sound of it this is what everyone is receiving. Not the most Christmasy greeting, but appreciated. A nice scene from a decorated ship would have been my choice, but then they never do ask my opinion, for some reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Same here. Add the number you have plus the number they say you need to reach the next level. Mine equals 1400 : President's Club. So, does this demonstrate that HAL sees President's Club as 6 star? That's what I wonder. Same as you........ ours would come to 1400 days. I think it might mean President's Club. I really don't know though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted December 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That's what I wonder.Same as you........ ours would come to 1400 days. I think it might mean President's Club. I really don't know though. Sail Looks as if it definitely means President's Club. Rather straightforward. Why don't you phone them on Monday and inquire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana51 Posted December 15, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I received ne but it wouldn't play. sounds like I didn't miss anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sail Looks as if it definitely means President's Club. Rather straightforward. Why don't you phone them on Monday and inquire. No.... I wouldn't bother them about that. :) But you should feel free, if you wish. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 15, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We received one, would have enjoyed seeing pictures of some shipboard decorations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #23 Share Posted December 15, 2013 No Holiday email for us :( I did get one to my work email from HAL on Thursday The actual email is kind of festive, more for New Years but then I think the video attached is what you are all talking about. http://www.hal-holiday.com/ That is the one that most of us got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I also got the impression that they were talking about the next level being the Presidents Club -- which I understand is by invitation only??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 15, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'm not surprised at all that there was no overtly religious aspect to the Greeting sent. People of many faiths cruise on HAL ships' date=' so a generic Seasons Greetings is appropriate. This is a festive holiday time of year for all, not just Christians, so I can understand how and why HAL took this approach. As for a picture of cabanas, it sounds like they could have shown the ship at holiday time to better advantage[/quote'] Agree about all the different faiths. But a picture of people in a cabana -- HAL has so many beautiful areas on their ships that could have been shown. Like one of the Atriums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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