rothbury Posted February 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I haven't heard this mentioned this year. With all of the cutbacks at HAL I know they did away with the really nice tote bags (still have a few) and replaced them with the cheap, thin ones that don't last. Have they done away with them all together now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Now that you mention it -- I haven't heard anyone mention anything about getting the cheap bags recently. We got only 1 for our Collector's Cruise in November. We used to get a bag for each segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted February 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) ON our last Maasdam cruise in Dec. we got a blue one. They feel a little stronger, but we use the others we have received all the time for shopping, better than getting the plastic bags that most stores are now charging you for. They are also a good conversation starting tool. Edited February 25, 2014 by boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1of4 Posted February 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I thought they would just be left in the cabin on our New Year's cruise but after the first port none had appeared. I saw some around the ship but we got zero. With 4 of us in the cabin and me planning on at least two for beach port stops we had to ask at the front desk and 3 were delivered...not 4. These were the "new" blue bags. I wondered too if they were not being delivered automatically or if our cabin steward was just not into the extra work. He was the first that we didn't tip over and above the HSC as he really did the absolute minimum and sometimes not even that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted February 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We got a blue bag on our December Ryndam cruise and my SIL got one in February, so they are still being handed out at the rate of one per cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakbury Posted February 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We received 2 in our stateroom in January. Since there were 4 of us we asked for 2 more and received them. They are not the canvas bags of old but I actually like the shape better even if it is a thinner material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I don't care for the new blue woven bags. I'm happy we have a large collection of the off white canvas bags and I use them all the time out and about on cruises and at home. I find them very handy to have around for misc uses. I brought home one or two of the new style blue ones but won't bother bringing any more of them home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted February 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2014 They had a nicer, heavier blue nylon bag in the mid 2000s. It had pockets and was a bit larger than the white cloth ones. Nothing beats and L. L. Bean canvas tote. Get your initials embroidered and spring for the Lobster or Labrador Retriever version. You'll have a beach tote for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2014 They had a nicer, heavier blue nylon bag in the mid 2000s. It had pockets and was a bit larger than the white cloth ones. Nothing beats and L. L. Bean canvas tote. Get your initials embroidered and spring for the Lobster or Labrador Retriever version. You'll have a beach tote for life. Those really nice heavier tote bags were Mariner Bags and were given to guests on b-to-b cruises. We always got them on turn around day at the start of our second segment. I love those bags and have a nice collection. :) They are sturdy, a little larger than the light tan bags, much sturdier straps and the handy pocket in the front. Last I heard, they stopped giving those bags to b-to-b'ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw869 Posted February 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We received the blue bags on the Noordam last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted February 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 25, 2014 On our December Amsterdam cruise, I asked the Concierge why we did not receive the bag, and was told they were giving them out on request only as there was not enough supply on the ship (first cruise after drydock). I always bring along one of the nice canvas bags to use as I don't care for the new style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnjrockette Posted February 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We got the cheap blue bags on the Statendam in January. I was using the older canvas bags and several folks asked me why….told them I don't like the cheap ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted February 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2014 On this past April's cruise on NA b2b we both received the nicer heavy canvas tote, white with blue trim, and outside pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted February 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We have 2 of the blue woven bags ...I've found them very useful for carrying logs up from the log store at the bottom of the garden. A few years ago we had a Disney World one that ended up with the same use too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The blue ones we have gotten recently do no hold up and can't handle anything heavy for toting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 25, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Got the blues on NADM in January (New Years cruise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 25, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2014 On this past April's cruise on NA b2b we both received the nicer heavy canvas tote' date=' white with blue trim, and outside pocket.[/quote'] We like those Mariner bags the best -- sadly -- they are no longer being given out -- especially on Collector Cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted February 25, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2014 If you don't like them or want them - leave them on the ship - put them in the closet - leave them there - maybe the passenger would like another one - Hal isn't twisting your arm to take them - they just offering them as a gift - you don't have to accept them. BUT don't whine on your next cruise when they don't leave one. I can hear the crying now. ;););) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 25, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2014 On this past April's cruise on NA b2b we both received the nicer heavy canvas tote' date=' white with blue trim, and outside pocket.[/quote'] You likely were among the last to receive those nice Mariner's Totes. I'm happy we got a number of them when we did. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cbr663 Posted February 25, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We received the natural colored canvas bag on our first cruise on the Veendam. When we came home, we washed the bags. Big Mistake. They shrank to about one third their original size. Very low quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted February 25, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just off Zuiderdam yesterday - got the inexpensive and very SMALL blue totes on the first day. BTW, the straps are too short to use as a shoulder bag which is also disappointing. A big step down from what we used to get but such is life. If you want something more substantial to use, recommend you bring your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted February 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just off Zuiderdam yesterday - got the inexpensive and very SMALL blue totes on the first day. BTW, the straps are too short to use as a shoulder bag which is also disappointing. A big step down from what we used to get but such is life. If you want something more substantial to use, recommend you bring your own. We never received a bag that could be used or considered to be a shoulder bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGirlKS Posted February 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 25, 2014 We like those Mariner bags the best -- sadly -- they are no longer being given out -- especially on Collector Cruises. Us too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted February 25, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Got the blue bags in November and December on the Statendam. Left them on board in one of the drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 25, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Absolutely a non issue for us. Do not care if we get one, do not care about the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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