Rare kazu Posted November 2, 2014 #101 Share Posted November 2, 2014 We are booked for the 17 day Hawaii cruise in January. We love the formal nights but in looking through the documentation I can't figure out how many to prepare for. Can someone give me an idea of how many formal nights there will be on a 17 day cruise? When your Express docs are ready for printing, they will tell you how many formal nights. Traditionally, it was 2 formal nights for every 7 days (so probably 4 or 5) but HAL has made some recent changes to that from what I have read. You may well find it is only 3. Formal nights can also be amended once you get on board. You may find they are decreased (never seen them increased). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted November 3, 2014 #102 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Ducksoop, we are doing a 45 day cruise and were also wondering how many formal nights to prepare for. I always wear dresses anyway, and can pack several nice sweaters to top them off. I think I'll pack only 4 dressy dresses and probably buy one during one of the ports. DH will pack 6 or 7 different ties to go with my dresses. If I wear something twice...........who cares?:) Crew News, thanks for the links, you have been most helpful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajagent Posted November 4, 2014 #103 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have a question. I have heard of the Sink the Ship Competition. Do they do them on all HAL or just the long ones? Can't wait to start working on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 4, 2014 #104 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have a question. I have heard of the Sink the Ship Competition. Do they do them on all HAL or just the long ones? Can't wait to start working on one. Never heard of that. HAL used to have a ship building contest, if that's what you're referring to, but those ended quite a while back. The idea was to build a "ship" from materials found aboard, and see if it was sea-worthy by adding cans of soda and turning the whirlpool on full blast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajagent Posted November 4, 2014 #105 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Never heard of that. HAL used to have a ship building contest, if that's what you're referring to, but those ended quite a while back. The idea was to build a "ship" from materials found aboard, and see if it was sea-worthy by adding cans of soda and turning the whirlpool on full blast. I did a search on the entire HAL Forum and see they just had the ship building contest on a cruise over this Halloween so they do still do it. Just wondering which ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 4, 2014 #106 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I did a search on the entire HAL Forum and see they just had the ship building contest on a cruise over this Halloween so they do still do it. Just wondering which ships. "A cruise" is the operative phrase. I expect the cruise you're referring to is the one Cruisinetta was on. For years she has made it a practice to build ships while cruising. This time, the CD offered that as an event---probably in deference to her. If you find a ship building contest on your cruise, consider it a rare find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajagent Posted November 4, 2014 #107 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Well that is depressing. How long ago did they do away with it? That seems like a really cool contest to have onboard. Sure beats the Hairy Chest one I have been subjected to on cruises past with other lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 4, 2014 #108 Share Posted November 4, 2014 How long ago did they do away with it? Years. I don't recall how many. Oh, HAL does not have hairy chest contests either. You can be relieved about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esimon Posted November 6, 2014 #109 Share Posted November 6, 2014 any info on renting a cabana on Noordam??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpvntx Posted November 6, 2014 #110 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Call and reserve one early. They go fast and are well worth it IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted November 7, 2014 #111 Share Posted November 7, 2014 There was a ship building contest on our South American cruise last year on a sister line. It was a fun afternoon and people were packed on the Lido deck. With all the cut backs, it does not make much sense to do away with free entertainment. I mean how much does a cheap bottle of bubbly cost for the prize?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissShelllly Posted November 10, 2014 #112 Share Posted November 10, 2014 There was a ship building contest on the NA yesterday, the last full day of the transatlantic voyage. Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted November 10, 2014 #113 Share Posted November 10, 2014 There was a ship building contest on the NA yesterday, the last full day of the transatlantic voyage. Michelle. Hi MIchelle, how are you doing? I have normally found there are ship building contests on any Transatlantic crossing or any other cruise with a lot of sea days. The shorter cruises - not so much. The ship building contests aren't gone I don't think just selectively done for the right itineraries and the length of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissShelllly Posted November 10, 2014 #114 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hi MIchelle, how are you doing? I have normally found there are ship building contests on any Transatlantic crossing or any other cruise with a lot of sea days. The shorter cruises - not so much. The ship building contests aren't gone I don't think just selectively done for the right itineraries and the length of time. Hi Jacqui. Having lots of sea days makes sense, given the effort that goes into making the ships. Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&KSk Posted November 10, 2014 #115 Share Posted November 10, 2014 When are the formal nights, typically? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 10, 2014 #116 Share Posted November 10, 2014 When are the formal nights, typically? That will vary based on itinerary and length of cruise. In addition to that, HAL is transitioning from two formal nights per week to one, so it isn't clear yet which night is the most likely on itineraries that repeat often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted November 10, 2014 #117 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Great Information.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted November 11, 2014 #118 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Never heard of that. HAL used to have a ship building contest, if that's what you're referring to, but those ended quite a while back. The idea was to build a "ship" from materials found aboard, and see if it was sea-worthy by adding cans of soda and turning the whirlpool on full blast. The Grand cruises still have the ship building contests with some awesome entries. The last few we have seen were on the Prinsedam and the Amsterdam. Edited November 11, 2014 by take us away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted November 11, 2014 #119 Share Posted November 11, 2014 And approx. how many on a 45 day? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted November 11, 2014 #120 Share Posted November 11, 2014 And approx. how many on a 45 day? :confused: Would guess you would have maybe 8 formal nights on a 45-day cruise. We have 4 formal nights on a 21-day cruise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&KSk Posted November 11, 2014 #121 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Our 14 day cruise has 4 formal nights. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted November 15, 2014 #122 Share Posted November 15, 2014 The hours for the BBQ on HMC will be posted in your "On Location". Just make sure to check that everyday and arrange your schedule accordingly. That way you won't miss anything really important. Of course, if you do rent a cabana, you will have snacks and beverages provided by the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towhee Posted November 15, 2014 #123 Share Posted November 15, 2014 This will be our third HAL cruise. I've seen the notation "Collectors Voyage". What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted November 16, 2014 #124 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Collectors voyages are just a name HAL gives to slightly longer cruises, usually B2B cruises that cover many ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Colonel Posted November 17, 2014 #125 Share Posted November 17, 2014 ... We have booked cabanas on Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam and enjoyed them a lot. Hope this information helps you to decide. When did HAL initiate Cabana Service on the Noordam? We have been on 1 previous Noordam cruise (January 2013) and did not see the cabanas. We are going on the Noordam again this coming January, and I would like to know how to make reservations for a cabana. Whom do I contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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