ldlewis45 Posted June 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I've done the behind-the-scenes tour on a Carnival ship before, but I've never sailed on a HAL ship before. Since it's my dad's first cruise ever, I think he would be interested in a behind-the-scenes tour on the Oosterdam in August. Does HAL do these tours? If they do, what is the usual per-person cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted June 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2017 They have offered them on the Oosterdam in the past - we paid $150 per person a few years ago, but it was worth every penny. Absolutely fascinating. You get some cocktails, appetizers and some swag to soften the blow but it will be pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldlewis45 Posted June 15, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Do you remember which day of the cruise the tour was on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2017 A quick search will get you tons of info. The Behind the Scenes tour is now split between two days. Half on a sea day, half on a port day, because the public is no longer allowed on the Bridge while the ship is moving.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted June 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Do you remember which day of the cruise the tour was on? Not much help, but it was obviously an at-sea day. But this may not be a regularly scheduled event. Wish I could help you pin it down but you will need to enquire as soon as you get on board - go to the front desk or the cruise director and see what you an learn. The tour does not include the engine room due to security restrictions. We found the most interesting part was the massive food storage and laundry areas. The busy bees that work silently through the night making it all look so effortless for us in the upper half of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted June 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2017 HAL does do kitchen tours at no cost. Not sure if they do it on all ships. For me $150 is too much for a behind the scene tour, to each their own. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2017 HAL does do kitchen tours at no cost. Not sure if they do it on all ships. For me $150 is too much for a behind the scene tour, to each their own.Allan All HAL ships do them, typically on the first sea day at 10:30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oduphd Posted June 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2017 We cruised the Oosterdam to Alaska in May and the Behind the Scenes Tour was $150 pp. I don't remember the time or which day it was offered. There was also a free kitchen tour that was offered on the first sea day (which on our cruise was the first day cruising from Seattle to Juneau) at 10:30 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted June 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Stop by the front desk the first day and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted June 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2017 is there any information we can read ahead to know how much of ship is covered or how long tour is ......that would help us know whether or not we could take some of our land excursion money and use it for a unique tour on ship?? what specific areas beside food and laundry does it cover?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2017 A quick search of the board reveals many threads on the topic, including: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2416053&highlight=Behind+the+Scenes+tour http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2450467&highlight=Behind+the+Scenes+tour http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2392567&highlight=Behind+the+Scenes+tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted June 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 17, 2017 thanks everyone....including cruiserbruce......you are a wealth of information I need to learn how to search things better and so appreciative for help of everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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