1964IceCreamLady Posted December 10, 2018 #51 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dogstar said: ... as soon as we get aboard, fetch some beverages, prepare for the obligatory Mustard Drill ( 🤪 ) & celebrate vacay-time at Sail-Away with a Bon Voyage wave back to y'all. 🤟🏻 I thought it changed to the Munster Drill? 🤣 Bon voyage! Looking forward to your updates! I see Miss G posted re: Club Orange and Neptune. I am most interested in the Tamarind area, with Silk Den? Nami Sushi? 🙂 Edited December 10, 2018 by 1964IceCreamLady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrobinfly Posted December 10, 2018 #52 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Bon voyage, Dogstar and Mrs. Dogstar! Looking forward to any reports, photos and tidbits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted December 10, 2018 #53 Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 11/11/2018 at 10:12 AM, twodjs said: The music walk revision (hopefully with windows along the Queen's Lounge to isolate noise bleed) and a smoke-free casino would be my two items. Fingers crossed! The Windows at the Queens Lounge would be a BIG PLUS!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogstar Posted December 10, 2018 Author #54 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Munster Drill 🤪 completed. Gangway pulled away. Lines are dropped. Sail Away has started. 🎉 *** [ @VMax1700 ] Stairwell still in casino between Decks 2 & 3. [ @mytleturtle] Retreat ~ Family Cabana appears to have 2 x loungers, 1 x sofa, 2 x small tables. *** Lots more of The Mission to complete. But first it's time for another research beverage. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted December 10, 2018 #55 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thanks Dogstar! Just waiting to give you a wave as you pass! Enjoy your trip (and the bevvies) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964IceCreamLady Posted December 10, 2018 #56 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Watching y’all leave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted December 12, 2018 #57 Share Posted December 12, 2018 @Dogstar: hope you’re having a great time on the ship! Please take photos of your cabin-the cruise with my friend in January is in a balcony-hoping us ladies get along, lol. Don’t eat too much at the Dive-In or Dutch cafe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboro Posted December 12, 2018 #58 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 12:11 PM, *Miss G* said: Okay, here’s the scoop on the Neptune Suites and Club Orange. 1. There are no more Pinnacle Grill breakfasts!!!! 😭 We must join the unwashed masses in the new Club Orange “dining room” venue on Deck 2 aft. (The old Culinary Arts Centre.) For both breakfast and dinner. Dining room hours apply. 2. The Neptune Lounge has had a makeover. It is fully enclosed (no windows) and all food items are crammed at the front with a big old shelving unit between the food and the concierge people. Very claustrophobic and unwelcoming and very tiny compared to other Neptune Lounges. More to come. The Culinary Arts dinners were some of the highlights of our recent K cruise...sorry they did away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytleturtle Posted December 13, 2018 #59 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thank you for the update on the family cabanas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogstar Posted December 13, 2018 Author #60 Share Posted December 13, 2018 *** posting from Siint Maarten beachfront bat WiFi so no photos today ~ slow! Will share pics later *** [ @0bnxshs ] Drydock (re)construction ~ completed; no visible evidence of debris, contractors, etc. [ @VMax1700, @diamondj, @flygirl2 ] Smoking area ~ designated permission restricted to (i) Casino (Deck 3, Promenade), (ii) Sun Bar (Deck 11, Sun), & (iii) Sea View Pool 'starboard side' adjacent to Bar, contrary to HAL FAQ's 'port side' notation (Deck 9, Lido). Sorry, as non-smokers we vote 'Fail'. 👎🏻 E-cigarettes ~ designated permission same as Smoking, plus staterooms; mildly noticeable periodically in stateroom corridor. Sorry, as non-smokers we vote 'Epic Fail'. 👎🏻👎🏻 [ @aliaschief ] Rolling Stone Rock Room ~ new venue, replaced Lincoln Center Stage location across from Billboatf Onboard (Deck 2, Plaza); Fantastic! 💃🏼🕺🏼 [ @aliaschief ] Lincoln Center Stage ~ relocated to Queen’s Lounge; shared with BB King’s Blues Club (Decks 2 & 3, Plaza & Promenade). 🎶 [ @rothbury ] Billboard Onboard ~ yes, appies buffet during 1600-1700h cocktail hour (Deck 2, Plaza). 🍻 [ @aliaschief ] Club Orange ~ new VIP program, dining venue replaced Culinary Arts Center space (Deck 2, Plaza). 🍊 [ @rothbury ] Notes, Blend ~ both survived makeover (Deck 2, Plaza). 🍷 [ @*Miss G* ] Wine Steward ~ interactive, knowledgable & attentive 'human' service, not a self-serve 'tablet', in Main Dining Room; we purchased the Somelier Suite 'Cellar No. 1' 6-bottles package in MDR (Early seating, table for 2, starboard window; Deck 3, Promenade). 🍾🍷 HAL Connect ~ Internet data packages are (i) Social Plan ($14.99 USD per day, or $84.99 USD for 10 days*), (ii) Surf Plan ($24.99; $129.99*), Premium Plan ($29.99; $179.99*); *note ~ unknown if there was a 11-day option to match our cruise length since I only checked on Day 2. 📱💻 Other observations ... Stateroom throne ~ angled design unchanged, at least in our 'VA' Verandah; while a snug fit (I'm 6'3" tall) it's functional for the intended purpose. 🚽 Hot tubs ~ operating hours are when? Time is not posted anywhere adjacent to the pools/tubs, in the daily hardcopy 'When & Where' or the online 'Navigator'; For us early'ish risers they were unavailable at 0700h, 0800h, 0900h; Attendant eventually opened Lido Pool tubs at 0920h on Day 2 morning, at least. Remaining days/times TBD. 🛀 Digital Photo Package ~ we paid $99 USD in advance; offered onboard, with prints, for $299.99 USD; digital service not functional upon embarkation; Photo Centre (Deck 3, Promenade) is placing our hardcopy prints into a folio while awaiting system access in the next day or so of this voyage; Results TBD, but in the interim since it's unlimited we're having a ton of fun having photos taken at every opportunity instead of avoiding the ship photographers like we usually do. 📸 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted December 13, 2018 #61 Share Posted December 13, 2018 " Digital Photo Package ~ we paid $99 USD in advance; " How did you buy it in advance? I have looked all over the website to find this option and don't see it. Is it only on certain ships? Ours being a big family cruise, we would love this for the very reason you mentioned, getting tons of pictures with all of us, grandparents, parents, and kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted December 13, 2018 #62 Share Posted December 13, 2018 For my February Koningsdam cruise, the Digital Photo Package is available under Already Booked -> Manage My Bookings -> Cruise Activities -> Gifts & Indulgences -> Photo Packages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted December 13, 2018 #63 Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Cruise Suzy said: For my February Koningsdam cruise, the Digital Photo Package is available under Already Booked -> Manage My Bookings -> Cruise Activities -> Gifts & Indulgences -> Photo Packages. That's the issue. There was no Photo Packages option under Gifts and Indulgences for our upcoming Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. And under Packages there are no photo packages. That's too bad. GIFTS & INDULGENCES Packages Flowers Shipboard Credit Collector's Gifts Culinary Indulgences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964IceCreamLady Posted December 13, 2018 #64 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Digital Photo Package ~ we paid $99 USD in advance; offered onboard, with prints, for $299.99 USD; digital service not functional upon embarkation; Photo Centre (Deck 3, Promenade) is placing our hardcopy prints into a folio while awaiting system access in the next day or so of this voyage; Results TBD, but in the interim since it's unlimited we're having a ton of fun having photos taken at every opportunity instead of avoiding the ship photographers like we usually do. 📸 Yea!!! Just bought! So happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC1979 Posted December 13, 2018 #65 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, fatcat04 said: " Digital Photo Package ~ we paid $99 USD in advance; " How did you buy it in advance? I have looked all over the website to find this option and don't see it. Is it only on certain ships? Ours being a big family cruise, we would love this for the very reason you mentioned, getting tons of pictures with all of us, grandparents, parents, and kids. I never even thought to look for this. I learn so many things on here. Just bought this for my cruise in May. We don’t generally buy the photos because I think they are overpriced individually, but with this package we will actually pose for a few photos and it will be nice to get some group shots of all of us without having to ask someone else!!! Thanks 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoxie Posted December 14, 2018 #66 Share Posted December 14, 2018 9 hours ago, Cruise Suzy said: For my February Koningsdam cruise, the Digital Photo Package is available under Already Booked -> Manage My Bookings -> Cruise Activities -> Gifts & Indulgences -> Photo Packages. 6 hours ago, 1964IceCreamLady said: Digital Photo Package ~ we paid $99 USD in advance; offered onboard, with prints, for $299.99 USD; digital service not functional upon embarkation; Photo Centre (Deck 3, Promenade) is placing our hardcopy prints into a folio while awaiting system access in the next day or so of this voyage; Results TBD, but in the interim since it's unlimited we're having a ton of fun having photos taken at every opportunity instead of avoiding the ship photographers like we usually do. 📸 Yea!!! Just bought! So happy! For those who purchased the photo package--if we are in 2 rooms (with 2 separate booking #s), can we share a package, or we need to buy 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoxie Posted December 14, 2018 #67 Share Posted December 14, 2018 7 hours ago, fatcat04 said: That's the issue. There was no Photo Packages option under Gifts and Indulgences for our upcoming Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. And under Packages there are no photo packages. That's too bad. GIFTS & INDULGENCES Packages Flowers Shipboard Credit Collector's Gifts Culinary Indulgences It doesn't appear as an option for me, either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 14, 2018 #68 Share Posted December 14, 2018 12 hours ago, fatcat04 said: That's the issue. There was no Photo Packages option under Gifts and Indulgences for our upcoming Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. And under Packages there are no photo packages. That's too bad. GIFTS & INDULGENCES Packages Flowers Shipboard Credit Collector's Gifts Culinary Indulgences Ditto. No photo packages seen here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted December 14, 2018 #69 Share Posted December 14, 2018 It may be that some of the ships do not have this new service yet and that is why it is not showing up for some folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted December 14, 2018 #70 Share Posted December 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, iflyrc5 said: It may be that some of the ships do not have this new service yet and that is why it is not showing up for some folks. My thinking too. It's a shame too because I would buy it in a heartbeat. A digital only package is all we would need and I prefer prepaying for most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogstar Posted December 14, 2018 Author #71 Share Posted December 14, 2018 *** Posting from Anse Mitan (Martinique) so beachside wifi is slow. Here's a few pics to go along with my earlier comments ... more to follow as time & wifi permits. *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted December 14, 2018 #72 Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Dogstar said: *** Posting from Anse Mitan (Martinique) so beachside wifi is slow. Here's a few pics to go along with my earlier comments ... more to follow as time & wifi permits. *** Well at least this Club Orange looks a bit nicer than the one on the N. Statendam, which kinda makes no sense since this was a rework in dry dock and the N. Statendam is brand spanking new. The chairs at least look more comfy on K-dam. Have you seen many folks using it in the breakfast and dinner hours? I am still not convinced that when this goes fleet wide and an area is carved out of the MDR for Club Orange seating, that this perk will be much to crow about. Pinnacle breakfast was/is so pleasant and relaxing. I have never heard one complaint about it. Maybe they are hoping the other perks will bolster the program. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 14, 2018 #73 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Dogstar said: Posting from Anse Mitan (Martinique) so beachside wifi is slow. Here's a few pics to go along with my earlier comments ... more to follow as time & wifi permits. Great pics! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 14, 2018 #74 Share Posted December 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, fatcat04 said: Well at least this Club Orange looks a bit nicer than the one on the N. Statendam, which kinda makes no sense since this was a rework in dry dock and the N. Statendam is brand spanking new. The chairs at least look more comfy on K-dam. I was thinking the exact same thing. It does look better than the N Statendam. Very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoxie Posted December 15, 2018 #75 Share Posted December 15, 2018 11 hours ago, iflyrc5 said: It may be that some of the ships do not have this new service yet and that is why it is not showing up for some folks. I'll be on the Koningsdam, too! 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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