janmcn Posted March 16, 2019 #126 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Thanks for your excellent blog about this cruise. Friends of ours are on it, so I'm traveling along with you (and them!) To clarify the room situation which seems to be a big part of this blog, I'd like to clarify things a bit. You are in a "K" inside which are the narrow, weird insides. The "J" inside cabins are awesome, but on the Main Deck (which we liked since they are smoother sailing if in bumpy weather...which we were in one time in them.) They are large square cabins with an L-shaped couch and easy to see-into closets. We've had them on the Nieuw Amsterdam for our whole family going to AK and they fit folks extremely well...check out photos of them on another website to see. Also...to clarify the "verandah" difference...it's more useful to (in your mind) refer to them as "3-drawer desk" cabins vs. "9-drawer desk" cabins. The smaller ones are those on the larger ships that also have Signature Suites as an option before the higher end Neptunes. The larger verandahs (9-drawer desks) are found on the smaller ships (Veendam, Volendam, etc.) where they are the only option before the Neptunes. I hope this clarifies these to people. ALWAYS check deck plans! Sounds like you're having great weather..and certainly great food! Thanks for taking the time (and money) to put this blog up! Found my old Eurodam J Cabin photos Edited March 16, 2019 by janmcn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmcn Posted March 16, 2019 #127 Share Posted March 16, 2019 A photo of a J cabin made up for family of 4 on the Nieuw Amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cls241 Posted March 16, 2019 #128 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, janmcn said: A photo of a J cabin made up for family of 4 on the Nieuw Amsterdam Claustrophobia kicking in... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmcn Posted March 16, 2019 #129 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Ha...for little kids with the unending lights of AK, this ended up perfect...littlest (4) was in overhead bunk, 10-year old was in the pullout couch. Shutting off the lights, let the kids sleep while mom and dad had the "map lights" to read by, etc. They loved it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 16, 2019 Author #130 Share Posted March 16, 2019 4 hours ago, tommui987 said: What sort of camera are you using? Pictures are so sharp! And (dumb question) how do you post your photos onto your posting? Thanks! It’s an IPad Pro.....just shows up at the bottom “Click to choose files”. Love this thing.\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 16, 2019 Author #131 Share Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, cccole said: I have just read your postings from start to page 5. Thank you for letting us enjoy this cruise with you. Will you be buying flowers in Hilo for your cabin? And, re your cabin...can your TA contact HAL and try to arrange for a change? Your posts and photos are wonderful...thank you. Cherie No, no change TA or otherwise, its fine we have adjusted. And yes I did buy flowers! And coffee, can’t come to Hawaii and not buy coffee! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 16, 2019 Author #132 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, janmcn said: Thanks for your excellent blog about this cruise. Friends of ours are on it, so I'm traveling along with you (and them!) To clarify the room situation which seems to be a big part of this blog, I'd like to clarify things a bit. You are in a "K" inside which are the narrow, weird insides. The "J" inside cabins are awesome, but on the Main Deck (which we liked since they are smoother sailing if in bumpy weather...which we were in one time in them.) They are large square cabins with an L-shaped couch and easy to see-into closets. We've had them on the Nieuw Amsterdam for our whole family going to AK and they fit folks extremely well...check out photos of them on another website to see. Also...to clarify the "verandah" difference...it's more useful to (in your mind) refer to them as "3-drawer desk" cabins vs. "9-drawer desk" cabins. The smaller ones are those on the larger ships that also have Signature Suites as an option before the higher end Neptunes. The larger verandahs (9-drawer desks) are found on the smaller ships (Veendam, Volendam, etc.) where they are the only option before the Neptunes. I hope this clarifies these to people. ALWAYS check deck plans! Sounds like you're having great weather..and certainly great food! Thanks for taking the time (and money) to put this blog up! Found my old Eurodam J Cabin photos Thanks for all that info! Should have met up with you prior to booking - 😆 Oh well, now we know. Probably won’t do GTY cabins anymore - we’ll just look at the deck plans and pick them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 16, 2019 #133 Share Posted March 16, 2019 WOW! Your flowers are gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 16, 2019 Author #134 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Back from our day in Hilo now relaxing on board, it is HOT out there. Navigator app said 109 that can’t be right. But definitely a hot sunny day, can’t complain about the Hawaii weather this go around that’s for sure. A view of Hilo from the ship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cls241 Posted March 16, 2019 #135 Share Posted March 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, seamist said: It’s an IPad Pro.....just shows up at the bottom “Click to choose files”. Love this thing.\ iPad Pro fan myself, 2018 12.9 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido deck main Posted March 16, 2019 #136 Share Posted March 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, seamist said: No, no change TA or otherwise, its fine we have adjusted. And yes I did buy flowers! And coffee, can’t come to Hawaii and not buy coffee! Love the flowers. Thanks for posting, looks like a great day in Hilo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 16, 2019 Author #137 Share Posted March 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: WOW! Your flowers are gorgeous! Thank you! An FYI for future Hilo visitors, $17 plus $2 for a vase at WalMart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 17, 2019 #138 Share Posted March 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, seamist said: Thank you! An FYI for future Hilo visitors, $17 plus $2 for a vase at WalMart. Wonderful. I am on the Tales of the South Pacific later this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHNZ1 Posted March 17, 2019 #139 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi FlorenceItaly. We are looking at Booking the E631 cabin on Emerald Princess for a cruise of the med in Sept 2019 I saw on another post that you had booked this cabin. Are you able to tell us how obstructed the view was ? We found this online, but just want to confirm that its the same cabin.https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/stateroom-details.php?ship=Emerald-Princess&cabin=E631 Many Thanks Regards Russ and Keri Honnor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenmarie Posted March 17, 2019 #140 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, seamist said: Thank you! An FYI for future Hilo visitors, $17 plus $2 for a vase at WalMart. You might consider buying flowers at the Hilo market for your room. They will supply a vase of some type and VERY reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted March 17, 2019 #141 Share Posted March 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, RHNZ1 said: Hi FlorenceItaly. We are looking at Booking the E631 cabin on Emerald Princess for a cruise of the med in Sept 2019 I saw on another post that you had booked this cabin. Are you able to tell us how obstructed the view was ? We found this online, but just want to confirm that its the same cabin.https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/stateroom-details.php?ship=Emerald-Princess&cabin=E631 Many Thanks Regards Russ and Keri Honnor I am sorry to say that we did not end up taking the cruise. I did do a lot of research and this is one of the better obstructed view cabins. I do not think you will be disappointed. Have you been to Renmar's site? Here is a link: https://sites.google.com/site/cabinviewbyrenmar/crown-princess/cabins-601--633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted March 17, 2019 #142 Share Posted March 17, 2019 3 hours ago, janmcn said: To clarify the room situation which seems to be a big part of this blog, I'd like to clarify things a bit. You are in a "K" inside which are the narrow, weird insides. The "J" inside cabins are awesome, but on the Main Deck (which we liked since they are smoother sailing if in bumpy weather...which we were in one time in them.) They are large square cabins with an L-shaped couch and easy to see-into closets. To clarify further, not all K-cabins (on the Vista and Signature ships) are created equal. Both the J- and K-cabins on Main Deck have the same huge footprint. The only difference is location, where the K-cabins are aft of the aft elevator (quiet back there, but a long walk home at night if you stay out to play after dinner). There are also those smaller K-cabins on higher decks. Why they command the same price is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHNZ1 Posted March 17, 2019 #143 Share Posted March 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: I am sorry to say that we did not end up taking the cruise. I did do a lot of research and this is one of the better obstructed view cabins. I do not think you will be disappointed. Have you been to Renmar's site? Here is a link: https://sites.google.com/site/cabinviewbyrenmar/crown-princess/cabins-601--633 Thanks so much for the prompt reply Sorry to hear you didnt get to it. Yes that was the link we saw. Isn't the internet wonderful ! Bon Voyage for your next trip 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 17, 2019 Author #144 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Tonight’s menu and foodie pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 17, 2019 Author #145 Share Posted March 17, 2019 We are now sailing on our way south towards Fanning Island. Saw a whale off the starboard bow! The supplies passengers have been donating for the residents of Fanning Island has been growing, then shrinking (assuming crew is removing and packing), then growing again. Think there was a good response👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 17, 2019 #146 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thank you for your reports. The flowers are beautiful. We also buy dark chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy&Frank Posted March 17, 2019 #147 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Is the Walmart within walking distance to the ship terminal ? Thanks in advance for your response. I am loving your on board review. Like Florenceitaly, I will be on the 51 Day Tales of the South Pacific in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenmarie Posted March 17, 2019 #148 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The Walmart is not walking distance but they may have a shuttle running from the port. The farmers market in Hilo also had a shuttle and is a great place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 17, 2019 Author #149 Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Nancy&Frank said: Is the Walmart within walking distance to the ship terminal ? Thanks in advance for your response. I am loving your on board review. Like Florenceitaly, I will be on the 51 Day Tales of the South Pacific in October. We docked at Pier 2 in Honolulu and there is a smaller WalMart abt a 15 min walk that we walked to since the larger WalMart shuttle wasn’t running. We then took the Hilo Hattie shuttle and there is a Target close by there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamist Posted March 17, 2019 Author #150 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Another hot and sunny day in the Pacific. Happy St. Patty’s Day to everybody. Today’s activities: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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