Bucketlist22 Posted August 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Does HAL celebrate Christmas extra special on the ship, Koningsdam in particular? We’re looking at a Mexican Riviera cruise Dec. 22-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted August 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Bucketlist22 said: Does HAL celebrate Christmas extra special on the ship, Koningsdam in particular? We’re looking at a Mexican Riviera cruise Dec. 22-29 We celebrated last year on Rotterdam and there were nice decorations throughout the ship. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted August 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2022 My friend and I are booked on that cruise and I have been on a HAL ship before for Xmas. Really nice decorations, Santa arrives with his elves, eggnog and cookies. Lots of fun!! Come join us!! There is a fairly active R/C...at least for HAL!! 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLivermore Posted August 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2022 More kids I'm sure? (we're thinking of doing this out of SD if school break schedule permits) How does Koningsdam compared to Westerdam? B'ball court? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted August 25, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I have sailed on HAL ships during the holidays and they have all--without any exceptions--been excellent cruises with joyous celebrations. Beautiful decorations, special menus, and Gingerbread men prepared by the ship's bakers, etc. Children? Yes. (How can it be Christmas without children?) When you sail, you MUST attend the Christmas morning program when Santa arrives on the ship. The children on board receives a gift (or more) from Santa. It is a program that, at least for me, is a standout in my memory. Maybe it will be for you as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted August 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2022 20 hours ago, Bucketlist22 said: Does HAL celebrate Christmas extra special on the ship, Koningsdam in particular? We’re looking at a Mexican Riviera cruise Dec. 22-29 Putting up the holiday decorations usually starts the week after Thanksgiving 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2022 They do a nice job for the Holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixiee Posted August 26, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Re: New Years - do they do an earlier NYE celebration for kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted August 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2022 21 hours ago, JesseLivermore said: More kids I'm sure? (we're thinking of doing this out of SD if school break schedule permits) How does Koningsdam compared to Westerdam? B'ball court? I have not been on Koningsdam yet..I think it is a different "class" ship than Westerdam? Looks great in the photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted August 26, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2022 21 hours ago, rkacruiser said: I have sailed on HAL ships during the holidays and they have all--without any exceptions--been excellent cruises with joyous celebrations. Beautiful decorations, special menus, and Gingerbread men prepared by the ship's bakers, etc. Children? Yes. (How can it be Christmas without children?) When you sail, you MUST attend the Christmas morning program when Santa arrives on the ship. The children on board receives a gift (or more) from Santa. It is a program that, at least for me, is a standout in my memory. Maybe it will be for you as well. The video that was shown in the theatre as Santa "arrived" on board with his elves and travelled all over the ship was such fun...and then "bursting" into the theatre!! Fun for all ages!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted August 26, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 10:09 PM, Bucketlist22 said: Does HAL celebrate Christmas extra special on the ship, Koningsdam in particular? We’re looking at a Mexican Riviera cruise Dec. 22-29 All the above answers look very nice! We will be on the ship right after you (assuming you bite the bullet!) -- on for New Year's Eve which is also our (32nd) anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted August 26, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 hours ago, LuAnn said: The video that was shown in the theatre as Santa "arrived" on board with his elves and travelled all over the ship was such fun...and then "bursting" into the theatre!! Fun for all ages!! That is precisely what I was referencing! Then, the Santa's gifting of the children began. On one cruise, the CD called the children/youth in age groups. When he got to the teenagers and asked "what would you like Santa to bring you for Christmas?" One older teen provided an X-rated response that brought much laughter from us in the audience. And, a very contrite CD for asking the question! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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