newtocruiseinblue Posted September 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Does Holland America still do a daily happy hour? On our last cruise in 2018 there was a happy hour where you could buy one drink and get 1/2 off the next drink or something like that…any recent travelers know if happy hour is still alive and well? Thank you so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted September 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Recent reports are half-off drinks in one bar or another, and yes, daily! Previously it was what you said with the second drink having to be the exact same beverage (what we experienced in 2015, which was the last time we cruised without SBP). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotpony Posted September 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Yes, daily, and it was half-off second drinks (August 2022, Koningsdam). Not much use with the HIA plan, but that's expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted September 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2022 The drink stewards like to call SBP/HIA "all day happy hour". 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 11, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2022 19 hours ago, crystalspin said: The drink stewards like to call SBP/HIA "all day happy hour". 😀 Maybe the goal of this program is to change the image of HAL from those who will soon be deceased to rival the reputation of Carnival's Fun Ships? 😀 Another example of marketing that I don't understand (nor appreciate) just to keep up with "the others" that offer such packages? A couple of very pleasant benefits advantages of HH is the connection with other guests that frequent that event. Many are regulars; some newbies arrive from day to day. I have noticed that these newbies often return and join our pleasant group. The other benefit is the continuance of the canapes and snacks served during that time. Some warm; some cold. Most are all good. But, I have noticed the lack of a previous "regular": Bitterballen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted September 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Yes, on my cruise last week there were happy hours every day in various locations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vswan Posted September 12, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On the Westerdam in August they had half price drinks for happy hour in all the bars. Was great, we didn't have that HIA, but bought a "bucket" of beer for the room during happy hour and all the beer was half price. No limit on how many could order. I can't say for sure it was everyday since we didn't figure it out until later in the cruise. But did have it the last several days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaShrek Posted September 12, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On the Rotterdam in August, it was half-price all drinks from from 4-6pm in three locations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbstoker Posted September 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2022 We loved the smoked drinks at 1/2 price. $8 at happy hour and was about 2drinks in size 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobTheGob Posted September 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2022 We're onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam now and the daily Happy Hour says "50% Off" from 4:00-5:00 in two bars. I'm planning to buy a six pack of beer for the fridge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzer0007 Posted September 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2022 17 hours ago, vswan said: On the Westerdam in August they had half price drinks for happy hour in all the bars. we are just back from a 7 day on Westerdam, happy hour from 4-5 every day, in every bar we came across that was open at the time. It did bring out some social connections, we thought it was a quiet and pleasant happy hour, not a race to drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted September 12, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Any entertainment offered during HH? I know a # of years ago they did have a piano player..but that could have gone by the wayside?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaShrek Posted September 12, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2022 59 minutes ago, LuAnn said: Any entertainment offered during HH? I know a # of years ago they did have a piano player..but that could have gone by the wayside?!! On the Rotterdam, they had trivia going on during HH in the Rock Room. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavictoria Posted September 14, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) On 9/11/2022 at 3:17 PM, rkacruiser said: The other benefit is the continuance of the canapes and snacks served during that time. Some warm; some cold. Most are all good. But, I have noticed the lack of a previous "regular": Bitterballen. No bitterballen?!? That's it, I'm staying home! (who am I kidding 🤣) Edited September 14, 2022 by lavictoria removed excess quotation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 14, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2022 22 hours ago, lavictoria said: No bitterballen?!? That's it, I'm staying home! (who am I kidding 🤣) One never knows what the snacks will be. Maybe Bitterballen might make a sudden appearance. I will give credit to HAL for some canapes that have been creative in what was prepared. They sometimes serve in their shot glasses some interesting liquid creations that sometimes appear unusual, but, often are quite good. One HH, a 3 part dish was served with olives, potato chips, and I don't remember what. The olives were good; the potato chips were good (and something different). Whatever #3 was, it was good as well. Variety is the "spice of life". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzer0007 Posted September 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 4:25 PM, LuAnn said: Any entertainment offered during HH? I know a # of years ago they did have a piano player..but that could have gone by the wayside?!! ocean bar (on Westerdam) had a piano player most days at 4pm (and again at 5pm) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted September 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 6:49 PM, rkacruiser said: One HH, a 3 part dish was served with olives, potato chips, and I don't remember what. The olives were good; the potato chips were good (and something different). Whatever #3 was, it was good as well. Sounds like something from the Gallery Bar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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