Pre-order Christmas Tree in stateroom

[GateGuardian]

Is this new or they offer it on every Christmas cruise?

 

[lazey1]

I believe it is offered every Christmas. I pre-ordered the Christmas Tree for my Christmas cruise in 2016.

 

[Junelovestocruise]

Do you get to keep it? My sister and I are driving to the port so would be able to take it home if that's an option. 

[tartanmom]

Yes it has been offered in the past and yes you can take it home. We had the large one a few years ago and then brought it home with us in our carryon. It is very lovely, prelit, and came with red and gold decorations. It certainly added a festive touch to our stateroom and now serves as a wonderful memory of our Prinsendam holiday cruise. 

[oldbluff]

2 hours ago, tartanmom said:

Yes it has been offered in the past and yes you can take it home. We had the large one a few years ago and then brought it home with us in our carryon. It is very lovely, prelit, and came with red and gold decorations. It certainly added a festive touch to our stateroom and now serves as a wonderful memory of our Prinsendam holiday cruise. 

Good to know. We are getting one for our NYE sailing.

[LuAnn]

On 11/14/2022 at 1:46 PM, lazey1 said:

I believe it is offered every Christmas. I pre-ordered the Christmas Tree for my Christmas cruise in 2016.

 

Where did you put it in the cabin?

[Copper10-8]

I'm bringing this bad boy so we don't run out / Learned that trick in 2020 when tp became scarce...........................

 

[lazey1]

24 minutes ago, LuAnn said:

Where did you put it in the cabin?

ON the desk/dresser so that it was reflected in the mirror..

[LuAnn]

On 11/15/2022 at 3:23 PM, lazey1 said:

ON the desk/dresser so that it was reflected in the mirror..

How pretty...I thought it would be too tall for that...but I guess not!!! 

[pamps2801]

On 11/14/2022 at 7:53 PM, tartanmom said:

Yes it has been offered in the past and yes you can take it home. We had the large one a few years ago and then brought it home with us in our carryon. It is very lovely, prelit, and came with red and gold decorations. It certainly added a festive touch to our stateroom and now serves as a wonderful memory of our Prinsendam holiday cruise. 

How much did it cost ?

[crystalspin]

20 minutes ago, pamps2801 said:

How much did it cost ?

I'd love to look at the current listings for different-sized Xmas trees on my Dec. sailing, but HAL will not let me log on! For hours now.

[mwj]

19 minutes ago, crystalspin said:

I'd love to look at the current listings for different-sized Xmas trees on my Dec. sailing, but HAL will not let me log on! For hours now.

They offer three sizes; 16", 27", 35"

The prices were ~$50-90.

[jb008]

Where do you find the tree option? I'm logged in but don't see it as an option. TIA!

 

EDIT - Found it, trees was under flowers. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by jb008

[ldock]

Does anyone know if your allowed to bring a small Christmas tree onboard?  I have a home in Florida, and a couple small trees, so was debating bringing one.

[chengkp75]

15 minutes ago, ldock said:

Does anyone know if your allowed to bring a small Christmas tree onboard?  I have a home in Florida, and a couple small trees, so was debating bringing one.

John can give a definitive answer for HAL, but from my experience, each tree brought onboard by the line has a certificate of fire proofing (fire retardant spray), so unless you can do this, I would say no.

[jb008]

I bought a cheapo little 2-foot tree on Amazon.com for $13.81 with delivery. I'll try to remember to post back how it goes.

 

I figured if they confiscate it, I won't be too sad. And DW already thought it was an adorable idea, so I already get partial credit just for the attempt. 🙂 

Packing it back home after it comes out of the box will be the biggest challenge IMHO.

[Micmac]

On 11/25/2022 at 9:08 AM, ldock said:

Does anyone know if your allowed to bring a small Christmas tree onboard?  I have a home in Florida, and a couple small trees, so was debating bringing one.

I have a tree that has been on almost 20 Christmas cruises. I have it, decorations and a Christmas wine glass in a carry on that have cruised as far as New Zealand and Antarctica 

[GeezerCouple]

On 11/15/2022 at 6:05 PM, Copper10-8 said:

I'm bringing this bad boy so we don't run out / Learned that trick in 2020 when tp became scarce...........................

 

 

So *THIS* is what has been happening to all the TP when there are shortages!

😁

GC

[ldock]

Thx for responding,

I decided to do some wall decorating instead, light wreath etc, with some strong magnet hooks.    Im also bringing Nicely wrapped gifts that double as decor. 🤪.  Figured I wouldn’t have much room left for the small tree.  

With a hurricane damaged home in Florida, I’m really looking forward to spending Christmas on the ship. 😉 

[Sharon in AZ]

I purchased a Christmas Tree once onboard and loved it!! 
 

 

That was on the Rotterdam last December. 
 

I packed it as best I could but it broke apart. But my DH fixed it and it is now standing tall on my windowsill. 

[happy2cruise2016]

Do you remember what size this tree was on the Rotterdam?

[crystalspin]

21 minutes ago, happy2cruise2016 said:

Do you remember what size this tree was on the Rotterdam?

Sharon's looks like the SMALL tree. Current sizes and prices are as follows:

 

CHRISTMAS TREE SMALL $47.49
Decorated artificial tree (approx 16 inch) with LED lights. Batteries included.

CHRISTMAS TREE MEDIUM $67.49
Decorated artificial tree (approx 27 inch) with LED lights. Batteries included.

CHRISTMAS TREE LARGE $87.49
Decorated artificial tree (approx 35 inch) with LED lights. Batteries included.

[jb008]

I heard no complaints about the little tree (~24 inches tall) that I packed in my luggage and set up in our stateroom.

Came to less than $14 on Amazon w/delivery but batteries were not included.