TwinMommyByGrace Posted May 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2023 We are sailing on Westerdam June 26th. We had reserved a family cabana. I just received an email stating the “cabanas had sustained some damage and are currently unavailable” and they have cancelled our reservation l. Seems odd that ALL the cabanas would receive damage. I mean it is possible but the odds 🤷🏼♀️. Maybe a staffing shortage? Is there anyone currently onboard that can confirm stated damage? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted May 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, TwinMommyByGrace said: ........ Seems odd that ALL the cabanas would receive damage. I mean it is possible but the odds 🤷🏼♀️. Maybe a staffing shortage? Is there anyone currently onboard that can confirm stated damage? TIA One might assume, it repairs are required for some cabanas, it would most efficiently handled to have access to the entire area to get any possible repairs done as quickly as possible. Plus those who did pay for the retreat cabana experience would be perhaps negatively impacted by the necessary ongoing repairs as well. Hope you can learn more about what exactly happened to them. Hard to speculate what needs to be done at this point. Nor can some repairs be made on the fly with whatever materials are available on board the ship at the time. Might need special ordering, Or might be something that requires waiting until the next dry dock. All unknown at this time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2023 55 minutes ago, OlsSalt said: One might assume, it repairs are required for some cabanas, it would most efficiently handled to have access to the entire area to get any possible repairs done as quickly as possible. Plus those who did pay for the retreat cabana experience would be perhaps negatively impacted by the necessary ongoing repairs as well. Hope you can learn more about what exactly happened to them. Hard to speculate what needs to be done at this point. Nor can some repairs be made on the fly with whatever materials are available on board the ship at the time. Might need special ordering, Or might be something that requires waiting until the next dry dock. All unknown at this time. I agree. I don’t think it would be a good situation. The westerdam had a rough ride for several days going into Alaska. If hal could rent out those cabanas they would. That’s pretty good income for them. I have very little doubt if they were functional that hal would pull whatever “manpower” they would need from the crew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchandler02 Posted May 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2023 These are the cabanas up on the top deck, right? If so, yes, they were damaged last week. We hit some extreme wind one night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2023 20 hours ago, bchandler02 said: These are the cabanas up on the top deck, right? If so, yes, they were damaged last week. We hit some extreme wind one night. Not on the Westerdam. I believe they are only on Lido Deck around the Lido Pool. But someone could correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Not on the Westerdam. I believe they are only on Lido Deck around the Lido Pool. But someone could correct me if I am wrong. 19 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Not on the Westerdam. I believe they are only on Lido Deck around the Lido Pool. But someone could correct me if I am wrong. As far as I know the only ships that have lido cabanas are the na and eurodam. The westerdam definitely has retreat. I have had one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2023 37 minutes ago, GrayGrammy said: Hi, TwinMommy. The plot thickens: I don't sail on the Westerdam until October 1, 2023, but I got the same notice you did, saying that -- due to damage -- cabanas would not be available, so my reservation for one was canceled and I will get a refund. Ummmm??? Damage? Cabanas not available in OCTOBER? I'm very skeptical, fellow cruiser. I suspect that cabanas (and The Retreat) on the Westerdam may actually be getting eliminated ... or turned into something different. We can assume, though, that there will be no cabanas through the entire Alaska season. I know there are none for the transpacific repositioning in October. Interesting! And I sure do hate to get a flim-flam from HAL about what's going on. That is suspicious. I wonder if you are on to something. Years ago the noordam cabanas suffered problems. There was damage and they have gotten rid of them even though I’ve been told I’m wrong. I had someone confirm they are no longer there and she confirmed that (noordam). I wonder if they weren’t getting used that much and the damage extensive so they thought let’s cut our loses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said: As far as I know the only ships that have lido cabanas are the na and eurodam. The westerdam definitely has retreat. I have had one. Thanks I guess I was thinking of NA and Eurodam, I actually have not been on a Vista Class for quite a few years, mostly NA and Eurodam the last several/ I guess I was thinking Vista Class was the same since I know that Pinnacle Class is totall different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8NCruise Posted May 19, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Not on the Westerdam. I believe they are only on Lido Deck around the Lido Pool. But someone could correct me if I am wrong. We had a Retreat cabana on the Westerdam for 30 days in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted May 19, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Why would you want a Cabana up in Alaska? It's pretty cold while the ship is moving. It can be very uncomfortable even sitting out on your balcony when the ship is moving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Thanks I guess I was thinking of NA and Eurodam, I actually have not been on a Vista Class for quite a few years, mostly NA and Eurodam the last several/ I guess I was thinking Vista Class was the same since I know that Pinnacle Class is totall different. Me either. I just like a cabana so much. It was kind of a weird set up. They had this cupboard kind of thing on the side of each cabana. Really odd. That was a few years back. Hopefully it was taken out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchandler02 Posted May 20, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2023 The Retreat.. that's what I was thinking of. Yes, that area had some damage last week on Westerdam. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMommyByGrace Posted May 21, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 4:22 PM, Eaglecw said: Why would you want a Cabana up in Alaska? It's pretty cold while the ship is moving. It can be very uncomfortable even sitting out on your balcony when the ship is moving. We used to live in Finland and slept with a window open for fresh air even in the dead of winter so the cold isn't a bother to us. Last summer on our Alaskan cruise we had a NS and spent quite a bit of time on our balcony especially in glacier bay. Also, on our Alaskan cruise in 2018 it was so hot we wore shorts and capris most of the time on our balcony. With Alaska the weather varies a lot. This cruise we opted for a casino offer and got a free inside cabin so were hoping for a little dedicated outdoor space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1teach53 Posted May 21, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Yep on board…. Disembarking tomorrow. News to us…. No in room breakfast IF you are disembarking, & not continuing on next cruise! Great customer service!!! NOT!!! Must be one of there “new rules” !!! Never again!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted May 21, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2023 You wouldn't sail a cruise line just because they don't have room service breakfast on the last morning? How was customer service otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1teach53 Posted May 21, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Roz said: You wouldn't sail a cruise line just because they don't have room service breakfast on the last morning? How was customer service otherwise? Oh !! No!! Not just because of this issue for sure!! Lack of breakfast room service on disembarkation is the least of the reasons!! Too many issues to list !!! Everyone enjoy your next H cruise!! We won’t be on board! Cheers 🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted May 21, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, 1teach53 said: Oh !! No!! Not just because of this issue for sure!! Lack of breakfast room service on disembarkation is the least of the reasons!! Too many issues to list !!! Everyone enjoy your next H cruise!! We won’t be on board! Cheers 🥂 Cheers from us too! 😍 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickylibrarian Posted May 23, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2023 We got off the Westerdam Sunday and the only thing I noticed was that the Lido buffet was pretty busy at times. Food was good (not exceptional) and service was prompt. Our room steward was exceptional. We had been on Princess in March and will pick HAL before them in the future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted May 23, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 8:00 PM, 1teach53 said: Oh !! No!! Not just because of this issue for sure!! Lack of breakfast room service on disembarkation is the least of the reasons!! Too many issues to list !!! Everyone enjoy your next H cruise!! We won’t be on board! Cheers 🥂 😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐 uhhh......................okeedokee. 👋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbiefergie Posted May 24, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Sailing in mid-July and our Cabana was also canceled… not quite sure how long it takes to fix a cabana. Disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMommyByGrace Posted May 24, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted May 24, 2023 48 minutes ago, Debbiefergie said: Sailing in mid-July and our Cabana was also canceled… not quite sure how long it takes to fix a cabana. Disappointed We are too 😔. Kind of baffling given some of the people who responded here🤷. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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