woodworker&knitter Posted May 21, 2023 #51 Share Posted May 21, 2023 In April 2nd seating for fixed dining was at 8:00 pm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted May 21, 2023 #52 Share Posted May 21, 2023 2 hours ago, lissie said: Insurance. Take photos - get a statement from HAL - claim on your travel insurance Why not shop on Amazon to replace - and use their locker system so you can pick up the items when you return to Boston? The locker system is great for when you are travelling and need items - I used it last year in SF and found it reliable - there are number of location in downtown Boston My first thought was insurance, and then could she get something shipped to a relative going to the wedding, or to a hotel. I've seen the Amazon lockers, but it didn't occur to me that it's a way to get something delivered while you're traveling. Absolutely brilliant suggestion!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 21, 2023 #53 Share Posted May 21, 2023 5 hours ago, woodworker&knitter said: In April 2nd seating for fixed dining was at 8:00 pm That would be perfect - we had 8:30 on our last cruise and it was pretty late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 21, 2023 #54 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: My first thought was insurance, and then could she get something shipped to a relative going to the wedding, or to a hotel. I've seen the Amazon lockers, but it didn't occur to me that it's a way to get something delivered while you're traveling. Absolutely brilliant suggestion!!! I'm an expert at getting things delivered but not to my home address! Getting things shipped to NZ is $$$ so Amazon's lockers are fantastic - last time I literally shopped the day before we arrived in SF, picked up the items 2 days later - realised I'd left a lens at home and still had time to get it shipped to SF locker before we shipped out. You just need the code they send to you via email. My SIL does it all the time with children in different places and not necessarily with secure parcel delivery Edited May 21, 2023 by lissie 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 21, 2023 Author #55 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Good Morning from Portland. It's a beautiful, but cool, morning. Today's daily program. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted May 21, 2023 #56 Share Posted May 21, 2023 18 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said: Three, Four and Five star reception. Round 1. 🙂😀 Do they always do this? And how do you get invited? (I am finally a 3* 🙂 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker&knitter Posted May 21, 2023 #57 Share Posted May 21, 2023 They send an invite to your cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 21, 2023 Author #58 Share Posted May 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said: Do they always do this? And how do you get invited? (I am finally a 3* 🙂 ) There is usually a Mariner reception on embarkation day. The number of stars invited depends on the number of 4 and 5 onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted May 21, 2023 #59 Share Posted May 21, 2023 I just found this! Yay, another live review... Will be following along; I am on the Zaandam on one of my upcoming cruises so I am very interested in this. Have a great cruise, relax and enjoy! 😎🍹😊🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstanik Posted May 21, 2023 #60 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Looking foward to you live review, as we will be boarding the Zaandam in Montreal on June 3rd ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted May 21, 2023 #61 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Crazy For Cats said: There is usually a Mariner reception on embarkation day. The number of stars invited depends on the number of 4 and 5 onboard. When I hit 3* I didn't get invited and was told it was only for 4 and 5*. Now that I'm 4* I expect that there will be 800 5* cruisers on board and I won't get invited again. Ok, I'm being silly. I have been invited a few times, but found it to be inconsistent. I was not invited last summer on the Rotterdam or last fall on the Nieuw Statendam. I was in 2018 on the old Rotterdam and again in 2019 on the old Rotterdam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 21, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted May 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, dfish said: When I hit 3* I didn't get invited and was told it was only for 4 and 5*. Now that I'm 4* I expect that there will be 800 5* cruisers on board and I won't get invited again. Ok, I'm being silly. I have been invited a few times, but found it to be inconsistent. I was not invited last summer on the Rotterdam or last fall on the Nieuw Statendam. I was in 2018 on the old Rotterdam and again in 2019 on the old Rotterdam. I’ve been told that there are only 15 5* Mariners on this cruise. I’m sure you’ll get invited in July. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted May 21, 2023 #63 Share Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, dfish said: When I hit 3* I didn't get invited and was told it was only for 4 and 5*. Now that I'm 4* I expect that there will be 800 5* cruisers on board and I won't get invited again. Ok, I'm being silly. I have been invited a few times, but found it to be inconsistent. I was not invited last summer on the Rotterdam or last fall on the Nieuw Statendam. I was in 2018 on the old Rotterdam and again in 2019 on the old Rotterdam. On my last voyage they invited all 3,4 and 5 stars. It was mayhem. I was supposed to be inducted but exited as soon as I saw the crowds. When I got my medal it was a lovely small reception. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker&knitter Posted May 21, 2023 #64 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) On the Zaandam April 4-18 cruise there was a 3, 4 & 5* cocktail reception in the Crow’s Nest with many officers in attendance. There was also a Medallion presentation in the Explorers Lounge this was also by invitation only. Both events were also held on April 18-29 segment. Edited May 21, 2023 by woodworker&knitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 22, 2023 Author #65 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Sunday was Portland day. The weather was beautiful and we just walked around the town. There were some inexpensive options for tours once off the ship. While in Port there was no live TV. We both had lunch at the taco bar next to the Dive In. I miss this on the larger ships. Dinner was in lido and the line was long but yhe food was good. Last night was the Captains toast and the auditorium was about half full. We watched the One Step Dancers, In Tandem. The dancers are good at their craft but I was unimpressed with the show overall. The one dancer sang "Hero" and that performance was not good. Others might enjoy the show. With the recently updated TV system we watched the latest Black Panther movie. DH would have preferred a larger TV screen. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 22, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Good Morning, today is Eastport. My phone thinks we are in Canada and my phone switched to Atlantic time zone. Departing the ship was delayed about 45 minutes. With all aboard at 1:30 that's a lot of port time lost. Today's program. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 22, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Eastport sights. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted May 22, 2023 #68 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Well after seeing that mermaid sculpture in the photo, I may have to add Eastport to my travel bucket list! Do you think it was a local woman who posed? Just asking for a friend of course...😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 22, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Dive In burger pairs nicely with the HAL beer. Long lines everywhere for lunch. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim and Kim Posted May 22, 2023 #70 Share Posted May 22, 2023 How is the weather? I am on the same ship from Montreal on 6/3. For packing purposes, just wondering how cool/cold it is on the itinerary this time of year. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 23, 2023 #71 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, TRTraveller said: How is the weather? I am on the same ship from Montreal on 6/3. For packing purposes, just wondering how cool/cold it is on the itinerary this time of year. Thank you. This is my goto site answers everything - how's the weather, when does it get dark and what timezone Weather for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (timeanddate.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted May 23, 2023 Author #72 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, TRTraveller said: How is the weather? I am on the same ship from Montreal on 6/3. For packing purposes, just wondering how cool/cold it is on the itinerary this time of year. Thank you. It's been cooler than expected. The highs have been in the 50's. Tomorrow may only be in the 40's. I'd recommend a coat and maybe more long pants than shorts. Of course by then it could all change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGinMTL Posted May 23, 2023 #73 Share Posted May 23, 2023 In Montreal this week we had 3 seasons in 48 hrs My recommendation, layers, layers, layers 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim and Kim Posted May 23, 2023 #74 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, lissie said: This is my goto site answers everything - how's the weather, when does it get dark and what timezone Weather for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (timeanddate.com) Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim and Kim Posted May 23, 2023 #75 Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, CGinMTL said: In Montreal this week we had 3 seasons in 48 hrs My recommendation, layers, layers, layers Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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