NCTribeFan Posted December 25, 2023 #326 Share Posted December 25, 2023 23 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: You know, I am. The only thing I still cannot get used to, and I knew it would be an adjustment, is not being able to sit out early AM w/coffee & bacon watching the sunrise. I'm fortunate that I'm not in a tiny box w/small shower that I've read about. It doesn't feel cramped and the TV is not at a weird angle, so no struggles there. A/C works great, no real noise (other than the dogs) like slamming balcony doors and no "traffic" since it's forward of the forward elevators (only traffic are people in the cabins or servicing them). 😊 I think I missed it, or maybe you didn't want to announce just what cabin you have, but I'm thinking of switching cabins for my sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerchick Posted December 25, 2023 #327 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: It's on tonight's menu. Oh my goodness thats a good looking menu. I had the pork belly on the NS and loved it. Hoping it shows, up again on the Rotterdam. Yule log is one of my favorite holiday desserts. Merry Christmas Edited December 25, 2023 by Huskerchick Typo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted December 25, 2023 #328 Share Posted December 25, 2023 My niece made a Yule log for us last night. Center was a chestnut mousse. Icing was milk chocolate. Delicious! Thanks for this thread! 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #329 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 hours ago, NCTribeFan said: I think I missed it, or maybe you didn't want to announce just what cabin you have, but I'm thinking of switching cabins for my sailing. 4 forward, Starboard. I will happily give the number at the end of the cruise. If you want it before then for booking purposes, just shoot me an email telizking at yahoo dot com 😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #330 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Huskerchick said: Oh my goodness thats a good looking menu. I had the pork belly on the NS and loved it. Hoping it shows, up again on the Rotterdam. Yule log is one of my favorite holiday desserts. Merry Christmas The pork belly was really good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #331 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 0106 said: My niece made a Yule log for us last night. Center was a chestnut mousse. Icing was milk chocolate. Delicious! Thanks for this thread! Thanks for sharing - please tell her it's beautiful. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaStorm Posted December 25, 2023 #332 Share Posted December 25, 2023 QUESTION: Since I'll be embarking on this ship on January 13, I was wondering if you were required to present proof of a negative Covid test prior to embarkation? HAL does such a poor job of removing old information from its website, and it is hard to pin down the current policies. Some "FAQs" are good while others create more questions than answers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #333 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 minute ago, ArizonaStorm said: QUESTION: Since I'll be embarking on this ship on January 13, I was wondering if you were required to present proof of a negative Covid test prior to embarkation? HAL does such a poor job of removing old information from its website, and it is hard to pin down the current policies. Some "FAQs" are good while others create more questions than answers. For HAL you do not, but one of your destinations could still require it. There are not many anymore, but it would be worth you checking the requirements for the places you're going. As cases are rising again, places are starting to put in restrictions/requirements again. Enjoy your cruise! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #334 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Santa 🎅 boarded st 10 this morning. Line was very long, so there must be a lot of "Nice" on board. My experience aligns w/that as I haven't encountered any "Naughties." Even Mrs Claus was rushing to help 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #335 Share Posted December 25, 2023 MDR breakfast line was long this morning, but it moved quickly. I started w/grapefruit (very good) and had one of the daily specials, hold the coconut, and a side of ham (which they forgot). Couple selections from tablemates. Banana Bread French was voted Best in Class (1 vote but that's all it took, lol) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #336 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) Thermal Suite time: Ceramic chairs always occupied, but not just now when I came in, so I am able to share a few pictures. When you enter, immediately to the right, are 3 chairs with reading lights and 2 columns of towels. To the left of the door is a refreshment station w/ice water. The sign used to show time limit of 20 minutes; it now has 30 minutes. Across the room are 4 chairs that don't seem to get as hot as the ones in the middle. I was only able to get 3 in this picture but there are 4. Glad to see a clock has been added. But the robe hooks have been removed. In the middle are 4 chairs with direct water view. My view People are coming in so I will try to get pictures of the other areas another time. Grr - cannot get rid of this duplicate pic.🤨 Edited December 25, 2023 by Haljo1935 Typo 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted December 26, 2023 #337 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Merry Christmas ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #338 Share Posted December 26, 2023 29 minutes ago, Mary229 said: Merry Christmas ! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and your family, too! I understand Santa 🎅 came early and brought us some rain - yay!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted December 26, 2023 #339 Share Posted December 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: 4 forward, Starboard. I will happily give the number at the end of the cruise. If you want it before then for booking purposes, just shoot me an email telizking at yahoo dot com 😊 I just found a video of 4027 and very much like the looks of that layout. Much better than 6112 & 6127. Just not sure I'd want that far forward due to motion issues. Maybe for a Caribbean sailing on this class ship in the future, though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted December 26, 2023 #340 Share Posted December 26, 2023 @Haljo1935...thanks for the spa pics. Is the thalasso pool in a separate room from the loungers I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #341 Share Posted December 26, 2023 51 minutes ago, NCTribeFan said: I just found a video of 4027 and very much like the looks of that layout. Much better than 6112 & 6127. Just not sure I'd want that far forward due to motion issues. Maybe for a Caribbean sailing on this class ship in the future, though! That is very close to mine. The layout, room size & shower size are great, closet space is good. And other than the first couple days when it was rough, the movement has not been an issue. Of course, we're still early into the trip... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #342 Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: @Haljo1935...thanks for the spa pics. Is the thalasso pool in a separate room from the loungers I hope? For sure 😊 when I post the remaining pictures of the ceramic lounger space, you will see where the hydropool is. Edited December 26, 2023 by Haljo1935 Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #343 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Sun preparing to set enroute to HI. As seen from the Thera Spa Bow Cam view Aft Cam view 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted December 26, 2023 #344 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Merry Christmas! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishbk Posted December 26, 2023 #345 Share Posted December 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: For sure 😊 when I post the remaining pictures of the ceramic lounger space, you will see where the hydropool is. Have they fixed the horizontal shower in the thermal suite yet? We were on the Dec 5 Mexico sailing and it was out of order. Also have you tried the cold water bucket drop. It was invigorating right after the steam room. We are sailing on the Jan 30 18 day Hawaii cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjblk Posted December 26, 2023 #346 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Just now, trishbk said: Have they fixed the horizontal shower in the thermal suite yet? We were on the Dec 5 Mexico sailing and it was out of order. Also have you tried the cold water bucket drop. It was invigorating right after the steam room. We are sailing on the Jan 30 18 day Hawaii cruise. I went to try it today and it wasn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishbk Posted December 26, 2023 #347 Share Posted December 26, 2023 30 minutes ago, vjblk said: I went to try it today and it wasn't working. Bummer. I wonder how long it will take to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #348 Share Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, trishbk said: Have they fixed the horizontal shower in the thermal suite yet? We were on the Dec 5 Mexico sailing and it was out of order. Also have you tried the cold water bucket drop. It was invigorating right after the steam room. We are sailing on the Jan 30 18 day Hawaii cruise. I don't know about the cold water bucket drop. 🤔What and where is it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #349 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Full house for the 6pm performance 🎭 of "Humanity" by the Step One Dancers. C&TD Kristen does the introduction 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 26, 2023 Author #350 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Since it's almost dinner, I guess I should fill you in on lunch. It was a dog w/o bun and small portion of naked fries. Poolside while waiting for the 3pm movie to start. Dessert came from Lido Roof was open during the football game; they closed it for the movie. 20231225_154840.mp4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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