Craigster-diver Posted December 4, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Actually, the upgrade fairy may well be out of her mind !!! :D We (DW, DD, DS and I) had booked a balcony (verandah deck) and an inside cabin on the Westerdam (Dec 17 sailing) 7-day Western Caribbean cruise. We got a smokin' good deal when we booked it...balcony was $758 CDN per person and the inside was $379 CDN per person. These prices were 50% less than the exact same cruise, one week earlier, or one week later. We were thrilled and really excited about our upcoming vacation. :) :) Our cruise travel agent got a fax from HAL on Friday night....looking for people to move off the Westerdam and onto another sailing -- they'd overbooked. :eek: We were offered : * 25% refund of paid cruise fare * move to the Amsterdam on Dec 19 for a 14-day Panama Canal cruise * upgrade to a Dlx Verandah Suite (cat SB) -- with all the "suite perks" * $400 OBC ($100 pp) to compensate for any additional charges the airlines charged to change tickets * guaranteed early dining Of course we've jumped at the offer !! Then we found that there was still a cabana on HMC (Eggshell) available...booked it. :D So after a frantic morning of re-arranging flights, hotels (both booked through expedia), and cruises ---- all with our travel agent on holidays, but assisting via cell phone. It's finally a done deal !! Always thought that I'd like to see the Caribbean and eventually the Panama Canal, but didn't think it'd be this soon !! Have to go and un-register for the western caribbean roll-call and get myself onto the panama canal one. I think this is a good day !! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZjohn Posted December 4, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I think this is a good day !! Craig Ummmm, yea I would agree with you:eek: Have a great time and enjoy the suite life;) John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodml Posted December 4, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 4, 2006 All I can say is, WOW! Have a fabulous vacation. You might want to buy a lottery ticket today.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted December 4, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Craig: Looks like Santa came early for you and your family......:) Oh Joy! Oh Rapture Unforeseen! Cloudy skies are now serene! Not only did you get a fabulous deal, my dear, you landed yourself on the same cruise we'll be on! How lucky can you get???;) No fear, I promise you I am way more normal in real life than I appear on this board....;) Our roll call is very small, so we've arranged (all three of us who have identified ourselves and agreed to show up!) to meet at the sailway party held near the aft outside pool. Hope to see you and your family! Karin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyhawk Posted December 4, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigster-diver Posted December 4, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Not only did you get a fabulous deal, my dear, you landed yourself on the same cruise we'll be on! How lucky can you get???;) Our roll call is very small, so we've arranged (all three of us who have identified ourselves and agreed to show up!) to meet at the sailway party held near the aft outside pool. Hope to see you and your family! Karin Thanks Karin, we'll see you at the pool !!! We'll be the obnoxious Canadians (is there really such a thing..????) with ear-to-ear grins on our faces. Christine and I are late 30's early 40's, kids are 'tweens (9 and 11). Do you (or anyone else) know the mix of kids on the ship ?? DD and DS are hoping that there'll be some kids aboard. This is going to be one fantastic trip !! We fly out of Seattle on the 16th.....spend 3 days in FLL hotels, then cruise. Post Cruise we're in FLL until the 4th then back to Seattle on the 5th. Maybe drive up to NASA, or Disney-World ?? Ciao for now.... Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted December 4, 2006 #7 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hey, Craig! With the addition of your two kids, there are now a grand total of 76 children/teens on the Amsterdam for our cruise. The largest group is the tween group, there are about 33 kids in that group. Our daughter is 8, and my husband and I are in our late forties. Your pre and post cruise itinerary sounds fantastic! Karin ps We like Canadians:) . Growing up, I lived four years in Vancouver, B.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted December 4, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I think this is a good day !! Craig You think? I know!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiting2retire Posted December 4, 2006 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Karin, How do you know how many kids there are going to be on your cruise?? Can I find out how many there will be on mine??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 4, 2006 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. :) And an Easter Bunny. :) And a Tooth Fairy. :D Ya done good. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted December 4, 2006 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Wow. Wow, wow, wow. That is fantastic! Hope you enjoy your time on the Amsterdam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted December 4, 2006 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Awesome! Wish I would get an offer like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedmondCruiser Posted December 4, 2006 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Congratulations -- You have a great deal -- looks like your Christmas has come a bit early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda&Vern Posted December 5, 2006 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Karin, How do you know how many kids there are going to be on your cruise?? Can I find out how many there will be on mine??:confused: Yes Karin, plz tell us how you find out! Linda&Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted December 5, 2006 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2006 To Linda/Vern and Waiting To Retire: If you want to find out how many children/teens are on your cruise, you need to call Holland America Ship's Services at 1-800-541-1576, and ask them to please give you the numbers. I have called ship's services each time prior to a HAL cruise to ask for this info, and each time the representatives have been most helpful and accommodating. (I have given the service reps my booking number each time, so they know I'm a bona fide passenger.) Karin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelhair Posted December 5, 2006 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Craig. a big yippeeeee and salute to you and your family. How wonderful for all of you!!!!! Happy, happy sailing and enjoy each and every minute! Warm regards, Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted December 5, 2006 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2006 WOW! Such a deal. You must have been a very good boy this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
much2buzy Posted December 5, 2006 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hello Craig, Thank you for the update. I have a call into my travel agent to see if they need three addition cabins to move to the Amsterdam as well. What a sweet deal! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted December 5, 2006 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznon Posted December 5, 2006 #20 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Craig, How fantastiic! Not only a great ship, but a great itinerary and a Deluxe Suite. WOW! WOW! WOW! Have a wonderful holiday and a spectacular cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalslave Posted December 5, 2006 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2006 This is extremely amazing. That is wonderful news! Congratulations and have a wonderful time on your Panama Canal cruise! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted December 5, 2006 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well, you certainly won the lottery on that one!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 5, 2006 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Congratulations!! Sounds like you got a really good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 5, 2006 #24 Share Posted December 5, 2006 We have sailed a couple of times on the Amsterdam - beautiful ship. You are going to love her. And you are going to love the Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May4 Posted December 5, 2006 #25 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Sweeeeeeet!:D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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