HAL and Peak-time cruises

[SmokinActuary]

For those of you with the experience, how does HAL handle peak-time, full capacity loads versus other fleets?

 

Thanks

[earl_m]

I guess the peak time are in the summer and the chrismas holidays.

I am sure they handle quite well. they been doing for more than 130 years. I never cruise at peak time, too many kids. I like the spring and fall

[hammybee]

To the best of my knowledge, most HAL sails are selling out, regardless of time of year. So handling a full load is SOP for the crew of HAL.

 

During school breaks, HAL like many others, sail at 100%+ capacity when there are 3 or more in a cabin. Most of my personal HAL cruises have been during prime time school vacation and the crew performed well.

 

I think HAL got surprised as did many pax, over President's week on the Noordam, where the school break and convenience of the port put a heck of a lot of kids onboard and some of the parents apparently viewed a cruise as a break from being parents.

[SmokinActuary]

Thanks Hammybee. We intend on being parents, but we hope CLub Hal gives a little respite!

[hammybee]

Thanks Hammybee. We intend on being parents, but we hope CLub Hal gives a little respite!

 

Are you planning on Alaska or NYC?

[SmokinActuary]

Neither - Ft Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean - 7 days.

 

Why do you ask?