cp556 Posted January 23, 2010 #1151 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I am booked on HAL's 21 day Prisendam May 17th trans Atlantic cruise. Presently I am 8 days shy of my 100 day 4 star cruising status with HAL. Please..is there any way I can achieve the 4 star status and benefits after I have completed 8 days while still on the cruise. Dennis Dennis ... Others are correct that it's 75 cruise day credits for 3-Star; 200 cruise day credits for 4-Star. The new booklet that came out explaining the designations has this in the FAQ's: Q: If I become eligible for a higher benefit tier while on board, when can I take advantage of the additional benefits? A: Elevated benefits will take effect on your next Holland America Line cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 25, 2010 #1152 Share Posted January 25, 2010 We did book both of the cruise dates that we wanted -- just so that we got the SA that we wanted. Way back at the end of November. Mainly because we know how popular these Noordam cruises are. Believe me we were paying way more for the 2 separate cruises than if we could have gotten them as a collector's cruise. Our TA had us and HAL on the phone for over an hour yesterday working on this situation as HAL only wanted ti give us the discount rate if cancelled our 2 cruises and rebooked as 1 cruise -- and maybe losing the cabin we wanted. We even tried working on different dates. Tough morning but we did get the price reduction and it is now a Collector's cruise for us. Thanks for the update ... sorry it was such a chore for you to merge the two 10-day into the Collectors voyage. Yes, I know that the two 10-day are somewhat more $$$ than the 20-day sailing. I didn't have a lot of confidence in what the onboard consultant told us about the simplicity of merging the shorter sailings into one longer trip when the Collectors opened up ... hence, our $100/person for a to-be-determined cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 26, 2010 Author #1153 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks for the update ... sorry it was such a chore for you to merge the two 10-day into the Collectors voyage. Yes, I know that the two 10-day are somewhat more $$$ than the 20-day sailing. I didn't have a lot of confidence in what the onboard consultant told us about the simplicity of merging the shorter sailings into one longer trip when the Collectors opened up ... hence, our $100/person for a to-be-determined cruise. camp - I think the difficulty lies in the fact that this is something that is very easy to do, but involves a department, Ship Inventory (aka the Upgrade Fairy department :)) that does not speak with the guests or travel agents directly. If it's a matter of them allowing the room that maybe has been delegated to the 2 10 day voyages and swapping it for a room on the 20 day, if both are of the exact same category, I can't think of a reason (not being in that department of course so keep that in mind) why this would be difficult to manage. More likely, I'm guessing that the question was not relayed correctly... not placing any blame on which person could have maybe communicated the wishes a little better... but it sounds like just your more common, run of the mill communication problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshinelady55 Posted January 26, 2010 #1154 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi B--the literature says we can bring wine onboard. Is that 1 bottle per person (like on Carnival) or is there a larger limit. Thanks. We like having a bottle in our room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 26, 2010 #1155 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi B--the literature says we can bring wine onboard. Is that 1 bottle per person (like on Carnival) or is there a larger limit. Thanks. We like having a bottle in our room. Unlimited quantities of wine and chamnpagne:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 27, 2010 Author #1156 Share Posted January 27, 2010 the literature says we can bring wine onboard. Is that 1 bottle per person (like on Carnival) or is there a larger limit. Thanks. We like having a bottle in our room. As much wine and champagne as you would like. Corkage fee applies if consumed in public venues. No fee for those enjoyed in your room. (Corkage fee is $18/btl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 27, 2010 #1157 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi B--the literature says we can bring wine onboard. Is that 1 bottle per person (like on Carnival) or is there a larger limit. Thanks. We like having a bottle in our room. Welcome to Cruise Critic!! I have people bring on a case or two of wine/champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted January 27, 2010 #1158 Share Posted January 27, 2010 As much wine and champagne as you would like. Corkage fee applies if consumed in public venues. No fee for those enjoyed in your room. (Corkage fee is $18/btl) How about beer, water and soft drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthegogirl Posted January 28, 2010 #1159 Share Posted January 28, 2010 G'day DBA, Do you know the officers who will sail on the Circumnavigation of Australia cruise? Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted January 28, 2010 #1160 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hello, DBA I am wondering if you have heard anything about the Alaska 14 day cruises out of Vancouver this year. Normally we book the north and south bounds as one 14 day Collector's Voyage. So far this year you must book these 7 day cruises separately. Thanks very much for any insight! SilvertoGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycelynne Posted January 29, 2010 #1161 Share Posted January 29, 2010 How about beer, water and soft drinks? I'm not aware of any limit on soft drinks and water. I was under the impression that beer wasn't allowed to be brought onboard. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 29, 2010 #1162 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm not aware of any limit on soft drinks and water. I was under the impression that beer wasn't allowed to be brought onboard. Is that correct? You're correct on all counts, Elyce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 29, 2010 #1163 Share Posted January 29, 2010 G'day DBA, Do you know the officers who will sail on the Circumnavigation of Australia cruise? Carole Scheduled are: Capt. Pieter Visser HM Rene Tuinman Culinary Ops Mngr Adrian Gearing CD Drew Smith Always subject to change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted January 30, 2010 #1164 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I'm not aware of any limit on soft drinks and water. I was under the impression that beer wasn't allowed to be brought onboard. Is that correct? Why, specifically, is beer not permitted to be brought onboard at embarkation, as are unlimited quantities of wine, champagne, soft drinks and water?:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted January 30, 2010 #1165 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We sailed on Westerdam in 2009 and was unable to dock in some ports due to high winds. We are taking the same cruise next week and notice that our time in San Juan and St. Martin are 2 hours shorter than last year. I don't understand why. I am sure that they burn more fuel sailing than sitting in port. Can you help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted January 30, 2010 #1166 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We sailed on Westerdam in 2009 and was unable to dock in some ports due to high winds. We are taking the same cruise next week and notice that our time in San Juan and St. Martin are 2 hours shorter than last year. I don't understand why. I am sure that they burn more fuel sailing than sitting in port. Can you help?Yes, but they make much more money with people aboard in the bars, casino, shops, and spas. Also, if they leave earlier they can go slower to the next port, saving on fuel for that distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted January 30, 2010 #1167 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Why, specifically, is beer not permitted to be brought onboard at embarkation, as are unlimited quantities of wine, champagne, soft drinks and water?:( Maybe because it's HAL's ship ... and that gives HAL the right to institute and enforce any policy they desire.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m steve Posted January 30, 2010 #1168 Share Posted January 30, 2010 but it's our da-- money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted January 30, 2010 #1169 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Maybe because it's HAL's ship ... and that gives HAL the right to institute and enforce any policy they desire.:) Sorry, this is just speculation and does not answer my question! Hopefully, DBA will chime in with an answer.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balconies R Us Posted January 30, 2010 #1170 Share Posted January 30, 2010 This is our fifth cruise the first on HAL. We are booked on the Rotterdam, May 22 round trip to Alaska out of Seattle. I am just worried about the problems after the refit and hope they will be resolved by then. I have seen nothing from CCers about the current sailing. Dutch, do you have any info about the current status? Checked out the pictures you posted. How long does it normally take to iron out the problems that naturally occur after dry-dock. We have a BB guarantee and I am especially worried about the leaks into the cabins under the Retreat. I'm really excited to try HAL but a bit anxious about all the problems they are having. Thank you for any reassurances you might be able to give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahagan Posted January 30, 2010 #1171 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We are taking our 17-year-old grandson on the April 4 sailing of the Noordam. He hopes to pursue a career in culinary arts and after much research, Hal seemed a perfect fit for all of us. This is our 4th "grandchild" trip and each is done to meet the interests and talents of that grandchild. My question concerns the cooking classes, the cooking demonstrations and the galley tour. Is there any way of signing up pre-cruise for any of these, as it is our main reason for this trip, or do we have to take our chances and hope to get him a spot? He is over-the-moon excited about this, and we want it to be as special as we can make it for him. He has overcome many difficulties in his life and we are trying to make this as fun and as beneficial for him as possible. Any suggestions? Thanks from a loving Nana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 31, 2010 Author #1172 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hello, DBA I am wondering if you have heard anything about the Alaska 14 day cruises out of Vancouver this year. Normally we book the north and south bounds as one 14 day Collector's Voyage. So far this year you must book these 7 day cruises separately. Thanks very much for any insight! SilvertoGold Sometimes sailings will later become collectors voyages, but I'm not in the area that would determine when that time comes. For a little variety though, you could also do the 14-day Amsterdam cruise. No port or glacier repeats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 31, 2010 Author #1173 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You're correct on all counts, Elyce. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 31, 2010 Author #1174 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Sorry, this is just speculation and does not answer my question! Hopefully, DBA will chime in with an answer.:confused: Ship Services may be able to provide a more specific answer for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted January 31, 2010 Author #1175 Share Posted January 31, 2010 This is our fifth cruise the first on HAL.We are booked on the Rotterdam, May 22 round trip to Alaska out of Seattle. I am just worried about the problems after the refit and hope they will be resolved by then. I have seen nothing from CCers about the current sailing. Dutch, do you have any info about the current status? Checked out the pictures you posted. How long does it normally take to iron out the problems that naturally occur after dry-dock. We have a BB guarantee and I am especially worried about the leaks into the cabins under the Retreat. I'm really excited to try HAL but a bit anxious about all the problems they are having. Thank you for any reassurances you might be able to give me. First, you likely haven't heard anything from Rotterdam's next sailing because it's one month long. I would have no doubt that any issues that are more difficult would certainly be 'ironed out' within 6 months time. (time from first sailing til your cruise) If it makes you rest any easier, I'm trying to find a way onto Rotterdam this summer myself. A very good friend is onboard and I would LOVE to be able to spend some time onboard with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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