mrsltg Posted March 21, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi All- I am embarking on the 3/29 Westerdam next Sunday. I have never sailed HAL so I have a few questions. 1. Do they carry Splenda? If not it's no big deal, I'll just bring my own. 2. Bottled Water - I know this is available and I also know it will be pricey. I was on one cruise line where they sold a case of bottled water for about $24 for your cabin. Does HAL do this or are bottles priced individually? 3. Internet fees - is there a week-long package available for purchase or is it on a minute by minute basis? 4. Embarkation - We will be arriving at the port early as our group arrives at FLL early. I understand the port is not open before a certain time (10 or 10:30) so we will not arrive prior to that. However, once we arrive what can we expect? Most cruises I have been on you check in and then go stand in line and wait to board. Is it the same on HAL? Thanks for all of the information- I appreciate the help! Erin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarySuzy Posted March 21, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi All- I am embarking on the 3/29 Westerdam next Sunday. I have never sailed HAL so I have a few questions. 1. Do they carry Splenda? If not it's no big deal, I'll just bring my own. The ship carries Pink, yellow and blue packages of suger substitute, I believe the yellow packages are Splenda. 2. Bottled Water - I know this is available and I also know it will be pricey. I was on one cruise line where they sold a case of bottled water for about $24 for your cabin. Does HAL do this or are bottles priced individually? Bottled water is $2.95 for a Liter, I do not know if they will sell you a case for your cabin. 3. Internet fees - is there a week-long package available for purchase or is it on a minute by minute basis? They have a package deal I believe it is $55 for 110 minutes. 4. Embarkation - We will be arriving at the port early as our group arrives at FLL early. I understand the port is not open before a certain time (10 or 10:30) so we will not arrive prior to that. However, once we arrive what can we expect? Most cruises I have been on you check in and then go stand in line and wait to board. Is it the same on HAL? If you arrive before 11:00 you will be required to wait in the terminal until the ship is ready to accept passengers - on the average this is 11:30 - 12:00, theen you will be allowed to board and go to the LIDO until cabins are ready usually around 1:30. Thanks for all of the information- I appreciate the help! Erin Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsltg Posted March 21, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks - your information does help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 21, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Internet: There is a one time activation fee of $3.95. 3 plans: You can buy by the minute -- $0.75 per minutes. You can buy 100 minutes for $55 -- if you sign up for a package on embarkation day you can get 10 free minutes. You can buy 250 minutes for $100 -- if you sign up for this package on embarkation day you can get 20 free minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie&Chaz Posted March 21, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2009 HAL allows you to bring as much bottled water aboard as you wish. Last year I took a 24 pak to be emptied and used for floatation devices for the ship building contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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