kaneeta Posted May 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2009 My sister and I are sharing a cabin and I'm wondering if there will be enough shampoo etc. or should we bring some in case we run out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted May 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2009 No sense in schlepping extra items aboard. Your steward will replenish soap and shampoo, if they forget just ask them and they'll keep you well stocked for throughout your voyage. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaneeta Posted May 23, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted May 23, 2009 That's handy to know. The less to pack the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unklez Posted May 24, 2009 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2009 My sister and I are sharing a cabin and I'm wondering if there will be enough shampoo etc. or should we bring some in case we run out? Yes. If you picky about your hair, take your own shampoo though. The kind that ships supply is just slightly better than liquid detergent :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two@Sea Posted May 24, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Yes. If you picky about your hair, take your own shampoo though. The kind that ships supply is just slightly better than liquid detergent :D Sorry to disagree, but HAL provides spa quality Elemis products in all staterooms... which I find to be FAR superior to liquid detergent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geshaw30 Posted May 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2009 We had it replenished daily with the lone exception of the 2nd to last day of the trip. I suspect it's a cost cutting measure to stop the pack rats from loading up on bottles before heading home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYEF Posted May 24, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This is a HOLLAND AMERICA thread and HAL provides Elemis products. The shampoo, soap, lotion, etc. are of top quality. They are nothing like the "stuff" you get in little cardboard cartons on Princess or like the "stuff" you squirt out of a container fastened to the wall of the shower on NCL. There is no need to bring your own shampoo; they will check and replace if needed. I LOVE the soap on HAL.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregongirl2009 Posted May 24, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This may be a silly question, but do they provide a separate conditioner as well? I don't like the shampoo/conditioner combos, so want to know if they have both. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw869 Posted May 24, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This may be a silly question, but do they provide a separate conditioner as well? I don't like the shampoo/conditioner combos, so want to know if they have both. Thanks! Yes, we are currently on the Westerdam and will be docking in a few hours in Seattle. Our cabin stewart replenished ALL products when he saw they were getting low. There is a separate conditioner. These are all Elemis products, not the type you'll find in the local drugstore. Also, our cabin stewart left us a whole new supply of the seven products along side the partial products which included two different soaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted May 24, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Can I ask what the seven products are? It sounds like HAL go out of their way to make you feel very special. I am so looking forward to my cruise with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 24, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2009 The products included: 1.7 ounce bottle - Pure Shine Shampoo - infused with the aroma of Lime, Basil, and Grapefruit. 1.7 ounce bottle - Pro-Vitamin Conditioner - a citrus experience that replenishes with conditioning Vitamin B5 Panthenol. 1.7 ounce bottle - Sharp Shower and Bath Gel - an aroma-therapeutic blend of Mint, Charmonile, Wild Marjoram, Nettle and Thyme in a Mineral rich Sea Salt base. 1.7 ounce bottle of Vitamin Rich-Body Lotion - infused with Vitamin-rich Wheat Germ, Carrot and Sweet Almond Oil. For the Face: Citrus Soap Slice - pure Glycerin soap is lightly infused with the aroma of Grapefruit, Basil, Clove and Lime. For the Body: pure zest cleansing soap - infused with nature's own Lime, Clove Leaf, Lavender and Rosemary Extracts in Palm Oil. The conditioner is very thick -- very hard to get out of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry1954 Posted May 24, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This may be a silly question, but do they provide a separate conditioner as well? I don't like the shampoo/conditioner combos, so want to know if they have both. Thanks! yes, they are separate. DW loves the conditioner but refuses to use the shampoo as it makes her hair gooey. I on the other hand use both quite happily. I suspect that differing hair on one's head (if lucky enough to have any) and personal tastes affect the view of products, including HAL's. We find that sometimes the cabin steward forgets to replace soap or shampoo .. and as mentioned, merely asking nicely gets it replaced quickly. harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepladypalmdesert Posted May 24, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I agree with above. I like the Elemis products. The lotion is particularly lovely. It is good quality, at least to me. I usually use Halo at home...and found the Elemis to be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 24, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2009 You will receive a daily supply of soaps and shampoos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 24, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Actually, all shampoos(and most soaps) are "liquid detergent"!!!!! They just add stuff to make it less harsh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooops Posted May 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2009 My sister and I are sharing a cabin and I'm wondering if there will be enough shampoo etc. or should we bring some in case we run out? From my recent experience on the Volendam (just finished a 33-day Hong Kong to Vancouver cruise), you probably won't need to bring your own shampoo unless you're really picky or you use alot. The Elemis shampoo, conditioner, shower gel & body lotion are good quality items. Our cabin stewards did not repenish them on a daily basis, more like every other day or two, but I'm sure you can request more if you run out. However, a couple who we met on the cruise had to keep asking for them because their cabin stewards didn't refill them. So unless you get some incompetent cabin stewards, you should be fine. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just4You Posted May 27, 2009 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2009 When the bottle is empty, leave it on the bathroom counter with the top off. You can also leave a note to the steward to replenish when close to empty. The gym showers also have Elemis products (as do the showers in the Thermal Suite). One day I refilled my empty shampoo bottle there. My cabin was close to the gym/spa so it was easier than trying to flag down my cabin steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted May 27, 2009 #18 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Should never be a supply problem. Elemis products are great IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted May 27, 2009 #19 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I didn't care for the shampoo and conditioner. My hair is usually dry and very fine, but salt water makes it even worse. The Elemis didn't seem to help with the dryness so I used my own extra-nourishing shampoo and conditioner onboard. I'm sure it would be okay for people with normal hair or if I hadn't been swimming. The lotion was nice since I forgot mine and it was really rich with moisturizers. I didn't care for the scent of the shower gel but otherwise it was okay. To be honest, I didn't like the Elemis products enough to want to use them everyday. They would be fine for a few days if I wasn't swimming in the ocean and didn't want to bring my own supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted May 27, 2009 #20 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I didn't care for the shampoo and conditioner. My hair is usually dry and very fine, but salt water makes it even worse. The Elemis didn't seem to help with the dryness so I used my own extra-nourishing shampoo and conditioner onboard. I'm sure it would be okay for people with normal hair or if I hadn't been swimming. The lotion was nice since I forgot mine and it was really rich with moisturizers. I didn't care for the scent of the shower gel but otherwise it was okay. To be honest, I didn't like the Elemis products enough to want to use them everyday. They would be fine for a few days if I wasn't swimming in the ocean and didn't want to bring my own supplies. I'm with you on that one. So many people rave about the Elemis products and I'm amazed because I think they are mediocre at best. I do use nice products at home so maybe my expectation is different. I usually bring my own shampoo and conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unklez Posted May 27, 2009 #21 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Actually, all shampoos(and most soaps) are "liquid detergent"!!!!! They just add stuff to make it less harsh! Thank you cb_at_sea. I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaAdGuy Posted May 29, 2009 #22 Share Posted May 29, 2009 My wife and I were on the Zaandam last week...she has long hair and, at 46 years old, I still am not paying attention to hair loss commercials. :D Perhaps it was the joy of having a poor cabin steward, but we only received replacement soaps and hair products when we begged in writing. Several times we had to dip into our own stash that we'd brought from our pre-cruise hotel. :rolleyes: Even when placing empty bottles near the sink it was hit or miss. If you want to be clean each day, I'd make sure to bring a backup supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suse Posted May 29, 2009 #23 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Wow. I never realized that this subject could generate so much discussion! Some people are really detail-oriented! I never thought of the shampoo like detergent either. The things you learn on this board!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams62 Posted May 29, 2009 #24 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suse Posted May 29, 2009 #25 Share Posted May 29, 2009 :D If you complain about the stuff on Holland America, just imagine, for one moment, what the other cruiselines give you for your hair! Some weird stuff out of the wall that is green. No kidding. No conditioner either.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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