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elycelynne
November 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM
Hi, all. I have the following questions relating to my upcoming Southern Caribbean Westerdam sailing:
Exactly when were the formal nights? Was the first one the same day as HMC, or the first sea day? I seem to recall that the second one was the second sea day.
Do they still offer solo events, such as lunches (on sea days, I presume)?
I'm a fluffy person and was wondering if the robes they provide come in more than one size?
Can the purser's desk cash Traveler's Cheques? I know they're considered archaic, but I found some old ones from previous trips and they don't seem to have an expiration date, so I thought I'd try to get some use out of them if I could.
How big are the room safes? Are they just for small valuables, or could I stick my whole medium-sized purse in one?
AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL ...
Do they still have bread pudding????? :D
pjs9876
November 19th, 2009, 03:40 PM
Hi, all. I have the following questions relating to my upcoming Southern Caribbean Westerdam sailing:
Exactly when were the formal nights? Was the first one the same day as HMC, or the first sea day? I seem to recall that the second one was the second sea day. Sea days
Do they still offer solo events, such as lunches (on sea days, I presume)?
I'm a fluffy person and was wondering if the robes they provide come in more than one size? Yes, They come in plus sizes. Ask the room steward.
Can the purser's desk cash Traveler's Cheques? I know they're considered archaic, but I found some old ones from previous trips and they don't seem to have an expiration date, so I thought I'd try to get some use out of them if I could. Or you go to your bank
How big are the room safes? Are they just for small valuables, or could I stick my whole medium-sized purse in one? Inside is maybe 13 x 10 x 10??
AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL ...
Do they still have bread pudding????? :D At ice cream/dessert area with the vanilla sauce
Krazy Kruizers
November 19th, 2009, 07:09 PM
The room safes are not that large -- will not hold a medium size purse. We just put our jewelery, passports, money in there.
You can cash travelers checks at the front desk -- no fee -- no problems.
On many of our last cruises there were not a lot of events for solo cruisers.
PhylHarv
November 19th, 2009, 08:08 PM
The first formal night is usually scheduled on the first sea day.
PhylHarv
November 19th, 2009, 08:09 PM
The first formal night is usually scheduled on the first sea day if possible.
TracyE
November 20th, 2009, 08:41 AM
I am pretty certain I read somewhere that our two formal nights are on Tuesday and Friday, Elyce.
Tracy
Krazy Kruizers
November 20th, 2009, 08:44 AM
Yes -- the Westerdam's Formal nights are Tuesday and Friday.
mrsltg
November 20th, 2009, 10:26 AM
Yes -- the Westerdam's Formal nights are Tuesday and Friday.
I don't know if they change by itinerary but formal nights on the Westerdam two weeks ago were Monday and Friday.
TracyE
November 20th, 2009, 12:21 PM
I don't know if they change by itinerary but formal nights on the Westerdam two weeks ago were Monday and Friday.
Were you on Southern route?
Tracy
hogwildcruzers
November 20th, 2009, 04:30 PM
We got off Westerdam Southern route 3 weeks ago and the formal nights were Tuesday and Friday.
seagarsmoker
November 20th, 2009, 05:27 PM
We got off Westerdam Southern route 3 weeks ago and the formal nights were Tuesday and Friday.
We were on same cruise as Steve and Sherri and he is 100% correct.
As for your bread pudding question. Yes, they still have it, sorry to say, it was not that good. I was told by an experienced HAL cruiser that they have changed both the recipe and the sauce.
IRL_Joanie
November 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM
We were on same cruise as Steve and Sherri and he is 100% correct.
As for your bread pudding question. Yes, they still have it, sorry to say, it was not that good. I was told by an experienced HAL cruiser that they have changed both the recipe and the sauce.
If anyone wants the HAL Bread Pudding Recipe it is located on the Recipe pages (there are other HAL recipes there also):
Joanie's Cruise Critic Member's Favorite Recipes
under Desserts http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Recipes/
Joanie's Cruise Critic Member's Favorite Recipes (Back Up Site) http://abqreunion2008.com/Recipes/
Joanie
Bakincakes
November 20th, 2009, 06:27 PM
The safe will hold your wallet..a purse would be a stretch in there.
The bread pudding is still served and is basically tasteless. The "vanilla" sauce was watery and the "vanilla" flavor was nearly non existent.:(
Oceanwench
November 21st, 2009, 04:54 PM
I don't know if they change by itinerary but formal nights on the Westerdam two weeks ago were Monday and Friday.
Yes, it does depend on the itinerary.
Formal nights are almost always on sea days. M&F were sea days for us!
To the OP: Stick the valuables from your purse in the safe and leave your purse in the closet! I have pretty pricey purses but I never worry about them when cruising.