Our First HAL on Veendam---Questions

[Chade5772]

Well, we are Celebrity freeks and the only other main stream line that was highly recommended was HAL. SO we have booked a cruise on the Veendam to leave on March 5th '05, and I have some questions about the Veendam.

First of all; we have a Verrandah (sp) Suite: what perks does HAL offer?

Secondly; We are leaving our boys (6) (4) and while on Celebrity we get internet in our room. Now because of the age of the Veendam I am sure she doesn't offer this, but do they have an internet cafe?


Thirdly: Do they have an alternative rest. I believe it is the Pinnacle on HAL, but is it on the Veendam, if so how does one go about getting reservations prior to departure?


We are going to Belize, Cozeymel, Key West, Santo Thomas (I think is the other one) How is this itnerary? Any other helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.

[Krazy Kruizers]

No internet in the cabin - but there is an Internet Cafe - on promenade deck.

They have a Pinnacle Grill - reservations can be made through Ship Services at 1-800-541-1576. It is $20 per person. If you book for the first night of the cruise it is $10 per person.

Suite Perks:
Use of Neptune Lounge - concierge can take care of making reservations for Pinnacle Grill, shore excursions, make change, all kinds of things.

Neptune Lounge - Continental Breakfast and snacks for lunch. Cookies and around 5 - vetables are put out.

Priority tender tickets for tender ports.

Free use of binnoculars (in cabin).

Free use of umbrella (in cabin).

Boutonniers and corsages for first formal night.

Personalized stationary.

Suite cocktail party the first night.

Sometimes an invitation to a VIP party in the middle of the cruise.

Maybe a suite buffet the last sea day in the Crow's nest.

Free laundry and dry cleaning.

Priority disembarkation.

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