TiogaCruiser

Welcome to Cruise Critic. As Mary said, you might want to start another thread. It’s been a while since we’ve had one on this topic (so ignore the person who tells everyone that it’s frequently discussed here. 😉😇)

And how about The Colonel? (I bet she’s a good shot😇)

Good morning all, We’ve got Spring here- lots of birds chirping ( I got up to listen) ( @Seasick Sailor thanks for Merlin) and warm days. We’ve hit the low 80s ( and because of the cold weather (for us) that we’ve had this year, 80 has been quite toasty.🫤 Summer is coming.🥴 Today’s corn salad sounds great so am adding to my file to try. We’re sending “thanks” to whoever introduced us to “Freakshow” and “Apothec” Cabernet Sauvignons. We love both and they will be enjoyed many more times. (I’ve been screenshotting wines and downloading recipes to try and we’ve added many now favorite foods and wines to our repertoire- so thank you to Rich @richwmn, @cat shepard @dfish and the rest of the F & B team!) Have a great day everyone!

Actually, I believe you must purchase 24 hours or more before final payment. Check the wording. ….”The CPP Platinum Plan is optional and available for purchase prior to the date on which cancellation fees begin to accrue. ”

When we first started cruising, I would say it was exceptional: now we say “ it’s a steak house.” Our last cruise we didn’t even go. ( our standards have not really changed….)

Every time I have purchased it I printed a copy from HAL’s website and taken it with me “IN CASE ”

You can get it via this page: https://affinitytravelcert.com/document/pdfs/HAL_LandingPage.html The link to this page is on HAL’s website here: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/plan-a-cruise/pre-post-travel-cruise/cancellation-protection-plan

I think that is spelled out in context in the previous and next sentences: snip ”Once a guest puts themselves on the standby list for a Cruise, they cannot be removed from it, and if such guest clears it, their full charge will remain (regardless of whether the guest actually sails on Cruise). If HAL does not confirm guest on the Cruise’s standby list at two (2) days prior to the Cruise’s depart have two options. They can choose to have their reservation cancelled and will be refunded the full amount of the cruise fare that they were charged at the time they were placed on the standby list or they will have the option to remain on the Cruise’s standby list until 90 minutes prior to departure and their booking will be fully refundable if they do not sail. Guests wanting the ability to remove themselves/not be charged for the Cruise if they elect not to sail should instead opt to go on a cruise waitlist (and pay at prevailing rates), not this non-refundable Program“

Good morning all, It’s looking like we get sunshine today- the past 3 have been drizzly and cloudy all day. Aren’t those Whoppy Pies? @Gail & Marty sailing away Pete shared a video about the Project Linus blankets. You have all done such a great job. It’s really nice to see the pictures and video and hear the back story. I’ve heard references to it from world cruiser’s blogs over the years and it’s inspiring to see. (The references to that project inspired me to crochet for our veterans in hospice here, now in year #2) Have a great day everyone!

What happens in the casino stays in the casino.😉

Driving in Boston: Many years ago my family visited grandparents in MA. (Grandmas family has long roots in the area). On entering Boston, and the airport specifically, my Dad- a normally cautious and polite driver -told us to hold on and suddenly became quite aggressive with lane changes and horn honking. You could almost see the horns sprout! 😈😈 We still laugh at that to this day. Back to normally scheduled programming…

That’s pretty common here (and has been) for years, especially in popular restaurants.

It’s not the full moon- Boston drivers are their own class.

I’ve yet to see one that is less than a very large (man’s).🫤

So these cruises are similar to casino comps, or do the “buyers” pay for the cruise? I had no idea these types of cruises existed- only that there were “events” onboard for anyone to attend and get fleeced.