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I don't think there is a definitive formulae for calculating the end date. I think HAL treats it a bit like Easter and it is a moveable feast. There is usually an 'end date' on the terms and conditions of the promos, but I have not seen an end date for the 'Early Booking Bonus'.

Room service drinks are not included in drinks packages.

As far as I remember there are steps that need to be negotiated from the south bound (ie from Dublin city) platform. There is an elevator, but currently it is out of action. https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/travel-information/accessibility-onboard-trains/lifts-and-escalators-reports

@SunnyNy You will be docked at dock #2 aka Carlisle Pier, which is located just to the right side of the red X on the map.

Yes, by the time you clear immigration and collect your bags, rush hour will be over.

We had quite a few sea days and the roof was closed during the first few days. The pool area was quite crowded and busy, but we were able to find a table most days. On a Northern Europe cruise the roof will be closed more often, so it is the nicest 'outside' area to relax. You may want to go early.

Star Legend will be docked.

The main reason is that DW is a picky eater and we can pick and mix in Lido. Menus are very similar, but it is so much easier to take a bit of this and a bit of that in Lido.

Pollution caused by cruise ships, I understand.

Have a great cruise everyone! See you in Cobh on 21st!

Presuming you mean the Mariner Early Booking Bonus and not the Have It All Early Booking Bonus then the date of sailing is irrelevant. It depends on when the cruise became available to book. Must be booked within 90 days of new season launch.

Have a great cruise! Don't forget to put on the spf50 if going out at night! 😉

Sorry, forgot to mention the details. We took a tour to Keukenhof gardens and then on to the airport. We were among the first group to disembark as our tour was scheduled to leave at 7.30am however 2 people did not show and there was a delay while it was confirmed that they had been held on board in isolation (no other details!). The disembarkation is mentioned above. Just be aware of the bottleneck at the baggage collection area. There were about 4 different transfers to Amsterdam Schiphol airport, all at different times. Some cruisers used our tour to the gardens and then to Schiphol to get to Amsterdam for an overnight stay. They took the train from the airport into the city centre. There was a line of taxis outside the terminal. If you wish to prebook a car I have used staxi.nl before and they are good.

I had no problem being offered doubles of Remy Martin each evening and could take a double to the room for a night cap!

That is about all that I can think of! If anyone has questions then please ask before the details merge into darkness!