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Oosterdam is scheduled for dry dock 5 April 2025 - 19 April 2025 as per your list at the top of the post PLANNED DRY DOCKS Noordam 24 November 2024 – 08 December 2024 (Singapore)? Oosterdam 05 April 2025 – 19 April 2025 Volendam 19 October 2024 – 09 November 2024 Zaandam 18 January 2025 – 08 February 2025

That's an interesting point about using gift cards onboard that I hadn't thought about.

Wow, that seems expensive for a 14 day, OV, with no inclusions. Our 22 day, South America w/Antarctica (2025) is that price, all in. It is for a veranda cabin and includes gratuities, WiFi, drinks and 3 specialty dinners. We also were able to choose our cabin. What itinerary is this?

But 10 days for a confirmation isn't really a drop everything situation or an unreasonable expectation.

I did not try them. I wasn't in a hurry so I waited for freshly made.

That was available on NS during our cruise in May.

We loved the BbKing bands on our last few cruises! Unfortunately, on the Oosterdam, only Rolling Stone is offered. I'll hope for the best.

And if you actually like production shows. I don't but will be happy to hang out and listen to the band in Rolling Stone. Something for everyone!

Are you sure they are paying less? From what I've seen with other groups, participants pay higher fares to be a part of the group. It may be different though for a sales driven situation?

I hope you both have a wonderful time!

Thanks @Mercruiser, for the information! I didn't realize how close that airport was to the port.I was expecting it to be further from the city. I did see your currency thread and appreciate that information also. Our ship will be in port for the final 2 days of our cruise. We will leave the ship on the first day and not return to the ship. We've contact HAL about this. I do know there has been a change in the process for embarkation and disembarkation due to storm damage at the port. I think I will plan for an afternoon flight just to give us enough cushion to plan for unforeseen issues.

Unless it is that the hotels etc are just not available yet and they are putting people on the wait list for when they are ready for bookings?

I would contact your TA or HAL and ask them the best way to accomplish this. Especially if there is one of the cabins that you would really prefer to keep due to location. Good luck and I hope you and your MIL are able to cruise another time!

Can someone who has recently done the trip, with the current port set up, tell me how long it took to get from your ship to AEP for a flight to Iguazu Falls. Trying to figure out what flight time is reasonable. Thank you!

If you look at the thread by user WCB, who are on the world cruise right now, you will get some insights. Many of their posts contain some mention of the Presidents Club.