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I consider myself fairly techie and I struggled with the StockPerks app and decided to try the old fashion way with the CCL email address as used before. I immediately got an automated reply saying to use the SP app. I deleted and refreshed the app, since I had previously downloaded when first announced, just incase it had been updated to make it easier...and it seemed to have been because this time it was much easier to use. Within minutes I received an email receipt of my request and yesterday, 3 days after applying, I received confirmation that $250 had been deposited in my account. I was also surprised to find it in my account in the Navigator app as I had never seen it listed there before and my booking is 4 months away. There is hope!
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Black Friday sales do not include shore excursions.Best to pre-book if there is an excursion you want. July 25 is pretty far off, so keep an eye out for newly added excursions as time goes by. Excursions are easily cancelled if you see something else being offered later.
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Any classical music on Holland America Rotterdam?
pmjnh replied to cdales's topic in Holland America Line
@Petronillus They played in the Explorers cafe at 3PM, 4 PM and 7 PM just under the name of "Classical Trio". Most 7 PM performances were standing room only . That spoke volumes to HAL, hopefully. -
Dining questions for recent Noordam cruisers
pmjnh replied to luv2travel06's topic in Holland America Line
We were just on the Noordam for the 39 day. Early fixed dining was 5:30 but listed in the navigator as 5:00. We were told we can arrive as early as 5 if we wished. It was obvious that as you wish diners were placed in the upper DR often. -
Any classical music on Holland America Rotterdam?
pmjnh replied to cdales's topic in Holland America Line
We just disembarked the Noordam and had a wonderful classical trio . Piano, violin and cello. It was nice to see this again -
@kazu Now the I have read this entire thread, that was a fun read..glad you had a great cruise..just a few things come to mind.. I totally agree with you on the escargot situation. On our last few cruises we experienced the same poor quality in taste and they have shrunk in size. I always was excited to order them before but sadly no longer. The cheese board with no crackers. I have ordered that once.....duh, and why dont they have that as an appetizer rather than a dessert? We had dinner in the PG just last week (Noordam). The tenderloin /lobster dumplings were great, service great , but DH's scallops were stringy and chewy. I had a great haircut in the spa on the Noordam recently and surprisingly they didn't try to sell me anything. They even put a conditioner on that has sunscreen (we were at the equator) Mike Robinson....the funniest!!..we even went back and watched his second show when we saw him on a previous cruise. Glad you enjoyed Boston, my home town. I learned to drive there but no comparison to the driving in the Washington DC area. Joan
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Do I dare to ask for Country Music options on HAL?
pmjnh replied to jeh10641's topic in Holland America Line
We disembarked the Noordam last week. Billboard had 2 fabulous singers, Gabe and Meaghan..best we have heard in years. They had several country sets and then there is always the all request shows. They often would do country just thrown in every so often. DH has set a new country station on Pandora for the car. -
Live Review Koningsdam Feb 17-March 23, 2024. Hawaii/Tahiti
pmjnh replied to BermudaBound2014's topic in Holland America Line
Still loving this trip report...minus the Noro...glad it is improving. now....about this lobster and escargot in the Lido...i am hoping this is a Pacific Ocean thing...albeit the lobster is most likely unlike our Maine lobster.....because we will be on the Noordam Pacific crossing next week and would love to see a similar menu in the Lido! Thanks for sharing! -
Hmmm..we will be in a similar situation. Next week we board for a 39 day collector. We are 49 points away from 4* . we have pre-purchased possibly enough for the 10 credit buffer...and excursions can be cancelled( which happened 3 times in the Med last fall...which caused this debacle ....but we have a plan just in case...for last minute 7day sailing for this summer because I don't know if we will make it and I am determined to be 4* for our next booking on the Rotterdam . (ps I am grateful to have this dilemma)
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Yes, this thought did cross my mind. Like hairdressers in some salons
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I was hoping our former agent would reach out but has not, which makes we wonder. I ope she is okay.
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We actually have been assigned someone but the responsiveness cant compare. Big shoes to fill.
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pmjnh started following Tips to find a good TA?
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I am so disappointed. Our trusted, wise travel advisor has disappeared from the agency that we utilize (specializing in cruises). she was the best of the best. Who knows why., could be personal, could be medical issues. In any case, how do you find a good TA ? We are considering booking direct with HAL moving forward but just want the personal touch ...