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  1. I would pick the Constellation's itinerary as it is more interesting to me. There are more port days so I don't need the latest and greatest on the ship as I am going to spend the limited sea days relaxing in a chair watching the sea go by. I haven't been on either of these specific ships, but have been on several others within both classes. The S-class ships like Equinox have more and better specialty dining, the Lawn Club area, plus the Equinox has the Hot Glass Studio. The buffet area is set up in stations which seems to help with traffic flow. The layout of the Persian Garden is much nicer with the heated loungers facing windows looking out over the ocean, instead of in an inside space on the M class. It also has 2 aft-facing bars, so if you like sitting and watching the wake with a drink, the S class might be for you. The M-class like Constellation has fewer passengers. I like that the pool is on the same level as the buffet- makes it easier for me on sea days. I love the martini bar on the M-class- somehow never as crowded as the one on the S-class, even while the S-class one is larger. Constellation is scheduled for drydock in Spring 2024, but is over 20 years old (built 2002). Equinox is also scheduled for drydock in Spring 2024 and was built in 2009, so 7 years newer.
  2. Just an update. I had to submit a photo of my statement since I go through Edward Jones which doesn't have an automated login process. The page of my statement with my CCL stock didn't have my address on it. I did blackout my account number and submitted the photo. Took 2 days to be verified as an eligible stock owner. Now submitting for my specific cruise, but seems straightforward. So no issues with addresses not matching from my perspective. Hope that helps others.
  3. Thank you @crystalspin I'm going to try the Stockperks way and if there's an issue, I'll call my broker about changing my address. I get a monthly statement, so I should have plenty of time before my September cruise to get it figured out.
  4. My brokerage account address is different than my mailing address. Is that going to cause issues? Bought my 100 shares during the pandemic and my upcoming fall cruise will be my first time trying to use the shareholder benefit. Also any ideas of when we will know about if the benefit will be continued for fall 2024 cruises?
  5. There are limited shore excursions for these ports and they are all sold out or not of interest to us. While we might throw our names on the waiting list, wondering if anyone on the boards has done either of these locations on their own, even if not via cruise, and might have some ideas for us. Nothing showing on Viator or ToursbyLocals. Private tours, car rental options, other ideas? Thanks in advance!
  6. Hi Jacqui- Excited to see you are still doing this as it's been a while since I sailed on Holland America. I will be on the Noordam departing September 15, 2024. 14 day Great Alaskan Explorer First time to Alaska and my 50th state to visit.
  7. It depends on where you are coming from. I did it in November a few years ago, and came from Minnesota, so I was enjoying the warmth the minute I landed in San Diego. Others who were coming from California felt that it took til day 3-4 after departure before they started feeling warmer than the California temps. After the time in Hawaii, it only felt warm for the first day or two and after that was starting to feel "cool" to most people.
  8. Just checking back in to confirm that this has to be purchased outside of any specialty dining packages, per my cruise on Silhouette March 28-April 8, 2022. Also, all of the main dishes contain garlic, so if you have a garlic allergy or sensitivity, this won't be a good choice for you.
  9. Just left Silhouette this morning and left you with a wonderful crew and a great ship! So sorry I couldn't stay on board for the transatlantic- both for the experience and a chance to cruise with you! Looking forward to following your adventures!
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