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@vplsh, that is great. You are so right. I had no idea just how expensive Amsterdam is and since we are getting a bit older, we want to fly business class. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us, and we are so looking forward to it. And since you will be there before us, I hope to hear some comments and see some photos. Best wishes, and happy holidays!

@vplsh, thanks to the wonderful posts from @kazuJacquie, we, too, booked our room at Banks Mansion for our September 2024 cruise. When the website first opened their reservations for our dates, we had the choice of flexible pay later or pay now-non refundable. We definitely chose the flexible pay later option. We splurged and got a guest suite with canal view. A couple weeks later, our friends decided to join us and the flexible option was not available on the website. I, too, phoned Banks, and was able to negotiate the flexible rate for them. And after an exhaustive search for weeks, Joan is absolutely right that other hotels' flexible rates for that area are not much different plus Banks is all-inclusive. Only 275 more days till we arrive....

Jacqui, I'm hoping by now you are onboard. Bon voyage, thank you for sharing. I've so enjoyed your posts. And, I'm thrilled to say Banks Mansion is booked for our pre-cruise visit next September!

Ohhhhh, please do share the food porn from Tamarind and Pinnacle. So enjoying your posts and pics! Only 363 more days to go for our cruise!! We live in a very rural area and cook mostly every day. We are so looking forward to our meals (and everything else) on the Rotterdam.

@VMax1700 We, too, will also be on this itinerary and the TA that follows in September 2024 from Rotterdam. Thank you so much for posting. I've already made several additions to my notes and you're only on Day 2. It's so fun to follow your journey and see the dailies, menus, photos, etc!💖

I LOVE the idea about the power cords, thanks for the info. My husband uses an Air Sense 11 and I use an Air Sense 10. These longer power cords just make sense. I have always contacted the Special Needs Department to request distilled water and extension cords for our CPAP's, but they say they will provide cords "if" they have any available. I just looked at each of our machines and the current power cords each say 125V and 7 amps. I don't know if it makes a difference, but these 15' cords say they are 125V and 7 amps. Other lengths and brands have different amps. I want to order exactly what my machine says. I'm electronically challenged and I don't know if it would make a difference, but want to be safe. Happy cruising!!

We paid $35.94 including tax for a 12 liter water package purchased in May 2022 for our September 6th cruise on the Joy departing Manhattan.

We are on the Joy in 12812 in September, and the bed is near the closet. Pretty sure your cabin is the same, bed near the closet. Enjoy your cruise!!