KBC

Great website. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. It is now set as a favourite at the top of my screen.

Having stayed in 2 of the PS on the Rotterdam, I would offer the same advice as Sue1898 above. Whilst the bed comprises of 2 singles, I can't see how they would separate because of the fittings. :)

Thank you for taking the time to post this information

Watched Santa board the Zaandam yesterday afternoon!!! He was on the last tender from Castro, Isla Chiloé, Chile. He had several elves with him but the reindeer stayed on the island for a rest. Apparently they had, had a very long day and were facing another long journey back to the North Pole.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this information.

Thank you for taking the time to provide this information. Being on the countdown to our cruise next month, it is all part of the anticipation to read these reports. :)

I can't shed light on November '99 specifically but these were our Rotterdam cruises around that time which might help with the 'patterns' :-

Oct 29, 2002 ms Rotterdam Panama Canal Amazon River 12 nights

Dec 10, 2000 ms Rotterdam Caribbean Bermuda 11 nights

Apr 28, 1999 ms Rotterdam Europe Transatlantic 9 nights

Dec 03, 1998 ms Rotterdam Europe Transatlantic 10 nights

EUBY

On the Volendam (maybe last year or 2012), I remember a designated point being set up for donated items prior to arriving at Fanning Island. Many people brought school related materials for the children as well as clothing. I recall seeing little ones on the island clutching pencils, exercise books and tubes of toothpaste with great pride.

I knew about it in advance of the cruise through the roll call.

I did not realize that people in other countries had different "HAL web sites" but I suppose it makes sense.

 

Here is the window that comes up when I click the brochure on the U.S. site -- it might be worth trying to see if it leads you to the brochure: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/hal/cruiseatlas1516/

 

If you get the page open, among the icons along the top is one that looks like an arrow pointing downward into an in box. If you click that, you can download the interactive, or go to the bottom of the page and click on the line that says "click here to download the .pdf version ... " The .pdf file is 55MB.

 

Dave

Thank you very much for the link - very thoughtful of you.

Warm and Happy Greeting from across the pond!!:)

My understanding from HAL is that the schedules for Christmas 2015 will be released in early August.

We booked PK Travel to collect my husband and I at the cruise terminal, provide a private 2 hour tour of Athens and deliver us to the airport.

I can only say that we were absolutely delighted with the service provided and amazed at the amount we saw in a relatively short time. Our driver, Dimitris tailored everything to our needs and preferences. He was already there to meet us when we disembarked our ship and the Mercedes van was first class, plenty of space for all our luggage and extremely comfortable. He was an excellent driver and exceptionally knowledgeable of the area, filling us with amazing facts both modern day and historical. On top of this he had the most charming personality which was both engaging and friendly. A really lovely chap.

We would certainly use their services again without hesitation and heartily recommend them.

I assume the hotels are the best places for a nice afternoon tea. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Katie :)