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Japan
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We were cleared around 9 am. Not sure when they started. I thing they came aboard before 7. So. Maybe 2 hours? -
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Good Morning Vietnam! it's 7:45 am local. Still waiting to get cleared we are moored at the blue dot we are here until 11pm -
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On the 2023 World we docked here - In 2017 we were by the fort. I think they are using the 2023 dock more frequently now This video is a couple of years old, but it does a Google "flyover" of the possible docking locations in Oslo. The link @Henk123 provided will show you the location - It lists the docks for many cruise lines, but I noticed the quay information is blank for the HAL ships -
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We have a kit but will only use if we can't find a dentist in our next port. -
Formal nights dress code - does HAL enforce?
The-Inside-Cabin replied to goforyourdreams's topic in Holland America Line
No - only Grand Voyages. -
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The-Inside-Cabin replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
Yes it happened in Adelaide last year... - The price keesp going up! Australia was around $138 - as you noted - Papeete was $18 and the Azores $60...... Beware of the White Rabbit in China!!! Our Australian Dentist in 2023 More HERE -
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The-Inside-Cabin replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
Our final day in Hong Kong was spent visiting a dentist near the Airport. When we were in China, Judy bit into one of these, and it pulled off one of her crowns. White Rabbit Candy Sold HERE White Rabbit stores were all over China. While eating lunch at our Great Wall stop, I searched for Hong Kong dentists open on Sunday. It was a pretty small list, but I found one that also used WhatsApp, and we confirmed our appointment for today at 10 AM. This is another reason why having a cell phone and data plan can be helpful on world cruises. We learned later that other guests had the same problem, and Guest Services arranged a van to go to a Hong Kong dentist on Saturday. We made our arrangements on Sunday as we prefer to eliminate middlemen whenever possible. We left the ship around 8:45 and summoned an Uber to take us the 24 miles to the Bayside Dental Clinic on Lantau Island, near the airport. We also learned that you could take a taxi to the Star Ferry for about 100 HK dollars or $13 - which is cheaper than the shuttle bus if you have two people. Another couple from our China Group also lost a crown, so we traveled together. The Uber fare was $40 USD each way We were here for about two hours. The cost to re-cement the crown was $1250 HKD, or about $160 USD. Back on the ship we enjoyed the Sail Away Here is the MDR decorated for St Patrick's Day- 500 replies
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The-Inside-Cabin replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
A few highlights from yesterday Our first stop - Sister Wah - Great beef brisket and noodles We got there early - avoided massive lines after we left Our guide, Sandy, serving up the noodles Our group at a third stop - Dim Sum and more Stopped by the Temple street night market Not sure I wanted to get involved with this dice game Plenty of great street food stops Took selfie on the Star Ferry back to Kowloon. Great photo bomb!- 500 replies
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We have had two on the world cruise so far. After 30 minutes the lines are gone but 90 pct of you cake choices remain.
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The-Inside-Cabin replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
Arrived Hong Kong. Ship cleared around 9 AM. Took an Uber to Tim Hau station to meet our Secret Food tour. https://www.secretfoodtours.com/hong-kong/ Uber was easy. We got a 6 passenger car. Uber leaves from 1sr floor in terminal. here is a short video of our arrival show- 500 replies
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I talked to Merge. She says Hi and is sorry that she will miss you as she departs before the Seychelles. -
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I'll check. If Seychelles is a segment she may be getting off there. -
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