CruiserKris34

So, we like using the stairs to get up to the outdoor pool & buffet (Deck 9), but I don't want to be right under them for noise (Deck 8), so I'm looking at Deck 7 inside. There is "Neptune Lounge" near the cabins, like 7079 (no cabins around it) & the other group 7078+. Is this a noisy area? Thanks, Kris

I'm new to HAL. I did a sample booking for January & can clearly see the price of the cruise, but it looked like I needed a booking # to see how much airfare is. Can I know BEFORE I book? Also, the "Have it all" does not seem to include tips.....is that true & anything else excluded? Thanks! Kris

I have been on Royal & Celebrity and now considering HAL. I looked at the pictures for the outdoor pool on the Nieuw Statendam & it does not look like many. We spend our days around the pool, hopefully in the sun. Also, any other differences on HAL that I might want to consider? Is the food comparable to Royal & Celebrity? Thanks, Kris

So, another question.....I took my first Celebrity cruise 6 months ago and loved it! I know Royal owns Celebrity (or whatever the connection is). Will I get any Celebrity offers & how would I see that? Thanks!

I have some on-line offers from Casino Royale. If it is a free 7 night cruise, I'm guessing that I have to pay taxes & fees? If I submit the form, does that commit me? Do I get to pick the cabin? Any other advice? Thanks! Kris

So, in the Apex casino, do you put your seapass in the machine to get the credit for gambling? I read that some Royal ships have something like you "wave" it. I know lots of people accidentally leave the cards in the machines. I do have one of the cords so I don't LOL. Also, I would hope that the machines take cash? Seems like I read something that the Celebrity ships were cashless, but I wouldn't think the casino could be. Thanks, Kris

Finally decided to book a 2/26 cruise & jump thru the Covid hoops! So, trying to talk my husband into choosing Apex over Reflection. It is $788 more for the 2 of us (inside cabin). He is all for the lower cost, but I want the newer ship 🙂 The itinerary doesn't really matter to us....were from cold Indiana, so just want warm weather! I told him there are FOUR complimentary dining rooms on Apex LOL. He likes food haha. Opinions? Thanks, Kris

I tried searching, but not much luck....thinking about flying in the night before the cruise. Are there any hotels in walking distance or shuttle ride to the port? Thanks! Kris