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  1. Yes on the HAL ships we have been on there is one pickleball court. There is quite a following but everyone has been good about 4 on, 4 off. There were paddles provided but we always bring our own. don’t recall zumba being offered but perhaps someone else has a definitive answer.
  2. We primarily cruise either Celebrity or HAL. We are loyal to both and cruise based on destination. We have status with both and enjoy both cruise lines for what they offer. We spent two weeks on Celebrity in November and three weeks on HAL in January -- the Rotterdam. You will absolutely love the Rotterdam. It is the newest ship and just pristine. Go and enjoy! Both cruise lines offer a wonderful experience albeit a tad different.
  3. We were on Rotterdam for three weeks earlier this year and paddles and balls were provided. We brought our own but, imo, the provided paddles were adequate. The wind was definitely an issue and challenge but us die-hard pickle ball players persevered. There were always people waiting to play and I did not see lessons mentioned in the daily. A gathering time was listed but people showed up and played virtually all day. i know you were specifically asking about Westerdam not Rotterdam. I feel certain the circumstances are consistent among the ships.
  4. Sent hubby’s and mine off as they expire next spring. The countdown begins. Would have been nice to renew online but website said not an option. Now we rely on two government entities to do the job…post office and passport service.
  5. We use the unlimited laundry service for all of our HAL cruises. We find it to be a wonderful benefit of cruising with HAL. Never had an issue with an item being lost, ruined or mishandled. It is especially beneficial for long crises o cruising to an area where humidity and heat are a factor. You are wise to pack lightly and utilize the laundry service.
  6. We have sailed two ships offering the dutch cafe. I agree with earlier posts reporting long lines and slow service. Personally I did not understand all the excitement over the beverages or food. While virtually every staff member we encountered on our cruises was delightful and helpful, I found those working the Dutch Cafe less personable. i certainly would not adjust my sailing so it included the Dutch Cafe. JMO.
  7. with respect to the noise in the Rotterdam main dining room, we ate on deck two aft. A wonderful table for 4. However seated right next to us was a very large table for 12. It was very difficult to carry on a conversation with the volume of noise coming from that table. I realize they were just having a wonderful time and certainly not doing anything wrong. But the sheer number of people talking made it a bit much to overcome.
  8. We booked our HIA cruise as a 21 day segment, one booking number, while others booked a 10 day and/or 11 day. When I tried to book a tour for the second leg while on board I was told I had to wait until it began. The tour showed only two remaining spots left so this was a concern. Makes no sense.
  9. Curious if you watched the game out by the pool as I imagine it was very crowded there. And, by chance, have you been wearing a mask in crowds? the ship seems quite healthy overall as I hear minimal,if any, coughing and sneezing. We are masking in elevators and crowds even though we are vaxed and boosted. No guarantee but hoping it gives us extra protection 🤷‍♀️ glad to hear your symptoms are mild but sorry you are missing great ports…Curacao and Aruba are favorites .
  10. Beautiful glass shower doors on veranda cabins. Handheld shower.
  11. I have been keeping an eye on our statement and today there were two dining room charges. The dirst was for fresh squeezed oj that is part of thr HIA package. Csecond charge was for a $1.18 overage on a Cosmopolitan that I never ordered or received. Tonight was dressy night and the dining room on 2 was in disarray. New hostess, lines wrapped around a corner and down a hallway. Drinks ordered and not received. But food was good, servers were doing their best and we still enjoyed the evening.
  12. She has moved a bit but we still see her on occasion. She is kind, efficient and beautiful. Will let her know of your hello.
  13. We spoke to the hostess. Of course, we do our part and make sure we are there prompt,y. Also if we have specialty dining, we let her know ahead of time so our table will be released.
  14. We have. First night were given a table that was not a good fit for us. Then next night we were more specific and have been assigned same table, same time, same servers each night. So even though we have open sesting on deck 2, we go to the “reservation” line and get seated almost immediately. There is a line for those without reservations and it moves along albeit a bit slower.
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