horseymike

Thank You Ruth. I enjoy reading the cc boards , many people offer a lot of good information and advice , but you are the Star of the Show !
All the Best Ruth . 👍🍀

Hi Everyone 

The dry cleaning package in the Gifts and Gear section of the cruise planner description says up to 12 items of dry cleaning are are included.

My question is can you turn in the items to be dry cleaned as you go individually or do you have to turn in the items all at the same time ?

21 hours ago, RuthC said:

There are three different plans to get your laundry done on HAL, and they are available at the same rate every day. 

First, you can pay by the piece. This is very expensive, and I have never heard or read of anyone doing it this way. 

Second, you can send out a full bag at a set price, whenever you want. The price has increased from the $20 it used to be, to either $25 or $30 (I don't remember the new price). 
The bags are cloth, so they won't tear when you roll and stuff a lot into them. You really can get a BIG load of laundry into those bags. 

The third plan is unlimited. You can send out as many bags, on as many days, as you wish. Since it is unlimited, those bags don't need to be filled. This is something to consider when you are sailing in a hot climate, like Hawaii. You can come in from the day, get out of your sweaty clothes, toss them in the bag, and leave it on the bed to be taken when your room is tidied. Just shower and dress for dinner, and don't give your clothes a second thought. 
That plan used to be $7 times the number of days in your cruise, but also went up. I believe it is now $9/day. The days you are aboard do count in the price, but you can't send laundry the last couple of days; they need time to get it washed, and back to you so you can pack. 

Clothes come back either on hangers (nice during the cruise), or folded (very nice right before you pack), within two days. (A little secret: the less you send in a bag, the sooner it tends to come back.) 
Clothes that are normally pressed, come back pressed; others are folded and returned in a basket. 

Ruth C always has the accurate information, she is the best . 👍

My wife uses a tempurpedic mattress topper that we bring with us on all of our cruises ?
Needless to say , even rolled up and packed it is quite a large duffel type bag we use to bring it.

Has anyone had any success with a mattress topper provided by the cruise line ?

I believe on the back deck there is a bucket with a long rope on it for those wishing to wash their clothes in cold water. 🤣

10 minutes ago, upwarduk said:

Not everyone lives in USA.🙈

McDonald s are world wide. UK included. Cheers

On 11/4/2023 at 5:14 PM, horseymike said:

 

8 minutes ago, upwarduk said:

Not everyone lives in USA.🙈

Agreed. But you have McDonalds world wide. UK included.🍔

1 hour ago, zitsky said:

Well I only swim the backstroke so I can’t tell if someone is in my way.  😂

You will be able to tell if you hit an iceberg 🤣

49 minutes ago, upwarduk said:

Which port?
I think the question is once on board the ship.

I was just making a joke.

Here in the USA, the Golden Arches is the insignia for McDonald’s 

Call me a dinosaur , but I much prefer bingo to the deal or no deal game.

4 hours ago, keesar said:

It is usually disgusting watching some cruisers having their last meal at lunch on embarkation day in the OVC.    People taking food with hands,  dropping food and picking it up and putting it back, etc.  We go to the Spa Cafe and have a relaxing lunch.

For some folks , it does resemble the Last Supper. 🤣

29 minutes ago, SRch said:

Thanks everyone. Yes we are Canadian but will try to get cell coverage for US. Normally I wouldn’t worry but this summer my sister in law who refuses to uses a computer was put on standby because she didn’t do online check in and waited until she got to airport. So just want to be proactive. It has been so long since we travelled that I am out of practice and stressing out more than normal.

I think guest services or the person working in the ilounge computer center will be able to help you check in and print your boarding passes.

Hope you have a great flight and a wonderful cruise 🚢.

56 minutes ago, deanman02 said:

 

😮

Only kidding . Hope you have a great cruise 🛳️

I’m sorry to give you bad news , the the parking at the port is your best option.

Hope you have a great cruise 🚢.

shell game.

The Golden Arches on your way to the port. 🤣

On 11/7/2023 at 4:34 PM, Great 2 B at Sea said:

I was wondering if all the pastry is free at Cafe Al Bacio on Celebrity Cruise ships?  Also, does the Classic Beverage Package enable you to get all of their specialty coffees, lattes, teas, expressos, etc. that are listed on their menu, for free?  Thanks in advance!

The baked goods at Al Bacio are included in your cruise fare. At least for now.

When the “ specialty dining “ was in its early stages, the added fee was supposedly to pay the staff in the specialty restaurants for the “ added “ service . Now he we are paying $$$$$ for specialty restaurants + 20 % gratuity. 

2 hours ago, Northern Aurora said:

I am posting from the Edge and am happy to report that both chocolate and vanilla macaroons have been available (not at the same time).  Not a fan of the lemon tarts but they seem to be available.

Please save your share of the lemon tarts for me.😁

Sounds like you were upgraded. Hope you have a great cruise 🚢 

18 hours ago, oakridger said:

 

The Club Orange dinner menu is the same as the MDR menu plus one more entree choice.  

 

~Nancy

Orange chicken. 

On 11/6/2023 at 2:50 PM, a.madruga said:

which ships have club orange?

The orange ones . 🤣

Only kidding. They all do.

Can anyone share their recent pick up experience by a car service when disembarking at Port Everglades ?
 

Trying to weigh the option of drop off / pick up for a cruise as opposed to parking on site. I know the drop off is pretty easy, I am concerned about the pick up experience, congestion , driver finding us etc…..

Bigger prices.

9 hours ago, paperposter said:

my flight gets in at 12,30 .its a short local flight into san diego i know san diego well

 

 

do u think any problem making the boat ..i figure ill be there by 1 to 1.30 .if deseprate i can by there by  by 1 pm 

That schedule would be waaaayyyyyyy to close for me. I would figure out something else allowing a larger cushion of time , just in case.

Hope you have a great cruise .