innlady1

Haven't been here in a loooonng while but was on my computer and decided to check in! We were on the Veendam, January 14 to February 4, and with a turn around in Fort Lauderdale and I can't believe we never went out to wave. No excuse...we were on the Lower Promenade in 427 on the stern right by aft door. I guess our table in Early Fixed Dining was more important since we left late each time. Of course, sailaway in January was in the dark at 5 or so!

We disembarked a 21 Collectors Cruise on Veendam on february 4, had fixed Early Dining. I haven’t seen so many tuxes and suits since we started cruising on HAL 13 years ago. At the very least, men had a shirt and tie. We were on the rail so I looked below to Open Seating and saw much the same scenario.

Thanks, Copper! I tried to find it on my I-phone last night and couldn't. Will try now from my desktop. We just disembarked Veendam a week ago today after a 21 day Collectors Cruise. Bought a ring onboard so I'm anxious to see how that adds up!

Thanks Venn Diagram. I very rarely read the stickies so missed this. I’m of the opinion “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” [emoji849] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There’s a shop right at the port. We were already on board before the 2nd segment of our collectors cruise so it was easy. First segment I purchased wine in one of the many shops in near las ramblas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you find this so offensive, why not simply select another stateroom? 220 is a lovely location, we’ve enjoyed it on two occasions, but it’s not the “end all and be all”. As sapper said, “much ado about nothing”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine, not Fred’s, ended up in the drink on our May Bermuda cruise on the Veendam. And we tipped $10 for two bags. Everything inside was wet... even my book. Go figure. Someone from the same cruise posted on here about the same thing. BTW, the father of one of our daughter’s friends was a longshoreman in Boston. They lived in a VERY expensive home here on the South Shore. I’d guessed he was an executive in Boston...until I read his obituary. His widow lives in a very expensive retirement complex...one that we cannot afford! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We haven’t, Carol, but the Majesty is the one who used to do the Boston/Bermuda run I believe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like Columbia Crest Grand Estates as well as Chateau Ste Michelle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LOL [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There you go: “Two Buck Chuck”. That’s the ticket! 🤩 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We were on the Veendam in May- the Bermuda run - and most things were in fine shape. Only issues of any significance were multiple elevators out of order all week. And poor condition of the abortion known as the Retreat. One of the more idiotic ideas HAL has implemented. Even so, We’re booked again on her nex August, Rome to Boston. Itinerary is the most important consideration to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The same thing has happened to me. It is outrageous. [emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To each their own! [emoji5] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk