Skvalloney

We went standby Feb 16-25th on the Rotterdam. I was notified Tuesday afternoon for the Friday sailing from Fort Lauderdale. We were offered a paid upgrade for oceanview and veranda but we stayed with the inside cabin. Hubby slept like a baby for the first time. I guess the total darkness really helped. We had no complaints. Had a great time.

Inside as of now. That was the understanding when booking. Have heard some folks were upgraded. Not holding my breath. Judt glad to go.☺️

I was thrilled because I had read others have had less notification.

We got word yesterday (Tuesday) that our standby on Rotterdam for Feb 16-25 is a GO. Confirmed by email from HAL.

Did you call them to find that out or did you get an email?

I am waiting with bated breath to know if you get on. Debacle is a good term for it.

I fear this is going to be me in 3 weeks. This is just wrong! “Approximately 7 days” is not the same as 14 hours. My drive is 4 hours so not as bad as you however to cancel my parking incurs penalty charges. By the time you embark(hopefully) you’ll be exhausted.

Page #2 of my HAL confirmation states …”guest will only be cleared for standby to cruise when/if the guest receives official confirmation from HAL approximately 7 days before cruise’s departure.” So, I don’t know where they get off notifying people hours before. My cruise is showing sold out on the HAL web site. Upon calling I was told we are still “waitlisted”. Guess they want you to have car gassed up, bags packed in car, all ready to go!

Did you get on your standby cruise???