KathyJud

Lizziebargain - you got one! What a great deal. I, too, am anxious to see how you like Azamara. Keep us posted. BTW, I don't understand your DH's comment about about the free laundry costing "thousands of dollars"?

I am a four star Mariner and I prefer Azamara over HAL. HAL is constantly raising prices onboard drinks, wine packages, lattes and you name it. The Prinsendam is the only ship with HAL that compares to Azamara’s three ships in size. You will love your cruise.

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Check out a site called SquareMouth to see many different companies that offer travel insurance

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Thank you for the good wishes for our New Years cruise. I wish there was more than four cabins on this Cruise Critic forum for this cruise

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Rotterdam -Dec31 New Years Cruise

Are there any independent tours planned? My roommate and are interested. Or a Meet and Greet

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I am using it for an upcoming cruise. First time using it. Usually have used Travel Guard but it was not a Squaremouth company. Squaremouth was less expensive for the same coverage for over 70. I have never had to use my travel insurance so I hope that record continues.

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We are taking the 11 day Zuiderdam cruise next month. We have been on several cruises and my wife hates to be out of touch with the family. So to keep from the high cell phone charges at sea, she would set a schedule and at ports just talk a minute. She has ATT for her cell phone. Is there some sort of package she can get to keep the charges down and still talk more. I see where some people on cruises send pictures to this posting. Does that cost a lot ?

Supposedly Holland America has some discount plan now for ATnT but I have Verizon. I paid $10 a Day for use off the ship with a plan with Verizon. Basically I only used my phone for free wireless sites I found off the ship to send and receive emails and photos on FB. I kept my phone on airplane mode to do this so Verizon did not charge me. I did not make any calls. Go to Holland America’s website to find the cell phone use rules. Ask your carrier what to do when traveling abroad.

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Yes

Prinsendam 14 day September 7-21 Northern Europe

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I agree with Donald

 

 

 

Here's a list of variations to consider

 

 

 

$10K max medical coverage vs. $250K

 

pre-existing medical coverage vs. none

 

Primary payer vs. secondary payer

 

job related coverage vs. none

 

Cancel for any reason vs. none

 

4 hour trip delay vs. 24 hour trip delay

 

family member emergency vs. only travel partners

 

24 years old vs.84 year old

 

your net worth is -$150K vs your net worth is $1.5M (level of risk)

 

are you flying or driving to the port

 

 

 

all these question help determine your level of risk and can decide which policy is best for YOU. Not for me, Donald, or your next door neighbor.

 

 

 

Also note that travel insurance is "reimbursement" only. In other words you pay up front for emergency flights, or medical care with cash or credit card, then, when you get home you submit a claim for reimbursement.

Thank you. I should have made this post more clear. I have always used Travel Guard. I just wanted some recommendations of other companies for comparison.

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Recommendation for best to get

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