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  1. Yes, this is done on every cruise and is a lot of fun. On the Volendam this past June the party was held in the Crow's Nest with dancing and eating little Dutch goodies. Very festive! I wore orange flowered earrings, orange flowered shoe clips and an orange top. happytotravel
  2. Just an update: My PCC called back around 7 EST and helped me save $329.00 on my cruise. I'm very happy! happytotravel
  3. Thanks for answering. Yes, I realize the time difference as I am in Quebec so I phoned at 11:15 AM here. I do plan to give her today to answer and if she doesn't I will phone and speak to someone else. happytotravel
  4. Hello All, I have a new PCC apparently my old one no longer has that job. My new PPC did telephone to introduce herself as well as emails on how to get in touch with her. My booked cruise of June 2025 has now gone down in price and I would like to get an adjustment. I phoned on Friday and left a message. She doesn't work on weekends so I waited until this morning (Monday) to phone again. I left another message. If she doesn't call me back today I will phone and speak to someone else at HAL. It doesn't matter to me as longer as I get a result. My question is: Am I giving her enough time to respond? I think so. Thanks, happytotravel
  5. Hi, I did my first HAL cruise on the Volendam this past June and have another booked for June 2025. I was in an inside cabin,1842, which was a sideways cabin and loved it. I also chose a sideways on deck 3 this time for next year. I don't know if they are really larger than other insides but you have the feeling they are. At any rate enjoy your time on the Volendam. For me the ship is a wonderful size with a fantastic crew. Looking forward to next year! happytotravel
  6. Hello, Just wondering if the tiles are different each year or on different ships. Thank you, I got my first one in June and love it. happytotravel
  7. Many years ago while at dinner on NCL my husband mentioned that we were celebrating our dog's birthday that day. The maitre'd brought out a cake and she and the waiters sang happy birthday to our Teddy Bear. It was very sweet of them. happytotravel
  8. Hopefully, we will have a Dutch cafe. I'm sailing next June and will be on deck 3 so nice to hear they will be working on the cabins there. I was on the Volendam this past June and loved her. She is just the right size for me. I'm not interested in the larger ships that are being built these days. Too much like an amusement park in my opinion. But, to each is own. I just wonder where some of these ships will dock as some ports are fighting against thousands of people descending on them. Enjoy life and enjoy planning your next cruise! happytotravel
  9. I love the sideway cabins. It's worth spending a bit more to be able to choose my cabin to get one. Happytotravel
  10. Had it on the Volendam this past June in the Lido. I love all the Dutch items available! Happytotravel
  11. Thank you Terrydtx for your quick response. I would not want to lose all the extras that came with this booking. happytotravel
  12. Hello All, Is there a way to see a breakdown of the cruise price that I have paid? This would include the cruise price (I'm okay with combining the port charges) but what about the price of my HIA, choosing my own cabin and location? As far as I can tell this is only possible when doing the actual booking of which, of course, I didn't do. Next Question: When checking for a price drop should I just be concerned with the cabin fare? I do know to be aware of any promo changes. I would not want to lose any of them as I booked under Early booking. Thanks, happytotravel
  13. So glad to read such a positive review of the Volendam. I was on a b2b in June from Montreal and I did find my cruise on her excellent. I liked that she is a smaller ship. All but one of my cruises over the years has been with NCL and their ships are now getting too big with too many things on them that don't interest me. I especially enjoyed the Dutch touches, the Orange Party and when they served Dutch food. The fresh flowers throughout were so nice to see and kept beautiful. I too have booked another cruise on her for next June. It's a repositioning, Fort Lauderdale to Montreal, and am looking forward to another excellent trip. Take care all, happytotravel
  14. Hi, Also be aware that water from the minibar is not included. You can get your bottled water at any bar and it's included. Take care, happytotravel
  15. I was on the Volendam in June and got plastic bottles from the bar.
  16. If you have the HIA the water from the bar is free but counts toward your 15 drink limit like any other drink would count toward it. If you don't have HIA or the drink package I would bring my own recyclable bottle onboard. I do that anyway. Take care.
  17. Just a note: The drinks in your room are not part of HIA including the 2 large bottles of water. The water was my mistake and got charged $7 each for using them. For your water just go to any bar and it's included in the HIA. Happytotravel
  18. My gratuities are included with the HIA so I will go to shorex. Thanks.
  19. They are small bottles. You can ask for several. Happytotravel
  20. Just a note: The drinks in your room are not part of HIA including the 2 large bottles of water. The water was my mistake and got charged $7 each for using them. For your water just go to any bar and it's included in the HIA. Happytotravel
  21. Hi, I just prebooked my excursions using my HIA credits with a leftover charged to my CC the same as is stated by Hogladyrider. I have $100 OBC. When I get on board can I ask them to credit my CC with the amount charged to my CC and take that amount from my OBC? It is not a big amount but if OBC can be used the better. Thanks, happytotravel
  22. Thanks all, I've checked on Uber's website and their fee is approx $15 to $18 and I can even book 90 days in advance so I think I'll go with them. Enjoy planning your next trips, happytotravel
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