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Just got back from a 5 day Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean princess. Having done 10 cruises on HAL and 3 on Princess, we decided to try Princess again. The food was excellent. Main dining room, Sabatini's, and Crown Grille, were all outstanding. Food on HAL has always been good, but this cruise, princess outdid themselves. Thoughts.

We achieved 3 star Mariner Status after 10 cruises with HAL. The only thing we ever use out of about 15 items would be 25% off specialty dining and wine packages. Hardly worth taking 10 cruises. Will be taking a 5th on Princess, and they give you 150 minutes of internet after just 6 cruises. I think cruising to get Mariner status is a waste. Thoughts.

We had a European cruise for 13 days last year. I booked 1 year out. After the final payment, the price dropped substantially. I called my TA, and we went from a verandah to a signature suite for $150 per person. Then, two days before the cruise HAL upgraded us to a Neptune suite. Best cruise ever. Nothing ventured , nothing gained. However, I have been on cruises where they did nothing.

I have travelled on Holland many times, and wifi should be available on all ships, but its expensive and slow. Have done two trans atlantics, and it almost not worth the money as most of the time there is no signal. With that being said, I get the smallest package, download email and read it offline. Make sure you down load the emails you want to read so you can read them offline. Sometimes you can get it in the room, but its best if you go to the explorations café for the strongest signal. Remember, time is money!

We booked a 13 day European cruise in a verandah cabin. Prices dropped after final payment. What a surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called my travel agent and got a signature suite for $150 per person upgrade. Well worth the money.

I have booked a 28 day cruise next May 20th on the Prinsendam. Cabin reserved is #202. From what I understand, these were added during her drydock period. The deck plan states these cabins have no walk in closet. Just wanted to see if anyone has ever stayed in one of these cabins, and how much different they are in relationship to the rest of the Vista Suites. First time on the Prinsendam. Don't know what to expect.

Have booked an 11 day Istanbul to Athens cruise on Holland America for May 2013. Included is several ports in Turkey and Greece, with a 2 day stop in Egypt. Will spend two weeks in Santorini, Crete, and Corfu prior to the actual cruise. Can't wait. Richard