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Any idea why there would have been an LRAD on a TransAtlantic?
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If Avalon has given you a later transfer time to the airport then the ship will be available to you until then. Here was our embarkation (disembarkation for those leaving the ship) lunch menu. If you can read the fine print, ādā marks the items which have gluten in them. You will see those symbols for each dish so you can make informed choices.
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The observant will notice the sign. The others wonāt notice or wonāt care.
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No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
There hasnāt been a Marinerās lunch on any of the cruises I have been on since the restart. I did receive a medallion (well, it was left on my sisterās bed back in 2022) but there was no ceremony then, either. Hopefully I will get to experience one in the future. If I live that long. -
No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
@Blackduck59, yes, I guess I did miss your point! I canāt say I have noticed that anyone is quoting mariner status to be lofty. Well, with the exception of one poster, but I stopped reading those. I think, where warranted, quoting status can be helpful to clarify a point. I do see what you are saying with regard to embarkation day lunch, though. Editing to add: I wasnāt even aware the MDR was open on embarkation day until I happened to read it on CC a year or so ago. Thatās why I think itās more to do with HAL not letting on than it has to do with tier status. -
No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
I do get that that brand loyalty, to the exclusion of some, might cause offense, even if itās not something you will make use of. What I donāt get is that it drops into the ānot offensiveā category when itās something you desire (free laundry). I participate in a number of rewards programs. Some I make use of more than others. I donāt begrudge someone who enjoys the benefits that I donāt, as they have spent more than I to get there. If I want it, I can do the same. Itās just not that important to me to be in a state of envy against those who have what I canāt. Would I like it? Sure. Do I need it? No. I am just happy to be on a cruise. -
No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
I actually like the idea of making the MDR exclusive to whichever Mariner tier the ship feels they can accommodate on the day of embarkation. It would be a nice way to say āthank you for your loyaltyā with little-to-no impact on cost or staff. I still think HAL offers value and quality at a great price-point. It will be a sad day if they depreciate themselves into an inferior product. I donāt think that is their intent, though. All businesses must look at ways to cut costs to maintain quality. Some changes work, while others donāt. The only way to know for sure is to test the waters. -
Sail Standby for $49 a day- new program
*Miss G* replied to BermudaBound2014's topic in Holland America Line
I saw my sailing on the standby list. Itās currently sold out for all categories except the Insides. Itās $27 cheaper to book an Inside than to go through the torture of wondering whether youāll make the sailing or not. I suppose you could roll the dice and wait to see whether someone in a better category room will cancel last-minute. But if youāve already accepted that youāll get an Inside, then itās a no-brainer. -
And maybe a pink flamingo. š¦©
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I like their little hats!
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2024 Grand World Voyage with The Inside Cabin
*Miss G* replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
Ooooh, shiny! How can you not have a smile on your face when thereās a guy in glitter by your side? I love this!! -
Rotterdam Dining reservation question..
*Miss G* replied to macaroni's topic in Holland America Line
Third try lucky? -
No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
I have to agree about the coffee. It has become so difficult to get the good coffee (hours, crowds) that I very rarely buy it now. I even gave the Lido coffee another try! Itās way better than it used to be. -
My experience was the exact opposite. I needed four credits to move to 4* and called the Mariner Society to check on the process. They told me I would move to 4* during the voyage but I would not receive any benefits until the next voyage. I paid for laundry. š
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Yes, that is correct.
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Yes, I have been able to have my CO purchase applied to the offer a couple of times.
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Navigator Chat iPhone Notifications
*Miss G* replied to The-Inside-Cabin's topic in Holland America Line
Found my screenshots! Also my notes on notifications. These observations are from 2022 and I never made note of them in 2023. Will remember to make note of them next month. Navigator App The Navigator app now notifies you if there is a chat message, a new charge has been applied to your account, or itās time for dinner or an excursion. It is not perfect, by any means, but itās a good start. Itās not specific in its notifications, as yet, so you have to figure that one out for yourself. For example, if thereās a new chat message you will be able to see it in your inbox on the top right-hand side of the screen. But if itās for something else you will have to use intuition, like noticing an additional charge on your statement. I appreciate progress, even if itās slow. These are the two types of notifications I can see on the iPad (and iPhone). The first pic is from the Notification Center on Lock Screen and the second is on the Navigator icon in the Dock with an unlocked screen. And then here, of course, is the notification within Navigator itself: -
Weird. I get them on mine. I think I have some screenshots somewhere. Iāll take a look.
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Welcome back, @Scrapnana! Itās so lovely to see you. š„° @The-Inside-Cabin, I get notifications on my iPhone and iPad. Do you use an android? Editing to add: Notifications need to be turned on in settings. These are mine:
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No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
Depends which ship youāre on. If itās Pinnacle-class you also have the Grand Dutch Cafe, Dive-In, and New York Deli & Pizza. -
Iāve been doing a lot of research and it seems that Brest was razed to the ground by the allies, during WW2, to capture it from the Germans. Sadly, that means that almost everything of architectural significance is gone. There is a city tour bus but it doesnāt look appealing (to me). The map can be found HERE. The cruise port appears to be in an industrial area. I may opt to take the shuttle into town if the weather is nice.
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No more embarkation day lunch in the MDR fleetwide!
*Miss G* replied to Real NHDOC's topic in Holland America Line
Kind of hard to be well-attended when your entire staff sends you to the Lido Market.- 166 replies
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I re-read my response and I donāt want you to think I was telling you off. My comment was a poke at your TA who couldnāt be bothered to look things up and then doubled-down by making stuff up! Just admit you donāt know! One of my pet peeves. Sorry. š
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You are welcome. It was pretty easily googled with the words āPinnacle Grill Holland Americaā. Iād be looking for a new TA.