Little Feet

I have been on 26 cruises, never been bitten or seen a bed bug.......but I am getting alarmed and concerned. Prevalence is increasing, due to not using DDT (and I agree with the banning of such an insecticide). It is perfectly reasonable to inquire about the current bed bug situation on cruise ships (my 27th cruiseis rapidly approaching). I would appreciate an honest and serious answer to the original post.

Respectfully,

Little Feet

I know it is a small balcony...I've had a Cat. 11 before, but it was in the middle of the row....not at either end. Choice is a a small balcony or NO balcony....the Cat. 12 are all sold out.

Please help me decide....is the location nicer on V3 or V30? V3 is near the stairwell....just one balcony "in" from the front. V30 is just berfore the life boats. I am leaning toward V3...for the better view. PLEASE HELP US...WE HAVE TO DECIDE ASAP! Thanks..........any other advice would be great too!

For most ships, it looks like HAL tells you whether they have completed the Signature of Excellence Initiative if you select the ship from this site:

 

http://www.hollandamerica.com/fleet/fleet.do

 

For example:

The ms Volendam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Fall 2005.

 

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For any of you who will be sailing Dec. 13-14, there will be a Geminid meteor shower - lots of shooting stars! There won't be much of a moon, so viewing should be good if skies are clear. Might make the Sports Decks/Sky Decks not such private spots for those nights!

We are on the Zuiderdam 12/9/06, and we are thrilled to be able to see the stars! We cruised the Westerdam for 2 weeks ( back to back) at the same time in 2004 and the stars were magnificent. Better seen on the first week...but still some shooting into the second week. Best viewing as around 2AM. Can't wait! We are so excited!

Being at sea during a Meteor Shower.......just fantastic to view from the highest forward deck. It is dark indeed, and the best place to stretch out and count the meteors!