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Dinner is showing on the App for me now for Zuiderdam!

~Nancy

11 minutes ago, Sea-n-Ease said:

Is this thread about Nieuw Amsterdam or Koningsdam?  Thread title states “Nieuw Amsterdam”, but OP’s opening comment states “Koningsdam”. 

He completed Koningsdam and is now on Nieuw Amsterdam May 5-19th.

I have AARP (second cruise with it this year) and TA OBC on my December cruises.  Booked about 3 months ago.  It is possible!!!

~Nancy

First have your TA determine if Club Orange is even still available. They limit the number of CO sold.  If the cruise is almost sold out there is a pretty good chance that CO has sold out already as well.  Check that first then find out what can be done about any upgrades.  They may not be still available as well.  Have your TA investigate ASAP!!

Good Luck!!

~Nancy

According to their website, unfortunately, Bloody Mary's Bar is still closed for remodeling.

closure-announcement.pdf (bloodymarys.com)

Bora Bora Restaurant Bloody Mary's Yacht Club Bar (bloodymarys.com)

If anyone knows when it will reopen, please let us know!!

~Nancy

13 hours ago, Sea-n-Ease said:

For the Koningsdam, typically how many glaciers in Glacier Bay does the ship stop and rotate?  And which glaciers?

On my three HAL cruises to Glacier Bay, we stopped only at Margerie Glacier and the ship slowly spun 360°.

It's a wonderful day in the National Park!

~Nancy

1 hour ago, Destiny0315 said:

When I first quickly read the title on this thread I thought it said "Clothing optional night 1 Alaska cruise"

Ha ha!!  I did the same thing!!  🙄

How fun!  Thanks for the info!

~Nancy

11 hours ago, CulverCityCruisers said:

The dinner show on the Motu was definitely better, but they were giving people 6 to 8 lobster tails at a time and ran out before about 255 of the people didn't get any!!!  People were NOT happy.

I hope that management was informed about the disorganized serving of the lobster!  It makes so much sense to serve everyone one portion first then if there are any left let folks come back for a second serving.  Buffet service 101

~Nancy

Yes, I can see the menu now, but the OP was asking about the Indian menu in the MDR.  Do you have that?

Thank you,

~Nancy

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2 hours ago, tunafish said:

Great! Thank you. Is Rudy's gone now as I do not see it on their website

Rudy's is only on the three Pinnacle class ships.  Konningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam.

~Nancy

1 hour ago, julia said:

Suites, 4*, 5*, and CO all have priority boarding... Seattle is no different.

Even Vista and Signature Suites?  I didn't think they had priority when I last sailed in a Signature Suite (2019)

Thank you!  I have enjoyed reading along.

~Nancy

@Ferry_Watcher might be able to answer your question.  He/she works at the pier in Seattle, I believe.

Sorry @gizmodog I realized I posted for the wrong port so I deleted it but I wasn't fast enough! Sorry for the confusion!

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39 minutes ago, Welshtony said:

Having never been to Vancouver before, can anyone suggest a hotel or area in town that would be good for walking around and also easy to get to the port from?

@Welshtony  Have a look over on the "West Coast Departures" board for tons of information about Vancouver!

West Coast Departures - Cruise Critic Community

Have a great trip!

~Nancy

8 minutes ago, Keith1010 said:

My dream voyage would be to have two of the four entertainers I list

You mean Mick and Dolly??  😉

~Nancy

2 hours ago, didlysquat said:

can someone tell me what the cost of the ship tour from Alesund to Trollstigen is now in 2024? I note that this post is quite old

Hello @didlysquat and welcome to Cruise Critic!  It would be better to post your question on the forum specific to your cruise line and ship. Please give the name of your ship and the date it will be in Alesund in order to answer your question correctly!

Have a great time in Norway....I'll be there on Havila in 5 weeks!

~Nancy

Thanks for sharing your good times!  Enjoy the rest of your trip to Alaska.

~Nancy

15 minutes ago, ghstudio said:

Based on passenger feedback, the Park West group was moved to an interior bar

Excellent!  Thank you for reporting back.  I'm hopeful that HAL will not make the same mistake again by closing off important public areas to the general passengers for private use by a large group on board.  They appear to be listening to feedback regarding upping the food and entertainment, so this is another positive step for HAL management to make happy customers!  

~Nancy

@VMax1700 I also am so happy to see the enhanced regional foods in both the Lido and MDR!  The party by the pool looks so great and fresh air to breath while dancing!  (Weather permitting of course) There have been reports on other ships about classical music and additional music added in the World Stage too!

It sounds like HAL is listening and adding what many cruisers have been missing since the restart after covid.  I'm feeling good about this!

I really hope that guests that are pleased with the new/improved food and entertainment offerings are giving lots of positive reinforcement to HAL via "Tell Us" on the Navigator app and post cruise surveys!  🙂

Thanks for sharing all the good stuff happening on board!

~Nancy

WOW! @Crew News That is excellent news about the smooth and organized embarkation!! 🙂

Have a wonderful trip and I will be checking by each day to follow along with you.

Thank you,

~Nancy

15 hours ago, cavecreekguy said:

I have fond memories of the "pub crawl" events that were discontinued years ago. I hope the "bar hop" is similar.

From the descriptions, it sounds like the same kind of event! Crawl....Hop......I guess it depends on how many drinks one has!!!  😁

~Nancy