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Thank you for the update. This information is helpful to others. I hope you are having a fantastic cruise.

I still do not see the 2025 28 day listed on the HAL site. I booked it directly with HAL on July 3. It is perplexing that it is still not listed on their website.

I just noticed on a large TA site the 2025 28 day is included in the $1 deposit tomorrow. It is odd it is still not showing up on the HAL site. I hope this is helpful to someone!!

This was our situation as we were dining with friends who did not have CO. We asked a few times and then it began to feel embarrassing. We just let it go. We had the same wait staff so they should have remembered. The OC menus sat near the podium as we entered so we began to take a quick look as we entered. If we saw something we wanted we ordered it. They also said there was no special CO addition on gala evenings, but I have read recently this is not the case. I agree, not much advantage on the non Pinnacle Class. My VH balcony was a complimentary room so it made sense for us to add CO to have the ability to pick a certain VA stateroom versus a VH guarantee. Overall, it was a fantastic cruise.

I did not. It didn't make that much of a difference to me. We did search the room in case we missed it. Some said it was on their top shelf. We also had a poor experience with receiving the menu in the MDR. I posted about this elsewhere or perhaps earlier in this thread. The advantage for us was going from a VH guarantee to an assigned VA balcony. We did enjoy the separate line at the front desk.

Do not get your heart set on that bag, lol. I did not receive one on my 16 day Zuiderdam transatlantic, lol.

Me too! I am finally four star on our next cruise. Last cruise, we purchased the lowest priced Sommelier package too. It was just fine for us.

I saw it elsewhere and contacted my PCC. I did receive early booking perks plus more. It is open for all to book.

I have a booking confirmation with a booking confirmation number and an assigned room. I am aware of what a FCR is and this is not one.

On July 3, I booked the 2025 28 day Alaska on the Westerdam. It is round trip Seattle, June 8 - July 6, 2025. I booked with my PCC. I have no idea why it is not on the HAL website yet.

Fortunately, we were able to book with a FCC. Otherwise, it would be a $3500 deposit. ***My apologies for the threadjack.

Same itinerary, different order. I booked it with my PCC on July 3. I don't know why it is not on the HAL site yet. It is on some of the big TA sites.

Hi Jacqui- Earlier this week we booked: June 8, 2025(thru July 6, 2025) Westerdam 28 day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice It is a long time to wait, but I am very happy to have this booked. We hesitated on the 2024 sailing and it sold out quickly. Thank you!

Call now for adjustment. It may not be there tomorrow!

IMO, HAL is the weak link under the umbrella. If there is a consolidation I am not sure HAL will make the cut. I would love to be wrong as I have three HAL cruises coming up!

I only see Happy Hour listed on Sunday. Was it daily yet not listed daily? Or, did I miss it? Thank you! I really appreciate you posting.

@rajkr74 - We attended the Zuiderdam May 12 M&G. You, Joyce and the volunteers did a wonderful job. Thank you. Also, we loved the Zuiderdam staff and crew. Lucky you to still be on board.

It is per stateroom! It is a wonderful service and I highly recommend it.

You may select your room in the highest inside category. One of the advantages of adding Club Orange on a guarantee is the ability to select your room.

CA office? My PCC always calls me from a Seattle prefix, 206.

Wishing you a wonderful cruise!

Who told you this? Plenty of us have purchased CO while on casino deals. ETA: My casino offers have been through HAL not a land based casino offer so perhaps the rules are different.

Your room card.

Bon Voyage!

Bon Voyage! ENJOY!!