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It happens!

Be specific about your liquor to ensure top shelf.

We have been flying Business class lately and our luggage does come quickly.

Perhaps! We've only had one NS and it did not come quickly. Nor, did it with Club Orange but I don't think CO claims to give priority with luggage. It would drive me crazy to see it sitting there when I want to unpack, lol.

I am not sure if priority luggage delivery exists on HAL. It doesn't seem like it happens even with a Neptune Suite.

This was our case in May on the Zuiderdam. We requested twice a day and they obliged. We left gratuities in place and tipped them extra. I think they were pleased.

Bon Voyage!!

I understand what you are saying and would be doing the same thing. Plus, a little variety is sometimes nice, you know? Happy sailing.

Enjoying the feedback. Thank you all so much. We will be on the Zaandam for 28 days in Feb. I am encouraged.

I was given a sticker for my card, plus asked for my room number. I typically tipped server $2.

Mary, this is fantastic information. Thank you for sharing. Which class of seats on American did you go from and to?

Bon Voyage! Wishing you a wonderful time together.

Deleted as I read more carefully and you answered question. Thank you.

Did you book another casino cruise offer? If so, were you able to combine? Your post reminded me of my Come Back and Play Offer. I did book within the required time frame but I booked another casino offer.

I think I read your boarding pass will say Priority. Can someone else confirm. I just reached 4 star so no prior experience.

The only way I know is to put a cruise on hold through the website and it will generate a booking number. This is accomplished by going through the booking process all the way to the payment and choose Put on HOLD. Do not pay anything. You then use that booking number to look at flights. I hope this helps.

You got a DEAL! And, lucky you to be able to do both. I so wish I was on the 2024 HAL cruise...at your price, lol.

@disneyochem - Are you booked on the HAL 2024 or HAL 2025? You say you will probably end up doing both, but the HAL and Princess 2025 are during the same timeframe. It sounds like I will definitely be staying with the HAL 2025 as Princess is more. I have a casino discount associated with my HAL 2025. Thank you again. Hope to see you on HAL in 2025. EDITED TO SAY: I misread. I am paying more on HAL for 2025 even with my casino discount! I may have to consider Princess. I sure love the HAL itinerary.

I appreciate your input on the Princess pricing since I can not see it yet. We are booked in a partially obstructed OV(Deck 4) on the HAL cruise. I hesitated on the HAL 2024 and prices rose and sold out! There have been a few cabins drop back in but prices still much higher than 2025.

I received an email that my Alaska 2025 was unlocked. NOT, lol. I am only Platinum. I think I am staying with my 28 day Alaska Holland America in 2025 but still want to check out the Princess prices.

Bon Voyage!

I have a FF guarantee on the Zaandam. Is this higher or lower than the H and HH category. The categories confuse me. This is for a 28 day and for us it didn't make financial sense to add club Orange. Thank you!

Are you maybe confusing this with Celebrity? This is common with suites on Celebrity.

Great report. Our first Koningsdam sailing is in December. I know you had the drink package, but did you notice in the daily program any happy hours at various locations or martini specials at the Pinnacle Bar? Thank you!

And, you noticed no OBC while onboard reflecting the discount? I believe this is how the discount is handled when prepaid.