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Contemplating an expedition cruise in the near future and was wondering what people would recommend for optics. I am not a big fan of compact binoculars with their limited magnification and clarity in low light, but was wondering if anything larger would be just too cumbersome. Many thanks, Don

On my last cruise over the holidays, there was no smoking in the Oak Room on the Noordam.

On our cruise on the Noordam over the holidays, we had no problem getting the regular coffee pods replaced. I would typically have 2 cups before getting cleaned up to go out in public. 🙂

Cup only from the Neptune Lounge. They have a Melitta machine that brews a variety of styles by the cup. It is much better than what you would get through room service.

My experience in Copenhagen last summer would make me concerned about making a flight to the US that early. Disembarkation was disorganized after we left the ship. If I recall correctly, it took us about 20 minutes to find our luggage. The ground transportation area at the cruise terminal was chaotic at best. I don’t recall many cabs and buses for the airport were intermingled with buses for hotels with no signs indicating which was which. It took us about 45 minutes to check in for our Delta flight, despite using the priority line. Passport control was a zoo. I would guess most of this was caused by lack of airport workers post Covid, but the experience made me vow to avoid Copenhagen at all costs.

Does anyone know if the Oak Room on the Noordam has been reopened for cigar/pipe smoking?

Thank you. I did not think to check their website.

I am wondering how these locations would be for my 88 year old mother who is not as mobile as she used to be. Are the walking areas paved and relatively flat, and how far are the parking lots from the attractions? HAL describes this excursion as “moderate” - perhaps due to the steps at the church? Many thanks, Don

You may try checking the HAL website again. I received a similar email and it took a few hours before the preliminary boarding pass appeared.