PRPLE

Thanks all…. Uber/Lyft it us!!!! I prefer Lyft but use both

We will be docking in Kahului … I just booked a helicopter tour so need options to get us from the port to Kahului Heliport and back 

How common are lyft/uber in the area?  What about taxis at the port?  Should we schedule ahead with someone or just wing it?

appreciate your insights as I figure this out

I agree with all who said talk to the folks behind the bar… they can make suggestions if you give parameters… sometimes the servers helpful but the bar folks know their stuff!  

Two things…

1) HAL renamed the nov9 2024 trip kn the Volendam!  it was Atlantic Adventurer… it’s now the Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage

2) add PRPLE to that sailing!

30 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Thank you for that information.

Interesting looking document.  I wonder what else it would reveal???? 🤐

No clue…. Was just thrilled I hit a date range… HAL via  twitter just would say fall 2024

Please add 

I asked the person whom I’m to coordinate the m&g with at HAL on when the volendam was going into dry dock… she replied… “It looks like the Volendam will be in dry dock from 19OCT24 to 09NOV24”
 

when using HIA... each has a one device account so each person has their own login....  your onboard customer service can get your other setup!  

Thanks for your insights…. Doing lots of reading and researching… I’ll add Papillon to companies to research 

On 7/19/2023 at 11:25 AM, kokopelli-az said:

What are your Italy port stops?

Booked on HAL Volendam for their 42 day Atlantic adventure in 2024.  Researching Italy and options for shore excursions…. Not yet thrilled with options by HAL but those just getting loaded… so researching on our own….

i found lots of recommendations for Rome in Limo in the port forum… researching I found Sage Travel who specializes in disabled travel but searching here on cruise critic I can’t find much…. 
 

trying to get thoughts on Sage primarily but any comments on either or Italy is appreciated.  Depending on the day hubby uses a cane, walker, scooter.  He can do stairs just can’t walk

And yes I know about the cobblestones 

appreciate your inputs and experiences

Line handlers… really rowboats???

Gamboa

Titan!!!!

dredging headquarters Gamboa

Following a tug in Gatun Lake… this is all just fascinating!!!!

Updated email sent out… no testing needed

On 3/31/2022 at 10:56 AM, SJSULIBRARIAN said:

 

If I remember correctly, I gave each one $50.00 for the 7 days. I never left the ship while in port so I was at the Retreat usually from 10AM to 3:30PM  every day.  They took our lunch orders and would get you anything you wanted from any open food place including the Grand Dutch Cafe (Konigsdam). 

Ohhhh nice to know as I adore my espresso and doing a cabana in January!  And k tip a bit extra to those helpful

Have a couple of cruises booked in 2023.  Just added the have it all to them…. 
 

so I’m curious do you have a fav drink onboard?  Looking for both boozie ones and not…. 
 

it’s been a bit since I’ve been back on HAL… as a example I adore the virgin blended mojitos on RCCL…. 
 

first up is our cruise to hawaii…. Then later in the year a sort of B2B (different ships separated by a day) first thru the Panama Canal… the Alaska!  I’m excited for what 2023 has in store for me!

I adore Indian food …. I didn’t know possible yo request… hummmmm

8 hours ago, jkrislc said:

It may not show up until a couple of weeks before your sailing, but you should see it immediately after the app opens at the top left. 
 

Thanks!  I do t see it yet… might be too far out 

5 hours ago, soundman99 said:

This is great news. I saw the pictures as an option in my Navigator app so I uploaded them for all the members of my party just last night.

Where to add pic in the app?

1 hour ago, Brodysmum said:

I have gone mad doing the Veryifly, not doing it…

What’s the problem?

7 hours ago, OlsSalt said:

 

 

 

 

NB: The 'Art Museum" they describe in this tour is specific to the Mission collection only, and not the downtown Santa Barbara Art Museum -which is currently running the very popular Van Gogh exhibit (online reservations necessary - for crowd control)

Thanks for commenting on that…. Be back in the area post cruise.   Hubby might like to see that if tickets available during our visit

We will be there April 5th via the koningsdam… hubby and I decided to book The Old Mission & A Ride through Santa Barbara History… here is the HAL description… 

Your guide for this insider's tour comes from a family of civic leaders and is the recipient of a Community Hero Award. (S)he has in-depth knowledge of the local culture, history and events -- ideal for your Santa Barbara ride through history. Enjoy a dockside greeting by a Spanish-costumed guide while songs of early California play in the background.  

As you travel, you’ll learn why Santa Barbara is called the American Riviera, where its architecture hails from, and which hot spots are in the Funk Zone.  

You will visit the Old Mission with special skip-the-line priority access. Tour the interior and grounds with a friendly and very knowledgeable Mission docent. Note the magnificent architecture of the church façade and convent and step inside to take in the breathtaking church interior. Colonial-era art and sculptures are on display, and this is the only California mission church with a crypt under the sanctuary. Franciscan friars and early settlers are interred here.  

The on-site Museum of Art & Artifacts includes a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, multiple lush gardens, and an acclaimed exhibit of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, the inspiration for the very popular book Island of the Blue Dolphins.  

Your very special visit includes the Della Robbia glazed terracotta tableau Madonna & Saints shrine and the opportunity to meet a Franciscan friar.  

On the grounds, check out the cemetery and mausoleum. A downloadable Mission Santa Barbara Exterior Walk app allows you to take home a digital tour, now available in 5 languages. You’ll also receive a gift of other Santa Barbara virtual tours to enjoy on your cruise or at home while you plan your return visit.  

As you return to the ship by way of a panoramic drive, watch for some landmarks of Santa Barbara -- the Court House, the Presidio and the historic Theatre District. 

NOTE: While description says wine tasting HAL sent us a note that it’s not being offered on our excursion… no reason given… 

Interesting discussion on the prediction is at https://jeff-foliage.com/2022/01/new-england-fall-forecast-for-2022/ their view first couple weeks of October 

but it is really a unknown till much much closer

Saw email … it’s the weekend so no one at the works desk and regular phone e agents of no help… but hubby is wanting to do Africa … so I used link in my email… and I was able to secure a no cost 5 day hold on that… I have sl

e questions so will put down our deposit this week once i  chat with them..   EXCITED for 2023!!!