DeeniEncinitas

I just received this from my PCC just

now.

we have an existing cruise coming up for 56 days and wanted to know possibility of adding $200.00 to our account. This was his response.

Hi Denise, the points guy forgot to include one veryHi Denise, the points guy forgot to include one very important detail…this is for new bookings only…not for existing bookings I’m sorry to say. important

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I have not for existing bookings I’m sorry to say.

Best regards,

Hi Denise, the points guy forgot to include one very

Hi Denise, the points guy forgot to include one very important detail…this is for new bookings only…not for existing bookings I’m sorry to say.

Best regards,

important detail…this is for new bookings only…not for existing bookings I’m sorry to say.

Best regards,

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answer as others NO.

Not the old days anymore. Try and do the beverage package wether just for sodas or package with signature beverage .

🌺Denise

11 hours ago, oaktreerb said:

You don’t wait outside if you are priority, 4*+.  tell them your status and they will let you in.

I understand that. I did 2 cruises in Dec and Jan from my home in San Diego after I wrote that . You proceed to the agent who will then get you past everyone outside to proceed inside for security. At that time after security we proceeded immediately to our room. We are 5 star. Also priority. Also your priority pass will say your boarding time. After security they ask you to sit in the area for boarding and wait for your time to be called. As a 4 or 5 star you show your agent your pass and go right on in no having to wait.

We had no hassle. Was quick and stress free

3 hours ago, julia said:

Verifly is absolutely NOT required for the 2/18 Koningsdam sailing from San Diego.  Not required. Period.  Holland continues to send out emails SUGGESTING it be used, but it is NOT required. Even if (and that's a big IF) there should be a Verifly line in San Diego, this sailing is so filled with 4/5/suite/club orange pax that everyone has "priority boarding".  

I know been there done that. Have a good cruise.

3 hours ago, Daniel A said:

Hawaii, Tahiti and the Marquesas on Koningsdam.  I'm just curious as to why HAL is sending out multiple e-mails recommending spending the time and effort to download and complete an app that they're not even going to look at.  It doesn't make any sense at all.  🤷‍♂️ 

Yup!!! They require it!! My 

CC sister will be on her 2/18!

ZAANDAM 1/21-2/18 round trip Panama Canal cruise there was no VeriFLY line at all. Friends of ours is on now and again not a line. You go through and they take facial recognition to connect that with your picture you took for Navigator app!  And a picture of your passport! 
they have discontinued it at San  Diego Terminal.

Has been discussed in other CC blogs. Look it up.

2 hours ago, Daniel A said:

 

My sailing requires both vaccinations and negative Covid test.  We'll see, it won't be the end of the world if there is no VeriFly lane, but I thought that somebody wrote that even though there was no lane, when they showed their approved VeriFly pass, the were directed to skip a couple of other lines at boarding which sped up their embarkation.  

Hi Daniel, 

What ship and are you traveling South America, or over to Japan? Curious.

3 hours ago, Daniel A said:

cruise requires proof of full vaccination, booster dose(s) and negative test within 3 days of embarkation (enhanced protocol.

🌺Protocols yes we did too. Panama Canal cruises due to Columbia

all guest must have vaccinations if so no PCR tests or antigen. No vaccinations will need a PCR test 3 days prior.

I am one that is glad we have protocols.

Denise

3 hours ago, Daniel A said:

HAL is sending e-mails to our sailing this month suggesting completion of the VeriFLY app.

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No VeriFLY at all!! I also received the same thing for both my Xmas cruise as well as my cruise I just returned from on Koningsdam. They don’t use it anymore. I never down loaded it at all!

Easy embarkation process and easier if 4 and 5 star!

2 hours ago, FlorenceItaly said:

Hi Denise,

This is a good idea if one has HIA.  We do not have HIA on our cruise.

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Got it! You know it still seems a lot. I wonder if you can with HAL or your PCC (TA) just to check if possible you can purchase on board for less. Just a thought!

Enjoy your cruise

🌺Denise

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24 day Mexico Hawaii cruise got off 1/31. We got onboard and upgraded that day for 70.00 Premium. Wait till onboard! Ridiculous to pay those high fees prior to cruise. We were happy

especially we both were on at the same time. Never had a problem. Was surprised since with the HIA WiFi only one person at a time.

🌺Denise

3 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

On Eurodam last month, Explorations Cafe opened at 6 AM and the Pinnacle Bar was open for coffee at 7 AM.

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Koningsdam Exploration Cafe opened at 6:00am for when shore excursions that day and 6:30 on sea days.

🌺Denise 

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@rafinmd Dear Roy!

I hear you and know that your independence is the most important thing and you will get better and better everyday! I want to make a comment to you Roy! 
Think of everyone on this wonderful Daily as your brothers, sisters, friends! WE ALL CARE FOR YOU ROY. ❤️

I know your only brother passed away over a year ago and so wish even me lived closer! Listen to your body Roy please.

Baby steps each and every day ok?

My colleague in my practice had an emergency was sent to ER. Was told by his Dr. Rest no practicing for 6 weeks. To make a long story short he was up and about 1week later and drove to a dental convention to speak in Anaheim California and I got a call that morning while I was working on a patient that he had a heart attack getting out of his car. 
Please take it one day at a time.

Your special Roy🥰
 

2 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said:

I don't remember the name but this is the coffee setup. 

Thanks! Too lazy to get photos of our room! 
that is it!

3 hours ago, gizmodog said:

Does anyone know what brand of coffee pot is in the Neptune suites? I would like to bring some of my own coffee pods.

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don’t bother!! Not a Keurig nor nespresso. The pods go on top side ways and pop down. Sorry they are like the hotels in Nice and Paris.

we had one on our last cruise on 1/31.Go to Neptune lounge they have the best Italian machine and the coffee is so good!

🌺Denise 

Lavazz is the name in Europe.

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Just off Koningsdam.

We were in Neptune Suite.

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As noted above! 2 separate bookings you will receive your 5 ⭐️ credits for each cruise! On a collector cruise no.

We will always try to book separate cruises as much as we can for the benefits!

Happy cruising

4 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

Gosh Roy, I've been praying for you all day! I haven't had such a connection to folks I have not met, but you are an exception! Please take care! Xx

🌺Sis, Roy is very special! He has been in my life since 2008! He is the exception! Prayers all the way around! God will take care of him and all!

🌺Denise

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@rafinmd

My Dear Friend Roy,

I am so sorry to hear the news but so glad you were proactive in knowing something was not right!

hugs your way and love to you!

YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN MY ROCK ON CC!

🌺sincerely,

Denise

Was on her last year! Loved the plates and I am also an artist and had to take pictures of the work!

🌺Mahalo Denise

2 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Love to you my dear sister.

Right back at you!! Have a safe journey home! 
love to Allen! Enjoy Koningsdam! she is a beauty!

🌺 Denise😊
 

3 hours ago, bennybear said:

@Cruising-along Happy Birthday Carolyn! 

 

Aloha Koningsdam, it’s been awhile!  @DeeniEncinitas@sailingdutchy

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Aloha!! 
First and foremost I am very much alive LOL.

Thanks bennybear ! When we cruise I usually 

not get in CC. Enjoying 

our cruise. When in Maui we drove to our home next to Maui Kaanapali Villas. Had lunch at CastAways saw our friends and then went to our home to check on things! Our Gardner was there and all is good! Nice weather.

Neptune suite is great! 
nice food in Neptune lounge no complaints.

🌺Mahalo 

Denise😊

Answer No. nothing by the beds. Only electrical outlet is on the desk where there is a US outlet and a European. We bring an adapter to plug in for our phones. 
You will need a non surge protection cord plunge in to US outlet on desk. 

2 minutes ago, Cruise NH said:

I believe so, I didn’t see them working down there today.

 

Here’s something funny…after this cruise on the Zaandam we’re going to be on the Koningsdam!  Going to Hawaii after a week in Arizona.

🌺So will be switching places! LOL. Thanks for the response back so soon! Enjoy your cruise

🌺Mahalo Denise😊