CM1984 Posted July 28, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2020 We are interested in a specific cruise on the Nieuw Statendam and that cruise includes the 'HAVE IT ALL' promotion included in the price (naturally). We are not interested in the HIA, we just want the basic cruise, which will be much cheaper and we can select our own options. Is there a way to do that? I'm not seeing it on the Website. Thanks. Mimi Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Arwen Posted July 28, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, CM1984 said: We are interested in a specific cruise on the Nieuw Statendam and that cruise includes the 'HAVE IT ALL' promotion included in the price (naturally). We are not interested in the HIA, we just want the basic cruise, which will be much cheaper and we can select our own options. Is there a way to do that? I'm not seeing it on the Website. Thanks. Mimi You would be better calling HAL for this info, as I don’t think you can do it online. I called yesterday to book a cruise and I was on hold for maybe 5 minutes only. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
CruiserBruce Posted July 28, 2020 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Are you sure the price went up with the package? We are monitoring two cruises. One, the price didn't change at all. It is the exact same price. One, it changed far less...a little over 40%... than the cost of the package. We are considering re-faring for that cruise. Link to post Share on other sites
SilvertoGold Posted July 28, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2020 You can find travel agents sites that show choices of the HIA and the basic pricing. You might have to look around a bit and get farther into the sites than the first few pages. Link to post Share on other sites
Crew News Posted July 28, 2020 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I had to contact HAL to get the "no frills" fare. As a solo traveler, the savings were considerable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rkacruiser Posted July 28, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Crew News said: I had to contact HAL to get the "no frills" fare. As a solo traveler, the savings were considerable. With many of their past promotions, your experience has been mine. Someone has to pay for the "frills" and, regardless of the temptations being offered, it is the guest. Link to post Share on other sites
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted July 29, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Something to consider: If you are up to your ears in extra FCC, paying a slightly higher base fare for the ‘Have It All’ promotion lets you cover extras like gratuities and a drink package with FCC. On their own, you can’t apply FCC to cover these. Even if you don’t drink much alcohol, the Signature drink package also covers soda, specialty coffees, and bottled water (which you can take with you on excursions). These are normally an extra expense not covered by your basic fare. Edited July 29, 2020 by Horizon chaser 1957 Link to post Share on other sites
SilvertoGold Posted July 29, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: Something to consider: If you are up to your ears in extra FCC, paying a slightly higher base fare for the ‘Have It All’ promotion lets you cover extras like gratuities and a drink package with FCC. On their own, you can’t apply FCC to cover these. Even if you don’t drink much alcohol, the Signature drink package also covers soda, specialty coffees, and bottled water (which you can take with you on excursions). These are normally an extra expense not covered by your basic fare. Good info, interesting idea! Something to remember when booking with the FCC. Hot enough yet out there in Chilliwack? Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon in AZ Posted July 29, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2020 11 hours ago, CM1984 said: We are interested in a specific cruise on the Nieuw Statendam and that cruise includes the 'HAVE IT ALL' promotion included in the price (naturally). We are not interested in the HIA, we just want the basic cruise, which will be much cheaper and we can select our own options. Is there a way to do that? I'm not seeing it on the Website. Thanks. Mimi I was able to get a price with the promotion and without with my PCC. I booked it with the promotion and had a lot of time to decide since it was for the fall 2021, but unfortunately the cruise is now canceled because it was on the Rotterdam. Anyway, I think there is a way to do it on the website, I think there is a tab to click when you are on the page picking the type of stateroom you want. If not, check with HAL over the phone. Link to post Share on other sites
sail7seas Posted July 29, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Perhaps, they will use Volendam for that cruise seeing Rotterdam is sold ? Link to post Share on other sites
sail7seas Posted July 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2020 IF given the choice between sailing Amsterdam or Volendam (both 'R' class ships), I would opt for Volendam. 🙂 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted August 1, 2020 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 6:45 PM, SilvertoGold said: Good info, interesting idea! Something to remember when booking with the FCC. Hot enough yet out there in Chilliwack? Now that our ‘Have it all’ promotion cruise is cancelled, I’m hoping to book another With our ever expanding FCC before the offer runs out. And yes thanks, Chilliwack has managed to test everyone’s air conditioners to the fullest lately!😄 Link to post Share on other sites
SilvertoGold Posted August 1, 2020 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: Now that our ‘Have it all’ promotion cruise is cancelled, I’m hoping to book another With our ever expanding FCC before the offer runs out. And yes thanks, Chilliwack has managed to test everyone’s air conditioners to the fullest lately!😄 Hoping for rain soon! Near the water we have at least a lot of wind! Have a good long weekend! Edited August 1, 2020 by SilvertoGold 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted August 3, 2020 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 1:25 PM, SilvertoGold said: Hoping for rain soon! Near the water we have at least a lot of wind! Have a good long weekend! You too! Enjoy that water influence! Link to post Share on other sites
Jammu2 Posted August 3, 2020 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Before we booked we found the base cruise on a certain bb travel site. We added taxes and tips which we would ne paying anyway and basically the dinners and drink package were "free." It seems prices and deals are always changing. You can always rebook. Link to post Share on other sites
wearesiamese Posted August 4, 2020 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I looked at HAL "deals" on their website and why in the world would I pay cash for a deposit/cruise, and accept FCC in lieu of cash if I need to cancel? I don't think so! With the trouble people a re having getting refunds, I am not going to "loan" HAL or any cruise line, money to be used now and not be available if I needed to cancel. I carry independent travel insurance(being lost not cruise line issued), but who knows what events they are going to cover in the next couple of years, so any deposits paid would be at risk of losing Link to post Share on other sites
Jammu2 Posted August 4, 2020 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2020 15 hours ago, wearesiamese said: I looked at HAL "deals" on their website and why in the world would I pay cash for a deposit/cruise, and accept FCC in lieu of cash if I need to cancel? I don't think so! With the trouble people a re having getting refunds, I am not going to "loan" HAL or any cruise line, money to be used now and not be available if I needed to cancel. I carry independent travel insurance(being lost not cruise line issued), but who knows what events they are going to cover in the next couple of years, so any deposits paid would be at risk of losing There's an online TA currently doing reduced refundable deposits with all the extras plus more. We figured we want the industry to survive. So we booked. If we are out a couple hundred dollars so be it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ABoatNerd Posted August 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Celebrity is taking most remaining staff of their Edge (thread on the Celebrity forum). Message there folks. Purchasing a cruise, which at this point is a totally unknown product, seems inappropriate. Refunds will become less probable and the FCC potentially worthless. Treat yourself as the priority, welfare for cruise lines after the many years of downgrading and increased prices, Not. Link to post Share on other sites
vedettes1 Posted August 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted August 5, 2020 18 hours ago, Jammu2 said: There's an online TA currently doing reduced refundable deposits with all the extras plus more. We figured we want the industry to survive. So we booked. If we are out a couple hundred dollars so be it. Did exactly the same thing a couple of days ago. Link to post Share on other sites
CM1984 Posted August 5, 2020 Author #20 Share Posted August 5, 2020 21 hours ago, Jammu2 said: There's an online TA currently doing reduced refundable deposits with all the extras plus more. We figured we want the industry to survive. So we booked. If we are out a couple hundred dollars so be it. Such a tease...................................without naming names, which I know you can't, however, a few hints would be nice............. Link to post Share on other sites
vedettes1 Posted August 6, 2020 #21 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Well, some on-line TAs have more prestige than others. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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