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Forum: Holland America June 13th, 2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By sail7seas
Very sorry for your disappointment but...

Very sorry for your disappointment but unfortunately this happens from time to time and most cruise lines do it.

You may be able to recover cancellation/change fees but for the most part, cruise...
Forum: Holland America June 13th, 2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,148
Posted By sail7seas
If you were to cruise 365 days a year, you would...

If you were to cruise 365 days a year, you would be able to bring your own bed. :)
Forum: Holland America May 26th, 2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By sail7seas
Rule of thumb for HAL is two formal nights per...

Rule of thumb for HAL is two formal nights per week.

We have noticed lately they seem to be having fewer formal nights on some cruises.

Usually a ten day cruise is three formal nights but...
Forum: Holland America April 27th, 2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By sail7seas
I've been waiting to hear reports from...

I've been waiting to hear reports from participants but I haven't heard anything yet. The program must have started by now.
Forum: Holland America April 14th, 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sail7seas
Sorry you missed your stop at Grand Turk. ...

Sorry you missed your stop at Grand Turk.
Hopefully you enjoyed Eurodam and had a good cruise.
Forum: Holland America March 28th, 2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sail7seas
When you return, please let us know if you...

When you return, please let us know if you stopped at Grand Turk. :cool:

Have a great cruise.
Forum: Seeking Cruise Companion March 26th, 2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By sail7seas
OP started this thread on August 14 and does not...

OP started this thread on August 14 and does not appear to have returned here.
The cruise was to have been October, 2012.
Forum: Holland America March 26th, 2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sail7seas
You "MAY" have a longer stay in San Juan or...

You "MAY" have a longer stay in San Juan
or you may have a relaxing day at sea.
Forum: Holland America March 25th, 2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sail7seas
Enjoy Eurodam. We've sailed her five cruises...

Enjoy Eurodam.
We've sailed her five cruises and enjoyed that ship far more than we ever expected.

We'd happily sail her again. :)
Forum: Holland America March 25th, 2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By sail7seas
Your stop at Grand Turk may well be cancelled. ...

Your stop at Grand Turk may well be cancelled.
There has been spread of Noro like virus at Grand Turk and there has been some cancellation of ships scheduled stops there.

You may wish to 'try'...
Forum: Holland America March 18th, 2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,801
Posted By sail7seas
HAL's definition of formal for gentlemen, at a...

HAL's definition of formal for gentlemen, at a minimum, is tie and jacket. (obviously they expect shirt and trousers...... one smart guy on another pointed that out when some of us referred to only...
Forum: Holland America March 18th, 2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By sail7seas
Good choice. Hope you enjoy the "SA" as much as...

Good choice.
Hope you enjoy the "SA" as much as we always do.
Forum: Holland America March 17th, 2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By sail7seas
The "SA" cabin space is larger than "SC". Some...

The "SA" cabin space is larger than "SC". Some "SC" have very large wrap around verandah. They are quite popular but DH and I much prefer the midship "SA" cabins.

I've just read that some of...
Forum: Holland America February 18th, 2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By sail7seas
Go to hollandamerica.com The mattresses are for...

Go to hollandamerica.com
The mattresses are for sale on their site.
I haven't heard recently from anyone who purchased one but I know of a few people who purchased them several years ago and they...
Forum: Holland America February 16th, 2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By sail7seas
We sailed Westerdam two weeks over Thanksgiving...

We sailed Westerdam two weeks over Thanksgiving and she is in wonderful condition. We had no problems with the usual sort of complaints and think the ship looks just fine.
Forum: Holland America January 15th, 2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Posted By sail7seas
Technically, HAL requests everyone dress...

Technically, HAL requests everyone dress according to their dress code but the reality is inconsistent enforcement.

It is most likely if the boys are wearing neat, pressed shirts, tie and pressed...
Forum: Holland America December 7th, 2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By sail7seas
Noordam is a fabulous ship. IMO, she is the...

Noordam is a fabulous ship.
IMO, she is the best in HAL's fleet. They really got it right with her.
Have a great cruise.

How your DD has a safe deployment and is home soon with you and her...
Forum: Holland America September 2nd, 2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By sail7seas
If I had the negative experiences you outline, I...

If I had the negative experiences you outline, I would not return.

We have sailed all the HAL ships except Prinsendam and can say nothing like that has ever happened
to us, thankfully.

I am...
Forum: Holland America July 30th, 2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By sail7seas
Perhaps your DW may want to consider private...

Perhaps your DW may want to consider private tours vs going with the group on the bus. I don't think language such as 'force the driver' is a wonderful approach or 'go in the middle of the bus' as...
Forum: Holland America July 29th, 2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By sail7seas
Perhaps someone reading here did not know about...

Perhaps someone reading here did not know about purchases made pre-cruise.

Happy to have been able to help.
Have a great cruise.
Forum: Holland America July 25th, 2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By sail7seas
They will not give the discount over the phone. ...

They will not give the discount over the phone.

You cannot get the discount on bookings/purchases you make prior to boarding the ship.

If you wish to pre-book for Pinnacle, you will have to...
Forum: Holland America July 24th, 2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By sail7seas
Grand Bretagne Great location; near Platka;

Grand Bretagne

Great location; near Platka;
Forum: Holland America July 22nd, 2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By sail7seas
Sounds fun but think about the rijstaffel. We...

Sounds fun but think about the rijstaffel.
We didn't really enjoy it that much......

Of course, that is such an individual taste thing.
There's some great food in Amsterdam. :)

We enjoyed...
Forum: Holland America July 19th, 2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By sail7seas
Enjoy. Sounds like you have a good plan. But...

Enjoy.
Sounds like you have a good plan. But what about a Dutch cheese farm? :mrgreen: A boat ride on the canals of Amsterdam?

Rotterdam VI was the first HAL ship to have a Neptune Lounge....
Forum: Holland America July 18th, 2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By sail7seas
Rotterdam is a lovely ship. It's a shame they...

Rotterdam is a lovely ship. It's a shame they took out her aft pool but there don't seem to be too many complaints about it..... not like Veendam.

We had wonderful visits to Rotterdam and have...
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