"Kim" wrote in message
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| Hi Diane,
|
| I really enjoyed reading your trip review. I loved the details. You
really
| made the trip seem very special, so different than my cruise experiences
to
| the Caribbean. I am definitely considering HAL for our family trip to
| Alaska.
|
| When booking the outside rooms on the promonade deck, how do you know
which
| cabins are close to the doors for easy exit for outside viewing? I think
| we are going to have to pay for my father's room as well, so even though I
| would love a balcony, it probably won't happen. These rooms seem like a
| good second best.
|
Kim, we looked at the deck plans and picked category I cabins near the
doors. When they changed our rooms to C they were only 4 cabins away, and
didn't have the obstructed view.
We did have to close curtains at night but since it really didn't get dark
until very late and got light really early, you couldn't see in unless you
were walking the promenade deck at 11 pm or before 5 am.
Also, the childrens programs were awesome when we did it. We watched them do
all sorts of activities. If you go in July or August, you will find dozens
of children on board. Just not hundreds of children. The counselors did a
lot with the kids. Plus, the indoor heated pool was definitely a hit with
the kids. You spend a large amount of time in port, so it's not as
important to have the amenities that they have in the Caribbean.
Diane
| Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions and providing the link
for
| your review. I appreciate it!
|
| Kim
|
|
| "Diane F" wrote in message
| news:gJGdneRD8ModASveRVn-hg@comcast.com...
| >
| > "Kim" wrote in message
| > news:V%ltf.56949$XC4.16243@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
| > | After reading a few reviews of HAL's Volendam, I have a several of
| > questions
| > | that I am hoping folks here can answer.
| > |
| > | 1) On the lower promenade deck, do the cabin open up to the promenade
| > area?
| > | Are there doors going directly from the cabin to the outside? This
| almost
| > | seems too good to be true?
| > |
| >
| > Here's my review of the Volendam. Many of your questions can be
answered
| in
| > it.
| >
| > http://www.seacruisereviews.com/bycruisereview.asp?cruiseid=648
| >
| > The cabins are great if you want to pop out and see what's happening.
In
| > the Inside Passage, it is nice to run to see whales or other wildlife.
| >
| >
| > | 2) I read a few things on reviews that made me question the family
| > friendly
| > | the line is: Do they really not let you play ping pong after 6pm? I
| > doubt
| > | that I would want to, but it seems kind of weird to me.
| > |
| >
| > The table is under the overhang in the back. It's not well lighted and
it
| > would be tough to play in the dark.
| >
| >
| > | 3)Also, what times do the pools close and are they fresh or salt
water.
| > |
| >
| > Fresh water, and the hot tubs stay open almost always. We were in hot
| tubs
| > in Alaska once.
| >
| >
| > | 4) Are there comfortable lounge chairs located on the Promenade deck?
| One
| > | thing I really dislike about NCL is that there are only a few chairs
on
| > this
| > | deck and they are very uncomfortable.
| > |
| >
| > Hundreds of teak loungers with blankets. Hot chocolate delivered to you
| if
| > you wish.
| >
| >
| > | 5) Can you really order dining room meals delivered to your stateroom?
| If
| > | so, is there a charge for this service?
| > |
| >
| > Yes, full dinner menu in your cabin. No charge.
| >
| > | 6) Can anyone give me links with good pictures of this ship? I found
| one
| > | site with 360 tours, but I prefer pictures from fellow cruisers.
| > |
| > | Thanks!
| > | Kim
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
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