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Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

candilicious — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:18:06 GMT

Hi Cestmeme - I can't send you an inbox message for some reason so please see below...

"We chatting about giving you and your g/f a ride to buy wine. If you are still interested in meeting up, please let me know. You said you should get to the Hyatt about 6 and that is probably around when we will get there too. So I was thinking we could meet in the lobby at 6 and make the booze run! My name is Candi and my number is 415-823-4895. Please either call or text me so we can coordinate because I'm not sure how much more time I will have to get on the forums as I haven't even packed!!!!!!!

BTW, What is your name?

2 more darks and we will be in Florida!"

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

candilicious — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:18:11 GMT

My partner and I are from the San Francisco area and arrive at around 4:30. This is why we are NOT planning on going to buy our champagne in the am - 3 hour difference and all. This vacation is going to be all about relaxing and celebrating with wonderful people!!!!! Plus it is also my girlfriends' 40th birthday on 2/10 which is why I booked this cruise!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

cestmeme — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:34:06 GMT

Btw, where are you from?

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

cestmeme — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:32:06 GMT

GF gets in from NC @ 3:30pm and I get in fom OH 4:45 pm. So figure well get to hotel by 6

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

candilicious — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:26:31 GMT

We are staying at the Hyatt too! What time do you get in? Because on second thought, we might be going to the store in the evening instead of the am. Would be happy to give you a ride though!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

cestmeme — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:12:01 GMT

We're getting in and staying at the Hyatt. We might be interested in hitching a ride.

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

candilicious — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:49:06 GMT

We are planning on arriving on 2/2 and going to purchase our wine and champagne the next morning before we head to the ship. We are renting a car so would be able to give other travelers a ride to the store that Sleddog listed (thanks lady!) if anyone is interested.

Traveler cups are the best for all us cheap-*** - um, I mean frugal...actually I mean GENIUS lesbians!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

StephBoston — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:05:18 GMT

Not that I ever heard of!!! How would they know? Mixed drinks (if case you are very clever and get alcohol thru when boarding -other than wine, which IS allowed) AND wine are all the same color, whether you make it or the bartender does!!!!

Just do not take a wine bottle other than the HAL-sold brands around with you or to the dining room to avoid "problems." and especially do not take a wine bottle to the dining room since there IS a $15 fee.

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

Michelle-SanDiego — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:37:26 GMT

So ... has anyone ever been asked what's in their travel mug? (I can get a little paranoid at times ... lol)

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

CrystalMelissa — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:01:34 GMT

just wondering if theres booze on this trip?????................LMAO........JUST KIDDING!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

StephBoston — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:47:06 GMT

The thing to do is to put whatever the "beverage" you bring on board into a glass or travel mug before you leave your room, to avoid the $15 corkage fee for your wine and to avoid having to take any your beverages and leave a pubicc venue!!!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

MissMarian — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:07:24 GMT

Alma and I bring our own large coffee mugs. The coffee mugs in the buffet line are tiny. If you're a serious coffee drinker like I am, you'll need to refill those mini mugs at least 4 times. Bringing your own mug makes it more convienient to have a REAL cup of coffee. ALSO the mugs doubles as a mimosa-on-the-go container, which I will be drinking a lot of also. Bring a travel mug, you'll thank me!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

OurLife — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:13:12 GMT

Awesome, fast response from HAL. Yes, you can bring your own drinks, just not beer/liqour. See reply below:

Thank you for your recent correspondence with Holland America Line regarding bringing beverages on board your February 3, 2013 ms Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. Beverages such as soda, juice, and water may be brought on board as long as the guest carries it themselves for in-room consumption.

Please note that if you are drinking a beverage carried on board in a public venue you will be asked to return it to your stateroom.

SWEET!!

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

OurLife — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:55:36 GMT

Good to know, thanks for the info. I just checked on their website and it says ok to bring the wine but doesn't mention soda/water. I sent them an email, hopefully the answer is yes as I like to drink flavored water and diet sunkist. Our first time on HAL, no other cruise line I've been on ever allowed bringing wine onboard unless they were going to do the corkage for you.

Re: When I was a first timer I didn't know...

sleddog — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:35:31 GMT

Last I checked Holland America still allowed you to bring on as much wine & champagne…water & soda as you want (it's always good to check with Holland America before hand…as you never know when they might change their policies)

No alcohol or beer is allowed to be brought on

We package our stuff in either a 6 bottle or 12 bottle case…making sure it's well packed and hand it off to the guys at the port with the rest of our luggage (along with a tip) just make sure it's ID'd with name & cabin # (we use a ship luggage tag)

Never have carried any of it on…and it always makes it to our cabin safe and sound!

But just remember if you bring the whole bottle with you to dinner…they will charge you a corkage fee…so I fill my glass up in the room and take the glass to dinner

Also…here's a great place near the port to get your wine and champagne http://www.totalwine.com/eng/storeLocator/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/storeLocator/storeDetails.cfm&storeid=1&locationId=17771