Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, 29 June 2012 (formerly July 13, 2012)
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ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
You've got a little time yet, Earl....
You've got a little time yet, Earl....
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
The zip line is said to be very popular there, Jim. I'll take someone else's word for it. But the area looks very nice.
A friend returning from the last Amsterdam cruise not only LOVED the cruise, but found Icy Straight Point fascinating.
The zip line is said to be very popular there, Jim. I'll take someone else's word for it. But the area looks very nice.
A friend returning from the last Amsterdam cruise not only LOVED the cruise, but found Icy Straight Point fascinating.
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
It's worth waiting for, Jeanie - however and whenever you and Rick want to visit Alaska!
It's worth waiting for, Jeanie - however and whenever you and Rick want to visit Alaska!
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
Something tells me you enjoy whale watching, Claire?? :whistle:
Something tells me you enjoy whale watching, Claire?? :whistle:
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
Something tells me you enjoy whalewatching, Claire??
Something tells me you enjoy whalewatching, Claire??
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
Sis - for now, I've booked through HAL (includes transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to pier, luggage handling). I checked the hotel where I stayed last time, and it was more expensive than through HAL considering I'd have to add transfers. PM me or email me, please, if you wish.
Sis - for now, I've booked through HAL (includes transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to pier, luggage handling). I checked the hotel where I stayed last time, and it was more expensive than through HAL considering I'd have to add transfers. PM me or email me, please, if you wish.
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
Most locations within 10 blocks of Pike's Market are good. Lisa, a great place for you and your family to consider is Homewood Suites. Breakfast is included in the rate and complimentary dinner from Monday through Thursday. I realize the free dinner doesn't fit in post cruise. Another hotel where friends have stayed, and liked very much, is Red Lion (downtown).
Most locations within 10 blocks of Pike's Market are good. Lisa, a great place for you and your family to consider is Homewood Suites. Breakfast is included in the rate and complimentary dinner from Monday through Thursday. I realize the free dinner doesn't fit in post cruise. Another hotel where friends have stayed, and liked very much, is Red Lion (downtown).
ShipMaven
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
I should mention...HAL has three hotel choices: Hilton at SEA-TAC Airport, the Sheraton (downtown) and the Fairmont Olympic (downtown). As I mentioned above, the HAL rates at the Sheraton and the Fairmont Olympic are very competitive with, or a bit lower than, hotels of equal ranking in downtown Seattle, especially considering that transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to ship (and luggage handling) are included.
I should mention...HAL has three hotel choices: Hilton at SEA-TAC Airport, the Sheraton (downtown) and the Fairmont Olympic (downtown). As I mentioned above, the HAL rates at the Sheraton and the Fairmont Olympic are very competitive with, or a bit lower than, hotels of equal ranking in downtown Seattle, especially considering that transfers from airport to hotel, hotel to ship (and luggage handling) are included.
Judi
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Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
Sis, I've looked all over HAL's site and can't find rates for the hotels. Can you please email?
I found both the Fairmont Olympic and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel (don't know if that's the same as what HAL is offering) for $230-$240. The Hilton is around $270. Those prices are per room, not per person.
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Sis, I've looked all over HAL's site and can't find rates for the hotels. Can you please email?
I found both the Fairmont Olympic and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel (don't know if that's the same as what HAL is offering) for $230-$240. The Hilton is around $270. Those prices are per room, not per person.
QUACK QUACK QUACK!!!
Judi
Environmental Compliance Officer
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012
We have to get our air before we can get hotels....I was just wondering about the prices.
We also need about a gazillion more miles for first class tickets.
In the past, cruise lines have been almost twice as much as booking ourselves because theirs is a per person rate, while the hotel is per room.
We have to get our air before we can get hotels....I was just wondering about the prices.
We also need about a gazillion more miles for first class tickets.
In the past, cruise lines have been almost twice as much as booking ourselves because theirs is a per person rate, while the hotel is per room.
