Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, 29 June 2012 (formerly July 13, 2012)

Jeanie

Staff Captain
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

It sounds like this cruise in coming together --- congrats on all your air bookings
 

audrey

Staff Captain
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

someone on the cc board posted all the daily expolore they may change before next year but it was a interesting read, it was on the holland american site
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

I have my airline tickets for this cruise - arriving in Seattle July 11th, departing July 28th.
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Tomorrow (Friday), it will be



:sunny: 44 weeks to 13 July 2012:sunny:​






when we cruise​





NORTH TO ALASKA​





Bald Eagle
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Humpback Whale
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Tracy Arm Fjord - Sawyer Glacier
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Hubbard Glacier
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Kodiak, AK
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Our home for 14 days, HAL Amsterdam
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Two weeks of no repeat ports,
and we dock IN Anchorage!​





Seattle, WA
Vancouver Island, BC (cruising)
Ketchikan, AK
Tracy Arm, AK (cruising)
Juneau, AK
Icy Strait Point, AK
At Sea
Anchorage, AK
Homer, AK
Kodiak, AK
Hubbard Glacier (cruising)
Sitka, AK
At Sea
Victoria, BC
Seattle, WA​


Last week's countdown conveniently disappeared.​
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

I'll put Pucci to work on that, Jacquie!

Mama Duck
 

Calgon1

Awaiting results of mental evaluation
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Just heard.:(

Know you guys are heartbroken. Also know Mama Duck and Pucci the Wonder Dogger are going to bat and will get this mess straightened out. Also that HAL will make it right (after a few gentle nudges from Queen Quack).

Sic 'em Pucci !!!!
 
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earl_m

Social Host
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

I just heard a little while ago, I am surprise that someone would charter a 14 day cruise. usually its 7 days or 10 days.
I guess we are going to Hawaii in 2013
 

audrey

Staff Captain
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

earl sit tight I am sure that mary ann will get us on another sailing
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Just please be patient. A lot goes into putting the pieces together from a full ship charter, especially a 14 day specialty cruise. Working this out will take awhile.

A similar length cruise next year aboard Zaandam in Asia on which I had Clients was also chartered! It all worked out in the end.
 

earl_m

Social Host
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

This is going to be a nightmare for you. endless phone calls, E-mails to us and HAL. I hope it works out .
i think a 14 day charter cruise is Rare. lets hope for the best!
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Earl - we face pleasant situations as well as distasteful ones. The latter don't happen too often, but it's part of our work. This won't be resolved overnight (it hit the fan unexpectedly this afternoon), but we'll be doing our best to protect everyone's interests.
 

Calgon1

Awaiting results of mental evaluation
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

I think (whoops ... there I go again!) that HAL should just give The Duck Crew our own, personal, ship! The ms Quackindam!

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GloBug

Senior Flea Coller Tester
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

They chartered it for 7 days. Is HAL offering the other 7 days?
 

Lurline63

Staff Captain
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Mary Ann, I send a big THANK YOU for taking care of us. I know this was not on your to-do list for this weekend and for the weeks that follow. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
 

ShipMaven

Forever Remembered
Re: Amsterdam 14 day Alaskan Explorer Cruise, July 13, 2012

Lisa - thank you. Glo - I don't know. As I said in another note, the news about the charter leaked out far earlier than it should have. TA's weren't even notified. This probably will take months to resolve.

If all those booked will please be patient (as I know you'll be), be assured we'll do everything possible in your best interests. I know we're all disappointed - no other itinerary really compares.
 
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