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I don’t have any experience with Club Orange but as a frequent HAL sailor, can only offer you a different viewpoint to consider. From what I’ve read, the major reasons to join would be the upgrade, if available, and the dining option…and getting priority boarding, though I've seen in some discussions that isn’t guaranteed in the traffic flow. You say you don’t want the upgrade anyway and if you have a drink package, sparkling wine isn’t a perk.As for dining, at $30 a day, how often do you think you will use it? Would you grab something fast for breakfast on port days from the Lido depending on your itinerary or want to try alternative dining at lunch at the pizza or burger spots? I’ve never had to wait for a seat in the anytime MDR at lunch. $30 a day could certainly pay for a good part of specialty dining at dinner and from what I’ve heard and will try out soon, you could alternate with booked times for the anytime MDR. I’ve only seen the separate CO dining room on the Koningsdam and it looks like a small glass walled cafeteria across the aisle from deck two windows, though it seems calm and quiet. I like to get a window seat in the MDR so I don’t miss anything and don’t mind the hustle and bustle!However, if it is in your budget to enjoy the convenience and choice, try it….I hope someone who has experienced it can give their insight. Enjoy everything that your cruise and Club Orange offers!
I don’t have any experience with Club Orange but as a frequent HAL sailor, can only offer you a different viewpoint to consider. From what I’ve read, the major reasons to join would be the upgrade, if available, and the dining option…and getting priority boarding, though I've seen in some discussions that isn’t guaranteed in the traffic flow. You say you don’t want the upgrade anyway and if you have a drink package, sparkling wine isn’t a perk.
As for dining, at $30 a day, how often do you think you will use it? Would you grab something fast for breakfast on port days from the Lido depending on your itinerary or want to try alternative dining at lunch at the pizza or burger spots? I’ve never had to wait for a seat in the anytime MDR at lunch. $30 a day could certainly pay for a good part of specialty dining at dinner and from what I’ve heard and will try out soon, you could alternate with booked times for the anytime MDR. I’ve only seen the separate CO dining room on the Koningsdam and it looks like a small glass walled cafeteria across the aisle from deck two windows, though it seems calm and quiet. I like to get a window seat in the MDR so I don’t miss anything and don’t mind the hustle and bustle!
However, if it is in your budget to enjoy the convenience and choice, try it….I hope someone who has experienced it can give their insight. Enjoy everything that your cruise and Club Orange offers!
