Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Some clearances will require face to face inspections, details will be communicated to you onboard. Since arrival and departure times are subject to last minute changes by the airlines, we recommend that you call your airline(s) 24 hours before your initial flight departure (72 hours for international flights) to verify all of the flight numbers, and departure and arrival times shown on your ticket. Our friendly international staff will teach you how to play, entertain you in a tournament or patiently wait while you decide whether to hold or fold. We actually forfeited money on one cruise because we were comped tips, internet and a drink package. Requests will be confirmed or waitlisted at the time of booking. The Hotel Service Charge is either $13.50 or $15.00 (for a suite) per person, per day. Please have the ships name, your partys name and stateroom number before you call. Limitations apply. The same gracious service and sophisticated exquisite dining experience is featured, as it is in pre-set dining. At the center is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of performances. both aerobic and strength-training equipment. Applies to all guests 18 years of age and over. Onboard Credit can be applied to Shore Excursions, Beverages, Items from The I think putting a hold on your credit card for 60 dollars a day for children under 10 seems a little bit excessive. Reducing waste:Our waste management approach focuses on reducing the volume and toxicity of waste we generate. In your stateroom you will find laundry bags and price lists conveniently located in your closet. Generally, the ship is subject to certain government procedural requirements upon arrival. We cannot process refunds on these cards. I'm sure there is more but that's what I can think of off the top of my head. Travel Well: International travelers can take a number of simple steps to avoid potential health problems before and during travel while preserving their health and wellness during travel. Go to the Navigator App and upload a photo.After you have completed the Online Check-in process, please print a Boarding Pass or access your electronic boarding pass on Navigator. Travelers who have not obtained approval through ESTA should expect to be denied boarding on any air carrier bound for the U.S. Keep these items close at hand in your purse or jacket pocket. With autotips, shorex, drinks, etc., I don't think $60 per day per person is over the top, and as I've said, holds are standard practice in the travel industry. Please dial 911 in an emergency. We donate reusable goods from our ships to nonprofit organizations and working with port authorities to identify additional vendors who are capable of recycling cruise ship waste. As such, all weapons and dangerous devices are prohibited and may result in denied boarding. There are two or more people in the cabin, then the charge will be significantly higher than $13. Kids Program (ages 3 6): All children participating in the youth program must be completely toilet trained and pullup free. We strongly encourage you to complete the check-in process at our website athollandamerica.com and to download the Holland America Line Navigator App. Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary celebration continues with a sweepstakes that runs through March 31, 2023. In most cases this is paid by each guest upon check-in and may have to be paid in the local currency. Uh, I don't know if I'm supposed to disclose this, but a HAL rep told me today that if you book a ships tour in advance using a credit card that when you get on board, before the tour occurs, you can have the excursions desk reverse the credit card charge and put the charge on your onboard account. The password will need to be disclosed to the youth staff upon pick up of the child. Holland America Line is not able to provide complimentary wheelchair assistance other than for the purposes listed above. Cash Advance: Cash advances are available at the Guest Services. For a limited time, enjoy all the benefits of our standard Have It All package, including Shore Excursion and Specialty Dining credit, plus free Crew Appreciation, a Low Price Guarantee, and upgrades to Premium Wi-Fi and Elite Beverage Packages. Keep it with you at all times and if possible, leave all medication in its original container, and carry a list of the prescription names, dosage amounts and times taken for all medications. We always use our Holland OBC first, then if we have any left, it gets refunded to our Credit Card on file. Book on board and you can reserve your next cruise at a reduced deposit of only US$100, US$300 or US$1,000 per person and receive a shipboard credit of up to US$500.00 per person. The EDL drivers license, or non-driver photo identification, is offered in the U.S. states of Michigan, New York, Vermont and Washington and in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, to applicants that can prove identity and citizenship. Please Note: You may choose either flexible/open dining or classic pre-set dining in the Dining Room, at the time of booking. 5 Things to Know About the Holland America Line Credit Card With Carnival, they held $70X4 adults and $70X2 kids. When users phones pick the shipboard signal, their phone will usually display cellularatsea, Ship Roam or 901-18. Tourist/visa requirements are determined by passport nationality, not by country of residence. For this reason, Holland America Line has size and weight guidelines for scooters. Bear in mind that the screening process for any point of embarkation is similar to that at an airport. Your seating assignment will be noted on your guest card upon boarding. The videos can be seen on the stateroom TV guest channel for 24 hours after departure. Powered by Invision Community. Oxygen and/or oxygen equipment deliveries will NOT be accepted from any other company. Please note that Medicare and many health insurance plans DO NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Onboard Credit expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on any other specified fees or items. Jeans, shorts and T-shirts are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants. The hold starts the day before your cruise (so I have been told) and as soon as your account is reconciled the last night of the cruise, the hold on your card will be removed. Kids: Painting Picassos, parachute playtime, songs and stories along with theme parties Cosmic Cruisers, Dino-Mite Night and Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure keep our junior cruisers ages 3 - 6 years entertained. Cooking facilities onboard are not considered kosher. If your OBC is from another source, other than Holland, you can get the amount refunded to you. PERSONAL TRAVEL IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Please note that there may be multiple authorizations throughout your cruise, and that some banks may keep the hold in place for up to 30 days. Holland America Line Extends Military Onboard Spending Money Offer to Canadians; Now Includes First Responders and Healthcare Heroes for Select Cruises Book your next Holland America cruise and get up to $150 onboard credit per stateroom. I understand that some cruise lines already allow this and it would be such a HUGE help in our planning. Unsure of your next cruise? Gift Order items include a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, clothing, casino chips and flowers at very reasonable prices. Learn more. Holland American Onboard Credit? - Holland America Line If you do not want to use a credit or debit card, on the day of boarding, you will need to visit Guest Services and deposit $60 cash per person per cruise day. Yes, you are correct. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional amounts to fares listed. Once you get onboard you can check out what's happening on board, explore and book shore excursions for your entire voyage, browse dinner menus and book dining, keep in touch with traveling companions on board with chat, see account details including your onboard statement and more. The amount of compensation will be determined by the difference between the booked fare and the current available fare displayed on HollandAmerica.com the day the request is received by HAL. For U.S. and Canadian Citizens Travel by Land or Sea: Travel document requirements vary based on cruise itinerary and whether international flights are required. Dining venues vary by ship. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Ruth covered this well, but I wanted to add that using a post cruise transfer (purchased onboard) can be a good way to use up any left over OBC you have. No exceptions will be made. I'm sure the staff would be grateful. And just got of the phone with HAL to verify that all amounts are showing. Please practice wearing your life jacket. Holland America Line offers a limited number of staterooms designed to be wheelchair- and scooter-accessible. I understand what you are saying and for people who can afford it, it is not much to worry about. Room Dining is available 24 hours a day. On Board Shops On Board: A world-class shopping experience is just steps away. If you are pregnant, please provide a medical note from your physician stating the expected due date and confirming your medical fitness to travel. Then we hire the right people, make sure they receive ongoing training, conduct drills and exercises to practice that training, and perform regular audits and inspections of our operations. OBC is merely a reduction in the amount that you have spent during the cruise. So everything you charge to your room (beverages, on-board shopping, While not a full-service hospital, the Medical Center is well equipped to handle most emergencies, as well as routine medical procedures. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=936846, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1081612, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1025957. Cash is accepted in our casinos. Have the post office hold your mail. Holland America Cruises is currently running a special cruise deal that offers free balcony upgrades and bonus onboard credits of up to $400. The more efficient we can be with our water use, the less wastewater is generated, treated and discharged when were done using it saving energy and limiting discharges. Allsuch requests should be made before sailing through your travel advisor. be subject to their currency allowances at the current exchange rate. Guests from Puerto Rico either need to present a WHTI-compliant document or a government- issued photo identification with a validated birth certificate issued after July 1, 2010. All mail is subject to local postal office procedures and rates in the port mailed. For Alaska cruisetours and 6- to 9-day voyages, eligible guests will receive US$100 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). Please Note: This online procedure must be completed prior to your sail date. https://book2.hollandamerica.com/protocols/, Download the Holland America Line Navigator App, download the Holland America Line Navigator App, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. However, please note that additional charges will apply and that not all medications are available in all countries or ports of call. For the comfort of all of our guests, all staterooms (cabins), showrooms and most other indoor areas are designated non-smoking.