June 2010 group cruise to Bermuda Holland America Veendam

PaddyGoesCruising wrote:: If this one comes about Nick, I'll accept that invitation!

Patrick yes, no invitation needed ever, just come and show up at the door! You know you're always welcome to stay with us as long as you wish Very Happy

There are already a bunch of group cruises scheduled for 2010. We have a Bermuda group planned for 2011 in late July. We could always do that one on HAL. You can find info on that one here

https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/bermuda-group-now-forming-late-july-2011-f197/

I keep hearing how wonderful Bermuda is for a cruise destination. Now I just need to figure out if I want to book 2010 or 2011...

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Book both! Wink

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That's what I'm thinking about doing Nick. Are you and Leanna going to book 2010 and 2011? Patrick, I'd love to go diving with you too.

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Derek, depending on how everything falls. I mean, we're not going to pass up the double transit for Bermuda but, if it all times out, yes, we'll book both 2010 and 2011. And, of course, you're more than welcome to stay with us too. We have plenty of bedrooms.

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Thank you Nick (and Leanna). Very Happy

I've never been on HAL - I don't want to offend anyone but, aren't they geared more for the "older" crowd?

Da Bronx Bombers Fan wrote:: I've never been on HAL - I don't want to offend anyone but, aren't they geared more for the "older" crowd?

While HAL used to be the "Highly Aged Line" and their average age still skews a bit higher than say Carnival and Royal Caribbean, they have made great inroads in repositioning themselves as more of a Premium line. They even have kids programs now. I wouldn't worry about the age thing.

"Floating old folks home" or not....I still want to try a Holland America cruise someday! I just love that movie "Out to Sea" with Mattheau and Lemmon...gotta love it!~

Hi Everyone:

I’m happy to see so many interested in this cruise. It would be a lot of fun to be a part of Holland Americas first year back to Bermuda. Especially now that HAL has established itself as more of a premium line.

Regarding the concern about Bermuda group cruises in both 2010 & 2011, I’ve been to Bermuda 4 times and still haven’t seen/done everything there is to see and do. Just the great snorkeling and diving alone can take up a few days. Add to that the zoo, the beaches, Dolphin swim, shopping, museums, historical sites, etc. etc. and relaxing, 4 days is just not long enough to do it all. So, a group cruise to Bermuda BOTH years could be great!

Of all the islands I have been to on cruises (Bahamas, Caribbean islands, etc) Bermuda is our favorite. It’s the cleanest, safest, has the best beaches, best snorkeling/diving, nicest people and great weather.

I received group pricing today from HAL for the June 13, 2010 departure and have a few questions for them. I will post pricing tomorrow after I get answers to my questions. So far, the pricing seems pretty good for a “premium” cruise to Bermuda from NYC. In the mean time, I’d like to get more feedback from the forum as to how much interest there would be. Please spread the word among the threads and send others over to vote on the poll as to their interest level would be. If there is indeed an interest, we’ll move forward with this.

Thanks so much, everyone. It could be a lot of fun!

I'm a yes! I might have a friend or two who might be interested too!

I "think" this week will work for me. I do plan on booking the 4th of July cruise on Princess which is tentatively scheduled to depart on June 28 - so put me down as a strong maybe. Once Princess is firm, then I can commit to booking.

Stong maybe here - I have a nephew graduating from high school next year but, they are usually out the first week of June. If all falls into place, I will book. I ADORE Bermuda.

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lab lover - where do you live in nj? barnegat here

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Do we have pricing yet?

That's what I was checking to see too...

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Subject: Pricing Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:43 pm

Hi Everyone:

Sorry for the delay. I finally have some pricing for the HAL Veendam NYC to Bermuda cruise on June 13, 2010. The pricing they gave me is as follows.

Please note, all pricing is inclusive of taxes, fees and port charges.

They are:

Inside starting at $1110.17 p/p double occupancy
Outside starting at $1280.17 p/p double occupancy
Veranda starting at $2060.17 p/p double occupancy

I have reseved 16 cabins thus far. If this cruise is of interest to everyone, I will put up an "official" announcement and begin taking reservations. So, let me know what everyone thinks.

Thanks.

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Hey Scott, I just dropped you an email regarding this cruise. Very Happy

The website is up and running (please pardon the appearance, it is still under construction): http://halbermuda.makeswebsites.com/index.php

And Scott is open for booking for this sailing, please contact Scott Hart at CruiseOne at 1-800-708-5908 or by email at cruzguy@ptd.net

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will i have the vacation time? lol

oesnjstar wrote:: will i have the vacation time? lol

LOL Yes Pat, I think we'll be able to give you time for this one Wink

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is it a hope floats cruise? i'd like to do them especially.

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