CABIN CRAWL

A cabin crawl is where guests tour various cabins to see the different categories. This is also a chance to learn the ways that guests can organize their cabins or create more storage space.

Cabin crawls are typically organized on the Cruise Critic Roll Call before the cruise. However, not all cruises offer a Cabin Crawl.

NOTE: Cruise Critic is a website focused on cruising that provides a forum for people on the same cruise to exchange ideas, shore excursions and other information prior to a cruise. If you are not already familiar with Cruise Critic – it’s a wonderful resource – Check it out HERE.

Today’s Cabin Crawl had over 40 participants, and we visited seven different cabins:  10024, 7070, 7055, 6117, 6001, 5058 and 4183. This included cabins in every category, from Neptune suites to inside cabins.

Three cabins that were of particular interest to me had rare features in their category and are usually in high demand.

Inside Cabin 10024. This is an inside cabin on Deck 10 with a window!  While the window looks onto the jogging track, it is a natural light source. There are two cabins with this feature on VISTA class ships. 10024 and 10021

Ocean View Cabin 6001: The ocean view cabin is all the way forward, with the window facing forward across the bow as opposed to the port or starboard side. There are two cabins with this feature on VISTA class ships. 6001 and 6002

Aft-facing verandah—4183.  These cabins are about the same size as other verandah cabins, except the deck is HUGE!

I have sailed in every cabin category except a Pinnacle Suite – but I always go on cabin crawls. I can pick up a storage tip or learn about some cabin quirk. Plus it’s a great way to meet new friends!

CAKE ME AWAY

Many Holland America Cruises will have a Cake Extravaganza at some point during the cruise. Today at 11:30 am in the Lido Market, the station that normally serves salads during lunch was converted into a cake buffet with over 20 types of cake ready to enjoy. On the Grand World Voyage, the entire LIDO was converted into a Cake Buffet that lasted several hours. Check out the video of that event HERE.

WORLD STAGE

Emily Viancourt, from Cleveland, Ohio, was on the world stage this evening. She has a powerful voice and puts on a great show. Her set list included:

– Get Happy by Judy Garland
– Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) by Eydie Gormé
– It’s a Good Day by Peggy Lee
– Someone to Watch Over Me by Ella Fitzgerald
– Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
– Stuff Like That There by The King Sisters
– The Man That Got Away by Judy Garland
– Don’t Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand
– Almost Like Being in Love from the musical Brigadoon