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Topic: HAL's On-Board Packages

Mary Ann
First Class Passenger
Member # 317

posted 10-10-1999 05:13 PM

Has anyone used any of the "On-Board Packages" that HAL offers? Are they worth the extra cost?

I'm especially interested in the "Renewal of Vows" package and ceremony. Do you know when or where this would take place? The catalog just mentions a ceremony with a party featuring hors d'oeurves and beverages.

However on the Half Moon Cay page, it mentions a "romantic little chapel where you may say you still do." I'm not sure I like the idea of having to get all dressed up to have the ceremony there, on a day that is clearly designed to be devoted to the beach.
Anybody know?

[This message has been edited by Mary Ann (edited 10-10-1999).]

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Swanny
First Class Passenger
Member # 830

posted 10-13-1999 12:28 PM

Hi Mary Ann!
The island chapel sounds romantic - and who said that romance requires fancy clothes? Why not something tropical and fun or something native purchased at an earlier port? Follow the ceremony by taking a barefoot stroll holding hands along the beach....VERY ROMANTIC...
You will have other opportunities to dress up on board at night.
SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS AN ANNIVERSARY -
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!
We are sailing HAL in Jan. to celebrate our own.

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 10-13-1999 10:58 PM

Sawnny - your reply is just right -
On the BIG DAY, Mary Ann, I'm sure you didn't dare break with tradition - saying you 'still do'in that 'romantic chapel' should be done YOUR WAY. Go for it - Congratulations to all of you.

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Crooza
First Class Passenger
Member # 92

posted 10-15-1999 09:34 PM

Hi Mary Ann:

We did make a special effort to see the chapel last year and it is delightful (from the outside at least). We were there in February and it was a pristine day - - 86 degrees, but taking the tender to the island and then standing in the chapel in full dress, (not sure if the chapel is air-conditioned) may be a bit uncomfortable.

I have to say that I like the idea of doing it native style. I don't know for sure where the ceremony would be held on ship, but I'm sure a call to HAL 1 (877) SAIL-HAL will solve that mystery in short order. Whatever you choose, have fun and congratulations!

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