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Title: Holland America Lines cruise...
Post by: Jamiep on June 25, 2012, 12:22:01 AM
Post by: Jamiep on June 25, 2012, 12:22:01 AM
Hi all,
...as a cd non-op mtf, my supportive wife, sis & brother-in-law went on the Statendam on a 7 day Alaska cruise from Vancouver in late May. Mid week my wife noticed the daily newsletter of the days activities listed an LGBT social hour in the Crow's Nest Lounge. I missed that one but they also had a special social time for Friday same place 4 to 5 pm. My wife and I went to that one. It could well be that there were not any persons on board this cruise from the LGBT community or perhaps they didn't want to come out. I didn't see any LGBT.
I did not know this before the cruise. My accepting niece, nephew & their so's wanted me to bring my female clothes & dress up while out there as my Sis had seen me enfemme visiting me in Toronto (Sis & family live in Vancouver), but we didn't think we had time. A day before we left for Vancouver I had to repack as the family sent me a last minute email that they had a date that they could take me out to a club in Vancouver after we got back from the cruise. Had I known Holland America had a supportive event for the LGBT passengers, I would have taken my outfit & dressed girly for the social time frame.
Next time I cruise, I should check to see if a chosen line is open, supportive & has a social space available for the LGBT passengers to meet. I have always wanted to vacation or cruise enfemme. HAL should be commended for their recognition, acceptance and encouragement of LBGT people in welcoming them aboard to be a cruise passenger. I am impressed. We had a brilliant cruise!
Finally getting a chance to catch up to the forum.
Cheers
Jamie
...as a cd non-op mtf, my supportive wife, sis & brother-in-law went on the Statendam on a 7 day Alaska cruise from Vancouver in late May. Mid week my wife noticed the daily newsletter of the days activities listed an LGBT social hour in the Crow's Nest Lounge. I missed that one but they also had a special social time for Friday same place 4 to 5 pm. My wife and I went to that one. It could well be that there were not any persons on board this cruise from the LGBT community or perhaps they didn't want to come out. I didn't see any LGBT.
I did not know this before the cruise. My accepting niece, nephew & their so's wanted me to bring my female clothes & dress up while out there as my Sis had seen me enfemme visiting me in Toronto (Sis & family live in Vancouver), but we didn't think we had time. A day before we left for Vancouver I had to repack as the family sent me a last minute email that they had a date that they could take me out to a club in Vancouver after we got back from the cruise. Had I known Holland America had a supportive event for the LGBT passengers, I would have taken my outfit & dressed girly for the social time frame.
Next time I cruise, I should check to see if a chosen line is open, supportive & has a social space available for the LGBT passengers to meet. I have always wanted to vacation or cruise enfemme. HAL should be commended for their recognition, acceptance and encouragement of LBGT people in welcoming them aboard to be a cruise passenger. I am impressed. We had a brilliant cruise!
Finally getting a chance to catch up to the forum.
Cheers
Jamie
Title: Re: Holland America Lines cruise...
Post by: Devlyn on June 25, 2012, 06:00:08 AM
Post by: Devlyn on June 25, 2012, 06:00:08 AM
Jamie, that's great to know, thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you wrote to HAL as well. Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Holland America Lines cruise...
Post by: Jamiep on June 25, 2012, 06:46:04 AM
Post by: Jamiep on June 25, 2012, 06:46:04 AM
Devlyn,
You are welcome, my pleasure. I looked around the forums & thought this one probably fits in that HAL is supportive. I haven't gotten to HAL, but it is my intention to do so soon. I am seeing our travel agent today on a follow-up and will mention this to her.
Anyone here thinking of cruising, it is well worth checking with the cruise lines.
Happy holidays!
Jamie
You are welcome, my pleasure. I looked around the forums & thought this one probably fits in that HAL is supportive. I haven't gotten to HAL, but it is my intention to do so soon. I am seeing our travel agent today on a follow-up and will mention this to her.
Anyone here thinking of cruising, it is well worth checking with the cruise lines.
Happy holidays!
Jamie
Title: Re: Holland America Lines cruise...
Post by: Jamiep on July 04, 2012, 12:10:52 AM
Post by: Jamiep on July 04, 2012, 12:10:52 AM
Hello all,
I finally sent off an email to Holland America Lines thanking them for having a supportive social setting for LGBTQ passengers.
Jamie
I finally sent off an email to Holland America Lines thanking them for having a supportive social setting for LGBTQ passengers.
Jamie