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Is Holland America the Cruise Line FOR YOU?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Holland America has been around a very long time and they have without a word of Doubt probably the most loyal fan base of all the cruise lines put together

the word that really characterizes Holland America is an evolutionary product not a revolutionary product

if you want the you know the rock climbing walls and the surfing things and the zip lines and all of those kinds of things they're not the the cruise line

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consult a travel advisor to find the right Holland America fit for your preferences
βœ“Consider Holland America for a relaxing, classic cruise experience without extreme activities

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Age demographic on longer cruises β€” Longer cruises have an older average age, but shorter cruises like Alaska and Caribbean have more multi-generational passengers

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are Holland America customers so loyal?
QWhat makes Holland America a good fit for different types of cruisers?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Is Holland America the ideal cruise line for your next cruise? Why is it that the fans of Holland America and their Mariner Society members are some of the most loyal cruisers returning the Holland America time after time? Real Travel Experts Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to answer these burning questions. Having sailed with Holland America many times, sold thousands of cruises and as well as having worked as a public relations director for Holland America. Rich and Linda bring great insight to this phenomenon. All of this plus cruise tips and advice for first time cruisers looking to experience Holland America Line. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Email: info@luxurient.com Phone: 425-487-4001 Image & Video Credits Images & Video Clips Courtesy of Holland America line All Other Images Courtesy of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Rich & Linda Skinner, travel experts 01:15 Why are HAL fans so loyal? 02:05 Who is the typical HAL fan? 03:23 How HAL stands apart from other cruise lines 05:42 What is the Mariner Society? 06:57 Comparison of loyalty program to other cruise lines' programs. 08:18 What are the outstanding features of Holland America 09:42 A little history behind the perfectionism 12:01 Does HAL participate in the upsell on board? 12:55 Where does Holland America sail? 13:34 Pricing comparison 14:03 World Cruising 16:22 Is Holland America a good fit for first time cruisers? 18:08 Is Holland America more "formal" vs relaxed? 19:30 Last bits of advice 19:51 Contact info for Rich and Linda 20:21 Where are Rich and Linda going next?