Holland America vs Celebrity Cruises SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
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Holland America would be your classic style of cruising harking back to yester year and Celebrity Cruises is on the Leading Edge with Innovation
they are equal I believe in some ways you know if you talk to each one of them they might not agree with me but I do believe that as far as your dining experience there are some differences in how they do it but their food and their service is topnotch
Holland America has a history of catering to a more senior audience their average passenger is probably 65 years old but there's a lot of multigenerational things going on
Celebrity Cruises in Alaska for the more Innovative type of person
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Join RTE-Travel Talk host Ken as he interviews travel experts Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville to help you decide between two excellent premium cruise lines: Celebrity Cruises vs Holland America. In this engaging discussion, Ken and his special guests delve into the rich history and overview of Holland America, followed by an insightful look at Celebrity Cruises. They explore whether these lines are "equal" in their premium classification and discuss the notable difference that Holland America offers longer cruises compared to Celebrity. The conversation takes you through the unique experiences offered by both lines in Alaska and provides a detailed comparison of their staterooms. They also discuss the types of guests each cruise line attracts, the availability of world cruises, and the variety of itineraries offered. Ken, Rich, and Linda compare inclusions, emphasizing what each cruise line has for promotional inclusive packages, and then delve into the appeal of multigenerational cruising. Rich and Linda share details about Holland America's Fresh Fish Program and how the loyalty programs of both cruise lines stack up against each other. Further thoughts on entertainment and onboard activities are also discussed, providing a well-rounded view of what to expect on each cruise line. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you choose the perfect cruise line for your next adventure. #realtravelexperts #celebritycruises #hollandamerica 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 HAL Video Clips & Images Courtesy of Holland America Line Celebrity Video Clips & Images Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises 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 00:16 Special guests, Rich & Linda Skinner 01:28 Holland America History & overview 04:27 Celebrity Cruises overview 08:18 Are they "equal" in premium classification? 09:50 Holland America has longer cruises available vs Celebrity 10:39 In Alaska 12:07 The staterooms compared 14:16 Type of guests attracted to each line 17:00 World cruises & variety of itineraries 18:20 Inclusions Compared 22:36 Multigenerational cruising 23:16 Fresh Fish Program - HAL 24:11 Loyalty programs compared 24:57 Further thoughts on entertainment & on board activities 26:26 Contact info for the Skinners 27:05 Skinner's future travels