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Is a Holland America Cruise for You? | Our Top 6 Things We Liked | 3 Things We'd Change

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are back from our latest cruise on the rotterdam and uh that makes uh 28 consecutive days cruised on board holland america over three different ships

food quality overall it is by far uh a big plus on haul in america yeah you'll be hard-pressed to find a bad meal anywhere on the ship that it is excellent food

price is a a big plus when you can get that type of experience for for that value then how can you go wrong

all in all wonderful experience would we do holland america again absolutely oh without a doubt

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Consider Holland America for a classic, upscale cruise experience with great food and service.
โœ“Be aware that vegetarian menu consistency may vary across ships; advocate for your preference if needed.
โœ“If you prefer a cruise with water slides and activities for younger children, this may not be the best choice.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Vegetarian menu consistency โ€” Advocate for your preference early; it may require extra effort to set up.
Entertainment options for younger crowds โ€” Holland America is geared toward mature cruisers; not ideal for families seeking water slides and kid-focused activities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Holland America cruise right for me?
QWhat are the top things liked about Holland America?
QWhat are the things to know before booking?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

We have returned from our 7-day Cruise onboard Holland America's newest ship, Rotterdam. We have now done 28 days in a row of three different Holland America ships and wanted to let you know what impressed us and things that were a little odd. โ–ฌ Contents of this video โ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌโ–ฌ 0:00 - Intro and Recent HAL experiences 1:17 - The Ship 2:34 - Pool Areas 4:18 - Cabin Details 5:40 - The Musicians 6:26 - The Food 7:49 - The Price 8:57 - Vegetarian Menu 11:37 - World Stage Theatre Shows 13:44 - Music Walk Layout 15:47 - Holland America Every Again? Hi, we are Jill and Jerry and invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years now on five different cruise lines, and look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship reviews, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! Join us for the adventure. :) We hope you Subscribe for more cruise adventures!! Visit our WEBSITE: https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruisingcanucks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ We can be reached at: Shields Travel โ€ข P.O. Box 122 โ€ข Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca