Trying Holland America for the First Time
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The weather sucked. It was the worst weather we had all trip, but it was awesome.
This is a tight balcony room. It is. It's a little bit smaller than what we have gotten used to with balcony rooms.
We've spent upwards of $600 per person just for the drink package. So, by getting the shore excursion, getting the specialty dining, and getting the drinks, it seemed worth it.
We've never had a process take as long getting on a cruise ship.
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Trying Holland America for the First Time Our First Time on Holland America | Embarkation | Koningsdam to Alaska The Koningsdam is a Pinnacle-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. It's known for its modern design, spacious staterooms, and diverse entertainment and dining options. Key Features of the Koningsdam: Built in 2016: Koningsdam was delivered to Holland America Line in March 2016. Large Capacity: The ship has 1,331 cabins and can accommodate over 2,600 passengers. Pinnacle Class: It's the lead vessel of Holland America's Pinnacle class, along with Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam. Diverse Entertainment: Koningsdam offers a variety of entertainment venues, including the World Stage, a two-story LED screen show, and live music venues like Billboard Onboard and the Rolling Stone Lounge. Dining Options: The ship features a range of dining venues, including specialty restaurants like Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, and Rudi's Sel de Mer. Cabins: Koningsdam has 13 different cabin types, including suites, family rooms, and solo cabins. Spa & Fitness: The ship includes a Greenhouse Spa & Salon, as well as fitness facilities. Outdoor Activities: Guests can enjoy the Lido Pool deck, including an outdoor movie screen. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNiegjTswMDjMkuAIsLNFAA/join Looking for any products that we use regularly during our travels and videos? Check out our Amazon Shop ( We may earn commissions on items bought) https://www.amazon.com/shop/joshandrachael Please follow us on Social Media as well: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrfoodandtravels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshandrachael Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshandrachael Disclaimer: We are not contracted with any brand or service to promote or endorse products or services. Our videos are made for entertainment purposes and any recommendation made in our videos is merely our personal opinion. Videos posted on this channel are our sole intellectual property. No content nor any portion thereof may be reproduced or distributed without our expressed written consent. josh and rachael's food and travel josh and rachael holland america holland america cruise holland america line alaska cruise vlog alaska cruise tips alaska cruise holland america alaska cruise holland america review alaskan cruise tips alaska cruise tips and tricks alaska cruise review holland america koningsdam first alaska cruise cruise tips for first timers cruise to alaska cruise tips tv alaska alaska cruise from vancouver