Holland America Zuiderdam FULL BALCONY Stateroom TOUR!
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We're in cabin 4174 today and we're going to give you a grand tour of this wonderful space.
We're overlooking the whole back of the ship which is amazing.
The water pressure is really good. It heats up really quickly as well.
Look at the size of this beautiful balcony. It's really nice and deep.
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We're giving you an honest, room-by-room walkthrough of Balcony Stateroom 4174 aboard the Holland America Zuiderdam — so you know exactly what to expect before you book. After 3 years living full time on cruise ships, we've stayed in hundreds of cabins. In this video, we walk you through the layout, storage solutions, bathroom, living space, and the standout feature: the aft balcony with its unobstructed wake view. We also cover the practical stuff most cabin tours skip — laundry pricing, room service options, bedside lighting controls, and what you'll want to bring to make a small space feel like home. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction & First Impressions 0:30 - Entrance & Closet Storage (His & Hers) 1:45 - Bathroom Walkthrough (Tub/Shower Combo) 3:20 - Living Space, Bed Size & Lighting Controls 5:00 - Under-Bed Storage & Organization Tips 5:50 - Desk, Mini-Fridge & USB Charging Ports 6:30 - The Aft Balcony (The Real Reason We Booked This Room) 8:30 - Laundry Service: Prices & 12-Hour Turnaround 10:15 - Room Service & Daily Program Explained 12:30 - Packing Tips: Magnetic Hooks & Small-Cabin Essentials 13:20 - Final Verdict: Is This Cabin Worth Booking? 🚢 We're Kirk and Tori — a Canadian couple who sold our home in 2022 to live full-time on cruise ships. After 3 years and 15+ ships, we know exactly what separates a good cabin from a great one. We cover real cruise costs, ship hopping strategy, and honest cruise reviews. 💬 Have you sailed Holland America? Is the aft balcony worth the upgrade? Drop it in the comments — we read every single one. 🔔 New videos every week — Subscribe for honest, real-numbers content on full-time cruise living.