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ROTTERDAM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SENIOR VP MICHAEL SMITH | SHIP UPDATES ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff
Cruise and Travel With Bill Panoff
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👁️ 3K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 4:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's right here brand new it smells new it's not it's still got that paint that new paint smell

the seventh ship in the holland america history well to have the name rotterdam so she's our brand new flagship

the origin story it's the 148-year history of holland america land and it's really insightful

bimini is uh uh just added to our itineraries this year and we're excited to go there

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get your reservations in nice and early for Rudy's Seafood Brasserie pop-up.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat new amenities and updates are on the Rotterdam ship?
QWhat dining experiences are available onboard?
QWhat is the history of Holland America Line?
QWhat is the new port of call Bimini?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bimini4 Happy Bacon
Half Moon Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kayaking
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YouTube Video Description

I met with Michael Smith, The Senior Vice President of Guest Experience & Product Development of Holland America Line. In this video we discuss everything new on the Rotterdam along with the architecture on the ship. Take a look as we discuss all of the new innovative amenities onboard! Time Stamp: 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Overview Chef Rudi's 1:38 – Other Dining Experiences Onboard 2:00– History of Holland America "Origin Story" 2:31– New Port of Call Bimini 1:56 – Bimini, First Time For Holland America Line 3:53 - Conclusion Here's an excerpt from Porthole.com on Holland America's Alaska Voyages! The day Alaska cruises opened up for Summer 2021 was a huge step forward for the cruise industry. Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff couldn't wait to get back on board a ship and visit one of cruising's best regions. When Holland America Line announced they were scheduling itineraries in Alaska, we couldn't say no! Follow along as Bill takes one of the first cruises back with stops along the way to some of the most popular ports like Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point. He takes you through the many shore excursions offered and even gives viewers a taste of what it's like to dine on board Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam. He also interviews the Captain of the ship, the shore excursion manager and some of Alaska's best tour operators. If you've never experienced a cruise to Alaska, let this be your guide on how to do it the right way. For more news visit us on our social networks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseControlBP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisecontr...