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What Ship, Itinerary and Events Made This Happen on Holland America's Volendam.

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👁️ 36K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 34:47
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Spring · 7 nightsFrom MontrealVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we think that we found the perfect Cruise

there was no lines um hardly at all and if there was a line it was with a a couple of people

we don't think we've seen staff as happy on a cruise ship as they were on this year

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book in May for lower prices and fewer crowds
Consider the Have It All package for value
Try the vegetarian menu for variety
Provide real-time feedback via the app for immediate resolution

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size being too smallSmall ship means no crowds and easy navigation
Missing entertainment optionsQuality entertainment exists, just different venues

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs there such a thing as the perfect cruise?
QWhat is it like sailing on Holland America's smallest ship?
QIs Eastern Canada a good destination in spring?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconBooking Process4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity5 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bar Harbor4 Happy Bacon
Boston4½ Happy Bacon
Halifax4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

We are back from our 44th cruise and found close to cruise perfection! We sailed for seven days on Holland America's Volendam - the smallest ship in the HAL fleet. Join us to find out what elements combined to make this such an amazing cruise. We hope you Subscribe, for more cruise adventures!! 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 • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca