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What To Wear On Holland America (Packing Guide)

ThePoshTravelBlog (Stuart and Christina)
ThePoshTravelBlog (Stuart and Christina)
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👁️ 11K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 7:04
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're currently on the new Staten Dam and uh it's a Mediterranean Cruise um so it's hot weather

on the formal nights for gentlemen it would be trousers most people just wore trousers shirt and a jacket

they have an orange night so last year when we're in Amsterdam I didn't have anything orange though this year my orange pumps

don't pack any towels there's plenty more pool towels upstairs as well around the pools

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a smart jacket and trousers for formal nights
Pack a couple of nice evening dresses and high heels for ladies
Don't bring towels; Holland America supplies them
Remember to pack good sunscreen
Bring your own makeup mirror and consider a larger beach bag

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formal night attireA smart jacket and trousers is ample; don't worry about finery
Packing towelsDon't pack towels; Holland America supplies them for beach and pool

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to wear on Holland America cruises?
QDo I need to take beach towels?
QAre there hair dryers on board?
QCan I pack bottles of water?
QIs alcohol allowed to be brought on board?

Topics Covered

Dining Main1½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam1½ Happy Bacon
Greece2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This is our short video on what to pack in your case and the dress code for Holland America Line Cruise Lines. We've been on Oosterdam for 7 weeks and Nieuw Statendam for a month, and the dress code applied to both, so this video will apply to all ships in the Holland fleet. Hope it helps!