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What's the BEST Cruise Ship Class HAL Pinnacle or Princess Sphere?

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👁️ 1K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 31:44
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're comparing cruises that we've been on in 2025. In 2025 we went on two Pinnacle class ships with Holland America, the Conning Dam and New Staten Dam.

I'm gonna give Holland America a 9.8 on entertainment and I am going to give Princess a 9.3.

I'm going to give Princess's dining a score of 9.3 and Holland America a score of nine.

I'm going to give Princess an 10 on uh services outside the dining room. And I'm going to give Holland America a an 8.5.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out the playlist on ship and cabin tours for more details on the ships.
If you love music, Holland America had the much better music.
Consider the Princess Plus package for free room service on Princess.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat's the best cruise ship class between Holland America's Pinnacle class and Princess's Sphere class?
QHow do the entertainment, food, service, ship amenities, and cabins compare between these two cruise lines?

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YouTube Video Description

Discover the ultimate cruise ship class comparison in this video, where we pit the Holland America Line's Pinnacle class against the Princess Cruises' Sphere class. We cruised the Holland America Konningsdam and Nieuw Statendam and the Star Princess in 2025 so all this information is recent. If you're planning a luxurious cruise and can't decide between these two premium cruise lines, this video is for you. We'll delve into the entertainment, food, services, ship amenities, and cabins offered by both Holland America and Princess, helping you make an informed decision for your next cruise. This video also applies to the Holland America Rotterdam and the Sun Princess. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-timer, this comparison will give you a detailed look at what sets the Holland America Pinnacle and Princess Sphere classes apart, and which one might be the best fit for your needs and preferences. Get ready to set sail in style and find out which cruise ship class reigns supreme. We've traveled to over 45 countries and visited more than 70 cruise ship ports of call. As chemical engineers, we only started vlogging in June 2023, and we can't wait to share our travel experiences with you. Please subscribe to join us and receive valuable travel and cruise information each week. Chapters 0:00 Opening 1:30 Entertainment 5:22 Food 15:38 Non-Dining Services 20:00 The Ships 27:06 The Cabins 29:48 Our Overall Scores #acrisinggoodtime #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog #cruisevlogger #hollandamerica #princesscruiseship @HollandAmericaLine @princesscruises The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025