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WOW is all I can say after 2 nights on Rotterdam, Holland America's newest ship

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The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 11K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 5:25
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 7 nightsFrom AmsterdamVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's a huge upgrade for my two cruises on the line's older ships a few years ago as well as my recent cruises on Princess and Norwegian Cruise Line

the ship has been full of energy and great music both nights including the Fantastic BB Kings Blues club which has been a lot of fun

I've been very impressed with the selection of the buffet which is much better than what I've seen on much bigger princess ships

I had dinner in the beautiful main dining room on the first night where the food was okay but the service was very slow

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book train tickets in advance and verify train numbers to avoid stress when traveling to the port
✓Use the buffet for better food selection and service compared to main dining rooms

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the ship on time — Plan for potential train delays and navigate confusion with fellow travelers

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Holland America's newest ship Rotterdam after two nights?
QHow does Rotterdam compare to previous Holland America ships and other cruise lines like Princess and Norwegian?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconDining Main1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

After 2 nights on board Rotterdam, Holland America's newest ship, I'm very impressed. Here are my first impressions on design, food and entertainment with comparisons to previous Holland America cruises as well as cruise lines like Princess and Norwegian Cruise Line. #hollandamerica #norwaycruise #msrotterdam You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises at https://thechillcruiser.blog 🎰 PRINCESS CASINO CONTENT What I learned about “free” cruises in the Princess casino: https://youtu.be/dRiPR4nFZGc Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/K15bN3AFOuQ Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/RvVTfHOXnZY 🛳️ PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Enchanted Princess: https://youtu.be/V6lFyiTH5uc Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/M8JeJJ_5Qgc Caribbean Princess: https://youtu.be/sBpW0T4k6V8 and https://youtu.be/3FCpBJ3lclA Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:43 Impressive start 01:34 Premium touches 02:31 Indoor/outdoor pool 02:57 Smaller ship 03:12 Stressful journey to port 03:58 Food 04:42 Entertainmentl