Is Holland America The BEST Premium Cruise Line for 2026? Our Honest Review!
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this is not a paid review nobody has told us what to say these are entirely our own opinions
we absolutely would recommend cruising with Holland America
the ship does not feel full and that's the real test for cruising these days
the staff it has to be some of the most friendly we found at Sea genuinely so
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Watch Part Two in the Series Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4mvP04uj1I&list=PLU_rhQVNCTvS90P-8I8QxM8e5N_y8R6tG&index=2 We're on a mission to find the Best Cruise Line in the 'Premium Category.' A list that includes Celebrity, Princess, Cunard, even Virgin. So, can a Holland America Cruise claim to be the BEST Premium line in the business? Their latest Flagship is the Holland America Rotterdam. Launched in 2021, the third in the Pinnacle Class of Ships. We just came back from a 2 week cruise aboard the Rotterdam, so that we can find out what is on offer, and whether it has improved on the other Pinnacle ships the Koningsdam and the Nieuw Statendam. As seen in the TV Documentary: Supercruising: Life at Sea You Can watch our Cunard Queen Anne Review Here: https://youtu.be/4MwZJG5JyP The Captain during our cruise on Holland America was Eric Barhorst The Cruise Director was Jayme McDaniel Our Instagram is s: https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritzytravelguide In this review we will cover: Cabins, and our Balcony Cabin The Main Dining Room BB Kings Blues Club Billboard Onboard Rollingstone Lounge Casino World Stage Theatre The Lido Buffet Lido Swimming Pool Pinnacle Grill Club Orange Tamarind Asian Restaurant Nami Sushi Rudi's Sel de Mer Dutch Cafe Holland America Cruise ship Lincoln Center Stage Holland America Review Holland America Line Cruise news Holland America Cruise Ship Tour Holland America Cruise Review The Retreat on Holland America Hi, welcome to Ritzy Travel Guide, my name is Bill, we are here bringing you our latest travel reviews from around the globe! We'll be travelling right around the world on cruise ships, all inclusive resorts, tropical destinations... and the deals of the day. In this video : 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - History of Holland America 02:06 - The Rotterdam Flagship 03:21 - The Look & Feel of Rotterdam 06:01 - Swimming Pools & Decks 09:50 - Main Dining Room 14:10 - Ritzy Travel Guide on Instagram & Facebook 14:51 - Music Walk 15:12 - BB Kings Blues Club 15:52 - Rolling stone Rock Room 16:07 - Billboard on Board 16:50 - Explorations Lounge Crows Nest 19:25 - Afternoon Tea 21:56 - The Buffet 25:13 - The Balcony Cabin 30:02 - The Retreat 31:19 - Specialty Dining 31:36 - Pinnacle Grill 32:18 - Tamarind & Nami Sushi 33:03 - Canaletto Italian 33:28 - Rudi's sel de mer 33:56 - Club Orange 34:48 - Spa, Gym & Wellness 36:32 - Verdict & Conclusion 44:15 - Comparing to Cunard 44:58 - Coming in 2025 ------------------------------------------------- Contact us, and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Email : bill@ritzytravelguide.com https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide/ ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill. The aim of this channel is to give interesting, and helpful insights into travel. We do not sell vacations. The information provided in this video, and all other videos on our channel, is for general entertainment purposes only. While I strive to offer helpful travel tips and advice, I am not a professional, and the content should not be considered as professional or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional, traveo, or legal advisor before making decisions related to travel, legal matters, or any specific circumstances. I am not responsible for any actions or outcomes resulting from the use of the information provided in this video. Please contact your travel agent, hotel, representative, or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.