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12 Things I Didn't Expect From Holland America

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πŸ‘οΈ 16K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 15:26
What This Creator Said
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South_pacific Β· 18 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the lines for immigration and security were excessively long causing significant delays in frustration

the Lido deck on conning Stan was a standout feature of the ship it's got a retractable glass roof

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it really the cabin was actually cozy and comfortable

the food on board the coning stand was overall good and tasty and I had some enjoyable experiences with dining

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book an inside cabin to save money and consider a private cabana for extra space
βœ“Use the tender service early to avoid long wait times
βœ“Ask bartenders to make specific cocktails even if not on the menu

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formal night participation β€” Only 10-20% of passengers dress up, so tuxedo may be unnecessary
Tender service delays β€” Expect longer wait times due to older demographic and plan accordingly

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the unique elements of Holland America's Koningsdam ship?
QHow does the dining experience compare on a sold-out cruise?
QWhat should first-timers know about formal nights and dressing up?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition1Β½ Sad BaconDining Main2Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Join me as I share my experience on my 18-night cruise to Hawaii onboard Holland America's Koningsdam. As someone who has been on many cruises, I was excited to see what this line and ship had to offer. In this video, I'll share my first impressions of HAL and I'll also talk about some of the standout features of the ship, including the Dining Room and the Lido Deck. I'll give you a tour of my inside cabin and share my thoughts on the ship's cleaning and maintenance. Finally, I'll touch on the food onboard the ship and share some of my favourite dining experiences. So sit back, relax, and join me on this journey as I explore the Koningsdam. Links to my other Holland America Koningsdam Videos Food Video 1 - https://youtu.be/eveyiiegfvM Food Video 2 - https://youtu.be/ORGptpOVM4M Inside Cabin Tour - https://youtu.be/5e9AmyWr_y4 Link to HAL Koningsdam Menus https://ko-fi.com/s/907829dfa1 #cruise #hollandamerica #koningsdam Please subscribe to my channel, it REALLY helps me and costs absolutely nothing. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQzoKbrqz2yvcq_-aSn-Fqw?sub_confirmation=1 πŸŽ‰ Love my content? You can now support me by buying me a coffee! Your support helps me create even more awesome content. Click the following link https://buymeacoffee.com/CruiseShowUK - thank you for your generosity and for being a part of this amazing community! β˜•οΈβœ¨