Celebrity Cruises Vs. Holland America - Which Is Right For You?
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Holland America they tend to do more of the classic Cruise um idea right and I've heard that about Holland America that you know it's it kind of hearkens back to obviously Holland has a lot of history but it hearkens back to the history that it's more of a classic experience
celebrity is going to be kind of a more um updated New Age type experience
service was great on both cruise lines but I will say that I think Holland America has always been known for their staff
I don't think you can go wrong on any Cruise Line whether it's these two or any other it's just a fun great experience
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Celebrity Cruises Vs. Holland America - Which Is Right For You? In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken sits down with Mary Ellsworth, a travel advisor with Cruise and Travel Experts, to compare two premium cruise lines: Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line (HAL). Mary provides an insightful overview of how these lines stack up against each other, highlighting Holland America's "Classic" appeal and diving into the differences in package offerings, including the explanation of non-refundable deposits and the choice between à la carte versus included fares. The discussion touches on the onboard differences between the two lines, with a focus on Celebrity’s newer ships and the innovations aboard the Celebrity Ascent. Ken and Mary also compare the demographics of typical passengers, their Alaska itineraries, and which line caters best to families. They explore the dining options, including HAL's Global Fish Program, and compare the service levels on both lines. The conversation wraps up with a comparison of the loyalty programs, price points, and overall value, culminating in Mary’s final thoughts. This episode is packed with expert advice for anyone considering a cruise with Celebrity or Holland America! #realtravelexperts #celebritycruises #hollandamerica #askarealtravelexpert https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise and Travel Experts Contact Mary : mellsworth@cruiseandtravelexperts.com Cruise & Travel Experts Website: https://cruiseandtravelexperts.com Image & Video Credits HAL Video Clips & Images Courtesy of Holland America Line Celebrity Video Clips & Images Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Special Guest, Mary Ellsworth 01:19 Overview comparison 01:35 Holland America stands out as "Classic" 02:13 Package comparisons 02:56 Non-refundable deposit explained 04:12 A la carte vs included fares 04:58 On board differences 06:16 Celebrity's newer ships 07:54 Celebrity Ascent innovations 10:09 Demographics comparison 11:05 Alaska 11:41 Other itineraries 13:12 Families - who does it best 14:22 Dining compared 17:04 HAL's Global Fish Program 17:58 Service compared 19:23 Loyalty Programs 20:49 Price point & value compared 21:40 Final thoughts 21:58 Contact Mary 22:31 Mary's future travels