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CRUISE NEWS! Princess vs Holland America: What We Love... & What We Don't

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The dining room food has been really, really good. I would say that it is ranked from um you know, between my normal fine, but it has um in most cases been really, really good.

The crew on this ship is happy to be here, happy to please. Can't do enough for you. And I love that and I miss that.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a reusable plastic water bottle to refill with canned water since Holland America doesn't allow bringing outside bottles on embarkation.
Don't throw a whole cruise line away because of one bad experience or one specific ship issue.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room service costsBe aware that many room service items, including basic beverages like Diet Coke, incur extra charges.
Water restrictionsYou cannot bring outside bottles of water on board during embarkation; use canned water provided or bring a refillable bottle to use once on board.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Holland America's food compare to Princess Cruises?
QWhat are the buffet hours on Holland America?
QAre there extra costs for room service beverages on Holland America?
QHow is the cabin storage and bathroom size on Holland America's Zuiderdam?
QIs the crew on Holland America better than Princess?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Sad BaconDining Room Service1½ Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconCabin Interior1½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Norfolk
St. John, New Brunswick2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

After spending several days aboard Holland America's Zuiderdam, we're ready to share our honest impressions—and compare it with Princess Cruises. Neither cruise line is perfect, and that's exactly what makes this discussion interesting. Today Allison talks about: What Holland America does exceptionally well Where Princess still has the advantage Dining comparisons Beverage options Buffet hours Specialty touches Why we'd happily sail both cruise lines again The best cruise line often depends on the itinerary, your travel style, and what matters most to you. Which one would you choose? 🚢 We'd love to hear from you in the comments! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let’s Go! Travel Tips as we share the latest Cruise News Today, cruise travel tips, and insights from destinations around the world—from Alaska and the Caribbean to Europe, including the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway, and beyond. We invite you to share your experiences in the comments so we can all learn how to make the most of our cruise vacations. Thank you, and God bless you! 🏪 Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merch Store: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 YouTube Merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 Share your travel photos in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips === CONTACT INFO === ✉ USPS Mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 ✉ Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #cruisetips #letsgotraveltips #cruiseupdates #cruisetravel