Disney Cruise Fans Try Holland America for Alaska — an Honest Review
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I would say at the most there were 20 children on this cruise ship. There was 3,000 people, 20 children.
It definitely was not flashy and you could have taken truthfully you could have taken the name Holland off of it and put any other thing.
The food on Hall of America was still excellent. It was on the buffet. It was not bad at all.
Not for Alaska.
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Sonia and Russell join us to compare their Alaska cruise aboard Holland America with their prior experiences sailing on Disney Cruise Line — and the differences are fascinating. After multiple Disney cruises, they decided to try Holland America for a port-intensive Alaska itinerary, sailing round-trip from Vancouver aboard the Koningsdam. We break down everything from booking and pricing to food, entertainment, ship vibe, demographics, ports, and whether Disney’s premium pricing is worth it for Alaska. In this episode, we cover: • Why they chose Holland America over Disney for Alaska • Pricing differences and the “Have It All” package • Embarkation in Vancouver and sailing aboard the Koningsdam • Ship atmosphere, demographics, and onboard vibe • Food highlights, specialty dining, and buffet comparisons • Entertainment, Music Walk venues, and onboard enrichment • Glacier viewing at Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier • Ports of call including Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan • How Holland America stacks up against Disney Cruise Line — and where Disney still wins This is an honest, side-by-side comparison from experienced Disney cruisers who stepped outside the Disney bubble for Alaska — and their conclusions may surprise you. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! Book Your Next Disney Cruise Line Vacation: Head over to our show sponsor My Path Unwinding Travel: https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo DCL Magazine – Your Ultimate Guide to Disney Cruise Line Tips & Tricks! Join the waitlist for DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store! https://dcl-magazine.com Stay Connected with the DCL Duo 📡 Website | https://dclduo.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo Ranked by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1), Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2), Top Disney Podcasts (#4), and Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12). Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned. #DisneyCruiseLine #HollandAmerica #AlaskaCruise #DisneyVsHolland #AlaskaCruising #CruiseComparison #DCLDuo #CruisePodcast #DisneyCruise #HollandAmericaLine #AlaskaTravel #CruiseLife #CruiseReview #Koningsdam #VancouverCruise #EndicottArm #DawesGlacier #Skagway #Juneau #Ketchikan