HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ALASKA CRUISE REVIEW | Was it Worth It?

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of a seven-day Alaska cruise aboard Holland America Line's New Amsterdam. They evaluate various aspects of the voyage, beginning with dining experiences. While they found the buffet quality superior to competitors, they noted that the main dining room dinner menu was underwhelming compared to the breakfast and lunch offerings. However, they highly praised the specialty restaurants, specifically highlighting the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Cannellino's, and Rudy's. The review also covers ship amenities, noting that the pool areas were somewhat plain and the ship lacked high-energy activities like rock climbing, which is consistent with the older demographic of the passengers. Service from the crew was described as timely and friendly throughout the ship. The creators also detail their stateroom, which they found spacious with a large bathroom and a functional balcony. Finally, the video documents several shore excursions, including a glacier tour in Juneau, a zip rider experience in Icy Strait Point, a wildlife tour in Sitka, and a bear watching walk in Ketchikan, concluding that the overall experience was memorable.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.