HAL was our first cruise to Alaska, in general we loved it, good food, good thermal suite the music walk was great, the only thing we found a little lacking was the production shows and not many specialty dining options. The good they did offer was great and loved the pizza and the Dive In. Might try them again but we have kind of settled in on NCL, we are trying Princess summer of 26. Doing the Panama Canal in Feb 25 can't wait. As far as HAL being for older crown, I'm fine with that we are in late 60s and mid 70s really didn't care for the one Carnival Cruise to Mexican Riviera ship and food was fine but crowd was young and loud, not for us.
I’ve currently got cruises booked on Royal, Carnival, NCL and MSC and this video certainly made me think a little harder about trying Holland America. Thanks for your thoughts. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for this. We've never sailed HAL and we booked the Koningsdam for Alaska next summer. I'm nervously excited about it. We're not into the water parks and rock walls, so that won't be a thing. We do like live music and good food.
One thing to remember on HA is as the crusies get longer the crowd tend to get older. I think there a couple reasons for that. Younger people that are still working may not have enough time off . Also the longer the more cost. We have only done two crusies on HA . We have a 35 day on the Koningsdam next February. I am guessing my wife, who is 55 will be one of the youngest on the ship.
I can totally see that. It makes sense. Holland offers many long cruises- which are perfect for those who are retired. Have a great time on your cruise! I loved Koningsdam.
Have you sailed onboard Holland America? What was your experience? If not- what is holding you back from cruising Holland America?
HAL was our first cruise to Alaska, in general we loved it, good food, good thermal suite the music walk was great, the only thing we found a little lacking was the production shows and not many specialty dining options. The good they did offer was great and loved the pizza and the Dive In. Might try them again but we have kind of settled in on NCL, we are trying Princess summer of 26. Doing the Panama Canal in Feb 25 can't wait. As far as HAL being for older crown, I'm fine with that we are in late 60s and mid 70s really didn't care for the one Carnival Cruise to Mexican Riviera ship and food was fine but crowd was young and loud, not for us.
Here watching! Definitely interested in this as I just won a free cruise on this line and I’m thinking of checking it out
Oh nice!!! Congrats on the big win!
Thanks for this information. You have definitely opened my mind about this cruise line.
You are very welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!
I’ve currently got cruises booked on Royal, Carnival, NCL and MSC and this video certainly made me think a little harder about trying Holland America. Thanks for your thoughts. Merry Christmas.
Great info RacQuelle.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Great review! I would love to try a fjords or Iceland cruise on Holland
That is on our list to try!
Thanks for providing your feedback. Great review!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I’m cruising on the Holland America Rotterdam in March 2025 as a solo cruiser. Looking forward to it.
Hope you have an amazing time!
Never tried HA but you have it on my radar now!
Definitely give them a try!
Thanks for this. We've never sailed HAL and we booked the Koningsdam for Alaska next summer. I'm nervously excited about it. We're not into the water parks and rock walls, so that won't be a thing. We do like live music and good food.
You will have an amazing time in Alaska! The live music is top notch for sure! Thanks for watching!
Make sure you try the Tamarind. Amazing food!!
I will be sailing in Holland hope fully on 2027 to Norway, the ships does a lot of port stops in that area.
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Hey there! Thanks for watching!
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One thing to remember on HA is as the crusies get longer the crowd tend to get older. I think there a couple reasons for that. Younger people that are still working may not have enough time off . Also the longer the more cost. We have only done two crusies on HA . We have a 35 day on the Koningsdam next February. I am guessing my wife, who is 55 will be one of the youngest on the ship.
I can totally see that. It makes sense. Holland offers many long cruises- which are perfect for those who are retired. Have a great time on your cruise! I loved Koningsdam.
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