5 Reasons We Love HOLLAND AMERICA LINE — And YOU Should Too!

We’ve taken more than a half-dozen cruises in the past year alone, sailing with all different types of cruise lines: from mainstream resort mega-ships to ultra-luxury small ships. Yet, there’s one line that we keep coming back to: Holland America Line. Their ships, their crew, the food, the entertainment, the value... there’s a lot to love about Holland America. So whether you’ve never sailed with Holland America before or you’re one of their 5-Star Mariners, in this video let us share with you 5 of the reasons why we personally love Holland America, and why we think you should too.

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[sheshaw]

Great video. Completely agree with this assessment. Loves the classic vibe, the crow's nest and the promenade. We a huge Disney cruise fans but took our first HAL cruise last year and really enjoyed it. We are booked for Alaska in 2025 on the Nieuw Amsterdam.

[rubyclark]

HAL is my favorite line. Music walk is the main reason I sail HAL.

[Tom-pwni]

I love this, HAL is my favorite cruise line and has been since I was 30 years old, their old slogan was gracious and comfortable, and it still applies. For me the food and the crew are the best part of the experience. I think HAL gets mislabeled as being for older people instead of being labeled as for people of a certain mindset. Thank you for this update!

[marvinabugov]

Well done!

One aspect that I think you failed to note is that the “super ships” such as Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas is totally oriented to FAMILIES particularly if you have — young children. Our grandchildren are aged 3, 5 and 10 and I was amazed at how the focus was on the young. The staff dote on them ensuring that the kids / adults are “happy!”. At the end, we had to give the whole experience a 10/10 for the whole experience on the ship! We never got off the ship for two weeks. The kids just wanted to be in the kiddy pool or on the slides.

Meanwhile, it is not a cruise for couples WITHOUT — kids! As such, My wife and I without grandkids would use a cruise line such as Holland America or Oceania for example.

[brianmccarthy]

Fifteen HAL cruises so far. It is our preferred line. We love them and based on the way we are treated they love us too. I agree fully with your Promenade deck comments. Niew Amsterdamn has that wide unobstructed experience we love but Koningsdamn does have the Royal Dutch cafe and the larger venue rooms. Thanks for this video, I will refer it to newbies needing more information on all HAL has to offer.

[maxchodos]

Great video. HAL is by far our favorite line. I always feel like I'm a VIP. wonderful food, Music and we love the Crow's Nest. Don't forget the Afternoon Tea.

[brookwithnoe]

Love this video, so glad I found it. Going on my first HAL cruise soon. This was very helpful

[timmoore]

Hey Andrew & Diane
Thanks for the detailed video on Holland America. We have been on the fence on giving them a try..
Cheers 🍻🥃🍻
Thanks
Tim

[rpenhsw]

Great reporting. Food is so important. Thank you.

[marthas.]

I really enjoyed your video!! We are going to Alaska next month. Sad the Lincoln center stage is gone but your video has me excited for the other music too!!

[johnharper]

Nice video. Booked on Volendam November/December 2024 for 42 day cruise. Just our 2nd cruise. Trip of a lifetime. Learning a lot from all the videos about HAL and Volendam.

[debbiegibbs]

This is so great for us to hear as we have our first HAL coming up very soon. Cheers guys.

[christineE]

The BB kings band was fantastic, but I personally enjoyed the Rollings Stone band and billboard online more. I was sad that Lincoln Center Stage was no more, I was really looking forward to it. Holland America fits my style well, but I would love to try other lines too.

[gurley]

Great video and i agree with all of your list! We sail HAL in November (7 day Tropical Caribbean) and looking forward to it. This will be our 2nd time sailing with HAL (Alaskan Cruise that was awesome!!). I was truly looking forward to the BB King Blues Club and sad to hear that they may have gotten rid of it. I agree with you it is THE BEST music venue, and hope they bring it back.

[kathyoliva]

I do enjoy Holland America as well. Another aspect that I really love is the Afternoon tea. HAL serves the delicacies in a beautiful tiered display which was totally missing from the Majestic Princess’ afternoon tea. I love the barista made specialty coffees in the explorations cafe as you mention in your video. As well as the evening movies by the pool. HAL is my favorite cruise line as compared to Royal Carribean; carnival; Princess and NCL which I have also sailed. Thank you for your channel!

[lesleywaghorn]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. You've basically answered all my questions and sadly finished by expressing some of my concerns. I know your academic calendar makes it difficult to sail out of school holidays but I wonder if you have had the opportunity to compare HA across high/low seasons?

[davidwilliams]

Love HAL, particularly the Pinnacle class ships and private Club Orange dining areas on those three vessels.

[AvivaHadas]

So far in our cruise "life" we choose by itinerary & really found HAL to be great in Alaska, so we will be going on our third HAL cruise to AK in July.

[diannebrideson]

First cruise on Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam in November. Can't wait!

[petshopgirl]

Thank you - a great video. We're sailing on the Koningsdam to Alaska in September. Our second ever cruise, our first with HAL. Your 5 reasons are our 5 reasons. We're really looking forward to it. We like good food, quality entertainment but also to be able to just relax, read a book, and enjoy the views. We don't need or want the go karts and waterslides.