Holland America is a great line for people who don’t want large of crowds or too much partying, but want good food, nice staff, and some enrichment. Also very good for introverts.
i am going next week to norway at the same cruise! i am really grateful that you maked this video so i would now what to expect keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The thing I love about cruising is that you can do as much, or as little, as you want. I've done a number of cruises to Mexico (I'm in California) and I found that I no longer need to go on the excursions, so I hang out on the ship. We had the ship almost completely to ourselves! The staff was so attentive, because there was no one else there. We took a bunch of board games from the library and spent the afternoon drinking and playing games. My favorite cruise pastime is when the ship is leaving port from an excursion, the people that don't believe the "be back by five or we'll leave without you" rule. Everyone stands on deck or at their balconies encouraging the late people to run and catch the boat. Everyone cheers when they make it! It looks like you had a great time! That looks like a fun cruise to try.
Well, much nicer than I thought it would be, but not my kind of thing... I can feel claustrophobic in such spaces, although they were not as bad as I had feared. Fascinating to see. Really very interesting. The cruise line seems to have put a lot of thought into welcoming people. Still, I generally like to cook and do for myself. I also hate to be waited upon. It feels shameful, somehow. I would prefer a hike, or to sit some place alone, open, and quiet. Well, different strokes for different folks. I am happy that you had a good time. Norway was also beautiful. I love your channel.
Thank you for the great video. HAL is my favorite line and I always want to ride the Rotterdam (including the previous one). After viewing your video, I think I would enjoy this itinerary and I definitely want to go.😊
That was amazing. You did such a great job putting this together. I’ve never been on a cruise. But I’d like to someday. I enjoyed this so much while I stuffed payroll checks! ha
Beautiful footage and I appreciate that you explained what you were doing and the tidbits of info along the way. Thank you for taking us along, it was lovely
You were in my neck of the woods! 😍I live in Bergen. I also stopped in Eidfjord on my vacation this year, took a picture of that very same glacier as you, and also ended up at the port in Oslo. Loved watching your trip! And yes, it's been our wettest, coolest summer in 60 years, while your rivers have been drying up. BTW, my grandma (an American who married a Norwegian and therefore ended up here) said she loved Norway in part because it was so close to the rest of Europe. 😀
That was fun and different! Glad you had a good time! (My only cruise was over 20 yrs ago, short trip from LA to Ensenada, economy room with too may friends and no windows! Bleh! But maybe I’ll try another proper one someday) 😂💃😊👍
I went cruising in Alaska with Holland America. I love it. Very relaxing. Food and service is great! looking forward for my next adventure in Norway with Ms. Rotterdam 🚢
A very nice video and thank you for letting us come along. Looks like an extremely nice cruise and definitely one to go for for me if I can find a decent deal without the full single supplement😊 A cruise to the Fjords of 🇳🇴 is on my list and it looks stunning❤
My sister and her husband are big fans of Holland America. As an Art Major, it would be no big surprise that she seems to enjoy the artwork on every ship she has sailed. She likes some of the entertainment, which I would guess would be their (Holland America) goal. That there be at least one show that everyone would enjoy. I have never been on a cruise ship as being onboard a ship is something he vowed he would never do again once he finished his military career after leaving the USS Neverdock. ; D He has recently departed and once my brain gets used to the idea, I think I will put a cruise back on the table to consider. A cruise to/from Norway has a much better appeal than the Caribbean, but what do I know? Thanks for a good overview of your cruise! I enjoyed it!
Very well done video - thank you! Sailing on sister ship Koningsdam to Hawaii for 17 days in January 2024. First time to sail Holland America and I can't wait!😃
I can’t wait to sail on Holland America again. We booked the greenhouse spa package for the entire week and I loved that therapy pool. The food and entertainment was and still looks superb! You’re right about the distance issues from the US. We tried to do a Norway cruise this October but the airfare was ridiculous. Someday 🤞. Great video, Diane!
18:42 oh man you should have done the Extreme Flam with the zipline 🙂 But then, that's the good thing about cruising I suppose, lots of options. 🙂 btw is there, by chance, a nearby town called Flim? Or are there Flims to be found in Flam? Just kidding lol 😂
Looks like fun, but you must like the boat experience as much as the off-boat trips (so, maybe you see less of the country than you would otherwise.) I LOVE the idea of you cruising with your dad. How nice and I'm sure it will be great fun.
I feel so sorry for you, because this weather this summer was quite ugly in Norway. When sunny, this country is definitively one the most beautiful you can visit.
Did a 14 day cruise on Rotterdam last July, was absolutely amazing, won derful time. Great ship and a beautiful country. May well have been on your ship ofc, given the 14 day cruise we did started in Amsterdam, went to Rotterdam instead in the middle due to Amsterdam canal being restricted, then ended in Rotterdam too for the same reason.
Love your video! I was just on the Koningsdam to Alaska last week. It was our first cruise ever, and HAL was amazing!! Now we want to go to Norway and I stumbled across your video and the room is exactly the same of what we had! I can still hear the elevator saying "mozart deck" - What month did you travel there? We are thinking late may next year - Thanks!
Hi Christina, thank you for watching. I hope you had a BLAST in Alaska. Great time of year to go. Norway is stunning and I think because we went there before Alaska, I spoiled myself. We went in July and you still definitely need a hoody and jacket. It was quite cool (40sF) in Flam once we took the railroad up the mountain, so dress warmly... and even moreso if you go in May. Oslo was the only place we could get away with tshirts, low 70s. As someone who hates hot weather, it was perfect summer weather for me!
Thank you for sharing this, I’ve always been interested in a cruise but afraid maybe I’d be letdown and seasick. This helped a lot, let me see what to expect! I really appreciate your attention to details. I won’t be going anytime soon, it this one is definitely a goal for the next 2 to 3 years :)
Could you please please please please tell me where you went hiking and if there are other opportunities to get away from people and do some hiking?
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On my bucket list. Done Alaska (x4) Hawaii, Ca Coast, and Panama Canal on HAL and we enjoy it. Any recommendations on what ports to visit? How many days prior to sailing should one arrive? Coming from Calif. We love the Neptune Suites and Lounge. Thanks for sharing.
We loved Flam and also seeing Oslo. But honestly you can't go wrong with any of the Norway itineraries. Everything is beautiful. From Cali, I'd say make sure you're there 2-3 days in advance to make sure delays don't get in the way of your trip. There's no shortage of things to do in Amsterdam so even 4-5 days early would work too.
On my bucket list. Doing the Panama Canal full transit in Feb on Zaandam and after that planning on a Norway adventure on HAL. Any excursions you would recommend? Thanks for video
Loved the cruise. I've never done a cruise but you have piqued my curiosity. Norway seems like an ideal destination--especially as we are having triple digit temps here in Northern CA right now. Lots of beautiful scenery. Did you get any sense of the Norwegian people? Being on a cruise probably proivdes a lot less opportunity to mingle & get to know the people who live there. Where are you & your father going to go?
Yes, they take allergies seriously and even at the buffet, the person who made the food was often the one serving it (and if not, could find out about ingredients easily). As I showed in the video, you have a look at the main dining room menu the day before so they have time to check everything. If I had a life threatening peanut allergy though, I'm not sure I'd ever eat out anywhere. Just too risky.
The mini fridge... you have to pay for that? I've never cruised but I was under the impression that just about everything was included in your ticket. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks!
Thank you very much for sharing this video. We are planning a Norway cruise with the Rotterdam next year. Heard you talking about "rocking of the ship". My wife is very nervous for getting sea sickness. She gets motion sickness while driving a car in the mountains. Did you take any medicine? Which one?
I had Bonine with me but as it turned out we didn't need it. There were a few times when you could tell you were moving but it wasn't anything strong enough to warrant my Bonine. I'm sensitive to motion as well. But it's all dependent on the weather. Definitely look into the patch behind the ear. I've heard they work great. Have a great trip!
Not scary as all. There's always the possibility of bad weather on a cruise and the North Sea isn't any different. If you're prone to seasickness, I'd take Bonine or similar just in case. ;-)
Both were brand new ships and staff was great on both, but HAL is a bit more low-key with entertainment such as a string quartet whereas Costa had a their own rendition of The Voice singing show. HAL had an older crowd overall, so think fewer kids running around, and I found the food to be better on HAL. But it's not an apples to apples comparison since they were different destinations. Just two different vibes. ;-)
Very helpfull Diane! Do you think it's fun for a honeymoon? And do you think staying on the boat, so no day trips is fun enough knowing there a plenty of things to do on the boat?
Hi there, it really depends what you're looking for. Holland America isn't a party ship so you won't find crazy gameshows and contests or indoor rock climbing or anything like that. Their focus is more on music, smaller entertainment shows and quality food and drink. The crowd will be older than a Carnival cruise, so if you just want to lounge by the pool, have great food, take in some refined entertainment and enjoy your cabin, I think you'd have a great time. But if you want a party ship with a lot of entertainment and ice skating and sky diving and that sort of thing, HAL doesn't offer that. On sea days, their library room was amazing and their spa and gym were also A+. We enjoyed the casino and music as well when we weren't out on an excursion. Hope that helps!
Sounds right, yes. No pigeon or octopus. Quality food, lots of simple stuff done well. Prime rib, a carving station with turkey, vegetarian options, sushi, sandwiches, a salad bar and so much more at the buffet
We are doing this exact cruise in 2 weeks. I have a food allergy, do I need to do anything before boarding to ensure I have the necessary food options?
I let them know once I was on board and everything was fine but maybe you can note it on your booking ahead of time if you contact customer service. You should be fine though once you get on board. They were really accommodating Hope you have a great trip!
That was fun - gorgeous: and the "typical cruises" make me cringe. Thank you. By the way, for your Amazon book list, I'd recommend three more books. The first: "My Family and Other Animals" by British naturalist Gerald Durrell. (The audiobook is incredibly charming. If you enjoy Peter Mayle, you'll love Gerald Durrell.) The second: "The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed." The third: "The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: The Ultimate Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed."
13:34 You are cute and have nice feet! But, no non-alcoholic options? I don't drink...have tried it a couple times, but anything with alcohol in it tastes nasty to me! lol. I would go with other dinner options where you can have a non-alcoholic drink 🙂 Holland America is on the short list of cruise options for me, regardless, because it uses a good flag, Netherlands, instead of using a Flag of Convenience 🙂 I would go with NCL Pride of America (only NCL ship I would use, their others are FoC), National Geographic (only the four US Flag ones), Costa (Italian), P&O UK (the four British flag ones), Holland America (netherlands), Aida (Italy), Ponant (France) or Viking (norway). 🙂
$17 for 5 oz of wine!! After paying thousands for the cruise, the price gouging and Nickel and Diming are a bit much for me. Personally, I don’t drink on cruises for this reason. Make the prices reasonable and you’ll make more money in volume… not to mention create happy customers in an industry and relies on repeat customers. #idiots
It is a ship, and not a boat. i.e., less than 100 feet is a boat. Do not lose more cruise connoisseurs by not knowing the difference . Also, stop repeating yourself in your postings. MacDonalds??? Bye, bye!
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This looks like my kind of cruise! Very easy going, no over exertion, and low temps in the middle of summer. Thanks for this!
Our pleasure!
Holland America is a great line for people who don’t want large of crowds or too much partying, but want good food, nice staff, and some enrichment. Also very good for introverts.
Norway is beyond stunning!! Thank you, and Tom, for sharing your vacation!
Norway is a dream destination for me! Loved this, looked like a great time. Thank you!
i am going next week to norway at the same cruise! i am really grateful that you maked this video so i would now what to expect keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun!!! So glad the video was helpful!
I love that you won the flower raffle! 😊
Yessss, was so nice to have fresh flowers for the week!
The thing I love about cruising is that you can do as much, or as little, as you want. I've done a number of cruises to Mexico (I'm in California) and I found that I no longer need to go on the excursions, so I hang out on the ship. We had the ship almost completely to ourselves! The staff was so attentive, because there was no one else there. We took a bunch of board games from the library and spent the afternoon drinking and playing games.
My favorite cruise pastime is when the ship is leaving port from an excursion, the people that don't believe the "be back by five or we'll leave without you" rule. Everyone stands on deck or at their balconies encouraging the late people to run and catch the boat. Everyone cheers when they make it!
It looks like you had a great time! That looks like a fun cruise to try.
Well, much nicer than I thought it would be, but not my kind of thing... I can feel claustrophobic in such spaces, although they were not as bad as I had feared. Fascinating to see. Really very interesting. The cruise line seems to have put a lot of thought into welcoming people. Still, I generally like to cook and do for myself. I also hate to be waited upon. It feels shameful, somehow. I would prefer a hike, or to sit some place alone, open, and quiet. Well, different strokes for different folks. I am happy that you had a good time. Norway was also beautiful. I love your channel.
I have never taken a cruise so this was a wonderful introduction to a beautiful ship, thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous . This cruise is on my bucket list and I am coming from the Caribbean . I have cruised with Holland America and I loved it .
Always wanted to go to Oslo, but I have been to Flåm, Olden, Hagusund and Stavanger.
Thank you for the great video. HAL is my favorite line and I always want to ride the Rotterdam (including the previous one). After viewing your video, I think I would enjoy this itinerary and I definitely want to go.😊
You defined Holland America cruising perfectly! Thank you. Looks like a fabulous cruise.
Norway has been on my go-to list for years. It does look absolutely stunning! The ship looked really well run and immaculate and the food - wow.
It is incredible.
Flåm is the best place in Norway.
Hi, i loved the way you edited this video. Loved your relaxed tone and great commentary. This cruuseline looks awesome!
That was stunning! Thank you I am glad y’all had a beautiful time!💚
Thanks so much!!
That was amazing. You did such a great job putting this together. I’ve never been on a cruise. But I’d like to someday. I enjoyed this so much while I stuffed payroll checks! ha
Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful footage and I appreciate that you explained what you were doing and the tidbits of info along the way. Thank you for taking us along, it was lovely
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice to hear you enjoyed your stay in my beautiful and lovely country!
A former french who became norwegian for 22 years ago.
Cheers from Bergen!
Thank you! 😃
You get champagne? And Veuve? Plus treats? Very lucky ❤ Your first cruise? Very, very lucky 😍
You were in my neck of the woods! 😍I live in Bergen. I also stopped in Eidfjord on my vacation this year, took a picture of that very same glacier as you, and also ended up at the port in Oslo. Loved watching your trip!
And yes, it's been our wettest, coolest summer in 60 years, while your rivers have been drying up.
BTW, my grandma (an American who married a Norwegian and therefore ended up here) said she loved Norway in part because it was so close to the rest of Europe. 😀
That was fun and different! Glad you had a good time! (My only cruise was over 20 yrs ago, short trip from LA to Ensenada, economy room with too may friends and no windows! Bleh! But maybe I’ll try another proper one someday) 😂💃😊👍
Thank you for taking us along on your Norway cruise with Tom. It looked fantastic! 😊
You're very welcome!
I went cruising in Alaska with Holland America. I love it. Very relaxing. Food and service is great! looking forward for my next adventure in Norway with Ms. Rotterdam 🚢
A very nice video and thank you for letting us come along. Looks like an extremely nice cruise and definitely one to go for for me if I can find a decent deal without the full single supplement😊 A cruise to the Fjords of 🇳🇴 is on my list and it looks stunning❤
We were on this ship in June also sailing in Norway. Beautiful ship and loved Norway.
You lucky Hound, Norway simply rocks. Great video
My sister and her husband are big fans of Holland America. As an Art Major, it would be no big surprise that she seems to enjoy the artwork on every ship she has sailed. She likes some of the entertainment, which I would guess would be their (Holland America) goal. That there be at least one show that everyone would enjoy. I have never been on a cruise ship as being onboard a ship is something he vowed he would never do again once he finished his military career after leaving the USS Neverdock. ; D
He has recently departed and once my brain gets used to the idea, I think I will put a cruise back on the table to consider. A cruise to/from Norway has a much better appeal than the Caribbean, but what do I know?
Thanks for a good overview of your cruise! I enjoyed it!
Thank you for the review. We're doing this in June!
Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip!!
Love the way you did this video. TFS
The first cruise I went on was with Holland America. The Vollendam. It was great!
Awesome, was it Alaska?
@@OuiInFrance, from New York to Bermuda!
Never been on a cruise but this looked like a really nice trip!
It really was and Norway in the summer is perfection!
Very well done video - thank you! Sailing on sister ship Koningsdam to Hawaii for 17 days in January 2024. First time to sail Holland America and I can't wait!😃
Have fun! Great ship and itinerary!!
this was such a peaceful and informative vlog thank you for sharing this
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video - thank you so much for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can’t wait to sail on Holland America again. We booked the greenhouse spa package for the entire week and I loved that therapy pool. The food and entertainment was and still looks superb! You’re right about the distance issues from the US. We tried to do a Norway cruise this October but the airfare was ridiculous. Someday 🤞. Great video, Diane!
Ooooh when are you going? The spa is sooo nice. Yes, the airfares (especially now) from the US are not great. Glad you enjoyed this one, thanks!
Very nice video!
Thank you🩷
18:42 oh man you should have done the Extreme Flam with the zipline 🙂 But then, that's the good thing about cruising I suppose, lots of options. 🙂 btw is there, by chance, a nearby town called Flim? Or are there Flims to be found in Flam? Just kidding lol 😂
Salut Diane ! This video was amazing.
Glad you liked it!!
We really enjoyed this vlog! Great job! I never thought I’d want to cruise on Holland, but that’s changed 😊.
So glad!
Thanks for the video. We are looking at Scandinavian/Baltic cruise or Norway Fjords and have been looking at HAL, this is helpful.
Looks like fun, but you must like the boat experience as much as the off-boat trips (so, maybe you see less of the country than you would otherwise.) I LOVE the idea of you cruising with your dad. How nice and I'm sure it will be great fun.
Yes, we can't wait!
I cannot imagine how good 50F feels after 100+ degree weather. Enjoy!
I feel so sorry for you, because this weather this summer was quite ugly in Norway. When sunny, this country is definitively one the most beautiful you can visit.
Well done. Merci. Thinking about booking my first cruise. 👍👏
You're very welcome! Yes, check them out, so many great destinations!
Did a 14 day cruise on Rotterdam last July, was absolutely amazing, won derful time. Great ship and a beautiful country.
May well have been on your ship ofc, given the 14 day cruise we did started in Amsterdam, went to Rotterdam instead in the middle due to Amsterdam canal being restricted, then ended in Rotterdam too for the same reason.
Glad you had a great trip!!
Love your video! I was just on the Koningsdam to Alaska last week. It was our first cruise ever, and HAL was amazing!! Now we want to go to Norway and I stumbled across your video and the room is exactly the same of what we had! I can still hear the elevator saying "mozart deck" - What month did you travel there? We are thinking late may next year - Thanks!
Hi Christina, thank you for watching. I hope you had a BLAST in Alaska. Great time of year to go. Norway is stunning and I think because we went there before Alaska, I spoiled myself. We went in July and you still definitely need a hoody and jacket. It was quite cool (40sF) in Flam once we took the railroad up the mountain, so dress warmly... and even moreso if you go in May. Oslo was the only place we could get away with tshirts, low 70s. As someone who hates hot weather, it was perfect summer weather for me!
Thank you for sharing this, I’ve always been interested in a cruise but afraid maybe I’d be letdown and seasick. This helped a lot, let me see what to expect! I really appreciate your attention to details. I won’t be going anytime soon, it this one is definitely a goal for the next 2 to 3 years :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Could you please please please please tell me where you went hiking and if there are other opportunities to get away from people and do some hiking?
On my bucket list. Done Alaska (x4) Hawaii, Ca Coast, and Panama Canal on HAL and we enjoy it. Any recommendations on what ports to visit? How many days prior to sailing should one arrive? Coming from Calif. We love the Neptune Suites and Lounge. Thanks for sharing.
We loved Flam and also seeing Oslo. But honestly you can't go wrong with any of the Norway itineraries. Everything is beautiful. From Cali, I'd say make sure you're there 2-3 days in advance to make sure delays don't get in the way of your trip. There's no shortage of things to do in Amsterdam so even 4-5 days early would work too.
@@OuiInFrance thank you for the advice.
Thankyou 😊
Great food .older crowd ,older but cared for ships
On my bucket list. Doing the Panama Canal full transit in Feb on Zaandam and after that planning on a Norway adventure on HAL. Any excursions you would recommend? Thanks for video
Thank you for this wonderful review! :)
Do you need wifi for the navigator app?
Great video. What time of year was this? Thanks
July ;-)
Loved the cruise. I've never done a cruise but you have piqued my curiosity. Norway seems like an ideal destination--especially as we are having triple digit temps here in Northern CA right now. Lots of beautiful scenery. Did you get any sense of the Norwegian people? Being on a cruise probably proivdes a lot less opportunity to mingle & get to know the people who live there. Where are you & your father going to go?
Nice video, Diane!
love our formal outfit
Did you feel like you had enough time at each stop?
Sailing on her in 2026 for a 21 day trip to Norway. Thanks for sharing
Oooh, so fun! You're going to love it. Thx for watching!
How comfortable did you feel with the kitchen? Does the staff give the impression they really understand?
Yes, they take allergies seriously and even at the buffet, the person who made the food was often the one serving it (and if not, could find out about ingredients easily). As I showed in the video, you have a look at the main dining room menu the day before so they have time to check everything. If I had a life threatening peanut allergy though, I'm not sure I'd ever eat out anywhere. Just too risky.
The mini fridge... you have to pay for that? I've never cruised but I was under the impression that just about everything was included in your ticket. Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks!
Items in the minibar are not included in your fare, nor are drinks unless you have a drink package.
Excellent Job Miss , new sub .
Welcome!
Thank you very much for sharing this video. We are planning a Norway cruise with the Rotterdam next year. Heard you talking about "rocking of the ship". My wife is very nervous for getting sea sickness. She gets motion sickness while driving a car in the mountains. Did you take any medicine? Which one?
I had Bonine with me but as it turned out we didn't need it. There were a few times when you could tell you were moving but it wasn't anything strong enough to warrant my Bonine. I'm sensitive to motion as well. But it's all dependent on the weather. Definitely look into the patch behind the ear. I've heard they work great. Have a great trip!
Hi. Am having doubts about cruising on the notorious North Sea. Is it really dangerous & scary? What’s your experience?Thanks!
Not scary as all. There's always the possibility of bad weather on a cruise and the North Sea isn't any different. If you're prone to seasickness, I'd take Bonine or similar just in case. ;-)
@@OuiInFrance thanks!
Thanks for this! I know the destinations were very different but how did this cruise line compare to Costa?
Both were brand new ships and staff was great on both, but HAL is a bit more low-key with entertainment such as a string quartet whereas Costa had a their own rendition of The Voice singing show. HAL had an older crowd overall, so think fewer kids running around, and I found the food to be better on HAL. But it's not an apples to apples comparison since they were different destinations. Just two different vibes. ;-)
Very helpfull Diane! Do you think it's fun for a honeymoon? And do you think staying on the boat, so no day trips is fun enough knowing there a plenty of things to do on the boat?
Hi there, it really depends what you're looking for. Holland America isn't a party ship so you won't find crazy gameshows and contests or indoor rock climbing or anything like that. Their focus is more on music, smaller entertainment shows and quality food and drink. The crowd will be older than a Carnival cruise, so if you just want to lounge by the pool, have great food, take in some refined entertainment and enjoy your cabin, I think you'd have a great time. But if you want a party ship with a lot of entertainment and ice skating and sky diving and that sort of thing, HAL doesn't offer that.
On sea days, their library room was amazing and their spa and gym were also A+. We enjoyed the casino and music as well when we weren't out on an excursion. Hope that helps!
How do you let them know about a food allergy
I just walked up to one of the managers in the buffet when I'd eat there and made sure my waiter knew about it in the main dining room.
Is it fair to say the food is a mix of Euro-American ? I suppose it gives the choice of familiar & discovery whichever side of the pond you are from.
Sounds right, yes. No pigeon or octopus. Quality food, lots of simple stuff done well. Prime rib, a carving station with turkey, vegetarian options, sushi, sandwiches, a salad bar and so much more at the buffet
We are doing this exact cruise in 2 weeks. I have a food allergy, do I need to do anything before boarding to ensure I have the necessary food options?
I let them know once I was on board and everything was fine but maybe you can note it on your booking ahead of time if you contact customer service. You should be fine though once you get on board. They were really accommodating Hope you have a great trip!
@@OuiInFrance Thanks so much! We are so excited! :) I really appreciate the reply, as well as the well-documented trip!
They used to have Tubs. I don't like showers.
That was fun - gorgeous: and the "typical cruises" make me cringe. Thank you.
By the way, for your Amazon book list, I'd recommend three more books. The first: "My Family and Other Animals" by British naturalist Gerald Durrell. (The audiobook is incredibly charming. If you enjoy Peter Mayle, you'll love Gerald Durrell.) The second: "The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed." The third: "The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: The Ultimate Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed."
“Twerking contests”. Lol
Welcome to my country.
Meryl Streep ..that's who you remind me of .
i thought the view was tom! lol
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13:34 You are cute and have nice feet! But, no non-alcoholic options? I don't drink...have tried it a couple times, but anything with alcohol in it tastes nasty to me! lol. I would go with other dinner options where you can have a non-alcoholic drink 🙂 Holland America is on the short list of cruise options for me, regardless, because it uses a good flag, Netherlands, instead of using a Flag of Convenience 🙂
I would go with NCL Pride of America (only NCL ship I would use, their others are FoC), National Geographic (only the four US Flag ones), Costa (Italian), P&O UK (the four British flag ones), Holland America (netherlands), Aida (Italy), Ponant (France) or Viking (norway). 🙂
$17 for 5 oz of wine!! After paying thousands for the cruise, the price gouging and Nickel and Diming are a bit much for me. Personally, I don’t drink on cruises for this reason. Make the prices reasonable and you’ll make more money in volume… not to mention create happy customers in an industry and relies on repeat customers. #idiots
Oh gosh…it is not a boat, it’s “ship”.
Nicely done. Too big of a ship, too many people for me.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It is a ship, and not a boat. i.e., less than 100 feet is a boat. Do not lose more cruise connoisseurs by not knowing the difference . Also, stop repeating yourself in your postings.
MacDonalds???
Bye, bye!
kristens twenty first
lisa pruniers lips pursed
bird shirts table cursed
I came here to see some beautiful Norway, but sorry. Disappointed.
Here's a door, and over here is a chair. Zzzzzzzz
Visiting Norway? Thanks but no thanks!
Most disappointing cruise line - to date - 20 years later - never recommend it or travel on it again
Too much meat on your video. Poor animals that didn't have a say.
Nice video, Diane!
Thank you!