What does Holland America Line do Better Or Worse Than Other premium Cruise Lines? I explore (in my video below) the 5 things that Holland America Line does differently and the 5 things they do the same as other premium cruise lines they compete with like Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard and P&O Cruises. I…
This is my Holland America Nieuw Statendam review and ship tour. I was one of the passengers travelling as a guest of Holland America as the ship accepted the first paying guests, and so had an early opportunity to explore and review the ship. The following are my thoughts. You can watch and see it all…
I share my Holland America Line tips in this video. Holland America Line is one of the most popular cruise lines. Discover the things you need to now about cruising with Holland America before you go. I share tips and advice on everything from what to budget for (what the fare does and does not…
Come with me on my Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Ship tour and review post the refit that took place in December 2017. As well as the changes and new introductions I also cover all the Niewu Amsterdam’s facilities and discuss entertainment, enrichment, dining, fitness and relaxation, kids, shopping, on-board services and accommodation. All while…
In this Twitter Moments you can follow the story and experiences of the Holland America Alaska Inside Passage Cruise I did from Vancouver on their Nieuw Amsterdam. @HALCruises Alaska Cruise May 2018
Come on my video tour of the revamped Holland America Line Westerdam cruise ship. During a dry dock in 2017 many new features were added to the ship that are now being rolled out across the entire Holland America fleet. These include things like EXC (Explorations Central), Rijksmuseum at Sea, the “Music Walk” (with bars…
GET YOUR FREE COPY FOR KINDLE FROM TODAY UNTIL FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER! WORTH $2,99! Cruising on Holland America by Gary Bembridge This is an eBook collection of articles and photographs with stories, advice and tips for cruising on the Holland America Line. This 64 page eBook draws on my decade of cruising as well as…
In this article I share my 11 essential Holland America tips and tricks for cruisers thinking of cruising with this line. They are based on my decade of cruising experiences and a Mediterranean cruise on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Drawing on both of these, I have put together 11 essential tips to help anyone…
I wrote an article for the Holland America Blog about the amazing Mediterranean Barbeque we had when I was on board the Nieuw Amsterdam. In the article I also talk about the other events and features on the “On Location” program they run. Read the article on their blog, and take a look at the…
Watch my video tour and thoughts on the ship: The first Nieuw Amsterdam ship was launched by Holland America LIne in 1906. The current one is the forth to take this famous name. Today, many of the 2,000 passengers congregate at the Sea View Pool at the rear of the ship for the sail-away parties.…
I never understood the fuss about towel animals. In fact I have to admit that I thought they were a rather tasteless and unfortunate nod made to please cruise passengers that lacked refinement and taste. I never imagined that I would become one of those who would be easily pleased by a bit of towel…