Have you taken a cruise with Holland America Line? What do you like most about the brand’s cruise ships?
@brentshuffler1234
2 жыл бұрын
The dining options are excellent. At times, there was a queue for the main dining room (for those choosing Any Time dining), but the quality of food and the daily changing of menus make any cruise memorable. The Lido Deck is a unique configuration on this ship: not just a buffet but a buffet of buffets, each arranged as a little cafe. This provides immense variety whilst dispersing guests across the space to minimise queues and waiting times.
@brentshuffler1234
2 жыл бұрын
The range of music and entertainment is also impressive: from rock and roll to blues to classical. The new stage featured on the Rotterdam is unique in all my years of cruising and vacations. The entire wall around the stage transforms into videographic accompaniment for each production as well as extended screens for the documentaries that accompany each talk/presentation e.g., about ports to be visited or topics of general interest. The Captain's weekly talk is always well attended and likewise puts the full-wall screens to good use.
@transitspotter
2 жыл бұрын
In away this ship looks very similar to the Konningsdam when we sailed during the summer
@Laurie03
Жыл бұрын
I have taken 2 Alaskan cruises on Holland America as well as a cruise from Boston to Nova Scotia, all three cruises were wonderful. The food, services, ship, and all the other amenities were excellent! I can’t wait for my next cruise which will be on a Holland American ship.
@keng3508
Жыл бұрын
Two more weeks baby!!!!!!!!!!!
@BTLemming
Жыл бұрын
Cruising Norway in April/May on the Rotterdam, and this is by far the best ship tour video I’ve ever seen. Thanks for posting.
@TheArmouredArmadillo
Жыл бұрын
It;s a great time, did Norway onboard last summer.
@J4YM33..S1LLY
Жыл бұрын
To Alaska?
@user-sv7ut7cl7u
Жыл бұрын
A good video showing food and entertainment. Many Videos tend to show the fun side. How about showing more on the stateroom and what amenities HAL Rotterdam provide. Basics like soap and body lotion don't seem to be provided. How about showing the medical centre if any, for emergency cases. How about sharing about temperature setting in common areas, eg in summer, spring or autumn. Useful tips for dressing. Thanks.
@sergel02
2 жыл бұрын
That theater and crow’s nest are amazing!
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are both great spaces!
@nancyb4977
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful tour. We will be taking the Rotterdam Nov ‘23 to the ABC islands. It will be our first with this cruise line and look forward to the different offerings that others don’t have, like music and lectures. No slides, rock walls, or racing tracks needed. Food and drinks looked scrumptious!
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We think you will have a great time. Happy cruising.
@juanitafurtado8805
2 жыл бұрын
Really excellent tour. The photography is outstanding! realley liked the highlighted deck plan, too.
@jackiebeck9065
Жыл бұрын
I’m sailing on the Rotterdam in February of 2023, the same time as the Super Bowl. Do you have a guess as to which venue would be showing the game? Thank You!
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Have fun! They will show it at a few venues. The main pool has a screen for movies, but I can also see them putting it on in the BB Kings Blues club too.
@gamebosses6646
2 жыл бұрын
i am going on a cruise with rotterdam tomorrow
@candymok635
7 ай бұрын
Does the BB King live band play some classic soft music / songs to meet different types of guests or split the time for some other guests taste.
@kimbenson118
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video- we will sail on Rotterdam in August- have a question- are there outlets on either side of the bed? My husband uses a cpap machine and not sure if I need to bring a long extension cord- thanks
@philhardy6470
Жыл бұрын
We’re on the Rotterdam, in May 2024, Norway. We cannot wait, waiting your video, just makes us more excited to get on this beautiful ship. Great video, thanks.
@s94211
Жыл бұрын
My husband, mother, and I are cruising on this ship in August. This was such a great, informative review. Thank you!
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
So glad you found the video helpful. Have a great cruise.
@candymok635
7 ай бұрын
I heard other HAL ships do play some Latin & Ballroom music in BBKing club. Is it ok to do that for the live band singers ? Or they do know the other kind of songs?
@arl4945
Жыл бұрын
Daughter cried during the music and nature show/concert on the New Statendam, I can't rcmd. this show for anyone with a tender heart (she's 24), it was the brutal reality of mother nature & the hierarchy of the wild kingdom up close. I followed after she left. People were laughing at the chase/kill, we found that strange also. Just a heads up ya'll!
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. We enjoy the BBC Earth productions and find them first rate.
@Chris_de_S
4 ай бұрын
Seen it. No big deal folks.....
@FraserAtSea
Жыл бұрын
Just in the final stages of booking 21 nights on this beauty for later this year - thanks very much for this video!
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@terrymullally209
Жыл бұрын
Are the refrigerators in the state rooms?
@Jsallette99
Жыл бұрын
Great Tour!! I love HAL.. Look forward to sailing on Rotterdam. I have sailed Niew Statendam, which this ship seems very similar. You did a great job showcasing the entire ship.
@jlgood50
Жыл бұрын
A very enlightening tour of the Rotterdam! Have not sailed on HAL as of yet. Curious to know, if they offer a variety of Gluten Free meals....
@vonniebench
Жыл бұрын
We'll be on the Rotterdam in November in 2024 on a nine day Southern Caribbean! We've sailed NCL for the last six sailings, once on RCL. Not sure how nice the casino is? We do like to game, and especially play video poker. We are both musicians, and looking forward to the diverse music venues instead of go-carts, vitual laser tag rooms, waterslides, and on and on. I must be getting old as I want to learn pickle ball.
@ottohome
Жыл бұрын
??? Trying to decide between two Panama Canal cruises. The HA Rotterdam Ft Lauderdale to San Diego Jan 4th through 19th, 2024. Or the Emerald Princess Ft Lauderdale to LA Jan 22- Feb 6 2024. We love peace and quiet, relaxing, beauty, good quality food, Enrichment (especially regarding the places the ship is going), probably prefer great productions over great music, but both are good. Care nothing for the casinos and bars. Have cruised both lines, Princess a year or so before Covid, HA right after cruising to Alaska reopened following Covid. We really loved both, but imagine they’ve changed in many ways? Any thoughts/opinions out there? I know Princess goes through new locks, can’t tell about HA..? Would really love to do the old locks 🤷🏻♀️
@outandabout9794
2 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you. I would love to sail on Holland's Rotterdam.
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the ship tour!
@bradh3139
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an amazing and thorough tour. Our first HAL cruise is on Rotterdam in 101 days. I anticipate much time staggering and stumbling on the Music Walk (especially BB King’s and Billboard). Also gotta visit The Retreat, Crow’s Nest and thermal lounge. So excited about all aspects, as this will be our first cruise since January, 2020. Thanks again for a terrific presentation!
@alej8902
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome full cruise ship tour 🛳🌅🌊
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we are glad you liked the ship tour. Rotterdam is a great ship.
@pathaaf9747
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have you cruised with Holland America?
@lanimorgan2379
Жыл бұрын
Great tour of the ship. Also like the order of the tour and showing of the deck plan to get an idea of where you are on the ship. Thanks again!
@rosejimschenk3742
Жыл бұрын
Does this ship have self laundry
@thomasyarnall999
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that HAL didn't do more to differentiate the three Pinnacle class ships. They are almost completely identical down to the décor.
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
They are all similar, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it.
@benjaminsmith2287
6 ай бұрын
Few cruise lines do that anymore. Sister ships tend to be the same and I find that boring. There was a time when ships were a bit different in color schemes and patterns and the Celebrity Century class ships of the mid 1990s were very different from one area to the other among sister ships.
@sidxn3561
Жыл бұрын
Overall, would you prefer MSC seascape or Holland American Rotterdam?
@tonyresendes1159
Жыл бұрын
On this ship tomorrow dec 21st
@iamtheirnana
Жыл бұрын
How did you enjoy the ship? Are there US outlets in the cabin?
@sofienummers
2 жыл бұрын
Also, if you would go to a complimentary eating place like the Grand Dutch Cafe, is it frowned upon if you don't order a beverage? I don't have a drinking package and while I would like to drink a few "fancier" stuff for costs occasionally, if I just want a cup of tea I can get it for free in the buffet...
@sofienummers
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely tour! Can I bring food and drinks from the lido market to other places? Like my state room or the sun deck?
@Chris_de_S
4 ай бұрын
YES
@conandufour638
Жыл бұрын
Just curious: Which board games did they have in the board game room?
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
We don’t remember exactly, but your standards games. Pretty sure they had games like Monopoly or scramble. Things like that. Hope it helps.
@laurawoods2402
Жыл бұрын
Well done video…enjoyed it…thank you! We’re you able to see cabin 4055? First time in an obstructed cabin and I am worried 😂
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Unfortunately, we were not able to see those obstructed view balconies. Have a great cruise.
@johnfantozzi7235
Жыл бұрын
We are booked Neptune Rotterdam over New Years. Some confusion about the balcony. Is the Balcony wrap around? Also do you think they will allow us to bring the balcony table inside room?
@rosaliekahn2757
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@stevedisbrow8236
Жыл бұрын
Celebrity & Princess have a sauna area. Does HA have this? Can't find it anywhere
@vickieneal5364
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea what one of the interior rooms is like?
@therelpher5345
Жыл бұрын
Hey there... could you show the accessible toom tour?
@Eatsleepcruise1
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, we don’t have any videos of accessible rooms. Sorry.
@BonnieGruber
Жыл бұрын
Does this ship have glass elevators?
@mycruiseviews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video! It’s such a shame that they cut costs on this class of ship by not installing a genuine teak promenade deck, hopefully the new CEO will realize the environmental and aesthetic benefits and make the upgrade!
@pamelafichtner9267
Жыл бұрын
I agree. That is what we loved on the older ships. Sitting on a deck chair or simply strolling around. Such a shame that all you see now are life boats.
@walterwatkins8599
Жыл бұрын
How does the Nieuw Amsterdam compare to the Nieuw Rotterdam?
@TheArmouredArmadillo
Жыл бұрын
I've been on both, although the Nieuw Amsterdam was aa few years ago. The Rotterdam is bigger, with an extra couple of decks. It therefore has more food options, having Nami sushi, the New York Deli, Grand Dutch Cafe and Rudi's ser de mer, however some of these may have been fitted to the Nieuw Amsterdam since I took it of course. I believe the music walk is bigger on Rotterdam, with the Rock Room being a new addition again unless it's been retrofitted. Otherwise the experience was pretty similar, with the feel of the ship roughly the same over both
@walterwatkins8599
Жыл бұрын
@@TheArmouredArmadillo Thank you.
@troschul
2 жыл бұрын
how long is this ship...in meters...???
@Mary-ll9kw
Жыл бұрын
Are there good places for dancing?
@johnfantozzi7235
Жыл бұрын
Is there a sports bar on the ship? Can I watch live football?
@monkeyb1820
Жыл бұрын
another vid I saw said that they put football on the big screen by the pool. We were on Koningsdam in December about 5 years ago, and I do recall seeing football out there. I'm not sure if they have football inside though.
@Lord.Kiltridge
2 жыл бұрын
I was on the Koningsdam to Alaska last month. Love the ship, love the staff, loved the destination, food was mostly great with only a few disappointments. The drinks package however, was terrible. It only covers the first 15 drinks, including soft drinks and bottled water. It would be fine if soft drinks were separate and unlimited, but counting them as part of your package was a flagrant cash grab. I won't be doing HAL again until this is fixed.
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
I believe there are two drink packages, with the lower cost one having the limits you detail but the more expensive one is truly unlimited.
@Lord.Kiltridge
2 жыл бұрын
@@Eatsleepcruise1 I just confirmed your information. Thank you for putting me right on this. I am willing now, to consider HAL cruises going forward. (Even though I can easily drink more than 15 whiskies in a day.)
@Chris_de_S
4 ай бұрын
Drinking more than 15 bevi's in almost impossible Lord. Are you for real?
@Lord.Kiltridge
4 ай бұрын
100% real. I don't even drink at home. We had a guest the other day and I had my first beer since New Years eve. But yes, on a cruise I can drink more than 30 in a day and although I get chatty, I never feel drunk. If I _try_ to get drunk I can, but I usually just take a pause if I start feeling tipsy. It's not all sunshine and rainbows though. Painkillers have almost no effect, and I have a habit of waking up during medical procedures. (Also, I'm 6'2" and 240 lbs. So that helps, I'm sure.)
@jadefng
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a hairdryer in the bathroom?
@deekang6244
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@boomspoon4004
2 жыл бұрын
im planning on taking a trip with this beauty with the lowest price we could find at around 3000 euro's for a trip From Amsterdam to Oslo then to Kopenhagen and then to Rotterdam i wil need to save money for around 2 years before i can go with my parents i've always wanted to go on a cruise but we never had the money or the time I REALLY wanna go to the US once cuz its my fav country but the price's always way to high I have a feeling thath i wil never see the American coast with my own eyes Why does money have to ruin so mutch lives. People say money doesn't bring happiness, wel i say it does with money you can spend time with your loved one's and spending time with your fammilly is the best thing to do in a lifetime but withous money you cant have trip's or vacation's to anywhere so MY PERSONAL OPINION IS THATH MONEY GIVES YOU ALL THE HAPPIENESS YOU NEED You know these cruises are for very ritch people with the lowest posibble price's being in the thousands if you go alone it's barrable but going with 2 or 3 or even more is just to expensive you would need to wait years to get thath money or win the lottery but Anyways i hope i wil ever go on a cruise but it wil stil be a long time before thath happens for the people who read this and are going on a a cruise or went on one DONT FORGET THATH SO MANY PEOPLE CAN ONLY DREAM TO GET A VACATION LIKE THATH SO IF U HAVE THE MONEY FOR IT U ARE A LUCKY PERSON
@doughayner4723
2 жыл бұрын
Does the Rotterdam have Pepsi
@Eatsleepcruise1
2 жыл бұрын
We are pretty sure it is coke products.
@lindacharest2732
Жыл бұрын
Is There a place for smokers?
@sylviebourgeois9073
Жыл бұрын
Norwegian
@denniscostabile4264
3 ай бұрын
Sadly!
@brianskerman1190
11 ай бұрын
Can you buy cigarettes on board? If yes, are they duty free?
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