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@grammiegale
9 ай бұрын
Yes, please do a complete episode on Club Orange. I'm particularly interested in purchasing it separately, not through a suite.
@LifeWellCruised
9 ай бұрын
Perfect thanks
@JilSpangenberg-ys7fz
9 ай бұрын
Me too!
@516cal
16 күн бұрын
Would love to see one as well !!!
@tidegirl6526
9 ай бұрын
You said that house hunters line just as I was taking a sip of coffee... i almost ruined my phone 😂😂😂
@reneedeubner2183
9 ай бұрын
I sailed this exact cruise on the Rotterdam in October and loved it. I too feared that 12 days would be too long, but it wasn’t. I found it fun and relaxing. I’m 54 and felt the ship experience is what you make it. I enjoyed dancing in the BB King Blues club in the evening. The food was truly the highlight. I did not have a bad meal anywhere on the ship! Thanks for your review!
@LifeWellCruised
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@designdoctor247
9 ай бұрын
oooh that sounds perfect for my husband n i😊
@meddyven
8 ай бұрын
The BB King Blues club, the Billboard music and the other, sound like the perfect mix of music and entertainment. Having exciting ports by day, and the music venues by night, are two important options I look for. It sounds like the Rotterdam has an increasingly bigger selection, to keep you entertained. I'll be booking that cruise, and heading to the Panana Canal, for the 1st time. Thank you for both confirming what a ideal cruise this is.
@deborahfitch8865
9 ай бұрын
My husband and I did a 14 cruise on the Rotterdam through the Panama Canal. We loved it. It was bittersweet for me as it was a bucket list item for him. The crew was so caring and made it a pleasure to sail with them.
@mhager1978
9 ай бұрын
Yes, please do a video on Club Orange.
@TheKDH
9 ай бұрын
I have my first cruise ever in Novemeber with Celebrity in retreat. Your videos have been an absolute blessing. You deserve the KZitem gold plaquard! 🎉
@DebbieBean-q2l
9 ай бұрын
We have booked a veranda cabin on the New Amsterdam for October. It's 23 days with 13 ports including the full transit of the Panama Canal. We have watched just about every video you have done. I've purchased the Ultimate Cruise Planner and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I have used it so much already. I know it is early to be doing so much but this is going to be the best planned cruise we have ever done. Plannin is so much fun! It is for our 50th anniversary so it is quite special! Thank you Ilana for all these videos. I've learned so much that my head can hardly hold it all! Thank goodness for post it notes and notebook paper!!! By the way this is cruise #12 for us. Debbie
@LifeWellCruised
9 ай бұрын
Happy anniversary Debbie! Thanks for your lovely comments & for your purchase. So glad the LWC Ultimate Cruise Planner has been helpful! :)
@ron56pvi13
9 ай бұрын
Yes, we'd love to see a video on Club Orange. Thanks.
@shelleydavis9956
9 ай бұрын
Yes, interested in hearing more about Club Orange.
@annaheh2925
9 ай бұрын
I am scheduled for a Panama cruise with HA in April, would like to know info on your clothing choices. Also please talk about club orange and spa packages. Love your channel. Always great info
@BeefromSC
9 ай бұрын
I can’t believe your 12 day cruise is over already!!! Yes, I would love to see additional footage you have on this sailing, including the specialty restaurant, was it Cafe Orange? Did they offer a speciality package for the restaurants you’ll selected? I’m excited just thinking of sailing for 12 days one year, plus being retired, and in that average age group, it’s a cruise for me!!!! 🛳️🛳️
@bethbowen4612
9 ай бұрын
I was on that cruise, too. The Have It All package was 1/2 off, so was then $50/day [now half off is $55] and included basic wifi, $200 shore excursion credit and two specialty dining experiences in addition to the beverage package. It was a cool deal!
@joanevans3872
9 ай бұрын
I think I want to go on Holland America, it looks fabulous... thank you !!!
@ronaldmay8861
9 ай бұрын
We are on our first cruise going through Panama right now. Really enjoying it. It is rather hot however.
@TAF54
9 ай бұрын
Excellent video. We really do need to consider HAL. The Panama Canal cruise looks great and the food also looks scrumptious. I love your dress.
@BTimmer
8 ай бұрын
You've given a fair review of the Rotterdam. We've sailed on it as well as all of the other ships in the current HAL fleet as well as most of those in the retired fleet. As for us, 12 days is a short cruise and we just returned from a 22 day South America cruise which was preceded by a 73 day Grand South America cruise. Both were on smaller HAL ships and we loved both of them. For us, it really doesn't matter which ship we're on as its the itinerary that's #1. You hit the proverbial nail on the head when you said that cruising on the Rotterdam was for those who like a traditional feel and don't need the waterslides, etc.
@jeffreyobryan6406
9 ай бұрын
Would love to see a video on Club Orange! Not a whole lot of information out there on it. Have heard that it’s the private dining venue for suite guests but also that you can buy in limited quantity through your cruise agent.
@jeffreywagner5234
9 ай бұрын
Yes, would luv to see a video on Club Orange. We are sailing on our 1st Holland cruise to Alaska in 2025. 🚢🚢
@Mr.Ed_Wayner
8 ай бұрын
As a kid from 1 1/2 to 6 I grew up in Cartagena, Colombia. Enjoy watching your videos.
@paulher-sturm4112
5 ай бұрын
Yes, please, do a video on Holland America Club Orange.
@kathyslocombe1182
9 ай бұрын
We are sailing on Rotterdam's sister ship, the Koningsdam in February on a 35-day Hawaii/South Pacific/Marquesas Island cruise. This will be our longest cruise but love the itinerary so felt we had to do it. Having been dedicated Celebrity cruisers, we felt in our last 3 cruises, the food was lacking in quality and choice. HAL's food reviews and the Music Walk were determining factors for us. I'm assuming that this cruise will attract the older demographic, but although we're in our 70s, we love to dance, enjoy great food & see the world. We've purchased the Have It All package so will enjoy 3 specialty dining venues and added Rudi's Sel de Mer. Thank you so much for yet another great review!
@wfodavid
9 ай бұрын
I primarily cruise Princess but feel that Holland is right up my alley. The Panama Canal cruise is definitely on my radar so your video is perfect timing. Thank you!
@williamclark-s3o
9 ай бұрын
We are 5star mariners with Holland America and have sailed on 3 different Rotterdam shps. Rotterdam 5.6 and your reviewed newest 7. In 2022 we visited the Rotterdam 5 hotel/museum. Wow that really brought back memories of the cruises past. I would recommend a visit when in Rotterdam. We have not tried Club Orange and would like you to provide more information on the experience. Especially the venue because it seems to have a fishbowl atmosphere with the placement on the new ships. Thank you for your informative videos. I enjoy them all.
@marthalittenberg941
9 ай бұрын
I love longer cruises, you just get settled before you have to disembark on shorter cruises.
@CruisingEngineer
9 ай бұрын
Yes, please, more information on the Orange Club and the Orange Party. We will be sailing HAL Eurodam in April. It's probably too late to book the O Club this time but maybe next cruise.
@DBaynton-e2i
3 ай бұрын
We have the same sailing in November and also booked Club Orange. We enjoy your videos and hopefully you'll do one Specifically for Club Orange.
@pamelafrancis8131
9 ай бұрын
A review on Club Orange would be great. I have been debating paying the extra cost and would love to know your option!
@scottatkins7564
9 ай бұрын
Interested in the club orange and really want to see a video on it. Thank you.
@celletoronto
7 ай бұрын
Longest cruise I’ve done is 21 days with HAL when I was in my early twenties - it would be considered one of their older ships now. I loooved it. Some of the entertainment “restarted” after 14 days, but there was always something else to do and it was great just relaxing instead of rushing to watch show after show.
@erobbins1653
9 ай бұрын
Yes pretty please do a video focused on your experience with Club Orange. I have yet to find any real first person content and I am very curious. Thanks!
@kayblock8821
4 ай бұрын
Yes, do one in Orange benefit.
@jenniferschneider9199
9 ай бұрын
I have been on this beautiful ship! Loved it as well.
@live-work-retire
9 ай бұрын
I’d appreciate seeing a video about club orange. Thanks!
@amyward4374
5 ай бұрын
Yes please! A video on Club Orange would be great!
@johnhall1772
9 ай бұрын
I was on the inaugural Rotterdam cruise in October 2021. It was a transatlantic cruise from Amsterdam to Ft Lauderdale. I loved the ship and especially the music walk. HAL is my favorite cruise line. Your review was right on point. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and a little older crowd.
@carolatchley3797
9 ай бұрын
I would love to see and hear more about the Orange restaurant.
@pams6792
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I will be cruising on the Rotterdam in 19 days to the ABC islands.
@suebarthel9489
9 ай бұрын
Did that trip on the Rotterdam last year. Had a great time. Loved Bb Kings
@billcody4448
9 ай бұрын
We have sailed on the Rotterdam for 21 days and loved it. We are going to the Panama canal in February and to Norway for two cruise to the Fjords in May/June. Both will be on the Rotterdam. We love it.
@heritageofhastur
9 ай бұрын
We cruised the Rotterdam in Norway in 2023 and will be back on it in late Mar/early April 2023 for Southern Caribbean. Love this ship and HAL crew takes the best care of their passengers.....
@WriterSnider
9 ай бұрын
I have and love that dress from your previous recommendation!
@jeanlopez260
9 ай бұрын
Very cool video! HAL looks like a fun time. Thanks for sharing, I love your videos. And yes, please do a video of Club Orange!
@cruisingnurse5443
9 ай бұрын
Rotterdam was my very first cruise ship in Jan 2022. It is absolutely lovely.
@sandysrivastava
9 ай бұрын
Please do a video on Club Orange. I would love to know if this is worth it!
@cindimoya1234
9 ай бұрын
Great video! I was on this ship in November 2023. Only thing I would add is it was the BEST THERMAL SPA I've experienced at sea. Better than Celebrity, Princess and Carnival. Very relaxing, highly recommend!
@kennethgregory5558
9 ай бұрын
We will be on this ship in April for 22 days from Fort Lauderdale to British Columbia Canada. It's on of my bucket list trips for years. Thanks for your heads up info.
@remiguertin6474
9 ай бұрын
We have over 200 sea days with HAL. A repositioning from Athens is coming next fall followed by Antartica next winter. Older clientele but well travelled. HAL offers long itineraries like 50 + days South Pacific, did it twice. Service is wonderful.
@sandhyapapineau4008
9 ай бұрын
Great video - so glad for the details because it's a bucket list item for me, too! I also had a chuckle at your husband and son posing in a funny way in front of the lighthouse - glad to know I am not the only one doing that stuff!
@sylvialucas7755
9 ай бұрын
Yes please. A video on Club Orange would be helpful.
@kathyduncan4638
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I’d love to see a video on Club Orange. 😊😊
@spalm7054
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your review of the cruise, it is very helpful for us first timers on Holland America.
@cherylmedeiros343
9 ай бұрын
Yes please! Going on HAL next week and paid for club orange . Love to hear your opinion 🎉
@chrisrose4688
9 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video on Club Orange. We are on the Rotterdam to the Panama Canal in February and added Club Orange. I used it to upgrade my obstructed verandah cabin to a regular verandah and saved some money. Love your channel. Thanks.
@hoggersouthawk
9 ай бұрын
Yes please do a video on Club Orange. We bought the Club Orange package separately and will be taking a 35 day cruise out of San Diego on Feb. 16th. It is supposed to give you priority embarkation as well but reviews have told us that it is difficult to find where one lines up for this.
@wayne8723
9 ай бұрын
Ilana would you please do some videos on pre cruise hotels in Florida? We would really appreciate it. Thank you.
@ReporterLizAdeola
9 ай бұрын
I second this request!
@suzannefiori7302
9 ай бұрын
My husband and I went on the Panama cruise last year. Seeing your video brought back great memories. We love to sail on Holland America because the ships are not too big, but provides all the cruising amenities we need. On our cruise they deleted Cartagena but gave some ship board credits in exchange for. Loved your video!!
@Honolulu-Blue
9 ай бұрын
I want to see that Club Orange video! Please and thank you. 👍
@carrietithof3389
9 ай бұрын
It was nice to meet you on the excursion in Jamaica! I loved the raft. It was one of my highlights. In Costa Rica, my Aunt Teri and I went to the rain forest. It was amazing. Loved all the music. My husband and I are thinking about an Alaskan cruise with Holland in summer.
@KenPoisson_world_traveler
9 ай бұрын
I'd like to see a Club Orange review!
@kathyhiggins2847
9 ай бұрын
Hi Ilana, we are booked on the Rotterdam for a 14 day Norwegian Fjords cruise in late May. We can’t wait to experience HAL. We primarily sail with Princess, but couldn’t find a similar itinerary, so we’re trying HAL. My best friend is currently on the Rotterdam, doing a Southern Caribbean cruise. She’s reporting on how beautiful the ship is, how enjoyable the entertainment on the music walk has been, and that the food is excellent. We previously did a partial Panama Canal cruise thru the historic locks a year ago on the Island Princess. A wonderful cruise, very restful for 10 nights. The itinerary was very similar to your trip, and we also was disappointed in our Costa Rico port visit. Oh boy are you right about the vendors in Cartagena, you’ve gotta be awake visiting that city. Thanks for your videos, I never miss one.🥰
@kellyrome
9 ай бұрын
Great video Ilana!
@ricov7353
7 ай бұрын
We were on this same trip. We had 21 days in total and enjoy every day of it. We even seen ourselfs in this film
@sandiarms4719
7 ай бұрын
Leaving on this cruise on Sunday
@johnchalley8770
9 ай бұрын
Hol am did a great job, just as you found. We found the canal info presention in the crows nest a highlight of the trip
@DouglasCyr
9 ай бұрын
We sailed a three week cruise on the Rotterdam in 2023 to the Baltics and Norwegian fjords. Great cruise/itinerary and the Rotterdam was the perfect ship for this itinerary.
@laurenschenck5355
9 ай бұрын
All those restaurants and food looks absolutely breathtaking and delicious! 🛳️🎉🩵🩵🩵🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🎉🛳️🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🩵🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🩵🩵🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🩵🎉🛳️🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🎉🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🩵🩵🎉🛳️🛳️🎉🩵🩵🎉🛳️🩵
@gatoreuph
9 ай бұрын
We were on the Rotterdam last year, and echo everything you say in the video with one exception: the piano players at Billboard on Board were not very good. I'm glad to hear they have replaced them.
@FraserAtSea
9 ай бұрын
Hey Ilana! I think you've summarised this trip really well - I thought the sellers on Cartagena were, quite frankly, ridiculous! I've never seen that degree of up-selling before - unbelievable! Your Costa Rica canoe trip looks awesome - I couldn't believe how much wildlife I managed to see that day, and we were in a motorboat! Awesome video, as always!
@wanderlust4465
9 ай бұрын
We loved the Club Orange dining room.we were on Rotterdam as well. The staff were wonderful. We Idid the 14 day Norwegian Fjord cruise back in September, so got to know them. Club Orange absolutely worth it.
@anne-marievr5710
9 ай бұрын
Sailed 16 days on the Koningsdam, Vancouver to Hawaii. Activities there were great related to Hawaii. Very few things to do on the way back. Worst buffet at sea for us….had to go so early to get a seat at the buffet. My husband ate breakfast at the deli every morning. The live music was great but the shows in the theatre were not good. We enjoyed all the trivia, especially the happy hour music trivia.
@diannaalmazan1529
9 ай бұрын
I’m 39 with adult children and this sounds wonderful
@marfaith2
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Ilana. Really enjoyed this video. I had heard multiple times from other cruisers that the passengers on HA were snotty. Into old world posh. Thanks!
@ReporterLizAdeola
9 ай бұрын
Would love to see a Club Orange video.
@johnnolan5579
8 ай бұрын
Just got off the Rotterdam on an excursion to the ABC islands. Had a wonderful, relaxed time and enjoyed most of the cruise. We were wowed by Curacao and very disappointed by Aruba. The food on the ship was excellent, the best dining room food I've had on a cruise ship. We did wish for more activities through the day that weren't directed toward the cruise line's pocket books, but we met so many new friends it provided us the opportunity to meet up for drinks and conversation. And the Crow's Nest is wonderful!
@NancyReeves
9 ай бұрын
Yes, Club Orange video! Thank you.
@susantam5681
9 ай бұрын
I’m 57 & would love to do this cruise.
@dianephelon6981
8 ай бұрын
Good or bad Holland America is the only cruise line that we have used. We just completed our 20th cruise with them, and it just so happened to be on the Rotterdam. We love the pinnacle class ships, especially with a separate Club Orange. At first I didn't think that I would enjoy being in the "fishbowl", but we absolutely love it. The services is impeccable, and the food is delicious. We like the fact that we don't have to wait in a line to get our meal, as we witnessed many times while going down the stairs by the MDR. So, in my opinion, I really think that club orange is worth every penny. Another little perk is not having to get a tender ticket. You just show up at the tender line and they let you in. Anyway, we absolutely love Holland America. Maybe, just maybe someday we will try something else..
@hettytravels
9 ай бұрын
Good job! I love the Rotterdam and so glad you had a good time. I’ve sailed in many Rotterdam ships. I’m off on the Eurodam on Saturday.
@susanscott8023
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. We haven't cruised on the Rotterdam yet but hope to in the near future. I am looking forward to your Club Orange video. We have booked with Club Orange for all of our cruises, and I look forward to hearing your perspective.
@stacyh.1862
9 ай бұрын
🗣Yes, I want the Club Orange video, please!🎉❤
@ChrisJohnson-xm7cl
9 ай бұрын
My husband and I just got off the Rotterdam 3 days ago. 7 days with our adult children. We get a Veranda and the ‘Have it All’ and feel it’s fine. No club Orange. The Dining Room food is amazing and the room service is free. We book our specialty dining and excursions before we go so no need for ‘priority’ anything. I don’t think the perks of Club Orange are worth the cost. Love HAL! 4th cruise with them. 🎉
@chuckmeadows1581
9 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Your presentation was excellent, and I really liked the content. I sailed on the Rotterdam in November 2022 (Southern Caribbean), and was very impressed. The ship was wonderful. The crew and officers were gracious, helpful and professional. The food was amazing, as was the entertainment. I would highly recommend all cruisers try HAL and one of the Pinnacle Class ships. Thanks again for your video.
@jhollie8196
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the Canal. As I mentioned awhile back, we were on the Zaandam in Feb 23 for the cruise from Fl to San Diego. We walked away saying we spent a lot of money for a bad experience. Stayed in Neptune suite so not cheap for 14 days. We love HAL and as always, the crew is awesome. It was the age of the ship and lack of entertainment. Plus they took a port away from us and did nothing to make up for it. Thanks for sharing and safe sailing.
@marjblack9688
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great report. We are booked on Rotterdam in May. Alwats enjoy your videos.
@carolkalin-lam8999
9 ай бұрын
Yes please do a video on Club Orange!😊
@jerseybev4134
9 ай бұрын
Love your videos! And I’d very much like to see a full video on Club Orange!!
@bethbowen4612
9 ай бұрын
I was on this cruise, as well. It was my first time in Costa Rica so I have nothing to compare. I was impressed with their non-smoking environment. Our guide told us that public smoking yielded 7 days in jail. I viewed the Panama Canal from the Crow's Nest. It was wonderful. I was disappointed that we couldn't disembark the ship for the excursion at Gatun Lake, but safety was a priority with the demonstrations in Colon. I absolutely loved the downtime of all those sea days.
@ehee7542
9 ай бұрын
I’m on the Rotterdam in March for 21 days and looking forward to it. Late November i did a 9 day on the Rotterdam and I LOVE everything about it. I have cruised with many other cruise lines, but HA is my favourite.
@oceanside88
9 ай бұрын
You just did my bucket list item. So jealous yet very happy you completed the mission😂🎉
@lornekay8948
9 ай бұрын
My wife and I were booked on this Panama Canal cruise itinerary for later this month. We were really looking forward to being on the Rotterdam, having, like you, cruised on the Neiuw Statendam last year. Unfortunately, we had to cancel because of unexpected health issues. Thank you for taking this cruise and telling us about it.
@_echobravo
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the perspectives on the Rotterdam. We're booked on it from Rotterdam to Norway in July and this has us primed and ready to go!
@LifeWellCruised
9 ай бұрын
Enjoy!!
@cutepinay2
9 ай бұрын
I just love your Channel! Please let me know what itinerary is this. Thank you!
@karenhenderson5726
9 ай бұрын
I cruise Princess more than any other cruise line (taking a group of 25 in February) but you’ve given me pause to consider Holland! Great video Ilana! Thanks!
@leslieoconnell2051
9 ай бұрын
We are mostly Princess cruisers but Picked the HAL Norway cruise because we saw it on “Mighty Cruise Ships” during the pandemic and just had to go. While on that cruise we were introduced to the New England, Canada, Iceland and Greenland itinerary round trip out of Boston and fell in love with that. We leave in July. It is on the Volendam which is a pretty small ship so that will be a new experience too.
@melanieredfield9736
9 ай бұрын
We have cruised both lines several times and will be on the Sky Princess later this month. We really like Princess, but Holland America is our favorite. The cabins are roomier, the food is top-notch, the little extras (free room service, etc) are delightful, but most of all we appreciate the crew's hospitality and very kind, attentive service. We do love the mid-sized ships too, which feel so much less crowded and easy to negotiate. Haven't been on either ship, but we'd love to cruise the Rotterdam and Koningsdam sometime soon. Thanks Ilana, this was a great review.
@kimkearney7639
9 ай бұрын
I love cruising HAL and enjoyed an 11-day partial transit of the Panama Canal on the Zuiderdam in 2018. I would be interested in hearing more about Club Orange in an upcoming video. Thanks again, Ilana, for another wonderful video!
@Next_Cruise_Please
9 ай бұрын
We did a 11 night cruise on the Rotterdam VII (Wayfarer) visiting eastern Caribbean as far down as Barbados. There is also a reasonably priced restaurant, Canaletto, that was enjoyable and never too busy. Great video!
@AspireToInspire_22
9 ай бұрын
Great video Ilana! Always appreciate your commentary.
@lensunny5583
9 ай бұрын
Really appreciate your informative vlogs! Looking forward to one about the Orange Club!
@laurenschenck5355
9 ай бұрын
Hope you are having a fun time on ur current cruise line llana and your family and can’t wait to hear about it 🛳️🩵🩵🎉🩵🛳️🩵🎉🎉🩵🛳️🛳️🩵🩵🩵🛳️🩵🩵🎉🎉🩵🛳️🩵🎉🎉🩵🛳️🛳️🩵🩵🎉🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵🩵🩵🛳️🩵🎉🎉🛳️🛳️🩵🩵🩵
@edwardh8853
9 ай бұрын
Hi Ilana, I so enjoyed this video as I’m thinking of trying out Holland America after cruising many times with Celebrity. I’d definitely be interested in a separate video on the Club Orange experience also. On a separate note & as a solo traveler, I’m disappointed to find Celebrity Cruises charging exhorbinate fees for solo travelers. Most certainly not that case with my many prior trips. Again, thanks always for the informative and upbeat cruise videos.
@incognito459
9 ай бұрын
We were just on the Rotterdam right after Thanksgiving. Very much enjoyed it. I would be interested in hearing more about Club Orange. Panama Canal is on my list as well.
@pamelajohnson4661
9 ай бұрын
doing a 9 day 3 port (Curaçao, Aruba and HMC ) on Rotterdam in feb and really looking forward to sailing on this beautiful ship. we are gamblers so this is a “free” cruise…the offer was for an ocean view so we upgraded to a veranda. Sea days! yes!
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