Honestly can't stress this enough as a couple in their mid 30s with no kids this was the best vacation experience my wife and I have had. We are not clubbers but we want good food, drinks, and service. The Step One Dance Company both of their shows were amazing, Humanity definitely has a broader appeal but if you like dance both shows are amazing. The biggest hidden gem is Game Night and the hosts of all the activities were very engaging. Is there an overabundance of things to do? No, but I never felt bored. In the end for a couple of any age who wants to relax, enjoy quality entertainment, have great food and service I would do this again in a heart beat.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

We couldn’t agree more 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@user-cy8bu3cq1n

9 күн бұрын

Well said! I agree whole heartedly 🎉🎉

We just got back from an Alaskan cruise on Holland Nieuw Amsterdam, it was Amazing!! Super clean, great staff and the best food ever! 10+++

This year will be my second cruise aboard Holland America. Both cruises aboard the Westerdam. I booked this second cruise on Holland America is due to the great cruise I had last year. The food is unbeatable. The excursions wee great. Save for one in Juneau. I have no regrets. This second cruise is to do some of the things I missed last year. I will be celebrating my 75th birthday on this cruise.

@AddyandTerry

5 күн бұрын

Oh wow 🤩 blessings to celebrating your birthday in style

"Welcome to a ship that looks like a ship." Perfect. We've done 5 transatlantic cruises with HAL. And while we like to have fun, my counsel to the ship is, "Just give me a quiet place, a good book, an adult beverage, and don't bother me." That's exactly what HAL enables me to do! Thanks for your review!

Addy on that scooter in the thumbnail is egregious! 🤣😂🤣

@cydneystephen2814

Ай бұрын

Ikr. Where did she get a scooter? 😂😂😂

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Sailed the Rotterdam. Food was fantastic! Loved Pinnacle, also Rudi’s Don’t Forget the gelato💕

@AddyandTerry

10 күн бұрын

Next time! We never got to try the gelato

Back in 2016, we cruised on the HAL Eurodam on the inaugural sailing of The 80s Cruise. They were SO not prepared for us. We literally drank the boat dry. They ran out of almost every alcohol. Friends of mine were drinking sh*t they never heard of on that boat. When we finally reached San Juan, they had to restock from another HAL boat that was also docked in PR. It was nuts. That was the first and last year that they did the 80s Cruise from that cruise line. Since then, they've moved to Celebrity and now it's on Royal Caribbean. Now they include the drink package as a perk for booking the cruise, but that first year, it wasn't included. People PAID for all that alcohol and STILL drank that Holland America ship dry! Thanks for being such a fun couple. We're really enjoying your videos, and we've just subscribed. Keep up the good fun!

@AddyandTerry

22 күн бұрын

Wow 🤯 that sounds like a good time was had.

@laureljaneg

3 күн бұрын

I’ve been on several chartered music cruises on Holland America this specifically the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise and also the big easy cruise. The staff on the Legendary cruises always has a good time dancing along with the bands.

Holland is on the list. My turn up days are turning down 😂. Good food, good drink, relax relate release. Sounds good to me. A ship that still looks like a ship 🙌🏼🤗. Thanks for sharing and speedy recovery.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

We feel ya

I've only experienced dining on Konningsdam and Zaandam, but meals on both were always great. Tried the Pinnacle Grill on both also. The food was just like you enjoyed. I think we need to book cruises on alllllllll of their ships just to check - for science, I mean. 🤔

@AddyandTerry

10 күн бұрын

I agree. Purely scientific testing

😂 Love Love you guys. Thanks for your review. I booked Holland & trying decide to go or not. I'm a Carnival girl about to make the leap to Holland thanks to you guys. Wishing you both more continued success.

@AddyandTerry

15 күн бұрын

Awww thank you. Definitely give it a shot

sailed on the Noordam to Alaska with HAL, food was fantastic. Also loved the green house spa

@AddyandTerry

10 күн бұрын

We want to try an Alaska cruise on HAL

@ramonal2205

9 күн бұрын

@@AddyandTerry highly recommend, we did the cruise tour, included anchorage, denali and Fairbanks

You guys are so cute! I’ve just started to look at Hollander America Lines to see what they have to offer. Thanks for the all the information. you both really enjoyed your cruise so much that it has really sparked my interest. Your videos are entertaining, informative, real and well done. I’ll be following you! Canada

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Awww thanks so much 🤗🤗

Have been on four different ships with Holland America and food excellent on all of them.

@AddyandTerry

10 күн бұрын

Yay! Something to look forward to

I’m a loyal mariner and haven’t sailed other lines lately. My personal favorite currently is the Eurodam since they sold the Veendam. Always very clean, amazing staff, and good food. If you want to avoid kids, go on sailings during school. My preference is to ALWAYS choose my own cabin so I can avoid noisy cabins and never get in my way on my veranda. My personal oasis for morning coffee, quiet reading and fresh air.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Very good tips 🤗

Hello Addy & Terry! I was on Holland for the first time for a Jazz cruise and it was the best cruise food I’ve had!! I couldn’t believe how flavorful everything was!! I most definitely recommend Holland America

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Right?! Never disappointed us with the food onboard.

Thanks for the in-depth feedback on Holland America Line's Rotterdam! I can definitely see us sailing HAL!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

It’s so nice 😊

The New York Deli is the best kept secret. Yep they do pizza and sandwiches and salads and even desserts BUT in the morning they have cereal and omelets and bacon and eggs and coffee and orange juice. And you will probably have the place to yourself. The lido is great but the Deli is our morning spot.

So glad you loved HAL! Love the food and music. We do find it sad that they used to have adult pool party games. We have video of some fun times. Wish they would bring it back.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Oh wow. 🤯

You guys are hilarious 🤣. Loved the review. We are booked on HAL Rotterdam for Christmas 2024, we are right around the age 40 mark with a 15 yo, and a bit unsure if our kid will meet others his age. He is active but on the cruises doesn’t necessarily need water slides etc. Mainly because it’s all very hectic on the holiday/new years sailings & these are the ones we can go on lately. He is a foodie and loves the sports court & going to the teen club. We have mainly sailed Disney & Royal plus 1 Carnival. Carnival was not for us, it was too crowded everywhere (NYE sailing). So we want to do something more relaxing for Christmas 2024 & it’s between Rotterdam & Sun Princess!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Great 😊 I think he would enjoy Rotterdam. There might be more teens onboard for NYE

@kikky811

Ай бұрын

@@AddyandTerry The sailing is actually over Christmas holidays this time but same idea. I think we’ll all love it & as long as they open the teen club my kid should be good!

I will definitely look into Holland! I can party like a rock star on other ships later

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Exactly 💯💯

Thank you, I am from the Netherlands, Rotterdam. I am will be cruising, for the first time with my son (10); 21 days. I choose HAL for quality time and because we are foodies.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Oh how awesome. Thanks for watching and enjoy your cruise!

Excellent review! Thank you for being honest..this is why you're in my top 5 that I go to for opinions in cruising. Do you think the wifi was so fast because many of the elders on the ship dont utilize the wifi?

@AddyandTerry

17 күн бұрын

I don’t know. Didn’t think about that but it’s really good internet!

I loved this vlog. You guys always give us great information.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!🤩

I love your channel! I haven’t cruised HAL in over 15 years so this was all very useful information and entertaining to listen to. This time will be bringing my kiddo so we will see how that goes.

@AddyandTerry

22 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Let us know if your kiddo enjoys.

HAPPY MOM'S ADDY ..BE WELL

I can't wait to get on Holland again, thanks for sharing 🤎🥂

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Any time! 🤗

Enjoyed the video! Great info, and Holland America is definitely on my list.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

I have been on five Holland America cruises, so far they have all been chartered music cruises. I’ve been on other cruises as well and I think Holland America’s food is the best. Most recent sailing had one or two misses. I also felt that the food had way too much salt. And my feet swelled up. I will be going on another chartered cruise early in 2025 with them and then finally on a regular Panama Canal cruise in 2026. I really thought that you were gonna give them a bad review that it wasn’t for you.

Hi Addy! I hope you're feeding better. Hi Terry! Very informative vlog, and I will look into sailing with Holland America, I'm senior now😢, and this is my speed. 😂😂

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Sounds great! We plan to sail HAL more too

Thank you for an excellent recap!!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks 😊

Love Holland America. ❤️

Luv you guys ! Hope to meet you on a cruise someday... Keep up with the great content !

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks 😊

Great review. I will consider this cruise line in the future. I think it would be great for a solo cruise.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Yup. Perfect for solos 👍🏾

Great recap!!!!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great tips! Holland America sounds like it’s worth a try.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

This is giving Princess vibes, which we love. I wonder if the lack of price gouging is due to not having the maintenance and personal necessary to take care of the bells and whistles of the newer megaships. Because I feel the same way about Princess' pricing.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

They could be it and yes, definitely princess vibes but without the ballroom dancing lol

@TrippingTexans

Ай бұрын

@@AddyandTerry 😂😂😂😂

thank you for the uploads.. funny and positive energy. We sailed Amsterdam FLL last october on ms Rotterdam. 9 Seadays in a row bcs missed port in Ponta Delagada. Our first sailing never Carnival :) Being Dutch staying Duch. Next is our Hawaii sailing in jan 2025. Join us...

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

That is awesome!

#TeamReplay... I really enjoyed your views on the Holland America cruise. I love it... VALUE for my hard earned $$$

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

We were just on a HA cruise to Alaska. We had a great time. We have only have sailed Princess before. I would say the decor on HA is just as good and more tasteful. We had a verandah and it was better laid out than a similar room on Princess. More spacious bathroom. In terms of entertainment, if you are a music lover then an HA cruise is for you. I would say the quality and artistry is superior. However if your preference is musical theatre then you will be disappointed. Food was very very good. Maybe Princess is slightly better. It was close. On the buffet, the food was served to you and is probably more hygienic as opposed to having a free for all. Also less food wastage.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Great comparison 🥰

Addy you'll be off that scooter in no time

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Hey Addy and Terry.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Hey 👋🏾

Did they have karaoke? We love watching!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

I don’t recall seeing any karaoke 😩

@joanroberson8481

Ай бұрын

@@AddyandTerry We always go on RC but have been thinking of trying something different!

You guys did a video on a resort in Miami, but you never said the name or price.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

It was the JW Marriott Turnberry. And it was $250 🤗

Hi guys, I missed the premiere, I was on the way back from the hospital. I'm ok though.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Please be careful

@carlagat1075

Ай бұрын

Thank you, It was a sprained ankle. I'm doing much better.

Would you cruise Holland America to Alaska?

@gillianpeddie2410

Ай бұрын

I did, and it was amazing. They have been sailing to Alaska the longest, more than 75 years. Which means you’re guaranteed to see the glaciers at the national park. Only 2 ships a day are allowed in there.

@angelanorton9976

Ай бұрын

@gillianpeddie2410 That’s good to know and I have only cruised to Alaska once on Royal which was my very first cruise and I thought it was amazing.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Right!

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

We want to try an Alaska sailing with both HAL and Princess.

@angelanorton9976

Ай бұрын

@@AddyandTerry I would like to try both Holland and Princess. I know my hubby wants to try Holland for the bourbon tasting. He really liked that segment of your Holland series. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring all of us to cruise more. Addy Happy Mother’s Day and I hope you’re feeling better.

Sounds like a Virgin Voyage cruise

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

😂😂

Did I miss the price

How you guys doing?

Holland America is for retired people. Not meaning age but for anyone who don't need vacation approval.

@norayancey4282

Ай бұрын

We went on our first HAL cruise in our 40’s with a 16 and 17 yr old and they loved it.

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

Yeah our kids would have enjoyed it as teens too. Very laid back 😁

@AddyandTerry

Ай бұрын

That’s what I would say too because of the long itineraries they have.