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  @arleenwallace3550Күн бұрын

  We will be on the Ruby next June, 2025 on a 22 day cruise to Alaska. We have a balcony cabin now but may upgrade to a mini suite later on if available.

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  @storylinetravelКүн бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. For that length of cruise, it’s wise to consider the Mini-suite. Enjoy your cruise

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  @valerie5779 күн бұрын

  we only travel on Holland America, we are older and don't need all the gimics that other lines have, we book an inside cabin as we are rarely in the room during the day, id like to find the inside one that has a sofa

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  @storylinetravel9 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Holland America is a great partner. Feel free to schedule some time and we can help you find that perfect stateroom. www.StorylineTravel.com/schedule

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  @ghazanfaryaq67769 күн бұрын

  We enjoyed a wonderful cruise last year on Koningsdam. Highly recommended.

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  @storylinetravel9 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I do enjoy cruising on Koningsdam.

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  @GratefulHeartTravels16 күн бұрын

  Great Video! I appreciate all the details you provided in the room tour! This layout is a great amount of space for my upcoming 12 day transatlantic cruise, thank you!

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  @storylinetravel16 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I hope you love the transatlantic, enjoy your cruise!

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  @HanhNS16 күн бұрын

  Did you have a dedicated butler for your retreat suite stateroom?

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  @storylinetravel16 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the question, it's a great one. Recently, Celebrity Cruises changed to a butler team approach. For our experience, we had a "primary" butler with support from his team. However, the number to call was a team number and any of 4 butlers could have responded.

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  @HanhNS16 күн бұрын

  @@storylinetravel that kind of sucks. That was one of the selling point for getting the retreat suite. I have one coming up. Guess how are we going to tip if it’s a team vs a dedicated butler

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  @storylinetravel16 күн бұрын

  @@HanhNS I understand, we took care of our butler directly. Enjoy your cruise!

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  @Gymcoach117 күн бұрын

  Wow?! Are you guys obese or what?

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  @kimoman743919 күн бұрын

  Paying separately on our next 10-day cruise is better for us. It comes to a little under $600 separately but it would be $1,200 if we did Princess plus. It's a no-brainer not to do it.

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  @storylinetravel19 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. You are smart to compare, that is something we regularly do with our clients. Enjoy your cruise!

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  @CAT-ri7mt28 күн бұрын

  I'll be taking my first cruise with NCL Encore later this year. I appreciated the video about NCL Encore's complimentary dining. I've pre-paid the gratuities for the duration of the cruise. Do these gratuities go to both the room attendant and the restaurant servers? The foods at these restaurants are compliment, do we need to give a tip to the server every time we eat there? Are the gratuities automatically billed to our room?

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  @storylinetravel28 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the question. Your pre-paid gratuity takes care of your room steward and the dining team in the main dining room. If you enjoy a specialty drink or specialty dining, an additional gratuity would be added. Enjoy your cruise!

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  @CAT-ri7mt28 күн бұрын

  @@storylinetravel Thank you for your prompt response!

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  @viatravelers29 күн бұрын

  Well done and authentic - we're heading to Norway and this was helpful!

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  @storylinetravel28 күн бұрын

  Thank you for the kind comment. Enjoy Norway and your time aboard.

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  @takata98Ай бұрын

  I took my very first cruise on the Koningsdam to retrace the experience my father had destination wise years prior. I was on the second out of Vancouver after Covid Cruise. It was a wonderful experience and one I would like to repeat soon. Sadly I find the changes/elimination of things like the music walk selection which made the Koningsdam appealing to me in the first place have changed or been eliminated in so short a time. I was always dismayed that the "Party was over before it began" so to speak with the curfew mentality which ended nightlife hours long before life ashore experiences.

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. As you point out, lots of changes in the last few years. Some good, some not preferred.

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  @marinewife0333Ай бұрын

  You said at the end that you can add the princess plus option to the other travelers in your room. Do you happen to know how much each additional person is?

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thanks for the question. The Third and Forth passengers will a daily rate. Currently, the rate is $60 per person per day for Princess Plus or $80 per person per day for Princess Premier.

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  @evangewho56Ай бұрын

  Wasn’t there a time where they had a half curtain pulled back from the couch area and the sleeping part, maybe this is a newer room, the balcony is incredibly tiny,

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  The current set-up on the Koningsdam doesn’t have the curtain.

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  @AtarahDerekАй бұрын

  Using a scapula makes so much more sense than using an actual antler. A single moose antler can easily weigh 40 lbs. Imagine trying to scrape a tree with that. Love the shade she threw at Texas. That was funny. Capitalism is built on the idea that treasure is in the eye of the beholder. It's not hard to imagine how that trade relationship was formed: "You want the stinky water weasel that my dogs insist on getting sprayed by at least once a week?" "Yes! Their pelts are worth so much money back home!" "...Okay, I can get it for you, I guess. But it'll cost you." "Name your price." "Those beautiful glass beads." "...These cheap little things that we have to pay people to take off our hands?" "Yes! Just imagine the beadwork we could do with them! Minks for beads. Deal?" "...You and I are gonna get along just fine."

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I love that travel gives us the opportunity to explore cultures and learning.

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  @AtarahDerek20 күн бұрын

  @@christinekennett8170 So we hunters are supposed to hate every second of feeding our families and keeping our herds healthy?

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  @momhartzlerАй бұрын

  Informative tour of a beautiful bungalow!

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. We enjoyed the bungalow and had a great family experience.

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  @debratrani8583Ай бұрын

  Just went on an Alaskan cruise on there in May this year. The food was atrocious and so was the service. Our room steward was great. They literally couldn't even boil hot water to serve me a hot cup of tea. It came out lukewarm, so after two times I gave up. Pinnacle Grill served great steak, but the sides were lukewarm. Luckily it was a free meal that we got as a bonus with our cruise. The lido buffet is a terrible setup. You can't get your own food and it's set up like a galley style, so it's super crowded and very difficult to move. That food was much worse than the dining room. You can't even get your own drinks and you have to chase down a waiter for one. The entertainment was pretty bad, except for BB Kings. Rolling Stone was horrible. They were so out of sync and when they let the older lead guitar player sing it was disastrous. I hear these bands are thrown together for a short time and are expected to get their act together quickly. The band in BB King seemed very tight and that club was packed every night. They had the orange party there as well which says something for their ability. They had the dance floor full. Shops are sorely lacking. I waited until the last day when the prices were discounted and used my ship credit. Casino is tiny and wreaked of smoke, and had weird slot machines. It was my 14th cruise and my first and last on Holland.

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thanks for the comments and sharing your experience. It is disappointing when a cruise line does not meet expectations. I hope you enjoyed Alaska.

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  @melodymayo62Ай бұрын

  I appreciate your video, it was very helpful!! Did you ask for/receive a third chair for the balcony? Also, was the room comfortable for the three of you?

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Hi and thank you for the question. We did not ask for a third. If one is available, the room steward will bring one. Unfortunately, they can’t guarantee one for. However, I would absolutely ask. We were comfortable with 3. We did ask for the sofa to be returned when we expected to spend more time in the room.

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  @melodymayo62Ай бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @richardgotshall2703Ай бұрын

  Should I bring a voltage adapter? We plan to cruise on the Cara next spring.

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thanks for the question. I would recommend adding an adapter to your packing list. There are outlets near the headboard that can be used for charging your phone.

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  @icedteamama176Ай бұрын

  Board game area reminds me of senior center.

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Yes! I agree with you.

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  @gyannarayan5326Ай бұрын

  Not very impressive hotels

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. Most Alaska hotels and "resorts" are very rustic.

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  @darrellgritten43982 ай бұрын

  Someone on another commentary said that the soft ice cream machine was replaced by hand scooped ice cream. Is this true?

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  @storylinetravelАй бұрын

  From what I remember, that is correct. While still included in the buffet, the server in the dessert area scooped ice cream and handed you a bowl.

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  @darrellgritten4398Ай бұрын

  @@storylinetravel Thanks for your reply. My wife and I always enjoy the ice cream machine. Oh well. . .

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  @markcoleman85682 ай бұрын

  The theater shows need to be updated most of the shows are 3 to 5 years old

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  @storylinetravel2 ай бұрын

  We had the opportunity to talk with a few of the performers and new performances are on the way. If not already live, they should introduce the new shows this summer.

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  @markcoleman85682 ай бұрын

  @@storylinetravel thanks for that info we’re on her March 25

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  @C.Garbarino-qu4rx2 ай бұрын

  Would you recommend the Sanctuary on a British Ise Cruise? The temperature will be in the upper 50’s and possibly windy.

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  @storylinetravel2 ай бұрын

  Great question! Based on my experience on the Regal Princess , wind was not a big issue. There are plenty of wind breaks and if you get the cabana, you have even more wind protection. The question would be ‘how likely are you to hang out on deck with weather in the upper 50’s?’ Alex and I are both cold natured, so we would not pay to lounge around outside in the 50’s. However, we have friends who find that temperature just right!

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  @ruthbrady67162 ай бұрын

  to bad about the crows nest it used to be chic and inviting.. don't really care for the look now.. will see if i like in person. but looks like a cheap cafeteria now..

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  @storylinetravel2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I hope you enjoy your cruise. If you get to the crow's nest early, you might get a comfy chair.

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  @user-tw3wc8ut8d2 ай бұрын

  Is it non smoking no vaping?

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  @storylinetravel2 ай бұрын

  My experience was no smoking or vaping inside the sanctuary area and I did not notice any around the adult pool either. There was an outdoor smoking area by the Terrace pool (deck 17 aft).

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  @authorbrandonjgreer3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for this post. I worked there 20 years ago and this really is a blast from the past. It's interesting to see how much it has changed in two decades.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I’m sure working there was fun and interesting.

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  @InnerEngineering173 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much! Great dining info for our July Alaska Cruise with this ship!

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. We hope you have a fantastic cruise!

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  @stevetorres59843 ай бұрын

  Why did he call it the “carnival entertainment team”?

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. It’s a blooper! Carnival Corp owns Princess Cruises at the time of recording and our research inadvertently caused a slip up.

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  @white7103 ай бұрын

  How much was the Sanctuary for the half day lounger and for the poolside cabana?

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  For our sailing, the single loungers were $20 for a half day, the cabanas were $140 for half day, and the poolside cabanas were $50 for a half day. Full day for single loungers is $40 and cabanas were $220. I actually don’t know the full day price for the poolside cabanas!

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  @daisydazed84953 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the content. What dinner time did you have?

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  We appreciate your comment! We had the early dining.

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  @daisydazed84953 ай бұрын

  @storylinetravel I have an upcoming cruise on the Magic, and I have the second seating and was looking for a reason to keep that seating or move it to first seating.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  We usually try for early seating because it fits our normal eating schedule at home. We sailed on the Disney Dream in January and we had late dining because early dining was all booked up. It was still enjoyable! In fact, you may find fewer young kids at the late dining time. (If that matters to you). It also felt less crowded. There were several empty tables around us. The wait staff were just as interactive and entertaining!

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  @allent10343 ай бұрын

  We don't drink and probably wouldn't do the classes or some other perks so we would need to try really hard to break even. If you drink much, it is probably a great deal. The unfortunate policy of allowing two specialty meals per sailing -no matter how long the sailing- is ridiculous and unfair. If I was taking a three-day cruise, I might consider the Package but on a longer sailing, why would you pay the same for a lot less.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  You make great points. It is one of the primary reasons we partner with our clients and learn about their trip before offering an itinerary and options.

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  @jcspotter73223 ай бұрын

  It includes more for $60/ day than what royal or carnival include even before drinks are added

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  We like the Princess Plus!

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  @BritsAbroadTravelCruise3 ай бұрын

  Regal looks fabulous in this video. We've only just discovered your channel, and are really enjoying all its travel content. Happily given you guys a Subscribe 👍and scattered our likes 👍👍 and will be returning for more of your travels and voyages 😃

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Awesome! Thank you!

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  @BritsAbroadTravelCruise3 ай бұрын

  Fabulous images, and some great historical details that would really help anyone appreciate their time in this city. Great video and travel guide 👍

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it

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  @BritsAbroadTravelCruise3 ай бұрын

  We are curious about Holland America, not having sailed with them before, and would most likely make them our choice for cruises in North America, Canada, Alaska etc, so this was interesting to see.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  We really enjoy the mid-sized ships. I hope you get to enjoy Alaska soon. It’s breathtaking.

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  @BritsAbroadTravelCruise3 ай бұрын

  A great discussion and insight. We have still to take a river cruise, but living on the edge of Europe, the options are quite considerable. For you guys in North America particularly, these voyages and this travel option is a perfect way to immerse yourself into centuries of history AND just chill while some amazing natural beauty floats by.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment and appreciate your insight.

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  @Kay-Kay563 ай бұрын

  Thanks ❤

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  You're welcome 😊

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  @sarahdresler97764 ай бұрын

  So what do you suggest if we have rechargeable nightlights and a rechargeable fan that all need recharged during the day to use them at night?

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the question. If you can use USB to recharge, that’s the easiest to use a charging block with multiple USB ports.

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  @sarahdresler97764 ай бұрын

  I guess what I meant was how to charge these items during the day if they expect you to have the room power off using the switch near the door or the room steward unplugs everything.

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  @@sarahdresler9776I found we would charge those devices when we were taking showers or lounging in the room. Not ideal, but it worked out for us.

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  @jhollie81964 ай бұрын

  Sailing on her March 2024 in Neptune suite, aft balcony which we always enjoy. Thanks for sharing

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Have fun on your cruise!

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  @spencerisverycool4 ай бұрын

  very cool video! how much was the chair lift if you remember?

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment! My wife and daughter just enjoyed a princess cruise for spring break and they enjoyed a beach day at Mahogany Bay. You can purchase chair lift tickets as an excursion directly through Princess but if you exit the ship and purchase directly from the chair lift booth, they are listed as $15 for 12 yrs+ and $9 for under 12. (as of March 14, 2024). Also note, there is a height requirement of 32". My wife purchased a beach break package that included 2 reserved lounge chairs, 2 floats and 2 chairlift tickets for $59.95 so she wasn't sure of the price just for the chairlift (through princess) but it should be priced similar to the price on the island.

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  @jhollie81964 ай бұрын

  Sailing on her in March 2024. Can’t wait. We love the Eurodam and sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam in Aug 2024 and 2025. Thanks for sharing.

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Have fun!

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  @legend0954 ай бұрын

  We cruise on Koningsdam to Alaska July 2023 and will likely never choose Holland America again. We have cruised RCC and NCL finding either choice would be much better than HAL. The entertainment on Koningsdam was subpar at best. The live big venue shows in their auditorium was just lacking any good talent compared to what we have seen on NCL ships. Lincoln center stage is gone and the other small music venus were alway too crowded and got started later in the night. The crows nest was always way too crowded and other pasengers would place personal items on chairs very early in the morning such as books and pieces of clothing to claim them. It was pretty much impossible to get seating there at any time during the day. The buffet at HAL is primarily served by the crew and they would very oftern close half of the buffet counters. The other huge factor is the crew on Koningsdam which we found not as friendly and happy as other ships. We often walked past or encountered management crew who never acknowledged us or provided any common greeting. They alway seemed overwhelmed with their tasks at hand and looked away. Just not a good happy environment for such a fun time for passengers.

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the comment. You point out why we have planning sessions with our clients, to match what you like with the cruise line.

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  @ronnieparlaman28343 ай бұрын

  Your right about the entertainment not to good,They make it with other ways like there food

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  @debratrani8583Ай бұрын

  Just had the same exact experience in May 2024. First and last time on Holland.

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  @suzannemostafavifar16864 ай бұрын

  Is all of this wheelchair accessible? I assume but it is not mentioned.

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  @storylinetravel4 ай бұрын

  The common areas have both ramps and elevators that make the areas wheelchair accessible.

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  @Terrathrax5 ай бұрын

  WTF?! None of the Infinite balconies are actually outside the room envelope? I submit that they aren't balconies at all, just windows and deception.

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  Great reply, I can’t argue with your point.

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  @paulbjorlin28075 ай бұрын

  We cruised for 60 days on the Ruby and really enjoyed the ship.

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  It’s a beautiful ship. Happy you enjoyed it.

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  @TheresaStrong-xl2gy5 ай бұрын

  Which restaurant had spaghetti/ Italian dishes

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  The Manhattan, Taste and Savor offered an Italian dish each night on our cruise (dishes may change each day). The only way to guarantee a dish, like spaghetti, would be to enjoy the speciality dining restaurant Onda ( but there is a fee for Onda).

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  @momhartzler5 ай бұрын

  I have been following you on Facebook and didn't know about your KZread channel. It's great! 😃

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  Welcome! Happy to have you join us here, too.

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  @code4forlife5 ай бұрын

  Thank You For Sharing We Will Be On Koningsdam Next Year For 35 Days To Hawaii And Tahiti.

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  Awesome! It’s a fantastic ship. Enjoy your cruise.

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  @dempseydesignwellness5 ай бұрын

  This is great! Thank you! I’m going on my first Disney cruise soon on this ship and we booked an ocean view room. I can’t believe how big it is!!! How big is the little fridge? I have some things I am bringing with me that need refrigeration so I’m trying to determine what size of container I can bring for them to make sure it’s not too tall to fit in the fridge. That seems to be the one thing I have trouble finding online haha 😂

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  Great! I hope you have the best time. The chiller is the size of a small dorm fridge. The shelf height is about the of a can of soda. I hope that helps in your packing.

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  @dempseydesignwellness5 ай бұрын

  That helps! Thank you so much!!!

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  @user-yh9oj6jo4m5 ай бұрын

  I heard that people above can look into your balcony. can you talk about that?

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  @storylinetravel5 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the question. Some balcony staterooms do have extended balconies, where balconies above them can look down on part of the balcony. If you would rather privacy, than space, I recommend selecting a stateroom higher on the ship.

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  @edDee10785 ай бұрын

  Don’t understand why they didn’t place a hot tub in the Retreat like her sister ships. Bad miss in my opinion.

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  @storylinetravel3 ай бұрын

  Yes, it does seem like a miss. Thanks for the comment!