If you're researching cruise lines looking for reviews or advice on which to book, the only thing you may vaguely know about Holland America is that it has a reputation for being a cruise line for old people but is this fair, or even accurate?

This was my 6th cruise overall and my very first on Holland America so this video will be about what stood out, both the good and bad, during my first cruise experience with this different brand. My partner and I were a little nervous going into it as a couple in our late 30s & early 40s, we weren’t sure if this was going to be the best cruise line for where we are in life but after doing some research, gathering advice from others, and finding an awesome itinerary, we decided to give it a shot to see if it was a good fit for us as elder millennials. I’ll start off the review with what we liked and who we think Holland America is a good fit for, before finishing up with the dislikes and who might want to avoid this line.

The video is divided into chapters, in case you want to skip around:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Likes | Traditional Cruise Experience
02:13 Likes | Ship Sizes
03:18 Likes | Long Itineraries
03:55 Likes | Food
05:08 Likes | Drinks
06:25 Likes | Service
07:01 Likes | Entertainment
11:12 Likes | Kids
12:23 Likes | Logistics
15:12 Dislikes | Demographic of Fellow Passengers
15:55 Dislikes | Itinerary Structure
17:21 Dislikes | Food
18:13 Dislikes | Drinks
19:46 Dislikes | Entertainment
20:49 Dislikes | School Holiday Sailings
21:50 Dislikes | Gym
22:21 Final Thoughts | Who is Holland America for?

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