Holland America: How to Get MORE Out of Your Cruise
Planning a Holland America cruise? There are some things we wish we had known before sailing with Holland America—and a few tips that can make a big difference in how much you get out of your cruise. In this video, we're sharing our Holland America cruise tips, what to expect onboard, and the experiences we think are worth making time for. We'll talk about the Navigator app, Have It All, dining, entertainment, Music Walk, the Orange Party, the Crow's Nest, room service, and some of those little Holland America details that are easy to miss if you don't know about them ahead of time. We'll also share tips for Anytime Dining, what's included at the Grand Dutch Café, why you should explore the ship, and some of our favorite places onboard. And if you're cruising Holland America to Alaska, stay with us until the end! We have a special section on Glacier Bay and how to make the most of the entire day—from the National Park Rangers and enrichment programs to the bow and some of the best places around the ship for viewing. Whether this is your first Holland America cruise or you've sailed HAL before, we hope you find a few things here that help you have an even better cruise. CHAPTERS 0:00 What Holland America Does Differently 1:50 The Setup That Saves You Money 8:30 Your First Day, Done Right 13:02 The Included Food Most People Miss 17:56 What Happens After Dinner 22:51 The One Party to Plan Around 25:06 The Day That Makes It All Worth It 🏔️ PLANNING AN ALASKA CRUISE? We have an entire Alaska cruise playlist with port guides, excursions, planning tips and more. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEXn53w4tmF-4mmCkiv2rmYEvT0Db1YJS Want more about Holland America? Watch this next: https://youtu.be/XVNv2zovLXQ Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel! Orange dress: https://amzn.to/4z5Hb35 Orange Dry Fit Nike Polo https://amzn.to/4xlzyVd Items to pack for your Alaskan Cruise: Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars https://amzn.to/4a3KtsV Winter Scarf/Wrap: https://amzn.to/3ynOetc Anker Portable Charger https://amzn.to/3PT4qfb Waterproof Phone Pouch https://amzn.to/3QbFz2X Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpack. https://amzn.to/3w7lwMn Beanie. https://amzn.to/3U3DSpz Gloves https://amzn.to/4d3GJre Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/4d89mU3 Foldable Hat https://amzn.to/49PRNVT Fleece. https://amzn.to/4d2WdvE Women's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Men's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Umbrella https://amzn.to/4ubiC0X Lightweight Waterproof Poncho https://amzn.to/41PhVhP Waterproof Rain Pants Women https://amzn.to/4hzOZ3f Waterproof Rain Pants Men https://amzn.to/4c6Qsgx Merino Wool Waterproof Brim Beanie Hat (The Large is plenty big) https://amzn.to/4bR7jUj Isotoner Womens Recycled Microsuede Water Repellent Cold Weather Gloves with Sherpasoft Lining https://amzn.to/4iI4lnT Isotoner Men's Recycled Microsuede and Berber Glove NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4xfpXj5 NORTIV 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/43GgdAS Alpaca Wool Heavyweight Crew Socks https://amzn.to/4oymIyY Cruise Essentials 1. Magnet hooks and Strong Magnets https://amzn.to/3OngyQP and https://amzn.to/47ZZUQn 2. Hanging toiletry bags https://amzn.to/4kxxGSu 3. Travel sized containers for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. https://amzn.to/4k4HWS4 4. Elastic Sleeves for leak proofing https://amzn.to/3rUKEn6 5. Foldable mesh hampers https://amzn.to/45d224R 6. Non surge protected power bars https://amzn.to/3rWPIrd 7. Mini fan https://amzn.to/43UDnkC 8. Motion detector night light https://amzn.to/43XLX1U 9. Poo-Pouri Toilet Spray https://amzn.to/3s0xVPD 10. Bonine Non-Drowsy Motion Sickness Medicine https://amzn.to/4xfpXj5 11. Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3OF2LpV 12. Downey Wrinkle Release https://amzn.to/3Ks6nsV 13. Packing Cubes (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3Kps2Sw 14. Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/4uRKgkY 15. USB C Charger Block (LOVE) https://amzn.to/4ctb15m Space Saver Bags https://amzn.to/3HzWryT Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (3M/10FT) (Make sure that you have plugs for USB-C if you are purchasing this cable) https://amzn.to/4c7uHwk Luggage Scale https://amzn.to/48Jpo3e Travel Toothbrush Head Covers with Suction Cup https://amzn.to/49WzuyM Travel Toothbrush Head Cover for Oral B Electric or Regular Toothbrush https://amzn.to/4389ApN Steripod Razor-Clip-On Razor Protector https://amzn.to/3IqA38p Great Sunscreen for Face https://amzn.to/4dro4Gs