I Finally Tried Holland America… It Was NOT What I Expected!

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I'm sharing my FIRST EVER Holland America cruise experience on board the Holland America Koningsdam on a 7-day Alaska cruise sailing roundtrip from Vancouver, Canada! After 49 cruises, I finally tried a Holland America cruise and I had NO idea what I was in for. Was it worth the hype? Watch to find out! 🚢 THE CRUISE This Holland America Alaska cruise departs from Vancouver and visits some of Alaska's most stunning destinations including Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, plus a breathtaking scenic sailing day through Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier. The Holland America Koningsdam is a Pinnacle Class ship that just came out of dry dock before this Alaska cruise sailing, making this the perfect time to experience her. 🍽️ WHAT I COVER IN THIS VIDEO First impressions of the Holland America Koningsdam Holland America cabin tour (Veranda stateroom on deck 11) Holland America food: main dining room, Grand Dutch Cafe, Rudi's Sel de Mer, and Pinnacle Grill Holland America entertainment: BB King's, Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard onBoard, World Stage Theater Holland America's incredible Alaska program and what makes it unlike any other cruise line in Alaska Is Holland America worth it? My honest verdict after 7 days! 🌊 HOLLAND AMERICA KONINGSDAM QUICK FACTS Ship: Holland America Koningsdam (Pinnacle Class) Itinerary: 7-Day Alaska cruise roundtrip Vancouver Ports: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier Package: Have It All (drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, shore excursion credit) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ #hollandamerica #koningsdam #cruise ------ 0:00 - Boarding the Koningsdam 13:40 - Verandah Stateroom Tour (Deck 11) 24:17 - Vancouver Sailaway 27:23 - Day 2 at Sea 38:09 - Day 3 in Juneau 40:45 - Day 4 in Skagway 46:05 - Day 5 in Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier 49:53 - Day 7 in Inside Passage (Sea Day) 51:25 - Final Thoughts on Holland America

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