Holland America Neptune Lounge Tour | Worth the Suite Upgrade?
Thinking about booking a Neptune Suite on Holland America Line? In this complete Holland America Neptune Lounge tour aboard Holland America Volendam, we take you inside this private suite lounge and help you decide whether the Neptune Suite perks are worth the upgrade. We stayed in Neptune Suite 7002 on Holland America Volendam during our Canada, New England and Newfoundland cruise. In this review and walkthrough, we share how the lounge fit into our daily routine, from morning coffee to snacks and refreshments throughout the day. Inside, you’ll get a full look at the comfortable seating areas, food and beverage options, continental breakfast, concierge desk, operating hours and daily service offerings. We also break down how the Neptune Lounge concierge service made a big difference for us, from adjusting specialty dining reservations to helping us avoid some trips to Guest Services. Plus, don’t miss Kathy’s 8:31 p.m. oatmeal raisin cookie story 🍪 that showed us what Holland America suite service can really be like. 🚢 In This Video: • Holland America Neptune Lounge Tour and Overview • Inside the Neptune Lounge on Holland America Volendam • Neptune Lounge Hours of Operation and Daily Routine • Continental Breakfast, Snacks, Pastries and Daily Food Options • Coffee, Tea, Wine, Beer and Spirits • Neptune Lounge Concierge Service and Dining Reservations • Kathy’s 8:31 P.M. Cookie Story • Avoiding Some Trips to Guest Services • Is the Holland America Neptune Suite Worth It? • Cruising After 50 Tips and Cruise Advice ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Holland America Neptune Lounge: Worth the Suite Upgrade? 0:52 - What Exactly Is the Neptune Lounge? 1:48 - First Look Inside the Lounge 2:45 - Hours of Operation 3:42 - Morning in the Neptune Lounge 4:51 - Food Throughout the Day 5:39 - Coffee, Tea, Wine, Beer and Spirits 7:35 - The Concierge Service 9:05 - Kathy and the 8:31 P.M. Cookie 11:16 - Skipping Guest Services Lines 12:22 - Is the Neptune Lounge Worth It? 13:12 - Final Thoughts and Cruise Tips ☕ NEPTUNE LOUNGE DETAILS & BEVERAGE INFO On our Volendam sailing, the Neptune Lounge was open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Food offerings changed throughout the day. Self-service alcoholic beverages were available in the lounge. Since we had Holland America’s beverage package, qualifying drinks we selected in the Neptune Lounge were included for us. Always check the terms of your own beverage package for current inclusions on your sailing. 📺 WATCH NEXT: HOLLAND AMERICA VOLENDAM SUITE TOUR Holland America Volendam Neptune Suite 7002 Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/RRwHYtXNux8 Together, our Neptune Suite cabin tour and this Neptune Lounge tour will give you a much better idea of what you’re getting when you upgrade to a Neptune Suite. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you stayed in a Neptune Suite on Holland America Line? What did you think of the Neptune Lounge and concierge service? If you’re considering your first Neptune Suite, which perk are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments below. Your experience could help another cruiser deciding whether the upgrade is worth it! 🌊 SUBSCRIBE TO CALM SEA CRUISE Join Pat and Kathy for real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🍪 LOVE CRUISE FOOD Watch Calm Sea Cooks 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCooks 🧳 CRUISE ESSENTIALS & PACKING LISTS Shop the gear we actually use for packing, filming, and living life at sea. 🛍️ Start here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear 👉 https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials 👉 https://amzn.to/45QcTVA As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 📄 FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view 💳✨ American Express Platinum Card We use the American Express Platinum Card for many of our travel benefits. ✈️🚢🏨 If you’re interested in an American Express Card, you can check out the current offers and Card benefits using our referral link: 👉 https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/platinum-card?ref=PATRIL9MRH&xl=cp01 🎁 We may earn Membership Rewards points if you apply through our referral link and are approved for a Card. You may also be eligible for a referral offer. Terms apply. 💬 STAY CONNECTED 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 CREATOR & RETIREMENT RESOURCES Thinking about sharing your own travel experiences or planning your next chapter? These are the resources we’ve personally used: ▶️ YouTube After 40 Build Your Channel 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 #HollandAmerica #NeptuneLounge #NeptuneSuite #Volendam #CruisingAfter50