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Hi! I’m Dara and I’m addicted to all things travel, nature, wildlife, scuba diving and - of course - adventure! I’ll be featuring videos from my hikes, dives, wanderings and explorations from around the globe, both on the land and under the sea. Looking forward to having you join along with me for my future adventures. Follow me on Instagram (@daradventures) and TikTok (@daradventures) for more fun content as well. Welcome to the channel, and hope you enjoy!
Fort Worth Stockyards Tour - Journey Back in Time to the Texas Wild West!
Welcome to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, a shopping, dining and entertainment area that will transport you straight back to the wild west of late 1800s Texas. The Stockyards are one of Texas’ most popular tourist destinations, and today we’ll check out all this unique district has to offer visitors, doing a full tour of the area, and stopping of course to watch the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. The Forth Worth Union Stockyards opened in 1890, and this area remained an important part of the cattle industry up until the 1950s. In 1976 it was listed on the national register of historic places, and today the Stockyards still celebrate that rich cattle industry...
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Discover Florida's Ginnie Springs - Cavern Scuba Diving in Ginnie Ballroom!
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Welcome to Ginnie Springs Florida, where today I’ll show you what’s like to go scuba diving inside an underwater cavern filled with crystal clear freshwater. The Ginnie Springs complex is located on the south side of the Santa Fe River, near the town of High Springs, about 45 minutes northwest of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida. The waters found at this Central Florida natural wo...
First Time on Holland America Line: Pros, Cons & Advice from a Millennial Aged Cruiser
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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 firs...
Riding the High Speed Brightline Train in Florida - Premium Class Review
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Come with me today for a ride on the high speed Brightline train as I commute through South Florida. Launched in 2018, Brightline connects Miami to Orlando, moving riders through the sunshine state at speeds of up to 125 mph! With a flight landing in Miami and a cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale, we needed a way to commute between the two areas. So we thought - why not try the Brightline trai...
Holland America Line Rotterdam Full Cruise Ship Tour - All Public Areas Walkthrough, Deck by Deck
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In this video we'll do a full tour of the Rotterdam, Holland America Line's newest ship in their Pinnacle Class. We'll do a full walkthrough of all public areas on board the Rotterdam, going deck by deck, from A Deck at the bottom up to Deck 14 at the very top. We'll make a brief stop on Deck 5, where we'll do a tour of our balcony cabin. The video is divided up into chapters for easy reference...
Exploring Curaçao Island & Cruise Port on Christmas Day!
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If you've got an upcoming cruise stopping in the port of Curaçao and want to see a bit of what this beautiful island gem has to offer, then you’ve come to the right place. My cruise happened to stop in Curaçao on a rainy Christmas Day, but in spite of the weather this port left quite an impression. Our day in Curaçao was divided into 3 parts. First we visited the Curaçao Ostrich farm, then we h...
Christmas Time Things To Do in NYC: Bryant Park Winter Village and Holiday Market 2023
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Looking for some fun things to do during Christmas time in NYC? Come along with me to the 2023 Bryant Park Winter Village, an annual holiday festival in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Surrounded by NYC's famous skyline, you'll be able to shop and eat at over 180 vendors, skate on a 17,000 foot ice rink, and enjoy the festive holiday ambiance of one of NYC's most beloved parks. The Bryant Park ...
Perfect Day Trip to Bruges (Brugge), Belgium | Walking Tour, Travel Guide, Vlog & Best Things to Do!
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Come along with me on my day trip to Bruges (Brugge in Dutch), Belgium, as I vlog my way through a walking tour of this Western European gem, taking in the medieval wonderland of winding canals, maze-like cobblestoned streets, horse-drawn carriages and beautifully preserved Gothic and Renaissance architecture. With only one day available for my trip, I did my best to experience a bit of everyth...
Visit Cartagena Colombia! Amazingly Preserved 500 Year Old Walled City
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Visit Cartagena Colombia! Amazingly Preserved 500 Year Old Walled City
World's Best Scuba Diving Destinations - Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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World's Best Scuba Diving Destinations - Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Norwegian Pearl Full Cruise Ship Tour - Walkthrough of all Public Areas, Deck by Deck
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Norwegian Pearl Full Cruise Ship Tour - Walkthrough of all Public Areas, Deck by Deck
Norwegian Pearl Cruise Vlog: Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal - Best Ports & Excursions!
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Top Paris Day Trips - Beautiful French Castles of the Loire Valley
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Top Paris Day Trips - Beautiful French Castles of the Loire Valley
The Met Cloisters - An Underrated New York City Museum Gem!
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The Met Cloisters - An Underrated New York City Museum Gem!
Top 20 Egypt Travel Tips - Know Before You Go!
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Top 20 Egypt Travel Tips - Know Before You Go!
Full Tour of Egypt - Top Travel Destinations
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Full Tour of Egypt - Top Travel Destinations
Titanic Trail Southampton - A Walk Through History
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Titanic Trail Southampton - A Walk Through History
Volunteer Experience at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
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Volunteer Experience at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
Reading Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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Reading Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Journey to Freedom: Elephant Volunteering in Thailand
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Journey to Freedom: Elephant Volunteering in Thailand
Abu Simbel Tour - Ancient Egypt's Magnificent Temple
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Abu Simbel Tour - Ancient Egypt's Magnificent Temple
Baby Elephant Playing with her Favorite Human!
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Baby Elephant Playing with her Favorite Human!
Ever been on a tour INSIDE a pyramid? - Tombs of Ancient Egypt
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Ever been on a tour INSIDE a pyramid? - Tombs of Ancient Egypt
Norwegian Bliss - New Year's Eve Mexican Riviera Cruise
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Norwegian Bliss - New Year's Eve Mexican Riviera Cruise
Winter Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park
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Winter Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park
Welcome to my new YouTube Channel - DarAdventures!
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Welcome to my new RUclips Channel - DarAdventures!
Cenote Cavern Diving in Tulum, Mexico (The Pit, Taj-Maha & Dream's Gate)
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Cenote Cavern Diving in Tulum, Mexico (The Pit, Taj-Maha & Dream's Gate)
You did an excellent job with this tour. Concise but covered everything. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 😃
I am taking my first Holand America cruise in about 30 days, I will be sailing 51 days. However, I already have some frustration. First, the ship will require a laundry package to be purchased as they have no laundry room. I am now forced to send regular clothes for the crew to launder, however, I am not very comfortable sending intimate items to have others wash , so I will hand wash those in the sink in my cabin. Eesh. Then, you mentioned the app. I have a Samsung, and I am unable to download their app. Google Play says the Holand America app will not work on my device, in this day and age that leaves a bad feeling in my gut as I now am restricted from much needed information. The shore excursions offered are ALL rated by past travelers poorly and they are very over priced. I really love the spa, but I just would like a package for the area, no deal. They have pretty booking deals on massages but no way at all to book the use of the sauna etc. Then the drink package, I don't drink, but I do like to have bottled water in my room, which btw does not come with a fridge. we had to specifically ask to have a mini fridge, but to get cans of water a 12 pack is $37 pre cruise... SAY WHAT? WATER for my room, before the cruise? Geesh...... I'm trying to stay open to this cruise line, but idk, so far, I've not found one positive precruise experience.... even calling customer service was mind-boggling, I wondered if was dealing with a cable company instead. I am getting worried, truth be told.
Great video and overview of the line. Helps me to make my decision.
Glad to hear the video was helpful! Thanks for the comment.
The way you went from deck to deck on the Rotterdam was one of the best and easiest to understand I has seen. My wife and I will be on that ship this year so thanks for making it easier to find my way around before boarding. I also love the picture of the Rotterdam you have as the lead to your RUclips which I would love to use as my desktop background but I can't find it.
Happy to hear that you found this tour format useful. I think deck by deck is the easiest to follow as well. What photo do you mean? The thumbnail with the orange clouds in the background? All of the photos I use are my own work, so you won’t find them online. happy to share the photo with you if you’d like though!
I like the demographics of HAL. Your video was spot on!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
Thanks for all the invaluable pre tourist information. How much is a generally acceptable tip amount?
Glad you found it useful! For restaurants and cafes, I’d say 10-15% of your bill is good and just whatever loose change you have is fine if you’re grabbing food from a street vendor. For drivers and tour guides, approx 50 Egyptian pounds per day for the driver and maybe 80-100 for the guide. Taxi drivers you can round up the fare - I’d give like 20% on my Uber rides (because they were so cheap to begin with) and the drivers were always super grateful. Also, If I was just grabbing a local guide at a site to show me around, I’d give maybe 20 pounds, depending on how long they stayed with me and how helpful/knowledgeable they actually were.
Thumbs up given the second you used an overview of the video. Informative too
Thank you! Glad you found it useful!
This was by far the best travel Egypt video I have watched to date! It was informative, realistic, while being respectful. I'll be checking out this channel.
Thank you, i appreciate that!
@@daradventures Most welcome, I don't post praise easily
Very comprehensive review. We have sailed on 50+ cruises on 7 different lines, but never on Holland America. We are planning on taking a Caribbean cruise on the Nieux Statendam next winter. Looking forward to a different cruise experience after 27 Celebrity cruises. We have also sailed on Viking cruises. We started cruising when we were 40 years old and are now in our 70’s. The lectures and art projects appeal to me. Also looking to play Mah Jong on board. The ships with 6000 passengers and slides and climbing walls are not for us. Old fashioned cruising is what we have always enjoyed.
Thanks for the compliment! I have not yet tried Celebrity, I’m really keen on giving them a shot. Hoping to try out one of their newer ships sometime soon. I hope you’ll like Holland America! If you like small to mid size ships and the more traditional cruise experience then I think you’ll have a good experience with them. Happy cruising!
@@daradventures We love Celebrity’s Edge class ships (3200 passengers). We will sail on the Celebrity Apex in January, get off the ship and take a cab to the Holland America ship in the same port (different dock). It will be interesting to compare the two ships.
@@davidhurwitz2291 fun! I did a back to back on two lines a couple of years ago - it was cool to compare experiences that way. I hope you have an awesome time!
The customs requirements for b2b cruises are readily available before hand. Being surprised by them is a shortcoming of planning, not of the cruise line. JS
Yes, but they could have definitely been made clearer, and as I said in the video, we were not faultless in this either 😃. Thanks for the comment!
@@daradventures Could have been made more clear. Nice, when did society drop to the least common denominator mentality? Maybe, and I'm just postulating a bit, people should rise to the occasion, not expect the bar to be lowered.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
Not going there I’m good with TV
Wow! Such a comprehensive tour of the ship! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What selfie stick and camera do you use for your videos? Great review! I really got the gist of Holland America
Glad you found it helpful! I use a variety of cameras, depending on the situation. The talking head shots along with lot of the deck by deck tour footage of the Rotterdam were filmed on a Sony A7 IV. I film a lot on my iphone as well, which is only a 12, although I do hope to upgrade that to the newest model at the end of the year - the footage quality is much better with the newer phones. For stabilization for the iphone I use a DJI OM 5 gimbal. I also mix in some shots from my Insta360 X3.
Never travel to this country: dangerous, thieves, liars
Thanks. The paperwork with drinks and signing seems to be a big problem with many reviews and reviewers!!
It was annoying. Not enough to ruin the trip or to not recommend the line, just a frustrating little thing to have to do all the time.
I was curious what you Might say about Holland America. My daughter is 37 and Holland America is the only cruise line she would consider sailing on again. BTW The service at the LIDO buffet has been that way for years. It has nothing to do with COVID. Regular HAL cruisers appreciate the extra steps they take in sanitation avoiding cross contamination. The sneeze guards are perfect. Holland America has one of the highest health and sanitation records in the industry. That is why five generations of our family love Holland America so much. Sorry the children took over the pool and hot tub. There is another pool in the back of each ship that the children usually don't visit. During school holidays HAL often allows children 17 or under cruise free. This is most likely why you saw so many children on your second leg. Thank you for covering the info on the back to back cruises. We took a recent two week cruise but it was continuous. Your information was helpful in the event we take two separate legs of a cruise. I learned something from you even though we have cruised with HAL for decades. Thank you.
Yes, a couple of other cruisers mentioned that the Lido buffet has been that way since pre-covid times, it was an incorrect assumption on my part! It is nice that they have been taking extra steps on sanitization since before the pandemic, I definitely appreciate that, since cruises can be such hotspots for diseases spreading on board - I do still think there is room for improvement with the slowness of getting food though. I didn't know they had one of the best records in the industry for health and sanitation - that is a HUGE selling point, they should talk about that more often! I've come across more than one person who doesn't want to try cruising because of the concern over diseases spreading. We did spend some time at the back pool, which had considerably fewer kids, but the back pool on the Rotterdam was also home to the smoking section, and we didn't like having to be so close to all the smoke. But no cruise or setup is perfect! Thanks for taking the time to write out such a lengthy comment, I appreciate having the dialogue! And I'm really happy to hear that even though you're a well seasoned HAL traveler, you learned something new from my video. Such a great compliment! Glad I am contributing in my own small way :-)
Your advice is incredibly insightful and practical! Capturing a photo of the sign at each site is a fantastic tip for keeping memories organized. Using a tour company to navigate sites requiring governmental approval is also very helpful. Have you had any particularly memorable experiences at places like Abydos or Dendera? Do you have any favorite lesser-known sites that travelers should consider visiting?
Yes, I live by my sign photos - especially if I don't end up organizing my photos as soon as I get home, I'd forget everything otherwise! Thankfully in the digital camera age we can snap as many sign or informational photos as we want for reference :-) Abydos, Dendera, along with Kom Ombo and Edfu are all on my list for my return trip :-( (along with scuba diving in the red sea and exploring the white desert and siwa oasis) Simply too much to see in one visit, and traveling with a guided tour did restrict me a bit. I thought I would have the opportunity to visit Kom Ombo as an optional excursion on this trip, which turned out not to be true :-/ Kom Ombo and Edfu are pretty easy to get to if you book an independent Nile cruise though, as they boats will often stop there. I did have a lengthy conversation with my guide on this trip about wanting to visit Abydos, as that was probably the site I was most upset to miss out on, and he indicated that it wasn't as easy as some of the other sites. He said having a guide is pretty necessary for visiting, although I haven't looked into it further, so take that with a grain of salt! Honestly one of my favorite days was visiting Saqqara and Dashour. It is on some tourist itineraries, so it's not completely off the beaten path, but I do think quite a few tourists skip it. The necropolis isn't far from Cairo, and the history there is SO incredibly rich. Fewer crowds and more flexibility to find a pocket of ancient Egypt that you can have all to yourself. If you want to do inside a pyramid, I'd recommend doing it here versus at Giza - much fewer crowds and it's the same sort of experience. Also if you make it to Alexandria, get lost in the markets! Khan El-Khalili in Cairo is great, but it's very touristy. The markets in Alexandria are full of locals. We had a great time wandering through one rainy night!
My first HAL cruise will be in November on Amsterdam. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting! I hope you have a wonderful cruise.
Having to pay for drinks on Half Moon, is that because of Bahamian law?
@@bonniebaird4240 that’s an interesting suggestion as to why we have to pay. I’ll have to look into that, unless anyone else scanning the comments happens to know the answer? 😀
Wear EarPods and politely ignore
Agree with most everything. However, wear what you like. Most tourists are in shorts, t shirts, dresses, shirts short, long it does not matter except in mosques and holy places
yes, you can certainly wear what you like. There’s no dress code, and locals are obviously used to seeing tons of tourists who dress all sorts of ways. But as a woman who did wander around a fair bit solo, I think I would have been uncomfortable and gotten a fair bit more unwanted attention had I not chosen to dress a bit more conservatively. if you’re staying in a group and not straying from the main tourist sites, then you can wear what you are comfortable in. I just prefer to dress more conservatively in Muslim countries. But if you do choose to show some skin, don’t forget your sunscreen 😎
It’s too bad you missed Parque Nacional Tayrona - it is amazing!
I know, it looks incredible. Whenever I do make it back to Colombia to dedicate a full trip to exploring, I will absolutely spend some time in Tayrona!!
Wow. Where i live now....❤❤
Very cool!
Great video! Very well-thought-out and accurate. You had me on the floor with your gold bar comment! 🤣🤣🤣 Pro tip for sailing around the holidays: To avoid the kids during the day, book a private cabana in The Retreat. It’s peaceful and relaxing and they don’t allow small children there.
Thank you for the compliment! That’s excellent advice for the private cabana. It didn’t have a separate pool, but it did have its own hot tub and peace and quiet, which definitely would have been appreciated during some of those louder moments at the Lido pool. Thanks for commenting!
*here the 3 best and honest tips I can give: AVOID, AVOID & AVOID*
I got 20 Egypt travel tips..... Don't go to Egypt Repeat that tip 20x
I have 50 Egypt travel tips : *REPEAT THAT 50 TIMES*
i thought it was a boat but nah it's just a building
it's free to enter the area?
Yes! Walking around the area and the cattle drive viewing is free, the activities like the pony or horse rides or the maze or mechanical bull have an extra charge.
Today I'm the first viewer, the video is very nice, you have a beautiful voice, thumbs up from me.👍
The very first - thank you!!!
@DarAdventures, thanks so much for this video! It seemed to address so many questions I had. We are in the same age range as you and yours, so it was the perfect fit. I'm excited to check out the tour after seeing this one.
I'm glad it was helpful to you! This was first time doing a "talking head" style video, but there wasn't much content out there about Holland America coming from people in my age demographic, so I'm really happy to hear people are finding it helpful when figuring out what will work best for their vacations. Thanks for the comment, and if you do sail with HAL I hope you have a great time :-)
We have done the Konigsdam and the Eurodam. We like the food, the great service, and the entertainment. Like Celebrity, staff ALWAYS greets you when you get on and off the ship and always has a cold beverage to greet you with. I think that the only thing that I do not like is that if you get seated with certain longtime HAL cruisers, you have to listen to the "nothing is like it was 30 years ago" lectures. The only thing we do not like about the ship is the pandemonium in the MDR on the first night on every cruise. We learned that the first night's menu is less impressive than the rest of the cruise so we head up to the buffet that night. Personally, the Dive In hamburgers are the best I have had on a cruise ship. Also, we like that the Promenade Deck allows you to walk around the entire ship somewhat covered from the elements. As for children, both of our cruises have been during school times (1st week of December, 1st week of January) and there have been 15-20 children on board and their presence was barely noticed. I do NOT like the served buffet as I like to try a very small quantity of many dishes. Instead, I would get full portions of small dishes which led to more waste (and more waist) Your video was quite good.
Thanks for the compliment and thoughtful comment! I haven't tried Celebrity yet, they are next on my list of new lines to try. I've heard really good and really bad things, but I think I'll enjoy their new ships so excited to sail with them when I can fit it into my schedule. Oh that's interesting feedback on the MDR for the first night... we usually end up at the buffet too, mostly just with all the travel and jet lag we often aren't in the mood to dress up and have a sit down meal. And YES on wrap around Promenade decks!!! A lot of newer ships don't have these, and I hate that they are falling out of favor. To me it's an essential classic feature, to be able to stroll around the ship. Yeah I'm the same with the buffet, I like being able to put like a tablespoon of 15 different things on my plate if I want to, but with this style of buffet that's really just not feasible. I imagine those 15-20 kids were probably quite bored :-/ Taking kids on HAL during the school year is probably not the best recipe to create lifelong fans of cruising.
@@daradventures If we weren't such budget travelers (our target is under $100 pppd fare+fees+grats-OBC), we would be on a Windstar for yacht with less than 300 people on a cruise with no sea days. However, instead we are doing b2b2b cruises looking for deals on the Vacations to Go website. If you liked HAL, you will probably like the M-class and S- class ships on Celebrity and Princess. They have more similarities than differences
Would suggest 45yrs old & up, the only problem I have personally had with HAL is it seems the alcohol beverages are very week & only like 4.2% beer. Get a drink package you are going to need it.
That’s certainly a fair assessment. I can’t imagine going on any cruise without the drink package 🙃
Great video! 🤩 One thing I will say about the music, though, is that my friend and I are young Gen Xers who sailed on board Holland America’s Koningsdam this past November, and the musicians at B.B. King’s Blues Club performed both Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” (1995) and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” (2013) (with “radio edit” lyrics, LOL). So, we definitely heard some more recent hit songs than it seems you did during your experience. 🎶🛳️🎶
Ah that’s good to hear! Hopefully they are starting to branch out a bit into more recent decades, of course it is possible that I randomly missed the more modern songs on my sailing too 🙃. Thanks for watching the video, glad you liked it!
Go USA!!!
From india my son and grand son living now historical place southampton
I hope they are liking it! 👍🏻
Thank you for the review! very informative! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative. Thank you. Trying to compare the Oosterdam and Rotterdam.
Glad it was helpful!
The best thing is they don't have six to 7,000 people on the ship biggest ship has only around 2800 to 3,000
Yes, their ships are in that sweet spot - not too big too be overwhelming but large enough to have lots going on.
Seemed a very fair and even-handed review. Very informative. First HAL cruise in two weeks. Very young 67yo's. Hope they listened to your music concerns.
I hope you have a great time! The music really is very enjoyable, just wished for the variety, but I also understand they are going to cater to their primary demographic. Happy cruising and thanks for watching the video!
Best Informative video. Exactly what i was looking for. Planning trip to Southampton soon . This is very helpful video . Thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a great visit to Southampton.
Great work, very nicely presented and everything is well described. Thumb No.7 from me.
Thank you! Cheers! Appreciate your kind words as always 😊
Oh wow that's amazing, maybe a little scary for my tastes
It’s definitely not for the claustrophobic, but it’s a beautiful dive. Short too, you can get in and out of the cavern quite quickly.
I just got back from a three day trip to red eagle lake
Amazing! How was it?
@@daradventuresit was awesome the views were just beautiful
Enjoyed this! I cruised with HAL recently (as a 32 year old) and was really impressed. I was also onboard Rotterdam, and found her to be absolutely beautiful! The average age was MUCH higher than the cruises I'm used to, but I also genuinely believe that age is just a number - it really didn't bother me in the slightest!
Glad you enjoyed the video and had a great experience with the Rotterdam too! She is a beautiful ship, and I really do appreciate all the history that HAL has behind it. And agreed, age is indeed just a number 😊. HAL is for specific type of cruiser, but I do believe that if you like what the line offers than go for it regardless of your age!
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We're loyal Holland America cruisers. My husband and I are GenXers. This seems to be the demographic they are trying to entice right now because the boomers are getting older. I've noticed more people in our generation love HAL. We're not partiers and want a quiet vacation. We also came of age in the 80s so music is important to us. We're taking our millennial daughter on soon, so we'll see if she likes it. Also, you can update the beverage package to the elite package and it covers more if you want the more expensive beverages. Beverages that are fully covered don't show up on your bill.
Yes, it makes sense that they would start trying to appeal to the Gen X demographic. We did consider upgrading the beverage package, just to eliminate the annoyance of all the tiny charges, but in the end it wasn’t anywhere near worth it for us, as we don’t order enough drinks per day to make up the cost difference. It is good to note that this is an option though! Curious how your millennial aged daughter will enjoy the experience - I hope your family has a lovely vacation!
We have sailed on a couple of HAL cruises and do like the line as a matter fact we’re going to be on the Rotterdam in September. I was born in the 1960s and even I think that the typical passenger skews much older than me. I do wish they would play some music genres not from so far in the past, that being said we really do like, HAL
The Rotterdam is lovely, you’ll have a nice experience. Yeah I’m curious to experience the line outside of school holiday time. I didn’t feel out of place on our sailing, but I’m curious of my opinion would change we had sailed at a different time of year.
Thanks for the information! Cruising 1st time on HA in 2025. We are in our 50s, but I know I would like some generational music variety as you mentioned.
exciting! I hope you have a great first sailing - what ship are you on? I think you’ll enjoy the music regardless, it may not skew much into the more recent decades but the musicians truly are top notch.
You nailed the today HAL experience. Back in the 90's they called it comfortable elegance, and for me the current HAL experience is a calm, comfortable and pleasant experience.
Calm, comfortable and pleasant. That’s exactly it. That’s why I liked it. I want to have fun on vacation of course, but I do like my fun a bit more calmer these days. 😊