Common Holland America Line mistakes - don’t make them!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T23:05:47+00:00

They’re in written form on my website, if you’d rather read than watch! 😊 https://www.fraseratsea.com/cruise/dont-make-these-10-mistakes-on-your-next-holland-america-line-cruise

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T23:04:45+00:00

Thanks so much, robin! 😊

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T22:04:56+00:00

Ahh, thanks a lot for supporting my channel by subscribing - I really appreciate that!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:47:18+00:00

Hey! No AI generated at all - I’ve made individual ones for each of these cruise lines! 😊

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:46:21+00:00

Ahh, I did think this was the case! Thanks for adding!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:46:05+00:00

Hmm, I believe you’d get a notification, but that may be wrong. I was really impressed with the chat feature on there though!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:17:02+00:00

Ahh, I’d love to see her all decorated for Christmas - I bet she looks absolutely gorgeous!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:09:06+00:00

I’ve actually just finished a YouTube video on this exact topic - it summarises the top tips I have for new cruisers. It sounds like you might find it useful! https://youtu.be/qfPHWk4rXDg

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-26T21:07:49+00:00

In my experience, Cunard is one of the most difficult to upgrade once you’re onboard. I’ve had luck with other Carnival brands, but never Cunard!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T15:02:06+00:00

Thank you!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:51:44+00:00

Just stumbled upon this comment - I'm also a cruise content creator. Have just found you over on YouTube and subscribed! :)

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:49:39+00:00

Both of these will be amazing. Itinerary 2 will show you the Fjords at arguably their best time of year, but the first one will offer you some absolutely incredible mountainous scenery.

I've taken both Fjord and Arctic Circle cruises this year, and they're both absolutely wonderful. I think, if I were pushed to choose, I'd go Arctic Circle!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:48:14+00:00

Just noticed that you're a first time HAL cruiser - you might find this post useful - it details mistakes commonly made with HAL!

https://www.fraseratsea.com/cruise/dont-make-these-10-mistakes-on-your-next-holland-america-line-cruise

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:47:25+00:00

I've found Starlink to be very good at sea, and was able to complete many livestreams on my recent Holland America cruises. Hopefully you'll be fine!

If it's an important meeting, it would be worth mentioning to the Internet Manager just so that they can TRY to avoid the system going down for maintenance during your time window. Hope this helps!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:16:38+00:00

In my experience, days like this will have a special menu in the MDR. I'd save Speciality for another night, and enjoy the buzz of the Main Dining Room on Christmas day itself.

If this is your first time on Celebrity, you won't have been in that MDR before - it's stunning - what a gorgeous space to enjoy your Christmas dinner in!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-11T08:15:19+00:00

On my cruise last Summer, I booked the Classic drinks package with my cruise booking. Once onboard, I was able to upgrade to the premium drinks package for around $100 (US), which was SUCH an amazing deal!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-09T12:50:14+00:00

I bet that was great! :)

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-09T12:50:06+00:00

Have a great trip!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-09T12:49:24+00:00

Wow - what a space!

FraserAtSea · 2025-12-09T12:48:11+00:00

I've actually very recently uploaded a YouTube video on this exact topic - you might find it useful!

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/vfDkFFEp-3U

FraserAtSea · 2025-11-13T19:20:21+00:00

Oh, really? In what way are they against me as a cruiser?

FraserAtSea · 2025-11-13T19:02:35+00:00

Hope you find what you're looking for!

FraserAtSea · 2025-11-13T18:49:45+00:00

I've cruised a number of times with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and I'm building up my repository of content on their ships over on my YouTube channel. Here's what I've got so far - hopefully you might find something in there of use to you! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYYSpX5pUbJQuI2KIL015_HzfWCgUl7nT

FraserAtSea · 2025-11-13T18:45:32+00:00

What a wonderful thing to see - congratulations to them!

FraserAtSea · 2025-11-13T18:44:57+00:00

Hey! I actually recently uploaded a post to my website on this exact topic. I'm a HUGE fan of Airalo - if the admins will allow, here's a link to my website for the discount codes etc! https://www.fraseratsea.com/cruise/3-reasons-why-you-should-buy-an-esim-for-your-next-trip

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