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Crystal above and beyond them all. Since they went out on 2022 done Oceania, Viking and Seaborne and Crystal is the best. Crystal has Included arts program. Best fitness options, pilates, yoga. All drinks any time and gratuities all included. Best food. Great entertainment, learned ukulele, piano keyboarding, computer classes, knitting, great enrichment speakers all included. All with the least pretentious group of passengers. Glad Crystal is back and hoping they are what they were before. Was crushed when the were shut down.

Love Viking, Oceania great but my ultimate cruise is Crystal

We have two Viking Ocean booked. Are there included fitness classes? How often? How challenging? I workout daily and enjoy any classes, I can ramp them up or scale back as needed. I prefer to make any cruise a wellness vacation as much as I can. Can work out alone but love the motivation and company of others. Would love any up to date info.

I noticed most of these posts are pre pandemic. We have two Viking Ocean booked. Are there included fitness classes? How often? How challenging? I workout daily and enjoy any classes, I can ramp them up or scale back as needed. I prefer to make any cruise a wellness vacation as much as I can. Would love any up to date info.

We have cruise to Many lines, But this is our first cruise with Holland America. Here are some of my questions 1.We were told the line for dinner is very long how do you go about getting assigned seating every night at the same time? 2.We have that have it all package. But we just cruised another line that if you had a prepaid liquor package every drink you bought you still paid gratuities and taxes that was added to your bill adding 30%. How does it work on Holland America?

Great information. We are looking at the Westerdam Tokyo to Seattle. Keep them coming people I really appreciate it

Never cruised on Holland America. We found an itinerary we were very interested in. I have some questions. Don’t want to be surprised on the final cost because of not included expenses. We had changed from Princess Cruises to Crystal (now out of business) because of all inclusive in the long run was cheaper. Wondering what to expect on Holland America. 1. decent drinking water, on many ships we have found the water coming out of the tap to drink is awful. And had to buy bottled water, If there are no filtered water staions.Is that the case on Holland America? I don’t necessarily need bottled water but would like good filtered water. 2. Coffee, some cruise ships the coffee is made from a liquid concentrate and is horrible. Do I have to pay for a decent cup of coffee? 3.I am a fitness buff. How are the fitness classes on board that are included? How much are the fitness classes that are not included? 4. We noticed there is no self serve laundry. Is the cleaning service reasonable or outrageous. 5. Is Wi-Fi included? If not what is the cost? 6. Are there parts of the ship such as spa sanctuary or other limited access areas, that they charge for and if so how much? 7. How crowded are pool areas? Can you get a lounger? 8. How are the wine and cocktail prices? Any other things that need to be consider?

We are also on the Aug. 20 sailing. We have been very pleased with American Queen in the past and have high hopes.