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    Alaska cruise best views from which side of the ship??

    in Holland America Line

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    1 hour ago, zgscl said:

    Looking at Hawaii in 2023 - I will have to check this! 

    We did Hawaii on NCL aboard the Pride of America. Our cabin was on the starboard side of the ship. The Napaili cruise started on the Hanalei bay side of Kauai to the end of the Napali coast line. This made the views from the Port side the best because they cruised by slowly so the passengers could enjoy the views which were beautiful. They then turned around and went the other direction but at full speed which was not as enjoyable. During the slow cruise portion, everyone was on the port side of the ship which I’m sure made the ship list to that side.

    1 hour ago, zgscl said:

    For Alaska I have a preference for port side if going to Glacier Bay. You sail into Glacier Bay with views on the port side. When viewing the Margerie Glacier you also start on the port side. Outside of that I haven't noticed much of a difference but we have not sailed out of Vancouver so hopefully others will comment on the sail through Johnstone strait and up north. 

    We have booked the port side already, we will keep it for now unless there is a better suggestion for the northbound sailing.

    1 hour ago, zgscl said:

    What ship will you be on? If you are doing a Neptune Suite, consider an aft wrap. They are farther from the lounge and the room but you get almost 270 degrees of viewing and an enormous balcony. I highly recommend especially for scenic places like Alaska unless you are very sensitive to motion. 

    We are doing the Niue Amsterdam in 2023. The Aft Neptune suite looks very nice, but my wife has motion sickness, so that is not an option.

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    Alaska cruise best views from which side of the ship??

    in Holland America Line

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    2 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

    Not as crowded as you think. And, as commonly discussed on the Alaska board, where this question is asked daily, if you are going get a Neptune, get an aft Neptune.  That satisfies your desire to stay on your balcony,  and get a wider angle view.  If you stay one side or the other, you miss what is going on on the other side. Alaska is big picture scenery.  There is no one magic spot to be to see the sights.

    Unfortunately my wife gets seasick so an aft cabin is out of the question. Since we are traveling north, I was thinking that the land side (starboard) of the ship would be the most scenic.

    Alaska cruise best views from which side of the ship??

    in Holland America Line

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    3 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

    Doesn't matter a bit. There are great views on all sides. You aren't locked in your cabin...you will be out and all over the ship.

    We are planning on Neptune suite so we want to enjoy our balcony for the scenic parts of the cruise. Public areas tend to be crowded especially for the best views. I made the mistake of being on the wrong side of the ship while cruising past the Napali coast in Hawaii and had to fight for elbow room to see the best views while my balcony had a view of the open ocean……😝

    Alaska cruise best views from which side of the ship??

    in Holland America Line

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    We are planning a land sea adventure on Holland America to Alaska and we’re wondering which side of the ship has the best views on a cruise first cruise. We will be starting in Vancouver and ending in Fairbanks. (This is the D5C cruise) 

    We are too early to book excursions so we are up for suggestions on which ones to consider when offered (not too adventurous but beauty and food is a must).

    When is the best time to search for an Alaska land sea cruise....

    in Holland America Line

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    16 minutes ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

    Unlike the customary HAL options starting in Fairbanks Princess does not have an overnight in Anchorage as they offer "Direct to the Wilderness" train service between Denali/Talkeetna and Whittier.  I have a feeling this may become the same for HAL starting with the 2021 season

    If this is the case, we may have to fly to Anchorage for a several day visit then fly to Fairbanks to start the Cruisetour.... Santa Clause House must remain on the Itinerary (Happy wife, Happy life) :classic_rolleyes:

    When is the best time to search for an Alaska land sea cruise....

    in Holland America Line

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    5 minutes ago, PSR said:

    The distances in Alaska are quite far. It is about 8 hours by bus from Denali to Seward. If you want to go to Anchorage before a land tour, and then go to Fairbanks, I think you would have to go to Anchorage on your own and then fly to Fairbanks to join a land tour.

    I was looking at the Vancouver to Fairbanks cruises (Which seem to be less expensive) and then at the end of the cruise fly from Fairbanks to Anchorage.. One option

    I checked the train ride is very expensive and looooong

    When is the best time to search for an Alaska land sea cruise....

    in Holland America Line

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    We are planning an Alaska land sea cruise in 2021... I want to start in Anchorage and end in Vancouver with stops in Denali and Fairbanks (My wife really wants to see the Santa Clause House).... We have friends that live close to Anchorage and would like to visit them for a few days before the cruise... I notice that the 2021 land sea Alaska cruises are not listed yet.... Any suggestions would be appreciated.... We want to get freebies and discounted rate if possible...

    Thank You :classic_biggrin:

    Neiuw Statemdam Aft balcony

    in Holland America Line

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    I just changed my balcony from mid-ship navigation deck to aft balcony navigation deck. I have heard that the closer you are to the front or back of the ship the more motion you get. Is it worth it for the view and having a cabin that is not located under the Lido Market? Is the motion a big difference from Mid ship to Aft?

    Table for 2.... Rude or not??

    in Holland America Line

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    4 minutes ago, AmazedByCruising said:

     

    I think it's brilliant marketing. Anyone can get a table for two, but make it special. Simply add a massage, a $25 dollar bottle of wine, roomservice twice which was already included in the fare, one $50 reservation for pinnacle grill, lend them luxurious waffle terry bathrobes for a week and take a picture. Then charge $600 per couple and some will feel they're missing out not having luxurious waffle terry bathrobes.

     

    I was thinking the same thing..... 🤪

    I was able to get a table for 2 from my TA, now I can afford a dozen roses 🌹 lol

    Quench Beverage Package.... Do or Don't??

    in Holland America Line

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    I saw a picture of a few beverage package offerings in the Grand dutch cafe on the Nieuw Statendam. The price was $17.95 pp/pd, which comes out to just over $250 for my wife and I. We drink lots of coffee (the dining room coffee tends to be weak) and usually have a soda with dinner, and like to drink bottled water throughout the day. Is it cost effective to pay for this package (we are not alcohol consumers). Also I am unsure if the coffee option is for all coffee bars, more info would be great....... Thank You

    Club Orange upgrade offer

    in Holland America Line

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    On ‎6‎/‎14‎/‎2019 at 12:34 PM, BSinPNS said:

    We are currently on Nieuw Statendam and enjoying Club Orange.  While the menu is the same, there is an additional item for dinner - two nights ago it was a 12oz veal chop.  Quite tasty.  We also enjoy watching the chef prepare our dinner which is served hot.  While the chairs may not fit everyone’s fancy, we are not spending a lot of time except for dinner.  

    Can you get CO for $35 pp  pd on Nieuw Statendam, we are booked for Mar 2020?

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