This was our first Holland America cruise and we picked it specifically to get an older, more sophisticated crowd to cruise with for the week. The timing of spring break brought many kids (250) onto a ship not accustomed to children at these levels for sure making pools a negative experience for those who expected an older clientele event.

Room stewards and bar service was excellent. There were so many bars on the ship that it was rare not to be able to sit right at the bar at any time. Selections and drink cost was similar to a good restaurant including the wine list.

The entertainment was excellent from the shows with Leon and Romy - illusionists from Americas Got Talent to the BB King band playing just about every night in the Queens lounge. The piano player was awesome also going pretty much non stop for 4 hours a night and getting the crowd to sing along. Read more