Good evening! First time Holland cruiser here. We are typically land travelers, but oddly this will our second cruise in 8 months (Rhine riverboat in autumn).
We’re leaving Seattle on the Eurodam June 3.
Stats for us:
My husband and I: I’m 50. (My husband will turn 48 while on the cruise).
3 boys: 18, 12, and 9 (12 y/o turns 13 while on cruise). *I promise all of our children are of the domestic breed and not feral*
My parents: Late seventies. They are dedicated Holland cruisers. They have taken this exact cruise in the past.
-We have booked 3 aft balcony staterooms on the 6th deck. My husband and I will be in a corner Neptune suite and we’ll make the 3 boys will share a room next to us.
-Considering the rest of our group are not in the same category room as us, I doubt we’ll be able to take advantage of many of the perks that come with Neptune class. My parents don’t do Club Orange or anything of that nature. *I will bring my mom good coffee from the lounge since I’m not a coffee drinker.
-My mom is a thermal suite devotee and they always eat at the Pinnacle Grill one night. I haven’t decided if I want to do either.
I’ve decided on getting the bottles of wine. I think my mom gets a special discount because of their loyalty?
-We’ll also get the soft drink package.
-We’ll likely get some massages. But geez, how do you choose? I thought I was looking at a Cheesecake Factory menu when I looked at the spa brochure.
I know this is considered a cruise line with older folks. We really liked the seniors on our European riverboat cruise. It will take some adjustment being on a ship with a younger group. 😊
I’ve been doing a lot of reading on Holland’s website, various blogs, and the threads here. Preparation has been minimal since we have been crazy busy. I’m looking forward to a vacation where I don’t have to think or plan much for once.
If there are any extra nuggets of advice based on information provided, it would be greatly appreciated!
Thank-you,
Leslie