Our cruising life has changed completely since our first
HAL cruise a couple of years ago. We have now been with
them four times with two more booked for this year. Staff
are outstanding and food is so much better with more
imaginative menus than other medium range cruise lines.
The entertainment is another compelling reason for us
seeing the world with Holland America. It may not suit
everybody but on Nieuw Statendam you will get a rock
band, pianists and a blues/soul band. Each of them will
play three 45 minute sets every night six days a week.
They each have a night off once a week. We rarely go
to the theatre. I am not keen on the type of
productions which Celebrity provide. HAL are the only
company which provides a different approach with
its musical offerings and we are very grateful for
these innovations.