Holland America has made a new spin on its old school vacation – Register Orange County

Six years ago, at the Rotary International fundraiser, my wife and I were bidding for two Dutch American ships. Since there was no expiration date, we were both in our 70’s, and we agreed to hold the bid for 20 years. Then we will be the right age for the first Dutch-American voyage – or we will be told by some of the wisest people on that particular line.

So when I had the opportunity to test the water on a virgin canvas with a Seattle-based company that could turn 150 next year, I prepared to spend several days in a floating old folk house. Talk about misunderstandings. While many Septuaginters boarded a recent trip to Grace and the beautiful Mrs. Koningsdam, the passenger’s description had more guests than expected. According to the ship’s guest desk, 62 percent are 51- to 74-year-olds, most of whom have previously traveled to the premium-luxury line (hollandamerica.com). Between the few thirty cents and the half-full Pacific coast ship from San Diego to Vancouver, they all seem to be traveling with parents or grandparents.

This was not the old demographic, floating retirement community, which made up the majority of the 1,222 passengers. Elderly passengers, including this AARP card carrier, spent the rest of their lives in beautiful accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, and activities before heading to Southern California on a 2,650-capacity 2,650-seat ship. Legal parking in Ensenada, Mexico, beginning October.

Koningsdam is scheduled to sail from San Diego, Seattle, Anchorage and Vancouver until 2024, and the Pacific coast is better for him. In addition to playing with the focus and real hospitality – the Crystal Cruz is one of the best I’ve ever seen – the 6-year-old Pinnacle Class of Holland America has loaded the ship’s most popular locations.

Four of them are a concert hall, Memphis Festival in Holland, USA, Carnegie Hall in New York, and New Orleans Burbon Street. The soundtrack on Deck 2 featured all-quotes from classical, rhythm and blues on the BBC King All-Star Band, Classic Rock in Rolling Stone, and the 70-year-old table top at the piano bar. As the plots slide from one end to the other, the actors do not sink into each other. On the world stage, the ship’s aesthetic and technical masterpieces include a multi-disciplinary stage featuring a dance company creative dance show and a multimedia experience featuring live music from the BBC Earth TV series. II ”

The Dining Room is a safe and cost-effective option for lunch and dinner when you are looking for a full-time dining room, cleverly called The Dining Room. A more relaxed atmosphere is available at Lido Market, one of the best buffets on the beach. Still things to help Dutch America to make omelets with fresh eggs. The sister lines in Carnival Corporation’s portfolio, including Princess Cruz and Kunard’s line, are in question (they will not tell you).

Pulse went for a taste of burger and Nathan hot dogs and New York Deli and Pizza Dive In, this was a hot corn beef sandwich and a solid piece of pizza with a slightly burnt crust. For the Netherlands, quality coffee and snacks, from mattress herring to apple and bacon pancakes, or Panencock, Grand Dutch Cafe.

Coningdam went on a voyage of four to five with specialty cruises. The Thai-influenced Tom Ka Kai soup and the Chinese-inspired baby’s ribs are both on the verge of death: for beginners on Tamarind, an option for the Captain’s dinner trip. The restaurant, which represents Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, has doubled in size to Nami Sushi, which serves chef chef Andy Matsuda. Another winner was Pinnacle Grill, the ship’s steak house, the well-prepared steak and salmon house, and the OMG-fitting clothing line Candied Bacon from renowned chef and restaurant manager David Burke. No pictures, Rudy Cell de Mer is the latest French-branded brasserie from Chief Chef Rudy Sodami. The weak connection between the special restaurants is Canaletto, which makes for decent veal and sage meatball and so on. The search for the most expensive Italian seafood restaurant continues.

As for Koningsdam itself, it is refreshing to make you feel like you are on a ship, not a park. They are car, water slides and zipline explosions, and it is important to go to attractions to increase market share with families on major shipping lanes. That is to say, Holland is a good change of pace at sea with six flags.

“You can try to be multi-generational, or you can be just what you are,” said Ron Bontenbal, general manager of Coningdam Hotel. “I think for a few years we tried to fight who we were and that didn’t make any sense.”