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Why Sail Holland America?

Our Holland expreiences have been very enjoyable.  They stand out in our memory for the elegance of the ships and the phenomenal service of the Indonesian and Filipino cruise staff.  Some of the many other reasons we enjoy Holland are:

  1. Very elegant ships, with beautiful 2-story dining room and fantastic art collections
  2. Ship’s public areas are kept immaculately clean
  3. Nice movie theater on board
  4. Indonesian/Filipino staff were fantastic - best overall staff we’ve ever experienced
  5. Excellent Panama Canal, Europe, and Alaska programs
  6. Great Alaska land tour packages
  7. Cabins are elegant, spacious, and well appointed
  8. Laid back, relaxing atmosphere
  9. Caters to its target (60+) audience well

We feel Holland's minor negatives are: 

  1. Dutch officers did not always treat the Indonesian/Filipino staff nicely
  2. If you are under 40, you may feel most activities (and entertainment) are geared more toward an older crowd than your interests

Holland is great for seniors, and couples who enjoy an elegant, laid back cruise.  We wouldn't recommend HAL for an under-40 person's first time cruise, or for your honeymoon.  But for those that appreciate elegant surroundings, good food, and impeccable service, HAL offers an excellent product.  

While we are nowhere near Holland's target customer age, we loved  both of our sailings aboard Holland ships and plan to sail the line again. 

 

Why book your Holland America cruise with us?

When you contact us to get pricing or book your cruise, you are harnessing the volume buying power of Uniglobe, a $1 billion company and one of the largest travel agencies in the world.  Uniglobe has recently developed its new Cruise Ship Centers, specializing in cruise travel.

We have a very close relationship with all the major cruise lines, including Holland.  Uniglobe will often contact sales executives at the line to negotiate special "group rates" that other agencies can't match.

 

sonjabwphoto.JPG (9097 bytes) I will give you the friendly, personal service that my clients have enjoyed since 1994 - the kind you would get from a friend at a nearby small travel agency.  But the difference in booking through me is that you also get the buying power that only a $1 billion agency can provide.  We feel we are unique - most large 800# agencies employ dozens of "order taker" agents. They receive minimal training, have to sell you quickly or get you off the phone, and have a questionable amount of actual cruise experience.  And, good luck getting help if you have a last-minute problem.  When you book through me, you get the friendly and knowledgeable service of a local expert, but you also utilize the buying power of a mega-agency.

Bon Voyage,
Sonja Megenity

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