Cruise Talk

We had never been to Dominican Republic before, so wanting to learn about the food and culture, we took a tasting and shopping tour into the nearby town of Puerto Plata. However, if you simply want a relaxing day ashore with a pool, bar, and waterslides, you can stay right in the port area to enjoy the well developed port area. There isn’t really a beach here, but you can rent water sports equipment. There… Read more

Grand Turk is a great destination for guests who want to have a full-on beach and shopping experience without the expense of an excursion. Guests can simply walk off the ship where they will find a variety of clothing, jewelry… Read more

With the ship at less than 50% capacity and staggered arrival times, check in at Holland America was a breeze. We had purchased the Club Orange upgrade which got us our own queue for checking in. I think the whole… Read more