Holland America Line Inside: What to Expect on Board

As you step onboard a Holland America Line ship, you'll be greeted with warm hospitality and a sense of elegance. Their ships are designed to provide a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere that's perfect for a cruise vacation.

You'll find a wide range of accommodations to choose from, with options like oceanview staterooms, verandah staterooms, and suites, each with its own unique amenities. On average, you can expect to find around 300-400 square feet of living space.

One of the standout features of Holland America Line is their exceptional service, with a staff-to-guest ratio that's among the highest in the industry, ensuring you're always well taken care of.

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My cabin had a lot of amenities and basics, including a mini refrigerator, a safe, a makeup mirror, a hairdryer, robes, beach towels, and an umbrella.

The number of in-room electrical outlets I had was impressive, with more than I've seen in any other cruise room.

Free WiFi was included in the rate, as well as an unlimited drink package and one specialty dining meal.

If you're a solo traveler, Norwegian's studio suites are designed with you in mind, so you won't have to pay the single-traveler supplement.

The handles on the wardrobes' sliding doors doubled as towel racks, which was a clever use of space.

My cabin was generously sized, with a small hallway, a bathroom, and two wardrobes and a cabinet.

The cabinet had three compartments: one for robes and beach towels, one for a mini fridge, and one with three deep drawers.

The safe was roomy, accommodating my laptop and all my other valuables and important travel documents.

The Princess Luxury Bed in my 162-square-foot cabin was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on while cruising, with a medium-firm mattress and a plush 2-inch-thick pillow top.

In-room entertainment is a crucial aspect of any cruise experience. You can watch movies or live satellite television, or listen to music and audiobooks preloaded on the TV.

Some cruise lines offer superior in-room entertainment options. Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line stood out in this regard, with the former offering luxurious furnishings and impeccable service, and the latter providing stylish interior studios with lounge access and added security.

Having a comfortable and quiet cabin is essential for a relaxing cruise experience. I found that Norwegian Cruise Line's stylish interior studios provided just that, despite being the smallest room I stayed in.

The in-room entertainment options on some cruise lines are truly impressive. Princess Cruises, for example, offered the best in-room entertainment, including a comfortable bed and a wide range of preloaded content.

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Koningsdam is Holland America's first new ship since 2010.

It's also the line's largest ever, measuring 99,500 tons and holding nearly 26% more passengers at double occupancy than the line's last new ship, Nieuw Amsterdam.

The ship features a new, more contemporary design than earlier Holland America vessels, while preserving classic touches like a Crow's Nest lounge with panoramic views.

Holland America tapped noted resort and restaurant designer Adam Tihany to create interior spaces for Koningsdam, working in partnership with Bjørn Storbraaten.

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Koningsdam is Holland America's first new ship since 2010. It's also the line's largest ever.

The 99,500-ton Koningsdam holds nearly 26% more passengers at double occupancy than the line's last new ship, Nieuw Amsterdam.

Koningsdam features a new, more contemporary design than earlier Holland America vessels. It preserves classic touches like a Crow's Nest lounge with panoramic views.

Holland America tapped noted resort and restaurant designer Adam Tihany to create interior spaces for Koningsdam in partnership with Bjørn Storbraaten.

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The staterooms on this ship are quite spacious, ranging from approximately 175-282 square feet.

You'll have plenty of room to move around and enjoy the ocean view from the expansive windows.

These staterooms include two lower beds that can be converted into one queen-size bed, featuring the Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses.

A host of amenities are available to make your stay comfortable, including premium massage shower heads.

The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown, so be sure to take a look at the actual layout when you arrive.