Our Panama Canal Cruise Wasn't What We Expected. Here's Why [Holland America Rotterdam review]

We spent 12 days onboard Holland America's newest cruise ship, Rotterdam. Although we booked our Panama Canal cruise months ahead of time, due to several changes (both good & bad), we weren't sure what to expect onboard this cruise ship & in the ports of call. Would this be the best cruise ever or would we be dissapointed?

In this video I share a Holland America Rotterdam cruise ship review. We look at the ship's entertainment, dining, cabins, cruise ports of call & more! In this cruise vlog I also share what we did in the cruise ports of call during our Caribbean & Panama Canal cruise.

We were upgraded from a balcony cabin (veranda) to a Vista Suite. We also booked Holland America's Club Orange. In this cruise vlog, I share a Rotterdam cruise ship tour & review, along with HAL cruise tips you'll want to know.

These cruise travel tips will help as you plan a Panama Canal cruise or any HAL cruise vacation.

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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

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