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Having been a past passenger on Princess you have now stepped up to quallity with HAL.  Holland America is awesome for service and food. The Zuirdam is terrrific as well.  The moment you step on board, a white-gloved steward will escort you to your stateroom where you will find all the comforts of home, as well as a few of the surprises that have made Holland America Line the world’s finest premium cruise line. Throughout your voyage with us, attentive cabin stewards provide unobtrusive service, replenishing ice and arranging fresh fruit, turning down beds and leaving Sweet Dreams chocolates. Our gracious crew members dedicate themselves to your satisfaction and are known for impeccable five-star service. On average, our staterooms are 25 percent larger than on other ships in our category, giving you more room to stretch out. All staterooms include self-controlled air conditioning; a telephone and closed circuit TV; luxurious soaps, shampoos and lotions; music channel system; and 24-hour complimentary room service.   Guests of Holland America Line already enjoy the most spacious and elegant accommodations in premium cruising. Ongoing enhancements include these additional amenities: – Premium Plush Euro-Top mattresses* – Highest-quality cotton bed linens – Large, plush towels and deluxe terry bathrobes – Massage shower heads – Lighted, magnifying make-up mirrors – Salon-quality dryers – Welcome basket of fresh fruit – Elegant stainless-steel ice buckets and beverage serving trays   variety of wonderful ways