Holland America’s Message to Parents

Holland America has a reputation as being stodgy and for the older crowd. Even though we’re in our 30’s, we love Holland America because it’s a bit more elegant and nicer than other cruise ship companies. However, during the holidays, Holland America tends to get a lot of families…including a lot of wealthy families with uber-entitled uppity rich brats. Holland America posted these signs on their Holiday Cruises to try and get some control on the brats.

Holland America Cruise Ship Dining

Cruise ships are notorious breeding grounds for viral outbreaks. If you want a virus, cruise ships are prime places to catch them. To thwart the spread of viruses, Holland America instituted modified food service procedures. I thought this sign was striking in its honesty about the risk. Cruise ship companies have been criticized in the past and I thought this was a good step – even if it did mean long, long lines for food.