Today was the Cruise Critic meet and greet.  And when a lot of cruise critics get together, there are invariably comparisons between this cruise and others.  In terms of food, fun, and entertainment, Holland America seems to fall between Royal Caribbean and Carnival.  It’s not as fun as Carnival and the food and entertainment aren’t as good as Royal Caribbean.  In terms of the age range of passengers, Holland America passengers appear to skew old.  There are at least three children and two teenagers on board, and (as far as I’ve seen) they comprise the entire minor population of the ship.