Club Reserve Minisuite compared to Vista Suite on Holland America

[stevenr597]

We usually cruise on Princess, and our first choice would be Club Class Mini suite.  However, we have liked the itinerary on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam, and we have booked a Vista Class Suite.

Does anybody have any opinions on how these cabins compare..

  

[taxmantoo]

The Princess mini-suite is definitely a much nicer and livable cabin.  It is also our choice on Princess cruises.  The HAL Vista, which we have been in many times, is more like a Princess balcony cabin.  The difference between a HAL Vista Suite and a regular HAL balcony in the "V" category is a few extra square feet and a bit of extra storage space.

[Kamfish642]

I prefer the princess Club class mini-suite, except for the bathroom.  I like the shower stall much better on the HAL Vista suite.

[waltd]

Is the HAL Vista Suite a true Suite with Suite Perks.  Anythng special in perks with the cabin?

[cr8tiv1]

I have hacked into HAL Vista Suites. Here’s my take.

 

PCL reserve mini-“suites”

Reserved MDR, shower tub combo.

 

HAL Vista Suite

Has something similar to Royal Class concierge lounge.  No complimentary mini-bar.  Nicer ”suite” like bathrooms.  Not sure about MDR perks.  Similar size to Window Suites but includes balcony in square footage.

 

PCL Grand/GEM Class Window suites

Similar “suite” bathroom.  Includes complementary mini-bar, Reserve MDR, and just recently, dedicated “concierge” behind the scenes.  No Balcony, but bigger interior space.