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The Lido Pool sits under the Magradome, a retractable glass roof that closes in cool or wet weather and opens on sunny days. There's a large hot tub on one side, two smaller ones on the other, and bench seating around the pool for dipping toes. The Lido Bar fills one corner, and the Dive-In grills complimentary signature burgers, hot dogs and fries in the other. The space also turns into a party zone on select days.

The Crow's Nest sits at the very top front of the ship, with windows that wrap about 270 degrees. Loungers with ottomans face forward over the bow, and sofas and tables fill the rest of the room. The Crow's Nest Café pours coffee in the morning and the bar takes over later in the day. A game room with puzzles, cribbage and chess boards is a favorite on long voyages, and big screens host talks and games.

The Greenhouse Spa & Salon covers massages, facials, medi-spa treatments, seaweed wraps on a float table, a salon and a barber chair for shaves. A relaxation room with ocean views is where each treatment starts and ends. The Thermal Suite is a paid pass with six heated stone loungers, rain showers and three steam and sauna rooms. Next door, the hydrotherapy pool has bubble loungers and a strong water jet for the neck.

The Lido Market is the complimentary casual spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with stations on both sides. Highlights include an Asian station with sushi, pot stickers and dim sum, late-night pizza, a made-to-order pasta station, a bread board for sandwiches and charcuterie, and the Wild Harvest salad bar. The dessert station adds an ice cream bar and soft serve. Canaletto sits at the front and serves Italian dinners for a cover charge.

Out on the aft deck behind the Lido Market, the Sea View Pool is now an adults-only retreat. Two hot tubs sit beside a nicely sized pool with seating wrapped around it, and the Sea View Bar serves the whole deck. Shaded tables on the side let guests carry out food from the Lido Market. Loungers fill the very back of the ship, and the deck turns into a party space for themed events.

The Neptune Lounge is a private social space for guests staying in Neptune and Pinnacle Suites. Comfortable seating areas, a large table and games to borrow make it easy to meet up. Light bites run through the day, from pastries, fruit and yogurt at breakfast to snacks later on, with an espresso maker, fine teas and sodas. The concierge team handles dining reservations, shore plans and questions from start to finish.

The Pinnacle Grill is generally considered the top restaurant on board, an unapologetic steakhouse with classic cuts, sides and desserts. Booths and tables for two wrap around the atrium for a little people watching, and more seating runs along the windows. Just outside, the Pinnacle Bar is a polished spot for a cocktail before dinner. It carries a cover charge, and the best nights go early, so it pays to reserve ahead.

Deck 2 is Holland America's Music Walk. In the Rolling Stone Lounge, a live band plays several sets every night, covering hits from the 1950s into the 2000s, with booths and tables around a dance floor. A few steps on, Billboard Onboard puts dueling pianos in the middle of the room for chart hits from the last 50 years, requests, themed nights and music trivia, with seats right up close.