Holland America Alaska Cruise: Vancouver, Embarkation, & Koningsdam Oceanview Room Tour / VLOG Day 1
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- čas přidán 3. 09. 2023
- Alaska Cruise VLOG Day 1: Holland America Alaska Cruise: Vancouver, Embarkation, & Full Oceanview Room Tour
We booked this cruise through a travel agent and paid about $700 each including port fees and taxes (excluding gratuities) for each person.
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00:00 Intro
00:30: Vancouver Airport, SkyTrain to Waterfront Station
01:28: Pan Pacific Hotel Room Tour
02:50: Downtown Vancouver Poutine Hunt
04:00: Embarkation Morning
05:25: Koningsdam Ship
05:36: Buffet Lunch at Lido Market
05:55: Holland America Koningsdam Ship Ocean View Cabin Tour
07:52: Holland America Koningsdam Ship Ocean View Cabin Bathroom Tour
08:50: Departing Vancouver - Seaplanes, Helicopters, Sea Gulls
10:30: Cruise Ship Passes Underneath Lions Gate Bridge
11:00: Dinner in the Main Dining Room
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Myself and my stowaway companion took a 7-night Inside Passage Cruise to Alaska with Holland America on Koningsdam. The Koningsdam is a new, beautiful, premium cruise ship and we really enjoyed our experience.
FAQ:
Is Holland America a good cruise line for Alaska?
Yes, we did the inside passage and loved it. It's cheaper to go northbound or southbound from Seward (Anchorage) to Vancouver/Seattle but we're glad we did the roundtrip route. We really liked that Holland America ships get to dock in each port, and we never had to tender into port or dock far outside the city and get bussed in. It was always only a 10-15 min walk back to the ship in case we needed to take a break/rest/etc.
When did you get your boarding time?
We received it on our boarding pass and via email about a week before departure. Our boarding time changed 3 times before finalizing a day before the cruise.
Since you booked a guaranteed room, when did you get your room assignment?
We were never notified via email, but it showed up on our luggage tags and boarding pass when we downloaded and printed them out the day before the cruise. Our ship was 100% full, but I've been told some people get upgraded the day of embarkation.
Why get a guaranteed room?
It was cheaper and we didn't mind where we our ocean view room was. Our room was more aft than mid-ship, but neither of us got seasick.
How can I make the embarkation process go faster?
For arriving in Canada, download app: www.canada.ca/en/border-servi...
Download and fill out VeriFly for embarking: www.myverifly.com/#/
Download Holland America's app for easy communication on the ship without paying for Wifi. The app connects to ship Wifi and does not charge you extra to send messages only via the app.
Can I embark/board early?
No, please do not arrive early. We were told the boarding times are assigned to ensure the process is smooth for everyone and there is no crowding.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, we visit two countries (U.S.A. and Canada) on this cruise itinerary.
ITINERARY:
DAY ONE
Vancouver, B.C., CA
DEPARTS 04:00 PM
DAY TWO
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
CRUISING ONLY
DAY THREE
Juneau, Alaska, US
DAY FOUR
Skagway, Alaska, US
DAY FIVE
Glacier Bay National Park
CRUISING ONLY
DAY SIX
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
DAY SEVEN
Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage
CRUISING ONLY
DAY EIGHT
Vancouver, B.C., CA
ARRIVES 07:00 AM
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I did this same itinerary last year; thanks for bringing back the memories. Looks like you had better weather than I did.
Thanks
Thank you for posting these videos. My family and I were on the Koningsdam in June 2023 for the same Inside Passage cruise and we absolutely loved it! Your videos are lovely reminders of that trip.
So glad your family had a wonderful time! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for posting the vids, I have booked the same cruise for mid August 2025, which month did you travel?
I traveled in July 2024!
New here, very interesting video and beautiful views of the room
Thank you for watching!
Hi..I liked your video! We will be in cabin 1054 for 35 days soon. It is 3 doors down from your cabin. What was the noise like at night in the cabin? Any issues? In 2018, we were in cabin 1021for 21 days and had no issues. We are soooo looking forward to the Koningsdam again!
That sounds like a wonderful time! We didn't hear much noise from our cabin. I think once during the Orange Party we heard some light music but we slept early. We usually went to bed around 9-10pm. Otherwise, no issues. I hope you have a great trip!
Thank you!!!@@TheOnlySoloLadyTraveler
Hmm if you are ever tempted again to eat the waffle soap, please include an explanation of the taste profile in your video. Im very curious.
I definitely will! Ha!!
How did you get such a great price on the Pan Pacific hotel. I am going on the same ship and cruise at the end of july and the best price is $950 Cdn including breakfast and bag handling to the ship. I would love to vet your price.....any hints
I just booked my stay at Pan Pacific(cruise pkg.) For Aug trip. Price for 588.05 Canadian + taxes and fees. I called the hotel directly.
I did not book breakfast or bag handling, just the price of the cheapest room they had available. I booked 2-3 months in advance.
😂 *promosm*