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Before You Book a Large Inside Cabin on Holland America Noordam… Watch This!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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👁️ 11K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 22:24
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · Winter · 42 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Through booking this large inside cabin instead of a balcony cabin, we saved £6,000.

I was really concerned about having an inside cabin for this duration and it's been abs it's worked out well and I wouldn't hesitate to book it again.

The biggest pro that we've had with this cabin is through booking this large inside cabin instead of a balcony cabin, we saved £6,000.

We've been here 42 days. We got a full length wardrobe there.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider large inside cabins for significant cost savings on long cruises.
Use the ship's app for port talks and excursion information.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Inside cabin for a long durationIt worked out well; wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Noise from nearby areasCheck deck plans to avoid cabins under noisy venues like the Rolling Stone stage.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a large inside cabin on Holland America Noordam a good choice for a long cruise?
QWhat are the pros and cons of cabin 1019 on deck one?
QShould you book a large inside cabin instead of a balcony cabin?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Dubai2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We spent 42 nights in a large inside cabin on Holland America Noordam Cruise Ship. In this review we give a complete tour of this type of cabin - J category 1019 and discuss the pro's and con's, including the massive cash incentive. We discuss space, location, noise, and let you know whether booking this cabin was genius or a terrible mistake! We cruised on Holland America Noordam around Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand in January/February 2026. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛴️ Join us on one of our GROUP CRUISES - Find all the information how to here - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/group-cruise/ 🌎 WEBSITE - Visit our website Paul and Carole Love to Travel - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com for more cruise and travel inspiration 🗺️✈️ 📧 NEWSLETTER - Sign up for our Newsletter here for all our news and group cruises information - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/ 🌊 CRUISE BOOKING - Our recommended travel agent is Dan Hammond of GoCruise&Travel. We have been using Dan since 2021 and he has always looked after us very well. Whether you're craving a Caribbean cruise getaway or a land based Mediterranean escape, Dan has you covered. Contact him today via email at dan@gocruise.uk.com or give him a call at 01622 891895 to start planning your perfect trip. If you prefer, simply complete our booking form for a no-obligation quote: https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/bookings/ ⚓ 🌍 CRUISE MAPS - We are loving our Cruise Maps and if you would like to receive 10% off your order - use our affiliate paulandcarole link here - https://thecruisemaps.com/products/cruise-map?dt_id=2085122 Use CODE - PAULANDCAROLE at checkout. 🎥 SOCIAL MEDIA - Don't miss a moment of the action! Hit that subscribe button (it's free!) to stay updated when our new vlogs and videos are published. And for even more exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @paulandcarolelovetotravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@paulandcarole?_t=8kV3CjIInSa&_r=1 X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/paulandcarole. 🌟 MEMBERSHIP - Plus, if you want to support our journey and unlock special perks, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel or you can join this channel as a You Tube Member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpnRH1jL_EKoVv5VWoyiB0A/join Your support is very much appreciated! 🌟⛴️ 🛜 ONLINE SAFETY - Stay safe on line by using a VPN. We use Surfshark - Find out more here - https://links.surfsharkbiz.com/u/click?_t=c7117ac13602475283b7d8224bf8726f&_m=be3004b90c5f4661b78099b19fc49cae&_e=xtzHA-2i95JbQEUlnHHmzb36O4rZcRNxguPued6a6ayFT5Oxp7cxzYhvlfHQK-lbAXybvvSRKWsuc4kSL-WonBRc1kQoGtsJ-JqAiti-aci0-9mg8TfFCpDonMo2-W7VITJVrupOmbp926k1tn9jmWSjASmhygkW50nkqNaXDMmJjUs-sEZbZ21bJltSb2inGef5rg-5e49NdHsw3e1MMyVqXsOPb1mbMXh5jQbMh5LT-x2MT4LpBxCILUt34qEr3-tpt1DwYx1XSRxBk9HT2Q%3D%3D 🚢⚓ SHOP - You can also support us through our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/paulandcarole 🎒✨ SUPPORT - If you enjoy what we do, subscribe, like, and share with your family and friends! 🌊⛵ #hollandamerica #Noordam #Insidecabin #cabins #Cruiseship #Cruise #Cruising #paulandcarole