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Our Final Days on our Holland America Noordam Cruise Was Full of Surprises!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 9K viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 32:27
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAsia · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've definitely saved the best until last as we arrive in Daang.

Halong Bay has been on my to-do list for a long, long time.

This excursion I think has been our favorite of the whole trip.

It really has been amazing. We can't wait to be back on board in 2026.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the free shuttle bus to explore ports independently.
βœ“Consider staying in Da Nang to access both Hoi An and the beach.
βœ“Try the hop-on hop-off bus in Halong Bay for a city overview.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crossing roads in Vietnam with heavy moped traffic β€” Be brave and walk confidently; traffic will go around you.
Mobility issues with uneven pavements in Asia β€” Be wary of steps and uneven surfaces; consider staying on boat for excursions with stairs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of Da Nang and Hoi An?
QWhat is it like to visit Halong Bay on a cruise?
QHow can you explore ports independently on a Holland America cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Da Nang3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hoi An night tour
Halong Bay4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Scenic cruise to Theenkung Cave
Hong Kong4 Happy Bacon
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In the last episode of our Holland America Noordam Asia Cruise Vlogs we reach the ports of Da Nang and Halong Bay, both of which really surprised us!. We explore Da Nang in the day and have the most wonderful evening in Hoi An. Halong Bay has been on our bucket list for a long time and it didn't disappoint and we go on one of the best excursions to date and also explore by Hop On Hop Off Bus. Both Hoi An and Halong Bay blew us away and we hope to return one day! Our cruise sadly comes to an end in Hong Kong, but we have to say that we can't wait to get back on board Holland America Noordam in 2026 for our longest trip yet, 42 nights cruising to Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand. We spent 15 nights on Holland America Noordam in February 2025, cruising around Asia. Ports included Singapore - Koh Samui Thailand, Laem Chabang Thailand, Sihanoukville Cambodia, Phu My Vietnam, Da Nang Vietnam, Halong Bay Vietnam and Hong Kong. Find our hotel review in Singapore here - https://youtu.be/mE2VxJFdPQI?si=ElMMdB3T3Mg2HzrZ We stayed in an aft balcony cabin on Noordam and you can find our review and tour here - https://youtu.be/IVqo8Ffn6M8?si=Hu-VzesyV8CervXS Our friends stayed in a Signature Suite and you can see our tour here - https://youtu.be/xQ2Dvi4yyHQ?si=wTJryeY1UuCcUNyc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌎 WEBSITE - Visit our website Paul and Carole Love to Travel - https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com for more cruise and travel inspiration πŸ—ΊοΈβœˆοΈ πŸ“§ 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/ βš“ 🌍 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 πŸŽ₯ 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! πŸŒŸβ›΄οΈ πŸ›œ 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 πŸš’βš“ SHOP - You can also support us through our merchandise shop, https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.myshopify.com and their Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/paulandcarole πŸŽ’βœ¨ SUPPORT - If you enjoy what we do, subscribe, like, and share with your family and friends! πŸŒŠβ›΅ #HollandAmerica #Noordam #Cruiseship #Cruise #Cruising #paulandcarole #AsiaCruise