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Holland America Westerdam: Onboard Circle Japan Cruise- Pros & Cons!

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❀️ Best for CoupleAsia · 18 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

From the moment we docked, people were genuinely happy we were there. It was refreshing, welcoming, completely different from what we expected.

This wasn't a relaxing beach vacation. and we spent 18 days hitting 13 ports. This is exactly the kind of adventure we retired for.

The highlight here isn't just the landscape, it's the food. We had our first authentic market experience here.

It was a perfect emotional end to the circuit.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Plan for a marathon day in Tokyo, as it's exhausting but exhilarating.
βœ“Take advantage of the itinerary having zero tender ports, making all ports doable.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many ports in 18 days β€” It's intense and a marathon, not a sprint, but zero tender ports make it doable.
Language barrier in Japan β€” It wasn't a problem; in places like Sakata, high schoolers practiced English with them, turning it into a highlight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas 18 days and 13 ports in Japan too much?
QIs there a language barrier on Japan cruises?
QHow affordable is a big trip like this?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Are you considering a Japan Cruise? This video shares our 3rd and final episode of our Circle Japan Cruise including Life on the Westerdam ship, Entertainment, Dining and even what happens during Immigration in Japan. These should be helpful details for you to plan your trip. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Episode 3 overview 01:36 - Entertainment Overview 04:59 - Dining 07:43 - Kanmon Straits 09:27 - Japan Immigration Details 10:11 - Sokcho, South Korea 14:15 - Holland America Westerdam Circle Japan Cruise Pros & Cons 24:45 - Closing Port Deep Dive Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPB0YMo0qAjTIytP39AHjqfMyOvr47Rd Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #hollandamericacruises #japancruise #Circlejapan Are you considering a Japanese cruise? This video offers essential cruise tips for anyone thinking about a Japan Circle Cruise, highlighting the unexpectedly warm welcome from locals upon docking. We share our experiences, including a glimpse of fresh seafood at a market, scenic views of a Japanese castle, and valuable Japan travel tips to help you immerse yourself in Japan culture. This is your comprehensive Japan travel guide.