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Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Adventure Cruise to Alaska - September 2021 - Full Ship Tour

Lainey Melnick
Lainey Melnick
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πŸ‘οΈ 33K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 2:59:30
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupAlaska Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am so incredibly lucky. They are going to pamper me and my best friend in a spa veranda suite.

I love having my spa balcony cabin. I have spa benefits and I have this beautiful view.

This is the most amazing soup. It is really super thick and delicious.

I've never seen killer whales in the wild before. This is super cool.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Navigator app and fill out all necessary forms, including a health questionnaire, before boarding.
βœ“Dress in layers for Alaska because it can get warm or cold.
βœ“Bring your swimsuits to enjoy the hot tub and pool on Holland America, even in Alaska.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

COVID testing and vaccination requirements β€” Get a negative COVID test within two days of embarkation and ensure you have your vaccination card.
Packing for Alaska weather β€” Dress in layers, including a waterproof windproof jacket, hat, and waterproof boots.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the COVID-19 requirements for sailing with Holland America?
QWhat is it like to cruise to Alaska on the Nieuw Amsterdam?
QWhat activities and dining options are available onboard?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconExcursions3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Eagle Island Kayaking
Skagway3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass and Yukon Route Railway
Juneau3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Native Canoe Trip to Mendenhall Glacier
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Travel with me on Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam for a beautiful girls trip cruise through Alaska from Seattle - September 2021 with my best friend of 43 years. https://youtu.be/vt3TIWXslcM β€” Learn all the latest regulations and requirements for safe and healthy sailing. Get a taste of life onboard and listen into interesting lectures. Experience wildlife viewing from my spa verandah cabin, #10029, through Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and see what the traditional Dutch Split Pea Soup is all about. Listen to the amazing BB King's Blues Club at Sea All-Stars, Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard, and BBC Earth in Concert. Play along music trivia and other games. Dine with me at the fine dining room plus all the specialty restaurants, Pinnacle Grill, Nami, Tamarind, Rudi's Sel de Mer, Canaletto, Lido Market, Dive In and New York Pizza. See magic in action with Joseph RΓ©ohm. Sip my favorite cocktails like the Hemingway Daiquiri. See what the Greenhouse Spa & Salon thermal spa pass provides. Learn my tips and tricks for the best places to go on the ship, how to dress, and in our port stops of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Canoe to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. Venture out in Skagway on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. Spend a day in Ketchikan with Southeast Exposure Sea Kayak excursion to Eagle Island State Park where we saw eagles, of course, sea lions, harbor seals, and the most exciting Orcas. Get a tour of Seattle Pike Place Market for a pre-cruise night stay at the Seattle Marriott Renaissance Hotel. Fly Delta Airlines from Austin to Seattle and enjoy the Priority Pass Lounge. -- Thank you so much Michelle Sutter Holland America, Ashley Vaughan, Ila Zimmermann, Lucy Ramstadius Owen, Tara Schreiner Forster, Josh Ogden and my special co-stars this week Carlos Strong, Kai Harney, Waverly Miguel Barnes, Tomas Zwart Snoeck, Phillip Smith Sr., Dy Echols, Ernest Payne, Antonio Motley, Charisse Yesuhdoc Mackey and especially Susan Utley. And my colleagues and fellow passengers Rosario Faundo, Richard Butz, Carol Nunnery, Sharon Hunt, Robert Ryan, Ralph Martinelli. What a fun week! β€” Reserve your next dream vacation with Lainey Melnick & Associates - Dream Vacations and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and follow me on social media to stay up to date with my latest travel information: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip --- Most importantly, please do me the honor of letting me book your next land, sea, river, villa and yacht #dreamvacation! -- Lainey Melnick lmelnick@dreamvacations.com Dream Vacations - Lainey Melnick & Assoc 855-GR8-TRIP / 512-799-0626 http://www.855GR8TRIP.com -- #luxurytravel #foodietravel #855GR8TRIP #dreamvacations #Blondevoyage #alaska #hollandamericaline #halpartnerships #nieuwamsterdam #HALASKA #HALCruises #hollandamerica