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Cruising around NEW ZEALAND on HAL Noordam Part 1 - Kangaroos, Bagpipe Olympics and other Sounds

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 25K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:55
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacificFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

welcome to nordam in New Zealand gosh it's a long way from London to Sydney

we were the only people in the kangaroo enclosure and it was so wonderful just to wander among them

what a wonderful evening you'll see more of it in our dining guide ooh la la

prayers were answered and as you can see we couldn't have got a more spectacular look at one of the most scenic places to cruise in the world

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get up early to witness arrival into Milford Sound
Try Pinnacle Grill for lunch on sea days
Visit Wings Wildlife Park in Tasmania for close encounters with kangaroos

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Rough seas on the Tasman SeaWe were thankful for not having the added adrenaline in our systems and those little wax lined paper bags stayed in the drawer

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise New Zealand on Holland America Line?
QWhat activities are available in Tasmania and Dunedin?
QHow is the weather and sailing conditions in Milford Sound?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dunedin4 Happy Bacon
Melbourne3½ Happy Bacon
Sydney4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

#cruiseship #cruising #hollandamerica Join us on part 1 of our Holland America Line MS Noordam New Zealand cruise vlog! Experience the beauty of Southern Australia and New Zealand through our eyes as we explore different ports and activities on this unforgettable journey. In this first part, we pet kangaroos and visit caves in Tasmania, cruise though the stunning Fjordlands of New Zealand including the famous Milford Sound and get our ears bashed by a huge gathering of bag pipers in Dunedin. Oh, and scale the world's steepest street! Phew! Enjoy! :D DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS SHIP, CRUISE LINE OR VOYAGE? We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for PANACHE CRUISES, the UK and US specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising, founded by James Cole, one of the most recognised names in the cruise industry. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will help you plan your perfect cruise. PLEASE don't forget to mention 'Visit With Us'! Thank you. Call this number now - 0161 513 8202 (UK) or 888 894-6153 (US) Or copy this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/2PdAPxy (These are sponsored referral links and if you book through one of these, Visit With Us will get a few pennies at no cost to you to help us keep bringing you more great content you know - and hopefully - love. Thank you.) VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE: We were invited on board as guests of Holland America Line (HAL). We paid for our own transport from the UK to Australia and received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from HAL and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. HAL have had prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen x PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Join us on FaceBook: search for 'Visit With Us' but also our cruise group 'The Luxury Cruise Society' Follow us on Instagram: visitwith.us Read our beautifully clean, picture rich blogs: www.visitwithus.co.uk Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @visitwithus Follow us on Tiktok: @visitwithus