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Cruising to Asia Is Not For The Faint Hearted - Watch This Video To Prepare!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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👁️ 11K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 35:27
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❤️ Best for CoupleAsia · Winter · 15 nightsFrom SingaporeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Visiting Asia is not for the faint hearted. In this video, we show you what to expect.

The food and the service was superb. The only nitpicky thing we say is obviously the sort of um location.

It really did give you a proper good insight. I'm not going to try and say what she said, so I'll just leave it to Carol to say that word, and then I won't get it wrong.

We would recommend that excursion and it was only How much was it? It was $89.95 each, which is about £72 and we thought that was really good value.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for visual and sensory experiences on excursions in Asia.
Book specialty dining in advance with Have It All package.
Arrive early for quizzes and dueling pianos to get good seats.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Asia cruising intensityVisiting Asia is not for the faint hearted; be prepared for various experiences.
Excursion sensory overloadBe aware of smells and visuals on excursions; some parts may be upsetting.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect when cruising to Asia?
QHow is the specialty dining on Holland America Noordam?
QWhat is the Sihanoukville excursion like?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Laem Chabang1½ Happy Bacon
Sihanoukville2 Happy Bacon
Top: Sihanoukville and Environs ($89.95 each)
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YouTube Video Description

In episode 5 of our Holland America Noordam Cruise we leave Laem Chabang and arrive in Cambodia. We go on an excursion which shows us many aspects of Cambodian life, some not for the faint hearted, on the ship we take you on a tour of some of the entertainment areas, have speciality dining, join in the quizzes and have our first experience of the duelling pianos. It is a very busy day! 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 🗺️✈️ 📧 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 🎥 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 merchandise shop, https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.myshopify.com and their 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 #Cruiseship #Cruise #Cruising #paulandcarole #AsiaCruise