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Exploring Grand Turk & Holland America’s Orange Party Shenanigans!

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👁️ 379 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 26:05
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been sitting here for 40 minutes probably ordered our our breakfast maybe 10 minutes after we got in here

overall it's an enjoyable experience if you've got the time

it was relaxing it was nice

the uh that's the Bay Bay shrimp coil cocktail with Dutch cocktail sauce so oh there's a little K to it's kind of more of a almost more of a mayonnaise type sauce

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book Papa J's tours directly through the ship
Be prepared for a long wait if you eat breakfast in the Main Dining Room
Sign up early for the New Amsterdam Bar Crawl as it is popular

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dining room wait timesAllow plenty of time for breakfast; it is enjoyable if you aren't in a rush
Port access in Grand TurkNote that Grand Turk is primarily a Carnival port, but other lines do visit

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the food like on Holland America?
QWhat is there to do in Grand Turk?
QIs the New Amsterdam Bar Crawl worth doing?
QWhat happens during a Dutch Cuisine night?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Grand Turk3 Happy Bacon
Top: Papa J's Island and Local Flavors Tour
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YouTube Video Description

Day 6 aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam brought us to the stunning island of Grand Turk! 🌴☀️ Our day started with a leisurely breakfast in the Main Dining Room, savoring delicious options (though service was a bit slow). Once ashore, we joined Papa J’s tour, visiting the Grand Turk National Museum, snapping pictures at the iconic Grand Turk sign, and relaxing on the powdery sands of Governor’s Beach. Lunch on the beach was the perfect way to soak in the island vibes! 🏖️ Back on board, the evening turned festive with Holland America’s Dutch-themed dinner and the vibrant Orange Party! 🍊 After a fun-filled meal, we joined the lively Bar Crawl, hopping from bar to bar with plenty of laughs and drinks along the way. The night reached its peak when the Bar Crawl group hilariously “crashed” the Orange Party in the Rolling Stone Lounge, making it a night to remember. 🎉 This video captures the perfect blend of island exploration, great food, and onboard fun—don’t miss it! Need to book a hotel? Check out Plannin and sign up through our exclusive link: https://plannin.com/profile/m2seacrew?refId=m2seacrew Like our music? We use 2 services for our licensed music, and we can save you some money on your subscription! Audiio was our first music provider, and much of our music comes from this service. Use this link to save 70% on your own subscription! https://ref.audiio.com/5t7wwnxp We also use melod.ie, but haven't been able to get a discount code for them yet. Melod.ie gives us different search options, and can help us find the perfect music for segments of our videos. Link up with us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m2seacrew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090527169793