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Holland America Oosterdam: Embarkation Day from Athens

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 10K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 9:53
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Mediterranean ยท 7 nightsFrom AthensOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I highly recommend this food tour I book through get your guide

it was well worth it and this is the best lobster I think I've ever had on a cruise ship

Holland America Line pass this with flying colors

Oster dam was launched in 2003 so it has some quirky features and a unique charm of the older ships which I really love

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Use British Airways overnight bag drop for early flights
โœ“Let your taxi driver know which terminal you'll be sailing from at Piraeus
โœ“Book food tours through Get Your Guide for unique Athens experiences

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Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like from Athens?
QWhat are some things to do in Athens before a cruise?
QWhat is the food like on Holland America Line?

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Port Highlights

Athens4 Happy Bacon
Top: Greek Foodie Tour with Tastings
Piraeus2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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Blog links and more details about my stay and excursions: Athens: Greek Foodie Tour with Tastings - https://gyg.me/bZVY7QMP Spacious Balcony Cabin Tour - https://youtu.be/E7N8GgV3Sq0 ๐Ÿ’™ RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY 01:14 - Sofitel:https://go.stay22.com/8VvY8warLE [AD โ€“ HOSTED] In this exciting first episode, I journey from London to Athens to join Holland America Line's Oosterdam for a stunning 7-night Adriatic Gems itinerary! ๐Ÿšข I'll be sharing essential fly-cruise tips, exploring the beautiful ship, and offering a unique look at what to do in Athens beyond the Acropolis. Join me as I: โœˆ๏ธ Fly from London Heathrow and stay at the Sofitel near Terminal 5. ๐Ÿ’ผ Share tips for fly-cruises, including parking and bag drop options. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Take you on a fantastic food tour in Athens, featuring authentic Greek cuisine from spanakopita to loukoumades. ๐Ÿจ Check into my hotel with Acropolis views before sailing out from the bustling Port of Piraeus. ๐Ÿšข Explore Oosterdamโ€™s stunning suites and onboard dining, including my review of the best lobster Iโ€™ve ever had at sea! Stay tuned for a full ship tour and cabin review in upcoming videos. Don't miss out on my upcoming adventures as we sail to Dubrovnik and more Adriatic gems! ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe to follow my entire cruise journey! Chat with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewithamber/ Catch up on my journey from Athens in previous episodes: EP1: ๐Ÿฆ Athens Embarkation: https://youtu.be/4LI_oDcYVeE EP2: ๐ŸŒŠ Sea Day shenanigans: https://youtu.be/QEHuTiD_gOg EP3: ๐Ÿ‰ Dubrovnik & Cavtat: https://youtu.be/5UaeHqQH8-0 EP4: ๐Ÿšข Captivating Kotor & Perast: https://youtu.be/Ut15UrwvDtk EP5: โ›ช Corfu Old Town (https://youtu.be/a4YkyKKIyZQ) EP6: ๐ŸŒ‹ Sea day and Stromboli (https://youtu.be/9nWzwevZ6uk) EP7: ๐Ÿ•Naples and Herculaneum (https://youtu.be/fA4gRMA4pGY) And check out my other Holland America Line content here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdOqzjYfw5vcI4TWQlufQCLupHsDvexXM #FlyCruise #HollandAmericaLine #Oosterdam #AthensTravel #AdriaticCruise #CruiseTips #FoodTour #SoloTravel #LuxuryCruise #CruiseShip