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Nieuw Statendam Christmas Cruise #8 - HALF MOON CAY, Christmas Day

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👁️ 2K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 18:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

merry christmas everybody merry christmas we just thought we would do breakfast in the room

this is looking at the window of our ocean view cabin we can see the tenders are just coming up to the port side of the ship

jill's in the background a little bit oh jill's reporting the water temperature is a little chillier than grand turks

probably the best lunch i've had on a private island so far in all the years of cruising

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get ready for beach mode with sunscreen before heading to Half Moon Cay
Use the tender early to avoid crowds, as it's first come first serve
Try snorkeling near the rock wall by the kids area for potential fish sightings

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Tender process might be confusingNo tender ticket needed; it's first come first serve, and the process is seamless

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on Christmas Day at Half Moon Cay?
QHow do tenders work for accessing the private island?
QWhat food options are available on Half Moon Cay?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Half Moon Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling at Half Moon Cay
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YouTube Video Description

We vlog the first half of the seventh day (Christmas Day!) of our 7-day Christmas Cruise onboard the Nieuw Statendam. We head to Holland America's private island, Half Moon Cay, to do some snorkelling, some exploring, more water relaxation, BBQ lunch and then back to the ship for ice cream and a cocktail! ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Good morning and Breakfast in Bed 1:16 - Tender to Half Moon Cay 2:54 - Snorkelling at Half Moon Cay 9:15 - Exploring the Beach and Island 13:50 - Swim Time in front of the Pirate Ship 14:30 - Island BBQ Buffet Lunch and Cupcakes! 16:18 - Walk back to Tender and onto the Ship ....to be continued.....next video....Day 7 Dinner, Show, Music Walk and Back-to-Back Process on Holland America. ▬ Gear, Equipment & Fun Things in This Video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Monterey Water Hammock https://amzn.to/3fRePFF DJI Osmo Action Cam https://amzn.to/3RYgzuj GoPro HERO8 Black https://amzn.to/3STbGUu Disclosure: The links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry and invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years now on five different cruise lines, and look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship review, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! Join us for the adventure. :) Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruising_canucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489969258985325 We can be reached at: Shields Travel • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0