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A Bucket List Cruise Experience for 18 days - Suitcase Diaries - Episode #3

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👁️ 2K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 56:33
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · Spring · 18 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the food quality amazing just top-notch couldn't have asked for anything

the Oceans Bar was uh was by far our favorite it's uh it was just it was it was a great experience

I would do this exact itinerary at a heartbeat no questions asked

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack your patience, water, and snacks for Vancouver embarkation due to U.S. customs bottleneck.
Consider a helicopter tour in Kauai for a unique island view.
Attend Declan's music trivia for a fun experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many sea daysEnjoy the decompression time; it's relaxing and part of the cruise experience.
Packing for variable weatherBring rain jackets; likely shorts and t-shirt weather in spring.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Koningsdam like after drydock?
QIs it worth doing 10 sea days to visit Hawaii?
QWhat are the dining options like on an 18-day cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Sad BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Honolulu (Oahu)4 Happy Bacon
Hilo (Big Island)4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Volcanoes National Park and taste of Hawaii
Kauai (Nawiliwili)4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter tour
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for our third episode of Suitcase Diaries - where we talk with Ken after recently returning from a cruise to Hawaii. Episode #3 discusses what the Koningsdam is like fresh out of drydock. Also, hear about what it's like to do 10 days at sea to visit Hawaii. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Cruise Itinerary and Why 5:52 - Drydock Update 11:26 - Port of Vancouver 16:52 - Cabin Choice 19:46 - Cruise Food over 18 days 30:10 - Bars and Drinks 33:54 - Entertainment 38:50 - Hawaii & Ports 47:09 - Cruise or Fly to Hawaii? 51:28 - Tips and Goodbye Check out our Amazon Store at https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/amazon/ 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 we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 16 years on five different cruise lines and look forward to sharing our travel experiences with you. Our content includes Travel VLOGS, cruise ship reviews/tours, and all the fun/challenges when travelling the world. Check out our website https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca for more information on our latest content, who we are, how to reach us and organized events. Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruising_canucks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ We can be reached at: Shields Travel • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca