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AMSTERDAM CRUISE VLOG | P&O Cruises Iona | 5 Night Netherlands and Belgium Cruise | Solo Cruise

What Emily Does
What Emily Does
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👁️ 707 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 28:58
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Spring · 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

What a wonderful meal in the beach house. It was possibly the best meal I've had on board.

I've thoroughly enjoyed today. I think apart from breakfast this morning, I've had a fantastic day.

Amsterdam was lovely. The food this evening was fantastic. The entertainment was funny. Just a really, really good day all in all.

I would definitely do a full day sightseeing on my own there if I went back on a cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't get the chocolate sauce for pancakes; go for streaky bacon, maple syrup, or cream instead.
Put a magnet on your cabin door to request service; otherwise, they won't clean your cabin.
Use Google Maps with one in-ear headphone for safety while walking in Amsterdam.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety while exploring aloneUse Google Maps with one in-ear headphone to stay aware of surroundings.
Cabin service not done if magnet not outPut the magnet on the door before leaving to request service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a solo cruise to Amsterdam?
QHow is the dining experience on P&O Iona?
QWhat are the tips for navigating a port day in Rotterdam and Amsterdam?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Top: Introduction to Amsterdam
Rotterdam3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to the first of my two days in the Netherlands on my P&O Cruises Iona 5 night Belgium and the Netherlands cruise. In this video, we head to Amsterdam on a P&O excursion, before a fun evening onboard including eating at the Beach House. I sailed on Iona for a 5 night Belgium and the Netherlands sailing between 13th and 18th March 2025. Iona sails year round from Southampton including to Northern Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, Canaries and Spain & Portugal. Ports visited: Rotterdam, Netherlands (overnight) Zeebrugge, Belgium Follow What_emily_does on Youtube and Instagram Bruges Vlog https://youtu.be/kfU32RxhnFU?si=f52ASMlbHTuO1ojX Cruise magnets from Indigo Dinosaur (gifted) Don't forget to subscribe! https://youtube.com/@whatemilydoes?si=dGGOxKlrg9TDrUV9 We have previously sailed on Iona on a 7 night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords.- check out the series here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmKc_z1koSxsrQnqDMhSFWXXAk8elisKM&si=ACfO0HDWGYnU9HJY