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

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👁️ 678 views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 28:58
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Spring · 5 nightsFrom SouthamptonOccasional 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 on 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 solo in AmsterdamUse Google Maps with one in-ear headphone to stay aware of surroundings.
Cabin service on port daysPut a magnet on the door to request service; otherwise, cabin won't be cleaned.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a P&O Iona cruise to Amsterdam?
QHow is the dining experience on P&O Iona?
QWhat should solo travelers know about visiting Amsterdam on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 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