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Ep. 3 | Circle Japan Cruise 18 Days, 13 Cities!

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👁️ 6K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 25:26
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❤️ Best for CoupleAsia · 18 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have created a separate port series that does a deep dive into each of the cities that we visited starting with Kushiro

We were really impressed by the captain and his crew

This was a bucket list trip for us. We had we were so blessed to be able to see Japan

It was a complete rain out, so we didn't have enough footage or interesting things for a full video

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a ship excursion for the longest stay ashore in Japan
Watch your billing on the app to avoid double charges
If on a set dining time, you'll usually get the full fanfare with singing and parades for baked Alaska

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Immigration process taking up to 4 hoursBook a ship excursion to be prioritized through the process
Shuttle bus costsUse Club Orange to avoid charges, or expect $20 per person round trip

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens between the ports on a Japan cruise?
QWhat are the good and not so good aspects of Holland America Westerdam?
QHow does the immigration process work in Japanese ports?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main2 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Happy BaconExcursions1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kazawa
Fukuoka2½ Happy Bacon
Kanazawa2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this third (and last) episode of our Seattle to Japan cruise vlog, join us for the “journey within the journey” as we share the last segment of our cruise, circumnavigating Japan. Welcome back aboard as we dive into everything that happens “between the ports”. From lively entertainment under the stars, memorable dining onboard, to our rain-soaked adventure in Sokcho, South Korea. We’ll take you through the precarious Kanmon Straights, educate you on the Immigration process and provide our honest assessment of the Good (and the Bad) aboard this ship. Subscribe and follow along as we continue our journey around Japan! 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 – Entertainment 5:03 – Dining 7:53 – Kanmon Straights 9:29 – Japan Immigration 10:10 –Sokcho, South Korea 14:16– Westerdam Pros and Cons Join us on our latest "cruise vlog" as we recap an incredible journey circumnavigating Japan aboard the "westerdam holland america". This "travel vlog" highlights the unique "ship entertainment" and delicious "japan travel" food experiences we encountered. From bustling ports to onboard fun, it’s all here! #GoTravelLife #HollandAmerica #CruiseJapan #Westerdam #CircleJapan