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HAL Koningsdam Embarkation Day!!! | Solo Travel | Holland America Cruise VLOG

Solo Sue Travels
Solo Sue Travels
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👁️ 6K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:13
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaskaFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have not been on this ship before I am going to Alaska I have been to Alaska before and I'm really excited about this ship actually

there's a blues Club a BB King Blues Club on the koning stem and they were not rolling up the sidewalks there were lots of people out dancing and the music was excellent

the lady checked my verify status she checked my passport and did she check anything else I don't think she checked anything else maybe my boarding pass at most

I am so kicking myself for not bringing anything to swim in because that thermal Suite looks really amazing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do verify if you have the choice because the line for people who hadn't was huge
Bring a swimsuit in case you want to go into the thermal Suite pool

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Complex embarkation processUse verify to get a shorter line and save wait time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like for Holland America's Koningsdam?
QWhat are the amenities and entertainment options on the ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness1½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Happy Bacon

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Vancouver1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Hello Travelers, I boarded the Holland America Cruiseline’s Koningsdam on September 10, 2022. This video shows the embarkation process as well as the first day of the cruise. I booked an airport transfer through Holland America, and since my pre-cruise hotel was in the airport, it was just a matter of checking out of my hotel and heading down to the arrivals floor. There was a rep walking around with a sign for both Princess and HAL, so I followed him to the busses. They had separate lines and busses and it was a simple matter of getting on the bus going to the Koningsdam in Canada Place. We got off the bus, and the checkin process was overly complicated. There were several stops that seemed to duplicate themselves but I eventually made it through all of them and onto the ship. I headed up to the pizza place and got some lunch. Then I went and dropped my bags off at my cabin. Dinner was in the main dining room, and then I spent some time enjoying the blues club on board. It was a great start to the cruise! Please like this video and subscribe to my channel to make sure you don’t miss future content. I have more videos for this cruise, as well as future cruises booked through the rest of this year and beyond. Thanks for watching! Solo Sue Porpoise by Phello and Querido by Bonsaye courtesy of Epidemic Sound | www.epidemicsound.com #itscruiseday #cruiselife #letscruise #cruisenews #cruiserestart #cruiseupdates #SoloTravel #SoloSueTravels #SoloSue #HollandAmerica #Koningsdam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact for business inquiries, collaboration, sponsorships: Sue@SoloSueTravels.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Me: Instagram: SoloSueTravels Twitter: @SoloSueTravels1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloSueTravels/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FTC disclosure this post or a video contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links. Camera Gear I use: GoPro Hero 9: https://amzn.to/3y842v7 GoPro Hero 9 replacement batteries and charger: https://amzn.to/3j0yWiK Gimbal for GoPro: https://amzn.to/3zJDbpq Gimbal for iPhone 12 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/3l7zSV1 Extension rod for gimbals: https://amzn.to/3yfYbE1 iPhone Vlogging setup: https://amzn.to/2V60prb Favorite Travel Gear: Travelpro Checkin Bag: https://amzn.to/3lbTjMn Travelpro Carryon Bag: https://amzn.to/37awEI9 Garment Bag: https://amzn.to/3BU1GlR Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/3ibNX27 Toiletry Bag: https://amzn.to/3i91iYK Cruise Safe Power Strip: https://amzn.to/3mgGlwX