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Holland America Cruise Vlog | Half Moon Cay | Nieuw Statendam | Day 2

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👁️ 5K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 34:30
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were really impressed the last time we were here so we're looking forward to doing that today at 11 30

what a day i purchased this margarita so on half moon key you can purchase drinks with your ship card

we have a routine in the room as we get ready that we kind of get ourselves you know pumped up for the evening

we had a wonderful meal yes yes what did you have here at a steak a very good steak yes nicer zucchini spaghetti

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go past the crowds and take an immediate left for the best snorkeling near the children's playground.
Consider buying a one-day drink pass on Half Moon Cay if you don't have a drink package.
Bring snacks from home for your pre-dinner routine as a tradition.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding the best snorkeling spotGo past the main gate, take an immediate left, and follow the utility road to the beach near the children's playground.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on Half Moon Cay?
QHow does the drink package work on private islands?
QWhat is a typical day like on a Holland America cruise?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife3½ Happy BaconPre Dinner Routine4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Half Moon Cay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling
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YouTube Video Description

We vlog the second day of our 7-day New Years Cruise onboard the Nieuw Statendam. We head ashore after breakfast in bed to have a wonderful time snorkelling and exploring Holland America's private island. We then return to the ship for some snacks, our unique pre-dinner routine, dinner and an early evening with the TV programming. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Room Service in bed and sunscreen 2:44 - Tendering to Half Moon Cay 4:23 - Snorkel hotspot and fish footage 7:07 - Grand Cabana and Carnival conquers Holland America 9:49 - More Fish footage and walking the beach 13:37 - BBQ Buffet Lunch and Cupcake Review 17:04 - Lagoon Hunt and Margarita Time 20:22 - One last snorkel and Tender to Ship 23:26 - Pizza Time, our pre-dinner routine & MDR Dinner 30:27 - Evening activities, snack potential and TV programming ▬ Gear, Equipment & Fun Things in This Video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Monterey Water Hammock https://amzn.to/3fRePFF DJI Osmo Action Cam https://amzn.to/3RYgzuj GoPro HERO8 Black https://amzn.to/3STbGUu 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 invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years now on five different cruise lines, and look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship review, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! Join us for the adventure. :) Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruising_canucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489969258985325 We can be reached at: Shields Travel • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0