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Nieuw Statendam 2025 Pt.5 - Ponta Delgada, Pineapple Plantation, Botanical Gardens, Shower Chat

ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 9K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 27:42
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was super nice. Love how close it was. You could walk, which we did.

Such a great show. A wide variety of different songs.

Good meal overall.

Tons of space in here. You can't really complain about much of anything.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use complimentary shuttles from the port to the town area.
Visit the Pineapple Plantation for free admission and try local products.
Check opening hours and entry fees for botanical gardens before visiting.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting back to the ship on timeUse complimentary shuttles or book with groups like Shore Excursions Group for guaranteed return.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you do on a short day in Ponta Delgada?
QWhere can you find free or low-cost activities in the Azores?
QWhat is the accessible stateoom like on Nieuw Statendam?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ponta Delgada4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Our last port of call on this sailing is Ponta Delgada in the Azores! Join us for some free roaming as we wanted to the Pineapple Plantation Of The Azores for some fruity fun... José do Canto Park for some botanical garden excitement... Cemitério de Matriz cemetery for some gorgeous gravestones... Parque Atlantico shopping mall for some retail therapy... then we'll head back to the ship for more fun!! :D 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Morning Mode 02:30 Pineapple Plantation 07:49 Thrift Store Shopping 09:35 Botanical Gardens 13:56 A Cemetery & A Mall 16:05 Ship & Photos 17:38 Fresh & Clean Mode 18:58 Dinners & Trivias 20:07 Instrumentalist Show 21:55 The Evening Ends 25:20 Shower Chat 26:47 The End?! -Cruise Line: Holland America Line -Ship Name: Nieuw Statendam -Cruise Dates: November 15, 2025 - November 29, 2025 -Embarkation: Civitavecchia, Italy -Itinerary: Civitavecchia (Italy), Cartagena (Spain), Málaga (Spain), Gibraltar (UK), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Fort Lauderdale [14-Night Transatlantic] Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Camera Gear & Stuff: Main Vlog Video - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Canon G7X Mark II (backup) Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS / Google Pixel 6 Pro (backup) Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #NieuwStatendam #PontaDelgada #HollandAmericaLine #HollandAmerica #Azores #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers