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Nieuw Statendam Pt.7 - Half Moon Cay, Stingray Adventure, Grand Dutch Cafe, Pinnacle Grill, Debark

ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 26K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 42:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've finally made it the half moon key on Holland America line

this is a great activity if you're looking to do something for stingrays awesome I loved it

if you guys are thinking about trying it you definitely should it has something for everybody

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the tender ticket system efficiently; it's a free-for-all but organized.
Wear water shoes for stingray encounters to protect your toes.
Book the stingray adventure excursion for a fun, all-ages activity.
Try the giant cream puff at Grand Dutch Cafe for a unique dessert.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding activities during the dayThe cruise is relaxed; enjoy art classes, trivia, and auctions.
Missing traditional stage showsThe dance company and shows like 'Off The Charts' are enjoyable alternatives.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like at Half Moon Cay on Holland America?
QHow is the stingray adventure excursion?
QWhat dining options are available on the ship?
QWhat are the shows and entertainment like?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale2½ Happy Bacon
Half Moon Cay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Stingray Adventure
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YouTube Video Description

We've finally made it to Half Moon Cay on Holland America Line! Join us as we tender ashore for some surprising snorkeling, then an even more surprising stingray encounter... after that, we're hopping back onboard for lunch at Grand Dutch Cafe, dinner at the upcharge Pinnacle Grill steakhouse, the "Off The Charts" show, tunes at the Rolling Stone Rock Room, and then... it's debarkation morning!! :O 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Morning Mode 01:21 Time To Tender 02:17 Ocean Mode 05:02 Can We Find Turtles? 09:15 Stingray Time 11:02 The Tour Begins 14:16 Feeding & Petting 17:16 Back To The Ship 19:27 Grand Dutch Café 22:27 Pre-Dinner Chat 23:59 Pinnacle Grill Dinner 27:01 Luggage Learning 27:38 Off The Charts 29:08 Rolling Stone Rock Room 30:17 The Evening Ends 37:55 Shower Chat 40:31 Debarkation Morning Welcome to an ambitious adventure that we're calling "Around The World In 80ish Days" which takes us to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Iceland, the British Isles, France, and Bermuda over the course of 81 days of travel and 7 different cruises! We're kicking off the trip by hopping on Nieuw Statendam, which is the second-newest ship from Holland America Line, and a completely brand new cruise line for us. This seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailing was from April 1-8, 2023 out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with stops in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay... let's do this thing!! :D 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 - Canon G7X Mark II Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 9 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #HalfMoonCay #NieuwStatendam #StingrayAdventure #HollandAmericaLine #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers