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Onanta Sailing on the Zuiderdam (WK 1) & Toronto, Ont.

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👁️ 4 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 35:14
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South_pacific · Winter · 42 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is um one of Holland America's medium-size vessels and it's I don't know if our um listeners know they have different series class and it's so it was the first of the lines Vista series class and it's it's a smaller vessel it allows a more intimate Cruise experience

the food is amazing on all in America as as many other features that they have

it's a it's a nice opportunity to um for a snowbird getaway option

Creator's Tips & Advice

Talk to your travel advisor about grand voyage options and competition.
Consider doing a grand voyage in chunks rather than the full duration.
Bring a rain slicker and umbrella for tropical destinations.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

sea sicknessUse sea bands and note that tendering can be rocky.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Holland America grand voyage?
QHow does the Zuiderdam compare to newer ships?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options onboard?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Brisbane2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Glass bottom tour
Cancun4 Happy Bacon
Early Beach MH2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) Our resident travel expert Onanta Forbes is still traveling around the South Pacific, this week finds her onboard Holland America's Zuiderdam so on this week's podcast we'll get an update from her. Plus, based on over 360 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, Toronto happens to be Canada's Most Welcoming City so we'll find what makes it such a welcoming place from Booking.com's Dani Musse. And Ken Stewart from Crowfoot Travel Solutions is also traveling this week so we'll catch up with him in Mexico. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)