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Sydney Nova Scotia Excursion and a Dining Room Upcharge | Day 5 Vlog Volendam

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's more the speed is faster than some of the newer ships I find there's a lot going on entertainment's been phenomenal

Creator's Tips & Advice

Order a plain hot dog at the taco bar and customize it with fresh toppings instead of pre-made options.
Check the Holland America app for buffet item menus to plan your meals.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sailing into the North AtlanticCheck iceberg charts; no icebergs in the area currently.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on an older Holland America ship?
QIs the dining room upcharge for lobster and steak worth it?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Room Service3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Halifax, Nova Scotia2½ Happy Bacon
Sydney, Nova Scotia3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck
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YouTube Video Description

It's our fifth day onboard Holland America's Volendam and we are in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Join us as we do our only excursion of the trip and visit the Alexander Graham Bell museum in Baddeck. Then we are back to the ship to poke around port and enjoy another night of Breton Thunder. Watch for the fifth letter of our 'Journey to the Secret Word' feature, where we show the first of 7 letters you must unscramble to create a cruise-related word. Once you have the word and a list of all letter locations, visit https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/secret/ for OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and the ENTRY FORM to enter the contest. Level 8 is kind enough to provide the winner of the contest with a piece of luggage; please check them out at http://level8cases.com/ and use coupon code CRUISINGCANUCKS10 for a 10% discount. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Room service in Sydney NS 2:00 - Back of the Bus Ride 3:05 - Alexander Graham Bell Museum 9:55 - Baddeck 11:50 - Dine-In Lunch 16:47 - Sydney Port Shopping 20:29 - Pre-Dinner Fun 25:16 - Upcharge Dinner 29:46 - Breton Thunder! 32:13 - Ocean Bar Music Check out all our gear and toys at https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/gear/ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/emailist/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years now on five different cruise lines, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise VLOGS, videos that cover ship reviews, cabin tours, ship tours, and all of the fun in between! We hope you Subscribe for more cruise adventures!! Join our EMAIL list to get all the latest updates at https://cruisingcanucks.ck.page/dd2b4b8b3f Visit our WEBSITE: https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruising_canucks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ We can be reached at: Shields Travel • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca