Dover Castle and Le Havre | Transatlantic Vlog Ep 3 | Holland America

Explore Dover Castle, the iconic White Cliffs, and La Havre’s poignant World War memorials. 🎯 See all of our Holland America content!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCdKjjN4xKafoF1brlxwXp0j2GRuB-hT Welcome to Episode 3 of our 4-part Transatlantic Vlog series with Holland America Rotterdam. In this episode, explore historic Dover Castle, known as the "Key to England," which has stood since the 12th century and continuously played a crucial role in defense. Admire the iconic 'White Cliffs of Dover', symbols of resilience and beauty. In Le Havre, France, tour poignant war memorials that honor history. Our journey blends breathtaking landscapes with deep historical significance, offering a memorable experience of both nations' coastal heritage. This series covers: Ponta Delgada, Azores We visit the beautiful Seven Cities Crater Lake and a pineapple farm, learning about the traditional method of using greenhouses. Brest, France We venture out to the Brest Naval Monument, honoring the sacrifices of French sailors during World War I and II. The monument offers panoramic views of the harbor and a deep connection to naval history. Portland, England We visit Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens, home to over 600 wild swans, and beautiful historical gardens, with a history dating back to the 11th century. Le Havre, France We explore the WWII Memorial in Le Havre, France, honoring those who fought and died during the war. The memorial is located in a city that was heavily bombed during WWII, and later reconstructed. Dover, England We explore Dover Castle, England’s largest castle, and dating back to the 11th century. We enjoyed the stunning views, and rich history as a military stronghold and wartime headquarters. Rotterdam, The Netherlands We explore the namesake city of our ship over a few days, and celebrate with the locals during "King's Day". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to subscribe to our channel, like (if you do of course), select the reminder bell & make comments - every comment will be answered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to join our FB Group, if you like, to further engage chatting about cruising: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innocentsabroad/about ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! #hollandamerica #transatlantic #hollandamericarotterdam 00:00 Start 01:40 Le Havre Monuments 05:31 White Cliffs of Dover 06:17 Port of Dover 06:28 Storming the Castle 07:10 Dover Castle 09:15 To TheTower! 12:59 Operation Dynamo