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Holland America Westerdam: Onboard Circle Japan Cruise- Pros & Cons!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

From the moment we docked, people were genuinely happy we were there. It was refreshing, welcoming, completely different from what we expected.

The Holland America Westerdam was our floating hotel. Now, she's an older ship, which has its pros and cons.

It's definitely a marathon and not a sprint. We were pretty exhausted by day 10.

There's one really nice thing about this itinerary that nobody talks about, and that's that there were zero tender ports on our itinerary.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Prepare for a fast-paced, intense itinerary if doing a circle cruise.
βœ“Pack rain gear for Japanese ports.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barrier in Japan β€” It wasn't a problem; locals were often eager to practice English.
Tendering to shore β€” This specific itinerary had zero tender ports, allowing for easy walking off the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Japan circle cruise too intense?
QIs there a language barrier in Japan for cruisers?
QAre Japan cruises affordable?
QWhat is it like on the Holland America Westerdam?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description↓

Are you considering a Japan Cruise? This video shares our 3rd and final episode of our Circle Japan Cruise including Life on the Westerdam ship, Entertainment, Dining and even what happens during Immigration in Japan. These should be helpful details for you to plan your trip. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Episode 3 overview 01:36 - Entertainment Overview 04:59 - Dining 07:43 - Kanmon Straits 09:27 - Japan Immigration Details 10:11 - Sokcho, South Korea 14:15 - Holland America Westerdam Circle Japan Cruise Pros & Cons 24:45 - Closing Port Deep Dive Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLPB0YMo0qAjTIytP39AHjqfMyOvr47Rd Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #hollandamericacruises #japancruise #Circlejapan Are you considering a Japanese cruise? This video offers essential cruise tips for anyone thinking about a Japan Circle Cruise, highlighting the unexpectedly warm welcome from locals upon docking. We share our experiences, including a glimpse of fresh seafood at a market, scenic views of a Japanese castle, and valuable Japan travel tips to help you immerse yourself in Japan culture. This is your comprehensive Japan travel guide.