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We Arrive in Sicily, Discuss Dining, Experience HAL Dressy Night and the Navigator App!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 13K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 26:09
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We spent 7 nights cruising to Italy, Malta, Greece, and Turkey on Holland America Oosterdam cruise ship

the navigator app is really good it does lots and lots of things including has your Excursion tickets in a wallet

Taormina was already well established when ancient Greece established his first colony on Sicily around 700 BC

the seven piece band that are on here are absolutely fantastic spectacular

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the Navigator app for excursion tickets and free chat with travel companions
βœ“Book the longest excursion time possible for Taormina to enjoy a leisurely meal
βœ“Bring water and hats for shore excursions

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect on dressy night β€” Enjoy the dining room experience and live music; it's not a party scene but still fun

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the dining experience like on Holland America Oosterdam?
QHow does the Navigator app work for excursions and communication?
QWhat entertainment is available on dressy night?
QIs Taormina worth visiting as a cruise excursion?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Messina4 Happy Bacon
Top: Taormina
Taormina4Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We spent 7 nights cruising to Italy, Malta, Greece, and Turkey on Holland America Oosterdam cruise ship, and in this video, we reach our first port of Messina in Sicily. We take our first excursion to Taormina, a city on the east coast of Sicily, and show you whether it was worth it. Back on board, it's Dressy Night, and we show you what the main dining room has to offer and what entertainment to expect on Oosterdam. We also have a flutter in the casino, watch, and see how we got on! 🌎 We cruised on Oosterdam in September 2024. Disclaimer: We were guests of Holland America Cruise Line. All views and opinions are our own, and we retained editorial control. Holland America Oosterdam statistics - First cruised - 2003 1963 passengers 812 crew 82,302 gross tonnage 285.24 metres length 32.25 metres beam πŸŽ₯ Hit that subscribe button to stay updated when our new vlogs and videos are published, and for even more exclusive content, follow us on - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulandcarole/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paulandcarolelovetotravel/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/paulandcarole Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@paulandcarole?_t=8kV3CjIInSa&_r=1 Cameo https://www.cameo.com/paulandcarole We also share lots of cruise and travel information on our website, "Paul and Carole Love to Travel," https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com πŸ—ΊοΈβœˆοΈ Keep yourself safe online and use a VPN like we do called Surfshark - https://links.surfsharkbiz.com/u/click?_t=c7117ac13602475283b7d8224bf8726f&_m=be3004b90c5f4661b78099b19fc49cae&_e=xtzHA-2i95JbQEUlnHHmzb36O4rZcRNxguPued6a6ayFT5Oxp7cxzYhvlfHQK-lbAXybvvSRKWsuc4kSL-WonBRc1kQoGtsJ-JqAiti-aci0-9mg8TfFCpDonMo2-W7VITJVrupOmbp926k1tn9jmWSjASmhygkW50nkqNaXDMmJjUs-sEZbZ21bJltSb2inGef5rg-5e49NdHsw3e1MMyVqXsOPb1mbMXh5jQbMh5LT-x2MT4LpBxCILUt34qEr3-tpt1DwYx1XSRxBk9HT2Q%3D%3D 🌊 Our recommended travel agent is Dan Hammond of GoCruise&Travel. We have been using Dan since 2021, and he has always looked after us very well. Whether you're craving a Caribbean cruise getaway or a land based Mediterranean escape, Dan has you covered. Contact him today via email at dan@gocruise.uk.com or give him a call at 01622 891895 to start planning your perfect trip. If you prefer, simply complete our booking form for a no-obligation quote: https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.com/bookings/ βš“ πŸš’βš“ You can also support us through our merchandise shop, https://paulandcarolelovetotravel.myshopify.com and our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/paulandcarole where you can find all the essentials for your next cruise or travel adventure πŸŽ’βœ¨ #oosterdam #hollandamerica #cabins #cruise #travel