"World Cruise" Wrap Up - Excursion Costs, Final Thoughts, Last Q&A Session - HAL Pole-To-Pole Cruise

Name: "World Cruise" Wrap Up - Excursion Costs, Final Thoughts, Last Q&A Session - HAL Pole-To-Pole Cruise
Uploaded: 2025-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 24 min 12 s
Channel: ParoDeeJay

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👁️ 19K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 24:12

What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 133 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have to say for me this was one of the most unique and fascinating experiences I have ever had.

It was a life-changing experience.

Holland went above and beyond.

The amount of information was fantastic.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Evaluate your sense of adventure and comfort with confined spaces before committing to a long cruise.

✓Use a door organizer to save space in your cabin.

✓Plan for different climates and bring extra medicine.

✓Consider a shower caddy organization system for limited bathroom space.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness — Take a short cruise first to check for seasickness.

Boredom on long cruises — Evaluate if you can handle routine and confined spaces for months.

Getting along with same people — Consider if you are comfortable socializing with the same group for an extended period.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the cost of excursions, internet, laundry, and any other add-ons?

QWould you recommend such an extended cruise for relative newbies?

QWhat did you eat for breakfast every day?

QWhat are some of your favorite ports/excursions/meals?

QWhat did you bring that you wish you had left behind or vice versa?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antarctica4 Happy Bacon

Falkland Islands4½ Happy Bacon

Top: King Penguins

Gambia2½ Happy Bacon

Top: Nature reserve

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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description↓

It's time to wrap up our first "world" cruise... the 2025 Pole-To-Pole Grand Voyage onboard M/S Volendam with Holland America Line! Join us for a chatty update where we'll discuss our overall final thoughts on this amazing experience, the entertainment, the onboard crew, our fellow guests, and answer the all-important question... how much did everything cost in the end?! :P 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Welcome To The Video 00:38 Our Overall Impressions 05:51 Questions & Answers 22:56 This Is The End! -Cruise Line: Holland America Line -Ship Name: MS Volendam -Cruise Dates: January 25, 2025 - June 7, 2025 -Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Round-Trip) -Itinerary: 133-Day Pole-To-Pole Cruise!! Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Camera Gear & Stuff: Main Vlog Video - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Canon G7X Mark II (backup) Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS / Google Pixel 6 Pro (backup) Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #WrapUp #HollandAmericaLine #Volendam #FinalThoughts #WorldCruise #PoleToPole #GrandVoyage #2025PoleToPole #2025WorldCruise #PoleToPole2025 #WorldCruise2025 #HollandAmerica #GrandVoyages #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers #ParoDeeJay