"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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👁️ 20K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 24:12

What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator

❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 133 nightsFirst-Time 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.

Holland went above and beyond.

It was a life-changing experience.

Total cost was right at $5,000 per person for all of the excursions that you saw us do.

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 test if you like cruising and don't get seasick.

Comfort with confined spaces and routine — Evaluate if you are okay with smaller spaces, eating similar foods, and being with the same people for months.

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, or meals?

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

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antarctica4 Happy Bacon

Falkland Islands4½ Happy Bacon

Top: King Penguin place

Gambia2½ Happy Bacon

Top: Nature reserve

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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