Embarkation & First impressions On Our Holland America Koningsdam Alaskan Adventure from Vancouver

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
    @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +4

    We spent a week travelling around Canada before our cruise to Alaska so do check out our videos here to - ruclips.net/p/PL_6zC3nwhe71g_7kfmnhMDw5yIyIXux4n&si=37V3Q4TTPVffuBdy

    • @Jilspan9909
      @Jilspan9909 Год назад

      I did watch that video. It was amazing. We were scheduled to go from Banff to Vancouver on that train in Aug. But, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in June so was in the midst of chemo and radiation by Aug. done with that first round now, and leave for Rome on Nov 17. Doing Island Princess around Italy, Turkey, and Greece, then transatlantic back to FL back to back on same ship. I am READY!

  • @hecampbell77
    @hecampbell77 Год назад +13

    I want to travel with Carole, so I'll have someone to get teary-eyed and emotional with over every little happy thing! 😄

  • @thehellion9992
    @thehellion9992 Год назад +2

    "Judas Priest" dueling pianos would have been something to behold. Thanks for the first "Priest" reference I have heard in all cruise vlogs I have watched.

  • @VanessaJeffery-w3f
    @VanessaJeffery-w3f 2 месяца назад

    Love these two,,they're just so down to earth and say it just as it is

  • @nb5871
    @nb5871 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for your honest opinions, love to hear all about your great adventures! 🙂

  • @kathyslocombe1182
    @kathyslocombe1182 Год назад +7

    OMG, Barry and I feel so privileged to be included in your video. I was so excited to see you both that I couldn't resist calling you from dockside. Oh, and by the way, great video as I never miss a one.

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +2

      You are so welcome! Thanks for taking the time to come and say hi, it was a lovely surprise! 😍

  • @gerrilarsen29
    @gerrilarsen29 7 месяцев назад +2

    How great to see the Kanuck’s!!

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Год назад +2

    Wow - what a cabin!

  • @clairebass5843
    @clairebass5843 Год назад +3

    What a wonderful vlog! I am sooo glad Vancouver decided to be 🌞!

  • @elainewickstead4714
    @elainewickstead4714 Год назад +1

    Hi guys
    Born in Britain but have lived in Vancouver area for 40 years and love it. Did the same trip as you earlier this year on the same ship and absolutely loved it. Going back next year. As I have said before love your videos with the fun and humor along with great information. 👍👍

  • @Mollydolly538
    @Mollydolly538 Год назад +1

    Emigrated from Manchester England when I was 18 ..Canada is my heart ( Turning 70) 🇨🇦🇨🇦 we cruised to Alaska from Vancouver..it was so cool not having to fly anywhere. I hope you love Alaska as much as we did. You are both such positive people and that’s why I love watching you both..🇨🇦🇬🇧 have the best trip ! ❤️

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      Oh wow, can see why you love Canada such a beautiful country! Great to hear you enjoy our videos too! 😍

  • @CruiseWithAmber
    @CruiseWithAmber Год назад +1

    Oooh lovely suite - love aft suite life. That Neptune lounge looked lovely. Such a s great perk for a suite. In fact all the suite perks on Hal look amazing.

  • @vickilawhorn8284
    @vickilawhorn8284 Год назад +2

    How fun to see Jill and Jerry, the Cruising Canucks! I'd love to cruise with all of you! Love seeing this ship. Awesome suite! The balcony is exquisite and so perfect to take in the Alaskan scenery!

  • @janetmeijer6911
    @janetmeijer6911 Год назад +3

    Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ☺️ . Two very special people certainly deserve an amazing suite to enjoy during your cruise. All the food perks and bottles of bubbly, how wonderful. Your vlogs always make my smile. Your enthusiasm and love of travel is contagious. Can’t wait for the next part of the adventure . Sending the best of wishes to both of you . 😉

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +2

      Aw thanks Janet that’s lovely to hear how much you enjoy our vlogs, your best wishes are gratefully received 😊

  • @kspeedling1976
    @kspeedling1976 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the vlogs, they make my day, my hubby and I relate to you both so much, I’m the crier 😢like Carole ( in fact every time Carole would cry, I would well up) and he’s the avid sports watcher like Paul. Love from from South Carolina, USA 🇺🇸 can’t wait for the next video in the series. We are booking our first river cruise after watching your TUI adventures ❤️

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      It’s our pleasure. It’s always great to hear that we’ve inspired someone to book a new adventure, we hope you have a fantastic time!

  • @djt_Art_Travel
    @djt_Art_Travel Год назад +1

    I love seeing you both being so happy 😊 Great cabin ❤

  • @jhollie8196
    @jhollie8196 Год назад +1

    Sailing on her March 2024 in Aft Neptune suite. We always get a Neptune suite since we first discovered it in 2019. Especially nice when we did a 14 Panama Canal sailing. Packed half the normal load of cloths since laundry and dry cleaning are free with suite. Safe sailings and thanks for sharing

  • @sandistrenkowski
    @sandistrenkowski 8 месяцев назад +1

    Yall are a mess! Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I think we would be friends if we lived near! Thank you for a great video.

  • @AdvacnedK9Training
    @AdvacnedK9Training 3 месяца назад +2

    You got screwed on that suite. The mid cabin Neptune suites are 1/3 larger in their living space. Holland America tells you that you have a larger suite but they include the wrap around balcony as part of your living space sq ftage. The mid cabin suites are much larger.

  • @ericammons9804
    @ericammons9804 Год назад +1

    You are very smart to pick HAL. I spent 2 summers cruising Alaska back in the 1990’s working in the shops. Great musical venues and friendly staff with excellent cuisine. Hope you have a blast!

  • @andreas4268
    @andreas4268 Год назад +1

    I love Koningsdam! ❤Thanks Paul and Carole!

  • @johndefalque5061
    @johndefalque5061 3 месяца назад +2

    I lived on Vancouver Island and Vancouver for 30 yrs-priced out by extortionate rent. Live in Quebec City now. I don't miss summer and the forest fire season, but last year Quebec was just as bad FFS. I haven't been north of Port Hardy on the coast. I grew up in the small village of Port Alice on northern Van Isle which is shrinking. I could live there free in my mom's townhouse but I would have to be on welfare-clearly I'm not interested. The pulp mill got levelled last year.

  • @wastenotwantnot6754
    @wastenotwantnot6754 Год назад +2

    I'm so excited to see this vlog series. 5 more weeks till we embark on the Koningsdam for 10 days! Looks like you had a lovely trip. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @elainewickstead4714
    @elainewickstead4714 Год назад +1

    So agree with you that the band in the Rolling Stone Rock Group were really great. All the music was good but the rock band great!!

  • @debbiegibbssmith
    @debbiegibbssmith Год назад +1

    Great video, thank you 😊

  • @prolankan333
    @prolankan333 Год назад +2

    Nice to see you guys enjoying,Chris from gulf garage

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +1

      Paul just said you were asking after me, really enjoying retirement, thanks for checking out the channel too! 😁

  • @lynnleipold2617
    @lynnleipold2617 Год назад +1

    Just got back from Nieuw Statendam in Eastern Med. My first time on HAL. Had Club Orange. Really enjoyed it. We usually sail with Oceania and Viking and HAL will now be added to my list.

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      Great to hear you loved it too! Lynn can you check your emails, just sent one to you. 😁

  • @yvonnemulvihill4456
    @yvonnemulvihill4456 Год назад +1

    Love love love it. You are both always so appreciative of everything I know watching you is a real tonic 😊😊 x

  • @lindalaliberte8704
    @lindalaliberte8704 Год назад

    Loved this video and watching U2 enjoying everything and everyone. You are both so positive and do such a wonderful job narrating the video together. It's wonderful to see a couple who truly like each other and can laugh and enjoy each other's company. Looking forward to the next one. 👍😀

  • @deekang6244
    @deekang6244 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great suite!
    I love Koningsdam, but Club Orange always looks cheap to me. Food- amazing. Decor, cold and cheap looking.

  • @wendycopcutt4891
    @wendycopcutt4891 Год назад

    It all looks fabulous - your suite, the food, the entertainment. Can't wait to see Alaska. Thanks for a great vlog.

  • @clawtoris
    @clawtoris 11 месяцев назад

    thats a big as* balcony. very nice.

  • @EmHarris81
    @EmHarris81 Год назад +1

    Hi guys. What a fab vlog! Hubby and I are booked on a Koningsdam Alaska cruise in May ‘25, we’re so excited and I actually got a bit emotional watching this 😂. Looking forward to the rest of the series 😊 x

  • @susandowney6386
    @susandowney6386 Год назад +2

    The suite life is wonderful.

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +1

      It most definitely is, shame we can’t do it all the time, fingers crossed for tonight’s lottery 🤣🤣

  • @janemayhew1442
    @janemayhew1442 Год назад +1

    Hi both,
    Great video, that's brilliant entertainment! Looking forward to your adventure.😊

  • @janettesinclair6279
    @janettesinclair6279 Год назад +1

    Fabulous suite! Enjoy your time with your friends. Looking forward to the next episode.....

  • @raebirchall7896
    @raebirchall7896 Год назад +3

    When we went to Tromso Norway last year they told us that the moose there had been causing problems on one of the main roads, so they rounded them all up and took them over to an island nearby and overnight they all swam back to the mainland so they gave up try to move them. We were lucky enough to see a mother and a calf when we did a driving tour of the USA and spotted them just as we were leaving the Rockies national Park in Colorado. Looking forward to the rest of the vlogs Alaska still our best cruise.

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      Oh wow that sounds amazing, we didn’t know they we such good swimmers until we visited Canada, as they say every days a school day😊😊

  • @joyturnbull-eb8hh
    @joyturnbull-eb8hh Год назад

    Wow fabulous room, fabulous ship, I’m so envious 😀

  • @mrbbt2220
    @mrbbt2220 Год назад

    Yet another cracking vid😊

  • @gerrilarsen29
    @gerrilarsen29 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can you tell me if Nieuw Amsterdam had a private Orange Club dining room as well. That’s my ship on 9/1. By the way you two are delightful!!

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you! We don't think there is a seperate Orange Dining room, it is part of the main dining room we think. Only Pinnicle class ships like Konningsdam have the seperate dining room.

    • @gerrilarsen29
      @gerrilarsen29 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks….that’s a shame

  • @marjielalonde3875
    @marjielalonde3875 Год назад

    Aw it looks so lovely, I`m so glad you had such a wonderful birthday. The suite is fab (already seen the suite tour vlog) and it looks as if you get some great perks. Love from Vancouver Island❤🍁

  • @lorenzomag100
    @lorenzomag100 Год назад

    Great vlog Paul an Carole.I love your suite..up to now the food looks very nice,and the bands on board seem very good too.I've walked around Canada Place where you sailed from,but never sailed from there,as much as I'd love too,and I've rode over the Lions Gate bridge you sailed under on your departure from Canada Place..

  • @pfennelly
    @pfennelly Год назад

    Loved it and great seeing the Canucks making an appearance, no Canadian tea towels though 😂😂😂

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      Lol no tea towels! 🤣 It was so much fun cruising with them again!

    • @pfennelly
      @pfennelly Год назад +1

      @@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Yes looked like you all had fun I watched the Canucks vlogs of the trip when they put them out, nice to see it from your perspective 😉

  • @kathrynrees6781
    @kathrynrees6781 Год назад +1

    Absolutely loving these vlogs. Did you have to have a drinks package in the suite? The ship and the suite look amazing! What an amazing trip xx 🥰

  • @Jilspan9909
    @Jilspan9909 Год назад +1

    WOW!!! Look at that balcony!!! I took that same cruise, same ship, same itinerary. But we didn't have Neptune suite. Just a mini suite. We got the bubbles, but not THAT kind of chocolate. Just little individually wrapped squares. Hahaha. We did have a special assigned private table in the "reserved" dining room, but NOTHING like that! LOL That sail away is one of my favorites! Under the Golden gate... yah. Beautiful! (Too bad I had to fly into Vancouver to get there. Never again!!! Worst Intn'l airport EVER!) Next time I sail out of Vancouver I'll fly to Seattle and rent a car and drive to Vancouver. LOL

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      That’s interesting what you’ve said about Vancouver airport, we only experienced it on the way home as we came into Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer. Which by the way we highly recommend.

  • @dianacarragher5845
    @dianacarragher5845 Год назад

    Hello Paul and Carole lovely suite very light it's a few years ago when we did the cruise I Alaska on Celebrity Solstice we had 3 days in Vancouver so we had a good look around..Three ships have arrived for our summer season Royal Princess arrives on Monday. Love from Sydney

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад

      Hi Diana, it was a great suite! Oh which other ships will you have there for summer?

    • @dianacarragher5845
      @dianacarragher5845 Год назад

      @@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel The Grand Princess today Celebrity Solstice Royal &Majestic Princess Ovation &Brilliance of the Seas Resilient Lady Disney Wonder Queen Elizabeth these are ones I can remember at the moment.

  • @catherinehawkins1314
    @catherinehawkins1314 Год назад

    Looking forward to seeing how HAL do Alaska and what the ship is like...... Great video again guys 😊

  • @BeverleyJ
    @BeverleyJ Год назад +2

    If you saw QE while you were going up to Alaska I would have been on it!!! Ships that pass eh!! We got off on the 18th.

  • @barbarawright8956
    @barbarawright8956 Месяц назад +1

    My husband and I are leaving Dec. 22, 2024 for Singapore cruise. It will be 13 days, stopping in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Our son lives in Thailand. We will be spending Christmas with him and our daughter in law. Can’t wait to see them. We were in Thailand 2 yrs ago. I enjoyed every day. He took us to see the elephants, temples and monkeys. We will be flying in towards Singapore from the u.s.a.. We will be staying in Singapore for 2 days before the cruise. The Asia countries are so different and I like it over there. I can move over there in a day. Hope you have a great times. This will be our first taking Holland America, Noordam.

  • @brigidconroy2111
    @brigidconroy2111 Год назад +1

    Great video fab suite ❤how busy is Vancouver’s port in comparison much worse or about the same we’re there many ships boarding near you You guys are a hoot ❤ the info was great definitely jelly

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +1

      It wasn’t to bad but having priority boarding helped, there was two ships in at the time!

    • @brigidconroy2111
      @brigidconroy2111 Год назад

      @@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Thanks 🙏 so do cruise ports typically board 2ships at a time or could there be more
      If you didn’t have priority boarding would it have been busier than Miami or Southampton or does Vancouver just have more red tape How does it compare with Brooklyn some of the sites talk about it being a pain even with priority--see everything comes down to the QM2🤣 want to do Alaska after if I don’t throw up on the QM2 but that is a piece away too

  • @abigailgerlach5443
    @abigailgerlach5443 Год назад

    Welcome to the furthest point of the U. S. I look forward to hearing what you think of the great state of Alaska. I think you'll be pleased! I hope it stays warm enough to be a great trip! You might as well just stay out on the balcony to film constantly. Save time, everything is beautiful...just attach a camera to the railing.

  • @carolleiter6027
    @carolleiter6027 Год назад +2

    You guys are a fun fun couple.

  • @sauspud
    @sauspud Год назад +3

    Is the answer 'Carole'?
    Do I win a prize, like a 'Paulie & Carole love to travel' mug?
    Or a travel mug, mmmm, can't wait to get some P&C merch.

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +1

      LOL! 😂😂 Lots going on in the background with our merch so hope to have it for sail soon!

    • @sauspud
      @sauspud Год назад

      @@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel love the pun, can't wait for the Sail of the merch!

  • @gameazel
    @gameazel Год назад +1

    Loving the video! We just recently disembarked the Rotterdam and were wondering how she compares to the Koningsdam (and perhaps Nieuw Statendam)? Thank you.

  • @shaunmccrudden3287
    @shaunmccrudden3287 Год назад +1

    Love the video
    Club Orange restaurant I like the food but don’t like the glass next to where you were sitting
    I feel like someone may just stop and stare at you through the glass while you eat

    • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
      @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  Год назад +1

      There was an element of people looking through, though didn't bother us but could see it would be a problem for others. The food was fabulous! Really enjoyed chatting earlier! 😊

  • @bevwunderlin5421
    @bevwunderlin5421 Год назад

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @howardosden3112
    @howardosden3112 Год назад +1

    Looks like you posted this during Emma's live stream. Way to multi-task! 👍

  • @user-lg7es5gr3w
    @user-lg7es5gr3w Год назад +1

    How many time per year do you go on a cruise?

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 Год назад

    So sad you didn't spend time in Vancouver and also go to Vancouver Island. My parents took an Alaskan cruise. They took one up to Alaska and then another down back to Canada.

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 Год назад

    Looks like an amazing suite . How recently was this filmed ? We were on Cunard's Queen E this July (great great cruise) and loved the long days .

  • @maureengilmartin4381
    @maureengilmartin4381 Год назад +1

    Ansa to oldest currency in the world n still in use today is Salt!
    Thats why we call our earned inc. income our Salary 😂🎉

  • @bridgetlydon7
    @bridgetlydon7 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @mickthompson584
    @mickthompson584 Год назад +1

    Shame it wasnt a Brit cruise like Marella when you met up with Jill and Jerry!!

  • @brigittecrawley1872
    @brigittecrawley1872 Год назад +1

    How do you guys afford such luxuries. Did you win a lottery? Lovely suite!

  • @newtron1
    @newtron1 Год назад

    Carol (with an e) & (Wally) Pauly living the life of Robin Leach! Just sayin. 😮

  • @tinaisbister7480
    @tinaisbister7480 Год назад

    We just got back from our first time, cruising on the Koningsdan to Hawaii. I had a look at the club orange restaurant not that pleasing. I prefer the dining room as far as the entertainment it was good, I was not able to enjoy it due to all the smoke from the casino the staircase drifted down to all the entertainment even the world stage was very smoky from the top level where the casino the shopping reeked of smoke so disappointed had a headache, itchy eyes and sore throat. This is a health, hazard, shame shame shame. Holland I will never cruise with them again there should not be any smoking in the casino by law hazard. You don’t spend all that money and not be able to enjoy it even the back pool you step out of there and you get a with a smoke cause it was all on the left-hand side could even sit on the right hand because the wind just blew it over to you, absolutely very disappointing.