We're going on the Sunshine this Sunday and we have the stingray adventure booked for HMC as well! Thanks for the video showing the excursion. Makes me really excited to interact with the stingrays now!!
The clarity of the water at half moon cay is just amazing. Our family did an excursion at the Oasis which is where you’re snorkeling. It was such a fun day.
I just heard, you two are on the Hawaii cruise with Stef and Ben and David. You three are the best travel vloggers in the world. Cruising with you all would be amazing. I hope you all have a great time. Which I was there.😊
Enjoyed the towel folding and definitely the flower arranging by the florist in charge of all of those beautiful arrangements all over the ship. Missed good shows. The second one with the dancers was canceled because of rough seas.
Many years ago, I had the pleasure of swimming at stingray city in Grand Cayman before it was a big tourist attraction. It was absolutely amazing experience!!! So glad you enjoyed yours! ❤
Pinnacle Grill has always been my favorite specialty restaurant. We haven’t been on a HAL cruise in a few years but I think I’m going to call our travel agent tomorrow after watching your Niew Statendam videos. 😁
Come to Lancaster PA for fresh stroopwafels! In town, Stroopies is an ice cream shop whose mission is to employ newly arrived refugess from all over the world. They learn english and job skills. And make DELICIOUS stroopwafels!
We did a swim with the Stingrays in Grand Cayman, when we fed them I didn’t put my thumb down, let me tell you a stingray came up and clamped down on my thumb and the squid, it hurt so bad… so always keep the thumb down…lol
Enjoyed this video because we were there on Carnival in February. Question, when you stayed at Holiday Inn Express at SeaTac Airport, we’re there restaurants nearby the hotel and how did you get from the hotel to the pier for your cruise and back again to the airport? How much was the fare if you recall? I’m trying to make those arrangements for our Holland America Cruise to Alaska in September so thanks for any information you can provide. I really appreciate it! My husband and I are in our mid seventies but not in spirit, much younger!
There’s not a ton near the hotel, and I think we usually order delivery, ha ha. The hotel has a pay shuttle to the cruise port, something like $10-$15 per person, and they can also arrange airport transfers, which is nice!!
Yikes. Stay away from Barry, he is NOT your friend! Kinda freaks me out he was chillin by the stairs. So exciting to see the turtle!! I have yet to spot one but I keep looking. I've seen a HUGE eagle ray out in the wild in St. Thomas though, and I'm like Dee, I was crying lol They are such incredible animals. Dee, Beautiful things make me emotional too :) Next time I go to HMC I have to do this...looked like such a better set up than the usual sting ray excursions.
I am surprised they allowed you to wear water shoes, when you swim with them in the wild in Grand Cayman (which was amazing) there are no water shoes allowed at all as they can damage their protective layer. I had the light water socks like you but bare feet only.
So how are you guys handling the laundry situation if you're cruising for 80 days? Are you paying for the onboard laundry service or do you try to find a place in port to do it??
We’ve got Iceland/British Isles/Greenland as our grand adventures this year, nine weeks in the Mediterranean next year, probably South America and Galapagos in 2025, but maybe 2025 or 2026, we can work in some Australia and South Pacific excitement!! :D
@@parodeejay nice to hear plenty of wonderful cruises out of Australia not to mention for many visitors to our wonderful country a bucket list item of sailing in and out of Sydney Harbour
Another great video. I adore you guys I do but I have to tell you I have to mute the video every time Dee talks under water. It blows out my ear and is inaudible. Is anyone else having that issue? Are you guys able to hear anything Dee says underwater? I have tried it on my phone, my TV, my computer. Same on all forms. I have to run to hit mute. It’s cringe worthy. Otherwise I’m here for all of it 🥰
One issue is that the underwater footage generates sort of a “crackly” sound which we haven’t found a way around. The best we’ve got so far is lowering the volume of the GoPro audio and trying to offset with light music. Maybe we’ll figure out some sort of tricks to make the camera not generate so much random noise. It’s a bit much!! :P ~Jay
That smile on Dee’s face when she got to kiss the stingray was beautiful!
Who knew Stingrays and Parodeejay would be so fun together! Never knew how cute the Rays face is!❤️
Loved this series of videos. The stingrays remind me of the roomba vacuum on the sea floor! I now have to put this ship on my bucket list!
We have been to HMC several times, but aren't into snorkeling. Thank you very much, especially for the underwater views.
We're going on the Sunshine this Sunday and we have the stingray adventure booked for HMC as well! Thanks for the video showing the excursion. Makes me really excited to interact with the stingrays now!!
Thank you so much, D & J… Loved loved loved this series… You guys are great🚢
Half moon cay is the best! ❤
The clarity of the water at half moon cay is just amazing. Our family did an excursion at the Oasis which is where you’re snorkeling. It was such a fun day.
We did stingray City in Grand Cayman on our first cruise and it was wonderful!
I just heard, you two are on the Hawaii cruise with Stef and Ben and David. You three are the best travel vloggers in the world. Cruising with you all would be amazing. I hope you all have a great time. Which I was there.😊
Great series! HAL totally looks like my vibe!!!
Enjoyed the towel folding and definitely the flower arranging by the florist in charge of all of those beautiful arrangements all over the ship. Missed good shows. The second one with the dancers was canceled because of rough seas.
Our family enjoyed the Stingray Adventure!
Loved the stingray excursion, looked like so much fun! I'll be doing something similar on Princess Caye in June, hope it's like yours was...
The fabulous cruising duo! Love the videos as always!
Many years ago, I had the pleasure of swimming at stingray city in Grand Cayman before it was a big tourist attraction. It was absolutely amazing experience!!! So glad you enjoyed yours! ❤
I don’t recall a 9 on any shower, have enjoyed Holland America a lot, ready to book them.
Really love your vlogs and appreciate your honesty with pros and cons. Thank you!
OK, Jay. I found struupwaffles at my 7-11, so I had to try one. I see why you like them! 😊
Your dinner looked spectacular! Is that one of your favorites?
~ Inge 😺
Pinnacle Grill has always been my favorite specialty restaurant. We haven’t been on a HAL cruise in a few years but I think I’m going to call our travel agent tomorrow after watching your Niew Statendam videos. 😁
Thank you so much. We’ll be in the Koningsdam soon so seeing what her sister ship offers was very helpful - keep up the great videos.
That chocolate creme dessert looks like a 5-star 😅
Cute little fish condos.
Come to Lancaster PA for fresh stroopwafels! In town, Stroopies is an ice cream shop whose mission is to employ newly arrived refugess from all over the world. They learn english and job skills. And make DELICIOUS stroopwafels!
REally fantastic series - making me hanker for a HAL cruise - it's been 5 years, so maybe 2024 ;-)
Looked like a lot of fun
Thank you for sharing. Bon Voyage on next adventure. 👏👏for 9.0 shower rating.
We did a swim with the Stingrays in Grand Cayman, when we fed them I didn’t put my thumb down, let me tell you a stingray came up and clamped down on my thumb and the squid, it hurt so bad… so always keep the thumb down…lol
I’ll have to try snorkeling it looks easier than I thought just float on top of the water.
I want to try HAL just to try Grand Dutch Cafe! Half Moon Cay looks awesome also.
Hey dee and jay just wondering what is your next cruise vlogs. Love your videos and being informative ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad you finally tried the ship I love so much I rotally agree about rhe shows. I enjoyed them but one or two regulars would have been perfect.
Really loved the vlog thanks 👍 from the UK 😊
The Food Looked Good
Great video.
I really enjoyed this video ❤❤
Enjoyed this video because we were there on Carnival in February. Question, when you stayed at Holiday Inn Express at SeaTac Airport, we’re there restaurants nearby the hotel and how did you get from the hotel to the pier for your cruise and back again to the airport? How much was the fare if you recall? I’m trying to make those arrangements for our Holland America Cruise to Alaska in September so thanks for any information you can provide. I really appreciate it! My husband and I are in our mid seventies but not in spirit, much younger!
There’s not a ton near the hotel, and I think we usually order delivery, ha ha. The hotel has a pay shuttle to the cruise port, something like $10-$15 per person, and they can also arrange airport transfers, which is nice!!
@@parodeejay thank you!
Love the video 👍👍
Yikes. Stay away from Barry, he is NOT your friend! Kinda freaks me out he was chillin by the stairs. So exciting to see the turtle!! I have yet to spot one but I keep looking. I've seen a HUGE eagle ray out in the wild in St. Thomas though, and I'm like Dee, I was crying lol They are such incredible animals. Dee, Beautiful things make me emotional too :) Next time I go to HMC I have to do this...looked like such a better set up than the usual sting ray excursions.
I'll be on her in December for the same itinerary. Just wondering how the room was noise wise? I booked 6101 which is a few cabins down.
I am surprised they allowed you to wear water shoes, when you swim with them in the wild in Grand Cayman (which was amazing) there are no water shoes allowed at all as they can damage their protective layer. I had the light water socks like you but bare feet only.
So how are you guys handling the laundry situation if you're cruising for 80 days? Are you paying for the onboard laundry service or do you try to find a place in port to do it??
When are you going to do a cruise / cruises from Australia 🇦🇺🦘
We’ve got Iceland/British Isles/Greenland as our grand adventures this year, nine weeks in the Mediterranean next year, probably South America and Galapagos in 2025, but maybe 2025 or 2026, we can work in some Australia and South Pacific excitement!! :D
@@parodeejay nice to hear plenty of wonderful cruises out of Australia not to mention for many visitors to our wonderful country a bucket list item of sailing in and out of Sydney Harbour
How did the water shoes work out, i am getting some if you think they are worth it
Is the captain Morgan’s ship bar still there?
I just want to know since the tide is high, are you moving on? Couldn't resist
Another great Vid! Spank you!
😮 omg no way has no one heard Steve Irwin
The first area there was steps in the water is that a pier and could someone use a electric scooter to access it
Do the jelly fish sting?? I saw a lot 😅
Why can’t I see anything?
i can
Why is there always passengers who don’t follow the rules!
In your next video you should include your friends such as Ben and David but a great blog otherwise
Another great video. I adore you guys I do but I have to tell you I have to mute the video every time Dee talks under water. It blows out my ear and is inaudible. Is anyone else having that issue? Are you guys able to hear anything Dee says underwater? I have tried it on my phone, my TV, my computer. Same on all forms. I have to run to hit mute. It’s cringe worthy. Otherwise I’m here for all of it 🥰
One issue is that the underwater footage generates sort of a “crackly” sound which we haven’t found a way around. The best we’ve got so far is lowering the volume of the GoPro audio and trying to offset with light music. Maybe we’ll figure out some sort of tricks to make the camera not generate so much random noise. It’s a bit much!! :P ~Jay
Did you try the Indonesian High tea on your cruise. They usually have it just once a week. It is worth trying.🫠