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  • @stuartyallup6362
    @stuartyallup6362 Рік тому +1

    On my bucket list, missed you guys looking forward too another great series 👍

  • @Schenkerflyingv
    @Schenkerflyingv Рік тому +1

    Been looking forward to this series. Looking great so far 👍🏼🛳

  • @waynehasnip5703
    @waynehasnip5703 Рік тому

    A start of another great series I always look forward following your adventures 😀😀😀

  • @christineguise689
    @christineguise689 Рік тому +2

    Canada looks amazing love the clock 😻

  • @alisonburrow7404
    @alisonburrow7404 Рік тому

    Yippee your back, great vlog, think it's going to be a special series, thank you both x

  • @teresah5318
    @teresah5318 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your embarkation day with us!! As usual, great video~ :)

  • @suzanneobrien5279
    @suzanneobrien5279 Рік тому +1

    Oooh! Looking forward to these ....probably not somewhere I'll go to (far too nesh 🥶) but I'll enjoy it vicariously. The food and entertainment looks top-notch so far 👌

  • @grahambell5865
    @grahambell5865 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic vlog Andy and Kristie!!I am looking forward too the vlogs I always here good things about Holland America line!!

  • @20Bruinboy
    @20Bruinboy Рік тому

    Great video. You two are tooo cute. Keep them coming!!!

  • @Merritt7278
    @Merritt7278 Рік тому

    It's great to see you back, looks a very nice cruise this one, look forward to the next edition.

  • @dancourt4792
    @dancourt4792 Рік тому +1

    It's so good to see you both again it seem such a long time ago since your holiday in the snow, I am ready for your next adventure x

  • @nigelgreer9954
    @nigelgreer9954 Рік тому +1

    You think you’re gonna love the cruise ??? We’re loving it already. Great to see you both back and we are looking forward to another to class series. I love rock music and think think HAL would be right up my street. Bring on the next vlog.

  • @AdminTech821
    @AdminTech821 2 місяці тому

    Nice video! i was on the same cruise on you. starting from May 6 - May 13 2023.

  • @geoffpickles1538
    @geoffpickles1538 Рік тому

    Amazing vlog as ever, the entertainment was very good,it looks a really nice ship.

  • @philvie
    @philvie Рік тому +1

    Looks like you're off to a great start to your cruise, was gonna ask what you thought of Holland America but you already answered my question, looking forward to more, cheers

  • @sandramilloy3609
    @sandramilloy3609 Рік тому +1

    Loving this series already,and its only the first one lol.

  • @ErraticExcursion
    @ErraticExcursion Рік тому +2

    Oh, we were wondering. It's been a while since I've seen Andy and Kirstie's video, "Innit". We love hearing those question tags.
    You too are an amazing pair😍.

  • @CruisingwithChooChoo
    @CruisingwithChooChoo Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I’ll be doing the same trip on this ship so I love this.

  • @rickinnes
    @rickinnes Рік тому

    My favourite port . Lucky enough to do two trips last summer from Vancouver and had lots of sunshine . Nice ship your on . Thanks for great video .

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Yeah, Vancouver was great and we loved the ship.

  • @DavesAdventures
    @DavesAdventures Рік тому

    Hi Andy and Kirstie start of a great cruise journey and adventure thanks for sharing

  • @lartystuff
    @lartystuff Рік тому

    Loved the gas clock and the music was excellent..my type of cruise ship tfs

  • @MrPants1970
    @MrPants1970 Рік тому

    Great video ! Love it

  • @raebirchall7896
    @raebirchall7896 Рік тому

    Alaska is my favourite destination after Norway that we have cruised to, really looking forward to the rest of the series always enjoy your vlogs.

  • @davesneddon3734
    @davesneddon3734 Рік тому

    Brilliant 😁.
    Looking forward to seeing more of the scenery, the ship, the dining and especially the evening music.
    We're heading out of Vancouver in September on Celebrity Millennium heading to Tokyo. Booked in 2020 but covid got in the way.

  • @vickywilliams4073
    @vickywilliams4073 Рік тому

    Well my Friday nights are sorted for the next few weeks, welcome back to my two favourite YT cruise bloggers x

  • @marthamcfaul1865
    @marthamcfaul1865 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous! We were on the same cruise. Our cabin was just below yours...8036. So easy to get to the spa, pool and lido! Looking forward to your next videos.

  • @markrobinson9801
    @markrobinson9801 Рік тому

    Lovely to see you both enjoying life, great bands , may have to check out this cruise for future trip , never been to Canada, looks fun , thanks for sharing 😎

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      It was a fantastic cruise, one we'd definitely do again.

  • @viviennekenyon2306
    @viviennekenyon2306 Рік тому

    Nice 2cu both for another series ❤ xx

  • @derekjohnson8547
    @derekjohnson8547 Рік тому

    Welcome back to our TV Screens...great first vlog..looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip.

  • @johnnyboy1014
    @johnnyboy1014 Рік тому

    Thanks guys looking forward to the rest of the series! Although in England now used to live in van unfortunately it rains a lot!

  • @eckwullie579
    @eckwullie579 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant to see you both back with another round of videos. The wife has been asking me every day if you have anything new on yet. I have been looking for notifications every day to say you are back cruising. Enjoy your cruise and we are both looking forward to your videos. Really sets us up for our upcoming cruise end of July.

  • @kathyslocombe1182
    @kathyslocombe1182 Рік тому

    A truly excellent video! Thank you for profiling our beautiful city of Vancouver! We're looking at a south pacific cruise on the Koningsdam in February. Your video makes our decision a 'must do'.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Sounds great! Koningsdam is a great ship and we did enjoy the Holland America experience.

  • @granthanham9082
    @granthanham9082 Рік тому

    Just found your vlog. Really enjoyed it. I'm on this cruise in July. i love the Koningsdam and HAL suits me just fine. The music venues are just the best entertainment at sea. What I find fascinating is that whatever venue you choose they always feel intimate and not overly crowded.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      We loved the entertainment onboard. The Rock Room did get a bit busy at times, but think it was a very full cruise.

  • @pearl21
    @pearl21 Рік тому

    Lovely to see you both again.. looking forward to joining you on your trip..via UA-cam.😅 Enjoy x

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Рік тому

    Ah, I'm spending a few weeks on Holland America Rotterdam later this year and not really got any idea what to expect, so really enjoyed this video - thanks for showing us round!

  • @janemayhew1442
    @janemayhew1442 Рік тому

    Hi Kirstie & Andy,
    Great first day for you, the music sounded brilliant. 😊

  • @benjaminsmith2287
    @benjaminsmith2287 7 місяців тому

    Love it. Vancouver's weather looks like what I encountered when I sailed from there years ago.
    Thanks for showing some snippets of the music scene in the lounges. I was waiting for BB Kings but maybe next time. I think its a wonderful ship. It covers the bases for a lot of different types of cruisers except those looking for some of the features RCI and NCL offer with slides, go karts and things like that. But dining, specialty dining, theater and I nice one at that, music lounges with dance floors, nice deck space, spa, solarium type of pool, art work, it's got all of that. And the food and service is usually excellent on HAL.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie 7 місяців тому

      Agreed. We'd definitely sail with HAL again. It's a lovely ship.

  • @MrMuppet1959
    @MrMuppet1959 Рік тому

    Awesome music

  • @visitwithus
    @visitwithus Рік тому +1

    Woo! So excited for this vlog. We’re going to indulge in every second of this series as we’re doing the same on the same ship in a couple of months. 😍👍

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      Awesome, you'll love it, we had the best time!

    • @visitwithus
      @visitwithus Рік тому

      @@andyandkirstie Yay! Can’t wait to see it. 😀

  • @nicolarobinson3224
    @nicolarobinson3224 6 місяців тому

    We are doing this cruise in June this year and have enjoyed all your vlogs, we did our first cruise last year (Adriatic) on the Marella Explorer 2 and loved watching you before we went to see what we could expect! This one looks awesome! Just love how down to earth and relatable you both are, so thank you.

  • @ghazanfaryaq6776
    @ghazanfaryaq6776 3 місяці тому

    I did this cruise last summer. Loved the Rolling Stones Rock room.

  • @williamstewart7410
    @williamstewart7410 Рік тому

    Hi andy glad to see another great vlog with you and your wife the entertainment looks great on your ship hope to see more in the upcoming vlogs. I know a lot of the cruise companies are cutting the budgets with the music acts but that looks great cant wait for the next vlog.

  • @ScottRae
    @ScottRae Рік тому

    Ach, shame we're probably only going to see this video, but we fly out on Thursday and sail Saturday on our first ever cruise so great to actually see something real rather than stock footage of a ship! Just wish we'd be able to see more of these before we go, but that looks pretty chilled! Thanks for this! :)

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      You'll have a great time, it's a great ship.

  • @lindajones6176
    @lindajones6176 Рік тому

    Throughly enjoyed. Roll on the next one. Haven’t been on HAL for 9 years, think it’s time to get back on board them.

  • @talltoise
    @talltoise Рік тому

    Another great video. That beard is bang on point Sir. 👍🏼

  • @brianmccarthy1322
    @brianmccarthy1322 8 місяців тому

    Hello, I did a 17 day Hawaiian cruise on Koningsdam in October 2023. I have to agree 100% with your review of the New York deli above the interior pool. A hidden jem for a fast and quiet breakfast. Lunch was busy but nothing like the Lido. Probably our #1 venue for a fast bite.

  • @davidrte.664
    @davidrte.664 10 місяців тому

    We just got home from the Alaska cruise on the Koningsdam. It was the last cruise to Alaska this year had a wonderful time when in the dinning room try to-get Alex as your waiter. He maid the trip very special.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie 10 місяців тому

      Well done Alex on HAL Koningsdam!

  • @bigal6789
    @bigal6789 Рік тому +2

    Great to see you back on the Ocean wave. Friday night viewing just got better. Did you manage to go for a walk over the Capilano suspension bridge. Looking forward to the vlogs.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      We didn't do the bridge this time around.

  • @wendymotz2445
    @wendymotz2445 Рік тому +1

    We went to Alaska last summer on this ship out of Vancouver. It was amazing.

  • @marilynn76
    @marilynn76 Рік тому

    I grew up in Seattle, and never went on an Alaska cruise until 2019 (on the Queen Elizabeth).
    I love Vancouver! Laughed about you walking around in the drenching rain… you’d think you’d be used to that kind of weather. 😂
    When you mentioned feeling a little dressed up in the MDR, I said, “Welcome to the northwest” ha ha
    Looking forward to seeing the rest of the voyage!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      We loved Vancouver too and yes, we're used to a bit of rain, but tend not to go out walking around in it at home 😄 It was nice to be casual on this cruise, we didn't take formal gear.

    • @marilynn76
      @marilynn76 Рік тому

      @@andyandkirstie Definitely one where it's good to go casual!

  • @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel
    @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Рік тому

    Shame it was so wet in Vancouver, though looks a great place to explore and love a cruise port where you can get so close to the ships. The dining room does sound really loud, food looks good though. Sure that guitarist wasn't the one they said had missed the ship LOL! We enjoyed the piano bar on Nieuw Amsterdam so sure we would enjoy the Rock Room on there. The position of your cabin is great, look forward to the next episode!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Vancouver was great but yeah, would have been nice if it had been dry and sunny, especially in the park. The MDR was always like that, not at all peaceful! The band were awesome, very talented and great fun to watch! We loved our cabin, really nice and very convenient location.

  • @monicamacauley3750
    @monicamacauley3750 Рік тому +1

    We will be on the Koningsdam in Dec. to Cabo out of San Diego. The two main things that define HAL: food and music. You can’t beat it and we’ve traveled on 5 cruise lines.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Yeah we loved it too. Our first breakfast was a bit of a let down, but generally was very good. Entertainment was great!

  • @arthurscruises9310
    @arthurscruises9310 Рік тому

    What a great vlog, I notice you where docked next to the grand Princess, it was our first and only cruise with Princess cruise line. We had a horrible time on board the grand Princess and never will cruise with them again.
    Seen other vlogs of HAL, I'm impressed with there style.
    Looking forward to seeing the rest of your vlogs

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      We really liked HAL. Definitely want to give them another try.

  • @kennethgrindrod6438
    @kennethgrindrod6438 Рік тому

    Great viewing thank you have seen you since you visited the Rotterdam in Plymouth

  • @joybader4035
    @joybader4035 Рік тому

    I’m in Alaska on Weds on NCL Spirit! Maybe we will run into you on one of the ports!! That would be grand ! Enjoy!

  • @monikakowalewski5637
    @monikakowalewski5637 Рік тому

    Can’t wait! Our cruise is in early September on the Koningsdam.

  • @mikeklar9031
    @mikeklar9031 10 місяців тому

    Im so looking forward to be on the Koningsdam in 36 days.......heading on a 17 day cruise to Hawaii and back

  • @tatjanaanderlic7212
    @tatjanaanderlic7212 Рік тому

    👍🤗
    Lep pozdrav iz Slovenije

  • @MarkMariesTravels
    @MarkMariesTravels Рік тому

    You know, before we booked our cruise on Koningsdam to Alaska we knew absolutely nobody who'd cruised on her or even with HAL, but before we've even had a chance to do it - coming up, middle of July - it seems like almost half the people we follow had similar ideas and got on before us. Hoping we continue to see things we like the look of from this series. And thanks for the footage of the Pompey Chimes playing on the Vancouver steam clock; we'll assume it was for us.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      Yeah, know what you mean! We booked it middle of last year and since then so many have either been or said they want to. Think it's going to be a busy 2023 season for a Alaska. Of course we had you guys in mind when filming the clock full of hot air 😂 You'll have a great time, she's a lovely ship.

    • @mickoconnor2628
      @mickoconnor2628 Рік тому

      Who do you book your cruises with Andy? Looking at this for September but would like to add the Rocky Mountaineer trip.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Various agents/websites and sometimes direct with the cruise line, so we don't really have a recommendation. They've all been OK.

  • @patsytan1327
    @patsytan1327 11 місяців тому

    Went on HAL Koningsdam 13th May 2023. EASY boarding cruise, super fine weather throughout & delicious burgers. Overall very enjoyable & values for money .
    But less sign of wildlife.

  • @AgelessCuriosity
    @AgelessCuriosity Рік тому

    Another great video guys. Such a shame it was rainy in Vancouver as its a stunning city...how did you find the embarkation process...it was manic when we embarked from there!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Thanks! Embarkation was very busy, but it never felt like we were stood around too long, so was ok. It all kept moving.

  • @lindsaylatte9172
    @lindsaylatte9172 10 місяців тому

    I have watched many Alaska cruise vlogs, this series is outstanding. May I ask, what week of the year did you sail? And do you remember the number of the cabin you stayed in? Can’t wait to watch the rest of your cruise vlogs!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie 10 місяців тому

      Thanks! We sailed on 5th May. We were in cabin 10054.

  • @leeandjancruise
    @leeandjancruise Рік тому

    Looks interesting maybe one for us in the future? There is one thing I picked up on and the comment you made about feeling overdressed, well we got off Regal Princess Saturday morning and I have to say I have never seen as many scruffy passengers in all the cruises we have done.
    It was a 12 night circumnavigation of the U.K., we were told that about 75% of passengers were Americans, 15% Canadians and the rest mixed. Lumber Jack shirts, flip flops and yes base ball caps in the MDR., and don't get me going on the price of Princess excursions, one example $200 for two to Dublin, we did it privately for 10 Euros.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      Didn't feel overdressed as such, it's just that we always changed for dinner and we don't think many others did. They just stayed in jeans/T-shirt or whatever they were wearing during the day.

  • @user-ou4bu3qz4f
    @user-ou4bu3qz4f 6 місяців тому

    Loved all your videos on your Alaskan cruise. We are booking a cruise to Alaska for spring / summer 2025 on the Koningsdam. I have a question on your cabin and where it was situated, did you find there was a lot of motion and would you stay in that area again?

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie 5 місяців тому

      Zero motion on our cruise. We'd definitely stay in that cabin again, it was one of our favourites.

  • @hawaiianrays913
    @hawaiianrays913 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video and found it informative. We are sailing the same cruise mid June. Can you tell me how the embarkation process was and how long it was once you arrived at the pier until boarded? I've seen massive crowds and long wait periods on other videos. The weather looks to be still cold and rainy. Hoping to wear mostly shorts for me. Thanks Andy.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +2

      Our allocated slot was 10am, so pretty early and I think we were on board about 1130, so not too bad. It was very busy throughout the entire process, but continued moving slowly the whole time.

    • @hawaiianrays913
      @hawaiianrays913 Рік тому

      @@andyandkirstie Many thanks for your quick response. I am hoping for an early time so we can get on before the madness on scramble to of course EAT. Cheers!

  • @gknepper01
    @gknepper01 Рік тому

    I think the Encore ended its cruise in Vancouver. Disembarked passengers and then did a non-revenue cruise to Seattle to starts its Alaska season. Which is why there were not visible passengers as it left Vancouver.

  • @linettej928.
    @linettej928. Рік тому

    How was the noise level in your cabin? Could you hear a lot of noise from the Lido deck? And how was the motion, especially on that one day when the water was rougher? I’ve heard that the front of the ship will be worse for seasickness, as well as being higher up. We were midship Schubert deck and hardly noticed any motion except for that day.
    And wasn’t Glacier Bay amazing?! Could not have asked for better.
    Embarkation was terrible for us with an afternoon checkin time. We were in line for 3 hours before finally boarding.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      We heard nothing from the Lido other than the table tennis table which was right next to our cabin. Motion wasn't too bad, slightly worse than midship maybe. Glacier Bay was stunning! We had a fairly early embarkation of 10am. Took maybe an hour or so.

  • @aliazeem7945
    @aliazeem7945 Рік тому

    great video!! We will be on Koningsdam in 3 weeks. Do you remember the name of the dessert you really liked? Gotta try it :)

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Thanks! Don't remember exactly, it was the only cheesecake on the menu that night.

    • @aliazeem7945
      @aliazeem7945 Рік тому

      @@andyandkirstie Got it! I see a cheesecake on the menu :)

  • @brianmccarthy1322
    @brianmccarthy1322 Рік тому

    In regards to dress in the dining room the brits tend towards tie and jacket, canadians go with a collard shirt with jacket optional, americans are fine with polo shirts and jeans. On an Alaskan cruise many men mistakenly go with lumberjack attire a la monty pythons I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Not sure we saw anyone dressed as lumberjacks, but it was pretty informal.

  • @luvsmickey
    @luvsmickey Рік тому

    Awesome music! I have heard people say that it is dead after 10:00 pm on HAL and then others have raved about the music which it then seems there is good nightlife on HAL.
    What was your experience?

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      We're not night owls, but the ship definitely wasn't dead after 10pm. Far from it. We heard people returning to their cabins well after we had retired for the night!

  • @traceymorris7300
    @traceymorris7300 Рік тому

    Really interested to see these vlogs. I will be boarding Koningsdam in 3 weeks. Did the evenings stay casual throughout the cruise?. Im a little stressed about what to pack😂

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      Don't worry about packing formal wear. It was pretty caught throughout.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      *casual

    • @traceymorris7300
      @traceymorris7300 Рік тому

      @@andyandkirstie thanks. I think i need to go shopping tomorrow.

    • @linettej928.
      @linettej928. Рік тому

      We were on the same cruise. I was surprised by how casual everyone was. There were only 2 days (if I recall correctly) specified as “dressy” in the MDR, though we noticed that people hanging around deck 3 tended to be a bit more dressed up. And of course, the speciality dining rooms were less casual. We hung around the Lido deck most of the time so shorts, sweats, or jeans and a t shirt were quite adequate.
      And “dressy” was even more casual than I expected. “Gala” type clothing isn’t necessary. Just something like business dressy; suit and tie/gown not necessary.

  • @TheIvyman
    @TheIvyman 10 місяців тому

    Very nice vlog. What camera are you using? Oh I see you are actually using Sony camera. But isn't that a bit heavy for the selfie?

  • @robertporter387
    @robertporter387 Рік тому

    Hi guys. What month did you do the Alaska cruise please?
    Luv the vids.

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      Thanks! We went right at the beginning of May this year.

    • @robertporter387
      @robertporter387 Рік тому

      @Andy & Kirstie Thanks guys, we're going from Australia in Late May early June next year on the Koningsdam.👍

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      @@robertporter387 Have a great time!

  • @henrywen5811
    @henrywen5811 Рік тому

    May I ask what camera and lens are you using,thanks!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      I need to update our website, but you can see what I've used before here: www.andyandkirstie.com/gear I took a new lens with me on this trip, a Sony 70-200mm f4 G.

  • @shelleygillette6108
    @shelleygillette6108 6 місяців тому

    what deck were you on?? We are goin on this same cruise this spring.....

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie 6 місяців тому

      Awesome, you'll have a great time! We were on deck 10.

  • @anncadran4491
    @anncadran4491 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Love this video and looking forward to the rest from Koningsdam as we are embarking on her June 3. Also, did the guitarist REALLY come from the audience? He was great!

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому

      No, he wasn't from the audience, he was the 'missing' band member. It was just a little skit they did for their first show. Have a great time on Koningsdam!

  • @carolyngardner4999
    @carolyngardner4999 Рік тому

    You should had an umbrella

    • @andyandkirstie
      @andyandkirstie Рік тому +1

      We had packed one, but just find them a bit of a pain, especially when trying to handle a camera as well.