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

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It's embarkation day for our Holland America Koningsdam cruise in Vancouver, and the start of our Alaskan Adventure. This is our first cruise to Alaska and In this video we give our first impressions of Koningsdam, what being a suite guest involves, share our dining thoughts and show you what embarkation day involves. It's a very busy first day!
We completed the Titan Travel Alaskan Deluxe Voyage which included a land tour of Canada from Calgary to Vancouver including the Rocky Mountaineer and a cruise on Holland America Konningsdam cruise ship to Alaska in July 2023.
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@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

We spent a week travelling around Canada before our cruise to Alaska so do check out our videos here to - ru-vid.com/group/PL_6zC3nwhe71g_7kfmnhMDw5yIyIXux4n&si=37V3Q4TTPVffuBdy

@Jilspan9909 9 месяцев 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 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Aw that’s lovely!

@gerrilarsen29 2 месяца назад

How great to see the Kanuck’s!!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 2 месяца назад

Yes we had such a great time!

@kathyslocombe1182 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@thehellion9992 9 месяцев назад

"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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Paul and Carole are always “Delivering the goods” 🤣🤣

@sandistrenkowski 3 месяца назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 3 месяца назад

Lol you are welcome!

@janetmeijer6911 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@deekang6244 2 месяца назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 2 месяца назад

The experience was fabulous though!

@Mollydolly538 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@clairebass5843 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We were glad the sun came out too!

@kspeedling1976 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев 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!

@vickilawhorn8284 9 месяцев назад

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!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

It was great fun cruising with the Canucks! The balcony was perfect for Alaska!

@wastenotwantnot6754 10 месяцев назад

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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Our pleasure, you’ll have a fab time on Koningsdam!

@elainewickstead4714 9 месяцев назад

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. 👍👍

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Elaine appreciate that! Can understand why you want to go back, we do too! 😍

@ericammons9804 10 месяцев назад

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!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Oh wow! HAL was a great choice!

@clawtoris 6 месяцев назад

thats a big as* balcony. very nice.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 6 месяцев назад

Lol it is! 🤣

@raebirchall7896 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев 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😊😊

@sauspud 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@sauspud 10 месяцев назад

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

@CruiseWithAmber 9 месяцев назад

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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

It was just fabulous! Wish we had the budget for it everytime!

@yvonnemulvihill4456 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Yvonne, that's lovely to hear!

@lindalaliberte8704 9 месяцев 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. 👍😀

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Linda, we had such a great trip! Lovely to hear that you enjoy our video!

@andreas4268 10 месяцев назад

I love Koningsdam! ❤Thanks Paul and Carole!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

It is a fabulous ship! 😍

@EmHarris81 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Emma, that is exciting! We would love to do it all over again!

@djt_Art_Travel 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, that cabin made us very happy! 😃

@wendycopcutt4891 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Wendy! It was a fabulous first day!

@janettesinclair6279 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Janet we are so excited about this series 😊

@elainewickstead4714 9 месяцев назад

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!!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Yes they were just superb!

@jhollie8196 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Oh lovely! Having that suite was just fabulous, and the laundry was a great perk!

@prolankan333 10 месяцев назад

Nice to see you guys enjoying,Chris from gulf garage

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

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

@lynnleipold2617 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@susandowney6386 10 месяцев назад

The suite life is wonderful.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

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

@debbiegibbssmith 9 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you 😊

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@janemayhew1442 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Jane it’s been great reliving them as we put the vlogs together😊

@Jilspan9909 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев 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.

@marjielalonde3875 10 месяцев 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❤🍁

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

It was a great suite, we didn't want to leave!

@bevwunderlin5421 7 месяцев назад

🎉🎉🎉

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 7 месяцев назад

😍

@BeverleyJ 10 месяцев назад

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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Oh really! Hope you had a fabulous time too!

@carolleiter6027 10 месяцев назад

You guys are a fun fun couple.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@lorenzomag100 10 месяцев 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..

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks the suite was amazing!

@FraserAtSea 10 месяцев назад

Wow - what a cabin!

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

We didn't want to leave!

@joyturnbull-eb8hh 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks it was fabulous 😍

@kathrynrees6781 10 месяцев назад

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 🥰

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! No we didn't, it was included in the Have it All promotion when we booked!

@abigailgerlach5443 9 месяцев 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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Lol thanks! We had a fabulous time exploring Alaska, and already want to come back!

@howardosden3112 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Lol thanks! 🤣🤣🤣

@shaunmccrudden3287 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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! 😊

@dianacarragher5845 10 месяцев 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 10 месяцев назад

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

@dianacarragher5845 10 месяцев 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.

@gerrilarsen29 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

Thanks….that’s a shame

@catherinehawkins1314 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching 😍

@pfennelly 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

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

@pfennelly 10 месяцев назад

@@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 😉

@maureengilmartin4381 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

We do love salt but not as much as money 🤣🤣

@brigidconroy2111 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@brigidconroy2111 10 месяцев 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

@gameazel 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Do let us know if you spot any differences!

@mickthompson584 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

We had such a great time with them!

@mrbbt2220 9 месяцев назад

Yet another cracking vid😊

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Nick! 😀

@bridgetlydon7 9 месяцев назад

❤❤❤

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@cherylsemrau7100 10 месяцев 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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

We had a couple of days there before the cruise 😀

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

We haven’t finished with Vancouver yet. You’ll have to keep watching 😊

@user-lg7es5gr3w 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

As many as we can afford lol! 🤣

@richardg8651 10 месяцев 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 .

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

We were on board in July, we are so glad we treated ourselves it was so worth it! 😍

@brigittecrawley1872 10 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 10 месяцев назад

LOL no, just saved for 36 years in a pension now reaping the rewards! 😁

@newtron1 9 месяцев назад

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

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

LOL! 😂

@tinaisbister7480 9 месяцев 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.

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 9 месяцев назад

How strange, we didn't have that issues on our cruise at all!