My husband and I were on this cruise! We appear at the piano bar and on the upper viewing level at the bow at Glacier Bay and at the pool area. (One morning my husband said "I think that's the cruise tips lady from TH-cam") What a great time we had on our first cruise and our first time to Alaska. Thank you for the videos. We look forward to seeing more.
I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. Oh my goodness- three cameos in the video? That might be an all time record!! Wish we would have got to say hello!!!
We are HAL fans and have enjoyed Alaska x2 on the Koningsdam and the Zuiderdam. Glacier Bay is magnificent…Alaska is a postcard of pristine beauty! We enjoy the traditional cruising style on HAL. My teens enjoyed Koningsdam and loved being independent while onboard. Thanks Sherry! 😊
My husband and I took this exact cruise last month (May 11-18, 2024) and LOVED it!! Would not change a thing either itinerary or ship. The Eurodam was just right! Planning to do again in 2026!
I have bee on that itinerary on Eurodam! I feel like Icy Strait is a nice little bonus. I there is not a ton to do there so I'm glad it does not replace one of the regular port but it is a really nice extra. Love the Eurodam!
Love glacier bay been there many times. My kids always had a great time in Alaska. I was invited to luncheon the first time Eurodam docked in NYC. Awesome ship!
Took 2 Alaska cruises. Always included glacier bay. What impressed me was the absolute stillness and the freshest air. Both cruises were on Princess and I loved it
Yep visit glacier Bay in 2015 on princess Golden princess it was so amazing just to sit there and the ship rotate and just so quiet turned off the endless loop of the love boat lol and just enjoyed the peaceful nature ice the birds it was amazing
We did A cruise tour with the same cruise line! But we were only on our ship for three days. The tour was another 9 days. But those tours our worth the money! You'll see A lot more than from the ship.
@@CruiseTipsTV try one that takes you into the Yukon Territory and then onto Fairbanks, Alaska. Then taking the train to Denali. Staying A couple of days and then onto Anchorage by train.
Ok now, how about a video of what kind of items you packed and how they worked out for you. I know you have some older videos of this but would love to know what worked well for this trip. I try not to pack things I will not use but want to definitely pack what I need to. Alaska is one of those places you want to pack accurately for.
Love love love this!!! 🥰we are going on Koningsdam in July from Vancouver for inside passage cruise. Cannot wait!! Your tips have been SO helpful! We are long time cruisers but this is our first time on Holland America and first trip to Alaska! Happy 55th birthday to me!! 🎉😂😂😂 Keep up the great work, love following you guys!
You went in May and you're wearing a winter-ish coat? My family and I are looking at end of June/July next year. So, I'm assuming we'll need layers for some of the trip? Even then?
I wore a rain coat with warm Layers underneath. It is ALWAYS cold on the open water in Alaska but you could enjoy some 70-80 degree days too. All about layering.
You’re killing me! 😂😂😂 I’m so excited for our cruise in LESS THAN THREE WEEKS! And yes, we have Glacier Bay! We’ll be on Princess, but a friend and I are already pre-planning our next Alaskan cruise on HAL! I can’t wait to hear more!
I just came back tonight from this cruise it was fabulous. The only thing I didn’t like especially was the shower which was not very forceful. Music. I am sorry that was a bore. But it was terrific.
So fun to see you back on HAL. It’s been about 20 years since we sailed them. Miss that size of ship! Glad you enjoyed the tub but we dislike stepping into a tub for our shower and it takes away head space for taller people. Looking forward to that glass shower situation on Sun Princess!
Our pleasure! Totally see the point about that tub. I think that's why cruise lines are moving away from tubs. I think my bath-adoration may be the minority!
So apparently you guys got off the the ship and we got on! We were on the very next sailing and it was a great cruise! One thing I believe is a must for Glacier Bay, make you you check out the view from the aft of the ship. We were on our balcony for the most part but when you get the almost 360 view it's pretty breathtaking.
He said for him, for the ship- HAL because they have teen activities and an Arcade BUT he loves the excursions on Oceania- those were pretty mind blowing for him!!!
Very helpful video! How much are the arcade games for teens please? Trying to decide between NCL Encore & HAL Koningsdam, both include Glacier Bay next May. Thanks!
@@CruiseTipsTV thanks so much for your help and honest response! A couple other TH-camrs said the same! 😅 I’ll be on Eurodam with parents and sister this coming December (will be my first HAL).
I thought I saw you on Embarkation at the buffet. Didn't want to bother you if it was you. Thanks for your tips. I feel like you helped us prepare for this trip. We're having a fabulous time. Almost done 😢
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My husband and I were on this cruise! We appear at the piano bar and on the upper viewing level at the bow at Glacier Bay and at the pool area. (One morning my husband said "I think that's the cruise tips lady from TH-cam") What a great time we had on our first cruise and our first time to Alaska. Thank you for the videos. We look forward to seeing more.
I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. Oh my goodness- three cameos in the video? That might be an all time record!! Wish we would have got to say hello!!!
We are HAL fans and have enjoyed Alaska x2 on the Koningsdam and the Zuiderdam. Glacier Bay is magnificent…Alaska is a postcard of pristine beauty! We enjoy the traditional cruising style on HAL. My teens enjoyed Koningsdam and loved being independent while onboard. Thanks Sherry! 😊
Love the Eurodam! My favorite HAL ship 🎉
I would go to Alaska every summer if I could! Glacier Bay is a must do for my next Alaska cruise.
We went to Glacier Bay with Carnival in 2019. It was certainly the most memorable part of my Alaska cruise!
That jacket is definitely your color!
I love it!
My husband and I took this exact cruise last month (May 11-18, 2024) and LOVED it!! Would not change a thing either itinerary or ship. The Eurodam was just right! Planning to do again in 2026!
So awesome! May can be wonderful!
I took this cruise last year on that very same ship. Love the ship, the food and the shore excursions. Glacier bay was fantastic.
Thanks for sharing!
I have bee on that itinerary on Eurodam! I feel like Icy Strait is a nice little bonus. I there is not a ton to do there so I'm glad it does not replace one of the regular port but it is a really nice extra. Love the Eurodam!
Love glacier bay been there many times. My kids always had a great time in Alaska. I was invited to luncheon the first time Eurodam docked in NYC. Awesome ship!
Took 2 Alaska cruises. Always included glacier bay. What impressed me was the absolute stillness and the freshest air. Both cruises were on Princess and I loved it
Yep visit glacier Bay in 2015 on princess Golden princess it was so amazing just to sit there and the ship rotate and just so quiet turned off the endless loop of the love boat lol and just enjoyed the peaceful nature ice the birds it was amazing
We are sailing in Aug25 on Eurodam on the same itinerary with a balcony!
Amazing! Have fun!
Funny, we were also on the same cruise! I saw my Father-in-law in your video. We were lucky to have amazing weather in Glacier Bay 😊
That's so cool! yes, it was such an incredible day in Glacier Bay! Mind blowing! Hope you had a wonderful cruise overall!
Love this ship. Love Alaska. Never did these two together. Gotta to do this again.
Yay!
We did A cruise tour with the same cruise line! But we were only on our ship for three days. The tour was another 9 days. But those tours our worth the money! You'll see A lot more than from the ship.
Wow! That’s a short one! We’d love to try land!
@@CruiseTipsTV try one that takes you into the Yukon Territory and then onto Fairbanks, Alaska. Then taking the train to Denali. Staying A couple of days and then onto Anchorage by train.
Glacier Bay is amazing. I did a Go Live on Facebook last year (on Joyful Wanderer) while we were doing the rotation.
It really is!
I am soooo jealous! I lost track of how many cruises you’ve gone on in 2024!!!
Where did it leave from??
I think the Eurodam is roundtrip Seattle. At least it was the last time we sailed on it.
Seattle 🩵
We have a sailing to Glacier Bay August in just a a couple of months on Discovery Princess.
Ok now, how about a video of what kind of items you packed and how they worked out for you. I know you have some older videos of this but would love to know what worked well for this trip. I try not to pack things I will not use but want to definitely pack what I need to. Alaska is one of those places you want to pack accurately for.
Love love love this!!! 🥰we are going on Koningsdam in July from Vancouver for inside passage cruise. Cannot wait!! Your tips have been SO helpful! We are long time cruisers but this is our first time on Holland America and first trip to Alaska! Happy 55th birthday to me!! 🎉😂😂😂 Keep up the great work, love following you guys!
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your kind words today!
You went in May and you're wearing a winter-ish coat? My family and I are looking at end of June/July next year. So, I'm assuming we'll need layers for some of the trip? Even then?
I wore a rain coat with warm
Layers underneath. It is ALWAYS cold on the open water in Alaska but you could enjoy some 70-80 degree days too. All about layering.
A great video!!! I’m sharing now!!! Scott
Already booked for Sept 2025 we can’t wait to go again!! Looking forward to trying out Holland 💙
You’re killing me! 😂😂😂 I’m so excited for our cruise in LESS THAN THREE WEEKS! And yes, we have Glacier Bay! We’ll be on Princess, but a friend and I are already pre-planning our next Alaskan cruise on HAL! I can’t wait to hear more!
I just came back tonight from this cruise it was fabulous. The only thing I didn’t like especially was the shower which was not very forceful. Music. I am sorry that was a bore. But it was terrific.
HAL has nice big staterooms, much more spacious than the competition but fewer things to do onboard so it’s a trade off. Food is excellent though.
Thank you for the amazing review!! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰
Always appreciate you tuning in!!!
@@CruiseTipsTV My pleasure!! 🙏🏻😊
So fun to see you back on HAL. It’s been about 20 years since we sailed them. Miss that size of ship! Glad you enjoyed the tub but we dislike stepping into a tub for our shower and it takes away head space for taller people. Looking forward to that glass shower situation on Sun Princess!
Our pleasure! Totally see the point about that tub. I think that's why cruise lines are moving away from tubs. I think my bath-adoration may be the minority!
So apparently you guys got off the the ship and we got on! We were on the very next sailing and it was a great cruise!
One thing I believe is a must for Glacier Bay, make you you check out the view from the aft of the ship. We were on our balcony for the most part but when you get the almost 360 view it's pretty breathtaking.
Whaaaat, that is so cool! YES, agree on that aft view! So gorgeous and if it's SUNNY, wow! Welcomee home!
Which line in Alaska did Junior prefer between Seabourne, Oceania and HAL? Great video.
He said for him, for the ship- HAL because they have teen activities and an Arcade BUT he loves the excursions on Oceania- those were pretty mind blowing for him!!!
The ship looks so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Glacier Bay was great - we liked College Fiord even better.
Ooh good to know!
Very helpful video! How much are the arcade games for teens please? Trying to decide between NCL Encore & HAL Koningsdam, both include Glacier Bay next May. Thanks!
Depends on the ship! Westerdam has NONE but Eurodam has a great arcade. BUT for teens, NCL may be a better fit!
@@CruiseTipsTV thanks so much for your help and honest response! A couple other TH-camrs said the same! 😅 I’ll be on Eurodam with parents and sister this coming December (will be my first HAL).
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I thought I saw you on Embarkation at the buffet. Didn't want to bother you if it was you. Thanks for your tips. I feel like you helped us prepare for this trip. We're having a fabulous time. Almost done 😢