Diamond Princess Asia Cruise Review - Shimizu
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ม.ค. 2019
- Hey Cruisers,
It's time to visit Shimizu on our Diamond Princess Asia Cruise. This is our second day of our 12 night cruise, during which we'll cover 2800 nautical miles and visit Tokyo, Shimizu, Osaka, Taipei (Keelung), Hong Kong, Nha Trang & Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Vietnam, and Singapore.
We start off this cruise vlog bright and early in the morning with a stunning view of beautiful Mt Fuji. Jet lag had us both up early, and we lucked out with a truly awesome vista of Mount Fuji. After coffee and a quick breakfast we were off to explore the charming port of Shimizu. We had some fun with the local vendors and townspeople that came out to greet us, and then we headed off to visit the S-Pulse Dream Plaza. S-Pulse Dream Plaza is a shopping center by the seaside where visitors can enjoy shopping, gourmet food and entertainment. It seemed like there was so much to do there. Of course there are the shops and restaurants, but there are other attractions like the Ferris Wheel. From the Dream Sky Ferris Wheel magnificent views of the World Heritage site Mount Fuji can be seen across Suruga Bay on sunny days. There are also fun rides and games for kids. After shopping, and making friends with shopkeepers, it was time for lunch. We were a little nervous about trying to order food in Japanese, but it wasn't a problem at all. Everyone was super nice, and very patient with us. Our port day went by quickly, and before long it was time to return to the ship. The lovely people on shore gave us a beautiful send off, and sadly our time in Shimizu was over. Some days, we like to do it all, but this day was all about NOT having a plan. As the Diamond Princess pulled into this friendly port city, we were immediately amazed by the friendly hospitality of the locals. Many brought their pets to port to greet us, and the send-off musical performance brought tears to my eyes. Despite a severe lack of sleep, this day was one of the sweetest on our Princess Cruises voyage to Asia. Thanks for joining us for this day 1 cruise vlog as we travel to Japan for our Diamond Princess Asia Cruise. We've got much more Asia cruise adventures ahead. We'll have some Asia cruise tips, more cruise vlogs from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Singapore.
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Who could have possibly disliked this video? It was great from all aspects.
Thanks Syd...I think we have some haters who press the dislike button before they watch it. Usually, the thumbs down appears within the first minute of the vid going live...so...yah, not sure my friend. I try not to let it get to me...because people like YOU fill our 💕 hearts with a million times more joy than a few sad peeps can impact us!
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Dude, I can't even imagine the memories your son will have when he looks back at his childhood. You guys are doing it right.
Mount Fuji is IMPRESSIVE! As soon as I saw the ramen, made me hungry hahaha. I have to go to that cruise!
The ramen was yummy!
Awesome! I never even thought about going to Japan on a cruise. I’m thinking about it now!
I'm so glad. It's a unique journey for SURE!
That was awesome. for my daughter that would be her dream vacation she loves everything Japan.
Mount Fuji was gorgeous! You're so lucky to have seen it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks Jennifer!
Love Japan. Spent a month over there a few years back.... the traditions, the respect.... is just unparalleled....there are no words! Ahhh now I wanna go back even more!,
YES, I feel ya Mel! I want to go back now too!
Mount Fuji ! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! You're so welcome!
You looked great without makeup! The sun gave you a nice glow...go gurl!
Ah, thanks Terry! EEEK!
So loved the return of the junior editor kid cam. Classic line: (JE) “so Sheri is having a nap”. Lol. I so love it. Something our son would have said to his mum at that age. Mount Fuji was amazing.
Thank you, my friends. YES, when I saw that, I cracked up! He would NEVER call me Sheri in real life- it would seem bizarre, but something about being behind the camera....LOL...so excited for YOUR cruise.
CruiseTipsTV we so are too!!
Beautiful!! How wonderful to see a happy family enjoying beautiful Japan together.
Loving your Asia cruise - this is an eye opening series that there are so many beautiful corners of the world and most importantly that there are beautiful people at every end of our Earth. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I absolutely loved watching Mr Jr Editor spinning in the blow up thing, I had tears in my eyes watching the joy it was bringing him. What a blessed family you are. ❤️
Thank you so much Christine. That is TRULY what impacted us the most as well. The people- it was something we were fully prepared for. Our hearts are full. Thank you for your beautiful words. We are so thankful for one another, and we cherish every moment together, as a family. Life is short!
CruiseTipsTV yes it is! My husband and I got to experience our first Alaskan cruise this past August. That was a truly amazing experience as well - after 9 Caribbean cruises it was refreshing to experience something new and really expanded my view on how big the world really is. Such a blessing!! P. S. I love your Ray bans - do you have a link to those?
Yes, here you go my friend! amzn.to/2CgMwca PS- they may be cheaper at Macy's. be sure to check.
What an Amazing day!! Mount Fuji looks so majestic. Thanks for all your wonderful blogs.
Thank you and our pleasure!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your adventures. We love all your vlogs, so professional and enjoyable to watch. That was a great day for you and your son is a good traveller (he learned well from his parents!). Looking forward to viewing the next port of your cruise. Diane in Ottawa
Thanks Diane for the kind words! He is a good traveler, and we're really lucky that he still wants to hang out with us. I am sure that won't last! We shall see!
Cannot tell you how much I adore cruisetips TV vlogs, im addicted to the happy enthusiasm for adventure 🌏 Ramen, Fuji, hot tubs and make-up free - you guys were kicking goals! Cannot wait for the Kyoto blog, im counting down to my trip there
Thank you so much Naomi!!!!!!!!!!
i cant thankyou enough for taking the time to vlog your holiday , its been amazing and to see Mt Fuji like you did was just wonderful.
Thanks so much!
"This country has my heart."
Mine too. Magic place. A land of contrasts and delights. Your bowl of ramen looked amazing. Afternoon nap, sailaway in hot tub. You guys have got this!
How beautiful was that when everyone came out to see the ship off, i got a little teary watching
Ah, thanks Chris! I am glad it wasn't just me! I got SO emotional on this cruise when the locals would send us off or welcome us. It was so beautiful and moving.
CruiseTipsTV sadly you do not see much of that in the Caribbean.
Watching your Asian videos multiple times...we just booked a Japan/China 13 day cruise for October 2019 and I am so in need of tips and tricks..can't wait to visit Shimizu....love your sunglasses...and will be looking for ways to offset jet lag...coming from the East coast of US will be even more challenging for us...keep those vlogs coming....
Thank you Fran! I am SO excited for you. We'll certainly keep the tips coming, and I'm so pleased you're enjoying this series!
I love the sunglasses as well!
I loved everything about this!!
Thank you so much!
It looks like you had an amazing time!!! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us
Thanks Jenifer!
Although I've never been to Japan, I'm completely in love with it. I've been following several vloggers who live there, and the respect, cleanliness, technology and FOOD are just amazing!! I'm afraid that if I were to go, I'd never want to leave. Great day for all of you, and all of us as well!
Well put! I so agree, and we cannot wait to return!
From Miami Lakes Florida....You guys are awesome. I just learned of you a month ago and will continue watching your cruise VLOGS. Keep up the great cruise tours. I especially love Japan and the asian area as well.
Thanks Gary, and WELCOME to the CTTV family!
Another fantastic video! Mt Fuji...wow!
Thanks so much Vicki!
Love. Love. Thanks again for allowing us a glimpse into these places
Wow Mt. Fuji looked spectacular! Great vlog, I love getting the hot tub to ourselves :)
RIGHT? Me too Isabel!
What an awesome video. My daughter is so jealous. She hopes one day to visit Japan. Can't wait for the next video's.
Just amazing! What an exciting day for all of you. I am so glad you do all of your food separate!!! Excited to see the upcoming videos and binge some Alaska ones in between!
Thanks Friend! I'm glad you like the food slideshows separate as well. I rarely like to eat on camera and comment on my food. It doesn't feel super natural to do it that way. HUGS!
What a lovely place! I love that when you travel with kids you tend to slow down and enjoy the little things. How cool that you saw Mt Fuji!!
This is just so amazeing! Thank you so much for taking us along with you! I am enjoying this so much! You have done a wonderful job with filming and editing!
Our pleasure Lorie! Mr CTTV thanks you for the compliments too!
Thanks for bringing us along on this wonderful journey. (BTW, you look beautiful with no makeup!)
Oh, thank you so much Nadine! I feel like as I get older, it's harder to look "naturally" good, ugh! I appreciate the kind words, and thank you for your comment!
She is a natural beauty indeed. I think nobody would have noticed she wasn't wearing makeup if she hadn't told us.
what an incredible TRIP for your family!!! omg, how lucky R U!!!! this is why I watch your videos, to see the world, I never will!!!
Thank you so much!!
so beautiful! such an amazing trip!
Wow! Wow! What a spectacular video from the cruise tip family. Get some rest and keep sharing your vacation with all of us.
Thanks so much Pam!
So much fun watching your videos. Experiencing the everyday life of other (fast disappearing) cultures is so rewarding. Love the blue/black evening outfit. Looking forward as always to the next video.
Oh thank you Brian! I sure appreciate it! We'll keep the vlogs coming, hopefully on schedule (one per week!)
How awesome!! Thanks for taking us along! I was so excited that y'all got to see Mt Fuji! Japan is definitely on my bucket list! 👍 🇯🇵
You'll love it! Thanks, Erik.
Wonderful vlog sheri Japan looks beautiful as does Mount fuji. What a great cruise for your anniversary. Can't wait for next one
Thanks so much, Geraldine!
Wow! This looks like fun. I may have to put this on my to do cruise list. :)
I ever fells good to see, family enjoying moments.
I so loved watching this day. Beautifully edited and love the kid cam too. The Japanese people are very hospitable and to even organise a view of Mt Fiji. How good is that? I look forward to seeing more!
Thanks SO much Susan!
This was gorgeous! Loved those mountain shots. That ramen looked so good! I have watched videos of Asian 7-11s and ours are sad compared to those. Really liked your evening dress, looked flowy and floaty! Thanks again.
Thank you! Yes, 7/11 was incredible! Wish I’d had more time to give it a try.
Great video,loved it! I would love to go to Asia one of these days!
Thank you! Do it!
Ramen in Japan. I'm jealous. Putting this cruise on my short list. Groovy locations.
It was lovely! So happy this has caught your interest. If only I would have known sooner how special it is!
Thanks for sharing... this made me want to travel to Japan... 😊
I'm so glad! It's incredible!
Wow!! What a great experience and journey you had!! So exciting! Thank you for sharing!🙂
Thank you Pamela!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much!
Wow the quality of the video is amazing and looks like a great place to visit! Thank you for sharing your adventure
Thanks SO much Aileen!
Love this. I would have wanted to buy everything.
Luv the video THANKS FOR sharing I’m most excited for the Tea time on my cruise in March on Diamond Princess 😎
Oh yes, LOVE that tea time! Have FUN Monique. This ship will wow you!
love the send off. that is awesome
I thought so too!
you guys are making me want Japan on my bucket list!
Do it!
Awesome!!! 👍🏽⛴
Thank you!
Mount Fuji 🗻💜💟
Very helpful and informative. I am visiting in September.
The good old times! 😍
It looks gorgeous there ....What an amazing vacation. Really enjoying your vlogs!!!
Thanks so much Sharon and family!
Thank you for sharing! Your ramen and chopstick skills are level: Expert.
Yay! I'll take it! Thanks!
Very enlightening video. Wish it wasn’t such a long flight to take this cruise.
Me, too Lynn. The flights back from Singapore were BRUTAL.
I swear it looks like you have that entire ship to yourself, as well as all of Shimizu! And I'm totally jealous of the Ramen. This type of itinerary is definitely on my cruise bucket list!
Thanks Pascale! It was a wonderful itinerary ❤️ hope you give it a try someday!
I've been waiting 🍿
Hope you enjoyed it!
5:30 DID YOU JUST SAY YOU'RE NOT A SHOPER?" jajajajaja
Teee hee! BUSTED!
Wasn’t able to watch live, but happy to be watching now!
Hey Brooke! So glad you could catch it!
As person who been to Shimizu several times, I can assure that Mount Fuji is definitely NOT rare. For us, it’s been fully visible 3 out of 4 times. Agree, it’s absolutely stunning, but they always tell you that your cruise is the only one to see it.
Looking forward to your next videos, where I’m sure the sights are amazing. But I think it might have been a mistake to spend your day hanging out at the local mall. A taxi ride away is the stunning Kunozan Toshugo Shrine, built into the mountain top and accessible only by aerial tram. It’s a shame to miss any of these opportunities on what might be a once in a lifetime journey.
Sounds like you got quite lucky. We read review after review prior to our cruise of people booking excursions to more closely view Mt. Fuji, and never getting to see it.
As for staying on the ship , if you follow our channel, you likely know that we do something excursion related in nearly every port. It is very rare for us to skip venturing out, but following a 12 hour flight and 17 hour time change, (and thousands of dollars in excursions elsewhere) we were exhausted and needed a day with less planned. We plan to return to Japan at some point to explore further.
Mount fuji gorgeous
Ahhhh I miss this!! What a place. 😍💕
We went on the ferris wheel!! 😁💕
I know! I want to return so badly!
I absolutely loved Japanese McDonald's!! Great choice. I think the food taste way better then in the states.
Yes! It was a fun thing to try! A few different food items too, and wild soda!
Ooooh Fuji-San came out to play. Awesome.
And you can’t beat a steaming bowl of ramen!
Second edit! I think your gonna love Kyoto. It’s such a wonderful city. If you can try to get to teapot lane (Chawan-zaka) near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It’s a beautiful part of the city. So much to see, have a great time.
Haha! Fuji-San! Yes, so happy we got to see it- what a treat. Kyoto was lovely- WAY more crowded than I expected, but so pretty.
If you ever come to Ireland ,Cobh does an amazing send off for all the cruise ships 😊
Aww great video 🤩
Thanks, Mari!
Watching in March 2021. .
Seeing junior buy a mask 2 years back as a souvenir!! . . Who would have ever thought that we would all be wearing masks now!
Another amazing recap. Thank you so much for sharing. We love your videos because they are so uplifting and positive. I have a question who was filming the family from behind during some of the shots? It almost look like you had a drone at one point before you boarded the ship. Keep up the awesome job.
Hey Don! We were filming using a 360 camera called the Insta360 one. It is mounted on the end of a pole my husband is holding, but the software removes the pole from the image, so it really confuses people.
Looks like you're having a great time. Have fun. BTW, any chance of a future vlog doing a comparison between Princess and Norwegian please?
Maybe! Those comparisons are HARD for us, but I'll keep it in mind. Maybe a good livestream topic.
So fun for you...but you totally missed visiting Hakone and surrounds in this port. Don't miss the Japanese culture.Love your videos.
Sheri, I am wondering if you would recommend a few extra days in the country pre-cruise to get use to the time change.
Oh yes, if you can do that, absolutely. I was limited in my vacation time, so it wasn't possible, but it would be wise!
Looks like you had a warm and wonderful day! The jet lag is real. Painful. 😒
SO real! UGH! Took weeks for us to get over it.
Your son is so cute!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for an another amazing vlog. Can't wait to see the rest. Any tips or tricks for international jet lag that you may have learned while on your Journeys ? We are very interested to hear them. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely Adventures of David and Aaron
Stay tuned- we're going to do a video series on International Travel soon!
Hey CruiseTipsTV family! You aren't tipping us off on your next cruise with the "Upcoming Cruises" in the shipmate app are you :) If so, that will be an exciting series of videos to watch, however, I was also hoping you were planning a cruise on the Celebrity Edge! Keep up the great work.
We'd love to sail on Edge someday! You never know! As for the tip- sounds like you're a CTTV Pro!
Catching up on watching your channel. Great vlog! Awesome footage! Mt. Fuji looks amazing! Great editing too!
How do you finish your editing so quickly? You both are very talented! I'm still editing my London visit and Mediterranean cruise videos and have about 6 of 12 videos finished and hope to start posting them in a few weeks before we cruise the Bahamas!
Safe and fun travels! Cheers! 😎
Hey pal! Thanks for the kind words! It feels like each edit takes forever to us to- each video takes about 30 hours, crazy! We try to get one video per week out, but sometimes it seems insurmountable 😬
@@CruiseTipsTV i hear you! It takes a long time just to go through all the footage and pick the right clips! I'm trying to do more previous storyboarding before videoing as that helps reduce my editing time but I like to be spontaneous as well and capture the moment! Well keep up the great work while having family fun on your adventures! 😊
This was your best video ever, but to visit the MC Donald destroyed my excitement!😃
Visiting McDonald’s around the world is a fun tradition for us! And everything tastes better in Japan- their food quality is so much better.
@@CruiseTipsTV Stick with your tradition and enjoy MC Donald's around the world, you ate some japanese food to, that makes it all good! Oh and I loved the Kid cam! Have a nice weekend 🌞!
Great video, when did this trip take place?Thank you
I love when jr. editor calls you Sherry lolol
Oh dear, little stinker! He was messing with me for sure!
I'm jealous I was stationed in Okinawa but would love to see the ports you were at
And I would love to see Okinawa!
Japan looks amazing, I can't wait to go! We're thinking 2021. :) Also, LOVE Kid Cam, super cute!
NICE! Do it!
Awesome thx for the review, I think this port is one of the best i see so far on youtube . Hope i see it one day for myself😂.Always love ur vlogs
Thank you!
Why is the ship nearly empty?
Doesn’t it have an elevator?
Where did you get the necklace you were wearing?
Hey Juanita! I got it from a beach vendor in Mexico, probably 15 years ago!
@@CruiseTipsTV do you happen to remember which beach? Not that they would still have the same necklace. Lol
Love your sunglasses, where did you get them?
I love them! New find- amzn.to/2CgMwca
Macys also carries them!
I am supposed to take similar 11 days cruise from Yokohama to Singapore by Sapphire Princess in February 2020. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. 😭😭😭
Hi, thanks for making this video. Which month were you in Yokohama, noticed you wearing thick clothing already. For I'll be visiting Japan in mid November, want to know what to take. Thanks.
Hi! We were there early December :-)
@@CruiseTipsTV Thanks
Mount Fuji - amazing!!!
RIGHT? Mind blowing!
Have you tried "No Jet Lag"? It works for me going east or west. Made in New Zealand. Health food stores sell it or order from Magellan's travel catalog.
No! Is that a pill?
It's a chewable minty tablet that one takes every 2 hrs. Take one tab an hour before take off, then one tab every 2 hrs in flight. Try to take one before or after eating. It's possible to skip a dose if one falls asleep 😪! It will not interfere with medications or vitamins. It is homeopathic. Safe for children. I have noticed it works best for me going east (Europe). I take it going west but I have an easier time re-adjusting going west. However, my longest flights going west have been 10-12 hours flying time usually to Seattle , plus add layover time and 3 more hrs flying time back home. I live near Anchorage, AK. So I continue taking the No Jet Lag until I land. The objective of No Jetlag is to help re-set your Circadian Rhythm.
What percentage of people on your cruise were from the USA? We’re going in May 2024 on Celebrity.
Omg Japan is so beautiful. I think what stood out most to me was McDonald’s lol. Was it better then the states?lol that ramen looked divine. Keep the videos coming
Yes, we didn't get much food from McDonalds, but we were dying to try this creamy sandwich that I can't really explain. It was good, but the ramen and authentic food was BETTER!
How did the apple watch do on the cruise?
Excellent, no issues! FINALLY found out how to manually change the time when it would change in port (duh) and that really helped!
Mr. CCTV! You sly dog I just figured out how you got those smooth 4th person with you taking pictures with you camera shots. I thought you had a drone behind you in "Follow Me" mode. But NO I think you are using a 360 camera on a selfie stick and you are holding it behind you. Am I right?
YES, you are indeed right! GOOD work!
I'm having a hard time finding your videos for this cruise, trying to follow in order.
Here you go- they are saved to a playlist - Diamond Princess Vlogs- Asia: Tokyo to Singapore th-cam.com/play/PLCLybRxC0VFKXAGxFpK52RjBBVdJ3Zsb1.html
:)
Yes Jetlag is thing it sucks. Would love to Japan. Someone said to me why cruise you don't get to see very thing in the place. My answer was you get to taste it and only unpack once.
my daughter who is in the Air Force stationed in Japan, says the food at McDonald's there is better than in the States...
It was! We HAD to try this special croquette sandwich, but we still have NO idea what was in it! Maybe fish?
Thanks to your family for sharing your amazing vacation!