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The Dutch pancakes are called Oliebollen. They are dutch tradition around New Years and you serve them powdered sugar. Original dutch pancakes are flat and mostly eaten with sugar.
Watching Ben be so angry at Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually from the middle of the Rhine is just what it needed to get into the Christmas spirit. Love you guys!
I've never considered going on a river cruise... until today! That Christmas cruise has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@@CruisewithI really like the idea of river cruises - I wonder what it’s like in summer and it looks very classy, no children, no rough seas - it looks better than sea cruising
Guys that was truly wonderful. Mima and I lived in Germany 40 yrs ago and this brought back so many memories! We started our married life there and are still going strong! You’ve encouraged me to get back to Germany, perhaps in December like you.
I’ve only just came across these two in browsing and I gotta say….. you guys are awesome. Both of your natural personalities seem to compliment each other perfectly. Really enjoy watching
I cannot remember when I enjoyed a video as much as this one! Thank you both so much. This has been a terrible year for me with my health and 4 mini strokes in one year. Christmas has been so hard for me for the past few years as I have been unable to feel the "Christmas Cheer" for all the work and emotional losses in the past few years. To watch this was like a magical experience as I have never been to Germany or Switzerland, especially at Christmas, or taken a river cruise. It was a bit of a fairytale to watch your excitement and like I said, it has been so long that I have felt any of the magic of Christmas. So thank you for the escape. Also; a personal thank you for your wonderful table manners. I am an old Southern US Lady and I love a beautiful table and sharing a beautiful meal without watching someone chewing their food like cows chew grass and have to listen to someone eat & chew with their mouth open, hear the nasty sounds come mixed with their talking throughout their chewing...I was raised as a true Southern Belle and it is a pet peeve with me. It was all a delight and I have always dreamed of going to Germany as my father's family came from Germany to the US in the 1600s. I doubt I will ever get there, so thank you, and Merry Christmas to you both.
The scene in love actually with Emma Thompson really does tug at the heart strings, always get emotional with that scene, how could he do that to her, enjoyed your Christmas markets keep up the good work
I have a tendency to rewatch movies and shows that are comforting to me(Harry Potter and downton abbey are a few of my favorites) and this morning on a cold New England fall day I had the urge to rewatch this Christmas river cruise series you guys did. Thought you’d appreciate being a comforting, relaxing thing that a mom of two can cuddle up and watch in her free time. 🥰
After the Queen Mary II changed her mind we never got to cruise to the markets, but, mum still got her trip we have just returned from Prague where I kept thinking I was walking about in a fairy tale. Great trip chaps, I might have to do this next year!
European markets are just so Christmassy, mulled wine and gingerbread. Yum. I would love to take a cruise like this, thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration.
21:52 omg you guys are so funny! You are so good at this. I'm from the USA so the accents make it even better. You 2 make my days bright. That view alone out your window is what would make me book this trip. I'm so glad you're able to travel right now as restrictions are getting even worse in Europe. I'm only half way through right now but I can't help but comment. The big cruise lines are a no for me but THIS is amazing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
I love this cruise with Ben and David so much, we booked the same itinerary for December 2024. I will be watching these videos ALOT between now and then. Thank you guys - you are fantastic!
I must say that the editing of these videos is stellar (it might actually be better than the editing of Love Actually). I feel really drawn into the story and the place. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Avalon Christmas river cruise! My husband and I just booked our Christmas river Cruise with Avalon for Dec. 2023! We couldn't be more excited! Only 21 months to go... :) You two are just the best thing going. Your energy and amazing vibes are what the world needs more of! Cheers from Washington state in the US!
I love that you both love 'Love Actually'. My absolute fave! The temptation to log off from work, make myself some real hot chocolate and curl up on my bed, while cheering on Jamie/Colin Firth and growling at Harry/Alan Rickman is overwhelming. My darling daughter is home this week from Uni ... we shall have a grand time this evening sobbing into each other's shoulders whilst drinking the aforementioned hot chocolate and munching on some chocolate chip cookies that I made yesterday. Of course, each time someone mentions Hot Chocolate, I think of one of my other favourite movies - The Full Monty.
You have taken me back, and reminded me of the 2 times we have done the Christmas Markets! The German markets are terrific! In Nuremburg, i actually got interviewed by the Christmas Angel....and was on German TV, that evening! You go with a half empty suitcase, so you can bring all the gifts you buy home. The 1st time we went, our last night on board was the 22nd of Dec, and Sajta came on the ship, and left a gift on our bed while we all were at dinner! It was a decanter, and 2 wine glasses, that were embrossed with the picture , name and date of our ship! I would buy the mulled wine in each Christmas market, since the mugs are different, they were a great souvenir of each place. They all now sit on pegs above our mantle in our dining room, year round! Super terrific vlog! Thank you for letting me remember! Vickie from SE Pa, USA
I realize this is an older post but I just found it. I’ve done all kinds of cruising and the river Christmas markets have to be the best. Food is so good and specialized to the region you are cruising through , love all the little door gifts the companies provide. Tauck is our favorite line
Thank you for this lovely video. It brought back many, many memories of living in Germany as a military family. Most reminded me of our daughter loving the magic of the Christmas Markets. Hugs From Texas USA💗💗
Oh this was wonderful! I`m not in a position to travel, but honestly this is one of the cruises I`ve always wanted to do and wow it lives up to expectations! Truly magical thanks so much, I needed a bit of a cheer-up today and this hit the spot!
You’re both adorable and had me laughing. I loved watching you try all the different dishes, they looked delicious. Can’t wait to see the rest of your magical Christmas cruise. 💙💙
I have yet to ever cruise. I came across you gentlemen about 3 weeks ago and I’m addicted !! You are both just darling and so informative !! The best Vlogs anywhere ! Love love love you both. Thanks for your hard work putting these videos together. Gotta go book myself a cruise🎉🎉🎉🛳️⛴️🚢
Did the same cruise your doing, but not at Christmas. Loved Cologne Germany 🇩🇪. River Cruising is one of the best ways to get a taste of several countries and their cultures. Love you
Good morning boys! Just dropping another comment 3 years later to say that if I ever am feeling down or need to watch a travel vlog to get an escape from the stresses of life, I always end up back watching your rhine christmas market cruise vlogs from 3 years ago. It just seemed truly so magical. I was curious, do you boys think you’ll ever do another christmas market cruise? Perhaps trying Viking or another cruise line, or even trying the Danube or something? Hope you boys had a fabulous holiday season. 😊
Love your channel...Avalon was fantastic ..we went from Budapest to Amsterdam..what holiday...but for a great Xmas and New year holiday around South America with the Princess line..
Omg guys..I'm sending this to my family..1st it will make them smile..& 2nd..I want to c if anyone would b interested for 2022-23..your excitement is infectious! Really enjoy u both..endearing couple 👬
What a wonderful vlog... very impressed with the cruise, however, the most magical moment was the Christmas Market... I felt your happiness...once the band started to play I became emotional....I live Christmas and I love you both xx Thank you. A very Merry Christmas Ben & David xx
Lovely cruise! I love the chrismassy vibe! But im afraid those are not dutch pancakes :) i think you got some yummie "oliebollen". They are doughballs, with or without raisins, fried up. We eat them around newyears, so you are right on schedule :).
Starting in Amsterdam and ending the video in Cologne with that magnificent Cologne Cathedral and sipping on gluhwein brought back so many memories of my trip to Germany and the Netherlands, and it made me very happy. I always love your videos, but this one was extra special for me. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you both!
Wonderful memories for me as well, spent 6 weeks in the Netherlands during the St Nick, Christmas and New Year's holidays with numerous families. Something I will never forget.
I was speaking to a friend this week about river cruises, and they mentioned how amazing a Christmas one must be. I instantly wondered if you guys had ever vlogged one, and here we are! Great video - you've put me in the mood to try a river cruise at Christmas - a very different vibe to Summer, but absolutely beautiful by the looks of it!
Those Christmas markets look amazing, I've always wanted to do them, I think I'd have to take an extra suitcase for the decorations I'd bring back, the food looks delicious and actually made me hungry, as always loads of fun watching you guys, hope you had a blast it certainly looked like you did, by the way I left my shoe outside my front door and all I got was a puddle of rain water, stay safe guys
Love your videos! My husband and I are going on the Elbe for a Viking Christmas Cruise in November, and your video makes me very excited about the Christmas Markets?
We have done five river cruises in Europe. One of them was a Christmas market cruise on the Danube River in 2018. It is a magical time.Enjoyed watching you and your excitement over the experience. Looking forward to your further adventures.
Hello from Sydney the lunch looks great thanks for taking us along would love to go to the Xmas markets it looks cold we are having a wet summer & cold. Our borders have opened with Queensland this morning but no cruising yet maybe next year we live in hope!
Christmas markets in Germany are so much fun. Been a very long time since I was at one in Germany. This trip you took is so wonderful, going to different ones in several countries.
I was fortunate to go to markets a few times. The best sausage I ever ate, glutwine keeping the cups for souvenirs, good beer and a long long stick full of big red strawberries covered in dark lucious chocolate. Yum. It was so magical. Never cruised to markets. I would love it. Thank you for this. I enjoy your videos very much.
Hi Ben and David. Missed you guys. Nice empty flight. A river cruise. Where I hear the crew outnumbers the passengers. Ok. Let’s watch. I think most excursions don’t wait if someone’s late. Now the question is if someone misses it because of lateness, will they be refunded? I’m looking at those seats on the bus saying wow. Nice and roomy. But I finally see it seats 3😳. Can’t complain about new ports and markets. Glad they are trying. Lovely suite. Yess please. A tour of suite plz. Great all movies included. A triple slider. Close it do your tea doesn’t get cold. No restrictions to bring drinks or snacks on. Nice. Bathroom/ shower looks spacious. Ooh. Bath nightlight. 🤣 2 hrs since you ate. My word. I would be starving too. Beer and wine included. Dutch cheese soup. Delish. The salad looks good too. Less options but good quality works. I didn’t know the Netherlands were known for fried chicken. Ice cream and Dutch pancakes. Great ☄️. Omg. You could you touch under the bridge. Dinner time. I’ve yet to see that restaurant full. Love no dress code. Informal and comfortable. I hear you Ben. You cook with wine 😏🤣. Ben you and your meal one liners are hilarious. I’m with David. Nightly cheese plates. I’ve never done a river cruise. My husband wants too. We’re in NY. Wonder if the ones here in the states are like yours. I’m curious now after seeing yours and Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers. Omg. Will a gift be in your good shoe in the morn? Let’s see. Is there no grab and go or continental or room service if you miss breakfast in the dining room? Ohhhhhhh. A gift in your shoe. Yesssss. Colon Germany looks beautiful. It’s late afternoon already? It’s already dark. Everything lit up. David loves his beer. Ben, a hot red wine? Different and delish. The warm nuts look amazing. Was wondering why the bun was so small for the sausage. It’s like a Christmas village with food, drinks and games and rides. Oh no. The video is coming to an end. Thanks for sharing. This was amazing. Look forward to the next video.
Ben and David- Such a treat to see your enthusiastic portrayal of the cruise my wife and I were able to share. We are even in some of the captured footage. Can’t wait to share it with our grandkids! Thanks also for your ideas for future cruises. Bruce and Lorie Cannard Kennewick, Washington USA
If you miss the boat you will be expected to make your own way to the next port. The ports are close together and all connected by train anyway. If your excursion was late they will wait for you.
OMG!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS! I've been watching your videos for a while now and you've taught me alot about how to go/enjoy a cruise which I plan to do one day, however, I about died laughing at Ben eating his German sausage and trying to sing at the same time! Thank you for the humor! 🤣
My husband and I took a Viking river Christmas cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in December. We had a nice room with a balcony. I love visiting the Christmas villages. ❤
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😂i wish I was with u..what about Norwegian or Japanese cruises? U been in them
"All you need is lunch". I'M DYING!!!!!!!!!!
"I found love on a hopeless plate" YOU'RE KILLING ME
The Dutch pancakes are called Oliebollen. They are dutch tradition around New Years and you serve them powdered sugar. Original dutch pancakes are flat and mostly eaten with sugar.
I was going to say the same thing. Thanks for mentioning it.
Watching Ben be so angry at Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually from the middle of the Rhine is just what it needed to get into the Christmas spirit.
Love you guys!
True story, we came home from our Christmas market tour with 21 glüwein mugs and each one was different! I had to buy a suitcase in Strasbourg 😂
The Christmas markets in Germany are spectacular, even in tiny little towns they’re so over the top & wonderful.
The Beatles said "All you need is lunch" made me laugh
I’ve been letting your videos play quietly in the background as I sleep and I have been sleeping so well. Your voices are so pleasant and nice.
Happy we could help!💤
I've never considered going on a river cruise... until today! That Christmas cruise has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
Thanks Ben for watching.
We did a Christmas cruise on Viking in 2019. And loved it. The River at night was unbelievable as we passed the small towns. Lot of walking!!
Me too!
You will love river cruising, don't hesitate.
@@CruisewithI really like the idea of river cruises - I wonder what it’s like in summer and it looks very classy, no children, no rough seas - it looks better than sea cruising
Guys that was truly wonderful. Mima and I lived in Germany 40 yrs ago and this brought back so many memories! We started our married life there and are still going strong! You’ve encouraged me to get back to Germany, perhaps in December like you.
So happy we could bring so many memories back for you! Germany must have changed so much since you lived there.
I’ve only just came across these two in browsing and I gotta say….. you guys are awesome. Both of your natural personalities seem to compliment each other perfectly. Really enjoy watching
Oh my goodness. This video has pushed us over the Christmas cliff - reserving a Christmas cruise asap!!
I cannot remember when I enjoyed a video as much as this one! Thank you both so much. This has been a terrible year for me with my health and 4 mini strokes in one year. Christmas has been so hard for me for the past few years as I have been unable to feel the "Christmas Cheer" for all the work and emotional losses in the past few years. To watch this was like a magical experience as I have never been to Germany or Switzerland, especially at Christmas, or taken a river cruise. It was a bit of a fairytale to watch your excitement and like I said, it has been so long that I have felt any of the magic of Christmas. So thank you for the escape. Also; a personal thank you for your wonderful table manners. I am an old Southern US Lady and I love a beautiful table and sharing a beautiful meal without watching someone chewing their food like cows chew grass and have to listen to someone eat & chew with their mouth open, hear the nasty sounds come mixed with their talking throughout their chewing...I was raised as a true Southern Belle and it is a pet peeve with me. It was all a delight and I have always dreamed of going to Germany as my father's family came from Germany to the US in the 1600s. I doubt I will ever get there, so thank you, and Merry Christmas to you both.
I completely agree! Thank you so much for sharing this video with us all!
The scene in love actually with Emma Thompson really does tug at the heart strings, always get emotional with that scene, how could he do that to her, enjoyed your Christmas markets keep up the good work
I have a tendency to rewatch movies and shows that are comforting to me(Harry Potter and downton abbey are a few of my favorites) and this morning on a cold New England fall day I had the urge to rewatch this Christmas river cruise series you guys did.
Thought you’d appreciate being a comforting, relaxing thing that a mom of two can cuddle up and watch in her free time. 🥰
Please show more of this trip. So much fun and almost like we're there with you.
More next Sunday!
After the Queen Mary II changed her mind we never got to cruise to the markets, but, mum still got her trip we have just returned from Prague where I kept thinking I was walking about in a fairy tale. Great trip chaps, I might have to do this next year!
You certainly did pass on the Christmas magic
OMG I tried to get my husband to do a River Cruise years ago. Im going by myself next year if he won't go.......
European markets are just so Christmassy, mulled wine and gingerbread. Yum. I would love to take a cruise like this, thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration.
Our pleasure!
21:52 omg you guys are so funny! You are so good at this. I'm from the USA so the accents make it even better. You 2 make my days bright. That view alone out your window is what would make me book this trip. I'm so glad you're able to travel right now as restrictions are getting even worse in Europe. I'm only half way through right now but I can't help but comment. The big cruise lines are a no for me but THIS is amazing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
Thank you and Happy Christmas!
I know !! Laughing out loud watching Ben singing Christmas carols and eating sausages at the same time - wonderful !!
I love this cruise with Ben and David so much, we booked the same itinerary for December 2024. I will be watching these videos ALOT between now and then. Thank you guys - you are fantastic!
You two are a fkn delight! Glad I get to go down the TH-cam rabbit hole with your videos before bed this holiday season!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching! Happy Holidays.
As someone who is wanting to go to Germany so bad, I seriously loved every second of this video!!!!!! Thank you guys for this awesome trip how fun!
I must say that the editing of these videos is stellar (it might actually be better than the editing of Love Actually). I feel really drawn into the story and the place. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Avalon Christmas river cruise! My husband and I just booked our Christmas river Cruise with Avalon for Dec. 2023! We couldn't be more excited! Only 21 months to go... :)
You two are just the best thing going. Your energy and amazing vibes are what the world needs more of!
Cheers from Washington state in the US!
Safe travels in a couple of months! 🇨🇦
How was your cruise?
The Christmas Markets looked like a dream!! So magical.
Ben and David Britishism of the week: brolly. I learned something new today.
Oh my gosh! I thought everyone called it a brolly
Australians also say brolly. I’m actually glad that Ben and David don’t change their language to suit Americans. Long live the wardrobe…not closet!
@@rosella1919 agreed! Life would be so boring if we were all the same. This is why I love travel. ❤️
Fabulous start to the week: a new cruise video from Ben and David, doesn’t get better. The cruise looks amazing, thanks so much for sharing it
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree !! This made my week
I'm seeing this almost a year later, but oh what fun!
“For the love of Angela Merkel on a hill yodeling her heart out” - best thing I’ve heard during the Christmas season! Love the imagery!
I can't stop watching you two!!! You are so much fun. Your narration and camera work is awesome. Love the humor and honesty.
I'm now officially jealous. 😊
I love that you both love 'Love Actually'. My absolute fave! The temptation to log off from work, make myself some real hot chocolate and curl up on my bed, while cheering on Jamie/Colin Firth and growling at Harry/Alan Rickman is overwhelming. My darling daughter is home this week from Uni ... we shall have a grand time this evening sobbing into each other's shoulders whilst drinking the aforementioned hot chocolate and munching on some chocolate chip cookies that I made yesterday. Of course, each time someone mentions Hot Chocolate, I think of one of my other favourite movies - The Full Monty.
I love English hot chocolate. It seems to taste so much better than ours in Australia. It’s the first thing I buy when I arrive in London.
Never had any desire to visit Germany until I saw your Christmas market coverage.
Your videos have me smiling and laughing out loud the whole way through. So warm and informative and fun. Keep up the good work.
Gary Bembridge likes Avalon too. 🍻
You have taken me back, and reminded me of the 2 times we have done the Christmas Markets! The German markets are terrific! In Nuremburg, i actually got interviewed by the Christmas Angel....and was on German TV, that evening! You go with a half empty suitcase, so you can bring all the gifts you buy home. The 1st time we went, our last night on board was the 22nd of Dec, and Sajta came on the ship, and left a gift on our bed while we all were at dinner! It was a decanter, and 2 wine glasses, that were embrossed with the picture , name and date of our ship! I would buy the mulled wine in each Christmas market, since the mugs are different, they were a great souvenir of each place. They all now sit on pegs above our mantle in our dining room, year round! Super terrific vlog! Thank you for letting me remember! Vickie from SE Pa, USA
Haha thats awesome Vickie! THank you for sharing your cruise memories with us.
I realize this is an older post but I just found it. I’ve done all kinds of cruising and the river Christmas markets have to be the best. Food is so good and specialized to the region you are cruising through , love all the little door gifts the companies provide. Tauck is our favorite line
Thank you for this lovely video. It brought back many, many memories of living in Germany as a military family. Most reminded me of our daughter loving the magic of the Christmas Markets. Hugs From Texas USA💗💗
Ahoy Texas! So happy we could bring you some memories.
What a delightful vlog! That Christmas market looked amazing! You guys have the best cruise content out there. ❤
Thanks so much!!
Oh this was wonderful! I`m not in a position to travel, but honestly this is one of the cruises I`ve always wanted to do and wow it lives up to expectations! Truly magical thanks so much, I needed a bit of a cheer-up today and this hit the spot!
So happy we could cheer you up!
I absolutely love both of your personality. You definitely complement each other! Very enjoyable! Cheers!
this was delightful. you both are delightful
My Christmas cruise of the Golden Princess is one of my favorite memories. It was perfect in every way. Merry Christmas you two and everybody else.
Happy Christmas!!
You’re both adorable and had me laughing. I loved watching you try all the different dishes, they looked delicious. Can’t wait to see the rest of your magical Christmas cruise. 💙💙
I have yet to ever cruise. I came across you gentlemen about 3 weeks ago and I’m addicted !! You are both just darling and so informative !! The best Vlogs anywhere ! Love love love you both. Thanks for your hard work putting these videos together. Gotta go book myself a cruise🎉🎉🎉🛳️⛴️🚢
Welcome aboard and thank you so much for watching
I have cruised on many large ocean cruisers but THIS looks like so much fun! And different! What a nice change.
It really is!
“A complimentary Brolly” Never heard that cute expression. I’m still chuckling. Love the German section.
Maybe we need subtitles for our British-isms? haha
@@Cruisewith No subtitles. Part of the fun in guessing. Cheers from Canada
My mom lived in Holland for a bit and we always did the shoes thing when I was little 💜 so cute to see they do it on a ship
I just found you and can’t stop watching. Great HAPPY VIDEOS. ❤
30:00 Adorable, you used your “good shoe” for brownie points! Awww!
You have convinced three couples to enjoy a Christmas river cruise! Thank you! You two are amazing!!
Yay! Thank you!
I don't go on cruises. No desire to go on one, but I love your videos. You're having fun, regardless of ciecumstances.
They cruise so that we don't have to.
OMG Ben when the band started in Cologne & you started to sing and then shoved the sausage in ur mouth. I lost it. Thanks for the fun guys.
Did the same cruise your doing, but not at Christmas. Loved Cologne Germany 🇩🇪. River Cruising is one of the best ways to get a taste of several countries and their cultures. Love you
Yes, whatever you eat on the ship, all the calories go away when you get off the ship.🎉
We are going on a Rhine river cruise in April
This has been the best update of how things are now
Have fun
Be safe
It was lovely to see you again, I think that a river cruise at Christmas looks like a fine idea.
Love you too, Australia has still no started cruising again yet,
Oh, I have to show this to my husband. I would love to do this kind of cruise. 🎄⛄️❄️
You should!
Good morning boys! Just dropping another comment 3 years later to say that if I ever am feeling down or need to watch a travel vlog to get an escape from the stresses of life, I always end up back watching your rhine christmas market cruise vlogs from 3 years ago. It just seemed truly so magical. I was curious, do you boys think you’ll ever do another christmas market cruise? Perhaps trying Viking or another cruise line, or even trying the Danube or something? Hope you boys had a fabulous holiday season. 😊
Those markets look absolutely wonderful!
its so beautiful I almost cried. stuff of dreams
LOVED this video! Hilarious when Ben said he wasn't being sponsored to tell us how good the pulled pork crisps were 😂😂😂
Oh I truly enjoyed this video...You both make me smile & laugh.....Thank You and Merry Christmas.from IOWA, USA
If you want seconds or try a different are they accommodating? Food sampling is one of the best joys of cruising.
Yes, we ordered multiple dishes later in the cruise.
Thank you so much! Watching your videos really help nailed down that we will river cruise.
Love your channel...Avalon was fantastic ..we went from Budapest to Amsterdam..what holiday...but for a great Xmas and New year holiday around South America with the Princess line..
"Freeze Your Gibblets Off!" 😃haha!
Omg guys..I'm sending this to my family..1st it will make them smile..& 2nd..I want to c if anyone would b interested for 2022-23..your excitement is infectious! Really enjoy u both..endearing couple 👬
What a wonderful vlog... very impressed with the cruise, however, the most magical moment was the Christmas Market... I felt your happiness...once the band started to play I became emotional....I live Christmas and I love you both xx Thank you. A very Merry Christmas Ben & David xx
Thank you for watching and Happy Christmas to you!
Lovely cruise! I love the chrismassy vibe! But im afraid those are not dutch pancakes :) i think you got some yummie "oliebollen". They are doughballs, with or without raisins, fried up. We eat them around newyears, so you are right on schedule :).
Ah thanks for letting us know. The ship called them dutch pancakes.
Ben, i guess you should have your own comedy channel. You guys are a delight to many.
The breakout star of this video is David’s “Knives Out” sweater.
Starting in Amsterdam and ending the video in Cologne with that magnificent Cologne Cathedral and sipping on gluhwein brought back so many memories of my trip to Germany and the Netherlands, and it made me very happy. I always love your videos, but this one was extra special for me. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you both!
So happy to hear we brought you some wonderful memories. Thank you so much.
Wonderful memories for me as well, spent 6 weeks in the Netherlands during the St Nick, Christmas and New Year's holidays with numerous families. Something I will never forget.
I was speaking to a friend this week about river cruises, and they mentioned how amazing a Christmas one must be. I instantly wondered if you guys had ever vlogged one, and here we are! Great video - you've put me in the mood to try a river cruise at Christmas - a very different vibe to Summer, but absolutely beautiful by the looks of it!
Ben and David, you are the best-est!! I hope you post a Part II because this was amazing! Thank you!
Great job guys...where can we buy the shirt David was wearing at the end? You guys are the best.
The jumper was from TopMan about 6 years a go.
Those Christmas markets look amazing, I've always wanted to do them, I think I'd have to take an extra suitcase for the decorations I'd bring back, the food looks delicious and actually made me hungry, as always loads of fun watching you guys, hope you had a blast it certainly looked like you did, by the way I left my shoe outside my front door and all I got was a puddle of rain water, stay safe guys
Mark, my wife and I actually did bring an extra soft sided suitcase folded into our rolling suitcase, just for Weihnachtsmarkt souvenirs!
Love your videos! My husband and I are going on the Elbe for a Viking Christmas Cruise in November, and your video makes me very excited about the Christmas Markets?
We have done five river cruises in Europe. One of them was a Christmas market cruise on the Danube River in 2018. It is a magical time.Enjoyed watching you and your excitement over the experience. Looking forward to your further adventures.
Christmas + Cruising + Europe = Awesome! I need another job to save up for this!
Hello from Sydney the lunch looks great thanks for taking us along would love to go to the Xmas markets it looks cold we are having a wet summer & cold. Our borders have opened with Queensland this morning but no cruising yet maybe next year we live in hope!
enjoy we have done several christmas cruises over the last 30 years won't be cruising any time soon till the nonsense calms down. enjoy!
Christmas markets in Germany are so much fun. Been a very long time since I was at one in Germany. This trip you took is so wonderful, going to different ones in several countries.
I was fortunate to go to markets a few times. The best sausage I ever ate, glutwine keeping the cups for souvenirs, good beer and a long long stick full of big red strawberries covered in dark lucious chocolate. Yum. It was so magical. Never cruised to markets. I would love it. Thank you for this. I enjoy your videos very much.
What a dream!! This was the most Christmassay thing EVER!! I want to go right now!!! You guys are great, thank you for sharing this!!!
Happy Christmas!!
Love the food comments, I think the cruiseline was creative; the pancakes are actual 'oliebollen".
I’m moving to Germany lol. Looks like an amazing cruise. The ship looks very nice. Will have to add that cruise to my bucket list.
Hi Ben and David. Missed you guys. Nice empty flight. A river cruise. Where I hear the crew outnumbers the passengers. Ok. Let’s watch. I think most excursions don’t wait if someone’s late. Now the question is if someone misses it because of lateness, will they be refunded? I’m looking at those seats on the bus saying wow. Nice and roomy. But I finally see it seats 3😳. Can’t complain about new ports and markets. Glad they are trying. Lovely suite. Yess please. A tour of suite plz. Great all movies included. A triple slider. Close it do your tea doesn’t get cold. No restrictions to bring drinks or snacks on. Nice. Bathroom/ shower looks spacious. Ooh. Bath nightlight. 🤣 2 hrs since you ate. My word. I would be starving too. Beer and wine included. Dutch cheese soup. Delish. The salad looks good too. Less options but good quality works. I didn’t know the Netherlands were known for fried chicken. Ice cream and Dutch pancakes. Great ☄️. Omg. You could you touch under the bridge. Dinner time. I’ve yet to see that restaurant full. Love no dress code. Informal and comfortable. I hear you Ben. You cook with wine 😏🤣. Ben you and your meal one liners are hilarious. I’m with David. Nightly cheese plates. I’ve never done a river cruise. My husband wants too. We’re in NY. Wonder if the ones here in the states are like yours. I’m curious now after seeing yours and Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers. Omg. Will a gift be in your good shoe in the morn? Let’s see. Is there no grab and go or continental or room service if you miss breakfast in the dining room? Ohhhhhhh. A gift in your shoe. Yesssss. Colon Germany looks beautiful. It’s late afternoon already? It’s already dark. Everything lit up. David loves his beer. Ben, a hot red wine? Different and delish. The warm nuts look amazing. Was wondering why the bun was so small for the sausage. It’s like a Christmas village with food, drinks and games and rides. Oh no. The video is coming to an end. Thanks for sharing. This was amazing. Look forward to the next video.
Ben and David-
Such a treat to see your enthusiastic portrayal of the cruise my wife and I were able to share. We are even in some of the captured footage. Can’t wait to share it with our grandkids! Thanks also for your ideas for future cruises.
Bruce and Lorie Cannard
Kennewick, Washington USA
If you miss the boat you will be expected to make your own way to the next port. The ports are close together and all connected by train anyway. If your excursion was late they will wait for you.
OMG!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS! I've been watching your videos for a while now and you've taught me alot about how to go/enjoy a cruise which I plan to do one day, however, I about died laughing at Ben eating his German sausage and trying to sing at the same time! Thank you for the humor! 🤣
What a fun video. Enjoyed this tremendously. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great preview! I am booked with a competitor for December 2022 and hope to relive some childhood Christmas glee.
Of all your cruise vlogs that I have seen you seem to be having the best time on this one. Fantastic, thank you for sharing.
Excited to see You Guys on Sunday. Christmas music 🎶🎄🎵 ❤🎉🥳☃️🍷
Thank you guys! That was so lovely. Now I’m really looking forward to Christmas, not that I wasn’t before because I love Christmas 🎄
My husband and I took a Viking river Christmas cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in December. We had a nice room with a balcony. I love visiting the Christmas villages. ❤
You are the cutest! I love your videos. Thank you, Ben and David!