Toboggan Ride in Madeira: The WILDEST Cruise Vlog Yet!

[@Cruisewith]

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[@jackiehoward7300]

Ben and David, I appreciate what you said about the American veterans. My daddy was a WW2 veteran. He served in the South Pacific. Thank you for your respect and kindness.

[@ameliaerin1544]

My uncle was in Normandy on D Day.. Thanks to all!

[@Ted_K_Have_a_nice_day]

Just did the B & D Madeira excursion from the sky princess today. Walked off the ship and retraced your steps. Thanks for planning the perfect time for our short visit to the isle of Madeira!

[@chulita097]

This is undoubtedly the best cruise channel on KZbin. I recommend it to everybody I know that loves cruising. You guys make it so much fun. Keep up the spectacular work.

[@April_Crawford]

Thank you for acknowledging veterans. My Dad was in the Canadian Black Watch in WW2 😊

[@Scoutsmommy1]

I have sailed on Holland America 4 times. We were very happy with the ship. Food was wonderful . Rooms were very comfortable. We are thinking of sailing with them in 2024.

[@cmcmahon8551]

I am currently on the HAL Koningsdam in the Mexican Riviera, on a seven day cruise! Their ships are lovely, their buffets are top of the line and their staff is superb!

[@karenvonbargen4472]

We are always congratulated on Holland for being the youngest couple on board (early 50’s). The other passengers are usually fascinating company, Holland still has a real promenade deck, and the itineraries can be varied, unusual, and out of the way. We are platinum on Carnival but love Holland the most.

[@susie9893]

What interests me about Holland is the music walk

[@anthonylagano]

Hey guys ! Great video as always. I’ve been on Holland America for RSVP cruises so it wasn’t the normal crowd . The staff told us the average age is normally 105 lol . The ships were nice and service good but I prefer Celebrity and then Royal Caribbean 😎😎😎

[@patriciacoslett5484]

My my, that comment about the breakfast burrito being the best thing you had in your mouth in 25 minutes made me blush! 😂

[@mzm4574]

😹😹😹😹

[@Cruisewith]

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[@shelcheese8344]

HAL has great itineraries, food, and service, and premium feel without the big price tag. Love the music walk and adult only seaview pool deck. Dive In Burgers are fantastic with a few veg options. The Dutch Cafe is not to be missed.

[@renesagahon4477]

That was so considerate of you guys thanking a us veteran for his service. My father and all my uncles served in ww2 and Korea And a aunt who was a nurse as well during the war

[@terrymack5624]

Ben and David, I also appreciate your kind words about the American veterans. My father was also a WWII veteran, who was at Pearl Harbor. Thank you for your respectful attendance at the celebration.

[@totallytania7978]

🎤"Proud to be the Friend of an Americann...!" Great singing voice, David.😄Haha!

[@NavigateWith]

17:41 that toboggan is one of the most unique attractions I have ever seen! Glad you both survived!

[@dalebetts5658]

Yes definitely sail aboard the Koningsdam, we have sailed on her twice and it’s quite lovely. Deck 10 aft. Steps from the inside pool! ❤😊❤

[@vereneedy1430]

Just got off the Carnival Celebration, and wow, wow, wow. Have always wanted to go to Spain and Portugal. It looks so lovely, and you both seem to be having a grand time. Note to self, starting psyching self for toboggan and lift rides 🎢🚡. Again, another excellent cruise vlog

[@genevieve730]

I would love to see you guys make more Holland American cruises! Watching other vlogs and researching makes me pretty sure that that line would be the best fit for me. And needless to say that their food is the best of the affordable cruise lines according to reviews!

[@benyounce8390]

Carnival's buffet is not the only thing wrong with them. Weather old ship or new ship I'll never lower myself to taking a Carnival. So far haven't seen anything to change my mind to date !!!!!

[@Pinkrosesandagraveyard]

Your all’s editing and video quality is superb. Binge watching vids and noticing that these wouldn’t be out of place on TV.

[@Cruisewith]

Wow, thank you!

[@edwardulrich1515]

So much fun...loved the toboggan ride.

[@helenhall3705]

Greetings from an Australian viewer currently in Istanbul! We spent a week in Porto preCovid and our challenge was to find the cheapest espresso + pasteis de nata. 1€ for the two was the best we ever did! Continue to enjoy yourselves

[@jimdee1599]

Hi Guys. My hubby and I love Holland America. It is VERY ADULT! Not really for kids. It is very "PROPER". the staff used to wear the bellmen's cap and uniform. We loved it! Food is great and accommodations were lovely. We have not been on a cruise since November 2019 and we are aching to go! Discussing a trip to Bermuda, which we love.

[@bexinthebox]

Madeira is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend going land based as there is so much to see and do. I’ve been twice and only covered Funchal. You must try the local Poncha you’ll feel rather merry once you have!

[@imrobert]

About 20 years ago myself and a former partner (a new one now!) took a Costa Cruise of the Mediterranean (when the cruise line had an Italian crew) and we did the toboggan too. Great fun. Madeira was very beautiful with colorful flowers everywhere. Well done, you two.

[@BonanzaRoad]

Thanks for another terrifically entertaining, fun, and informative video. Always enjoy your adventures (and misadventures)… I am struck by how much Madeira, Portugal looks like Southern California!

[@karenvonbargen4472]

Both are a Mediterranean climate

[@BonanzaRoad]

@@karenvonbargen4472 yes, I know. I live in west Los Angeles. What I am talking about are the mountains and the houses on the hillsides…the foliage…looks like parts of Southern California.

[@abbylea2359]

I absolutely love Blue Iguana on Carnival.

[@lindsaywright9295]

Come to Grand Cayman and see the real ones , there is a great picture of Charles then Prince Of Wales with one

[@andreadanis3280]

You guys are a riot - you brighten my day! Koningsdam is one of my favorite ships - wonderful variety of music venues... Great theater shows and fabulous food - you guys should try one of those Dam ships!

[@Cruisewith]

Yea it’s on our list of things to try!

[@juanitafurtado8805]

Madeira looks beautiful. So glad you survived your near death experience in the wooden basket toboggans. Thank you for all the food tips too. Another fun day with Ben and David!

[@beachblythe]

Holland America is my go to cruise line! I have 3 cruises with them this year and I can not wait! I say go and do some HA vlogs!!

[@barbaracronin4164]

YES! Do a Holland American Cruise. HAL is lovely! I think you would LOVE it!

[@machellep1]

Pastel natas …heaven ! Go my Portuguese brothers, the toboggans are the best thing I’ve ever seen. On celebrity cruises it’s food in the back fun in the front so you don’t get lost..lol

[@judiclarke7645]

Thank you Ben and David for this video of Madeira it takes me back 50 years to when I visited and the Toboggan ride was a cobbled road, so think yourselves lucky LOL X

[@karenbryant3923]

NOPE for me on the toboggan--I was screaming along with you guys! Loved the WWII tribute, and your version of "Proud to Be an American" song lyrics. Looks like great start to your cruise! Haven't tried Teppanyaki but your review makes me put it on my wish list! Also, the Celebration! Thanks for great segment!!

[@shannonp7824]

Ben and David I did the Holland America Cruise lines when I graduated High school. We did a 7 day land and 7 day sea cruise in Alaska. It was awesome.

[@kelsiemcveety999]

The blue iguana breakfast burritos are heaven! Perfect to have before an early excursion

[@Scoutsmommy1]

I have sailed 4 times on Holland America. Food was wonderful and service was great. This last trip we ended up eating every meal in the buffet. Wonderful choices, well prepared. We stayed in a suite and the room met our expectations. 11:25

[@derekfinnegan734]

The toboggan ride is great fun! Glad you enjoyed it! When we were in Funchal, my partner took the cable car up, but I got a taxi. No way I could do that. The tropical gardens are magical.

[@tammywoodruff9225]

We loved Madeira too, so pretty! Did the sailaway from the gym; beautiful scenery to distract us from the workout. We missed the toboggan ride; maybe next time. We did as awesome tour with up mount Madeira.

[@Cruisewith]

There is always next time ☺️

[@zaabihassan]

We have been to funchal Madeira and tried this slide and it was a great experience 😂

[@trishdoughty1965]

I love Madeira, it's absolutely stunning. There is a lovely café up at the top where you can sit, have a coffee and take in the stunning views. As soon as you said Madeira I knew exactly how you were coming down - I LOVED IT lol. The guys are brilliant taking you down, well worth it. x

[@gailcraig4495]

Wondering how do those guys get back up to the top with the basket carts?!

[@irishfergal]

David: I'm with you 100%. Sit me down with a blanket near a waterfall and I'd be happy there all day. Until I got hungry, course!

[@Mollylife-6666]

Love Madeira such a pretty island , back there on Ventura in August can’t wait 😊

[@cruisegal4991]

Highly recommend Holland America, especially their newer ships. We have spent over 200 days on their ships. Unique, longer itineraries. Wonderful food, best afternoon teas. Spacious showers.

[@pegedey1291]

That was really very lovely tribute for Veteran's Day.

[@Cruisewith]

Yes it was

[@lucylu3793]

I loved HAL The Konningsdam was a wonderful ship with outstanding food. The specialty restaurants were over the top. You would both enjoy this ship.

[@Kdrive23]

My very first cruise was on HAL (Nieuw Statendam) just last March. 11-day southern Caribbean. LOVED IT. It skews much older, but I didn't care (I had my 50th bday on board - most people were 10+ years older than me). The thing about HAL is they do a lot of really unusual cruises. My dad is currently on the Voldendam, going through the Panama Canal en route to Tierra Del Fuego and around Cape Horn, as I type this.

[@karenvonbargen4472]

Going ‘round the Horn is such a great Holland America experience, we spoke to a captain who said it was the route they all wanted because it was actual sailing, not repeating the same route week after week. We are headed out on Oosterdam on February 2 to go from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, Chile. We are excited

[@toddknowlton4145]

You will love Holland America. Best service, best food. Great iteneraries. Beautiful ships.

[@cowgerc]

Absolutely love watching you guys!! We are cruising to Portugal in June and I now have my first must do...toboggan here I come

[@lesliechernoff2367]

U guys are fantastic 😊 especially the looks on Ur faces enjoying those amazing looking pastry tarts and then the tram ride 👍 Priceless ❤️

[@constanceworden487]

Great video!! We just booked a Celebrity cruise for the 28th of this month!! We are going to Orlando for business, so we figured why not hop on a ship! We live in the West Coast (Oregon), so we need a bit of sunshine & Vit D. Really wanting to book a trans Atlantic soon. The Celebration looks AMAZING! Thanks for getting my Sunday of to a fun start Ben & David.

[@Cruisewith]

Sounds wonderful Constance. Have a fab time.

[@kaleegirl45]

I told my daughter about both of you, and now she is watching your video's with me, Ben she love you, she thinks your so funny, and David we love you as wells

[@luvsmickey]

Ben is just like me, I keep making plans to go in things like that too and I don’t like heights so I always ask myself why as soon as I get on them.🤣

[@Bdeganian]

Thanks!

[@Cruisewith]

Thank you ❤️

[@thomasmoeller3446]

LOL. David got his spicy burrito popped. 😁😘😝

[@dinkydo87]

Maderia is my favourite port to go to, so beautiful 😍

[@NWSanta]

Funny you should ask about the Koningsdam. My Wife and I did Alaska in Sept of 2022 and it was fantastic. We've been on NCL, RCH, Carnival and I have to say when we were aboard the HAL Ship I felt like it was on very posh Ship. I mean I haven't been on many ships at only 6 cruises but, I would love to know what you guys think about the Koningsdam! I would go on it again in a heartbeat. One thing I did feel is that the HAL ship needed more entertainment, I felt like I've seen better entertainment on other ships.

[@emanueldegouveia1779]

Glad to see you have good time on my island. Good job guys!!

[@robluker3687]

My wife and I look forward to your adventures every week. Love you to come down under for some cruising. Our next cruise in March. Circumnavigation of Australia. You guys keep our cruising appetites keen with your enthusiasm and positive attitude. Keep up the great work Ben & David.

[@tonyaporter7072]

I love watching all your videos!! I especially love All of Ben's puns! You both make me smile!! Keep making great content!

[@Cruisewith]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jennib11]

Kudos to Carnival for bringing on the WWII vet. Thank for sharing and thank you to all have served to protect us.

[@kathleenyoshida8170]

I'd love you to do an Alaskan cruise with Holland America! We are planning to do our first longer than 4 day cruise on Holland America to Alaska in 2025. Your review and opinion would be amazing!

[@barbarashuster9029]

Those gardens are gorgeous!

[@helenrizi4719]

Thanks for the memories of when we did it--probably our favorite shore excursion in over 30 cruises.

[@rhondawilson1206]

Absolutely take and review HAL...you will love the music on board!

[@djtexas4993]

Have been excited for these Celebration videos! We Americans love you both so much Ben and David!

[@MrsPolarBear]

STOP IT! My filthy mind can’t take it much more!!! 😂😂😂 literally the first few minutes and I’m sniggering already!! Also, we did the toboggan in 2016 and it was amazing! ❤ I got to video it so that made me happy to go back and watch it again!

[@jodyfletcher5216]

I really enjoy watching you two! So many of the channels that I watch only show the Caribbean . I like that you travel the world. You help me to add to my bucket list.😊

[@Silvares1]

OMG…from Canada to my second home in Portugal! I love you guys! I really enjoy your take on my cultural heritage:)

[@Natalie2000]

You need to go on Holland, the service is amazing, it's really nice and the good is wonderful!! It's not really for old people, it's a lie! 😂 You both are the best! David and his spicy breakfast burrito ❤️

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks Natalie ❤️

[@willgaukler8979]

...good to know as like fine wine...I too am aged ... but could do a burrito for breakfast too ...

[@barbaracronin4164]

WHAT SHE SAID - ALL OF IT!

[@thetravelingirishman4372]

The pork tacos with green tomatillo sauce,cheese,tomatoes and sour cream is the best. The burritos with the chicken sausage,hash browns and Mexican eggs are great too… Blue Iguana Is great !

[@jengutter6222]

You guys make my Sunday! I look forward to you guys all week. 🤗

[@paulinelinton3382]

Yes, I have sailed HAL “Have It All”. Food is great, the music walk is fantastic. Standard balconies are nicely appointed. Toiletries are Elemis. Make sure you sail pinnacle class. HAL’ private island, Half Moon Key is fabulous.

[@kateshyne4687]

You guys totally need to do a HAL cruise! I just got off of the Konigsdam yesterday and it was fabulous. I also sailed on Nieuw Amsterdam last May in Alaska. Excellent food, service and venues both cruises.

[@tiaterlaje]

HAL is on my bucket list -- do you believe it would be suitable for a family of 6 ? ( parents and four kids ) We are openminded! Sailed Carnival, NCL, Royal and Disney :) Thanks!

[@kateshyne4687]

@@tiaterlaje while there are kids clubs on HAL, I got the impression that there isn’t many activities geared towards children.

[@tiaterlaje]

@@kateshyne4687 got it! Maybe we try when they are older .. Thanks!

[@amandahardy4870]

HAL is a great cruise line! Ships are not huge, they are relaxing and not a Carnival cruise for sure.

[@Pitsler]

That toboggan looked like SO much fun!

[@cindygilmer2311]

Ahoy!! I was so excited to find a new video!! That toboggan looked amazing!! You guys have made Sundays my favorite day. Hugs to you both🥰🫂🥰🫂

[@Cruisewith]

Yay! Thank you!

[@chrishornby4547]

Will deffo do the skylift and the park and then the toboggan down !

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

I make those tarts, just because I love them and they are not easy to find in the states, thank you for taking us on a fun cruise!

[@Cruisewith]

You are so welcome!

[@R4ND0R3G10N]

Oh the tabagon wasn’t anything like I was expecting- I’d so do that!

[@ForeverYeung]

I appreciate you guys, not very many British like America. But I’m pleased to see that you like our country too.

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Ben and David. Love Blue Igauna. Portugal. Lovely. Yess. You guys get the height journeys and lots of stairs. The view is fantastic from the cable car. Lovely sightseeing. Omg. Sliding down the road in a wicker toboggan guided by 2 men dressed in white. You look like you’re going so fast. Looked fun. Great that Guys has a vegetarian option. Sorry it wasn’t good. Awww. The veteran sang. Glad you had a wonderful day. Ooohhh. Bonsai Teppanyaki for dinner. Delish 😋. The show looks good. Thanks for sharing and see you next video.

[@dianneforster4734]

Love watching yous guys xxx yous cheer me up after a crap day 😊xxx

[@terrigray9730]

This stop is on my bucket list now. Not sure about taking my life in my hands with the sleigh ride but so cool. Thanks for a wonderful video!

[@flobrez2470]

I went on the Carnival elation a few years ago and the buffet was great. I guess it depends on what ship you’re on.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

Here in Australia we call those custard tarts *portagues tarts " i only discovered them last year, i love them :)

[@bryantsteury8910]

Well 90 seconds in and we've learned what B & D do in the morning!

[@barbarashuster9029]

There were two fire boats spraying water as we left San Pablo last February on Princess! It was wonderful!

[@conniemyers211]

Loved Holland America. Did in incluive to Alaaka. It was amazing

[@WheresWalterTravel]

If you have not sailed Holland America you really should try them. They are lovely ships and as you mentioned excellent buffets. If you are going to do Alaska, Princess and HAL are the best lines for there. HAL has a 14 and 28 day itinerary that are amazing in Alaska. I really want to get on that 28 night sailing!

[@MoniqueRose-ow7of]

That Funchal basket ride is the best thing! Soooo much fun.

[@KitsuneAdorable]

10:08 Where I live in my Provence, if you go downtown you can buy those tarts at certain bakeries. They are delicious. 🤤👍🏻 I hope that you two had a great holiday! It's nice to see your channel growing!

[@Cruisewith]

They are absolutely delicious. They sell them in local bakeries here, but they’re just not the same.

[@MS-qi1sk]

I would love to go to Portugal it looks amazing and I do agree with you the buffet breakfast on Carnival is very limited compared to other cruise lines great video guys

[@veronicashine1812]

Great video. Madeira looks lovely and hopefully, I will get there someday soon. We sailed on HAL Koningsdam in the fjords a few years ago. We will be doing the same ports this June on the Rotterdam. What I love about the line is the dining and musical entertainment. I would place it on par with the Celebrity Edge class ships. Many people say HAL is for an older clientele but I have seen all age groups on board. It may be so for some ships in their fleet but not for what I have seen on the Pinnacle-class ships. I would suggest HAL for a more port intensive itinerary, as it doesn't have the go-go-go of RCCL, Carnival or Norwegian.

[@ameliaerin1544]

Would luv to see a HAL vlog. Thanks gentlemen.😀

[@janetscanlan3135]

I was so happy to see this video on Funchal, since we are going there in less than two months! Your video helped me realize that we can walk to the cable car and we are definitely doing the botanical garden and the toboggan!! (I still talk about last January when Stef took a picture of me with you both at Magic Kingdom! My husband tells me that I talk about the story of my friends, Ben, and David from England, way too much!)Lol😂

[@philadams964]

Those gardens look amazing, we've been to Maderia twice and both times it's been raining so never got to see them. Thanks guys a least we now know what we've missed.

[@jerryofsanfrancisco]

I was amused to see that flash of flesh when David leaned over exhausted on the steps in the garden :------>))

[@catherinelyon2181]

Seeing as i will never afford a cruise and get terribly seasick I love being able to cruise with you guys

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

HAL ❤️❤️❤️ pinnacle class ships are amazing!