Holland America Line Koningsdam | Alaska Cruise | Juneau | Taku Lodge

Duck farts and seaplanes

[@user-ld5bk5yt1b]

we have watched your alaska videos about 12 times, we will be heading there on April 26th 2025 and using your trip to take notes from and learn to have the best experience. miss you guys, hope to see ya again soon on the tube.

[@gilbydog7350]

The Buffet/ Dining Room strikes again ! But seriously beautiful scenery. And an amazing excursion. Thanks for sharing .

[@Scott-wd1kn]

What an astonishingly beautiful day! I replicated your trip aboard the HAL Westerdam in 2009 with my mother. I could only smile as I watched the joy in your eyes! Enjoy!

[@pearl21]

Wow wow wow!! Absolutely amazing flying over the glaziers.. How lucky you are.. Treasured memories made.. Absolutely amazing.. One of the best trips you have done.. enjoy!! Thanks for sharing x

[@WingsAndTakuLodge]

Thank you both for spending an afternoon with us! You do such an amazing job of sharing your travels and we are honored you included our little corner of the world. Im sure 100 years seems like a blink where you live, but we are having such a spectacularly fun summer celebrating 100 years of the Taku Lodge and now you are a treasured part of the celebration! Safe and magical travels until we meet again!

[@andyandkirstie]

Thank you! We had such an amazing trip and we're SO glad we did it! Have a great rest of the season and maybe we'll see you again one day!

[@user-gx9in5ks2c]

That was a fabulous vlog. Absolutely stunning scenery. Thank you!

[@karenjarvis1403]

What a truly fab vlog. Before Kristie said she was feeling emotional I was welling. It has now gone on my absolute must do list. Thank you…. I love watching you guys x

[@andyandkirstie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelaharmon2543]

Thank you for sharing!! Will definitely check into that excursion if I am in that area again. Your videos are Amazing!

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks!

[@joannelarose8198]

I love your videos. So relaxing. Even when you are annoyed you are quiet about it Lol!

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks! 😆

[@lindaedge6674]

Hi both 😊what an amazing cruise you had great scenery ❤

[@andyandkirstie]

It was!

[@janemayhew1442]

Hi both, A very exciting trip for you over the glaciers, wonderful scenery. 😊

[@jonherek1628]

I was your pilot for that adventure! And ty for coming to Juneau and more importantly, for selecting Wings Airways for your excursion in While in port! So glad you both had a fantastic time!

[@andyandkirstie]

Awesome! We really did have a great time in Juneau and out at Taku Lodge!

[@FrancoisD551]

This is a breathtaking viewing experience. Thank you.

[@stevenwalker9305]

What a Great day, love Juneau brought back many happy memories ❤

[@life_the_cmax_way191]

Thank you for posting! I have been looking for feedback for the Taku Lodge excursion. Your honest review has swayed me. BRB...Gotta book my excursion.

[@andyandkirstie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@viviennekenyon2306]

Omg, looks fabulous, defo a trip to consider .....thank you once again xxxx Viv

[@peteiswriteingnow]

Looks cold but you are in Alaska, bet you enjoyed the flight did my 1st one over 30 years ago 1st time went to Norway 40 min trip you just see things you would never see by road you do feel the bumps going over the top of the mountains, would def recommend to anyone, look forward to the next volg.

[@amandabillows4716]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, loved the footage from the seaplane - wow. The music u put 2 it was gorgeous. What a day, you'll never 4get that. Looking forward to next week's 😊x

[@lorenzomag100]

Fantastic vlog Andy & Kirstie,as always I enjoy your meal times,amongst all your other visits in the bars etc.But the thing that made this vlog so outstanding was your flight on the sea plane over the Glazier! Just to see, and even get to fly over a Gazier that is thousands and thousands years old and is left over from the Ice Age is a absolutely fantastic once in a lifetime experience.I was emotional just watching it on video..Thank you 😊

[@andyandkirstie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bruceroaf5750]

Excellent filming and editing loving the vlog thanks for posting

[@Merritt7278]

Wow, just wow, after watching this, Alaska is definitely on my radar, blown away by this. I have to be honest though that ship just looks too busy for me. Great vid.

[@davedunne4768]

Hi guys,you have made me jealous once again. Another great video ,stunning scenery with brilliant music and I felt I was there.👍

[@andyandkirstie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raebirchall7896]

I have been away on a round Britain cruise on Princess so just catching up on your vlogs, we love Alaska still our favourite cruise. We took one of those seaplanes out to an island to see bears but that was in August but your plane looked a lot newer than ours was. You made me laugh about how casual every one was dressed on an earlier vlog well our cruise last week was 95% Americans & Canadians and we felt overdressed every night I have never been on a cruise out of Southampton with such casual wear.

[@AntonioMadruga-tn7zj]

Andy & Kirstie that was awesome and so positive showing of your excursion truly marvelous thanks we'll be there july2025

[@williamstewart7410]

Looked a great day another good vlog well done andy.

[@evabloecher]

Your videos are sooo good, thank you so much and what an experience you had. All the best to you both.

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks!

[@nigelgreer9954]

Wow, just wow. What an amazing video. This has to be the best one you have done. Outdoes everything else you have done imho. I can see why Kirstie got ‘emosh’. Stunning. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.

[@andyandkirstie]

Good to hear you enjoyed it!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Absolutely stunning scenery! LOL duck fart, the red dog saloon looks like our sort of place! Oh wow what an excursion, felt emotional watching too!

[@andyandkirstie]

Yeah Red Dog saloon is a definite must do in Juneau! They've got a shop with some great merch too! The flight over the glaciers was truly breathtaking! A once in a lifetime experience.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@andyandkirstie Exactly something you will never forget!

[@jonesboy201]

One of your best videos to date. That sea plane excursion wow,wow,wow. Alaska has been on my cruising bucket list for some time. Think I’ll need to get it booked. I thought Miami cruise port was busy for cruise ships but Juneau is on another level. Must be great for the local economy, albeit it’s a short season.

[@andyandkirstie]

We definitely think HAL had the best berths and port timings in Alaska, although sure Princess are a close second.

[@CruisingwithChooChoo]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing this enchanting day with us. I’m going to check out this shore excursion. I had another one planned but you’ve convinced me to do the!

[@andyandkirstie]

It was an amazing experience for sure!

[@kimberlyh4663]

We were on the ship with you, and it’s been fun experiencing it again through your eyes!

[@andyandkirstie]

Awesome!

[@juliepickles3394]

Thank-you it was incredible it was really lovely can't wait for the next episode hope you are both OK and the dogs take care from Geoff and Julie 🙋‍♀️👋👍👍👍😊

[@andyandkirstie]

We're all good thanks!

[@catherineb6561]

wow that was truely amazing. I loved my trip to Alaska but I did not do the sea plane, so thank you for sharing.

[@stanbentley6070]

Stunning vid ! Been to Juneau 3 times, makes us want to go back again.

[@andyandkirstie]

Yeah we loved it.

[@tarniaadams8428]

Just wow for the Seaplane trip ❤

[@DaveStroble]

Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@andyandkirstie]

Our pleasure!

[@Schenkerflyingv]

I know I’ve said this before, but this is probably your best vlog yet ❤

[@cathieschmitgal5515]

Your videography is simply amazing and the music choices are absolutely fantastic!!🤗

[@andyandkirstie]

Thank you so much!

[@jaime337]

Thanks for the great vlog and info, we have decided to book the same trip next year on our first cruise to Alaska to the Taku lodge via sea plane. Keep the vlogs coming, we so enjoy watching your adventures - more dancing videos please Kirsty like at Senor Frogs! x

[@andyandkirstie]

💃 Thanks! Hope you enjoy Taku Lodge!

[@joybader4035]

Outstanding!!!

[@philvie]

That's it, I'm going. Seriously, that was one of your best vlogs to date, really felt that one, bravo.

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@LuckyLarry]

Do by chance have two dogs? Olive and Mabel???? You sound just like him! Great You tube channel…I’m headed out on this very ship next week. I’m so excited to spend my 71st birthday aboard the Koningsdam in Glacier Bay!

[@andyandkirstie]

We do have two dogs, but not Olive & Mabel, so that's someone else. Have a great birthday in Glacier Bay!

[@tatjanaanderlic7212]

Wau, Alaska ❤. Lep pozdrav iz Slovenije

[@fredflintstone12]

Wow what a great video so well done thank you

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@grahambell5865]

Andy and Kristie, just a stunning vlog!!the scenery just takes your breath away!! Amazing!!is that cruise ship a vista class ship same as Queen Elizabeth and Arcadia?? keep up the excellent work it just fantastic!!😊

[@andyandkirstie]

It's a pinnacle class ship.

[@williamearle801]

Spectacular scenery! What month did you travel? After viewing your amazing video clips, we're seriously interested in planning an Alaskan trip! Cheers from Will and Penny here in British Columbia, Canada

[@andyandkirstie]

@williamearle801 It sure was stunning! We travelled early May. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@christineguise689]

I’ve only been back less than a week from my sky princess cruise so catching up on your vlogs Alaska scenery looks amazing,and not sure if Kirsty liked the shot she drunk 😻

[@andyandkirstie]

Yeah, don't think it was her thing!

[@CruiseMonkeys]

Fantastic Vlog! 🤩

[@andyandkirstie]

Thanks guys, one for you to do in the future!

[@rparker2824]

Thank you for sharing. Nice job editing. Makes me reconsider about going to Alaska. 🤫 don't tell my wife.

[@andyandkirstie]

😆👍

[@elaineshepherd4757]

Wow looks amazing. Did you book that excursion through the ship?

[@andyandkirstie]

Yes, it was an excursion through the cruise line which we booked before travelling.

[@elainefell5638]

Love your blogs and your latest one has made me decide to add Alaska to my bucket list. Would you mind advising me what documents are required to get into Canada and Alaska. 😊

[@andyandkirstie]

Depends where you're travelling from. From the UK we just needed the Canadian and US visa Waivers (as well as our passports of course).

[@elainefell5638]

@@andyandkirstie Thanks for that information. We are from the UK (Derby)

[@lartystuff]

Wow what a great day ...one day I will eat salmon at taku

[@gingerjo1791]

What an amazing excursion. Do you mind if we ask how much?

[@andyandkirstie]

Kirstie isn't here with me this weekend to ask and she knows exactly how much, but it was over £200 each.

[@kirstierobertson2215]

Actually $459 each. Its an expensive one!

[@karenparry367]

Excellent video which was informative and interesting. It’s good to see different experiences. I really enjoy the presentation of your videos.

[@honeymcdonald9120]

Finally a cruiser who knows how to old a knife and fork. -- what is it with these people?

[@andyandkirstie]

Guess I was brought up right 😄

[@terranrepublic7023]

I think you guys are the first Brits to call it Glay-Shir instead of Glah-See-Ah so welcome to the dark side LOL

[@andyandkirstie]

Sounds right to me!

[@Rafael-xb7hm]

Love the beard.. But Alaska seems so boring.

[@andyandkirstie]

Alaska is stunning, but it's not a party destination like the Caribbean. Good to hear you like the beard!