It's a Sea Day on Holland America Koningsdam - Is it Dated, Old Fashioned and Boring?

Episode 2 - It's a Sea Day on our Holland America Koningsdam Cruise as we head to our first port of Juneau in Alaska. Was there enough to keep us occupied or are Holland America dated, old fashioned and boring? Watch our video to find out!
We completed the Titan Travel Alaskan Deluxe Voyage which included a land tour of Canada from Calgary to Vancouver including the Rocky Mountaineer and a cruise on Holland America Konningsdam cruise ship to Alaska in July 2023.
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[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Find more of our Canada and Alaska Videos here - kzbin.info/aero/PL_6zC3nwhe71g_7kfmnhMDw5yIyIXux4n&si=37V3Q4TTPVffuBdy

[@Seren3ti]

You guys are adorable, I can hear the excitement in your voices, and the way you tease each other, have so much fun and genuinely enjoy each other's company is a pleasure and rarity to see (for me). This vid is very handy, I am about to go on my first HAL cruise. Lots of love from this fellow Brit. x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Aww thank you so much! Have a great time on HAL 😍

[@pvdogs2]

In Canada, bread dipped in whipped egg and milk and then pan fried is called French Toast. We also have the Monte Cristo sandwhich which is made with ham and swiss or Gruyere cheese (many restaurants also include turkey) dipped in egg and deep fried or pan fried. It is sometimes sprinkled with powdered sugar.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh right, would enjoy the turkey not sure about the powdered sugar though! 😃

[@KenGoesCruising]

Sterling is the oldest currency I think

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is indeed!

[@leannestephan3559]

Omg when Paul was trying to say Carold ate half his pizza cracked me up. You guys are awesome. Loving this series. Carol you’ve had me with a tear in my eye so many times already.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol thanks, though I didn't eat half! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariamock2599]

I just found you on KZbin and LOVE your videos. I especially love when you say “ Paulie Morgan” So adorable. Love from New York 🥰

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh thanks so much for finding us! Great to hear you are enjoy watching our videos! 😍

[@j.m.7056]

The Neptune Suites on HAL are indeed fabulous. The perks cannot be praised enough! You two are enjoying yourselves very much!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was fabulous!

[@amybradley5821]

Been on two HAL in Neptune suites, what a fantastic suite! Wish I could afford it all the time.

[@petermcclung9730]

I’ve had the pleasure of being in those aft wrap around Neptune suites multiple times. They are especially special and I’m loving your energy about them. Club Orange is superb as well.

[@loudelk99]

Actually I took the Alaska cruise on Holland America. Loved the ship, the food, the onboard entertainment and the stops we made. Most fun I've had in years.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it too!

[@DenaInWyo]

I just absolutely LOVE the lighting and vibe of your suite. For some reason it gives a feel of being on a smaller vessel, or something not exactly a full on commercial cruise ship. Unless I win the lottery, not something I'm ever likely to do myself, but as always, I'll watch any vid you two put out just because I enjoy your travels and humo(u)r! I even pause for the menus and pick out what I'd be eating. That is SO COOL they have Beecher's cheese on the ship! I worked in Bellingham WA for a time, just north of Seattle, and the Smoked Flagship is my favorite cheese ever. Very cool they are using that somewhat local ingredient there on the ship. If you ever get to Seattle be sure to stop there. It's at Pike Place market. Best mac and cheese you'll ever eat in your life. They make it right there and you can watch. Whenever I get that way (it's actually stocked in most PNW grocery stores too) I always stock up and bring it home in my carry on, then eat way too much cheese for a couple of weeks lol I keep coming back to edit because I see something else...what unique and interesting offerings on that brunch menu. Gives me a whole slew of ideas to cook myself. Lemon curd on blueberry pancakes..why have I never thought of that? It's SO fun watching you two run into American things that I actually know about, given what a huge fan of England I am, and how much I've enjoyed discovering things about YOUR country.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol so great to hear you enjoy our videos! We love cheese too so would definitely try more if we ever got there! Thanks again for watching our videos, really appreciate that!

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Do you like Gospel music? There are Gospel music cruises.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It's ok, wouldn't want a whole cruise of it though!

[@mikeholliday8056]

Eggy bread = French Toast

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

That's it!

[@janettesinclair6279]

Mmmm - Eggy Bread! When we were kids we ate the eggy bread as fast as mam could cook it! But the ham and cheese one looked wonderful. That is a fab balcony.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sounds like our house when my mum was cooking pancakes 😊😊

[@susanjackson8066]

Rubles

[@corner559]

Love your videos and your energy!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thank you so much!

[@suzanwinn6116]

Hi, I live in South Georgia , USA. We call it good! lol no it's French Toast......love ya show......

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Great to hear you enjoy our videos thanks! Lol we eggie bread! 🤣

[@suzanwinn6116]

I love the name, it makes sense to me...Happy Cruising..my Son and I are leaving in 7 days 😢 it will be my last cruise, due to the health of my Husband and Brother.........@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel

[@lindajones6176]

Brilliant. I’ve been eagerly awaiting these and going away Thursday so will have to catch binge watch when we get back.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Hope you have a fabulous time😊😊

[@susanburston587]

I won’t waste words, just AMAZING. I’m checking my lottery tickets weekly and this is definitely my chosen cruise, plus the Rocky train. Can’t wait for next vlogs

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol we are too, would love to do it all over again!

[@howardosden3112]

I'd guess the queen of fruits us the pineapple, as it sort of has its own crown. Bread dipped in whipped eggs (and milk), then fried, we in the US call French Toast. (N'est-ce pas?)😂 And I'd prefer Paul's breakfast, though my wife might prefer Carole's. Must be a woman thing.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We do the egg part but don’t add milk, yes I think a big fried breakfast is more a man thing though Carole does enjoy them on occasion.

[@kathyslocombe1182]

Your videos never cease to give me a laugh and a smile. Being married to a Brit, I love and appreciate the dry sense of humour that you both have. The suite experience looks amazing but going on a 35-day cruise on the Koningsdam, is just a little out of our price range. We'll still love our balcony cabin 😄. Another great video. Thank you!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh wow 35 days! Where are you cruising to?

[@BonnieGee-t5j]

Beecher’s cheese is a brand made and loved in Seattle. I love HAL!! The Neptune Suite is especially wonderful. Thanks for the video!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh right! Yes the suite was just the best!

[@debbiegibbssmith]

You guys are so hilarious! Thank you for such great content. Not tried Holland America yet but want to now!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Aww thanks so much! 😃

[@cherylsemrau7100]

I drink Zevia cola.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh never heard of that!

[@DanOCan]

This video popped up because we are sailing on the Koningsdam to Alaska on September. You guys are great! We’d love to bump into you on a cruise some day, I think you would be fun to share some drinks with.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks so much! Have a great time in September, great ship and itinerary!

[@blackimpala1967]

It's pronounced June-oh. Carol looked great in the captain's hate, sorry Paul.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

I can’t deny that I’m a little disappointed with the captain hat comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janewhite3728]

I'm Australian, and I've always called it "eggy bread" - but my mum was English - so I'm not sure if that's a normal thing for Oz or just in our family!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol, it’s definitely eggy bread 🤣🤣

[@allancranford7408]

What about Gypsy toast?

[@vintagepeepshowagogo]

Hi Paul and Carole...Margo here...I'm curious...for a cruise like this how many bags /suitcases do you pack?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Hi Margo, We take two cases that hold just under 23kgs 😁

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We took two large suitcases but we knew we would get free laundry with our Neptune suit so we actually took some clean clothes home 😊

[@gaycale5563]

Y'all crack me up!! I just love watching your adventures!! Paulie is, would you say cheeky?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

LOL thanks, yes Paul is cheeky! 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Aw thanks, yes Paulie is very cheeky 🤣

[@DenaInWyo]

The cheekiest. ;)

[@Skittl1321]

11:45 james galway is my guess for king of flutes, but only becaise i dont know any other flautists. Or is it like Kokopoli?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

James Galway is the only flute player we know too, not heard of Kokopoli??

[@lindaedge6674]

Looks an amazing ship ⛴️ great suite and the wrap around balcony 😊

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was fabulous!

[@leemendoza4685]

Thanks a lot, Paul and Carole for sharing your encouraging experiences with HAL Koningsdam. I really loved the way you explained while showing the details of your every experience, including about the outfits to wear. We are not too much for formal wear. 😉🤭😊 You folks gave me ideas on how to prepare and also enjoy our cruise with Koningsdam this coming Aug 3, 2024. I've cruised many, many times with Princess, Celebrity, and other Cruise Lines, but it's only my 2nd time with HAL. My 1st time with HAL was in 1997. I learned a lot from you guys, so I decided to subscribe to your channel.💖 God richly bless you more and more as you continue to educate people about cruising. TCA. Big hugs to you both. Love from Vancouver BC Canada 🇨🇦🙏🏻😇🥳🥳🥳💖❤️💖 31:51

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You are welcome! Thanks for subscribing and it is great to hear you have learnt a lot too! 😍

[@NamyDoesCruising]

That balcony is epic!! Haha! Amy is drooling at the sight of that 🍕 🤣 No singing, and using backing tracks!? That doesn’t entice us to cruise Holland America! That cheese sandwich idea with soup is genius!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

All other aspects of the entertainment was fabulous to be honest Carole CNN liked the dancing me not so much though the first show was very good!

[@tinaisbister7480]

We just got back from Vancouver to the Hawaiian islands back to Vancouver on the same ship. Our experience was not great it was full of smoke. we are extremely disappointed, the smoke caused a lot of health problems headache sore eyes and sore throat here in Canada smoke is a health byelaw. To enjoy all the entertainment, including the world stage and shopping you were bombarded with smoke from the casino. They did not put a lot of thought to the design at the ship will start with the world stage. You’re sitting there the two entrances up above or right next to the casino. They had 2 set a lovely glass doors that are open at all times so the smoke filters down from the casino. . Now you’re downstairs where all the entertainment is BB Kings Rolling Stones in billboard there’s a lovely staircase in the centre right above there is the casino doors are wide open. All the smoke comes drifting down and then you have upstairs and the second level of BB Kings, where the shopping is ‘s. There is a door there for the casino, and the smoke comes rumbling through, very disappointed. We paid a lot of money for this cruise and that was an inside cabin will not be travelling on this line again due to this. I have complained if you’re not a casino person you you don’t get any perks you pay a lot of money and did I mention this was the first time cruising. Food was good, and the little bit of entertainment that we did do was excellent. I feel this ship caters to casino people only.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh wow, we certainly didn't experience this on our cruise with the smoke, as that is one of our pet hates. Wonder why that was? Shame it spoilt your cruise!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh wow we are so sorry to hear this we can honestly say we never experienced any issues at all with smoke and we went to the casino a few times too!

[@lornes2492]

The Vancouver-Hawaii round trip was my favourite cruise, and we had perfect conditions. I have no interest in Alaska. I can see mountains, snow and ice any time.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@lornes2492 Would love to visit Hawaii one day!

[@mickthompson584]

Yeah thanks for the post maybe consider an hal cruise in the future thanks to this post.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Your welcome, we really enjoyed our time on board!

[@miesvanlaar5724]

In the Netherlands we call it "wentelteefjes "

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

I’ll try to remember that, who am I kidding I’ll never remember that. Luckily the Dutch people speak better English than us🤣

[@judithjohnson7962]

Hi from Indiana USA. Found your vlogs while searching information on Alaska. Sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam September 2025. You guys are great, informative and entertaining 👏🏾

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Judith. You will have an amazing time.

[@rogerjubb9092]

Good to see your video of the Alaska cruise. Unfortunately our Alaska cruise was cancelled because of the pandemic. We our now become river cruisers - number 6 coming up in May. How do you keep so jolly?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh thats a shame about your Alaska cruise! We always look on the positive side of life, works for us!

[@janetmeijer6911]

Greetings from Canada ☺️🇨🇦. Dear Carole your lovely laugh is a tonic for the soul, so happy, makes me smile ear to ear. In the western provinces of Canada we mix beer and Clamato juice , it’s called a Red Eye, refreshing in summer. You both looked very chic for dressy night. Sending best wishes and oodles of thanks for sharing for travels.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh thanks for your lovely comment! Oh not sure we are ready for beer and Clamato Juice! 🤣

[@juniperdog5523]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel it sounds like a waste of good beer I imagine but it’s actually quite good and we (I) generally only do it with crap beer!

[@susanr.562]

Americans call eggy bread ‘French toast’. Monte Cristo sandwiches are a staple on diner (not dinner 😊) menus and other restaurants.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh wow we’d never heard of a Monte Cristo. Is it anything to do with the Count??

[@susanr.562]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel It may have a connection. I looked up the origin and the sandwich was first served in Paris in 1910 as ‘Croque Monsieur’. Later in the States it was in cookbooks, then restaurants, as the Monte Cristo sandwich.

[@DenaInWyo]

@@susanr.562 Maybe kind of related, but croque monsieur/madame are very different! The only egg involved there is if it's a madame, then it goes on top as the "hat" for the madame! Croque monsieur is, basically, a grilled ham and gruyere topped with bechamel that is then broiled. They're still popular in Europe, in London at least where I first had one and noted it on several menus. The name literally means "Mr. Crunchy." I do a cheeky little cheat on mine that makes them far from authentic but so much better and use one of the other classic French sauces: hollandaise. So much tastier! Monte cristos are great when done well, but holy moly they can be done badly and come out dripping with grease! It's actually frequently deep fried. Ham, swiss, jam sandwich, dipped in an egg batter then done in the deep fryer.

[@charlesrichard8601]

We love Koningsdam 3 cruises on her so far and we love eating every breakfast & dinner in the MDR , we've done everything from open dinning to our own dinner table the whole cruise. Alaska is our 2025 plan now but maybe on a smaller HAL ship. 🙏🚢

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Such a great ship!

[@fantasticvoyages-sg8sw]

watching this series ( and Parodeejay's latest) is really making me want to get back on a HAL ship. You look so happy on this compared to the Azamara series.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We love cruising with HAL and Alaska is a fabulous destination! ☺️

[@elaineforrester1258]

Hi what was the answers to the quiz really enjoyed watching how fabulous . Thanks for sharing but really would like to know the answer .lv you both .looking forward to to watching the next one .juneau .

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You’ll have to refresh our memories, what was the question?

[@GiaBlinks]

I'm happy to hear that the bands are good. I'll soon be traveling with my mother on the Koningsdam to Hawaii. I'm quite easily entertained, but I did think that HAL kind of put all of their eggs into one basket with the music walk. Typically, on a cruise, the shows are where its at, and the bands are more or less just ambiance in various areas of the ship, or after hours dancing. I hope that our bands are as engaging as the ones that you two had.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You never know what you are going to get from one cruise to the next but if they are half as good as the ones we saw you will have a great time.

[@davemacauley7870]

Thanks Paul & Carole, my wife and I are doing a seven-day cruise to Alaska next year on the Noordam so your videos are very helpful as we haven't been on HAL before. Regards.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We are sure you are going to love it!

[@j.m.7056]

HAL is the best. Enjoy your time on the cruise.

[@mrbbt2220]

How hot was the cooked breakfast once it arrived at your stateroom?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

The breakfast was piping hot, they had little hot plates under the normal plates.

[@mrbbt2220]

Good to know👌👌

[@teresajarkowska5792]

Have only travelled with HA twice. The only pleasurable experiences were some great places visited and some nice people met. The food was dreadful on both especially in the cafeteria upstairs, and the service equally bad and, on occasions, downright disgraceful. Travelling as a solo on the first one it was clear that, unlike the evidence on your daily programme of a solo meet, we were not wanted and no effort was made to accommodate us. It would appear that things might have improved if your vlogs are anything to go by but whether it has improved for steerage class would be interesting to see. You visited a beautiful part of the work and I am looking forward to watching the next episode as I continue to be green with envy.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh really we were in a regular cabin on Nieuw Amsterdam earlier in the year and food was great too. Alaska was such am interesting destination, we loved it!

[@teresajarkowska5792]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel perhaps it was the indifference to solo travellers that didn’t help on the first cruise. That, and the segregation of the Dutch contingent who boarded in Rotterdam before the Brits in Southampton along with crew preferential treatment of the Dutch (there weren’t enough who wanted to board in Rotterdam so HA came into Southampton for the first time). However, it is obvious that you had a great time…it helps when there are two of you. PS…..top of the premier league eh? Hope they can maintain this for the first time since 61🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@amybradley5821]

Wow been solo on HAL several times, great food, met so many people, lots of activities. Guess I don’t expect anything different because I am solo

[@1sburdett1]

OMG! I wanted to hear all the music from that band in the Rock and Roll venue. You just teased me with it. Should I book that cruise mainly for them 😅 ?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol sorry! They were superb!

[@akajasonbourne]

egg in the hole, btw its not a fetish , no eggy bread for me

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol! 🤣

[@Mazza240]

I’m Scottish but we called it French toast where I’m originally from.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

So welshcruiser is Scottish, we are very confused now 🤣🤣

[@Mazza240]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel haha 😂 married a Welshman for my sins.

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@Mazza240 women do many things in the name of sin…

[@Mazza240]

@@brigidconroy2111 😂😂😂

[@shelcheese8344]

The animation suggested you didn’t sail up the inside passage? I thought Koningsdam leaving Vancouver usually did. All room service on HAL is complimentary even not for suites.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for spotting, yes we did sail the Inside Passage so our mistake!

[@soniahargot3462]

My husband and I love your vlogs. In September we were on the Rotterdam for a cruise to the Fijords in Norway. What a fantastic trip and the ship was amazing. We are thoroughly enjoying this Konnigsdam cruise show. We could not get enough of the Dutch Cafe.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Glad you are enjoying our series, we only got to the Dutch cafe once but it was fabulous.

[@janicerae6104]

So enjoyed the sea day on Koningsdam with you. Brought back many, many wonderful memories! Sailed to Alaska on her in Sept./22. Would do it again in a heartbeat, if I had the chance. Happy cruising!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! We would do it all again too!

[@janehuesman9530]

You two make The most enjoyable videos!!! This one was up to your usual standard, informative and delightfully cheery!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for your lovely comment Jane! 😍

[@corinalierop1011]

What you guys call eggbread in Britain is called wemtelteefje over here in Holland. 8:07 efje

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! Lol we won't attempt to pronounce it! 🤣

[@tonylarussa4046]

We call it French toast in the USA. I would say the Yen is the oldest currency still in use and Mango is the king of fruits. I rented a tuxedo when I went on my Holland America cruise. There were two formal nights on my 10 day cruise. I think I was the only one in a tux the whole cruise.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Actually it is sterling, and Durian is the King of the fruits. We seen a few in tux but most were smart casual!

[@live2skide1]

Right then....what an amazing cabin & balcony. Great video. Oh, that port is JUN-o = Juneau

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was fabulous! Thanks for Jun-o!

[@cbaxel5784]

I'm not sure why you can't film shows on cruise ships, but I don't think it's because ship rules. I think it's either union (like Actors Equity) or intellectual property laws. That's just a guess, though

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Most cruise lines allow you to film now.

[@andreadimmick8105]

The skills of some of the crew amazes me, I can see why other passengers wanted a peacock, did you enjoy your half of the pizza Carole?😃

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol I didn't have half! 🤣🤣 The crew are so talented, it was fabulous!

[@freddiegillespie_05]

I love you guys. Juneau was named after a French Canadian prospector, Joe Juneau, so I feel fairly confident in saying that he probably pronounced his name Ju-NO. I'm also fairly confident he's been dead long enough that people should feel free to pronounce it however the heck they want to pronounce it. And trust a pair of English lovelies such as yourselves not to know the English pound is the oldest currency still being used today. lol The king of fruits, though, would have stumped me. Mango? Why?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol Jun-o is good! We should have known the currency.......the king of the fruit is the smelly Durian!

[@catherinehawkins1314]

Love a Monte Cristo my friend in California introduced me to them 😋 Another fun video, you two do make me giggle 😂 looking forward to re living my recent Alaska trip with the next videos

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was really good! Thanks, just editing our day in Juneau, it was absolutely fabulous, can't wait to share it!

[@susanjackson8066]

Pineapple

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Not upside down 😄

[@petermcclung9730]

Beechers cheese is from Seattle. Their main store is in Pike’s Place Market. It’s part of the local sourcing on Holland America

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! Another city we would love to visit one day!

[@lorenzomag100]

We did the behind the scenes tour on the Discovery,and visited the bridge and meeting the captain(Chris) It was amazing to be up there and learn all about navigation etc.then the tour was followed by going below decks and visiting the kitchens and storerooms etc.Am looking forward to seeing your ashore vlogs and all the beautiful scenery of Alaska

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Bridge Tours are fascinating! Next video is all about Juneau which was just incredible!

[@Jackiebrook126]

We had a Neptune Suite on our Alaska cruise in Koningsdam in May 2022. We loved it. We were in a Aft Neptune site in Deck 5.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Same, loved it! We were on Deck 5!

[@Mazza240]

Haha I can imagine Paul doing flower arrangements 😅😊😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Im very artistic especially when I’ve had a few ciders 🤣🤣

[@Mazza240]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel oh lol, aren’t we all 😀😀

[@megmcdonald]

Don’t laugh, it’s awesome! My mom and I went to the main flower arranging demonstration just so we could sign up for the rumoured hands on class. And sure enough Ven (Koningsdam’s chief florist, and former florist to the king of Saudi Arabia) had a sign up list. For $40USD you got a group class the following day with about a dozen people. He had vases and flowers all set out for each of us, and led us through making two gorgeous arrangements (one average size, one huge…like it took over half the desk in my cabin) that lasted through the rest of our cruise. A great way to get flowers for your cabin at an extremely reasonable price, and two vases to take home!

[@scottlenyo8579]

Beecher’s cheese is a small artisan cheese shop in Pikes Market in Seattle. They specialize in cheddar cheese. One can watch them make the cheese while eating their delicious Mac and cheese.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh sounds good, would love to visit one day!

[@gillianmorris3502]

I think that Alaskan cruises generally are more informal dress code wise than other cruises

[@DenaInWyo]

I agree, particularly if you're going in shoulder season. Warm > Fancy.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes we heard that. 😃

[@cherylsemrau7100]

You can't record music because of copyright.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sometimes Live music is ok!

[@michaelshearer7692]

Sterling surely. And King of fruits is the pineapple 😂😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sterling yes, Pineapple No! 😃

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel in India mango is considered the King I vote for mango -the red ones from Mexico they are so juicy and 😋

[@greigritchie5115]

We are going on marella discovery next year but was always interested in the Holland America line as there seemed to be more emphasis on music and entertainment rather than food. Dining isn't what floats my boat, mainly its the destinations that do it for me.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

HAL do have great live music. Their theatre shows are more dance than production shows. They have some superb different itineraries too!

[@rosemariejames2437]

The Rubel and we call it eggy bread too and it is lovely. Is it pineapple .

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

The British pound is the currency and Dorian is the king of fruit, it’s very popular in Thailand but is very smelly, been to Thailand loads of times but yet to try it, maybe next time.

[@CatherineSpearing-d2d]

What suite number were you in? The balcony looks much bigger than a Neptune suite.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You can find out all about our Neptune Suite here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvGn6ympK1gY7ssi=xL7YdjOCF1xrMrkF

[@jasbirkaur5795]

The King of fruit is durian of course! We have it in our backyard. Have you tried it?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is! No not yet, the smell puts us off! 🤣

[@cherylsemrau7100]

My favourite pizza is chicken and pineapple.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Nice!

[@user-lq4ux3bs8p]

King of fruits is the fantastic - Durian😊. Did you try it when you were in Asia? Durian ice cream was quite a taste sensation.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is! No we haven't yet, the smell really put us off!

[@garyaughton4444]

Oldest currency must be the British pound.

[@joannedelaney3866]

I was thinking that also 😊

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You are both correct £££££

[@joannedelaney3866]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel YEY! well done @garyaughton4444 🎉🎉

[@RosemullionView]

You seemed to be having breakfast on a table with a gang of other people - what was happening there?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol! 🤣

[@bellhurst3905]

excellent video ... you guys are awesome.. great cabin

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! We loved our suite!

[@sailingfalcornwall1405]

Looks like you both really really enjoyed yourselves - great vlog, thanks x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We certainly did!

[@yvonnemulvihill4456]

Great video many thanks and entertaining as always 🎉🎉

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@brigidconroy2111]

BITE your tongue it is gorgeous ❤ terrible to be forced to look at that view😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

LOL we someone had to do it! 😂

[@rickinnes]

Well done Video! We never get tired of cruising out of Vancouver to Alaska.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! Hope we get to cruise out of Vancouver again one day!

[@MichelleHatton-d9h]

Love the vlog, and noticed Paul’s Godfather t shirt!! Love it!! Where can I find one guys ?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We bought it from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. Check they may have an online shop?

[@MichelleHatton-d9h]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will check it out…..or tell Hubby we need to go to Vegas 😂

[@brigidconroy2111]

Oh yum Beecher cheese is west coast royalty it is an artisan cheese that is a hybrid cheddar Gruyère. Oh baby ❤😂 Carole you can have your fruit plate I am here for the cardiologist cheese plate Have you ever tried Boursin. Higher buttterfat than butter put that on toast slice of tomato balsalmic drizzle a little torn basil and hallelujah taste buds❤

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

That’s hilarious, Boursin is one of our favourites, top tip, roast some tomatoes in the oven with a block of Boursin some fresh herds and a drizzle of olive oil. Once it’s all broken down stir some cooked past into it. Delicious 😋

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel oooh that sounds delish👏

[@DenaInWyo]

Brigid, it's my favorite cheese EVER. The smoke flagship is my very favorite. We can actually get Beecher's mac and cheese in the frozen section all the way in the frozen tundra that is WY. For a price, unfortunately.

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@DenaInWyo Sometimes the price is right Sadly Nordstrom’s Cafe used to use Beecher’s cheese But it doesn’t anymore darn it at least not in NV Cheeseheads unite even if you are not from Wisconsin 😂

[@DenaInWyo]

@@brigidconroy2111 VERY VERY rarely I'll see it pop up in grocery stores in places like WY or ND. An easy access good substitute (not exactly the same, but scratches the itch) is Old Croc smoked cheddar. It's even got some of the little calcium crystals in it that are bizarrely delightful.

[@Mollymoondust]

Oldest currency.. The pound?? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Spot on! 😍

[@peggy2429]

What a beautiful deck you had

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We did!

[@rebeccalyons1327]

Shekel

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No Sterling!

[@rickinnes]

I was confused - did I see you sailed up the west coast of Vancouver Island instead of the scenic route up the inside passage between Van Island and BC coast ?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We did! My animated map was wrong, apologies!

[@rickinnes]

Oh good - so cool coming back as you have inside passage in the day time . Glad you did that route .

[@janemayhew1442]

Hi both, This is a great cruise , all looks very nice, 😊

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Jane it was a great week!

[@mrbbt2220]

Pound sterling g is the oldest currency....

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is, well done you’d think being English we would have got this but we didn’t, I blame the cocktails🤣🤣

[@rebeccalyons1327]

I’m surprised there aren’t two recliners.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sure if we asked they would of provided another, however we didn't use that one in Alaska+

[@Mollymoondust]

King of fruit... Mango??? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No not a Mango!

[@Mollymoondust]

Bugger... Really 😂 😂 😂

[@wendynikkel6953]

We call eggy bread “ French toast”

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes French Toast!

[@tamiw1903]

Eggie bread is given an exotic sounding title "French Toast " 😁

[@tamiw1903]

Forgot to say.... in USA...

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol that does sound more exotic!

[@angelaharmon2543]

We call it French toast.🙂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

😀

[@cherylsemrau7100]

French toast. I have it with syrup.

[@Dillondynasty]

Drachma

[@SusanNixon-m7n]

As usual, love your vlogs!! Thank you

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsChrystophe]

In Dutch it is ‘wentelteefjes’,

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thank you!

[@joepverlaan575]

"Wentelteefjes" usually with (caramelised) sugar and cinamom. Yum!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sound delicious!

[@VeldboerMike]

Durian-king of fruits

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You definitely know your fruit 😊😊

[@brigidconroy2111]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel WHY!!!! They stink Really Stink and do not taste good to me but a bunch of people I work with are bonkers over it