Ep. 3 | Circle Japan Cruise on Holland America Westerdam Pros & Cons!

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In this third (and last) episode of our Seattle to Japan cruise vlog, join us for the “journey within the journey” as we share the last segment of our cruise, circumnavigating Japan. Welcome back aboard as we dive into everything that happens “between the ports”. From lively entertainment under the stars, memorable dining onboard, to our rain-soaked adventure in Sokcho, South Korea. We’ll take you through the precarious Kanmon Straights, educate you on the Immigration process and provide our honest assessment of the Good (and the Bad) aboard this ship. Subscribe and follow along as we continue our journey around Japan! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 – Entertainment 5:03 – Dining 7:53 – Kanmon Straights 9:29 – Japan Immigration 10:10 –Sokcho, South Korea 14:16– Westerdam Pros and Cons Holland America Westerdam review: see the pros and cons of our Japan cruise journey, from dining to port logistics. This is the final episode of our circumnavigation of Japan. We are moving past the individual cities to focus on the life between ports, including our honest take on the onboard entertainment and the dining quality across the ship. If you are planning a Holland America Westerdam sailing, we break down exactly what to expect from the daily atmosphere and ship events. We provide a complete cruise food review, covering everything from the Tamarind pop-up restaurant to the English Brunch and Lido Fair. We also tackle the reality of the Japan cruise experience, including immigration processes and our assessment of the good and the bad aspects of the voyage. This includes a breakdown of the cruise pros and cons, such as staff service and navigation versus meal consistency and shuttle costs. Subscribe for weekly travel preparation breakdowns and comment below with your biggest question about your upcoming sailing. #GoTravelLife #HollandAmerica #CruiseJapan #Westerdam #CircleJapan

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