Holland America Rotterdam Caribbean Cruise - Aruba, Curacao, Half Moon Cay, BB King- Full Ship Tour

Travel with me on fun-filled week onboard the Holland America Line Rotterdam cruise ship. I had such a fabulous time with special new friends, old friends, amazing service, entertainment and dining. Although the ship departs from Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale, I flew to Miami International Airport - MIA for my American Air non-stop to/from Austin. Get a taste of life onboard with dining, games and entertainment led by my friends in the entertainment staff like Tomas Zwart Snoeck, Kimberly Wells, Clayton Lyndsey and Noah Watkins. See my Obstructed View Balcony Cabin, #4051. Listen to the amazing BB King's Blues Club at Sea All-Stars with lead singers Shawn Sounds and Vanessa Ferguson, Jake Daniels on sax, Elijah Hall on trumpet, Jon Jones on bass, Sam “Bamm” Johnson on drums and Stanyos Young on the keys; Lincoln Center Stage and BBC Earth in Concert with Alice Martelli on piano, Aleks Gargol on the viola, Alex Lee on violin and Joe Isom on cello; Billboard Onboard with Zach Ivy and Emma Sundvik; Rolling Stone Rock Room with Tommy Richardson and Patrick Dinnsen on guitar, Poyee Yancy on bass, Ethan Johnson on drums and Rachel Whorton on the keys. Dine with me at the complimentary dining venues, the main dining room plus Lido Market, Dive In, New York Pizza and my favorite Grand Dutch Cafe. Enjoy Laughs at BB’s with comedians Steven Scott and Alvin Williams. Sip my favorite cocktails. See what the Greenhouse Spa & Salon thermal spa pass provides. Learn my tips and tricks for the best places to go on the ship, how to dress, and all the activities in our port stops of Aruba, Curacao and Half Moon Cay. Go diving with me in Aruba and Curacao, plus horseback riding and snorkeling in Half Moon Cay
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Thank you so much to my Holland America Line friends Michelle Sutter, Ashley Vaughan, Ila Zimmermann, Tara Schreiner Forster, Jason Douglas and my special co-stars this week including the amazing HAL staff and entertainers plus my colleagues and fellow passengers. What a fun week!
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Lainey Melnick
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Dream Vacations - Lainey Melnick & Assoc
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Chapters
0:00 Credits
0:22 Intro
1:14 Austin Airport
1:29 Arrival Miami Airport
2:54 Port Everglades Check In
4:52 Onboard Rotterdam
6:08 Cabin 4051
11:54 Muster Drill
12:50 Lunch Options
18:21 Spa Tour
22:26 Sail Away
25:53 Main Dining Dinner
27:34 Music Walk After Dinner
29:44 Games with Tomas
30:50 Live Music
33:42 Games with Tomas
35:22 Live Music
37:15 Dancing to the Hits
38:54 Turn Down Service
40:13 Half Moon Cay
47:20 Half Moon Cay Horseback Riding
52:16 Half Moon Cay Lunch
53:49 Half Moon Cay Snorkeling
58:32 Back Onboard
1:01:30 Grand Dutch Cafe
1:02:24 Main Dining Dinner - Formal Night 1
1:03:52 Live Music
1:22:32 Sea Day, Pool, Games with Tomas, Massage, Dining
1:34:42 Main Dining Dinner
1:35:06 Games with Tomas
1:38:11 Laughs at BB’s
1:38:46 Live Music
1:41:40 Aruba
2:08:23 Main Dining Dinner
2:09:02 Live Music
2:19:44 Dancing to the Hits
2:20:34 Curacao
2:39:57 Back Onboard
2:40:51 BBC Planet Earth in Concert
2:44:31 Main Dining Dinner
2:45:04 Live Music
2:55:07 Sea Day
2:56:40 Main Dining Dinner - Formal Night 2
2:57:50 Games with Tomas (I’m a contestant)
3:05:02 Laughs at BB’s
3:05:54 Live Music
3:07:45 Turn Down
3:08:17 Sea Day - Last Day
3:09:44 Main Dining Dinner
3:10:42 Live Music
3:20:17 Games with Tomas and Clayton
3:22:16 Live Music
3:33:02 Happy Birthday Asher
3:51:09 Disembarkation
3:54:15 Miami Airport
3:55:55 Wrap Up
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Пікірлер: 39

  • @jeremiahabbott5277
    @jeremiahabbott52775 ай бұрын

    Thank You so much for sharing your experience with us. I was sorta on the fence with a few things and now that I’ve seen this I have definitely decided.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    5 ай бұрын

    Please let me book your vacation: trips.zapier.app/travel-quote

  • @camdenchurch4317
    @camdenchurch43172 жыл бұрын

    After sailing on Norwegian and Carnival, I cannot believe the quality of food in the main dining room on Holland America. The food looks amazing! Along with the ship. Thank you for making such an in-depth video! I hope to see more Holland America videos from you in the future, you have gained a subscriber.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Holland is a level above those lines, more of a premium line. I have some great options for you if you let me book your next vacation!

  • @maedilein6802
    @maedilein6802 Жыл бұрын

    Girl, when you do a video of a cruise, you do a really good video of a cruise. This gave me so much information. You are so full of energy, too. Thanks for this fun and informative tour with you.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you. You are so nice! Book your next vacation with me!

  • @janetming4530
    @janetming45307 ай бұрын

    You did a wonderful job on this video and good on u for not just showing the ship but also the tours. Eating dinner alone and dancing alone takes bravery and u have it in abundance. I wish I weren't so insecure as i do most of my cruising solo. You showed all us solo trailers how to do it....and have fun. We are many's solo trailers,and we Thank you.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    7 ай бұрын

    It wasn’t always easy for me. You have to push through the insecurity and just live your life. Anyone can do it!

  • @terryg7613

    @terryg7613

    6 ай бұрын

    @@LaineyMelnick 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😍😍😍😍

  • @jeandalton7108
    @jeandalton7108 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a beautiful ship! Thank you.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Please let me book your next vacation.

  • @user43147
    @user43147 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciated the embarkation info.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me book your next trip!

  • @ms.marnie
    @ms.marnie5 ай бұрын

    So there's a check in at the Miami Airport for your cruise? Really😊

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    5 ай бұрын

    For the shuttle bus!

  • @lilninibee
    @lilninibee5 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'm looking at this cruise for my 21st birthday and was wondering if the age range is just older people or a mix of young, middle age and older people. It's my first cruise and it's very overwhelming so I want to make sure everything is perfect and enjoyable.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    5 ай бұрын

    If you love live music you’ll love it. There’s a mix. But if you want all adults and a little younger crowd you’d love Virgin Voyages too. You can see my video of that one too. Let me book your birthday! trips.zapier.app/travel-quote

  • @bonniebaird4240
    @bonniebaird42402 жыл бұрын

    It was very hard to hear most of your comments. Maybe a wind screen for your microphone or a clip on microphone would work.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have one but I obviously need a better one! Thank you

  • @Anthony-tr4bh
    @Anthony-tr4bh Жыл бұрын

    How much are the horse riding and snorkeling excursion cost?

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you talking about the ones on the private island? Those excursions must be bought direct from the cruise line so I don’t book them for you.

  • @Anthony-tr4bh

    @Anthony-tr4bh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaineyMelnick yes, oh I see , thank you

  • @keng3508

    @keng3508

    Жыл бұрын

    Half moon cay sting ray adventure awesome ,cheap like $40 protected area about 5 or 6 people at least dozen stingrays ,excellent excursion for the money and we tipped Quincey $20 ,she was awesome, way better than Georgetown sting ray and reef excursion .Best thing about half moon cay is your in CALM water not 5 miles out to sea

  • @keng3508

    @keng3508

    Жыл бұрын

    Big stingrays at half moon cay ,I mean big and intimidating....at first but then you see just how awesome creatures they are,I'll be there again in two more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @a.j.heinrich7222
    @a.j.heinrich7222 Жыл бұрын

    You provide some terrific information and footage on the ship, daily routines, what to expect, etc. But, you really need to take some lessons on camera work and microphone use. Too much movement in camera, too fast in panning, and too much wind and background noise on the microphone. Get a mic that has a fur buffer to cut down on the wind noise, and don't speak with a mask on. Use narration over those times when you have to wear a mask, or when there is a lot of background noise. Also, keep a dust cloth handy to remove debris and "sunscreen" from you lense. Use these tips and you'll see a great uptick in your views.

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your tips. I did go to film school but these videos are authentic and true representations of the trips. Not intended to be perfect technical masterpieces. I appreciate your views. Thank you.

  • @lynngiangrande13

    @lynngiangrande13

    2 ай бұрын

    I think you’re super spunky and fun and love watching your videos but I agree it’s really hard to hear you with the wind. And there’s parts in the video when you’re dancing that the music cuts out. Other than that, I definitely think you’re awesome!

  • @mieke4708
    @mieke4708 Жыл бұрын

    Why ....always your face !....too much your face..I like the information, thats all...love the Holland america line....

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 you can get info anywhere but you only get it from me here. Sorry my face offends you but this channel is about my sharing my travel experiences not just information. I hope you continue to watch.

  • @ronnalewellen2583
    @ronnalewellen2583 Жыл бұрын

    What a waste of food with that attitude!

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean?

  • @DINMIR1973
    @DINMIR1973 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the upload.... We dont like how you waste your food. Ordering multiple items and not eating them all.... Order less... and eat the item. Next time try something new... Your behavior makes cruising more expensive...

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    I share with people

  • @DINMIR1973

    @DINMIR1973

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaineyMelnick okey.... thanks. In that case you can order more food:))

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DINMIR1973 Thank you 😅

  • @keng3508
    @keng3508 Жыл бұрын

    10 more days and hello port everglades

  • @LaineyMelnick

    @LaineyMelnick

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m here now. It’s beautiful! Let me book your next trip!

  • @keng3508

    @keng3508

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaineyMelnick thank you!!

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