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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
My Cruise Review VLOG's
Welcome to my Cruise and Travel Video Blog with detailed review from my Cruises and Travel including Galapagos.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Zuiderdam Sail Away Copenhagen
Holland America Line, MS Zuiderdam sail Away from Oceankaj - Copenhagen Cruise Port July 21, 2018 - Baltic Cruise
Oceankaj, Copenhagen Cruise Port - HAL Zuiderdam Quay C331 (Terminal 1) Costa Favolosa Quay C332 (Terminal 2) MSC Orchestra Quay C333 (Terminal 3)
Oceankaj, Copenhagen Cruise Port - HAL Zuiderdam Quay C331 (Terminal 1) Costa Favolosa Quay C332 (Terminal 2) MSC Orchestra Quay C333 (Terminal 3)
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Uniworld SS Catherine - Burgundy and Rhone River Cruise Review
Uniworld Burgundy & Provence is an all inclusive cruise - excellent food, wine and most excursions included.
Link to full review
Uniworld SS Catherine - Burgundy and Rhone River Cruise Review
Friday, December 15, 2017
7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise
Review:
We have been at a 'Serenade of the Seas' - 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise, November 17th from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades).
Ports of Call were: Key West; Coxen Hole, Roatan; Costa Maya and Cozumel.
A complete VLOG from the cruise with videos form the ship, sail away as well as each port of call:
Serenade of the Seas Western Caribbean Cruise, November 2017 Thursday, December 14, 2017
My Cruise and Travel Reviews
My travel to Galapagos Islands, November 2013
Other travel reviews
Click on pictures for the individual reviews.
Planned Cruises in 2018:
11 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise, Serenade of the Seas.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
My Creative Commons Licensed videos
My Creative Commons cruise ship videos:
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A Creative Commons (CC) license is one of several public copyright licenses that enable the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. A CC license is used when an author wants to give people the right to share, use, and build upon a work that they have created.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
My Cruise Critic Reviews

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise - Serenade of the Seas - from Fort Lauderdale
Ports of Call: Key West; Coxen Hole, Roatan, Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico
Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review
Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review
Nine days Anthem of the Seas, New England & Canada Cruise from Bayonne, visiting Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, Halifax and St. Johns.
Nine Fantastic Days at our Canada and New England Cruise
11 Nights Ultimate Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Equinox from Fort Lauderdale February 2016. Cruise Itinerary: Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida Celebrity
Equinox: Review is for the ship.
Anthem of the Seas Review from April 30 for the 3 Nt. Royal Experience, Paris & Bruges Cruise. Anthem of the Seas,
3 Nt. Royal Experience, Paris & Bruges
Quantum of the Seas 12 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise January 11 to 23, 2015
Quantum of the Seas, new and exciting.
Review of cruise with the Splendour of the Seas - 7 nights 'Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise' from Venice November 7 to 14, 2015.
Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Canada and New England Cruise September 2016
Day 1 - Cape Liberty, Bayonne
Day 2 - At sea
Day 3 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Day 4 - Portland, Maine, USA
Day 5 - Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
Day 6 - At Sea
Day 7 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Day 8 - Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Day 9 - At Sea
and back to Cape Liberty, New Jersey, USA
Read the full review from the Canada and New England Cruise
See the short video from our cruise:
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Circumnavigation of Upper New York Bay
September 22, 2016 Captain Henrik Loft Sørensen got permission to circumnavigation of Upper New York Bay where we were passing the Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline with Anthem of the Seas before passing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on her way for a Canada and New England Cruise.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
11 Nights Ultimate Caribbean Cruise
We have just been at the 11 Nights Ultimate Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Equinox from Fort Lauderdale February 22 to March 4, 2016.
Full reviw can be found at this link
Cruise Itinerary: Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise ship will stay overnight in Cartagena.
I have posted a review form each day at this blog including pictures, video's and daily planner from the cruise.
Some videos from the cruise:
Full reviw can be found at this link
Cruise Itinerary: Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise ship will stay overnight in Cartagena.
I have posted a review form each day at this blog including pictures, video's and daily planner from the cruise.
Some videos from the cruise:
Sunday, November 15, 2015
7 night Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise
We have been on a cruise with the Splendour of the Seas - 7 nights 'Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise' from Venice November 7 to 14, 2015.
Itinerary: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Rhodes, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Split, Croatia; and back to Venice. See the short video from the cruise below.
We did 'Do it yourself' excursions in Dubrovnik (took a shuttle from dock to Old Town), Rhodes (Walking distance) and Split (walking distance). We took an organised excursion to Ephesus, but you could also just take a taxi from Kusadasi (30 minutes).
Despite the late time of the year, we had a fantastic weather on the trip.
Read review of my cruise at Cruise Critic and read my blog from the cruise.
At the blog you vill also find more videos from the cruise.
Video from the cruise and Splendor of the Seas:
Itinerary: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Rhodes, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Split, Croatia; and back to Venice. See the short video from the cruise below.
We did 'Do it yourself' excursions in Dubrovnik (took a shuttle from dock to Old Town), Rhodes (Walking distance) and Split (walking distance). We took an organised excursion to Ephesus, but you could also just take a taxi from Kusadasi (30 minutes).
Despite the late time of the year, we had a fantastic weather on the trip.
Read review of my cruise at Cruise Critic and read my blog from the cruise.
At the blog you vill also find more videos from the cruise.
Video from the cruise and Splendor of the Seas:
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Cruise Videos Anthem of the Seas
Here is a list of my latest Cruise Videos (Anthem of the Seas Cruise):
Video from the cruise:
Anthem of the Seas, Tour of the Ship
Anthem of the Seas Departure from Southampton
Quantum of the Seas vs, Anthem of the Seas - The Differences
Anthem of the Seas, Tour of Cabin 8282
Artwork, Anthem of the Seas
Pulse Spiral Light Sculpture, Anthem of the Seas
Quantum Class Restaurants, Tour of
Video from the cruise:
Anthem of the Seas, Tour of the Ship
Anthem of the Seas Departure from Southampton
Quantum of the Seas vs, Anthem of the Seas - The Differences
Anthem of the Seas, Tour of Cabin 8282
Artwork, Anthem of the Seas
Pulse Spiral Light Sculpture, Anthem of the Seas
Quantum Class Restaurants, Tour of
Thursday, May 7, 2015
3 Night Anthem of the Seas Cruise Review
Here is link to blog with review and
pictures from my Anthem of the Seas cruise - 3 Nt. Royal Experience,
Paris & Bruges, April 30 to May 3, 2015.
A full review of the cruise.
as well as individul post on:
- Differences Quantum of the Seas vs. Anthem of the Seas
- Shops on Anthem
- Cabin 8282
- Wash your Hands
- Cruise Compass and Daily Planner
- Spectra's Cabaret
Review at: anthemoftheseascruise.blogspot.com
A full review of the cruise.
as well as individul post on:
- Differences Quantum of the Seas vs. Anthem of the Seas
- Shops on Anthem
- Cabin 8282
- Wash your Hands
- Cruise Compass and Daily Planner
- Spectra's Cabaret
Review at: anthemoftheseascruise.blogspot.com
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Anthem of the Seas Review
I will post review on my blog. My primary focus is changes in Dynamic Dining, the shows and possible changes from Quantum.
Read my Quantum of the Seas review:
Maiden Transatlantic Voyage, November 2, 2014
12 Nt. Southern Caribbean Cruise, January 11, 2015
Link to the upcoming Anthem Review:
3 Nt. Royal Experience, Paris & Bruges, April 30, 2015
Picture from the float out of Anthem at the Seas at Meyer Werft (Ship yard), February 21, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Venice, Italy
Venice consists of 118 islands, located in the middle of a lagoon in the northwest end of the Adriatic Sea. From the rivers flowing into the sea, released large amounts of silt in the shallow water along the coast, and tidal and ocean current has led to the formation of a series of sand banks around the 51 km long and 14 km wide, serene lagoon.
The houses in Venice is built on wooden poles, and in many places, the buildings are no more than one meter above normal sea. The tide in the Mediterranean is weak, but especially at full moon there is a risk of flooding. there can be several centimeters of water at St. Mark's Square, so you put walking boards out.
The unusual about the city is that it is very quiet. Pedestrians in the narrow streets are separated from traffic channels with few exceptions where the sidewalks goes along canals or streets going over the arched stone bridges.
Since the roads are water, are both the only motorized means of transport in the city.
Al transport by vaporetto motorboats or by gondola.
Below a short video from my Gondola ride at Canal grande and through the narrow canals:
The city has many places unusually picturesque. St. Mark's Square with the big church, the bell tower and the beautiful view out over the water, where the sun sparkles on the green lagoon, inspires many artists.
The city has many magnificent palaces, museums and churches which houses paintings by many famous artists. You can stroll around the narrow streets and observe the unusual surroundings. St. Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge, which crosses the Grand Canal - the city's main road - the many gondolas that still floats on water.
There are many shops in the city is known for - lace and embroidery from lagune¯en Burano and beautiful crystal and glassware from Murano.
Traghetto means "ferry" in Italian and are large gondolas without bow decoration, brocaded chairs.
They are rowed by two oarsmen: one who stands behind the passengers like a traditional gondolier, the other closer to the bow.
There are only three bridges along the the Grand Canal, therefore there are 7 locatons between the railroad station and St. Mark's Basin, where you can cross the canal in a Traghetto. They are used by locals as a fast route across canal. Locals pay 70 cents while tourists pay 2 EUR (2015)
The routes are marked on any good street map of Venice and you will see yellow signs pointing toward the traghetto landings when you are walking along the Canal Grande.
At the end of the video you will find a map with the 7 routes marked
The houses in Venice is built on wooden poles, and in many places, the buildings are no more than one meter above normal sea. The tide in the Mediterranean is weak, but especially at full moon there is a risk of flooding. there can be several centimeters of water at St. Mark's Square, so you put walking boards out.
The unusual about the city is that it is very quiet. Pedestrians in the narrow streets are separated from traffic channels with few exceptions where the sidewalks goes along canals or streets going over the arched stone bridges.
Since the roads are water, are both the only motorized means of transport in the city.
Al transport by vaporetto motorboats or by gondola.
Below a short video from my Gondola ride at Canal grande and through the narrow canals:
The city has many places unusually picturesque. St. Mark's Square with the big church, the bell tower and the beautiful view out over the water, where the sun sparkles on the green lagoon, inspires many artists.
The city has many magnificent palaces, museums and churches which houses paintings by many famous artists. You can stroll around the narrow streets and observe the unusual surroundings. St. Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge, which crosses the Grand Canal - the city's main road - the many gondolas that still floats on water.
There are many shops in the city is known for - lace and embroidery from lagune¯en Burano and beautiful crystal and glassware from Murano.
Traghetto means "ferry" in Italian and are large gondolas without bow decoration, brocaded chairs.
They are rowed by two oarsmen: one who stands behind the passengers like a traditional gondolier, the other closer to the bow.
There are only three bridges along the the Grand Canal, therefore there are 7 locatons between the railroad station and St. Mark's Basin, where you can cross the canal in a Traghetto. They are used by locals as a fast route across canal. Locals pay 70 cents while tourists pay 2 EUR (2015)
The routes are marked on any good street map of Venice and you will see yellow signs pointing toward the traghetto landings when you are walking along the Canal Grande.
At the end of the video you will find a map with the 7 routes marked
Sunday, April 12, 2015
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
First weekend of April (Eastern) we did stay four nights at JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa.
The hotel is located at the man-made Isola delle Rose (previously Sacca Sessola), one of the largest islands in the Venetian lagoon and covers an area of roughly 40 acres. After being established towards the end of the 19th century,
it previously formed home to a series of hospitals.
The island is 20 minutes by boat from the historic center of Venice, St Mark’s Square, and the city’s cultural gems.
The hotel is operating a complimentary shuttle service to St Mark’s Square.
Basically there is three ways to get to Isola delle Rose island from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Fastes and most expensive is a Water Taxi from the airport. Most convenient and slowest (2 hours) is the Alilaguna Waters Bus from the airport to St Mark’s Square.
See video from the Alilaguna tour:
... and then catch the shuttle boat to the hotel:
It’s also possible to take the public bus from airport to Venezia Piazzale Roma (Line 5) and the Waters bus to St Mark’s Square.
Marriott are operating some early shuttle boats from the resort to to Venezia Piazzale Roma. First shuttle boat to St Mark’s Square is at 9 am (per April 2015).
The buildings at Isola delle Rose are transformed into a luxury 5 star hotel and resort with a beautiful park.
See my short review video:
Unfortunately due to construction delays – some parts of Isola delle Rose was not be fully accessible.
Including the Spa and the Dopolavoro Dining Room (announced to open both soon)
I can really recommend this beautiful hotel for those who want to stay away from the crowded city of Venice.
The hotel is located at the man-made Isola delle Rose (previously Sacca Sessola), one of the largest islands in the Venetian lagoon and covers an area of roughly 40 acres. After being established towards the end of the 19th century,
it previously formed home to a series of hospitals.
The island is 20 minutes by boat from the historic center of Venice, St Mark’s Square, and the city’s cultural gems.
The hotel is operating a complimentary shuttle service to St Mark’s Square.
Basically there is three ways to get to Isola delle Rose island from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Fastes and most expensive is a Water Taxi from the airport. Most convenient and slowest (2 hours) is the Alilaguna Waters Bus from the airport to St Mark’s Square.
See video from the Alilaguna tour:
... and then catch the shuttle boat to the hotel:
It’s also possible to take the public bus from airport to Venezia Piazzale Roma (Line 5) and the Waters bus to St Mark’s Square.
Marriott are operating some early shuttle boats from the resort to to Venezia Piazzale Roma. First shuttle boat to St Mark’s Square is at 9 am (per April 2015).
The buildings at Isola delle Rose are transformed into a luxury 5 star hotel and resort with a beautiful park.
See my short review video:
Unfortunately due to construction delays – some parts of Isola delle Rose was not be fully accessible.
Including the Spa and the Dopolavoro Dining Room (announced to open both soon)
I can really recommend this beautiful hotel for those who want to stay away from the crowded city of Venice.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Quantum of the Seas, Southern caribbean Cruise
We have been at The 12 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise on Quantum of the Seas from January 11 to January 23.
The cruise did start in Cape Liberty, New Jersey, After 2 days at sea we did visit Labadee in Haiti; San Juan in Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Fort de France in Martinique; Bridgetown in Barbados; Basseterre St. Kitts; and then 3 days at sea, back to Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
More information and a review can be found at: http://quantumcaribbean.blogspot.com
Link to Review at Cruise Critic: Quantum of the Seas, new and exciting.
This is a 12 minutes video from the cruise:
The cruise did start in Cape Liberty, New Jersey, After 2 days at sea we did visit Labadee in Haiti; San Juan in Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Fort de France in Martinique; Bridgetown in Barbados; Basseterre St. Kitts; and then 3 days at sea, back to Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
More information and a review can be found at: http://quantumcaribbean.blogspot.com
Link to Review at Cruise Critic: Quantum of the Seas, new and exciting.
This is a 12 minutes video from the cruise:
... and her is a link to my Youtube Play List with all the video's from the cruise.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Quantum of the Seas Maiden Voyage
See the review and the Video Postcards from the voyage on my blog at this link: Quantum of the Seas Maiden Voyage
Video from the departure from Southampton
Quantum of the Seas emergency stop at Azores
Quantum of the Seas Transatlantic Maiden Voyage - A Review
Quantum of the Seas Arrival New York
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Float out of Quantum of the Seas at Meyer Werft
Float out of Quantum of the Seas.
A short video from the float out of Quantum of the Seas at Meyer Werft Also visit my blog with pictures and videos from the float out (available after August 12th)
River Ems Conveyance september 22st, 2014
The Rive Ems Conveyance is planned to September 22.
Also be back to watch videos form the conveyance.
I will add pictures and videos after the events on this blog.
Follow my Quantum of the Seas reviews:
Also be back to watch videos form the conveyance.
I will add pictures and videos after the events on this blog.
Follow my Quantum of the Seas reviews:
I will be sailing Quantum of the Seas for the Maiden Voyage from Southampton to Cape Liberty NJ in November 2014 as well as a Southern Caribbean Cruise from Cape Liberty in January 2015.
Follow my Video Post Cards and read the review here from November
Follow my Video Post Cards and read the review here from November
Saturday, May 31, 2014
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