Great video. How was the sailing in and sailing out of the port. Did you get to see the seven sisters waterfalls?
@SportsNutNick5 күн бұрын
How were the pretzels?
@thankfuljourneys4 күн бұрын
The pretzels were excellent! MSC's bakery is our favorite from all the different cruise lines we have taken.
@basssinger479 күн бұрын
Tolle Hintergrundmusik, die ich gerne auf dem Klavier spielen würde. Wie heißt dieses Stück? Ideal wären die Noten dazu! Gerne gegen Bezahlung.
@thankfuljourneys9 күн бұрын
www.epidemicsound.com/track/5D1B2UsP3g/
@basssinger478 күн бұрын
Many, many thanks for your reply. You did me a great favour. Now I am looking for the piano notes.
@nattayaphuket10 күн бұрын
Very informative and nice Video. We would go there same route same ship on the Monday.
@thankfuljourneys9 күн бұрын
Fantastic! Enjoy your trip.
@NLMusique13 күн бұрын
Great video, but I have a question or two. Did you booked any excursions through the cruise line? Some people said you do not need an excursion in Alesund, did you book one? We are thinking of booking on the same ship at the end of September. Which month did you go?
@thankfuljourneys12 күн бұрын
No, we didn't book any excursions with the cruise line. Alesund is easy to explore from the port. We may book an excursion the next time we go so we can venture out further. Our trip was in June of 2023.
@massimodimichele551613 күн бұрын
T
@thankfuljourneys12 күн бұрын
:)
@theamericantravelguy15 күн бұрын
Heading back to Intercontinental Grand Yokohama for the 2nd time myself. I diddnt know about the cruises so cool they Sail all the way to AUSTRALIA!!! Check some of my Japan content also if you like =)
@thankfuljourneys15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I will check out your content "The American Travel Guy".
@moonbeammimi21 күн бұрын
Great video!! 👍👍👍
@thankfuljourneys21 күн бұрын
Thank you 👍
@kateikeda106622 күн бұрын
Love your style of presenting info!!! Looking into Japan and Mexico, as well as British Isle... Keep the videos coming! THANKS!!!
@thankfuljourneys21 күн бұрын
You are so very welcome. Thank you for the comment.
@larrys438323 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@thankfuljourneys23 күн бұрын
Your welcome.
@user-ey4fq4zh9b26 күн бұрын
Delicoius ❤
@thankfuljourneys26 күн бұрын
Yep!
@squapatАй бұрын
Actually, Alert Nunavut is the most northernmost city in the world.
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
Thanks for the insight and watching our video. Longyear Town is the world's northernmost settlement, with a population greater than 1,000.
@JoaquimGracia1207Ай бұрын
Yo he suspendido un viaje por prescripción médica y no me devuelven ni el 50% y no justifican los billetes de avion son poco serios, haré reclamación turística...
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
Ouch, sorry you are having such trouble with them. We have never purchased travel insurance, but your experience makes me think we should. I did find this online. MSC Cruises Cancellation and Refund Policy Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Charge Per Guest 89 - 61 Days Deposit 60 - 46 Days 50% Penalty* 45 - 16 Days 75% Penalty* 15 - 0 Days No refund
@jamesfloyd6510Ай бұрын
❤❤Tokyo
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
日本が大好きです
@shawnbell6392Ай бұрын
Visiting Japan is 100% about the culture, then the experience unfolds from there. Please learn the culture. Harmony and not bothering or disturbing others in the public space is a huge value in the culture. Carry a small plastic bag for trash and dispose of it at your hotel/onboard. Be a breath of fresh air for the locals and not another bad tourist. There are also lot of privacy laws about filming/photographing people. Thanks and good traveling.
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
日本が大好きです
@sand7269Ай бұрын
Great work! Terrific diary of our trip 👍😉🇦🇺
@bobnuytemans4189Ай бұрын
Prachtig schip - vorig jaar in 2023 een reis mee gemaakt naar de Noorse Fjorden - onvergetelijk - alles aan boord wat je maar wensen kan - uitstekend van eten drinken entertainment enz. warm aan te bevelen aan iedereen die zulk een cruise wil meemaken
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
Goed gezegd, en wij zijn het met je eens.
@danispanier6709Ай бұрын
Wunderschönes Video❤
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
Danke
@danispanier6709Ай бұрын
We are going in 4 Weeks🎉🎉
@thankfuljourneysАй бұрын
Have fun!
@darrellq69542 ай бұрын
How was the food compared to NCL or Royal Carribean?
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Cruise food perceptions are highly subjective. We think it is equal to NCL and not as good as Royal Caribbean.
@darrellq69542 ай бұрын
@@thankfuljourneys I guess I will find out soon enough...July 1st for a back to back cruise around Japan....Your tips on Yokohama provided a good overview. You guys didn't take the "red bus" hop on/off bus?
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
@@darrellq6954 That's going to be a great trip! We don't remember the hop-on/hop-off bus option. I think we saw one in Tokyo.
@matinachen22092 ай бұрын
We have group of 12 planing to go the same cruise next year, since cruise start & end at Japan, at casino is charge USD or JPY? Thank you
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
I believe it is in USD. We didn't have many sea days, so we didn't spend much time in the casino. I hope you enjoy your trip! We did.
@tomasmarques80772 ай бұрын
On MSC (Canada) site the transfer from Hamburg Airport to Kiel is not available on the excursions list. I gave them a call but they are helpless. Does anyone know where to purchase them? Going by train is not an option for us as it will be peak season and for sure trains will be packed. For us it will be either MSC transfer or private transfer. Thanks
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
I can try to call the inside TA line for you if you like. I just need your booking number. You can email it to [email protected]. We had to call them for our arrangments and it was added to our booking by MSC.
@tomasmarques80772 ай бұрын
@@thankfuljourneys Many thanks for the help but in the meantime I'm trying to sort it out with MSC Germany once the ship leaves from there
@guysam32422 ай бұрын
Pls tell us where to book the cruise and stay in Japan plssssssssssssss................... Thksssssssssssssssssssss
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
You can find the bookings on the Princess website or a travel agent. As where to stay we always just look for the best deals and use points. Hope this helpsssssssssssssss.
@guysam32422 ай бұрын
Thank you for your info. where did you stay b4 cruise near the Yokohama Port...... or U travel to port from Tokyo??
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
@@guysam3242 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nN2pZbmi16u3YKc.html We stayed in the Kahala Resort because we got a great deal with our credit card. It's at the beginning of the attached video link we made for Yokohama. :)
@guysam32422 ай бұрын
@@thankfuljourneys Thank you deeeeeeeeeeply......Yeahhhhhhh...
@syc0279Ай бұрын
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@hannamarybredenkamp35442 ай бұрын
Guys, thank you so much for this video. You guys have really came as a blessing. I was very sad to see the price to visit "Butcher's Cut", and just want to spoil ourselfs, and then you guys came along🎉 The lamb i was whishing for, I saw on your video, is in the resturant as well, and feel so much better. Many thanks❤
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@darrellq69542 ай бұрын
The food at the food courts in the malls were good? Looking for quick and affordable meals….
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Yes! It was delicious, and there were many other choices that I did not show in the video.
@kcsnew2 ай бұрын
Thank you the exclusive video on the Buffett, no one showed such detailed content, happy you could spot vegetarian section too. Cheers 👍
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@darrellq69542 ай бұрын
With so many ports, how to do you choose what shore excursion to purchase with the ship vs touring yourself? I have a 19 day cruise in july that visit many of these same ports. It could get costly for a family of 4.
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
With a family of 4, the ship excursions can be expensive. We have been there. We will do research on each port and start planning out the top attractions we would like to see. Start with the ship's planned excursions, mimic them, and listen to the enrichment port guide sessions while on board. We didn't have any firm plans for any of the ports; we just had an idea of what we would like to see. This may be a little scary for some, but we prefer the self-guided trips instead of following a group and tour guide. Japan has a fantastic taxi service, with large vans for bigger families waiting at each port. If the port was within walking distance of the city and there was no exciting attraction, we would save the money, walk, and explore. However, if the taxi line is too long, you may need to be flexible and take the ship's shuttle bus. You will undoubtedly save by doing this, but make sure you return at least two hours before the ship's departure time. I always confirm the departure time just before leaving the ship to ensure there aren't any changes. I also take a picture of the port address so I can show it to the taxi driver to get back. They sometimes have maps and a return card address with this information at the port welcome team. Have fun. You are going to love it!
@nmb462 ай бұрын
Are there tables for 2 people or do you sit with other people?
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Yes, there are tables for two. If you are assigned to sit with a large group, find the maître d before dinner and request a table for two. The best time to do this is on the first day and around two hours before the early dinner in your assigned dining area. They may need a day to make the arrangements but should be able to accommodate you. Remember, there may be a lot of other people doing the same thing. Always buddy up to the maître d and remember their names. Hope this helps.
@_Michael_Head_2 ай бұрын
So good!
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@georgerollins63132 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your Seoul journey! It looks like an amazing city to tour. It was great meeting you today! We look forward to seeing many more of your travel and cruise videos!
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Thank you George! It was great talking to you about your cruise journeys. I hope to see you again.
@SH-so5uo2 ай бұрын
WHERE IS REAL FOOD. WHERE IS THR STEAK 🥩 AND LOBSTER 🦞 🤔 WHERE ARE ALL THE DAMN PEOPLE AT🤔IM STICKING WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN
@thankfuljourneys2 ай бұрын
Our Divina food video can be found here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLCZadGAmrDIdmg.html This video was taken on a Transatlantic trip, so it wasn't full (the way we like it). I also like to video early mornings when fewer people are around.
@Armando-nj1pm3 ай бұрын
❤️ *PromoSM*
@estelleboeschen47953 ай бұрын
Wir sind bereits 2017 und 2019 mit der MSC Preziosa gefahren und wir waren bis auf wenige Mängel sehr zufrieden mit dem Service der gesamten Crew, mit der Sauberkeit und Ausstattung des Schiffes, die Speisen sind von sehr guter Qualität und in einem vielseitigem Angebot. Die Getränke sind ein bisschen zu teuer.Die Unterhaltung am Tage wie auch in den Abendstunden ist ist sehr vielseitig und von guter Qualität. Deshalb fahren wir in diesem Jahr wieder mit der Preziosa, das erste Mal nach Corona und wir hoffen, dass sich nichts gravierend verändert hat. ( schrieb hier Lotar Böschen )
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Wir hoffen, dass Sie Ihre bevorstehende MSC-Kreuzfahrt genießen. Wir sind mit vielen Linien unterwegs gewesen und hatten noch nie ein Problem mit MSC.
@alyahareb30403 ай бұрын
how can i resave the shuttle?
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
We reserved our shuttle by calling MSC Cruises. USA (877) 665-4655 - UK 0203 426 3010. Provide your booking number and ask them to add the shuttle service. Hope this helps. :)
@alyahareb30403 ай бұрын
thank you , we just added after seeing your advice , very helpful information feel lackey to find your video explaining this process and availability of the service, again thank you very much
@user-wn4im4og7e3 ай бұрын
Great video ! We want to see Japan via a cruise but the excursions are so expensive and soon add up, did you find it easy to get a shuttle or taxi to and from the ship to these attractions ? Thanks
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, we found reaching the same attractions as the cruise's excursions affordable and accessible. We knew what we wanted to see and usually took a taxi unless the line was long or the taxis were unavailable. The Taxi service was excellent, and they loved sharing information about the area. This was primarily done with Google Translate on our phones. The ship will sometimes have a shuttle service that will take you to the downtown area and provide times to return throughout the day. The cost was $20 per person; they will charge it to your room bill. We always plan to return to the ship at least two hours before the debarkation time they set just to be safe.
@user-wn4im4og7e3 ай бұрын
@thankfuljourneys Brilliant thank you for getting back to me :)
@anniepink943 ай бұрын
Hi! Curious to know if you did the excursions or if it is easy enough to get out of the port on your own to explore?
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the question. We didn’t use any ship excursions. It is very easy to get around to the top attractions from the ports with a little research. We used taxi’s, buses and the ships shuttles depending on situation.
@tessiecauchigera70463 ай бұрын
We are going to to Iceland with msc preziosa in August the easy est to get on board
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Iceland is next on our list! We made videos on the Preziosa, and it's a fantastic ship. We also made a transfer video sharing our port transportation experience. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZiJnpN6ubu4iKM.htmlsi=RhSjtzhhvg28pToG Enjoy your trip!
@tessiecauchigera70463 ай бұрын
We are going to Iceland with msc prziosa from Kiel in August which is the best and best to get on board
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Hi, I think I have answered your question in another post but this video may help with getting onboard. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZiJnpN6ubu4iKM.html
@violet937023 ай бұрын
Your commentary is very dry.......but humorous. I liked it!! You got yourself a subscriber.
@thankfuljourneys3 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@stebear584 ай бұрын
Hi there what time of the year was this it looked cold we go in October 2025
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
It was the end of November.
@AliceYau-tj1mi4 ай бұрын
Your video is excellent. It gives me a lot of information of Diamond Princes, I will get on broad soon.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
@birgittaedman32234 ай бұрын
Very nicely filmed but the music does not enhance this beautiful work, I am sorry to say. Are you obliged to play it?
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I will look into different music that matches the video. We are still learning.
@birgittaedman32234 ай бұрын
Thank you, the video is very nice, indeed ,but as I said the music was, in my opinion, very irritatingly dominating. As you say, Flam is very well worth a visit. With MSC Euribia I visited twice and with other ships several times.
@estelleboeschen47954 ай бұрын
So kennen auch wir MSC. Mit der Qualität des Essens und die Sauberkeit an Bord, wie auch die Freundlichkeit der Crew in allen Bereichen, die abendliche Unterhaltung und der allgemeine Service war für uns bis 2019 immer komplett in Ordnung und sehr zufriedenstellend. Deshalb sind wir auch dieses Jahr 2024 , wieder zurück zu MSC, in der Hoffnung, dass sich nach Corona nicht all zu viel negativ verändert hat.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Wir haben mit MSC nur tolle Erfahrungen gemacht. Im Jahr 2023 waren wir auf fünf verschiedenen Schiffen unterwegs.
@estelleboeschen47954 ай бұрын
Seit 2012 haben wir fast jedes Jahr eine Kreuzfahrt gemacht. Einmal sind wir mit Costa und mit TUI, " Mein Schiff " gefahren. Von Costa waren wir sehr enttäuscht, bei " Mein Schiff " gab es auch zu viel Negatives,deshalb fahren wir wieder in diesem Jahr, zum dritten Mal, mit der MSC " Preziosa ". Danke, für Ihre Antwort !@@thankfuljourneys
@hannamarybredenkamp35444 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Very helpful.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@M3TABLAD34 ай бұрын
W rizz looks rizzful and fun 🗿
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
It was.
@oksanakuzmenko81224 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I have a question: how much cash will I need approximately for 10 day cruise for 2 people? Or is it easier to use credit card? Thank you!
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
We find it easier to use a credit card linked to the ships card or medallion. You do not need any cash on the ship. You do have the option on some ships to pay with cash to cover your ship bill. We only bring cash for the ports incase vendors do not take cards. In Japan you can use an atm machine to pull out Yen. Will this be your first cruise?
@oksanakuzmenko81224 ай бұрын
@@thankfuljourneys thank you! Yes, first Princess cruise and first visit to Japan 😊
@ramonrodriguez48194 ай бұрын
Nice video and good info to know.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@geograph-ology43434 ай бұрын
I found cruising in foreign countries usually best by cruising for the same reasons as you. We have even become river cruising fans. Exceptions to this could be Italy, where you can base yourself in Rome but take highspeed rail day trips to Pompeii, Florence, and Venice. We will be cruising around Japan next year...like you said, all your meals and shows in one place. Good points.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Totally agree! If a back-to-back cruise cannot be found, we will stay in the destinations for a while. Thank you for watching.
@thankfuljourneys4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, and PLEASE hit the like button and subscribe.