Ponta Delgada: Crater Lakes and Pineapple Farm | Transatlantic Vlog Ep 1 | Holland America

Explore the Atlantic, enroute Europe, discovering Crater Lakes and a Pineapple Farm in Ponta Delgada! 🎯 See all of our Holland America content!:     https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCdKjjN4xKafoF1brlxwXp0j2GRuB-hT Welcome to Episode 1 of our 4-part Transatlantic Vlog series with Holland America Rotterdam. In this episode, we set sail across the Atlantic, spending six days enjoying onboard activities and relaxing at sea, before our first port - Ponta Delgada, Azores. There, we explore the stunning Sete Cidades Crater Lake (in English, 'Seven Cities') with its vibrant blue and green waters. Then, we visit an early 20th c pineapple farm to experience the unique Azorean cultivation process, making for a perfect mix of adventure and tranquility. This series covers: Ponta Delgada, Azores We visit the beautiful Seven Cities Crater Lake and a pineapple farm, learning about the traditional method of using greenhouses. Brest, France We venture out to the Brest Naval Monument, honoring the sacrifices of French sailors during World War I and II. The monument offers panoramic views of the harbor and a deep connection to naval history. Portland, England We visit Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens, home to over 600 wild swans, and beautiful historical gardens, with a history dating back to the 11th century. Le Havre, France We explore the WWII Memorial in Le Havre, France, honoring those who fought and died during the war. The memorial is located in a city that was heavily bombed during WWII, and later reconstructed. Dover, England We explore Dover Castle, England’s largest castle, and dating back to the 11th century. We enjoyed the stunning views, and rich history as a military stronghold and wartime headquarters. Rotterdam, The Netherlands We explore the namesake city of our ship over a few days, and celebrate with the locals during "King's Day". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember to subscribe to our channel, like (if you do of course), select the reminder bell & make comments - every comment will be answered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to join our FB Group, if you like, to further engage chatting about cruising: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innocentsabroad/about ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for watching! #hollandamerica #transatlantic #rotterdam 00:00 Start 01:58 Sail Away (Port Everglades) 03:21 B.B. King's Blues Club 06:36 Billboard Onboard 09:22 Stuff to do at Sea 10:01 Rolling Stone Rock Room 10:49 Ponta Delgada, Azores 12:44 Sete Cidades Crater Lake 14:21 Arruda Pineapple Farm