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Tom and Dom Travel
Великобритания
Добавлен 5 июн 2014
We are Tom and Dom and we love to travel. We have done many land-based holidays and city breaks but experienced our first cruise on MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021. Many cruises later, with a variety of lines, we can now say we are officially hooked. When not cruising we can be found in South West Wales where Tom works for a charity founded by His Majesty The King and Dom is a Teacher and Head of Year in a Secondary school.
Our mission is to provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We have focus on showcasing a modern way of cruising.
Whilst travelling we review all elements that make up a great trip including food, entertainment, service and accommodation
Featured writers for Sail Away Magazine
CLIA Choose Cruise member 2024
Our mission is to provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We have focus on showcasing a modern way of cruising.
Whilst travelling we review all elements that make up a great trip including food, entertainment, service and accommodation
Featured writers for Sail Away Magazine
CLIA Choose Cruise member 2024
Our Guide to Southampton's MUST SEE Attractions! Make the most of your visit!
This is our guide on things to do in Southampton. We visited a number of attractions across the city and we are sharing these with you so that you can make the most of your time in Southampton. We visited the Seacity Museum where we got to experience Southampton's Titanic History. Next we took a look in the Southampton Art Gallery which has many exhibitions displaying renaissance to modern day art. We visited God's House Tower where we uncovered a hidden cruise view point! One of the highlights was a trip to the Tudor House and Garden where we learnt about lives of Southampton residences from days gone by. We finally got to experience Stakks Pancake house in the Marland Shopping Centre. W...
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Our Rhine River Cruise: Setting Sail, First Lock & The Black Forest - Riviera Travel DAY 3 VLOG
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On day 3 of our Riviera Travel Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine River Cruise we left the Basel, Switzerland for Breisach Germany. Sailing along the Rhine was picturesque, and we spent the early morning enjoying the weather and views. We also got to experience our first river lock! For lunch we dined in the Bistro, a popular additional dining venue onboard, and had a fantastic experience....
Our Swiss River Cruise Adventure: Lucerne and Stanserhorn on Riviera's Geoffrey Chaucer - DAY 2 VLOG
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On day 2 of our Riviera Travel Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine River Cruise we had an excursion to experience some traditional Swiss cuisine. We travelled from Basel to Lucerne and spent the morning exploring the city and visiting the iconic Chapel Bridge. In the afternoon we were travelled to the Stanserhorn. We travelled on the funicular and also the one-of-a-kind Cabrio cable car - a...
Our Rhine River Cruise EMBARKATION DAY onboard Riviera Travel’s Geoffrey Chaucer - DAY 1 VLOG
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We start on day 1 of our Riviera Travel Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine River Cruise where we embark the ship. We flew from Heathrow Airport to Zurich in Switzerland. All flights and transfers are included with a Riviera Travel River Cruise. After an hour transfer from the airport, we arrived in Basel and made our way onto Riviera Travel’s Geoffrey Chaucer. When we arrived, we were trea...
Riviera Travel's MS Geoffrey Chaucer Diamond Deck Suite CABIN TOUR 311!
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This is our Riviera Travel MS Geoffrey Chaucer Diamond Deck Suite 311 Cabin Tour which is located on the Deck 3. We were invited onboard by Riviera Travel on a Gastronomy Rhine River Cruise and we visited locations in Switzerland, France and Germany. We have put together this tour in the hopes of it being useful and we hope it gives you a clear indication of what amenities Riviera Travel MS Geo...
Riviera Travel MS Jane Austen SHIP TOUR! What to EXPECT!
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This is our Riviera Travel MS Jane Austen Ship Tour. We were invited onboard by Riviera Travel to celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Paris, France on the Seine. We have put together this tour in the hopes of it being useful and we hope it gives you a clear indication of what amenities Riviera Travel MS Jane Austen has to offer. Book your Riviera River Cruise 👉 tidd.ly/3DSzZzi Riviera Travel MS...
Woodland Guest Pods Tour at Foxtail Barns! Shropshire Wedding Venue!
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We stayed in Woodland Lodge number 3 for 1 night as part of a wedding party. These pods are exclusively used for wedding guests. There are 18 Doubles and 2 Family Woodland Pods, exclusively available for your wedding guests to book for the night of your wedding. Located within easy walking distance of the wedding venue, these quirky Pods are sure to enhance your guests' enjoyment of your big da...
Our FULL Marella Voyager SHIP TOUR - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
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This is our full and complete Marella Voyager Ship Tour. We sailed on Marella Voyager for a 7 night Mediterranean cruise which visited ports in France, Italy and Spain. We have put together this ship tour and guide that is deck by deck covering all venues and areas onboard. We have also included our top hints and tips to help you navigate the ship. If you find any of the information useful plea...
We visit the DYNJANDI Waterfall and Explore ISJAFORDUR!
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We visit the DYNJANDI Waterfall and Explore ISJAFORDUR!
We explore VALENCIA and CELEBRATE Marella Voyager's 1st ANNIVERSARY - DAY 7 and DISEMBARKATION VLOG
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We explore VALENCIA and CELEBRATE Marella Voyager's 1st ANNIVERSARY - DAY 7 and DISEMBARKATION VLOG
We explore Cobh & Spike Island: Ireland’s ULTIMATE Hidden Gems Revealed!
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We explore Cobh & Spike Island: Ireland’s ULTIMATE Hidden Gems Revealed!
We MEET THE CAPTAIN and visit THE EXCHANGE - Our day in Barcelona on Marella Voyager - DAY 6 VLOG
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We MEET THE CAPTAIN and visit THE EXCHANGE - Our day in Barcelona on Marella Voyager - DAY 6 VLOG
THE BEST Pre-Cruise Southampton Hotel? We Experience THE WHITE STAR!
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THE BEST Pre-Cruise Southampton Hotel? We Experience THE WHITE STAR!
We explore TOULON and experience 'THE LOCK IN' in the EXCHANGE on Marella Voyager - DAY 5 VLOG
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We explore TOULON and experience 'THE LOCK IN' in the EXCHANGE on Marella Voyager - DAY 5 VLOG
We explore AKUREYRI! The BEST Experience in Northern Iceland?
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We explore AKUREYRI! The BEST Experience in Northern Iceland?
Our VILLEFRANCHE to MONACO adventure and SILVER FORK experience on Marella Voyager - DAY 4 VLOG
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Our VILLEFRANCHE to MONACO adventure and SILVER FORK experience on Marella Voyager - DAY 4 VLOG
We explore BRUGES! The BEST way to travel from ZEEBRUGGE to BRUGES?
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We explore BRUGES! The BEST way to travel from ZEEBRUGGE to BRUGES?
We travel from LIVORNO to PISA and our DINING CONTROVERSY on Marella Voyager - DAY 3 VLOG
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We travel from LIVORNO to PISA and our DINING CONTROVERSY on Marella Voyager - DAY 3 VLOG
We explore BREMERHAVEN! Things to DO and SEE!
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We explore BREMERHAVEN! Things to DO and SEE!
Our MUSICAL AFTERNOON TEA and FORMAL NIGHT on Marella Voyager - DAY 2 VLOG
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Our MUSICAL AFTERNOON TEA and FORMAL NIGHT on Marella Voyager - DAY 2 VLOG
We visit the EUROMAST! Things to DO and SEE in Rotterdam!
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We visit the EUROMAST! Things to DO and SEE in Rotterdam!
The EASIEST Way To Fly Cruise?? - EMBARKATION DAY Marella Voyager - DAY 1 VLOG
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The EASIEST Way To Fly Cruise?? - EMBARKATION DAY Marella Voyager - DAY 1 VLOG
We visit the SS ROTTERDAM! Things to DO and SEE in Rotterdam!
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We visit the SS ROTTERDAM! Things to DO and SEE in Rotterdam!
We explore HAMBURG! Things to DO and SEE for FREE!
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We explore HAMBURG! Things to DO and SEE for FREE!
Marella Voyager Inside Cabin Tour 10010! An unusual cabin with hidden extras!
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Marella Voyager Inside Cabin Tour 10010! An unusual cabin with hidden extras!
Marella Voyager Large Balcony Cabin Tour and Review 9074! THE BEST BALCONY Cabin Onboard?
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Marella Voyager Large Balcony Cabin Tour and Review 9074! THE BEST BALCONY Cabin Onboard?
Our FULL P&O Iona REVIEW - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
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Our FULL P&O Iona REVIEW - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Our room tour of CASTLE ROOM 20 at Studley Castle!
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Our room tour of CASTLE ROOM 20 at Studley Castle!
We explore BRUGES and it is our FINAL DAY on P&O IONA - DAY 7 and DISEMBARKATION VLOG
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We explore BRUGES and it is our FINAL DAY on P&O IONA - DAY 7 and DISEMBARKATION VLOG
We visit the Rotterdam EUROMAST and experience the LIMELIGHT CLUB and SCHHH on P&O IONA - DAY 6 VLOG
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We visit the Rotterdam EUROMAST and experience the LIMELIGHT CLUB and SCHHH on P&O IONA - DAY 6 VLOG
£10 for Eggs on Toast?! No wonder we go to Spoons! 😂That room looks amazing! Always wanted to try a river cruise, the views are so pretty!
Thanks for watching! We would absolutely recommend a river cruise
Unless you are an alcoholic the drinks package is not good value for money. Although we did meet some people who spent half there time sozzled and never got up until noon every day. I would suggest that they have a serious problem but they probably made good use of the drunks package.
Thanks for your comment. We enjoyed having the drinks package as it meant we didn’t have to worry about any additional costs.
jimmy cricket i think he used to entertain the troops in the first world war and then in the second one
Haha it could be true 🤣
Can you drink in MSC theatre?
Yes you can. You will have to take it from a bar with you as there is no bar service in the theatre
Excellent tour. Pleased I found your channel. I appreciated the clear, calm and effective narration.
Thank you so much for watching. Do you have a cruise booked on Voyager?
Great to hear from you. Don't have a booking yet, but last year experienced a carabean cruise with one of the Marella ships.
Fantastic!
I loved Southampton! Particularly the Ocean Village!
That’s a very popular spot especially in the summer
Thanks! Will be visiting in June before a cruise. Very useful. I tried to book a room at the White Star but they were already full for some of my nights.
That’s for watching. We look forward to hearing how you get on. The White star can be very popular. Hopefully you can visit again in the future.
@TomandDomTravel with luck I'll be fine at the Travelodge
@abrahamclott5604 the Travelodge is fine. It’s very central to the city. We have stayed there a number of times.
@TomandDomTravel Thanks for the reassurance. Very helpful. This is my first visit to the UK and I gave lots of thought to staying in London, but I got such a good rate at Southampton Travelodge that I figured I'm far better off there and taking the train in to London for day trips. And I do want to see some smaller towns too, there are real advantages to being right by the port, and real advantages to having one hotel stay rather than two were I to divide my time. But I can't not make it to the British Museum and at least see some of the iconic London sites!
@abrahamclott5604 the British museum is one of our favourite places to visit. Look out for their free guided exhibition tours
Those pancakes 😍😍. I was in Southampton 2 years ago before a cruise and had no idea there was so much to do. If I'm ever there again, I'll definitely come back to this video for some ideas.
That’s fantastic. Let us know if you are heading back.
Definitely want to try these gone to the sea city museum but never heard of these others! Going to try some next time and also Cobwebs (an ocean liner/ship memorabilia shop!)
That’s great! Thanks for watching. We can’t wait to hear how you get on
@TomandDomTravel thanks! Will be in our next vlog (Queen Victoria!!)
Looking forward to it
Fascinating video thanks Tom and Dom hope to see you soon and Glad you moving to your new house. remember to take those binoculars to enjoy the details out of reach in your travels!
Thanks Steve! Those binoculars are great. Can’t wait to test them out 😀
Great video guys and as a Southampton resident, born & bred, I'm inspired to take a look around, especially that Tavern. So glad you didn't show the disgraceful, dilapidated pier 😊
Our pleasure! Yes that pier isn’t looking great
Hi guys are you going to do a full review of voyager? Be interested in your thoughts compared to other cruise ships. Particularly Marella compared to P and O Thank you
Thanks for the question. Yes we plan to do a review. It will be coming out soon
Looks lovely - I’d never considered joining a cruise by Eurostar - a new one to add to the list!!!
Thanks for watching. It’s a great option especially for those who aren’t keen on flying
Thanks for this. I'll be booking with Cruise Express for sure when we are there in a few weeks time. Such a helpful review / info :)
Thank you for watching. We hope you have a great visit. Here is the link we use to Viator Cruise Express - rb.gy/vd5rtx
@@TomandDomTravel Superb, thanks :)
Hello Tom and Dom. I just want to reach out and say thank you for your amazing and positive holiday reviews. We love watching your videos and are just about to go on an Azura fly cruise based on your review. We love watching your content and thinking you are an amazing couple. Keep up the good work 😊
Wow! Thank you so much. We really appreciate your support. We hope you have an amazing time. Please do let us know how you get on. T&D
We'd so love to cruise on a river boat. It's just SO far for us Aussies! :-) Glad to be able to follow you doing it for us! *hugs*
Thank you for watching. It’s a shame it’s so far. We feel the same about visiting Australia. It’s somewhere we would love to visit
Titisee looks lovely. I’ve always wanted to go to the Black Forest - that cake looks delicious!
Thanks for watching. It really was a beautiful place
Watched this whilst having dinner. The river boat looks so nice! Loved how Dom says YOgurt ha ha - very posh! Lunch looked great and we know Dom loves a burger the pizza looked super too. Gutted you didn’t take part in the cuckoo clock talk……..😊😊 Dinner looked mega too. Keep up the great work gents. ❤
Thanks for watching. Not many call Dom posh. 🤣 It was clocks or cake and of course we went cake! Hope you had a great dinner 😀
Great video but fyi that's not champagne, it's sparkling wine. It's still a great touch by the company!
Thank you. Shall make sure we say that in future posts
Breisach is the nearest German town to where we camped in the 1970s on L'île de rhin - which is in the middle of the Rhine between Breisach and Neuf-Brisach on the French side. (The area has been fought over a lot for centuries) You were also close to the Kaiserstuhl -a single mountain next to the Black Forest which is reputed to be the place in Germany with the best weather! You also went through the historic city of Freiburg-am-Breisgau which is a major university city and was where as a teenage navigator discovered what a one way street was in German eine Einbahnstraße as we went the wrong way down one and were corrected in German oops.
Thanks for watching. We are sure we passed through the university town on the coach. We can confirm the weather was great there!
@@TomandDomTravel I know time was limited but one of the greatest paintings of the German renaissance is on the French side of the river in Colmar - it is the Isenheim Altarpiece. Seeing that piece by Grünewald from 1517 or so which he painted for a plague and leprosy hospital has Christ suffering from a terrible skin complaint and in complete agony It stuck in my mind and was something I valued seeing.
@johncrwarner that’s great to know. Another reason to go back
Thank you another great video. Any mid night snacks as we all know you love them ))
Surprisingly we didn’t. Food in the evening was very filling. No late night food on Riviera except for cookies 🍪
Thank you for showing us what a day is like on a river cruise-we’ve never done one.
Thank you for watching. Each day was a little different experience. Next weeks is another unique one
Thanks for some great travel vids . (As newbie to cruising ) Where is the best place for great cruise deals like the one featured in this vlog.
Thank you! Our go to website for searching for cruises is Iglu. They have an option to list cruises by value. We also use the My Kind Of Cruise App
If we have 2 cabins 4 adults can one of us just make one booking for the table for breakfast lunch dinner? Or do you have make 2 bookings
@@callum9880 one of you can join the virtual queue for the whole group. The system will as you then number of people in your party. 4 adults though should have no problems with getting a walk up table if you wanted to. Please remember embarkation day dinner is always the busiest
How much was the gin tasting in Anderson’s? The chefs for celebration night in horizon is that the same menu as eating in the MDRs?
Thanks for the question. It was around £75 pp when we cruised and it had to be booked at the Andersons bar as soon as you get on.
In the dining rooms what was the biggest table you saw or you could book in the main dining room ?
Thanks for the question. There were a few larger tables of 10-12 persons. We would recommend speaking with the restaurant manager on the day of embarkation and we are sure they will do their best to accommodate you
As good as the one I have had on Britannia last week. Bathroom there was equally compact. Did not use my fridge and with Ambassador having a total ban on any drinks being bought on board on embarkation then not having one in my cabin would not be of great loss.
Thanks for watching. Great to hear it would have little impact on your experience
Hi Tom & Dom, This video is very informative, thank you. I've just booked a cruise aboard Ambience (no drinks package) and I wondered if it's possible to take a free coffee, tea or glass of water from Borough Market to, for example, Centre Court, to drink it there? Similarly, is it possible to take a glass of water from Borough Market to my cabin, to avoid having to pay for the expensive bottled water provided? Thanks.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the question. When we were onboard Ambience passengers were able to take both hot drinks and water out of Borough Market. We often took water back to the cabin at the end of an evening
@@TomandDomTravel Thanks for your prompt reply! That's really useful to know, thank you! 🙂
Thank you. Have a great cruise
I went to see queen anne cunard at town
What did you think?
Just looking at a cruise on Ambience. Without sounding rude, whats the age demographic on Ambassador?
Thanks for the question. The age group is more mature. We would say majority of passengers are 60+
We definitely want to sail Costa in the future. Your experience is exactly what we are looking for {well we might not exactly be looking for 1am parties!} Thanks!
That’s great to hear. Thank you for watching 😄
Hey guys, are Gay Men welcome on Ambassador ? ( Nothing on their website )
Hi, thanks for the question. From our experience cruising has been the most welcoming form of travel. We had no issues on Ambassador
Hi guys, does the buffet on a river cruise ship stay open all day, or is just more formal dining in the evenings? Just wondering what sort of options you have if you didn't fancy table-service dining some evenings?
Thanks for the question. As the ship is much smaller than an ocean cruise the buffet area and main dining room are the same place. Of an evening it is table service only. There is an additional restaurant at the aft of the ship which does offer an alternative choice.
@@TomandDomTravel That's great to know, thanks for replying. Looking forward to the next video :) I'm not allowed on holiday this year so I'm going to have to live my travels through you guys for the moment. Maybe next year!
Thank you. Fingers crossed you can make up for it when you can travel
Surprisingly Laura would have eaten the sprouts. Lizzy would have been trying to give hers away 😂
Haha. Would you both have enjoyed the Cable car?
@ Lizzy definitely would, Laura not so much, she’s a wimp!
🤣🤣 we would encourage you
I Loveeeee coco pops it's always my favourite holiday cereal treat.😂😂
Haha thanks for watching. It’s the small things that please us 😀
We just booked a Riviera River Cruise for December! It will be our first. Don’t see many videos about Riviera, so I appreciate these! How is the age range aboard?
Thank you for watching. Cruising with Riviera for us was such a great experience. The age range was very mixed on our sailing we met a teenager cruising with family and a gentleman who was in his 90s
The places you visited looked so lovely.
They were amazing. Absolutely would love to visit again
I found out that the hash browns were always available in the kids area of the buffet but potatoes everywhere else ><
Good find! We should have checked there
The views reminded me of those from Mount Mottarone, by cable car from Stresa, but you were higher up! I’m quite happy to eat sprouts but prefer them to be on the firm side.
Thank you. We must look that up and put it on the list for a future visit.
Great content keep up the good work! I’m a huge fan
Thank you so much! We really appreciate it