Bram, it truly moved my spirit to see your dedication to my Mom on this video. I know she happily raised an elegant glass in Heaven and said,"Cheers, my friend!" for your recognition. My gratitude for this kindness cannot be measured. She adored your videos from the beginning, for you are a master of wit, charm, and video artistry. You made me laugh because my Mom and Dad always found the bars first as well! Muster with a drink in hand! Speaking of which, I feel fortunate to have had the luxury of skipping the muster drill via RUclips video magic, but you had to sit through it all. Yikes! I am so sorry they are not doing E-Musters, or "arrive only at your assembly station" musters. I personally have never seen a more confusing style of cruise ship (I am sure they do exist, this is the first time I have ever seen one in video format) - everything looked the same! I can understand why you felt turned around on board. It was fun getting a little lost though - that is all part of the experience, right? I wonder, were you on a transition cruise (new staff turn-around, or old staff about to leave/not caring, etc.)? It seemed like no one knew what they were doing and they were just getting their feet wet, so to speak. Me and Jamie's anniversary always falls during transition time, so the service is usually subpar compared to cruises we have taken at other times of the year. It could also be that MSC service reigns supreme in less than stellar service - who knows? I will be overjoyed to see more videos in this series to see if the experience improves for both you and Mellie! I will raise a crystal glass filled with the finest Prosecco and say my deepest thanks to you, once more!
You are clearly the daughter of your mother 😊 The fact that your dad took the time to inform me of her passing was mindblowing to me. Although I never had the luxury of meeting her, I feel I know her a bit and was blessed with all her kind words, which will be in the comments for eternity. 😎
Hi, Bram! Happy to see you back! I have sailed twice with MSC in the Caribbean and it was a very smooth 10 minute embarkation process. We did the muster drill, I believe, on the TV in the room, and we went to the assembly station. Done! Maybe that is just in the Caribbean. Every cruise and every person has a different experience. All cruise lines should have a conference on how to proceed with embarkation and drill so that everyone is on the same page. Excellent video, as always. I am eager to see te rest of this series.
I did that 2 years ago, the same way. So I was shocked to see they changed it. If I ever do MSC Yacht Club again, it will be in the Caribbean area. With US passengers. This one was 90% Russian, 5% Chinese and 5% Italian, French and Spanish. It was "different" 🥴
Thanks for taking us along with you on you embarkation experience, not sure if MSC or the Yacht Club is for me based on what I'm seeing so far. looking forward to seeing the rest of your vlogs though. Hope you had a wonderful cruise.
Our experience of Yacht Club on MSC Euribia was completely different. From arriving at check in at Southampton to being on board, 10 minutes. Same table and waiters for all meals, service was quick but not rushed.
Another good video, I'm looking forward to this new series as I'm interested in trying MSC's Yacht Club in the future when I save up for trip. I like Mel's description "cruisers with benefits", that made me giggle. Enjoy the benefits!
I complain a lot, but I always recommend it. But the recommenfation comes with some warnings as you will discover throughout the vlogs. But: I always say: the only way to MSC is YC.
Been looking forward to this series , we are ncl haven cruisers and always wondered what yatch club and msc are like you hear so many strange things and your video is off to a great amusing start . Think youll need to take a bottle with you to get thru the 1 hr muster briefing .thanks for another great video and can’t wait for the rest.great your back Bram
It's a quarter of the price when you compare the two. I guess you get what you pay for. I see the Prima class Haven has been getting a lot of complaints, paying a premium would really set me off. I you ever see me at an MSC muster drill again, I will be fully stocked with drinks! 😅
Thanks, great video, good to see you back! I want to love MSC and I’ve had two decent off-peak cruises with them. But there’s always some weird things that don’t make any sense and make things overcomplicated. The price, however, is always tempting!
Yes, the price is something I will get into further on. Today I focussed the weird and overcomplicatef, there was no other way 😅 Thanks for the support Chris!
Oh boy… this is going to be a fun series! That dining room reminded me of my last Disney cruise, except the service is actually prompt and friendly and there are more kids.
@@BRAMSEASTHEDAY The irony of the Disney cruises is that, because the activities and kids’ clubs keep the little ones well-occupied, it’s very uncommon to see kids unsupervised and running wild on the ship in places or at times that they shouldn’t be.
Loved seeing the 'real' not what the viewer expects to see version. AS always your perspective is spot on to how we like to cruise. What i can tell you is that my Husband would have flipped out in that restaurant! And you are correct that it is the parents not controlling their children, i have come to the conclusion that parents on cruises think that since they are on vacation their children can run amuck..... We were thinking about going on MSC but now I'm not sure LOL looking forward to the next episodes! ANd I am so happy you are back to making your vlogs! Happy Cruising.
Hello Monica, thanks for the support as always. I guess with MSC you get what you pay for. A quarter of the price compared to for example The Haven on NCL will have some issues in return. I will give MSC a third try but only on a Caribbean sailing with a US crowd. I will then ask the butler to fix my app right away, skip the tour and head straight for a bar to stock up on a 70 minute muster drill. 🤣
Hey bram. Good to see you back. Melanie is awesome. But the money for the yacht club is not worth it. You mentioned a few points. But the the worst thing for me would be the diner in the restaurant. The loudness was way too much und you had to wait for everything sooo long. But at least the food seems to be good. Looking forward for the next part.
Wow, they keep the passports? When did you get them back? And a little whinny about the restaurant Bram. They did a good job for a late dinner on the first day. If I am not rushing to a show, a relaxed dinner on vacation is what I am here for! And the linking of the CC is a real security measure that we should all be happy about. It helps prevents someone for booking a trip with someone else's card and then taking a trip on someone else's dime as has happened several times. They just need to work on the glitchy system and do that part at check in.
The passports were returned the next day. I wish they would have told us, so we wouldn't worry about it all day. I totally agree with a relaxed dinner. Note that we reserved this table at 9 pm (but were 10 min late) and we waited almost half an hour just to get a menu and order drinks. Like I said in the video, I'm happy to wait an hour, but at least give me a drink! My prosecco was served at 10 pm. And MSC has embarkation in every port, most people got on in Dubai, 2 days before! As for the cc, they accepted the card for the entire cruise already, why ask again? And why not do it at check in? I agree I was whining but isn't it standard service to get a drink order in and hand out the menu in the first 5 minutes of guest sitting down? Or at least acknowledge their arrival? And after waiting for almost an hour, they push a 3 course meal in under 20 minutes. Not my idea of a relaxed dinner (screaming baby incl). I didn't create this channel to pull people or cruise lines down, but to share my personal experiences. If MSC is honest, they will say I have a point.
I haven’t cruised with MSC yet. Waiting to see how the rest of this vlog series goes before I solidify my opinion. But so far it’s not looking so good for MSC. 😬
I hear ya Brandi. Every ship has a few things I wish other ships would have. And every ship has some things I personally wish they didn't. I still haven't figured out if the good outweigh the bad on MSC...
I enjoyed this vlog, and I can sympathize with the long check in process, and butler tour guide, then the muster lesson, all before getting a drink!! All I want to do, on vacation, is get it started with a drink!! The dinner experience was painfully loud, and why are there young kids disrupting peoples meals at 930pm? And still strollers at the door at 11:15pm, 🫤. I love kids. I have 3, and 9grandchildren. I hope the next day goes smoother! 🥂
At dinner I kept thinking: if I was 10 years old, I would behave even worse if I'm still sitting at that table at 11 pm. It's not the kids, it's the parents. 🤷
you mention that you're worrying that you're complaining too much? Nope. I would be losing my mind. We don't do Haven on NCL but do Vibe and specialty dining only to avoid exactly some of the situations you encountered in the first two videos. Thanks for your transparency and opinions. Best wishes with your new friend and future adventures. Keep on living your best life possible!
We are so happy you are back! You’ve been missed! Nice to see Mellie…enjoyed seeing the group in the recent Le Bistro vlog. You always give us honest reviews and many smiles! All the best. 😊
So now everybody knows where we met 😅. Thanks for the support as always Diane. I'm enjoying making these MSC vlogs. But I'm afraid I'm complaining too much 🙈
You’re manner of delivering information is not Complaining…for us, it’s needed information which you always provide in a thoughtful dialogue. Hubs and I smile when we see you and new adventures. And your lady is gracious, stylish and a beautiful strawberry blonde that adds that another humanizing touch…after all that you’ve been through, you broke the barriers and “live and let live!” Onward “Bram Seas the Day”!
I've been told now we could have just done it on our stateroom tv. But I still don't understand how we could have known... So in the future, no matter how it's done, I'll need more drinks! 😆
Super supportive for any personal decisions you make that are good for you. God bless your journey. From a business aspect/vlog POV… too soon for Melanie. I’m sad cause I really love your content and I want to love it. But I’m thrown off by this.
I respect and appreciate your opinion Michelle! I love it when the comments are sincere. However these vlogs are not a business, they are my life (travels), so I don't make decisions like that. And also, if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have been cruising. But again, I apprecuate your comment a lot Michelle! 😎🙏
Why you filming kids? Bad enough your filming everyone else , camera in everyones face probably makes the crew uncomfortable. Our yacht club was excellent then again we had royal family suite unlike your inside room. Saved 300 bucks wow. Such a spoiled acting child.
@@friarjosephbrewreview I share my experiences. Kids running around the restaurant at 10.30 pm was my experience and that's what you saw. Happy to hear your experience was excellent. Then again you are obviously a lot richer than us. Sorry if I'm complaining too much, I work hard to do all these cruises, maybe our expectations were too high. If you can't respect people that try to save 300 bucks, you are the one acting spoiled. But then again, you were in the Royal Family Suite wow.
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Bram, it truly moved my spirit to see your dedication to my Mom on this video. I know she happily raised an elegant glass in Heaven and said,"Cheers, my friend!" for your recognition. My gratitude for this kindness cannot be measured. She adored your videos from the beginning, for you are a master of wit, charm, and video artistry.
You made me laugh because my Mom and Dad always found the bars first as well! Muster with a drink in hand! Speaking of which, I feel fortunate to have had the luxury of skipping the muster drill via RUclips video magic, but you had to sit through it all. Yikes! I am so sorry they are not doing E-Musters, or "arrive only at your assembly station" musters.
I personally have never seen a more confusing style of cruise ship (I am sure they do exist, this is the first time I have ever seen one in video format) - everything looked the same! I can understand why you felt turned around on board. It was fun getting a little lost though - that is all part of the experience, right?
I wonder, were you on a transition cruise (new staff turn-around, or old staff about to leave/not caring, etc.)? It seemed like no one knew what they were doing and they were just getting their feet wet, so to speak. Me and Jamie's anniversary always falls during transition time, so the service is usually subpar compared to cruises we have taken at other times of the year. It could also be that MSC service reigns supreme in less than stellar service - who knows?
I will be overjoyed to see more videos in this series to see if the experience improves for both you and Mellie! I will raise a crystal glass filled with the finest Prosecco and say my deepest thanks to you, once more!
You are clearly the daughter of your mother 😊
The fact that your dad took the time to inform me of her passing was mindblowing to me. Although I never had the luxury of meeting her, I feel I know her a bit and was blessed with all her kind words, which will be in the comments for eternity. 😎
Thank you Bram, I just saw the dedication to Kim on your MSC Vlog. She would have loved it. Fair winds and following seas.
It's the least I could do to honor her. She gave me so many smiles through the comments. Cheers to Kim! ❤️
Hi, Bram! Happy to see you back! I have sailed twice with MSC in the Caribbean and it was a very smooth 10 minute embarkation process. We did the muster drill, I believe, on the TV in the room, and we went to the assembly station. Done! Maybe that is just in the Caribbean. Every cruise and every person has a different experience. All cruise lines should have a conference on how to proceed with embarkation and drill so that everyone is on the same page. Excellent video, as always. I am eager to see te rest of this series.
I did that 2 years ago, the same way. So I was shocked to see they changed it. If I ever do MSC Yacht Club again, it will be in the Caribbean area. With US passengers. This one was 90% Russian, 5% Chinese and 5% Italian, French and Spanish. It was "different" 🥴
Thanks for taking us along with you on you embarkation experience, not sure if MSC or the Yacht Club is for me based on what I'm seeing so far. looking forward to seeing the rest of your vlogs though. Hope you had a wonderful cruise.
Thanks for joining us. Not everythung went according to plan 😅
But you'll see some upsides in the next couple of episodes ☝️
Our experience of Yacht Club on MSC Euribia was completely different. From arriving at check in at Southampton to being on board, 10 minutes. Same table and waiters for all meals, service was quick but not rushed.
You're the second to tell me this. We must have had bad luck. Or bad choice of itinerary 🥴
I just had the complete opposite experience on the Euribia. Everything was awesome. Trying the Europa in November
So happy to hear!!! Where did you cruise Simon?
We did Norwegian Fjords .
Not crazy about embarking in the emirates…Rome to Rome next .
Another good video, I'm looking forward to this new series as I'm interested in trying MSC's Yacht Club in the future when I save up for trip. I like Mel's description "cruisers with benefits", that made me giggle. Enjoy the benefits!
I complain a lot, but I always recommend it. But the recommenfation comes with some warnings as you will discover throughout the vlogs. But: I always say: the only way to MSC is YC.
Been looking forward to this series , we are ncl haven cruisers and always wondered what yatch club and msc are like you hear so many strange things and your video is off to a great amusing start . Think youll need to take a bottle with you to get thru the 1 hr muster briefing .thanks for another great video and can’t wait for the rest.great your back Bram
It's a quarter of the price when you compare the two. I guess you get what you pay for. I see the Prima class Haven has been getting a lot of complaints, paying a premium would really set me off. I you ever see me at an MSC muster drill again, I will be fully stocked with drinks! 😅
Thanks, great video, good to see you back! I want to love MSC and I’ve had two decent off-peak cruises with them. But there’s always some weird things that don’t make any sense and make things overcomplicated. The price, however, is always tempting!
Yes, the price is something I will get into further on. Today I focussed the weird and overcomplicatef, there was no other way 😅 Thanks for the support Chris!
Oh boy… this is going to be a fun series! That dining room reminded me of my last Disney cruise, except the service is actually prompt and friendly and there are more kids.
More kids? Noooooooo 🙈🤣
It wasn't the kids actually, but lack of parental guidance that botheted me.
@@BRAMSEASTHEDAY The irony of the Disney cruises is that, because the activities and kids’ clubs keep the little ones well-occupied, it’s very uncommon to see kids unsupervised and running wild on the ship in places or at times that they shouldn’t be.
Loved seeing the 'real' not what the viewer expects to see version. AS always your perspective is spot on to how we like to cruise. What i can tell you is that my Husband would have flipped out in that restaurant! And you are correct that it is the parents not controlling their children, i have come to the conclusion that parents on cruises think that since they are on vacation their children can run amuck..... We were thinking about going on MSC but now I'm not sure LOL looking forward to the next episodes! ANd I am so happy you are back to making your vlogs! Happy Cruising.
Hello Monica, thanks for the support as always. I guess with MSC you get what you pay for. A quarter of the price compared to for example The Haven on NCL will have some issues in return. I will give MSC a third try but only on a Caribbean sailing with a US crowd. I will then ask the butler to fix my app right away, skip the tour and head straight for a bar to stock up on a 70 minute muster drill. 🤣
yesss!! new videos from Bram. got that notification on.
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Hey bram. Good to see you back. Melanie is awesome.
But the money for the yacht club is not worth it. You mentioned a few points. But the the worst thing for me would be the diner in the restaurant. The loudness was way too much und you had to wait for everything sooo long. But at least the food seems to be good.
Looking forward for the next part.
Hi Jens, good to be back! Actually, the Yacht Club is a pretty good deal. We only paid 1350 each for a week. But the experience... More to come! 😇
So excited for this new vlog series Bram!
So excited to share it all! 🥳
❤nice as always! Oh yeah, video was great too 😂
The video was greater than me, right? Thanks for the support, buddy!
@@BRAMSEASTHEDAY I was referring to “Melli”, but ok, if you would feel better: you look nice too Bram 👌🏻😘
Thanks, I think... 😉
Wow, they keep the passports? When did you get them back? And a little whinny about the restaurant Bram. They did a good job for a late dinner on the first day. If I am not rushing to a show, a relaxed dinner on vacation is what I am here for! And the linking of the CC is a real security measure that we should all be happy about. It helps prevents someone for booking a trip with someone else's card and then taking a trip on someone else's dime as has happened several times. They just need to work on the glitchy system and do that part at check in.
The passports were returned the next day. I wish they would have told us, so we wouldn't worry about it all day.
I totally agree with a relaxed dinner. Note that we reserved this table at 9 pm (but were 10 min late) and we waited almost half an hour just to get a menu and order drinks. Like I said in the video, I'm happy to wait an hour, but at least give me a drink! My prosecco was served at 10 pm. And MSC has embarkation in every port, most people got on in Dubai, 2 days before! As for the cc, they accepted the card for the entire cruise already, why ask again? And why not do it at check in? I agree I was whining but isn't it standard service to get a drink order in and hand out the menu in the first 5 minutes of guest sitting down? Or at least acknowledge their arrival? And after waiting for almost an hour, they push a 3 course meal in under 20 minutes. Not my idea of a relaxed dinner (screaming baby incl). I didn't create this channel to pull people or cruise lines down, but to share my personal experiences. If MSC is honest, they will say I have a point.
Oh my gosh a one hour muster drill… 🥴 loved seeing you back on a cruise ship again
I'm having so much fun sharing this cruise. Thanks as always for the support! 😎😎😎
I haven’t cruised with MSC yet. Waiting to see how the rest of this vlog series goes before I solidify my opinion. But so far it’s not looking so good for MSC. 😬
I hear ya Brandi. Every ship has a few things I wish other ships would have. And every ship has some things I personally wish they didn't. I still haven't figured out if the good outweigh the bad on MSC...
I’ll be on that ship soon. They should have Uber on that thing. Thanks for all the info.
It is a very very big ship indeed. After a full week I saw 50%, at most. 😅
I enjoyed this vlog, and I can sympathize with the long check in process, and butler tour guide, then the muster lesson, all before getting a drink!! All I want to do, on vacation, is get it started with a drink!! The dinner experience was painfully loud, and why are there young kids disrupting peoples meals at 930pm? And still strollers at the door at 11:15pm, 🫤. I love kids. I have 3, and 9grandchildren. I hope the next day goes smoother! 🥂
At dinner I kept thinking: if I was 10 years old, I would behave even worse if I'm still sitting at that table at 11 pm. It's not the kids, it's the parents. 🤷
you mention that you're worrying that you're complaining too much? Nope. I would be losing my mind. We don't do Haven on NCL but do Vibe and specialty dining only to avoid exactly some of the situations you encountered in the first two videos. Thanks for your transparency and opinions. Best wishes with your new friend and future adventures. Keep on living your best life possible!
Thanks Jim! 😊
Perhaps you could call this latest installment, “Bram saves the ship from an unscheduled fire drill.”
But do I save it? 🤣🤣🤣
Melle Mel in the place to be!
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Does that make me Grandmaster Flash? 😅
@@BRAMSEASTHEDAYit sure does! Harking back to the radio days of yore!
Was that seriously the bread service?
There is a buffet area to get more but this was good enough for us so I didn't check it out.
Hello Bram why did they keep your passport?
Immigration purposes. I was NOT comfortable with that. But I got it back the next day.
We are so happy you are back! You’ve been missed! Nice to see Mellie…enjoyed seeing the group in the recent Le Bistro vlog.
You always give us honest reviews and many smiles! All the best. 😊
So now everybody knows where we met 😅. Thanks for the support as always Diane. I'm enjoying making these MSC vlogs. But I'm afraid I'm complaining too much 🙈
You’re manner of delivering information is not
Complaining…for us, it’s needed information which you always provide in a thoughtful dialogue. Hubs and I smile when we see you and new adventures. And your lady is gracious, stylish and a beautiful strawberry blonde that adds that another humanizing touch…after all that you’ve been through, you broke the barriers and “live and let live!”
Onward “Bram Seas the Day”!
This vlog gave me embarkation anxiety 🤪 I’d need many drinks to deal with all that wasted time! 🤯🤬😭
I've been told now we could have just done it on our stateroom tv. But I still don't understand how we could have known... So in the future, no matter how it's done, I'll need more drinks! 😆
@@BRAMSEASTHEDAY yup! 😂
One hour ten minute muster drill? 40 minute drink time? Passport out if my possession for 24 hours in a different country? Dear Lord, give me strength
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Love your vids! But sir, sometimes you come across as a little 'angry'?
If you referring to the muster drill part: it's because I was 🤣
And if not: my resting bitch face I guess 🤣🤣🤣
Super supportive for any personal decisions you make that are good for you. God bless your journey. From a business aspect/vlog POV… too soon for Melanie. I’m sad cause I really love your content and I want to love it. But I’m thrown off by this.
I respect and appreciate your opinion Michelle! I love it when the comments are sincere. However these vlogs are not a business, they are my life (travels), so I don't make decisions like that. And also, if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have been cruising. But again, I apprecuate your comment a lot Michelle! 😎🙏
Why you filming kids? Bad enough your filming everyone else , camera in everyones face probably makes the crew uncomfortable. Our yacht club was excellent then again we had royal family suite unlike your inside room. Saved 300 bucks wow. Such a spoiled acting child.
@@friarjosephbrewreview I share my experiences. Kids running around the restaurant at 10.30 pm was my experience and that's what you saw. Happy to hear your experience was excellent. Then again you are obviously a lot richer than us. Sorry if I'm complaining too much, I work hard to do all these cruises, maybe our expectations were too high. If you can't respect people that try to save 300 bucks, you are the one acting spoiled. But then again, you were in the Royal Family Suite wow.