I Tried a Traditional British Cruise - It Was Eye Opening
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person. We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time and I came across a few strange rules which I was not expecting. This cruise was very different from any cruise I’ve ever taken before and we had highs and lows that I could never have predicted. Those highs and lows were literal as well, the ship was so rocky and the seas were seriously rough.
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I usually cruise with the casual cruise lines, I love big new exciting cruise ships like the ones that have ropes courses and waterslides, I’ve been skydiving on cruise ships and even tried surfing which was so cool. Taking a traditional cruise on a small ship wasn’t on my radar but when I saw an amazing itinerary sailing with the traditional cruise line Fred Olsen I thought maybe this would be my chance.
Reading their website I saw that it said ‘If after a couple of days on board you find that it is not right for you, we will fly you home and your cruise fare will be refunded.’ I’ve never seen a cruise line promise anything like that before so I figured I had nothing to lose really, and I booked the cruise.
I was nervous, I didn’t know if I’d fit in, I wasn’t sure if there were lots of rules I’d have to follow, I thought I might find it a bit boring to be honest and had no idea how a small ship would handle the notoriously rocky seas on the route I was taking.
We embarked the ship in Newcastle and embarkation was made very easy by the fact that I’d already been sent my luggage tags and tickets pre-cruise so there wasn’t anything for me to organise myself. With most of the big cruise lines you have to remember to print everything you need so this was the first real difference I noticed. This was a really good sign for me that traditional cruising might have some benefits that I hadn’t thought about. I was still nervous but only time would tell if I’d be converted to the more classic style of cruising.
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Hi Emma I have just booked my 1st cruise with MSC don’t usually do cruise but thought I give it a go
I’m a shorts and flip flop guy when I go on holiday and no way am I going to dress up just to eat in some speciality dining
When on holiday I just chill could you please give me any tips on dining when on a cruise
Is there really a new castle at Newcastle?
@@fredashay Well, it depend on what you call new! It was a new castle in 1080....🤣
How much did this cruise cost?
Regarding table sharing. Princess still has it. Especially I and my mom like dine when we actually ready for dinner. And we travel as solo cruisers so for us it's normal to share table...
This actually feels like a cruise that might tempt me. I like the more upscale vibe, socialness, and frankly feeling like I am on a boat is nice. I don’t want to be a giant crowded city on the water.
Try Oceania, all smaller ships, all about service. Very nice
Me too!!!
Royal Caribbean was like this 30-35yrs ago. Back then wasn't a Family Line, didn't have many Cabin's hold more then 2 passengers and at 22yrs old was only 2 other passengers onboard younger then Wife and me. It had Tea Time. Buffet during day and nite required shirt/pants, no Swimsuits even with cover ups. At nite it had Waiters, tables had Candles and Table Clothes. Been sticking with Ships that Cruise with 2000 or less and on longer 10+ nites and never feel crowded. At least until is no more smaller ship left.
Its funny I was just thinking the same thing and I was trying to ponder why, because I'm not crazy about small spaces, so I always assumed if I went on a cruise bigger would be better, but a giant crowded city at sea doesn't sound much fun!
I agree if there was an option like this , but with out sharing a table at diner I would be well up for it. Those large cruise ships look like they are defying physics and I am not a boisterous party person.
The two duvets are actually common in Scandinavia - each person gets their own! I think it's brilliant, and my husband and I adopted this at home in Chicago.
I don’t like it much, keep getting cold in the night but I understand the logic 😂❤️
My friends in Germany do this and I agree, genius!
Separate rooms even better for when his snoring becomes too much…
That works in our house.
I think it isn't nice. Next step, separate beds.
This would work for my husband and me.
You've sold me. I would definitely love to travel on this ship. Cold weather, no kids roaring around, beautiful decor, good food. Checks all the boxes for me.
Forget watching any other cruise reviewers. Emma's attention to detail and clear and balanced accounts are really excellent and will give you all you need to know.
Thanks so much, I don’t know everything though so definitely recommend the others too!! 😂❤️
About 2 separate duvets - in Finland and partly in other Nordic countries it is rare for a couple to share a duvet, everyone wants to wrap up into a duvet 😄When I was married to a British man for over 20 years, that was one thing we often argued about! After we moved to Finland there was no longer a question about it, always separate blankets!
And yet, she said she kept getting cold by having her own duvet.
@@beccacarrillo Good point! :)
Definitely in Sweden too!
We came back to the U.S. from 2 weeks in Scandinavian. We adopted the 2 duvet system. No more tug a war over the covers. It's right up there with slice bread😅.
That ship looks lovely! I’ve never had any interest in the big cruise ships (too many people for my introvert self) but this is something I could enjoy. I’d say it definitely looks vintage rather than dated.
Yes!! I like that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I agree
The smaller boat does have a great feel about it, but I was worried I'd get bored with it if I was on board longer than say, two weeks
The ship had a complete refit when it was bought by Fred Olsen 2 years ago so definitely not dated. It has a classic look.
@@bsimpson6204 I was on it 93 days. Be worried. Be very worried.
Your videos are like a TED Talk on how to be a pleasant human being. I always feel better about the world after watching.
Excellent comment.
Oh my goodness, this might be the kindest comment ever. That’s all I want really, people to feel better because of my contents existence. You made 4 days of editing worth it! 😅🙏
I agree. I have no desire to ever go on a cruise. But I find the presentation to not just be informative, but very pleasant.
Perfect! Also love Emma's consistently honest, positive vibe -- especially her ability to have a laugh about all the little oddities that would irritate a younger soul.
Best comment on the internet!!!
That looks absolutely charming… I love a ship with personality and as much as I love the new contemporary styled interiors, there’s a real romance about these more traditional ships that’s super appealing
So true! 😀❤️
I love everything about it. Haven’t been on a cruise yet, but this British “style” is what I’d like.
Fred Olsen is great. They often offer cruises with a free drinks package as well. The food is great too.
Lol the “my way” comment surprised me! I’ve never been to a funeral that this song is played in the US. As a nj/nyc person, it’s known more as a lounge or piano bar song. Or karaoke! Def no death association.
AGREED! 😁 😉👍🏽
My friend’s celebration of life had a slideshow set to My Way this January in Virginia. Hadn’t heard it at a funeral before, but her celebration was secular and beach themed.
Her sister told us all that the deceased planned everything for the celebration down to the toothpicks. Yep, she did it her way.
Came down here to say this! Prompted me to google it, and apparently My Way is ranked 75th in popularity for funeral songs. I've never heard it, and I certainly still wouldn't call it a funeral song but... okay. The things you learn on cruise-tube.
I was looking for this comment!! Same sentiment from me as a US citizen :) And I'm from the Southeast but definitely think of it as a lounge/casino/rat pack/movie song. Never at a funeral!
Eurolander here, it's definitely a funeral song for me. Especially with people who died young, though it's most often the Herman Brood version that's played. I've heard it at at least 7 or 8 funerals, again mostly people who due to chronic illness didn't make it to 30.
On a cruise I prefer the late dining shift. When the ship is moored until evening, you can spend more time outside the ship without having to hurry for your dinner. And on days where you have a full day excursion, it's nice to have time to take a shower and put on clean clothes before going to dinner.
Hey, those are good points.
@TheRocco96 I prefer late dining too, and for the same reason. If you're hungry you can always grab a snack off the buffet to tide you over until dinner.
And the bad kids all go to the early seating. Late seating on Royal Caribbean ou of FL was adults, families with well behaved children mostly European and South American and lucky Americans.
@@michaelplunkett8059 Good Point!
Early dinner for me. I'd rather not be eating at the hour I normally bed down.
Your unapologetic frugality is refreshing.
Haha, Thank you! 😁❤️
Top tip! Book your room on a low deck, near the center of the ship if you get seasick! The higher the deck, the more to the outside your room the more it accentuates the motion of the ship. The more "premium" the room, the worse the ride. A window, porthole, sliding glass doors will make your seasickness worse. So at least spend the time in your room in comfort, not feeling ill. Retiring when you feel ill to a high outside cabin will not improve how you feel. Most ships have a virtual window on the TV if you need a "view". Good project for your kids science fair, relative motion on board a ship.
Back in 2000 I sailed to Alaska for 10 days on the Holland America ship Maasdam, which is a sister ship to the Amsterdam, which is now called the Bollette. I loved my time on that ship and am glad her sister ship is in such good hands.
I was on the Noordam to Alaska last year. I wonder if it is the same design. The pool area looked identical. 🤔
I knew that I recognized that ship! We’ve been on both the Masadam and the Amsterdam.
I think the Norwegian Kit Kat’s name translates as Quick Lunch! It’s even pronounced kvik lunch! Ask for a quick lunch in Norwegian and you’ll no doubt get that!
Yum yum!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
If I were to cruise, I’d much prefer a smaller ship. Those big ones look hellish to me - like a city without any nature. The small ones look like a nice hotel.
Recently saw a review on Royal Caribbean’s new menus that was NOT good. Apparently the food is almost cold too. The food on this ship looked delicious.
Btw you kissed a trick. If you have a late table, go to the buffet first and then have a second dinner in the restaurant!
I think I'm a bit old before my time, but I love chilling on a Fred Cruise. The smaller ships just wind up feeling homey, and you bump into and chat to people around the ship. Fred's biggest asset though is their staff, they honestly can't do enough for you.
I love table sharing. It’s a great way to meet new people. Wish it was more common place.
Me too. Much prefer table sharing because of the people you meet.
Same. Out of the 17 cruises I've been on only 2 didn't have it.
Really enjoy your channel, allows me to cruise without cruising lol
Ha ha, I like my side of the deal here too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I'd never heard that 'My Way' was played at funerals. I guess that's my daily new thing learned.
Really? Maybe it isn’t as popular as I think. Every time I google most popular funeral song my way comes up! 😂😂😂
@@EmmaCruises This must be a British thing because I have never heard it at an American funeral. But I can see how the association would be strange.
So nice there were so many chairs with arms all around the ship for disabled and elderly people.
This ship has got character. I love it. ❤
The activities, decor, and meals look tasteful rather than tacky. I would be tempted into my first cruise with the said Fred.
I think that looks like a wonderful ship!
Yay! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
The interesting artwork was by the late much missed Beryl Cook who lived for many years in Plymouth uk. She was one of a kind.
Cocktail pianist here - I know exactly why they played "My Way" - it gets requested way too often! Love your videos Emma!
If it was mostly Midwestern Americans, it'd probably be "Sweet Caroline" instead....
Oh yes I can imagine!!! It’s always at karaoke too! 😂😂😂
Well, I never imagined I would like to cruise again, much less in frigid, rough waters, but this looks utterly delightful!
Cruising is in my past, though I did love it. Somehow I ran across Emma when her cruise blogs were part time...then she made it a full time gig. How eonderfull. She is a marvelous guide to cruising!
She even makes mega ships (almost) exciting. I'm fromer earlier cruise days. This cruise blog about Fred Olson was captivating. If I could, I would go! Emma is excellent in her reviews!
Even if I can't go, Emma describes the experience like being there.
Thank you, Emma.
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
I've been on the big ships and it's not for me.
But this small one YES
I guess Sinatra's 'My Way' is played a lot there because people who were growing up in the 60s would remember this song as a kind of anthem - and when they die, they have it played for the same reason. So all the other people that age are hearing it as an anthem but people outside that generation are thinking 'this is a funeral song'. In 30 years there will probably be a different funeral song...
I have yet to meet a priest who will allow 'My Way' at a funeral. I did ask my old British priest if Shirley Bassey singing Big Spender would be OK for a wedding. Not sure why he drenched me with Holy Water at the next Mass.
17:26 I love how Emma's fellow cruisers can at all times rely on her absolute discretion and commitment to the 'What happens down the red light staircase, stays down the red light staircase' rule.
😂😂
I worked as a consultant on cruise ships, inspecting and adjudicating health & safety, food standards, hygiene and the nasty stuff such as bed bugs. Fred Olsen have always been one of the best rated for all of the above. Before booking a cruise, make sure you know exactly which ship you will be sailing on, and check its ratings (there are some excellent, detailed websites that illustrate current and previous ratings). Personally, because of my work, and cruising so much in the past (and getting paid for it!), I don't go on cruises very much these days, but if I did, I wouldn't go on a cruise if smoking is permitted. My next cruise will probably be with TUI, in the eastern Mediterranean and on one of their German-speaking ships, as I am from Hannover DE.
I can’t imagine anything worse than a cruise ,just travel and be free ,no one telling you when you can eat and finding locals is so much fun
Maybe a coach trip?
I much prefer the freedom of car trips, if you want to stay longer, you can.
On the Calais/Dover ferry after a run to Holland, I bumped into a man I had worked with in the 80s. He was on his way home after a coach trip to the Amalfi Coast. He and I were getting dirty looks from a woman. When he walked away, she asked me if he was a friend of mine. I explained that he wasn't, just an ex-colleague. She then told me that on the outward trip, most people were ready to kill him. With 40 people on a coach and maybe 1,000s on a ship, the chance of being stuck with an idiot is pretty high.
I like the idea of doing it with small children or older people, any situation where it’s hard to move them/their stuff. Or for a relaxing beach kind of vacation where you don’t plan on doing much of anything. Otherwise, I prefer to explore on my own time!
I think it all has it place! Some of us have limitations that make cruises a bit of a relief. Isnt it nice the world is full of options?
Ah.. another armchair cruise with Emma. So relaxing and interesting. You're talented at this! Giving your money back and flying you home if you didn't like it after 2 days. That is amazing...... respect.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 You’re very kind!
You have sold me on a Fred Olsen Cruise! This has to be your best video that I have watched. Very well done.
Awh thanks so much!! If you need any help booking or inspiration we are here: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😀❤️
Still not been on a cruise and almost 60 , maybe Fred Olson would be the right place to try :) I like the laid-back style this seems to have , thankyou for posting
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
We love shared tables. We met two lovely couples from Manchester on our San Francisco to Hawaii and back cruise (pre-pandemic). We still keep in touch. We didn't always have dinner together, but the men took ukelele lessons together. The other ladies took hula lessons, but having to be at a lesson was WAY too structured for me. So I was the designated photographer for the final performance. We aren't a just sit and chat with random people sorts, so this kinda forces us to interact with other people. I dont' know why we don't...we always enjoy meeting new people when we do.....
Awhh, that’s nice!! I think it’s a bit different for me now people come and talk to me all the time so dinner is the only time I have ‘alone’ sometimes (although people do come up at dinner too) 🤣❤️
We are the same. I really missed it last cruise.
Looks like a lovely ship. Restful and tasteful. But like you, we can't do the late dining. It would not cost FO anything to ask customers for their early or late dining preference. It would be the difference between us booking or not booking. And I actually enjoy meeting other people at the dining table. I'm happy to share so it's not a problem for me. Thanks for the review.
They did ask I think, just saved rate guests get less priority 🤫
Cruising has never been a thing,like a mall, until this one, seems very nice, thanks to everyone.
You should do a video on how you stay fit while cruising full time! Don’t know how you do it with all the buffets, drinks, sodas… 🤯
Listening to you is better than actually cruising, no sea sickness! 😅 Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Awwwh,,Thank you! 😁❤️
The Bolette was actually completely refurbished in 2020-21 which is why it all seemed to be in good nick - because it's all brand new!
I like table sharing good chance to meet new folks.
I love smaller ships. I really think I would love this ship and itinerary.
It was so fun to watch how Fred Olsen changed the ship. We typically cruise on HollandAmerica and your ship was like home with differences.
YEAHH!!! I’d like to try HAL. 😀❤️
@@EmmaCruises
The white napkins with the orange stripe is a HAL thing . . . so you will feel right at home. 😊
Seriously though, how have you never done a HAL cruise??!! They are the best.
Good review. We've given up on ocean cruising on these large floating tower blocks and instead have switched to river cruising on small boats (150pax max) on Rhine, Danube etc, so much more relaxing and civilised that the white casino buckets where you are man handled and ships are too large to dock inside town ports and city centres.
You know it’s a traditional British cruise when you see no ice in the soda. 😅
YES! I LOVE IT.
... and a kettle in your cabin 🍮
That horrified me a bit - and also it was Pepsi. Doubly horrified.
That is an interesting observation. As an Aussie, ice is always served in your drinks... I hate it and have to ask for no ice. Wow a place that serves drinks how I like them 😮.
@@williamsstephens I don't mind the Pepsi...but no ice?!! Warm soda is just so unappealing.
I would have been so annoyed, but if I liked the dining room food I would have probably paid the £2/day to change because I am also an early eater. I like dinner 5-6pm. By 8:30 I'd definitely be hangry ☠️
Me too. I'm such an early eater, I can do dinner at 5
On MSC Virtuosa our assigned dining was 9.30pm !!....which meant that when we'd finished our meal, all the drinking venues were full, and there was nowhere to go so we ended up back in our cabin.
like she said you dont HAVE to eat in the main dinning room
I would loathe eating that early! In fact, I wouldn't.
Yes! Same for me. Late eating is for the Spanish, French and Italians.☺
I've never been to a funeral where they played, "My Way." Maybe a British thing? I am American.
Must be! 😂😂😂 Explains a lot!
I’m American and have heard it a few times
Either that or Wind Beneath My Wings
Thanks for the video. We've cruised on the old HAL Amsterdam and it's sister ships many times and it's very interesting to see the Fred Olsen changes to the interior. We may have to try one.
This was the perfect video to discourage me from ever going on a cruise, though Emma is a delightful personality.
I wish it had discouraged me, but I saw it after I put down umpteen $thousands. But you don't need a utube-prez or any such complexity to decide this. Simple:
Do you love travel? Yes => never do a cruise.
I love cruising and that is why I l❤️ve watching Emma. Why are you here?
I've been on a dozen cruises now and never the same line twice. But Fred Olsen hasn't been on my radar. My mum and dad nearly always went for FO (and occasionally P&O), but they loved the formal nights and shared dining tables which I usually avoid. Having watched your video I've now added FO to my todo list, especially for the reasonable drinks and extras prices. Thanks for the interesting video, which RUclips randomly recommended! I've now subscribed. 🙂
I think this cruise line would be a blast the different lounges looked so cool like the tea room and garden room I dont think the ship showed its age really at all im also a late diner so the 830 would have been great for me I am curious what the over all cost was as a American this looks like a cruise I would love to take but yeah definitely not smoking on the balcony seems like they would have seen from past events thats not a good idea
I’m not British and I have no interest cruising and yet I found your video totally fascinating. Thank you for sharing this. It was very interesting to see a slice of life that I might not do in person but at least get to appreciate.
Thank you for sharing this Emma.
I've never wanted to go on a cruise before having suffered the crossing to the Scilly Isles one summer afternoon many moons ago but your report has been very tempting.
All my best and keep enjoying
Oh my yeah this is very different haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
So much of this makes this GenXr hope they have 'new older people' cruises sometime!
I didn't know that Frank Sinatra song was a popular funeral song. I've been to quite a few funerals and have never heard it played but it could just be a cultural difference. Love the video as always. 🥰
Maybe, it’s top of every ‘funeral song’ websites I can find!! 😂😂
@@EmmaCruisesYeah I’ve never heard of that, either. In the US the standard is generally ‘Amazing Grace’. As far as pop songs go, I guess ‘My Heart Will Go On’? 🤷♀️ But ‘My Way’ is a song people usually play here whenever they get drunk and celebratory.
i tagged you in a comment before about how could you do this and did you work for the cruise ships.. you very kindly answered me and talked in your text about how you did what you did. first time i ever had someone reply back. thanks. you earned my respect!
Awh thank you!
I cruised on the P&O Aria 8 years ago in Australia. It had also been a Holland America ship and was very similar to this one. It had been refurbished by P&O but not well. This looked like a great cruise.
Thank you for all you do. I've only been on one cruise but I always feel like I learn so much from your videos.
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
I am 110% with you about baths!!
Yesss team bath!! ;)
Always wanted to be able to book a Jr or grand suite just to have a tub 🛀 😊
I've only cruised once and that was with Fred Olsen from Newcastle to Norway on the Balmoral. I would always go for a smaller ship like the Balmoral, the large ships you seem to like would be my worst nightmare! I'm 59 so not completely past it yet! Hoping to cruise again maybe next year.
At 59, you would be the youngest passenger on the Bolette by a decade.
My best table share was in Dublin. Heavy night, late breakfast, only one table for 2 remaining. "Do you mind sharing?" He grunted, I sat, looked up. Hugh Grant, there to film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Emma, I LOVE your videos, your accent and your “Britishisms”!!! Keep them coming!! 😊
Thanks so much 😀
I am sure that you don't mean it but I'm afraid that you post does come across as somewhat patronising.
@@TheClive1949 I didn't get that vibe from the post at all.
@@TheClive1949 Not to my ears.
Perhaps because you are not British.........
We always have every meal in the buffet, so we can have what we like when we like. It's also faster than the restaurants; with no sitting around waiting to be served. We especially enjoyed the curries and stir-fries, and things with the little salads in pots.
You are an awesome presenter. This looks like a great cruise. I’ve never been on one but this looks really pleasant and comfortable.
This cruise seems similar to a QM2 transatlantic crossing - but with a little more ship motion😂 The Fred Olsen experience seems very much aligned to the Cunard way of doing things.
I'm not British, however, I think Hob Nobs( choc. covered) are the best biscuits. I brought an extra suitcase on my January London trip to bring home biscuits, candy and other ingredients for British friends.
Yum!!!
If you get the chance try hob nod bars/flap jacks. They’re made by the same company as the biscuits but they’re like snack bars
@@Lia0302 I never saw those. I'll have to look when I'm back in London in December
The Chocolate Hob Nob is a quality biscuit, that’s for sure. They are meant to be amazing for dunking in tea as they never dissolve and leave a bit behind. Chocolate Digestives are my favourite biscuit, I hope you’ve tried them too?
your britishisms make me smile and everything you do is so adorable
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
This would definitely be a cruise I’d like!
We are on the Bolette 2 weeks from today on the fjords cruise, you have made the anticipation even greater. Thanks
Nothing more insightful to add besides “YES I SEE RACCOONS!” 😂
Thank you though for all your videos. My parents are going on their first ever cruise for their 40th wedding anniversary on the QM2 in May. (They are thrilled, their cat Figaro less so as he will be checked into a cattery! 😂) I’ve sent my Dad links to your videos and they have both enjoyed watching a lot! Certainly has made my mum feel more at ease, so thank you!
One day, I hope to overcome my reservations and enjoy a cruise too. Will keep watching your videos for inspiration and courage! ❤
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
I watched that show when it started in 1977. I was 20. I'm surprised I wasn't scarred for life, now that I think about it. But I am happily married for 44 years, so I guess I wasn't affected too much. Have you ever watched Love American Style? That ran from 1969 to 1974. That was even worse. Check it out. That's what passed for comedy back then
That looks like a wonderful cruise. I love smaller ships and Fred Olsen seems to maintain the Holland America-type experience on the ship they purchased from them.
Yeah! Agreed. Thank you! 😁❤️
What a culture shock. Not the cruise, but the fact that for many people 20:30 is late for dinner. In my country, the first dinner in restaurants is at 21:00, and the second at 22:30.
Thats super late for my country Australia. What time do you all start work? I start at 6am so my bed time is around 9pm. Most restaurants busy/kitchen times here would be 6-10.
A cruise company to go on the bucket list . An amazing cruise, thank you. Emma 🎉
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I agree with you: You don't need four, five, six things happening at one time; too many things competing for your attention, and you don't concentrate on enjoying the moment. Simpler is best. And some things are worth paying extra for: Like having your afternoon tea with that view of the sea behind you, that was well worth every penny...
As a Canadian citizen without a UK address, it is extremely difficult if not impossible to book with a UK cruise line to experience a Traditional British Cruise, Fred Olsen and P&O for example. They are really missing out.
They are starting to expand a bit
That seems like a glaring oversight for them.
As someone from the UK who has been made to feel very welcome by both US based cruise lines and Cruisers I find this really sad. What is the main blocker?
The two duvet thing is a Scandinavian/German thing and it is THE superior way! No fighting your SO for valuable duvet real estate.
Can recommend even on land-based beds!
Its okay but I’m definitely sticking with my normal cover 😂❤️
I would try a Fred Olsen cruise but they seem to be only in Europe , it looks like a lovely ship 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yeah mostly sailing from the UK. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I think I may be seriously looking to get this cruise booked! Thank you for your informative and upbeat post.
Woohoo! My recommended agents are here to help anytime emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😀❤️
It’s beautiful and almost makes me want to go on a cruise (I don’t know why cruise videos are in my algorithm but I love the smaller boats that you take compared to the hellish (to me) larger ships). But… one cocktail??? 👻
I like the way you say, "more on that later". It keeps us interested and you don't go on detours. Your tours are excellent.
Ha ha, Thank you! 😁❤️
Sounds wonderful for me.
I live in Manhattan.
I'm now going to Google Fred Olsen Cruises.
I just stumbled across your channel - your mix of entertaining observations, factual clear reviews, and full-sensory descriptions of food and entertainment was so delightful. I'd never considered a cruise before but you definitely were able to present it in a way that was so appealing. Thanks for sharing your journeys and observations with the world.
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
Wow. Having watched that I think if there was ever a teleporter I'd want to be on that cruise. You made it real. Thank you!
Very groovy. I now want to cruise this ship.
Yes, "My Way" may seem like an unusual song for a cruise. But at least they're not playing "The Morning After."
My Way is played at British funerals? Weird.
Loved the Garden Bar and tearoom.
I've been to too many British funerals and it wasn't played at any of them🤷♀
@@sandyno1089 That's comforting.
I took my one and so far only cruise on Bolette's sister ship, Borealis, and had a very similar experience. We sailed to Iceland and the North Sea was absolutely atrocious - we both really struggled with the seasickness and came *very* close to activating that fly-me-home promise you talked about! It was all a little overwhelming but what I got to see was absolutely incredible, the ship itself was amazing and it's interesting to hear it described as different from the norm as it's the only cruise I've ever taken. I will do it again - eventually!
Nice detailed review, I think I would love it except for the dining room regime. The onboard pricing seems very reasonable! You missed out on enjoying a heated pool in the snow! It's just an incredibly cosy experience, specially if it's snowing on your head!
It’s funny, I’ve never thought of MY WAY as a funeral song. I’ve never heard it at a funeral.
I’ve really never wanted to go on a cruise but I have to say that you might have convinced me to try one. Are there any cruise lines you would recommend for solo female travellers?
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I’m 33 and have never ever desired to go on a cruise. Until now. This is basically my dream cruise! 😂😂😂
Emma, always loved working on the smaller ships. I remember back in the late nineties working on Seaborn Pride and loved the ship. I also remember sailing from New York to Bermuda on Nordic Empress. I got done with the work I had to do after 1 week but they were unable to get me a flight back from Hamilton to Tampa and the chief officer said "enjoy your cruise". The good thing about that cruise was I got to meet and dance with actress Roma Downey from the show touched by an Angel.
Oh wow ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Nordic Empress was my first cruise - Miami to Bahamas and back. 1991.
Another fantastic ship tour the ship is very allegiant I have taken a few Holand American cruises in my life they are beautiful interiors and their ships are in the smallish sizes they usually hold at the most 2000 passengers with 1000 crew members... Take care Emma...
What a terrific video. Enjoyed the whole thing. I've never been on a cruise. The concept of being crammed into a sardine can with thousands of people and no way out just unnerves me. I do love riding large ferry boats so I've had a taste, but nothing more than an overnight ride. This cruise you covered actually looks like a lot of fun and doesn't look overcrowded compared to the larger cruise lines. It's definitely worth considering.
I don’t know if you see new comments on old videos, but I thought I would comment anyway 😊. I love your videos. You are so easy to listen to and you give the best information. I truly appreciate you. 💕
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️
Your videos are so informative and never boring! You’re always prepared and speak clearly - love it.
Thanks so much. ❤️
@@EmmaCruisesthey clearly love you! 🤠
I love an old fashioned cruise. Dress up and all. Cards, reading and deck walking.