I Took The Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise (On an Old Ship)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @EmmaCruises
    @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +49

    Check out the same cruise in November, it's £550 including flights from the UK. Not bad at all. (affiliate) tui-uk.7cnq.net/R5k3vb 😇🥳
    I tried the river cruise version of this trip, check that out here: ruclips.net/video/7o_-bPhPYLs/видео.htmlsi=PyfXaLP-zu8-vpRT
    Wondering what a themed cruise would be like? Here's my 90s cruise:
    ruclips.net/video/_av3QfATpCE/видео.htmlsi=bKTa7tb1MOlziP3h 🥰😎

    • @Ironic-Social-Phobia
      @Ironic-Social-Phobia 5 месяцев назад +1

      In your other video you asked what the ◇ icon meant on the room layout.
      On other ship layouts it seems to signify 6 berth so * ◇ would be 4-6 berths?

    • @dexdexter65
      @dexdexter65 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Emma thank you for the great content as always. I have a question and I’m sorry I’m sure you have been asked this a million times before,,,,,do you have an insurance company that you would recommend for cruisers? I have been using the same one for years and never had to claim but we have been cruising now for the past 4 years and after a quick conversation with the company I realised they don’t cover any cruising issues.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +4

      @@dexdexter65 Hellooooo, my cruise travel insurance guide (including recommendations and step by step instructions) is here: emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳

    • @DavidSmith-wp2zb
      @DavidSmith-wp2zb 5 месяцев назад +2

      I remember the head shave and the grow back!

    • @richardnorth2762
      @richardnorth2762 5 месяцев назад

      Is there anything similar that would be suitable for somebody who uses a heavy, non-folding powered wheelchair that can't (usually) get onto a coach for transfers etc?

  • @CruiseDude1
    @CruiseDude1 5 месяцев назад +369

    Emma, thank you for being one of the very few RUclipsrs creating original content instead of recycling 25 things to buy on Amazon before your cruise, or sensationalized bad things happening to cruisers.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +56

      Ha ha, thank you! Theres definitely a place for that kind of content but it isn't very me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Valerieesquilin
      @Valerieesquilin 5 месяцев назад +6

      Yessssss this!!!

    • @logicgirl100
      @logicgirl100 5 месяцев назад +2

      I second that! I booked a cruise because of your channel and I can’t wait!

    • @dkmm5037
      @dkmm5037 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agree!!! Like: pack clothes...!

    • @angelagaare5442
      @angelagaare5442 5 месяцев назад +1

      So true!

  • @jamescraighead9965
    @jamescraighead9965 4 месяца назад +17

    I like that Emma does cruises that are accessible to the every day person. Not “I go in the worlds most expensive cruise”. Thank you Emma, love your channel!

  • @sallym211
    @sallym211 5 месяцев назад +187

    My husband and I had our honeymoon on this ship. We both work in education so adult only was a real bonus for us. Had a great time sailing around Italy and Croatia.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +14

      Ooo, that sounds amazing!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Katy32344
      @Katy32344 5 месяцев назад

      What a great honeymoon!

    • @joekirwan4098
      @joekirwan4098 Месяц назад

      An ADULTS cruse eh, hmmmm was there pineapple available

  • @da__lang
    @da__lang 5 месяцев назад +115

    I love the idea of an adult-only cruise that includes all food and alcohol with no set dining times. I'm going to take special note of this one.

    • @slypear
      @slypear 5 месяцев назад +1

      +1!
      I only just learned about this after watching another YT channel mentioning Viking

  • @jonjimihendrix
    @jonjimihendrix 5 месяцев назад +45

    “I don’t want to win the game I am playing because that would involve public recognition” might be the most British thing I’ve ever heard. Thanks Emma! This ship reminds me of Norwegian’s Jewel class.

  • @randi_godspeed2063
    @randi_godspeed2063 5 месяцев назад +14

    Emma, I find you to be an excellent guide. Your speech is descriptive in a brisk manner. You also have a lovely voice. Hope you can find a position that enables you to continue cruising in the manner you wish to become accustomed to. God’s blessings

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @prudencepineapple9448
    @prudencepineapple9448 5 месяцев назад +21

    Butlins! I remember Hi-de-Hi! (1980-?). What flummoxes me most is the lack of a proper 'Promenade' deck, not high up that wraps around an entire ship. Older ships have them, and it's those ships I had the most fun on. And the fact that the number of passengers are low is a bonus. I detest the 'block of floating apartments' of mega ships.

    • @dianetovey3997
      @dianetovey3997 5 дней назад

      Ho-de-ho!!! Emma is probably too young to remember the escapades of the "Maplins" Yellowcoats and Peggy! A Butlin-esque cruise sounds like a winner for me and Emma has me intrigued to find out more!

  • @HEDGE1011
    @HEDGE1011 5 месяцев назад +37

    We went on Celebrity Century when it was one of the older ships in Celebrity’s fleet. It’s a small but very well designed ship and we really loved it. I am thrilled to see her again; thank you!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      Awhh, love that!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 5 месяцев назад

      I went on it was it was maybe 5 or 6 years old and it was not considered small then. The size of ships have gotten really huge.

  • @tenminutetravelbreak
    @tenminutetravelbreak 5 месяцев назад +34

    You are probably the best, most real-deal, authentic and value-adding travel channel out there. Seriously, you put in the miles and you show it all. I feel as if I took a 3 credit semester course each time I consume one of these cruise reviews. And I also love me some mini-golf.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +3

      Awwwh thanks so much!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @kimmyb8276
      @kimmyb8276 5 месяцев назад +1

      Putt-putt! My fave 🥰🥰

    • @Allthathingss
      @Allthathingss 5 месяцев назад

      Well said 🎉🎉🎉🎉!

  • @MarkBittner1989
    @MarkBittner1989 5 месяцев назад +32

    Celebrity Century was the first cruise I ever went on in 1996 as a 6-year-old. Crazy to see it's still kicking as a Marella cruise!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +2

      Awwhh! Love that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @RobertColfack
    @RobertColfack 4 месяца назад +4

    For an older cruise ship it looked like it was well maintained like you said it was too short of a cruise only 4 days isn't long enough to enjoy yourself... Another fantastic tour and as always you look marvelous Emma...

  • @zammich3649
    @zammich3649 5 месяцев назад +4

    It's REALLY impressive the amount of work you put into actually DOING these cruises, clearly and beautifully filming what we want to see and what you want to show off, and editing it all into a video that gives plenty of all-inclusive information that helps us both understand each ship/company's offerings and an understanding of your own perspective and preferences.
    They're informative for people looking to GO on a cruise soon, while also entertaining for those of us who don't but are curious.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  4 месяца назад +1

      You're so kind, appreciate it. That's exactly my aim! :)

    • @dianetovey3997
      @dianetovey3997 5 дней назад

      I love to cruise, but in between cruises I love to watch @EmmaCruises! ❤

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 5 месяцев назад +9

    I am glad you had a lovely time. If I ever go on a cruise, the most important thing I have learnt from RUclips cruise channels is to be cautious about my cabin location to avoid noise! Thank you for the video!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Bill_N_ATX
    @Bill_N_ATX 5 месяцев назад +17

    I remember the Century from a couple of cruises we took on the ship. They were one of the reasons I’ve always thought highly of Celebrity cruises. It was a good ship then and I’m glad the old girl is still sailing. Usually, if a company is willing to keep the maintenance up to date, these ships last until a change in the Safety of Life At Seas (SOLAS) regulations that demand major, expensive improvements. Since she still has classic shaft propellers and not Azipods, her life span can be extended a little longer.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +2

      Awwh I love that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @HoJSimpson
    @HoJSimpson 5 месяцев назад +110

    When you said that older ships seem to have more outdoor space per person it really clicked with me.
    All the new ships seem to sacrifice communal spaces for these up charge higher tier amenities. It's kinda sad to see that trend. I mean Norwegian has a literal ship in the ship as it's top tier.
    So the experience for the non premium cruiser gets actually worse.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +18

      Ha ha, I think so too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @looloo4029
      @looloo4029 5 месяцев назад +3

      I don’t even know what that means! 😂😂😂 PS I have never been on a cruise 🚢.

    • @HoJSimpson
      @HoJSimpson 5 месяцев назад +15

      @@looloo4029 haha it means that the big modern ships seem to follow the trend of sacrificing spaces open for everyone for spaces that can only be accessed by guests booking the higher tiers.
      So the spaces accessible for the regular passenger are less even tho the ship is bigger.

    • @jurgenkoks9142
      @jurgenkoks9142 5 месяцев назад +11

      @@HoJSimpson thats what they might call it, but at the end of the day its basically the class system making a comeback where if you aint want to spend the money you aint welcome with the " rich " folk.

    • @car7605
      @car7605 5 месяцев назад +1

      For Norwegian, especially the Prima class, I totally agree ! But for the biggest ships, like the Icon and Oasis class, I believe you have a lot of free outdoor space, but these ships definitely aren’t for everyone…

  • @govand02
    @govand02 5 месяцев назад +11

    We just did our 1st cruise with Tui Marella Explorer corfu, Croatia and Montenegro. Didn't know what to expect, but not disappoint. Staff really friendly, boat spotless, restaurants and bar menus brilliant. Like you said smaller boats, about 2000 people, but you would think that wondering around the 12 decks. Definitely be doing another

    • @slypear
      @slypear 5 месяцев назад

      Sold!
      I've def already wanted to visit those places, but I hadn't even thought about cruising there before.
      Cheers!

  • @penelopemicklethwaite8161
    @penelopemicklethwaite8161 5 месяцев назад +7

    Been watching/ subscribed to you since way before your 'head shave'! You did a brilliant job! Did our first Marella in January (Canaries on Explorer) we were very impressed with how easy everything was & how lovely & friendly all the crew were including the Officers & Captain! Very large outside Cabin, on the side right under the bridge, really comfy & 'homely'. Would rather have the 'shabby chic' & friendly & 'all in' than the 'glitz & glamour' of MSC (lovely room stewards & wait staff but arrogant officers!) where everything is extra! Thank you for getting us into cruising Emma! ( YES! all your fault! now done eight and addicted!) Keep up the good work!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      So glad you had a lovely time! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @jeffreyclinard2002
    @jeffreyclinard2002 5 месяцев назад +18

    On my cruise from Australia to New Zealand, they had music trivia BINGO (no entry fee). They'd play a song, and you had to identify it (or wait several minutes for the name to be displayed, after which several other songs had played, so you were behind). Four rounds in one game show.
    I enjoyed it, even though I lost a BINGO because I took a second longer to shout it out than somebody else. It might be the one time in my life I'd have the win, only to lose out like that. I don't play regular BINGO.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +2

      Ahh stressful!! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @billthompson4718
    @billthompson4718 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much for posting this. Polite, yet honest, I love your way of describing the ‘events’. And your videos are simply fun to watch.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @cue881-yo7kz
    @cue881-yo7kz 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great video Emma! I remember when that ship was owned by Celebrity. It was maintained superbly. It was spotless. Easy to see how it's still here 30 years later. Travel safe, God Bless!

  • @architect2582
    @architect2582 5 месяцев назад +4

    We were in the audience for your 2018 charity head shave on Marella Discovery and have followed your channel since then. Best cruise videos!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      You were?! Oh my amazing, that was so funny to me because the people there hadn't come to see me they'd come to see the show, so they were looking at me like x_O. ha ha, thank you!!

  • @LuvSubbin
    @LuvSubbin 5 месяцев назад +3

    Our first cruise ever was onboard the Celebrity Century back in 1996. We've been hooked on cruising since but it still remains one of our favorites. When you mentioned miniature golf as being totally '90s, I was able to do something on the Century that would be unheard of today. I did skeet shooting with a shotgun off the rear of the deck. Also, we were in Cabin 8186 which at the time was an oceanview window. All those balconies (except where you were) were added afterwards...

  • @ashleighelizabeth5916
    @ashleighelizabeth5916 5 месяцев назад +20

    I sailed on her twice when she was still with Celebrity near the turn of the 21st Century and I have to tell you that based on your video she has been beautiful maintained. I found her beautiful then and she appears to have aged like a very fine wine.
    I went on my very first cruise back in 1985 with my family and the first two ships I went on were less than a quarter of the size of this ship so I've never understood the modern cruise travelers that refer to ships this size as tiny. In my experience she is more than large enough and in fact she has far more public space available to a passenger than a ship like Queen Elizabeth or SS France from the golden age of ocean liners. It seems like modern cruisers have become obsessed with size whether they think a ship this size is too small or they are convinced that the largest ships are too big.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +5

      Awwwh, so nice to see the ship still going I bet!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @HEDGE1011
      @HEDGE1011 5 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for your comment! I just remarked similarly, that we went on her as the Century and absolutely loved the size and design of the ship and public spaces. I’m thrilled to see her again, and glad she still looks nice!

    • @terrystevens5261
      @terrystevens5261 5 месяцев назад +2

      I was on her in February and i thought she was in good condition. i like the smaller ships. one of my favourits was P&O's Oceana, i was on her last full cruise before covid struck.

    • @CatMom-uw9jl
      @CatMom-uw9jl 5 месяцев назад +2

      My parents cruised several times in the 1980s and I miss the smaller cruise ships. They still looked like ships, and you weren’t crowded in with thousand and thousands of people. If there was still an option for that size of ship, my husband and I might try a cruise. Neither of us likes massive crowds and I like ships that look like ships, rather than a massive floating block. We don’t need a ton of amenities and amusements.

    • @ashleighelizabeth5916
      @ashleighelizabeth5916 5 месяцев назад

      @@CatMom-uw9jl if there was a market it for them they would build them that way. Sadly economy of scale and the demands of today's vacationers simply make ships of that type unprofitable. People demand balcony cabins, people demand half a dozen or more dining options and all types of entertainment and they want it all for a bottom dollar price tag. The only small ships left are ultra luxury lines that the majority of people can't afford.

  • @CariHere
    @CariHere 5 месяцев назад +19

    My mum recognizes some of the spaces on the ship from over 20 years ago 🤭
    She's surprised they were able to renovate it to this level

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +3

      They really did renovate it top to bottom! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @gorillaglue7232
    @gorillaglue7232 5 месяцев назад +4

    This was a well spoken, interesting video on a subject I always said I'd never do! I intend to try it very soon. Thank you for posting.

  • @Jack_The_Ripper_Here
    @Jack_The_Ripper_Here 4 месяца назад +6

    I worked on a cruise ship, a large one, Royal Caribbean . I always found it weird how passengers have no idea how big the ship is bellow the deck where all the staff members live. It's almost as big as the rest of the ship where all the passengers sleep and eat. We had our own restaurant, our own bars , rooms, showers and more.

  • @Allthathingss
    @Allthathingss 5 месяцев назад +5

    "This one looked a little rude, but it was tasty"😂😂😂😂😂😂You never fail to crack me up at least once per video!!! You are hilarious 😅. I always have a smile on my face after watching your videos. Thank you, Emma!!!
    My Emma has the same spirit & sense of humor ❤.

  • @coleporter20
    @coleporter20 5 месяцев назад +6

    I sailed on this ship when it was Celebrity Century when I was 10 years old in 2005! It was my first ever cruise. Love seeing this ship again!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +3

      Awwwh!! So cute. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @CarolMortensen-e2b
    @CarolMortensen-e2b 5 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic video as always. You and and Ben and David are my favorite cruise bloggers. I get all the cruising that I want watching you guys. I love to see your cat and his cattitude. If I ever cruised, I would worry if my cabin was over the smoking "lounge". I'd worry about smoking odors drifting onto the balcony. Thank you.

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb 5 месяцев назад +12

    My dad won't cruise with any other line. He's been to the med, Caribbean, South America and a few more over the years, he's even been in the hospital on occasion onboard and loves TUI. He's 89!

  • @clairedeacon9824
    @clairedeacon9824 5 месяцев назад +1

    My husband and I have just finished our first 2 week cruise on the Marbella explorer 2. Greek mystic and Adriatic delight. We were very impressed and spoke to many other passengers and not one negative view. Most of the people we spoke to had had many previous cruises with Marella. I would definitely do it again and plan to. Staff and entertainment crew were excellent and very friendly. We didn’t upgrade drinks package and were very satisfied with the drinks and food. We did a couple of speciality restaurant meals which you had to pay a bit extra for but well worth it. Would definitely recommend especially if it’s your first. Obviously nothing to compare it to but I liked the fact it was not too formal and was relaxed. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @carmenl163
    @carmenl163 5 месяцев назад +8

    Wow. So many words in 17 minutes and 51 seconds. Very thorough!

  • @dinobm13
    @dinobm13 5 месяцев назад +2

    Love to hear your perspective!

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea 5 месяцев назад +12

    Ah, I really do love Marella Cruises - I find their fares are SUCH good value!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +9

      Marella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ayyyyyy, under my Marellaaa. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @davidknox5929
      @davidknox5929 5 месяцев назад +4

      Me too

    • @emman6941
      @emman6941 5 месяцев назад

      Really? I think they are not as reasonable as they used to be.

  • @danamcdonnell9064
    @danamcdonnell9064 Месяц назад

    Emma, I always enjoy your cruising adventures! Your winning personality and information-packed videos always make you a pleasure to watch. Thank you for taking along with you on your trips!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Месяц назад +1

      You're so kind, Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @kiddlesk
    @kiddlesk 5 месяцев назад +4

    Love that you mentioned 'Spoons' as, after our last Marella cruise, I described it to a non-cruising friend as 'Wetherspoons at Sea'. Not meant to be a criticism, just a way to put it in context.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Yes ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @socialdgirl011
    @socialdgirl011 5 месяцев назад +2

    I don't drink or cruise but this sounds a lot more inviting and comfortable then the huge cruise ships that feel like a new museum or an amusement park. It seems like it would be more like visiting an old friend where you can just kick off your shoes and relax.

  • @jamesk370
    @jamesk370 5 месяцев назад +2

    I find I enjoy the older ships. I'm making a point of sailing on each of Carnival's last two Fantasy class ships, before they decided to take them out of service. Cheers, Emma 🥂

  • @Kopana1210
    @Kopana1210 5 месяцев назад

    This video appeared in my queue today, and I decided to watch it because I have seen (and loved) so many other of your videos. As a novice to cruising, I have learned so much from you! Thank you for sharing your content with the world. People are so weird, and I truly hope that you let the mean comments fall right off of you.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much, you are very kind. Try to! :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @My_Little_Hobby
    @My_Little_Hobby 5 месяцев назад

    I have sailed with Marella twice, once on the Discovery, and once on the Explorer 2 and both times had a fantastic time and would gladly go again. I am Canadian so we booked through Sunwing over here which includes our airfare and transfers to and from the ship and starting this year they are departing from Dominican Republic so looking forward to my next adventure with them. Great review and happy sailing

  • @TimsGardenMakeover
    @TimsGardenMakeover 5 месяцев назад +1

    Superb video. Beautifully produced. Cleverly written. Brilliantly presented. Thank you.

  • @alandavies1054
    @alandavies1054 5 месяцев назад +2

    Good and fair video…we sailed on Explorer 2 in 2023…our first cruise and we loved it…so much so that in September 2024 we are going on the Discovery for our second cruise 👍😎

  • @k8zhd
    @k8zhd 5 месяцев назад +2

    I so enjoyed this review -- I enjoy ALL of your videos, since you're so much fun to watch and listen to (I need a to take a speed-listening course to keep up, though). As a long time Celebrity cruiser, the ship did look familiar, though I was never aboard that one. Much more colorful than Celebrity. The price is pretty amazing with included drinks and air travel. I don't think I'd ever find that kind of deal in the US.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Ha ha, I love that. Thanks so much!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @dgk42
    @dgk42 5 месяцев назад +2

    Mentioning Butlins reminded me of the British TV sitcom called Hi-de-Hi from the early 80's. Same idea of an organised/scheduled holiday park. But not on the sea. Now I feel a bit old :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Yes! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @gaynor247
      @gaynor247 5 месяцев назад

      When we were on Anthem last week, they played a little tune before entertainment announcements. I kept expecting them to say "Morning campers.." - but Emma and everyone else was too young to understand the reference! 😂

  • @richscary
    @richscary 5 месяцев назад +8

    Great to hear that Americans can start to book Marella now! If we (Americans) wanted to book do we need to go through your UK rep Emma or could we use your US rep Dan? Thanks!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +7

      Hey hey! Neither actually, well, I think my US team could help but it's actually cheaper to book direct with Marella on the website/by phone. They're the only cruise line like that that I know of, it's very weird. But I usually suggest book direct because it's a package anyway. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @kycongamingandsports5693
      @kycongamingandsports5693 5 месяцев назад

      @@EmmaCruisesI tried but I only saw ones that included flight packages from UK

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      Oh yeah, best thing is to phone them although I think you can book cruise only on the website? This is why I usually like to recommend travel agents but they make it difficult ha ha.

  • @AltRockLover
    @AltRockLover 5 месяцев назад

    Wow what a surprise! I've been on about 20 cruises give or take, mostly on NCL, but also a few on Carnival and Holland America, and I think this ship is one of the nicest I've seen! I love the modern decor, the colors, it seems bright and cheery. I'm also a fan of smaller ships, which are harder to find it seems unless you book with a company like Viking, which I can't afford. But I would LOVE cruise on a ship like yours! Really great video, I always enjoy watching your content. Cheers from NYC.

  • @ooWandereroo
    @ooWandereroo 5 месяцев назад +19

    I rate Emmas videos in how long it takes her to find the cookies :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +5

      Ha ha, I should have a countdown! My last cruise was about 20 minutes maybe so that's good, lolol. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @kwilson5832
      @kwilson5832 5 месяцев назад +2

      When Emma visits the website to book a cruise, I wonder if she gets excited when she clicks the 'Enable Cookies' button!😊

  • @Shinzy91
    @Shinzy91 4 месяца назад

    Great and honest review! Look forward to watching your others! We've got a Marella Cruise booked for our honeymoon next year, but it's on Voyager instead. Also - totally agree with the hop on hop off buses in Barcelona! We used the BusTuristic ones thankfully and they did stick to the map lol

  • @alantheskinhead
    @alantheskinhead 5 месяцев назад

    Yet another great video from Emma. Even if you don't like boats and ships much, these videos are still worth a watch regardless. These are also broadcast quality showings so this channel is the one to watch.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @francisphenry
    @francisphenry 5 месяцев назад +1

    We sailed Celebrity Century in1999 and had a great time. Glad to see she's still afloat!

  • @annemariealexa9195
    @annemariealexa9195 5 месяцев назад +3

    I remember when you shaved your head! What a kind gesture. I enjoy your channel Emma! Keep it up!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation 5 месяцев назад

    The Century was the very first cruise Skylar and I went on together! It was fun to see its new life with Marella.

  • @ProdigyHighlights
    @ProdigyHighlights 3 месяца назад

    Seems like a tastefully done cruise that was relaxing. The ship kept things simple and stuck to its strengths, did the little things right: food, entertainment, cleanliness, layout, all inclusive. Like a B&B version of a cruise.

  • @Goonie_Guy
    @Goonie_Guy 5 месяцев назад

    Love your videos. I hear a lot that comment on noise. We use a white noise machine and you would be amazed just how much outside noise is cancelled by them.

  • @alicroup
    @alicroup 5 месяцев назад

    Was waiting for the Casino part,, Ex casino delear here 7 years on ships. oh the memories so wired to see the diifrent layout from when i was working for Celebrity. only jut come across your channel but subbed and liked this video much love..x

  • @neilparker2535
    @neilparker2535 2 месяца назад

    Never been on a cruise and never want to !! BUT this was an amazing review professionally presented by the lovely Emma 👍

  • @sascharai1335
    @sascharai1335 3 месяца назад

    I love the Century-Class ships! Especially Mercury/Old Mein Schiff 2/Mein Schiff 💙/ Marella Voyager.
    Hoping Emma might take a trip on her too. Would love to see what Marella changed.

  • @truejaneysue8269
    @truejaneysue8269 5 месяцев назад +1

    This looks like a very nice cruise at a good price. Thank you for sharing❤

  • @travisjaroszewski9899
    @travisjaroszewski9899 2 месяца назад

    Emma, I'd really like to see you do a review on the LRBC cruise. Only 2 per year, but this is the BEST cruise I'e been on...15 of them so far. If you've never been on this cruies you are really missing out.

  • @jlinwinter
    @jlinwinter 5 месяцев назад +1

    the all inclusive is very appealing! I don't want to worry about paying extra for food and drinks when I'm supposed to be relaxing on a cruise!

  • @BlackBuck777
    @BlackBuck777 5 месяцев назад

    Sailed transatlantic Malaga to Barbados relocation on this ship late 2022, it was a great deal and a nice, long cruise to just chill out on - endless seas in every direction worked for me. This older ship is smaller than the mega-sized ships around and IMHO much the better for it having been on the MSC Virtuosa last year with 5000 other travellers.
    Passengers were a mixed bunch though and I agree with the "Butlins" comment.
    We had a balcony midship on the South facing side of the ship - always important to check where your sun is going to be!. With doing that, we never had to fight for a seat on the deck, the balcony was huge and very private to sunbathe on. Food was hit and miss, breakfast was an experience and we soon learned how to work the system. Coffee brought to the table - nope - it's generally stewed. Ask for a cappuccino, it gets freshly drawn from the nearest machine. Lunch was generally in the mad mess called the buffet, until we decided Nonnas was pretty good and much less stressful as there was only space for a limited number of diners. Dinner - yes, slow but sure and portions were just about enough. Decent wines too but again you needed to be clued up on what to look for, and engage with the friendly wait staff to offer the good stuff!
    Overall, good value, good fun and would do a relocation again.

  • @jessjonesTMB
    @jessjonesTMB 5 месяцев назад +1

    Can’t wait for our first Marella cruise on Discovery 2. My partner is a teacher and we didn’t realise there was an adults only ship until after we’d booked 😭.

  • @MrFroglips69
    @MrFroglips69 5 месяцев назад

    Always a fun and groovy episode with you Emma. Once again, this video was very informative, as well as helpful. The overall prices to enjoy this trip was very fair. This boat cruise seems like it would be a gas if one wasn't too needy. Thanks for your groovy review.

  • @JG-gz2ro
    @JG-gz2ro 5 месяцев назад

    The casino was in the dome at the top on the ambassador ship when it was a princess ship, P&O moved it to what used to be the night club. When it was in the dome it was big and very busy.

  • @Michael-Bennett
    @Michael-Bennett 5 месяцев назад

    We did a family cruise on this ship when it was the Celebrity Century " in 2011! Certainly looks very different now! Even then some people said it was an old ship. They certainly gave it a great new look.

  • @rebeccagaskins3208
    @rebeccagaskins3208 5 месяцев назад

    I just got off the Celebrity Eclipse today and I’m amazed at how similar they are!

  • @keithwinters3031
    @keithwinters3031 3 месяца назад

    This makes me want to go. Older style ship...love it. Really cool. Thanks for the insight.

  • @gazstaf
    @gazstaf 4 месяца назад

    I sailed on her sister ship Galaxy back in 2008 on the Mediterranean
    From what I recall it was a nice ship then
    Good review Emma

  • @TravelWithBen121
    @TravelWithBen121 5 месяцев назад

    Looks like a great ship, Emma! And that's a great price for what you get! I would definitely take this cruise!

  • @starnett
    @starnett 3 месяца назад

    We're about to do our 5th cruise on Explorer 2 next year. We love this ship, just the right size, adults only, great food and entertainment and absolutely amazing staff. We have been reluctant to sail with other lines as would want adults only on a similar size ship so not sure if thats even out there.

  • @jackmellor5536
    @jackmellor5536 5 месяцев назад

    I went on Murella Explorer 2 for a Caribbean cruise in February this year. I sailed from Montego Bay to Cozumel, then Havana and Grand Cayman, before returning to Montego Bay.

  • @robertharenski8340
    @robertharenski8340 5 месяцев назад

    Emma, loved your videos on NCL Encore! We are going on that cruise in two weeks, and your videos were full of a lot of helpful info. Thanks!
    I do find it interesting that your videos mention how shy you are - yet you’re doing RUclips videos.🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ Oh well, keep up the good work!!!

  • @uncleenore
    @uncleenore 5 месяцев назад

    Emma, I need a suggestion or two. Wife and I would like to go on a cruise, but we don't care where we go. We don't plan on getting off the ship. Eat, drink, read, nap, look at water...that's all we're interested in for a couple weeks or so. Suggestions?

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Hellooo! If you go to EmmaCruises.com and download my free guide it compares all major cruise lines on things like dining, entertainment etc. That should give you an idea on where to start, my free emails will then talk about how to book, what to do onboard etc. 👍🏼

  • @neilbarnett3046
    @neilbarnett3046 5 месяцев назад +1

    We did a similar cruise in April, but a week. What an improvement on previous cruises on big ships. The buffet is as big as you'd get on certain liners of twice the passenger numbers, so it never felt busy and crowded, as it does on Iona, for example. And no ankle-biters running round the restaurant and having nothing to do in the bars at 10pm, while their parents and grandparents chat and lose interest in them.
    The draught wine and beer in the buffet and in the restaurants just made it feel like eating at home, without having to stay sober. Our kind of ship, though we aren't actually drinkers. OK, just one, please, no a large one... And, though it's a cruise thing anyway, not having to stay utterly sober to take the grandchildren home, and nobody phoning "Dad, can you just pop round and bring your toolbox and can Grandma mind the children while we just mend the shed/sockets/lights..."
    We had an inside cabin, and you really need to be a deep sleeper for some of these, as they are often over bars or right next to crew corridors and those guys move trolleys of towels and stuff around until about 4am. Balcony next time, at least the pub goes quiet around midnight!

  • @TanDJServices
    @TanDJServices Месяц назад

    I worked on one of Celebrity's sister ships back when I was younger. This brings back so many memories. The stories about ship crews are true.

  • @monicabanttari5726
    @monicabanttari5726 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks again for such great information, as usual. Have been watching your posts for years. Keep on cruising!

  • @CruisingTipsDotCom
    @CruisingTipsDotCom 5 месяцев назад

    This sounds like a wonderful little voyage. I don't really like "party cruises," as they tend to bring out the worst in people. But it seems as if you landed on a lovely trip! I very much like the game "How Long Until I Hear the Greatest Showman." I may have to steal that when I do MSC Meraviglia in a few months.

  • @MicheleBuchbauer
    @MicheleBuchbauer 3 месяца назад

    Always enjoy your videos great sense of humor and honesty. Love your dresses-can you tell me your favorite store? And love your Britishisms-learning something new every day!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️ Hellooo! This post includes all my dresses/outfits and where I got them from (if I know). Hope this helps! emmacruises.com/cruise-dress-examples-everything-i-wear-onboard-emma-cruises/ 🥳❤️

    • @MicheleBuchbauer
      @MicheleBuchbauer 3 месяца назад

      @@EmmaCruises thank you so much for all the dress info-your style is so versatile, practical and (mostly) classic. Appropriate for any age-you always look lovely!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  3 месяца назад

      @@MicheleBuchbauer Thanks so much you’re very kind!’ You can guarantee none of it has to be ironed either because I don’t iron 🤣🤣

  • @elissabeardmore4883
    @elissabeardmore4883 5 месяцев назад

    The atrium and reception desk & bar are beautiful I thought you were gonna say you wouldn’t know it was a budget ship

  • @paulshepherd1348
    @paulshepherd1348 5 месяцев назад

    Looks pretty good for an old ship! Good value fir money it seems.
    Positive review too. Nice one.

  • @stephenlewis9159
    @stephenlewis9159 5 месяцев назад

    We took the Celebrity Century in 2001. I *think* where the forward casino tables are now was where there used to be a massive spa and gym area. Somewhere high up and forward. Great videos, keep it up!

  • @chrisroyle4813
    @chrisroyle4813 5 месяцев назад

    It's interesting to see how similar the ship is to Marella Explorer as well as how different. Many of the same design elements but also subtle layout differences. I've mentioned previously that we travelled in a similar room to you, but that it wasn't that noisy & we could not see/smell the smoking deck. Our balcony looked down on to the area where the ropes are stored/held - i.e. it projected over the smoking area. Like you, we experienced some very ominous sounding noises when departing port.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      That's good!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @thedaviszone5187
    @thedaviszone5187 5 месяцев назад +1

    Emma....I'm from Savannah Ga USA, and I didn't understand what you meant by weather spoons inside a pub? I don't know what spoons are besides the ones you eat with!!!

    • @suebu-j4h
      @suebu-j4h 5 месяцев назад +2

      They are a UK cheap and cheerfull pub chain known for their low prices on food and alcohol

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Ha ha, yes its a chain of pubs in the UK. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @BTimmer
    @BTimmer 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review. We saied on the Century in 2012 as our third cruise and we spent 3 weeks on it from FLL to San Diego through the Panama Canal.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @peterclarkson7317
    @peterclarkson7317 5 месяцев назад

    Another great vlog. Just went back 5 years in your video's to find the mentioned head shave. Very brave and you still looked good afterwards, well done for raising so much for a great cause.
    In that you mentioed doing a followup of pictures showing your returning hair, but couldn't find it. Was that canceled as it was around covid?.
    Did our first cruise on Discovery in April, 2 weeks Carribean. Loved it. Will be doing more in the future. Maybe Asia.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      Helllooo, I don't remembe that to be honest. but in all my old videos you can see my hair growing back, ha ha. When I did the shave the 2nd time I wore wigs for a little bit. So glad you enjoyed your cruise!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @SaskiaTheBoss
    @SaskiaTheBoss 5 месяцев назад +2

    i’d book this cruise! seen enough space for me to move around & it kind of feels like a mall… only thing is, that pool isn’t really inviting & the selling point for me is usually the water activities & room/view

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      It really wasn't warm enough for that on this cruise, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @ashleighelizabeth5916
      @ashleighelizabeth5916 5 месяцев назад

      I've been on this ship in the past and the pool is actually fine. It's a salter water pool that is large enough and deep enough that you could play water polo in if you desired.

  • @Boxgirl36
    @Boxgirl36 5 месяцев назад +10

    Mini golf is exciting! 🥰✨

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +2

      Always!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @rodwallace6237
      @rodwallace6237 5 месяцев назад

      There used to be driving ranges off the aft of the ship.
      Skeet shooting too. Open bar. What can go wrong?

  • @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
    @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 5 месяцев назад

    I've only been on 2 cruises, the first, about 5 years ago was on the smaller Tui ship, it was its last voyage before being taken out of service. I loved it, it was like being in a 1980's wine bar, way outdated but fun. I went on the PO lona this February & loathed every day on it, way too big, totally impersonal (even the staff said that) and like being trapped in a Wetherspoons. Smaller is better IMO.

  • @RJPants
    @RJPants 5 месяцев назад

    I've only been on 3 cruises in my life, but 2/3 of those were on the Celebrity Century! So funny to see it here!

  • @cruiserella2899
    @cruiserella2899 5 месяцев назад +1

    I think I like that ship! Looks to have nice open spaces and doesn't look crowded. Yup, American here who couldn't figure out how to book a Marella cruise a few years ago. That's OK though because I have 9 scheduled starting next week and going through March!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      WOW!! That is incredible!! Have a great time! 🥳🥳

    • @cruiserella2899
      @cruiserella2899 5 месяцев назад

      @@EmmaCruises Retirement life.

  • @thornton
    @thornton 5 месяцев назад +15

    Me and the boys on our way to be the first ones boarding the spoons cruise 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +3

      Ha ha, lets go!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @kontzel
      @kontzel 5 месяцев назад +2

      ... American here. "Spoons" like the card game? Or is this something else?

    • @cookiehuntress4173
      @cookiehuntress4173 5 месяцев назад

      @@kontzel It's a restaurant chain in the UK.

    • @mihohobaba
      @mihohobaba 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@cookiehuntress4173 Restaurant? mmmm....I don't think so

    • @niro571
      @niro571 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@cookiehuntress4173Think this is the first time I've heard of spoons referred to as a "restaurant chain" 🤣

  • @billweatherley8335
    @billweatherley8335 Месяц назад +1

    Nice clear commentary, well done.

  • @TracyKMainwaring
    @TracyKMainwaring 5 месяцев назад

    my husband's parents' families are all in England. This would be a fun way to get to meet them finally!

  • @cyndid7555
    @cyndid7555 5 месяцев назад

    My husband lectures on ships. We sailed with Marella pre Covid. Had another one scheduled with them but Covid took it. Great people running their ships!!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад

      They are so lovely. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @stevelee2787
    @stevelee2787 3 месяца назад +2

    We love marella ships easy going crew fantastic unlike the other brands which hold out there hands for tips food very good cabins excellent we done a stay and cruise from barbados brilliant 😊

  • @ann-mariemeyers9978
    @ann-mariemeyers9978 5 месяцев назад

    We sailed on one of this ships sister ships with Celebrity Cruises in the early 2000s. Our ship looked quite similar, only bigger and not so boxy.

  • @oz_medias
    @oz_medias 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for another fab cruise vid! I have to say, you are looking absolutely fantastic! Did you write a complaint about the lack of cookies?

  • @scottlewisparsons9551
    @scottlewisparsons9551 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Emma. It looks very nice. Better than the new monsters now.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @pagaporvista569
    @pagaporvista569 5 месяцев назад

    Looks like a great time, I love the ports you visited! For a short cruise, seems just fine!