Things went wrong on our Caribbean cruise 😱 | Marella Explorer 2 cruise vlog

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Welcome back onboard with us as we continue our Caribbean cruise on the Marella Explorer 2.
    In this video find out how we passed our time when we unexpectedly had TWO extra sea days and missed out a couple of islands on our itinerary.
    Join us for a game of mini golf, custom pizzas at Nonna's Italian restaurant, a silent disco in the nightclub and a lot more!
    Subscribe and stay tuned for more vlogs to see what we got up to during our time on Marella Explorer 2!
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Комментарии • 32

  • @sharonwhite1985
    @sharonwhite1985 Год назад +1

    Good that you didn’t stress about the itinerary changes- if you can’t control it don’t worry! Looks like you still had fun.😊

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад +1

      So true! We made the most of it and still had a great cruise.

  • @sheppo2008
    @sheppo2008 Год назад +2

    I travelled on the same itinerary in December and the same thing happened. Safe to say it hasn't put me off cruising, I'm going on my 6th tui cruise very soon.
    Glad it hasn't put you off cruising and I'm enjoying the videos.👍

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      Oh wow! Which has been your favourite cruise so far? Hope you have a great time on your next one!!

  • @kevweaver9694
    @kevweaver9694 Год назад +2

    Cruise specific insurance will pay you for missed ports and excersions. Always make sure you have that on your policy. I know you would sooner have stopped at the ports, but at least you get paid when you don't.

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      Oh yes, once we got home and were able to check it out we did get a missed port payment each from our travel insurance which was great as at the time we didn't even realise our insurance covered that!!

  • @pennyoakman5940
    @pennyoakman5940 Год назад +1

    We are flying tomorrow for the same itinerary so I have been excitedly waiting for more videos and thanks for the Bath and bodywork’s tip have left room in the luggage for a mini haul ❤

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      Oh excellent, I hope you have an amazing time and make tons of happy memories ☺️ plus, alllll the Bath & Body Works 💸💸💸

  • @christinaallen6114
    @christinaallen6114 Год назад

    No use working yourself up over things you can’t control! You two know how to travel 😊 make the most of it. Tui seems like a great company to give you the credits. Happy belated birthday, Dave! The smoking drinks! What were they?
    If you guys hit the Caribbean again, check out Turks and Caicos. We went to Beaches for our honeymoon ( 6 years and two kids later) and I think you two would adore it there

  • @jaminhankin
    @jaminhankin Год назад

    Loved the video rob! Myself and sophie where wondering where you went?! 😂 happy belated birthday to dave ❤ the food looks amazing! Sophie has actually worked with scotty miller at pardean resorts in her job role 😂 can't wait for the center parcs vlog, great to see you both on my RUclips home feed 🥰

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад +1

      Haha sorry mate, had to miss an upload last week as I didn't have time to edit whilst away at Longleat ☺️ should be more videos each week for the next month or two at least (until everyone is bored of us!!) 🤣🤣

  • @louisecresswell9026
    @louisecresswell9026 Год назад

    See now that’s true Center Parcs spirit, when in crisis play mini golf😂 Such a shame but glad you didn’t let it spoil your experience. Life is what you make it ❤

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      🤣🤣🤣 that's soo true, mini golf solves everything doesn't it?!

    • @louisecresswell9026
      @louisecresswell9026 Год назад +1

      @@RobCadenElkins suspect the odd cocktail helps to🤣

  • @emmastannard83
    @emmastannard83 Год назад +1

    Well done for not letting the problems ruin your holiday!
    Surf and turf looked good! Was it worth it?

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      Thanks. I know we saw and heard about the reaction from other passengers that wasn't so relaxed, some people were MAD!
      The Surf & Turf restaurant was amazing. Yes it's an upcharge but the meal we both had was delicious and has set the standard for all future steaks 🤤🤤 10/10 would recommend

  • @lisanichols6936
    @lisanichols6936 Год назад +1

    Great video, What were those cocktails please?

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      I'm sorry I can't remember the name but something like "smokey sour"? It was listed in the menu in the disco venue and was a very fun little bit of showmanship

    • @lisanichols6936
      @lisanichols6936 Год назад

      @@RobCadenElkins ok thank you 😊

  • @astoncramp1733
    @astoncramp1733 Год назад +1

    Great video again shame that you missed 2 countries did you get reimbursed?

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад +1

      Thanks Aston! Yes, we did. Tui gave all passengers some onboard credit and also voucher for future holidays as a gesture of goodwill, and then our cruise travel insurance paid out too which was a lil bonus!

  • @michaelthompson6885
    @michaelthompson6885 6 месяцев назад +1

    Looking a bit sun kissed feller!!

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hahaah yep, one ray of sun and I'm done 😂

  • @caz3895
    @caz3895 Год назад

    Disappointing you missed two islands, especially the second but good excuse to return, maybe on a different ship next time 😉.
    Is it Center Parcs next(keeps fingers crossed)

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад +2

      Yes it was a shame but we just embraced it and still had a fab cruise.
      I've got a couple more vlogs from the cruise (St Lucia, then Barbados) and then straight onto our first Center Parcs vlogs of 2023 🌲🦌🥳

  • @Didderly
    @Didderly Год назад +1

    Every missed island is at least £50 in the bank compo

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      We had paid for a higher premium of cruise cover insurance so got a decent payment for the two missed ports, on top of the gesture of good will from Tui. Not that I would wish it to happen that way, but certainly helps!

    • @Didderly
      @Didderly Год назад +1

      @@RobCadenElkins I'm a regular with Tui 30+ under me belt, so know where ya coming from 😁

  • @cjcrawford7443
    @cjcrawford7443 Год назад

    Sorry you missed a couple of islands. Each Marella ship has a different animal mascot.

    • @RobCadenElkins
      @RobCadenElkins  Год назад

      So what I'm hearing from this news is that we need to book a trip on every different Marella ship so I can complete the set? Sounds good to me! Haha

  • @jyothinaik9349
    @jyothinaik9349 Год назад +1

    Hi