Aww thank you it’s been a hard slog at times and us wanting to quit a lot of the time too but we’ve pulled through and these videos have made it worth while sticking around 😎 especially lovely comments like this make it worth it. Thank you so much for watching we appreciate it and joining our adventures 🙌🏼 💙💙
Really enjoying your videos... I'm a P&O cruise addict and its lovely to see new cruisers like yourselves having such a great time and who love it as much as I do... Iona is a fabulous ship and if you book Arvia you'll love her too..😊
Aww thank you so much ☺️. Funny you say that we’ve been looking at Arvia for the Carribean cruise next Feb but now we’re undecided between NCL for an Africa cruise in April too. Soo many great itinerary’s with cruises too. We love P&O they popped our cruise cherry so they’ll hold a very special place in our hearts 🫶🏼 💙 thank you so much for watching 😎
Ohhh nice thanks Tim well funny you should say we booked last night Carribean cruise on Arvia for February 2025 and we cannot wait to go 🙌🏼. Thanks so much for watching 💙
Hey Arnie, thank you sooo much 🍻 💙 we have the Iona Cabin and ship tour next and we’ll have some Singapore and Bali videos as in a few months as we go 6th July and then we’re off to Cape Town 🇿🇦 and doing a safari for my (James) 35th this year in December so got some good content. Also we may be going on a cruise sooner than we think looking to do Arvia In Feb for Caribbean cruise 🤭 thank you so much for your support it means a lot and we appreciate it 💙
@JamesandElliesAdventures look forward to your future adventures and must catch up with some of your past vlogs too! We're on Arvia next May round the Mediterranean....can't wait! x
@@ArnieRelffe-Arnold ohh nice you’ll have to let us know how the med cruise is too next year we want to do this also. Thanks you’ll thoroughly enjoy them I hope 🤞🏼 😀
If you keep cruising you can make little tags for your ducks that send people to your vlog site! The origin of duck hiding is unknown but often credited to a young girl named Abby in 2018 who went viral from hiding little ducks on a cruise.
Looked like you guys had such a fun time! Shame you had an extra sea day due to the weather! Norway does looks so stunning too, such a beautiful place! 😍 Looking forward to the Singapore & Bali vlogs soon! 🤩🤩
Hey guys, Norway is incredible! You can’t beat the scenery, the extra sea day was nice even though a tad rough lol 😂. I hope our videos come out ok for Singapore and Bali, we don’t plan to out these out until later this year want to enjoy what little summer we have left right lol 😜
Loved watching these 2 videos, we’re due to go on Iona on this same cruise in July and cannot wait. Thank you for showing us around and taking us with you. I’ve watched lots of these in preparation as it’s going to be our first cruise too and a good tip I picked up regarding waiting for multiple lifts that always seem to be full on disembarkation morning - click the button for a lift going up as they are generally empty because everyone is wanting to go down. Stay in it as it goes up and then it will head down eventually to where you want to be 👍 Thanks again for a couple of great Iona videos.
Paul that’s a genius tip! Thanks we’ve just booked to go on Arvia for a Carribean cruise in February 2025 we loved cruising so much you might catch the bug too 🤩. I’ll use your tip for disembarkation for that thanks for the heads up on that 👌🏼. Thanks you I’m glad our videos have helped you’ll have a great time on the cruise and hopefully you’ll have some cracking weather in Norway too 🤞🏼. Thanks so much for watching we really appreciate it 💙
Awww this is my second favourite series 🎊 well don’t on the videos and how well they’ve done. All time favourite was South Africa Series 🇿🇦. Well done guys very enjoyable to watch 🙂
Really enjoyed your blogs, we had our first cruise last year with TUI around the Med, loved it so much where off on another cruise with TUI and the same ship this year. Our son and partner are actually doing the cruise you have just done, so looking forwards to hearing about their cruise.
Just finished part one, can’t wait to watch part two! Could you do a video about what to pack for the fjords? We’re going ok the same cruise in August/September and I don’t want to get it wrong!! 😊
Aww thank you hopefully you’ll enjoy part 2 😎 we’ve done packing videos before and they’ve done crap so we don’t bother our best advice is pack for all eventualities even in August you might get some cold days or rain so deffo take some jumpers and a jacket with you hopefully you won’t need it, I wish we packed more warmer clothing 🥶. Thanks so much for watching 💙
Ohh very nice 👌🏼 we hope to do some awesome cruises now we love them 😬. Where about in the USA are you? We’ve booked to do a Carribean one in February and cannot wait 🙌🏼 Thanks so much for watching 💙💙
Thank you so much for watching 🥰 being first time cruisers we loved watching all the vlogs before we went so hoping our ones can now help people in return ☺️
Another fab vlog, shame about the missed stop over 😢 I may be Team Ellie with the scone …… Ermmmm………… not so team Ellie with the socks and sandal look 😂😂😂😂😂😂 That did make me laugh 🤣 The factor 50 did its job…… not an ounce of colour got to you Ellie 😂😂😂😂 loved the pool game 👍🏽 and love a good quiz, I got question 1 right too 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love the Captain 👨✈️ what a jolly guy he is 😊 Beautiful sunset 🌅 I hope Daphne 🐣 is doing well and enjoying her new home 🏠
Thank you 🥰 haha I’m not a socks and sandals gal I promise but no way was I standing on that balcony without bed socks I’d have got frost bite 🤣🥶 Haha it was too hot to cope with 🤣 There was so much to do on the ship it was great and Captain Wesley Dunlop what a legend he is 🥰 Daphne lives in the living room 😆
We were on same cruise just above you deck 14 in a suite. Great time! Was our first cruise and rebooked for next year again due to missed port :) great vlog!
Ahh I bet your suite was lovely 🤩 Glad to hear you also had a great time we loved every minute! Ahhh amazing it’s one we would definitely do again but have just booked the Carribean cruise on Arvia for Feb 2025 🥰
Hey guys, loved your videos. Doing this cruise 1st week September and also my first cruise. So glad I came across your channel as I have learnt so much. I have a couple of questions, firstly, did you take sea sick tablets because you normally suffer? I normally travel ok, but when you mentioned taking them, I wondered whether this is something I need to consider. Also, clothes wise, what would you recommend packing? I feel like I am going to need clothes for all seasons?
Hello, thank you so much for watching :) We took sea sick tablets for the first 2 days and then decided we didn’t actually need them. Yes we do usually get sea sick on normal boats but had never been on a cruise before so wasn’t sure. I’d always take some with me just in case, you never know! Norway can have all seasons in one day 🤣 so I would pack a mixture of clothing. Layers are key in Norway :)
Just come across your channel thoroughly your cruise video, we have done a number of cruises, so far not on Iona that’s our next cruise. We show this to the younger members of our family who have never cruised. Just to say Mandy Muden was on America’s Got Talent a very talented magician.
Hey 👋🏻 awe thanks ☺️ You’ll love this cruise I hope 🤞🏼 you have lovely weather unlike we did but Norway is hit and miss I think one week to the next. Mandy Muden was excellent she had us in stitches 😂. Thanks so much for watching appreciate it 💙
I did this cruise solo two years ago, missed first two ports due to bad weather, also missed the fjords 😢. I liked Iona although a huge ship. I loved Norway best place I have visited, scenery is spectacular and the Norwegians are very friendly I was sad to leave flam as they were flying the flags and cheering as we sailed away 😢
Ahh that’s such a shame your first two ports were missed I’m guessing one of the would have been olden? Yes Iona is massive but such a beautiful ship 🤩 Norway is absolutely stunning isn’t it 🥰 We didn’t get to visit Flam on this cruise but have heard it’s very nice. Olden done the same and played music and waved as we sailed away it was so special 🥹
We are going on Iona next Saturday to Norway, I can’t wait as this is my 1st time there and my 3rd cruise . We are booking our next cruise on board for next year . Loved your view of the cruise through your eyes.
Aww thanks so much we are 100% converted and can’t wait to book more now cruise bug has bite us really hard lol 😆. You’ll love the fjords hope the weather fantastic for you so you can get them absolutely picture perfect views and photos of the fjords 🤩. Thanks for watching 💙
Great vlog again, I’ve cruised loads and trust me at the end of each cruise I always say ‘next one I’m eating less and healthier’ I get back on board have one good day eating salad then it goes to the wall 😂
Jam then cream for me but only cos I like squirty cream! 🤣 I'm sure that's as controversial though he he. Maverick... My ♥ I love it too, can't believe you saw Tom cruise, that's so cool I'm so glad you had a lovely holiday, and you're off again soon, how lucky. I went to bali a long time ago so it'll be nice to see what I can remember. No socks and sandals needed there 🤣🤣
Ohh no your team Ellie 🥺 no one’s on my team lol 😜. Ohh yes Mavericks an awesome film I’m due to watch again at some point. We didn’t see him if I did I would have fainted and died! He’s my hero 🥹. Ohh haha yeah socks and sandals is an illegal look that the fashion police will come after you 😂. We’re dreading Bali belly so I’m sticking to pizza and chips to stay safe 🫣🤭. Thanks Lucy we love your comments🥰💙
Great vlog guys - good luck with the eating less next cruise - I look forward to seeing how that goes 🤣. Do good to see someone else catch the cruise bug and its always Cream first n a Cream Tea.
Yes your team Me with cream and Jam get in 🙌🏼😜💪🏼. Haha funny I said to Ellie we’d be good on day 1 then it would all go to pot the day after and hello another extra 6/7lbs of weight lol 😂. Thanks guys 💙💙💙
Hi I'm on Iona on this cruise with me Grandaughter in August I've got a saver cabin so yet to see where my cabin will be I've got a forward cabin so who knows???!!! I've not booked any excursions as yet but hoping the few I want will be available still in few weeks 🙏 I've limited mobility so can't do much walking ones so I'm looking at the ones with being on a little cruise thing with cake and drinks included with great photo opportunities and the coach ones but I must say that the cinema isn't to me a thing that I would entertain as why would anyone want to be in a cinema on a cruise ?? I love just exploring the whole ship and looking out to sea 🌊 I love the ocean and just watching it to me is magical I love it next year I'm on Arvia with the whole family we are in 2 aft wrap around suites we are going on a 2 week med cruise 🛳 can't wait I love cruise hoildays ❤
Hey Dee 👋🏻 ohh August atleast you’ll hopefully get some cracking weather then. Hopefully your cabins decent and not near any lifts or just below the sky dome. To be honest we’d thought we’d go cinema as we love films but we loved walking along promenade and watching the sea go by and that sea air nothing beats it does it 🙂. The only trips that where full was olden the skylit and steryn or something like that 🤷🏼♂️ a few other but a lot had availability so you’ll be fine 🙂. If you can do Briksdal glacier by troll car we’d very highly recommend that 🙂 ohh we’re doing Arvia too but the Carribean Road in February we can’t wait for that booking it tomorrow teehee 🤭. Thanks for watching we appreciate it a lot 💙💙
@@JamesandElliesAdventures oh yes I'm looking at the Caribbean ones also I've told my grandaughter that I want to take her on one of those on Arvia or britannia those the ones that sail from Southampton all the way then go around the Caribbean islands then fly back so that's on my list also will look forward to seeing your videos on your Caribbean cruise I've only just found you On RUclips my chance glad I did you are a lovely couple and I enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work 👏 ❤️
@@dee9917 aww thank you Dee 🥰 that’s lovely to hear. Yeah we’re be flying to Barbados and joining the ship for 15 days cannot wait the cruise bug has bit us really hard 😆. If you’ve never done a safari before once you get bitten by Safari bug your doomed for life also too 🤭. Thanks for finding and joining us on our adventures lovely to have you join along with the us 💙🥰
Hi guys , great video and very informative. We are sailing next week and can't wait. Just one request for future videos. I hope you don't mind me suggesting this but could put a notice in the description stating that strong language may be heard whilst watching this Vlog? I am no prude but had to quickly switch it off whilst watching it with young grandchildren. I continued when they went home. That aside, I look forward to your future blogs and I have subscribed
Hey Tony 👋🏻 😱 Noooo I hope they didn’t pick up anything from the video. Our videos aren’t meant for kids but when I get home tonight I’ll deffo add a line just below the actual description of the video so I’ll update it later on. So sorry about that we do get carried away at times 🫣. Thanks for subscribing it means a lot to us and following along with our journeys. You’ll throughly enjoy the cruise we’re about to book Arvia in Feb for a Carribean cruise and we cannot wait 😬. Thanks so much for watching 💙
Hi there loved ❤the 2 videos of the cruise. Quick question what bank are you with for your insurance please as we are going on the same cruise in September. Thanks Kirk.
Thank you :) we are with Halifax which includes cruise cover however it doesn’t cover for missed ports which we didn’t realise until after the cruise :/
I agree with siany5760 below .. we (me and my darling wife) stumbled across your video and love how you do it ... i know there are a lot of them about but .. loving your enthusiasm and wonderment. Ourselves being "novice" cruisers we enjoy seeing you do the things you do (without the pescatarianism/vegetarianism bit). We will be taking the same cruise next year at the same time of year as you went so lessons learned about clothing etc. Question though re your video .. what is it that you film with? is it a gopro or something and what's the stick you stick it on ...hahaha sorry for the technical jargon at the end hahaha
Aww thank you that means a lot 🥲. You’ll will love the cruise I hope you have better weather next year then we did. The cruise either side of us had clear blue skies ☀️ and 20°C we got really unlucky with the weather on this cruise. Ohh so yeah we just use a GoPro with a metal tripod handle brought from Amazon and an Insta 360 x3 to get shots of both of us and it’s awesome for photos so you don’t have to ask others for a photo. Whenever we’ve asked for photos the person taking it has been the worst photographer ever 😂. Thanks so much for watching 💙🥳
Hi, I've watched loads of Iona cruise vlogs yours is by far the best one. One question do you need currency whilst a shore or does everywhere take cards? Thanks Mark
Hi Mark, thank you so much really appreciate your kind words :) we didn’t take any cash with us and only used our Revolut card in all ports we visited :) I hope this helps.
Always jam first then cream ❤ rubber ducks is on all cruises 😊 I have no idea when it started. When you have the cruising bug , I’ve done 6 now message me if you want to chat about them, we do other holidays too
Yes glad you are team Ellie 🙌🏼😆 Ohh that’s good to know about the ducks we will definitely get some for our next cruise to hide ☺️ thank you, we are looking to do the Carribean cruise next year on Arvia. We do have some normal holidays planned for this year but I must admit we’re not looking forward to unpacking and repacking several times because we are doing some multi centre holidays. The beauty of a cruise is you only have to unpack once!
I’ve done cruises Alaska, Asia, Spain/ Portugal/ Madeira , Mexico and Belize, Mediterranean and 4 different short ones from Southampton and we have the Panama Canal one booked for next March .. I’ve cruised on celebrity, virgin and next year princess.. have a look at the virgin cruises the food is amazing I believe they have lots of vegetarian options and they are slightly younger demographic
Ohhhh 😮 you’ve done some good cruises we’ve got a few added to our list already and Virgin is up there along with NCL and MSC and a few others too many to name. 😮 Panama cruise wow! 😯 we want to go too we’ve been Costa Rica and love Central America with the wildlife. Good to know for Virgin with Veggie options too thanks for the recommendation 😎
Nooo 🫨 I thought I (James) had it the Cornish way ohh interesting 🤔. To be honest I’m weird and find spreading cream on jam easy but next time I’ll give it a go the other way 😜
I have read that passengers may submit a claim through their travel insurance for a missed port if they have bought a cruise cover package. Have you or any of your subscribers tried this?
Yes that’s correct but unfortunately we didn’t have missed port cover on our insurance. We have definitely learnt our lesson and will make sure we have this next time :) I did read on one of the Facebook groups that someone’s insurance paid out :)
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I really enjoyed your vlogs, thanks for sharing. Welcome to the cruise life. It is definitely additive.
Thank you so much. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed them :) yes very addictive cannot wait to get another one booked :)
Just come across your channel, no clue how you don’t have more subscribers! I will be going back through the older adventures. Great cruise vlogs 😊
Aww thank you it’s been a hard slog at times and us wanting to quit a lot of the time too but we’ve pulled through and these videos have made it worth while sticking around 😎 especially lovely comments like this make it worth it. Thank you so much for watching we appreciate it and joining our adventures 🙌🏼 💙💙
Really enjoying your videos... I'm a P&O cruise addict and its lovely to see new cruisers like yourselves having such a great time and who love it as much as I do... Iona is a fabulous ship and if you book Arvia you'll love her too..😊
Aww thank you so much ☺️. Funny you say that we’ve been looking at Arvia for the Carribean cruise next Feb but now we’re undecided between NCL for an Africa cruise in April too. Soo many great itinerary’s with cruises too. We love P&O they popped our cruise cherry so they’ll hold a very special place in our hearts 🫶🏼 💙 thank you so much for watching 😎
I just found you, I live in Ålesund and it’s fun to see my Town with your eyes😊
We really enjoyed our time in Alesund you have a beautiful home town 🤩
The Caribbean will blow you away! Done 2 Cruises on Britannia; the kids (35 & 25) absolutely loved it 😲
Ohhh nice thanks Tim well funny you should say we booked last night Carribean cruise on Arvia for February 2025 and we cannot wait to go 🙌🏼. Thanks so much for watching 💙
When the cruise bug hits, you are there for life
Agreed 100% Cruise bug has bit us very hard and now we’re doomed! 😎🥳 in a good way 🙌🏼
@JamesandElliesAdventures oh yes you are doomed to a life on the ocean waves 😃
@@StephenEscott-tg9xc sounds great to us 🤣
@JamesandElliesAdventures I agree got us big time, now we can't stop
Thanks guys...absolutely love your vlogs. You two are so funny...and you keep it real. Look forward to your next one. x
Hey Arnie, thank you sooo much 🍻 💙 we have the Iona Cabin and ship tour next and we’ll have some Singapore and Bali videos as in a few months as we go 6th July and then we’re off to Cape Town 🇿🇦 and doing a safari for my (James) 35th this year in December so got some good content.
Also we may be going on a cruise sooner than we think looking to do Arvia In Feb for Caribbean cruise 🤭 thank you so much for your support it means a lot and we appreciate it 💙
@JamesandElliesAdventures look forward to your future adventures and must catch up with some of your past vlogs too! We're on Arvia next May round the Mediterranean....can't wait! x
@@ArnieRelffe-Arnold ohh nice you’ll have to let us know how the med cruise is too next year we want to do this also. Thanks you’ll thoroughly enjoy them I hope 🤞🏼 😀
We are going on a Norwegian cruise in June of 2025! Can’t wait And appreciate your videos
Thank you so much ☺️ the cruise will be awesome and worth the wait 🤩 thanks so much for watching.
Fantastic videography well made 👍👍
Thank you :)
If you keep cruising you can make little tags for your ducks that send people to your vlog site!
The origin of duck hiding is unknown but often credited to a young girl named Abby in 2018 who went viral from hiding little ducks on a cruise.
We will definitely keep cruising we absolutely loved it. Going on Arvia in Feb :) that’s a great idea thank you :)
Ahh I love that 🤩🥰
Looked like you guys had such a fun time! Shame you had an extra sea day due to the weather! Norway does looks so stunning too, such a beautiful place! 😍 Looking forward to the Singapore & Bali vlogs soon! 🤩🤩
Hey guys, Norway is incredible! You can’t beat the scenery, the extra sea day was nice even though a tad rough lol 😂.
I hope our videos come out ok for Singapore and Bali, we don’t plan to out these out until later this year want to enjoy what little summer we have left right lol 😜
Loved watching these 2 videos, we’re due to go on Iona on this same cruise in July and cannot wait. Thank you for showing us around and taking us with you. I’ve watched lots of these in preparation as it’s going to be our first cruise too and a good tip I picked up regarding waiting for multiple lifts that always seem to be full on disembarkation morning - click the button for a lift going up as they are generally empty because everyone is wanting to go down. Stay in it as it goes up and then it will head down eventually to where you want to be 👍 Thanks again for a couple of great Iona videos.
Paul that’s a genius tip! Thanks we’ve just booked to go on Arvia for a Carribean cruise in February 2025 we loved cruising so much you might catch the bug too 🤩. I’ll use your tip for disembarkation for that thanks for the heads up on that 👌🏼.
Thanks you I’m glad our videos have helped you’ll have a great time on the cruise and hopefully you’ll have some cracking weather in Norway too 🤞🏼. Thanks so much for watching we really appreciate it 💙
Awww this is my second favourite series 🎊 well don’t on the videos and how well they’ve done. All time favourite was South Africa Series 🇿🇦. Well done guys very enjoyable to watch 🙂
Thanks so much SA is by far our fav series and this cruise was epic thanks so much for tuning in 💙
Really enjoyed your blogs, we had our first cruise last year with TUI around the Med, loved it so much where off on another cruise with TUI and the same ship this year. Our son and partner are actually doing the cruise you have just done, so looking forwards to hearing about their cruise.
Thank you for watching :) ahh lovely, sounds like you’ve also caught the cruise bug 😆 hope your son and partner enjoy their cruise to Norway :)
Just finished part one, can’t wait to watch part two! Could you do a video about what to pack for the fjords? We’re going ok the same cruise in August/September and I don’t want to get it wrong!! 😊
Aww thank you hopefully you’ll enjoy part 2 😎 we’ve done packing videos before and they’ve done crap so we don’t bother our best advice is pack for all eventualities even in August you might get some cold days or rain so deffo take some jumpers and a jacket with you hopefully you won’t need it, I wish we packed more warmer clothing 🥶.
Thanks so much for watching 💙
On Iona is September then also doing Singapore and Bali for our honeymoon next year so can't wait to see what you get up to there too!!!
Iona is a beautiful ship, I hope you enjoy your time on her as much as we did 🤩 thank you for watching 🥰
Ellie I’m with you,definitely jam first then cream 😊
Yes 🙌🏼
There is a face book page dedicated to ducks on the P&O cruises 😊
Ohh kool thanks for the heads up, we’ll check it out 😎
Evening guys
Loving videos lol
Would you no if your aloud to take snacks on board
Hello, yes you can take your own snacks onboard, we did, although we came home with almost all of them :)
Iove your videos, I'm in USA, I've done 15 cruises, Caribbean, Australia and looking to do A transatlantic in February.❤❤
Ohh very nice 👌🏼 we hope to do some awesome cruises now we love them 😬. Where about in the USA are you?
We’ve booked to do a Carribean one in February and cannot wait 🙌🏼 Thanks so much for watching 💙💙
Yet another fantastic vlog 👏. We grabbed a cuppa and really enjoyed your video. And some great tips to. 👍. 😊
Thank you so much for watching 🥰 being first time cruisers we loved watching all the vlogs before we went so hoping our ones can now help people in return ☺️
Thanks guys so much that’s means a lot and we really appreciate it 💙. We always try give good tips where we can to help other fellow travellers 🙂
Another fab vlog, shame about the missed stop over 😢 I may be Team Ellie with the scone …… Ermmmm………… not so team Ellie with the socks and sandal look 😂😂😂😂😂😂 That did make me laugh 🤣 The factor 50 did its job…… not an ounce of colour got to you Ellie 😂😂😂😂 loved the pool game 👍🏽 and love a good quiz, I got question 1 right too 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love the Captain 👨✈️ what a jolly guy he is 😊 Beautiful sunset 🌅 I hope Daphne 🐣 is doing well and enjoying her new home 🏠
Thank you 🥰 haha I’m not a socks and sandals gal I promise but no way was I standing on that balcony without bed socks I’d have got frost bite 🤣🥶
Haha it was too hot to cope with 🤣
There was so much to do on the ship it was great and Captain Wesley Dunlop what a legend he is 🥰 Daphne lives in the living room 😆
We are doing this cruise on the 15th of June thanks for the vlog (big help !)
You’re welcome, have an amazing time 🤩
We were on same cruise just above you deck 14 in a suite. Great time! Was our first cruise and rebooked for next year again due to missed port :) great vlog!
Ahh I bet your suite was lovely 🤩
Glad to hear you also had a great time we loved every minute! Ahhh amazing it’s one we would definitely do again but have just booked the Carribean cruise on Arvia for Feb 2025 🥰
@JamesandElliesAdventures the suite was a celebratory special occasion! Won't be done again but was lovely. Enjoy the carribean cruise!! :)
So happy part here, got my coffee and biscuits mmm
What’s the biscuit of choice? 😋
Woohoo I’ve been waiting all week for this. Off to get my cuppa and watch it 😎 x
Hope you’ve got some biscuits aswell because it’s a long one 😆
Loved it!! Look forward to more travel blogs from you guys x
@@EmmaRouse-fk7ng thank you 🥰
Hey guys, loved your videos. Doing this cruise 1st week September and also my first cruise. So glad I came across your channel as I have learnt so much. I have a couple of questions, firstly, did you take sea sick tablets because you normally suffer? I normally travel ok, but when you mentioned taking them, I wondered whether this is something I need to consider. Also, clothes wise, what would you recommend packing? I feel like I am going to need clothes for all seasons?
Hello, thank you so much for watching :)
We took sea sick tablets for the first 2 days and then decided we didn’t actually need them. Yes we do usually get sea sick on normal boats but had never been on a cruise before so wasn’t sure. I’d always take some with me just in case, you never know!
Norway can have all seasons in one day 🤣 so I would pack a mixture of clothing. Layers are key in Norway :)
Just come across your channel thoroughly your cruise video, we have done a number of cruises, so far not on Iona that’s our next cruise. We show this to the younger members of our family who have never cruised. Just to say Mandy Muden was on America’s Got Talent a very talented magician.
Hey 👋🏻 awe thanks ☺️ You’ll love this cruise I hope 🤞🏼 you have lovely weather unlike we did but Norway is hit and miss I think one week to the next. Mandy Muden was excellent she had us in stitches 😂. Thanks so much for watching appreciate it 💙
I did this cruise solo two years ago, missed first two ports due to bad weather, also missed the fjords 😢. I liked Iona although a huge ship. I loved Norway best place I have visited, scenery is spectacular and the Norwegians are very friendly I was sad to leave flam as they were flying the flags and cheering as we sailed away 😢
Ahh that’s such a shame your first two ports were missed I’m guessing one of the would have been olden? Yes Iona is massive but such a beautiful ship 🤩
Norway is absolutely stunning isn’t it 🥰
We didn’t get to visit Flam on this cruise but have heard it’s very nice. Olden done the same and played music and waved as we sailed away it was so special 🥹
Love this xxx
Thank you 🥰 x
We are going on Iona next Saturday to Norway, I can’t wait as this is my 1st time there and my 3rd cruise .
We are booking our next cruise on board for next year .
Loved your view of the cruise through your eyes.
Aww thanks so much we are 100% converted and can’t wait to book more now cruise bug has bite us really hard lol 😆. You’ll love the fjords hope the weather fantastic for you so you can get them absolutely picture perfect views and photos of the fjords 🤩. Thanks for watching 💙
Miss this cruise 🥹 so much!!!
Epic memories created 🙌🏼
Great vlog again, I’ve cruised loads and trust me at the end of each cruise I always say ‘next one I’m eating less and healthier’ I get back on board have one good day eating salad then it goes to the wall 😂
Thank you :) ohhhhh god we’re definitely doomed then 🤣 but I guess you haven’t had a good cruise if lose weight rather than put it on 😆
Jam then cream for me but only cos I like squirty cream! 🤣 I'm sure that's as controversial though he he.
Maverick... My ♥ I love it too, can't believe you saw Tom cruise, that's so cool
I'm so glad you had a lovely holiday, and you're off again soon, how lucky. I went to bali a long time ago so it'll be nice to see what I can remember. No socks and sandals needed there 🤣🤣
Ohh no your team Ellie 🥺 no one’s on my team lol 😜. Ohh yes Mavericks an awesome film I’m due to watch again at some point. We didn’t see him if I did I would have fainted and died! He’s my hero 🥹. Ohh haha yeah socks and sandals is an illegal look that the fashion police will come after you 😂.
We’re dreading Bali belly so I’m sticking to pizza and chips to stay safe 🫣🤭.
Thanks Lucy we love your comments🥰💙
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Great vlog guys - good luck with the eating less next cruise - I look forward to seeing how that goes 🤣. Do good to see someone else catch the cruise bug and its always Cream first n a Cream Tea.
Yes your team Me with cream and Jam get in 🙌🏼😜💪🏼. Haha funny I said to Ellie we’d be good on day 1 then it would all go to pot the day after and hello another extra 6/7lbs of weight lol 😂. Thanks guys 💙💙💙
Hi I'm on Iona on this cruise with me Grandaughter in August I've got a saver cabin so yet to see where my cabin will be I've got a forward cabin so who knows???!!! I've not booked any excursions as yet but hoping the few I want will be available still in few weeks 🙏 I've limited mobility so can't do much walking ones so I'm looking at the ones with being on a little cruise thing with cake and drinks included with great photo opportunities and the coach ones but I must say that the cinema isn't to me a thing that I would entertain as why would anyone want to be in a cinema on a cruise ?? I love just exploring the whole ship and looking out to sea 🌊 I love the ocean and just watching it to me is magical I love it next year I'm on Arvia with the whole family we are in 2 aft wrap around suites we are going on a 2 week med cruise 🛳 can't wait I love cruise hoildays ❤
Hey Dee 👋🏻 ohh August atleast you’ll hopefully get some cracking weather then. Hopefully your cabins decent and not near any lifts or just below the sky dome.
To be honest we’d thought we’d go cinema as we love films but we loved walking along promenade and watching the sea go by and that sea air nothing beats it does it 🙂. The only trips that where full was olden the skylit and steryn or something like that 🤷🏼♂️ a few other but a lot had availability so you’ll be fine 🙂. If you can do Briksdal glacier by troll car we’d very highly recommend that 🙂 ohh we’re doing Arvia too but the Carribean Road in February we can’t wait for that booking it tomorrow teehee 🤭. Thanks for watching we appreciate it a lot 💙💙
@@JamesandElliesAdventures oh yes I'm looking at the Caribbean ones also I've told my grandaughter that I want to take her on one of those on Arvia or britannia those the ones that sail from Southampton all the way then go around the Caribbean islands then fly back so that's on my list also will look forward to seeing your videos on your Caribbean cruise I've only just found you On RUclips my chance glad I did you are a lovely couple and I enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work 👏 ❤️
@@dee9917 aww thank you Dee 🥰 that’s lovely to hear. Yeah we’re be flying to Barbados and joining the ship for 15 days cannot wait the cruise bug has bit us really hard 😆. If you’ve never done a safari before once you get bitten by Safari bug your doomed for life also too 🤭. Thanks for finding and joining us on our adventures lovely to have you join along with the us 💙🥰
@@JamesandElliesAdventures your very welcome I look forward to seeing more of your adventures and giving me inspirational ideas 💡 thankyou ❤️
If people are afraid to walk up the 418 steps, you can get a trolley bus from outside of the ship to the viewpoint and back again
Ohhh we didn’t know that so that’s really good to know thank you ☺️ it was definitely worth the walk the view was stunning 🤩
I know I got half way up and had to come bk down, had a panic attack, as heights and me don't go
Hi guy's we're back on Iona in September did same cruise last mzy.. loce A cruise our first was 22 year's ago....7 time's ti Norway xx
Ohh wow I can see why you have been back to Norway it’s amazing isn’t it 🤩
Loved watching your vlogs! Arvia has a vegetarian speciality restaurant which has fabulous reviews! 😊
Thank you so much :) funny you say that we have just been looking at Arvia 😜 and that restaurant it looks really good
Don't be afraid to ask for what you want when you order your food because they want to please you it makes them happy too
Our waistlines didn’t appreciate us eating what we wanted 🤣
Hi guys , great video and very informative. We are sailing next week and can't wait. Just one request for future videos. I hope you don't mind me suggesting this but could put a notice in the description stating that strong language may be heard whilst watching this Vlog?
I am no prude but had to quickly switch it off whilst watching it with young grandchildren. I continued when they went home.
That aside, I look forward to your future blogs and I have subscribed
Hey Tony 👋🏻 😱 Noooo I hope they didn’t pick up anything from the video. Our videos aren’t meant for kids but when I get home tonight I’ll deffo add a line just below the actual description of the video so I’ll update it later on. So sorry about that we do get carried away at times 🫣.
Thanks for subscribing it means a lot to us and following along with our journeys. You’ll throughly enjoy the cruise we’re about to book Arvia in Feb for a Carribean cruise and we cannot wait 😬. Thanks so much for watching 💙
Jam 1st then clothed cream because jam slides off of cream
cream stays on top of the jam better.. don't know why?
Yes it does I need to convert James to the proper way 🤣
Hi there loved ❤the 2 videos of the cruise. Quick question what bank are you with for your insurance please as we are going on the same cruise in September.
Thanks Kirk.
Thank you :) we are with Halifax which includes cruise cover however it doesn’t cover for missed ports which we didn’t realise until after the cruise :/
@@JamesandElliesAdventures thanks
I agree with siany5760 below .. we (me and my darling wife) stumbled across your video and love how you do it ... i know there are a lot of them about but .. loving your enthusiasm and wonderment. Ourselves being "novice" cruisers we enjoy seeing you do the things you do (without the pescatarianism/vegetarianism bit). We will be taking the same cruise next year at the same time of year as you went so lessons learned about clothing etc. Question though re your video .. what is it that you film with? is it a gopro or something and what's the stick you stick it on ...hahaha sorry for the technical jargon at the end hahaha
Aww thank you that means a lot 🥲. You’ll will love the cruise I hope you have better weather next year then we did. The cruise either side of us had clear blue skies ☀️ and 20°C we got really unlucky with the weather on this cruise.
Ohh so yeah we just use a GoPro with a metal tripod handle brought from Amazon and an Insta 360 x3 to get shots of both of us and it’s awesome for photos so you don’t have to ask others for a photo. Whenever we’ve asked for photos the person taking it has been the worst photographer ever 😂.
Thanks so much for watching 💙🥳
Defo jam then cream in my scone! Great vlog, thankyou 😊
Yes 🙌🏼 thanks so much for watching ☺️
Hi, I've watched loads of Iona cruise vlogs yours is by far the best one. One question do you need currency whilst a shore or does everywhere take cards? Thanks Mark
Hi Mark, thank you so much really appreciate your kind words :) we didn’t take any cash with us and only used our Revolut card in all ports we visited :) I hope this helps.
Thanks it will. We go two weeks on Saturday. Our first time as well.
You’re welcome, I hope you have a fantastic time :)
Always jam first then cream ❤ rubber ducks is on all cruises 😊 I have no idea when it started. When you have the cruising bug , I’ve done 6 now message me if you want to chat about them, we do other holidays too
Yes glad you are team Ellie 🙌🏼😆
Ohh that’s good to know about the ducks we will definitely get some for our next cruise to hide ☺️ thank you, we are looking to do the Carribean cruise next year on Arvia.
We do have some normal holidays planned for this year but I must admit we’re not looking forward to unpacking and repacking several times because we are doing some multi centre holidays. The beauty of a cruise is you only have to unpack once!
I’ve done cruises Alaska, Asia, Spain/ Portugal/ Madeira , Mexico and Belize, Mediterranean and 4 different short ones from Southampton and we have the Panama Canal one booked for next March .. I’ve cruised on celebrity, virgin and next year princess.. have a look at the virgin cruises the food is amazing I believe they have lots of vegetarian options and they are slightly younger demographic
Ohhhh 😮 you’ve done some good cruises we’ve got a few added to our list already and Virgin is up there along with NCL and MSC and a few others too many to name. 😮 Panama cruise wow! 😯 we want to go too we’ve been Costa Rica and love Central America with the wildlife. Good to know for Virgin with Veggie options too thanks for the recommendation 😎
Hiding ducks is common on all ships now.
Will definitely be jumping on the bandwagon on our next cruise :)
Jam first, cream second. Try spreading jam on cream. Anyway it’s the Cornish way, Cream first is the Devon way😳
Nooo 🫨 I thought I (James) had it the Cornish way ohh interesting 🤔. To be honest I’m weird and find spreading cream on jam easy but next time I’ll give it a go the other way 😜
Spreading cream on jam is easy😅
I've really enjoyed your cruise but it's sad for you because the weather wasn't good for you 😢
We didn’t let the weather stop us we still had a great time :)
I have read that passengers may submit a claim through their travel insurance for a missed port if they have bought a cruise cover package.
Have you or any of your subscribers tried this?
Yes that’s correct but unfortunately we didn’t have missed port cover on our insurance. We have definitely learnt our lesson and will make sure we have this next time :)
I did read on one of the Facebook groups that someone’s insurance paid out :)
So much food, cant help but eat so much
can you go swimming because i havnet seen anyone in the pools😂
Yeah the pools were rammed, we’re not pool people so we didn’t show people in the pool out of respect for them 🙂
Loved your videos, but one thing, maybe I'm being daft, but if your veggie, why you eating so much fish!
We were pescatarians at the time which is why we were eating fish :)
Butter1st then jam and cream
Ohh your team Ellie 🥺 no one chose me yet lol. And of course forgot the obvious being butter 1st hehe 😛
Cruise question of the day, with afternoon tea and eating a scone do you…?
Cream than Jam (Team James 😜)
Jam then cream ( Team Ellie 😆) let us know your thoughts below ⬇️
Jam then cream😊
Yes 🙌🏼
Team Ellie all the way! Jam then cream…the right way 🙌🏻
No cream, jam with extra butter😂
@@EmmaRouse-fk7ng yes Claire 🙌🏼
Massive amounts of women….just for the record
Hi David, sorry what do you mean?
@@JamesandElliesAdventuresapologies, it was confusion on my part , I commented on the wrong video …keep up the good work , great vlogs
@@TheHendoncat no worries our faces were like this 😵💫 lol thanks so much appreciate it 🙌🏼 💙