I Tried a Traditional British Cruise

I Tried a Traditional British Cruise - It Was Eye Opening

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Жыл бұрын

I’ve just disembarked a traditional British cruise, despite very much not being a traditional person. We had formal nights and dress codes, and I had to share my dinner table with strangers at a set time and I came across a few strange rules which I was not expecting. This cruise was very different from any cruise I’ve ever taken before and we had highs and lows that I could never have predicted. Those highs and lows were literal as well, the ship was so rocky and the seas were seriously rough.
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I usually cruise with the casual cruise lines, I love big new exciting cruise ships like the ones that have ropes courses and waterslides, I’ve been skydiving on cruise ships and even tried surfing which was so cool. Taking a traditional cruise on a small ship wasn’t on my radar but when I saw an amazing itinerary sailing with the traditional cruise line Fred Olsen I thought maybe this would be my chance.
Reading their website I saw that it said ‘If after a couple of days on board you find that it is not right for you, we will fly you home and your cruise fare will be refunded.’ I’ve never seen a cruise line promise anything like that before so I figured I had nothing to lose really, and I booked the cruise.
I was nervous, I didn’t know if I’d fit in, I wasn’t sure if there were lots of rules I’d have to follow, I thought I might find it a bit boring to be honest and had no idea how a small ship would handle the notoriously rocky seas on the route I was taking.
We embarked the ship in Newcastle and embarkation was made very easy by the fact that I’d already been sent my luggage tags and tickets pre-cruise so there wasn’t anything for me to organise myself. With most of the big cruise lines you have to remember to print everything you need so this was the first real difference I noticed. This was a really good sign for me that traditional cruising might have some benefits that I hadn’t thought about. I was still nervous but only time would tell if I’d be converted to the more classic style of cruising.
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@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Hey all!!! Thanks so much for watching this video, it was such a fun adventure. *** The T-shirt shown in the video is from my new shop: EmmaCruisesShop.com. 😎💕 For the next 24 hours you can get a discount on the t-shirt shown in this video using the code ILOVEHUDSON. 🥳🥳 I made the store and all the designs myself so I hope that you like them! I tested a lot of t-shirts and factories to find the best and am happy to be able to offer free postage in the USA! (The factory is in Miami) ❤👌 *** If you're interested in booking this cruise, or any other. Please get in touch: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/

@hap3465 Жыл бұрын

Hi Emma I have just booked my 1st cruise with MSC don’t usually do cruise but thought I give it a go I’m a shorts and flip flop guy when I go on holiday and no way am I going to dress up just to eat in some speciality dining When on holiday I just chill could you please give me any tips on dining when on a cruise

@fredashay Жыл бұрын

Is there really a new castle at Newcastle?

@gaynor247 Жыл бұрын

@@fredashay Well, it depend on what you call new! It was a new castle in 1080....🤣

@nickiemmy9177 Жыл бұрын

How much did this cruise cost?

@nyantaplay4769 10 ай бұрын

Regarding table sharing. Princess still has it. Especially I and my mom like dine when we actually ready for dinner. And we travel as solo cruisers so for us it's normal to share table...

@NotThatWilliamWallace Жыл бұрын

Your videos are like a TED Talk on how to be a pleasant human being. I always feel better about the world after watching.

@dees3179 Жыл бұрын

Excellent comment.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, this might be the kindest comment ever. That’s all I want really, people to feel better because of my contents existence. You made 4 days of editing worth it! 😅🙏

@answerman9933 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have no desire to ever go on a cruise. But I find the presentation to not just be informative, but very pleasant.

@paulsutphin6703 Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Also love Emma's consistently honest, positive vibe -- especially her ability to have a laugh about all the little oddities that would irritate a younger soul.

@jackiebyers3424 Жыл бұрын

Best comment on the internet!!!

@JessieBanana Жыл бұрын

This actually feels like a cruise that might tempt me. I like the more upscale vibe, socialness, and frankly feeling like I am on a boat is nice. I don’t want to be a giant crowded city on the water.

@meman6964 Жыл бұрын

Try Oceania, all smaller ships, all about service. Very nice

@whitneywhitney9431 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@firstsgt279 11 ай бұрын

Royal Caribbean was like this 30-35yrs ago. Back then wasn't a Family Line, didn't have many Cabin's hold more then 2 passengers and at 22yrs old was only 2 other passengers onboard younger then Wife and me. It had Tea Time. Buffet during day and nite required shirt/pants, no Swimsuits even with cover ups. At nite it had Waiters, tables had Candles and Table Clothes. Been sticking with Ships that Cruise with 2000 or less and on longer 10+ nites and never feel crowded. At least until is no more smaller ship left.

@mjc8281 8 ай бұрын

Its funny I was just thinking the same thing and I was trying to ponder why, because I'm not crazy about small spaces, so I always assumed if I went on a cruise bigger would be better, but a giant crowded city at sea doesn't sound much fun!

@notdavea5778 7 ай бұрын

I agree if there was an option like this , but with out sharing a table at diner I would be well up for it. Those large cruise ships look like they are defying physics and I am not a boisterous party person.

@lindajacquot5391 Жыл бұрын

You've sold me. I would definitely love to travel on this ship. Cold weather, no kids roaring around, beautiful decor, good food. Checks all the boxes for me.

@jaimealtman5283 Жыл бұрын

The two duvets are actually common in Scandinavia - each person gets their own! I think it's brilliant, and my husband and I adopted this at home in Chicago.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

I don’t like it much, keep getting cold in the night but I understand the logic 😂❤️

@moozicforLIFE Жыл бұрын

My friends in Germany do this and I agree, genius!

@monk3yboy69 8 ай бұрын

Separate rooms even better for when his snoring becomes too much… That works in our house.

@johnmightymole2284 8 ай бұрын

I think it isn't nice. Next step, separate beds.

@jblkcns 7 ай бұрын

This would work for my husband and me.

@montyf2165 Жыл бұрын

Forget watching any other cruise reviewers. Emma's attention to detail and clear and balanced accounts are really excellent and will give you all you need to know.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I don’t know everything though so definitely recommend the others too!! 😂❤️

@TuulaMaaria Жыл бұрын

About 2 separate duvets - in Finland and partly in other Nordic countries it is rare for a couple to share a duvet, everyone wants to wrap up into a duvet 😄When I was married to a British man for over 20 years, that was one thing we often argued about! After we moved to Finland there was no longer a question about it, always separate blankets!

@beccacarrillo 9 ай бұрын

And yet, she said she kept getting cold by having her own duvet.

@wyominghome4857 5 ай бұрын

@@beccacarrillo Good point! :)

@martah5369 4 ай бұрын

Definitely in Sweden too!

@Genevieveblaise Жыл бұрын

Lol the “my way” comment surprised me! I’ve never been to a funeral that this song is played in the US. As a nj/nyc person, it’s known more as a lounge or piano bar song. Or karaoke! Def no death association.

@lightwarrior432 Ай бұрын

AGREED! 😁 😉👍🏽

@Jgfweb Ай бұрын

My friend’s celebration of life had a slideshow set to My Way this January in Virginia. Hadn’t heard it at a funeral before, but her celebration was secular and beach themed. Her sister told us all that the deceased planned everything for the celebration down to the toothpicks. Yep, she did it her way.

@lyucky1 Ай бұрын

Came down here to say this! Prompted me to google it, and apparently My Way is ranked 75th in popularity for funeral songs. I've never heard it, and I certainly still wouldn't call it a funeral song but... okay. The things you learn on cruise-tube.

@amandascharf3870 Ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment!! Same sentiment from me as a US citizen :) And I'm from the Southeast but definitely think of it as a lounge/casino/rat pack/movie song. Never at a funeral!

@theloverlyladylo9158 Жыл бұрын

That ship looks lovely! I’ve never had any interest in the big cruise ships (too many people for my introvert self) but this is something I could enjoy. I’d say it definitely looks vintage rather than dated.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I like that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@ravenmoon1165 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@bsimpson6204 Жыл бұрын

The smaller boat does have a great feel about it, but I was worried I'd get bored with it if I was on board longer than say, two weeks

@dianeblanch4095 Жыл бұрын

The ship had a complete refit when it was bought by Fred Olsen 2 years ago so definitely not dated. It has a classic look.

@jonb5493 3 ай бұрын

@@bsimpson6204 I was on it 93 days. Be worried. Be very worried.

@jilldavies7094 8 ай бұрын

With two friends, I went on my first ever cruise (with Fred Olsen) earlier this year and we booked the earlier dining time without problem or charge. We didn't have to table-share. The food was excellent and the service exemplary. I believe there were a few children on the cruise, but I never saw them. Everything was so relaxed yet totally efficient. The friends I travelled with were experienced cruisers, but much prefer the smaller ships such as Fred Olsen. I'd thoroughly recommend them.

@wyominghome4857 5 ай бұрын

Jill, I also like the smaller ships. What other cruise lines do your friends like?

@madisonhawes3221 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel not to long ago and I have never been on a cruise and I don’t really plan on going on one either but I love your content none the less I just can’t stop watching it’s all so interesting!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this is very kind 🥹❤️

@wild_radish Жыл бұрын

Me too. I just love listening to Emma talk.

@Juuuseeepeech Жыл бұрын

Same girl same

@wyominghome4857 5 ай бұрын

Madison, my husband hated the idea of going on a cruise, but I finally coaxed him on a 5-day round-trip Baltimore to Bermuda, saying if he was really bored it was just 5 days. Well after we boarded he sat on the balcony for two hours just looking out at the ocean going by, and he said he could just feel the tension - tension he didn't realize he had - just draining away. He loves cruises and we've been on many since, always the smaller ships and usually Royal Caribbean. I'm liking what I'm seeing at Fred Olsen though.

@lilOspiCB 9 ай бұрын

I love everything about it. Haven’t been on a cruise yet, but this British “style” is what I’d like.

@breadyegg 2 ай бұрын

Fred Olsen is great. They often offer cruises with a free drinks package as well. The food is great too.

@SignalHillHiker Жыл бұрын

You are exceptionally good at making multiple videos from the same cruise without it being repetitive. I have to keep reminding myself this is the same cruise as the northern lights video I watched haha.

@Trudloops Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. I like that Emma provided us 2 videos in such a short time. I fully support this approach.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it took a lot of planning!!! And feels like the editing took me months (it didn’t) 🤣❤️

@chrisonYTtour Жыл бұрын

That looks absolutely charming… I love a ship with personality and as much as I love the new contemporary styled interiors, there’s a real romance about these more traditional ships that’s super appealing

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

So true! 😀❤️

@jennifer6833 10 ай бұрын

I’d imagine if you are British this would be a perfect cruise. They really catered to the English culture. As an American 🇺🇸 I’d love a cruise like this. It’s unique and not typical.

@EmmaCruises 10 ай бұрын

Hmm, I prefer a max when I cruise. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@wyominghome4857 5 ай бұрын

I agree, Jennifer. The huge ships are like being trapped in Disneyland. Give me a bit of culture and a chance to relax.

@darnelltabor6382 Жыл бұрын

Your unapologetic frugality is refreshing.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Haha, Thank you! 😁❤️

@TheRocco96 Жыл бұрын

On a cruise I prefer the late dining shift. When the ship is moored until evening, you can spend more time outside the ship without having to hurry for your dinner. And on days where you have a full day excursion, it's nice to have time to take a shower and put on clean clothes before going to dinner.

@scottfw7169 7 ай бұрын

Hey, those are good points.

@wyominghome4857 5 ай бұрын

@TheRocco96 I prefer late dining too, and for the same reason. If you're hungry you can always grab a snack off the buffet to tide you over until dinner.

@michaelplunkett8059 4 ай бұрын

And the bad kids all go to the early seating. Late seating on Royal Caribbean ou of FL was adults, families with well behaved children mostly European and South American and lucky Americans.

@wyominghome4857 4 ай бұрын

@@michaelplunkett8059 Good Point!

@tanikokishimoto1604 3 ай бұрын

Early dinner for me. I'd rather not be eating at the hour I normally bed down.

@WholesaleTed Жыл бұрын

I would have been so annoyed, but if I liked the dining room food I would have probably paid the £2/day to change because I am also an early eater. I like dinner 5-6pm. By 8:30 I'd definitely be hangry ☠️

@SM-yd8hq Жыл бұрын

Me too. I'm such an early eater, I can do dinner at 5

@breakfastgirl Жыл бұрын

On MSC Virtuosa our assigned dining was 9.30pm !!....which meant that when we'd finished our meal, all the drinking venues were full, and there was nowhere to go so we ended up back in our cabin.

@iloveowls90 Жыл бұрын

like she said you dont HAVE to eat in the main dinning room

@janemoney5144 Жыл бұрын

I would loathe eating that early! In fact, I wouldn't.

@diane9247 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Same for me. Late eating is for the Spanish, French and Italians.☺

@FixitRestoreit Жыл бұрын

As an English guy married to an American for 15 years, and having lived in the states for 20 years, I never realized that the Americans used "quite" differently than us! It had my wife and I cracking up lol!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Put it this way; if you came up to me at a restaurant and said how is your meal, and I said oh yeah it’s quite good, you probably wouldn’t order it because it’s alright, but not good. 😂❤️

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Quite being like part way, so it’s sorta good, not bad, but definitely not very good. 😂❤️

@FixitRestoreit Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises love it, you enlightened me to something I had no idea about !!!!

@CaptainGyro Жыл бұрын

American here and quite good means very good.

@glen1555 8 ай бұрын

I've worked in America and didn't realise there were different meanings for quite, I guess it's like canny, which has multiple meanings. But I do know slated yes a US meaning and a British meaningUm

@KAH5371 Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, Frank Sinatra's "My Way" is not a funeral song in America, like it is in the UK. The song is from 1969 and was written by Paul Anka, Gilles Thibaut, and Claude Francois. Fun fact: Sinatra really didn't like this song.

@beccacarrillo 9 ай бұрын

I was really surprised to hear it called a funeral song too! Not played at any US funeral I've ever attended.

@EmmaCruises 9 ай бұрын

Most popular funeral song in the UK. 😅

@eadweard. 8 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruisesWhere other than a funeral does a young person hear music chosen by an octogenarian? I think it's just old-timer music rather than funeral music.

@Chief952 8 ай бұрын

Crazy, I worked in the industry for a bit and never heard it at a funeral once. BTW, try ice in your Pepsi, it’s great. I lived in Europe for awhile and never could get used to not having ice. 😂

@W124phreak 4 ай бұрын

I'm with Frank, I think it's one of the most overrated songs ever.

@greatpix Жыл бұрын

Back in 2000 I sailed to Alaska for 10 days on the Holland America ship Maasdam, which is a sister ship to the Amsterdam, which is now called the Bollette. I loved my time on that ship and am glad her sister ship is in such good hands.

@lesleydickson7746 Жыл бұрын

I was on the Noordam to Alaska last year. I wonder if it is the same design. The pool area looked identical. 🤔

@maxinejacobson4006 7 ай бұрын

I knew that I recognized that ship! We’ve been on both the Masadam and the Amsterdam.

@amyw6808 Жыл бұрын

If I were to cruise, I’d much prefer a smaller ship. Those big ones look hellish to me - like a city without any nature. The small ones look like a nice hotel. Recently saw a review on Royal Caribbean’s new menus that was NOT good. Apparently the food is almost cold too. The food on this ship looked delicious. Btw you kissed a trick. If you have a late table, go to the buffet first and then have a second dinner in the restaurant!

@arthurvasey Жыл бұрын

I think the Norwegian Kit Kat’s name translates as Quick Lunch! It’s even pronounced kvik lunch! Ask for a quick lunch in Norwegian and you’ll no doubt get that!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yum yum!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@robertusa1234 10 ай бұрын

I love table sharing. It’s a great way to meet new people. Wish it was more common place.

@vickilim1644 4 ай бұрын

Me too. Much prefer table sharing because of the people you meet.

@bil8647 4 ай бұрын

Same. Out of the 17 cruises I've been on only 2 didn't have it.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel, allows me to cruise without cruising lol

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I like my side of the deal here too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@jimc5423 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos because you add your personal opinion and tastes and somehow they seem very close to normal. Very impressed with the videography and the sharp lens. After watching this video I'm definitely adding this cruise to my wish list. The only thing I would offer is maybe to show a little more interaction with your travel companion, like during dinner or walking the deck. Great work 🙂

@sherrellbennett1333 Жыл бұрын

I suffer from severe seasickness so I always get a patch from my doctor. They are called scopolamine transdermal patches and they work beautifully. You just wear them behind your ear and they have allowed me to cruise without any seasickness at all.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@norissima95 10 ай бұрын

This ship has got character. I love it. ❤

@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын

Yaaayyy been looking forward to this video for so long!! Amazing video!!🥳🥳🥳

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thanks so much. :)

@bcdave91 10 ай бұрын

Found this video by accident. Thanks a lot. Looks like a great cruise. I've never taken a cruise, but this one definitely looks interesting. Thanks!

@jackiestewart5062 Жыл бұрын

Absolute fabulous review, thanks Emma

@neilsmith8340 Жыл бұрын

We are on the Bolette 2 weeks from today on the fjords cruise, you have made the anticipation even greater. Thanks

@BTimmer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. We've cruised on the old HAL Amsterdam and it's sister ships many times and it's very interesting to see the Fred Olsen changes to the interior. We may have to try one.

@mariecloutier3548 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do. I've only been on one cruise but I always feel like I learn so much from your videos.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@davidgamper6726 8 ай бұрын

Looks wonderful. Thanks for the review!

@Trudloops Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Emma 🎉. I enjoyed seeing the ship through your eyes.

@celebrityrog Жыл бұрын

Hands down, your cruise sounded amazing and worth a visit.

@All_you_need_is_love2018 6 ай бұрын

Emma, your channel is without a doubt one of the best travel channels I’ve watched. Always great content and never boring! And thank you for translating metric to the imperial system for us Americans.

@kangamangus95 4 ай бұрын

You are such a lovely human being. No ego involved in any of your vlogs. Superb!

@keithrichman6918 Жыл бұрын

What a charming little ship! Thanks for the amazing vid!

@dougsmith3353 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos and really love the "Captain Hudson" T-shirt and the fact that you designed it yourself is fantastic!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! I have some other designs here too and hopefully I’ll be adding a new design every week: EmmaCruisesShop.com 😀❤️

@cclark5456 Жыл бұрын

Loved the decor on that ship! Everything looked so nice, including the food :)

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yum yum

@LillyoftheValleyAZ Жыл бұрын

What a great vlog. Fast paced and interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@carolfinnis6152 Жыл бұрын

Great video Emma, thank you and happy Easter

@terrilowe3530 Жыл бұрын

I think that looks like a wonderful ship!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@williamsstephens 9 ай бұрын

Well, I never imagined I would like to cruise again, much less in frigid, rough waters, but this looks utterly delightful!

@bjdefilippo447 Жыл бұрын

Looks like that was an interesting cruise. I might try them out. Thanks for the evaluation!

@oatcake1966 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great review. I've never been on a cruise and now you've tempted me.

@Maggie-rr8gi 7 ай бұрын

You are an awesome presenter. This looks like a great cruise. I’ve never been on one but this looks really pleasant and comfortable.

@Houston1863 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Emma. I've never wanted to go on a cruise before having suffered the crossing to the Scilly Isles one summer afternoon many moons ago but your report has been very tempting. All my best and keep enjoying

@EmmaCruises 8 ай бұрын

Oh my yeah this is very different haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@KamDhillon-Rai-hh3yq 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving a great insight regarding cruising. Concise, informative, and to the point x

@Nunderpants Жыл бұрын

So glad I found you and your videos before I go on my first cruise next year! I'm so excited 😍

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@tinaszabo7100 Жыл бұрын

A cruise company to go on the bucket list . An amazing cruise, thank you. Emma 🎉

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@robertabray-enhus3198 9 ай бұрын

This would definitely be a cruise I’d like!

@moozicforLIFE Жыл бұрын

This looks great!

@vap57 Жыл бұрын

You have sold me on a Fred Olsen Cruise! This has to be your best video that I have watched. Very well done.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Awh thanks so much!! If you need any help booking or inspiration we are here: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😀❤️

@jerrylondon2388 4 ай бұрын

Top tip! Book your room on a low deck, near the center of the ship if you get seasick! The higher the deck, the more to the outside your room the more it accentuates the motion of the ship. The more "premium" the room, the worse the ride. A window, porthole, sliding glass doors will make your seasickness worse. So at least spend the time in your room in comfort, not feeling ill. Retiring when you feel ill to a high outside cabin will not improve how you feel. Most ships have a virtual window on the TV if you need a "view". Good project for your kids science fair, relative motion on board a ship.

@jostock564 Жыл бұрын

Loooved your content. Fantastic insight into Fred Olsen cruise ship. I think we'll be adding Fred Olsen on our future cruise bucket list. Just received my Captain Hudson here in Australia. Very excited he will be coming on our European cruise with us in May. 🥳

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! So exciting. Awesome. Thank you! 😁❤️

@gavinrobb85 4 ай бұрын

I think I may be seriously looking to get this cruise booked! Thank you for your informative and upbeat post.

@EmmaCruises 4 ай бұрын

Woohoo! My recommended agents are here to help anytime emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😀❤️

@janicegilman7672 Жыл бұрын

Emma I am always excited when I get the notification you have posted and this was absolutely the best! Now I want to take a Fred Olsen cruise!! Thank you for being so positive and down to earth! Blessings from Alaska

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@j.mygrant3752 9 ай бұрын

Cruising is in my past, though I did love it. Somehow I ran across Emma when her cruise blogs were part time...then she made it a full time gig. How eonderfull. She is a marvelous guide to cruising! She even makes mega ships (almost) exciting. I'm fromer earlier cruise days. This cruise blog about Fred Olson was captivating. If I could, I would go! Emma is excellent in her reviews! Even if I can't go, Emma describes the experience like being there. Thank you, Emma.

@EmmaCruises 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@hazelmoorman223 8 ай бұрын

I've been on the big ships and it's not for me. But this small one YES

@kinghenry100 8 ай бұрын

I like table sharing good chance to meet new folks.

@alexandrawallner8814 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Emma! I've just discovered you and find you just adorable! So much fun to watch!!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@deemcc7784 Жыл бұрын

Sounds so fantastic!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@TraceysHappyPlace Жыл бұрын

I cruised on the P&O Aria 8 years ago in Australia. It had also been a Holland America ship and was very similar to this one. It had been refurbished by P&O but not well. This looked like a great cruise.

@ScottishGypsymama Жыл бұрын

Dinner time in my household is between 5-5:30 pm, so eating at 8:30 pm would bother me too. Usually by that time I'd want to be just relaxing

@jonb5493 3 ай бұрын

The "View" restaurant opens at 6pm, and everyone soon learns to eat nowhere else.

@yvonnemehalko9419 21 күн бұрын

I have never heard of this cruise line until I watched this video. I am very tempted. Thank you for the information.

@jaysimmons9598 Жыл бұрын

LOVE your videos!! Thank you!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@alangauld6079 8 ай бұрын

I've been on a dozen cruises now and never the same line twice. But Fred Olsen hasn't been on my radar. My mum and dad nearly always went for FO (and occasionally P&O), but they loved the formal nights and shared dining tables which I usually avoid. Having watched your video I've now added FO to my todo list, especially for the reasonable drinks and extras prices. Thanks for the interesting video, which KZfaq randomly recommended! I've now subscribed. 🙂

@Botanica1love Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that Frank Sinatra song was a popular funeral song. I've been to quite a few funerals and have never heard it played but it could just be a cultural difference. Love the video as always. 🥰

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Maybe, it’s top of every ‘funeral song’ websites I can find!! 😂😂

@michaelrennie4589 Жыл бұрын

Great fun video. Thx Emma !!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@LadyZeldaia Жыл бұрын

Love the vid! Ive been on one cruise to Denmark where the cabin window had a seat in it, was so nice sitting in the window looking out

@oceanfroggie 9 ай бұрын

Good review. We've given up on ocean cruising on these large floating tower blocks and instead have switched to river cruising on small boats (150pax max) on Rhine, Danube etc, so much more relaxing and civilised that the white casino buckets where you are man handled and ships are too large to dock inside town ports and city centres.

@larrygrimaldi1400 Жыл бұрын

I like late dining on a cruise that has many stops so you have time after the shore tours to change for dinner without rushing--- On the Queens, the fancy afternoon tea is free, so you don't get hungry unless you go on a really long shore tour. This ship's pubic rooms and your cabin looks like the same size as a Holland American I took in October around the East Med- I love that they took out the casino-- I have no use for that or the expensive spa.

@robertbarnier45 7 ай бұрын

Glad to see this. Looks like the old fashioned cruising that I’ve missed Aussie Bob 😊😊😊

@sarahdixon4735 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your Vlogs Emma, very informative. Thank you. 🙂

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@c001232 Жыл бұрын

Cocktail pianist here - I know exactly why they played "My Way" - it gets requested way too often! Love your videos Emma!

@valeriepark9444 Жыл бұрын

If it was mostly Midwestern Americans, it'd probably be "Sweet Caroline" instead....

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Oh yes I can imagine!!! It’s always at karaoke too! 😂😂😂

@lookoutleo 9 ай бұрын

Still not been on a cruise and almost 60 , maybe Fred Olson would be the right place to try :) I like the laid-back style this seems to have , thankyou for posting

@EmmaCruises 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Kierann_ Жыл бұрын

Another great video!Hope you enjoyed the trip!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 🥳👏🏼,

@tonymcdonnly6492 8 ай бұрын

Really good cruise presentation. I'll look up the cruise line. Thanks.

@angelaegan7511 Жыл бұрын

Listening to you is better than actually cruising, no sea sickness! 😅 Thoroughly enjoyed this.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Awwwh,,Thank you! 😁❤️

@kyarichards2894 Жыл бұрын

Ah.. another armchair cruise with Emma. So relaxing and interesting. You're talented at this! Giving your money back and flying you home if you didn't like it after 2 days. That is amazing...... respect.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 You’re very kind!

@joemichaels4231 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always!!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@artbargestudio Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you Emma.

@joeb5316 Жыл бұрын

I'd never heard that 'My Way' was played at funerals. I guess that's my daily new thing learned.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Really? Maybe it isn’t as popular as I think. Every time I google most popular funeral song my way comes up! 😂😂😂

@jaklg7905 Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises This must be a British thing because I have never heard it at an American funeral. But I can see how the association would be strange.

@simonhicks5222 Жыл бұрын

17:26 I love how Emma's fellow cruisers can at all times rely on her absolute discretion and commitment to the 'What happens down the red light staircase, stays down the red light staircase' rule.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Thatguy-kg3tz 5 ай бұрын

I just found this channel and I'm hooked already, I love how positive you are :).

@EmmaCruises 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@chewar7537 Ай бұрын

LOL, I have never heard Frank Sinatra played at any funeral. I would have never even thought about that until you said it. Looks like a "rocky" cruise, I would have been sick the whole time. The tea room was pretty.

@72stones43 Жыл бұрын

Cruising has never been a thing,like a mall, until this one, seems very nice, thanks to everyone.

@cathypatterson4793 Жыл бұрын

It was so fun to watch how Fred Olsen changed the ship. We typically cruise on HollandAmerica and your ship was like home with differences.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

YEAHH!!! I’d like to try HAL. 😀❤️

@kellyalvarado6533 Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises The white napkins with the orange stripe is a HAL thing . . . so you will feel right at home. 😊 Seriously though, how have you never done a HAL cruise??!! They are the best.

@hideawayhomesllc5103 Жыл бұрын

Really a good introduction to FOC. Thank you so much.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@suecox2308 9 ай бұрын

Terrific review--it sounds like a cruise line I would enjoy.

@kathleenabell5933 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative and never boring! You’re always prepared and speak clearly - love it.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. ❤️

@simonstones1918 5 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruisesthey clearly love you! 🤠

@itslittlewhiskers Жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, I just want to say that I love your videos - you have a great vibe, and I love your balanced approach to reviews! I live in NZ and the cruise ship season has just ended - I would LOVE to see you do a series on cruising in NZ! And then you could try Australia, and then the South Pacific...so many options!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️ That’s a bucket list dream for me for sure!!

@trbarton743 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. You have a very unique style. I like that you help us American’s learn the British language. 🔌👍👏

@thefaithonista-cristinamye7038 Жыл бұрын

The food looks amazing 😮

@MrFroglips69 10 ай бұрын

Very groovy. I now want to cruise this ship.

@pixels2prints Жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, we did a 16 night Northern Lights last year, I get seasick on a duck pond! Since starting to use Scopoderm patches I haven't been sick once - give them a try :)