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@wendyboyes6556
@wendyboyes6556 7 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your videos I've enjoyed them all, we were on the explore 2 at the end of April it brought back happy memories. I just wanted to say that the quality of the filming you do is some of the best on KZfaq.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 7 сағат бұрын
Hi Wendy, thank you so much for you nice comment, I’m my worst critic and I keep saying how much better I wish my vlogs were, there’s lot of things I would change and improve on. But reading this comment makes me smile and know what I’m producing is helping others. Live that my vlogs brought back happy memories for you. 👍😀❤️🛳️
@catharine2262
@catharine2262 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. The ship looks great ! We are due to do the transatlantic on her in December, so we found your footage really helpful. Cheers !
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 күн бұрын
Hi Catherine, bless you, thank you for the nice message, it is our favourite Matella Cruises ship, I’ve working on the next vlogs for another Marella Cruise we have done. Hope you have a fantastic cruise and looking forward to hearing all about it. 👍🛳️😀
@catharine2262
@catharine2262 2 күн бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore Thanks Steve. We have watched your blogs previously and enjoyed them. Keep doing what you do. 👍🏼
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Күн бұрын
Thank you Catherine for your support, it really does mean the world to me, the vlogs will get better the more confident I get on camera and I’m learning everyday. It’s great to know you have watched some of my other vlogs 👍🛳️😀
@irenemckee6562
@irenemckee6562 15 күн бұрын
Hi Steve thank you for the Vlog. We are going on Explorer 2 in September 2024 and looking to book this excursion. I was wondering how long it actually took you to walk round the cave after you left the train. It looks an amazing excursion although tiring. Thank you again.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for you comment, so sorry it taken me time to get back to you with an answer 😀, the experience was fantastic. The walk around the cave is quite a long time, about 1 hour, it might even be almost two hours. You can take your time and go at your own pace or walk round quickly. You get a lot of time. You can walk around on your own, that’s what we did, then after the cave we went for a meal. You enter the cave as a group but once you are in the cave you can do your own thing. It is huge, it’s hard to put into words the shear size of the caves. It’s well worth doing. Hope you have a wonderful time l. 🛳️😀👍
@irenemckee6562
@irenemckee6562 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. All booked for the caves and really looking forward to it. Really enjoying your vlogs. Keep up the good work. 👍
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Күн бұрын
That’s fantastic and I bet you are very excited, I always like to help, I forgot to mention, take a hoodie, thin jacket or a cardigan when doing the caves, the temperature drops when you are inside, it gets cold, I stupidly forgot mine so I wrapped a towel around me! Ha ha. Thank you for your support and nice comments, it means the world to me. Have a wonderful experience. 👍😀🛳️
@mojoguy7700
@mojoguy7700 26 күн бұрын
When we were on voyager a couple went to bed and not gone to muster when we all had to go to our muster stations, as explained by the Captain we had lost our departing slot as muster station is 100% requirement before being allowed to depart
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 25 күн бұрын
That’s really unfortunate 😂, it’s the first thing we do on a cruise, once we do the muster then unpack our cases the holiday can start. 👍😀
@jessyoung6451
@jessyoung6451 Ай бұрын
Love the video - how long was the coach from lake bled back to the port? Thanks
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your comment, means a lot. The journey back was just over 1 hour, we loved Lake Bled, very beautiful, wish we had a couple more hours there, but regardless I would recommend the experience. 👍😀🛳️
@jessyoung6451
@jessyoung6451 Ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore amazing, thank you! We have this excursion booked for August - I can’t wait to go to Lake Bled, it’s been on my must do list for years!
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Күн бұрын
I so excited for you, it was beautiful, one of our favourite experiences, I think one day we will go back to Lake Bled for a weeks holiday. Have a fantastic time. 👍🛳️😀
@scottishghoststories2404
@scottishghoststories2404 Ай бұрын
enjoyed watching all your videos on this ship will be on her in 5 weeks time will be lots of videos for you tube as well its my first time on board the Marella Explorer 2
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
That’s great, thank you for watching the vlogs and your comment, really does mean a lot, I’m working on Corfu Town, Greece now and looking to get that one up this Friday. Not long now till your cruise with Marella Cruises, I look forward to hearing all about it, you will be counting down those days. Have a fantastic cruise. 👍😀🛳️✈️
@anthonylloyd4425
@anthonylloyd4425 Ай бұрын
Love Surf&Turf, booked it for sea-day in a couple of weeks :) Kora-La we are doing twice as I only eat beef and getting beef curries is nigh-on impossible!
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Great choice of restaurants you have booked, we also booked those twice each while on the cruise. We love food, enjoy your cruise, I’m very jealous, have a fantastic holiday. 👍😀🛳️
@drogna3905
@drogna3905 Ай бұрын
I've done this cruise a couple of times, it's one of the best in my opinion. Hopefully doing it again next year.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your comment, totally agree with you, it’s a fantastic cruise and on of our favourite holidays ever, we loved it so much, hope you get to re-do the cruise again soon. 🛳️✈️👍😀
@DonnaCooper-ff3uf
@DonnaCooper-ff3uf Ай бұрын
Thanks for that, we are staying in an inside cabin on our first cruise on the same ship in September xx
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
That’s my pleasure, thank you for your comment, it really does mean a lot you take the time to write this. You will have a wonderful time. 👍🛳️😀
@billycowie4156
@billycowie4156 Ай бұрын
Don't book cabin no 1235 , the vibration in the room will shake out your fillings !
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
I will remember not to book that cabin number ha ha, I want to keep the teeth I have, thank you for your comment. 👍😀
@billycowie4156
@billycowie4156 Ай бұрын
Not only did the room vibrate ,there was a sound similar to dripping water, as a plumber it would drive me mad and wake me up !
@suedavies9061
@suedavies9061 Ай бұрын
Is it best to go on exursion or is it near enough to do it yourself ?
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
The three places we visited would be to far and a lot farther from than we would feel comfortable organising on our own from the cruise ship port. You could do what we did pay for the excursion and leave the tour guide and walk around on your own. Just find out at what time and where you need to meet. I wish we would have had slightly more time but we would highly recommend it. 👍😀🛳️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Sorry I thought this comment was for the Italy vlog I just posted. My Valletta in Malta, you can do this on your own. It’s not far to the centre if you take the lift up to the main strip which is by the gun cannons. If we go again we will do this day on our own. 😛😀🛳️✈️
@suedavies9061
@suedavies9061 Ай бұрын
Thank you for replying
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Күн бұрын
That’s my pleasure. Thank you too 👍😀🛳️
@graemealderman
@graemealderman Ай бұрын
Brilliant vlog, we're about to go on the same itinerary at the end of June. And already booked tour round godfather location, looks stunning. Just a quick one, what camera and stick did you use, must get one....
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, it’s great to know that my vlogs are helping people and it makes people excited about going on the same excursions. I have links in this video and each and every other video I create with the cameras I’m using, it’s a affiliated link, does not cost you any more, I get a very small commission, you don’t need to press on it, you can go direct to Insta360, this is were my link directs you to, I use a Insta360 x 3, great camera, I love it. Hope you have a fantastic cruise and have a superb experience. Thank you once again for the comment, it’s means so much. 👍😀🛳️
@okllepentulle
@okllepentulle Ай бұрын
Belisisima complit hotell Maria Sicilia.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. 👍😀
@BevCorber-wy4mb
@BevCorber-wy4mb 2 ай бұрын
Great viewing! You’ve made us excited for August! 😎😎🥂
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Hi Ben. Thank you so much for the great comment, always great to know the vlogs are helping, you will really enjoy yourself. 👍😀
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Sorry I ment Bev, predicted typing 👍
@paulsmith8289
@paulsmith8289 2 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to watching all your videos on this cruise. We are doing the same in the last two weeks in May. We have the excursions all booked now. I've never visited any of the destinations either so I'm really looking forward to it. We're first time cruisers too!
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you taking the time to write this, it really means so much that you take the time to comment. I’m working on the next vlog now, which will go up this week. You are going to have a great cruise, there are some amazing ports. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return. 👍🛳️✈️
@leshobbs5139
@leshobbs5139 2 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, Love the content mate but looks like I’m veiwing through a door spy hole? Just my thought. Love all the info and coverage.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your comment, great feedback, I’m still learning about videography, I do agree with what you have said, the fisheye shots don’t really work, I’ve got a new camera that I will be using indoors to achieve better shots. Thank you for watching my vlogs and comments, they really do mean the world that people take the time to comment. 👍🛳️✈️
@williamlorimer060867
@williamlorimer060867 2 ай бұрын
Going this cruise in July can’t wait looking forward to Malta it is probably more than 30 years since I was last there 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Thank you taking the time to write a comment, it really helps KZfaq put my vlogs in front of the people that are interested in cruising. Malta was stunning, wish we had more time to explore more it, have a fantastic cruise. 👍😀🛳️
@shaunrobertson1833
@shaunrobertson1833 2 ай бұрын
Im often up early even on holiday so the coffee port might be the 1st stop for me. Your vlogs have been really useful for us. Thanks.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
We are alike, we were always up early, 5 or 6am most mornings, the coffee port was always our first port of call, think it opens at 7am each morning, you can stay and have a coffee, or mention you would like to take it away and there will put your drink in a paper cup. Thank you for the nice comment, it really helps, so happy my vlogs have helped, puts a smile on my face. 👍😀
@margaret3261
@margaret3261 2 ай бұрын
❤ thanks , another great video from you both. Going here in June 😊
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your support and nice comment, I’ve got lots more vlogs to come, these comments make it all worth while. I bet you are counting down the days, you will love your cruise. 🛳️😀👍
@cruisefraterpoultons
@cruisefraterpoultons 2 ай бұрын
Hi there, we are new to your channel. Kotor looks fabulous from your photos, we really want to visit here soon. We look forward to watching your other videos. Really like your thumbnail designs, very smart 👏🛳️😍
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Hi. Thank you so much for reaching out and the fantastic support and comments, this makes all the hard work I put into everything worth while. I’ve spent a bit of time redesigning the thumbnails. Still working on changing some of them. I’ve got lots of other vlogs in progress. Kotor is such a beautiful port and our favourite place. 👍😀🛳️😂
@cruisefraterpoultons
@cruisefraterpoultons 2 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore it’s unbelievable how much time it takes to produce a KZfaq video and to learn all the different apps etc. Motivation also plays a part, I’m putting off finishing an Arvia ship tour and managing to find other things to do 😂 as I know it’s going to take a while.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
I looking forward to hearing all about your cruise 👍🛳️, your so correct, there is a massive amount of time involved with producing a KZfaq channel, I feel the most amount of time is in the video editing, it’s never ending and the learning curve is steep, but each day you learn something new which is exciting. 👍😀🛳️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
When you have your first vlog up please let me know, I would love to watch it and follow you, we all support each other. 💰😀🛳️
@stevenmcdonald697
@stevenmcdonald697 3 ай бұрын
Love this, I have this cruise booked for May next year, really useful and brilliantly done video!
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Steve, means a lot, I put a lot of work and time into each h vlog, and it’s fantastic to get great feedback like this, much appreciated. You are going to love the itinerary, once of our best ever holidays. I’m working on the next vlog now for Valletta, Malta 🇲🇹 🛳️👍😀
@scottishghoststories2404
@scottishghoststories2404 3 ай бұрын
come to Lsnzarote for Christmas and new year Playa blanca you enjoy it
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Maybe one day Scott, was very lucky and visited Lanzarote about 18 years ago with my family, we had a fantastic holiday, so much so my family returned 👍✈️
@scottishghoststories2404
@scottishghoststories2404 3 ай бұрын
how there how far is it by bus from Dubrovnik, Croatia to the Marella Explorer 2
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Hi there, distance I’m not to sure, but time wise on the bus, public transport it was about 15 to 20 minutes, it was about €3 each way, the bus stop is right outside the cruise terminal. The main issue is the amount of traffic, to much traffic for the roads, the roads are only single lane and on the way back from the Dubrovnik to the cruise terminal is was slightly longer, probably 25 to 30 minutes, the buses are very overcrowded and we had to stand up on the bus both ways with lots of people also stood up and sat down on the bus, if there are a few of you, it might work out cheaper getting a taxi, if the roads were not busy with so much traffic it would probably only take 10 to 15 minutes on public transport. 👍🛳️🐑
@patriciamcintyre7285
@patriciamcintyre7285 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Vlogs, great to see the ship we're on in june ( just to say Flutes is also included in the A I too😊
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching my vlogs and your nice comment, I’m very grateful. I really enjoy making the vlogs, travel is my passion and happy place. Not long till your holiday now, you will be counting down those days before you know it. 🛳️👍😀
@PAUL-pz6ps
@PAUL-pz6ps 3 ай бұрын
hi steve, i take it that all items brought on board is put strait onto ur account, is there anything that can be brought with cash onboard ?? also, what about casino games ? how does that work out for playing with money ?? sorry for thease questions as u no the cruise i'm going on in july will be my first on my very long bucket list :)
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you for watching the vlog, it means a lot. You can ask away, all questions are welcome. While on the Marella Cruise we didn’t play any of the casino games, sorry so I’m not sure on that. When you first board the ship you can register a credit card or debit card on your cruise cabin card, so anytime you purchase something, casino, duty free, shops, ice cream, additional items at the coffee port it just goes on your cabin card and at the end of the cruise it’s then automatically charged to your credit card or debit card, I hope this helps 👍🛳️😀
@PAUL-pz6ps
@PAUL-pz6ps 3 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore thxn steve, i wasn;t sure so i thought it would be best to ask :) whens the next time u goin on a cruise an who with ?? as in what cruise ship and not as in whith other peaople lol :)
@stevenmcdonald697
@stevenmcdonald697 3 ай бұрын
Hey, just to say, I've been on a few Marella ships, Voyager and the Explorer, and I needed cash to play the casino games. 🙂
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
@@PAUL-pz6pswe have two cruises booked, one to the Norwegian fjords with p & o, and a Mediterranean cruise with Virgin later in the year. Look out for our Marella voyager vlog we’ve already done to the Caribbean, coming soon! 😀
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
@@stevenmcdonald697looks like we have been on the same Marella cruise ships 👍🛳️
@wendyboyes6556
@wendyboyes6556 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos we are going on the Explorer 2 on the 30th of April. They have been very interesting and informative
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Hi Wendy, bless you, thank you for watching them and your nice comment, it really means a lot 👍😄. Only 4 weeks or so for your cruise holiday with Marella Cruises, how long are you cruising for, 1 or 2 weeks? 👍❤️🛳️✈️
@wendyboyes6556
@wendyboyes6556 3 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore it's a 9 night cruise from Mallorca to Dubrovnik
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 2 ай бұрын
Sounds fantastic, I can’t wait to hear all about it, hope you have a wonderful time. 👍😀🛳️
@edwardowens6133
@edwardowens6133 3 ай бұрын
Enjoy your travels this year Steve I’ll be watching. As regards to your virgin voyages cruise later in year, you mentioned Pisa and Florence - the Enjoy your trips this year Steve - on the Virgin voyages you mentioned pisa and Florence - both in a day? - we did both in a day, as tour only stayed pisa short time , Florence further hour or so away with a lot more to see - enjoy. Best Regards Eddie
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Hello and thank you for your support and comment, it’s much appreciated. More vlogs to come from our cruising, B&B, all inclusive holiday’s and each experience we go on! We are very excited for our Virgin Voyages cruise, we have watched lots of vlogs, we are still under-sided regards doing Pisa & Florence together or Florence and a vineyard combined which is in a old beautiful castle. So much to see and do. How did you find doing Pisa and Florence in the same day?
@edwardowens6133
@edwardowens6133 3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks - helps give a good idea of the city we are travelling on the Morella Explorer 2 in September
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support and kind works, thanks for watching the new vlog. Only 6 months to go and you will be enjoying your holiday, hope you have a wonderful time. 👍🛳️✈️
@user-xt4tx3tv9q
@user-xt4tx3tv9q 3 ай бұрын
Looks great going in August
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, it’s a beautiful place, I higher recommend, it’s €35 to walk around the wall, the views are stunning 👍😄
@RoderickSpoke
@RoderickSpoke 3 ай бұрын
Brilliant review, one cruise we should look into further.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your nice comment, it is a cruise and itinerary we would definitely recommend, it was fantastic and one of our favourite holidays, there’s so much to see and do 👍🛳️😄
@sharonwhite1985
@sharonwhite1985 4 ай бұрын
Sounds like the cruise bug has got you! Enjoy 😊
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
It certainly as, we are already looking at a number of cruise holidays for 2025 🛳️❤️👍✈️
@sharonwhite1985
@sharonwhite1985 4 ай бұрын
Looking forward to watching this series as we are doing the same itinerary in May. First time on Explorer 2 but have done Explorer several times.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, you do not have long to your holiday then, May is just around the corner. I’m working on Split, Croatia now 👍🛳️
@PAUL-pz6ps
@PAUL-pz6ps 4 ай бұрын
i'm doing that cruise in july :)
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
I’m excited for you, the cruise and the holiday was fantastic, which port are you looking forward too?
@PAUL-pz6ps
@PAUL-pz6ps 4 ай бұрын
all of em :) @@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
Ha ha and you will 👍🛳️✈️🥂😊
@patriciamcintyre7285
@patriciamcintyre7285 4 ай бұрын
We're looking forward to our Adriatic Affair cruise onboard the Marella Explorer 2 in June (10 of us🎉 thanks for your videos 👍
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 3 ай бұрын
Wow 10 of you, there’s going to be some fun aboard in the bars, you are all going to have a great time, thank you for watching my vlogs and nice comments 👍🛳️✈️❤️
@stephenhoyle2241
@stephenhoyle2241 4 ай бұрын
I have just subscribed and look forward to seeing the vlogs develop. If you look at some of the best cruise videos and look back at their first attempts you can really see the difference as they gain experience. Watch Andy and Kristy’s vlog and get a few tips from them, split your videos into specific areas of your holiday, all the best. PS we are doing this same cruise in June this year and really looking forward to it, we have sailed Marella before and like their medium sized ships.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the kind words and tips 👍, I really enjoy watching Andy and Kirstie’s vlogs, I’ve been watching them for the last 18 months, when we booked our Marella cruise around the Mediterranean they vlogs really helped. Your are 100% spot on about how KZfaqrs develop from there first Vlogs, I like watching people’s first vlogs as it helps you with your confidence, my partner says I’m really brave as I’ve jumped in at the deep end and talking straight away which it takes most travel bloggers years before they do that. I really struggled with the talking and being very self conscious filming, I still am but my vlogs will definitely get much better. I’m excited for the future and that I have people like yourself watching them and wishing me all the best, have a great day 👍
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the nice comments, it really does mean a lot. You will have such a fantastic time. We loved it. There was no fridge in our room, we found this very strange, the space where the fridge is there but there was no fridges when we cruised on the Marella Explorer 2, we said on the Marella Voyager in December and those cabins we had fridges.
@meganclague334
@meganclague334 4 ай бұрын
Hiya! Thank you so much for doing this.! Loving watching all the videos and getting an idea of what to expect 😍 Me and my mum are going on this cruise in May for 2 weeks and can’t wait.! I just have a quick random question… was there a fridge in your cabin room? Thank you ! Meg 😊x
@glenshaw9563
@glenshaw9563 5 ай бұрын
Great informative vlog guys, we set sail on our first ever cruise on Marella EXP 2 next week around Caribbean!.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you very much for the positive comment 👍😀, hope you have a great holiday around the Caribbean, we also cruised around the Caribbean with Marella in December 2023, you will have a fantastic time, I look forward to hearing about it 🛳️✈️🙏🍺
@PostcardAndAPint
@PostcardAndAPint 5 ай бұрын
You did a great job! It’s so exciting when you get on a new ship for the first time. I loved this video as this was a ship I used to work on when it was celebrity! We’re looking forward to watching more of your journey. Cheers 🍻
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, I’m working on the final bits of the next vlog, I was hoping to get this up on Thursday but a few things cropped up so it was not possible, next one will go up on Saturday or Sunday. What an exciting job, as the ship changed much? How long did you work at sea for? 👍🛳️✈️❤️
@paulatherton1191
@paulatherton1191 5 ай бұрын
I’ve enjoyed all of you videos Steve. We have just booked our first cruise which is on the Explorer 2. Enjoy all of your upcoming holidays.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the nice comment, I’m still learning and they will get better. Which ports are you doing? 😀
@paulatherton1191
@paulatherton1191 5 ай бұрын
Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Koper, Ancona, Split and Bar. Looks like fun.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
Excellent choices there, so many places to see and not enough time 🛳️❤️❤️👍😄
@GreatCityAttractions
@GreatCityAttractions 6 ай бұрын
It looks a great place for a hike
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
It is, even though we took the wrong directions and ended up somewhere completely different to where we originally planned, it was stunning and not many tourist, beautiful hike 👍😀
@GreatCityAttractions
@GreatCityAttractions 6 ай бұрын
that's how you find the best places! Get lost! great stuff - well done. @@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
Getting lost is my biggest challenge ha ha 😂👍😀
@mrp5169
@mrp5169 6 ай бұрын
Hopefully someone watches this and returns your wallet 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’m visiting Kotor for first time in July , can’t wait , thanks for sharing.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed, if they don’t then hopefully someone who really needs the money finds it and puts it towards something nice. I’m excited for you, you will love Kotor, it’s stunning, the most beautiful port. Wish I’d filmed more during our time there. Are you visiting Kotor during a cruise?
@patriciamcintyre7285
@patriciamcintyre7285 5 ай бұрын
Hi we're all going on the same cruise in June( but I doubt it'd be able to walk up there ( mobility problems (hip's and knee) but I'll mention it to anyone else if they can do the walk😊 thanks for your informative videos xxx
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
There are other amazing experiences you can do while on the ship, I’ve taken screen shots of all the excursions Marella offer on the cruise ship and put these within a folder in our Facebook group called “Cruise Travel And Explore With Stick Man Steve”, whatever you do or don’t do you will have a wonderful holiday, I’m excited to hear all about it 👍🛳️✈️❤️😀
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
I love the sound of your next two cruises, Caribbean and the fjords. My cousin and his family have recently been on the Iona to see the fjords and they loved the cruise and the ship. Sounds wonderful. I can’t pronounce names if most places either 😂 but 10/10 for trying🌟Look forward to hearing all about the Caribbean cruise. I really fancy that one. Appreciate all your information and advice, thank you 🙏🏻and have a wonderful time cruising 🚢🛟⚓️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Bless you, thank you, I’m sure I got most of the ports incorrect ha ha. We can’t wait for the cruises, very excited. Our next holiday is Lske Carda in Italy which looks beautiful. Have any got any plans for a holiday next year? 👍
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore oooh, Italy is stunning, you’ll both love it and the best way to see Italy is from a boat/cruise ship because the coastline is stunning. We haven’t been to Lake Garda but it looks so picturesque and we want to go at some point. We’ve been to Sorrento, Positano and round the coast line from there to Nerano. This year we have booked our second cruise on Tui’s Marella Explorer 2 doing the Greek Mystique. We have always wanted to see Greece so it will give us an idea of which parts we prefer. That’s later 2024. I think the next cruise we might try a Princess Cruise, Celebrity X or P&O 🤷🏻‍♀️🚢 Look forward to hearing all about your cruise and what you think of Lake Garda 🛳️🪝
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
The Greek cruise sounds good, we would also like to do this as well, maybe with Marella or Virgin Voyages, it all depends on how the prices are. Which was your favourite part of Italy? Only 14 weeks until Lake Garda ✈️🍾👍🥂
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 5 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore It’s our first time cruising on One of the Marella ships, Marella Explorer 2 so will let you know what it’s like. We love Sorrento and just up the hill is Sant Agata which is where Hotel De Golfi is that we stayed at and it over looks the Volcano Vesuvius. From there you can catch a bus that takes you to a small cove in Nerano. We stayed at the Punta Campanella resort and spa Hotel which has a roof top terrace. You can catch a train to Pompei too! From Sorrento you can get the catamaran over to Capri. There is so much to see and do. Hope some of that is of help to you. Happy holiday’s 🇬🇧
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 4 ай бұрын
Sorrento sounds perfect, I will take a look, we are already looking at holidays for 2025, to many amazing places to explore and visit 👍🛳️✈️
@leanneplatek
@leanneplatek 6 ай бұрын
Fab video
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I wish I had filmed more during the day, the vlogs and filming will get better, San Marino next.
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
Hi again 👋 Interesting to watch this discussion/information on excursions as it’s important to factor in how long it’s going to be AND the level of difficulty. What you think it’s going to entail and what it actually entails can differ. Good that Tui have detailed information to help you decide what suits you. It’s worth noting that if you book through the cruise to have excursions and you’re late they will wait but if you get a train or taxi independently and you’re late then they won’t wait! Make sure you have the correct sail away time for that day and double check there have been no changes to it for any reason before setting off if you plan to make a day of it. My Husband, Dave, went to Rome from our last cruise on his own (I knew I couldn’t do it) and under his own steam. On way back he got on the wrong train. Thankfully he checked early on in journey so got off but it meant he had to run everywhere to get the right train then bus back to ship. He looked like he was going to pass out when he got on the ship…just in time! Lesson learnt 😮Thanks Steve & Gemma
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Great comment and detailed, we booked 75% of our excursions through TUI, the ones where we were not far from the ports we did ourselves. We like the reassurance that if late from an excursion the ship would not leave without us when booking a trip through the cruise company you are with. There are downsides to that too which are overpriced excursion costs, large numbers and shorter excursion times. But as mentioned there are advantages to. I think if your excursion destination is a long way from the port and you are not in port for longer 6+ hours then I would book through the cruise company, it all depends how confident you all 😄👍🛳️
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
Hi Steve 👋 we’re just about to book a cruise on the same ship you were on so wanted to see this. I really felt for you asking for kindness but let me tell you, you did a fabulous job! I love the back drop of the palm trees, classy and gets you in the holiday mood. I’m intrigued about what you used to film the footage. I’ve never seen this before and I WANT ONE😂 When you were both eating your meal you were hands free and you were being filmed…from all angles. I could see a stand on the table and when you were walking you could tell you were holding something but not see….until you saw a shadow on the floor and you saw the stick. It was like the invisible man 😂🤣 If you could let me know Steve I would appreciate it, thank you 🙏🏻 Back to the footage: I liked that you showed certain areas in fast forward 👍🏻 and the slow motion was good too! The inside cabin was good to see (were having the same) and although it was short we got a flavour and it tasted good 😉 You’ve definitely got the mind set, skill and knowledge, it’s just down to practice now and your going to be awesome. This is a good example to others who want to try this. It’s real and we need more real in life. Great oak trees come from small acorns. Well done and all the best, you’ve smash it!👏🏻🌟🇬🇧 PS I appreciate the detailed information you left and the time and effort put in. Very helpful 👍🏻 All the best to you and Gemma 🏖️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Hi Carole, what a loverly comment, thank you so much, this really put a big smile on our faces 😃, the camera is a Insta 360 x 3, this vlog was the first time I used it, I spent about 20 minutes before the holiday learning the functions and settings etc. It's amazing, it's my new toy and I so wish I had this on our past holidays, the stick is always invisible, even when taking photographs. I'm getting better footage now as I've been using for about 2 months now, wish I could go back and film it again, I need to tell the story more with the filming, but as my vlogs go on the filming and vlogs are getting better, it's a steep learning curve lol. I've copied the link below for the camera, you don't pay anymore for using the link, I get a small commission, it's the best camera I've owned, I can't wait for you all to se the next vlogs, the next one goes up tomorrow. PS you will love the holiday, you will see so manybeautiful CAMERA & VIDEO EQUIPMENT (Affiliate link) Equipment I"ve been using to vlog at home and while on holiday, cruising and exploring. Please select on the links below which will take you direct to the camera and video equipment. Insta360 X3 www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INR44HT Accessories store.insta360.com/accessory?insrc=INR44HT
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore Hi Steve & Gemma, I booked our cruise today for the Greek Mystique cruise in September on the Marella Explorer 2. Your vlog sealed the deal🎉🎊🌟 I found the right equipment on Amazon just researching myself so I was amazed I was right, also you mentioned you can take photos with it which wasn’t clear on the product details. I love the look and idea of it but I have to say I was getting a bit lost on their video showing how it works with press button 3 times, wait tor green light, press and hold 3 seconds for green light to go steady. Push this, hold that etc I was thinking I’m not going to remember all this! Is it complicated? Plus, I work on an iPad so I’m not sure what it’s stored on and how to transfer onto my iPad 🥴🤪 I’m sure I would figure it out…once I save up for one!😂 Any way just wanted you to know you helped make a cruise sale today. Happy cruising, this will be our 2nd cruise so still new to it 😁🚢🛟⚓️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Hi. I’m excited for you and that’s my pleasure, bet you are so excited and can’t wait. We have just come back from our 2nd cruise with Marella, we did a Caribbean 2 week cruise, vlog coming soon. I’m still working on the first one lol. The camera is easy once you have spent a couple of hours playing around with it, plus my advice is search on KZfaq for insta360x3 for help and advice, I did this before I went on my cruise so I had all the setting how I wanted them. I do know what you mean, it can be scary buying a new camera and learning everything. I’m happy I could help you on your new and exciting journey, can’t wait to hear all about it 🛳️✈️❤️👍☀️
@cu4wur6023
@cu4wur6023 6 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore Cheers Steve, will let you know. We’re so excited 🌊🗺️🏛️
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 5 ай бұрын
I’m excited to hear all about it, you will be counting down the days 🛳️✈️👍😄
@rogerwilliams9371
@rogerwilliams9371 6 ай бұрын
We spoke to you on the excursion in the Caribbean . Impressed with this your first blog. Good luck for the future
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Hi Roger, how are you my friend, which excursion and country was it?
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul 6 ай бұрын
I know what you mean and then you get one vlog hitting 4.5 k views followed by two that struggle to reach 500, same style and format and end up scratching your head 🤣
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
You do, each time I do a new vlog I learn something different, but at the same time I wish I I could go back and change a lot of things, I'm working on the next one which will be going up tomorrow, it's still not perfect and could be a lot better, but I'm learning, thank you for your support. You will be a pro very soon, well you are already pro's now :)
@carlsonbrowne6513
@carlsonbrowne6513 7 ай бұрын
Carlson imet u on the beach boat cruise
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Hi Carlson, were you the Arsenal fan? 👍
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul 7 ай бұрын
You did a great job for your first vlog - our first one has been removed from our channel, yes it really was that bad 😂. We have done a Marella cruise around the Adriatic - fabulous !!! We were on Discovery which is also a lovely ship 😀 Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, sorry for the late reply, we have just returned from our 2 week cruise around the Caribbean. Thank you for the kind words 😀, that’s a shame your vlog was taken down, did you manage to find out the reason it was taken down? We have just done our 2nd Marella cruise. I’ve been working on day to of our Mediterranean cruise, Kotor in Montenegro, hoping to get this up in the next 2 to 3 days, thank you for watching my vlogs ❤️👍
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul
@TravelwithUsLynnePaul 6 ай бұрын
@@CruiseTravelAndExplore I removed it, it was so bad 🤣
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
It’s a big learning curve isn’t it? Each time I do a vlog a learn something new and wish I would of done it better 🤣
@shepardrozycki6614
@shepardrozycki6614 8 ай бұрын
"promosm" 👊
@CruiseTravelAndExplore
@CruiseTravelAndExplore 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍