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OUR FIRST BRIGHTLINE
Driving to Miami to catch a cruise is a hassel. Now we can take the Brightline high speed train from Orlando Airport to downtown Miami. Is it worth it? We think so.
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Відео

Margaritaville Islander Tour and Review
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This is a full ship tour and review of Margaritaville At Sea - Islander. Includes bonus footage.
NO MORE CRUISING??
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Frustrated with high prices and crowding, we set out to discover alternatives to our favorite mode of vacation travel. Discover what we did. Here's the link mentioned.... ua-cam.com/video/GvlsmHWAeqg/v-deo.html
Mariner of The Seas Tour
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Shot in October of 2023 this video provides a 12 minute tour of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas.
MSC Seaside
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Complete ship tour, top to bottom of MSC's Seaside. August 2023.
Symphony Part 2: Transatlantic Bargain!
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Transatlantic cruises offer great value but are they for you? In this video we will explore the pros and cons based on our cruise aboard Symphony of the Seas from Miami to Barcelona. We will also share our experiences in Malaga and Valencia as well as using Amtrak rather than driving to the port. Special thanks to Stephen James Smith for his audio expertise and recording engineering on this video.
Symphony of The Seas -Transatlantic Bargain!
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Transatlantic cruises offer tremendous "bang for the buck" but are they for you? This is the first of two parts providing a full ship tour of Symphony of the Seas during our Transatlantic Cruise to Spain.
Brilliance of The Seas: Classic vs Modern
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This is a 15 minute tour and review of Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Don takes you deck by deck through the Brilliance then compares with newer and larger Royal Caribbean ships.
Carnival Magic: Fun Ship or Stress Ship?
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Complete tour and review of the Carnival Magic. Recorded February 2023 during an 8 day cruise from Port Canaveral. Includes a review of the best and worst of the sailing.
MSC Meraviglia-The Good, Bad & Beautiful
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Everyone has an opinion about their cruise experience. We just returned from cruising aboard MSC Meraviglia. Here is what we loved and... not so much.
Top 10 Cruise Ports in the Bahamas
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Don and Kathleen reveal the most popular cruise ports visited by the most popular cruise lines in the Bahamas and Bermuda.
MSC SEASHORE-Ship Tour & Review
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Based on our August 2022 cruise, this is a complete ship tour from top to bottom. Include tour of our cabin and our review of the ship.
Conquest vs Freedom, Which ship for you?
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Which ship is best for you? Carnival Freedom or Carnival Conquest? This video compares the two ships after Freedom's fire in May of 2022.
Cruising For Newbies
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This is a complete cruising primer in less than 30 minutes. Covers everything from booking through returning home. Includes why you should or should not use a travel agent, documentation, COVID testing, packing, cabin tour, excursions and your first day on board.
Freedom Fire
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We were onboard the Carnival Freedom when her "whale tale" caught fire. Here is what we experienced including our rescue by Carnival Conquest.
Carnival Paradise-3 Surprises You Should Know
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Carnival Paradise-3 Surprises You Should Know
Odyssey-The Best Cruise Ship in the Caribbean!
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Odyssey-The Best Cruise Ship in the Caribbean!
Independence Of The Seas-RCL's Best Deal?
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Independence Of The Seas-RCL's Best Deal?
MSC MERAVIGLIA - Full Ship Tour
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MSC MERAVIGLIA - Full Ship Tour
Mardi Gras Update
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Mardi Gras Update
Splendor Bermuda
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Splendor Bermuda
Navigator of the Seas
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Navigator of the Seas
NCL Sky
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NCL Sky
CRUISE FOOD
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CRUISE FOOD
Carnival Pride Full Ship Tour
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Carnival Pride Full Ship Tour
Carnival HORIZON - Full Ship Tour
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Carnival HORIZON - Full Ship Tour
Royal Caribbean Adventure of The Seas
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Royal Caribbean Adventure of The Seas
Brilliance of the Seas Quick Tour
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Brilliance of the Seas Quick Tour
Harmony of the Seas- Why am I so happy?
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Harmony of the Seas- Why am I so happy?
Carnival Mardi Gras Full Ship Tour
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Carnival Mardi Gras Full Ship Tour

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @badgerattoadhall
    @badgerattoadhall 4 дні тому

    i have taken that train. it is a nice product kinda spendy though.

  • @ExtraordinaryLiving
    @ExtraordinaryLiving 19 днів тому

    "... surprisingly, there is no Italian restaurant on this Italian ship!" This is hilarious too!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Genua12
    @Genua12 25 днів тому

    Thanks for a very informative video! We're sailing last week in October 2024. I've been watching so many videos but yours is definitely one of the best! Clear, concise, to the point. By the way, we're "one of those people" but just for the jogging track, which we normally walk every morning on 'other' cruises. No jogging needed. 😆

  • @daveschaub6947
    @daveschaub6947 26 днів тому

    An excellent, honest, and very informative review. I will be on the Magic September 1st. I guess I'm kind of a snob, because I don't tolerate lines. So I guess I'll do the specialty dining every night.

  • @lauribennett3063
    @lauribennett3063 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love your videos.! So informative. I have Subscribed, Looking forward to another video soon.

  • @wowzieee
    @wowzieee Місяць тому

    I like meeting people in the card room. I 've been on brilliance to Alaska and will soon be boarding for a Panama cruise. Like any size ship, jusy getting yo cruise Royal loyal is fun. Keep inspiring.

  • @ritzytravelguide
    @ritzytravelguide Місяць тому

    What a great review Don and Kathleen! There have been quite a few negative reviews posted, so it's nice to see a completely different approach and opinion. Very informative and comprehensive! Lovely touch to add the towel art instructions at the end!

  • @kenxbb
    @kenxbb Місяць тому

    Was introduced to the cruise line after hearing about their Military promotion. This video was just what I needed to convince myself to book my next cruise. Thanks!

  • @mariannegolway7030
    @mariannegolway7030 Місяць тому

    Thanks, great presentation!!!! 👍

  • @afroheaven.7462
    @afroheaven.7462 Місяць тому

    WOW, thank you so much awesome contents. Yes you have won me as a new subscriber. Your content was so detailed impressive as well the bonus featuring how to make towel animals I have never seen anyone do it like you and the first lady. Stay well bless thank you again. Until next time 😊🌻🙏🏽

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 2 місяці тому

    All about the food and fun...and it looks like you've got both going on there!! Excellent!!

  • @flowers9933
    @flowers9933 2 місяці тому

    I am a new subscriber, this is a great video. My wife and I sailed the Islander on July 7th, it was a great cruise and the ship is beautiful. Your review to me is spot on.

  • @Chaddcl0ps813
    @Chaddcl0ps813 2 місяці тому

    Going at the end of august and was looking for a review. Thanks! Looking even more forward to it now!

  • @sugartrailz
    @sugartrailz 2 місяці тому

    she is a wonderful little girl <3 can't wait to go on her again in December!

    • @OurCruiseLife
      @OurCruiseLife Місяць тому

      We look forward to doing it again too.

  • @PaulineHarshberger
    @PaulineHarshberger 2 місяці тому

    This was the best tour and review video I've seen so far! Well done.

  • @healthychurch1
    @healthychurch1 2 місяці тому

    That sounds like a wonderful ship.

    • @OurCruiseLife
      @OurCruiseLife 2 місяці тому

      Its about time you both took a cruise.

  • @sandrabrooks2711
    @sandrabrooks2711 2 місяці тому

    I Loved the paradise. Went in april.😊

  • @michaelbranson1101
    @michaelbranson1101 3 місяці тому

    Love Branson Missouri. Sight and sound theatre is amazing and the Golf Cart tour at top of the Rock.

  • @constancecook-cruisetravel1166
    @constancecook-cruisetravel1166 3 місяці тому

    Definitely not a fan of MSC. Once was enough for me. The ships are beautiful. The food is not the greatest, and they may have low pricing up front, however, they nickel and dime you everywhere they can. I'll pay more and get what I love.

  • @Y_Not1
    @Y_Not1 3 місяці тому

    This is a great video! I really like the tips you shared. I'm going to try them out on my next cruise. I'm especially interested in the tips about packing for a cruise. I'm going to try to pack light and efficiently, and I'm going to bring a refillable water bottle. I'm also going to try to avoid overpacking, and I'm going to make sure to pack comfortable shoes. New Sub! 👍👍

    • @OurCruiseLife
      @OurCruiseLife 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your feedback. Here is a video I made back during the pandemic. There might be helpful information in it. Have fun! ua-cam.com/video/NR5o4koryms/v-deo.html

  • @donaldcook4061
    @donaldcook4061 3 місяці тому

    Great review. We are the same. my wife and I racked up tons of points during the pandemic on Royal Caribbean when they were offering double points. No crowdsand the ship to our selves. Covid ended, and there are people everywhere. Your suggestions are spot on as to avoid the crowds, be flexible, cruising the off-season and cruise on slightly older ships. Great review I love listening to you guys keep up the great work.

    • @OurCruiseLife
      @OurCruiseLife 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the feedback. It sounds like we are kindred hearts. Are you in Florida?

  • @cruisingisfunanytime
    @cruisingisfunanytime 3 місяці тому

    Great I’m going on the Seascape

    • @OurCruiseLife
      @OurCruiseLife 3 місяці тому

      Have fun! We love the Seascape. It's different from the main lines but we love it.

  • @merquryj
    @merquryj 3 місяці тому

    Best burgers I've had

  • @teniahawkinssimon7099
    @teniahawkinssimon7099 4 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed your video. I loved the attention to detail and I even appreciated the stats provided at the very beginning. What a beautiful ship!! I am ready to see the MSC Meraviglia in person. Thanks for sharing!! 😎

  • @ralphandritashow4904
    @ralphandritashow4904 5 місяців тому

    We’ve had my time dining and have asked for the same wait staff. All we had to do was show up at a set time & go to our table.

  • @brianm2129
    @brianm2129 5 місяців тому

    You have weigh how many of the toys you'd actually use on newest ship like CON of the Sea's compared to Brilliance. Then too there's economics New Years cruise in a suite on Brilliance $4,000.00 New Years on the CON(of seas) in an aft balcony $27.000.00 . Thanks for the tour.

  • @gerissethlavalle6593
    @gerissethlavalle6593 5 місяців тому

    Well made video. Thanks!

  • @rockandrollisyourmom
    @rockandrollisyourmom 5 місяців тому

    Excellent

  • @TonyaNicole7
    @TonyaNicole7 6 місяців тому

    awesome video!! Thanks

  • @Joy-of8fc
    @Joy-of8fc 6 місяців тому

    Thx for this..Will be on her Aug 2024..can't wait to be on a smaller ship...

  • @joremconcepcion5927
    @joremconcepcion5927 6 місяців тому

    Great video thank you!! I really enjoyed coco cay!

  • @neilstanners5434
    @neilstanners5434 6 місяців тому

    First ship we ever went on was the Brilliance sister ship Radiance. We thought it was beautiful. Still do. Many cruises later we recently went on the Brilliance. Little tired but they are still great ships with a great old world charm that is somewhat lacking on the newer bigger ships. Love the use of timberwork and a club like atmosphere. Having said all that the newer ships do have a bit more space, amenities, options, food choices and a decent size shopping area so there's benefits both ways.

  • @LA-LifeAfter55
    @LA-LifeAfter55 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! Ill be on the Magic in June.

  • @davidwilson3373
    @davidwilson3373 7 місяців тому

    Awesome videos, looking forward to our first MSC cruise

  • @user-bt8pr1dn3s
    @user-bt8pr1dn3s 7 місяців тому

    I would like to have seen how obstructed their cabin was!

  • @turdferguson3475
    @turdferguson3475 7 місяців тому

    Carnival's theater shows have gone downhill over the last few years. They're basically just a few singers and dancers performing in front of a video scree.

  • @brianandrews9224
    @brianandrews9224 8 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your review and thank you for that, however how can you complain about the pizza being the same day in and day out? Pizza is pizza it does not change from day to day and the only difference this New Yorker finds is the quality. Are you even qualified to judge New York or Italian pizza which are made similarly Please acknowledge your foreign tastes from now forward. I takes one to know one and you are clearly not even close to the qualifications a decent pizza pie. Stick to what you can comment on unequivocally.

  • @munchkin306
    @munchkin306 8 місяців тому

    Going on the magic in August. I can’t wait. This will be my first ever cruise.

    • @marquezcm01
      @marquezcm01 3 місяці тому

      Did you enjoy it? I go on the Magic in a couple days!!

  • @davidarcand9304
    @davidarcand9304 8 місяців тому

    Nice video we are going on that ship in March 2024. Of all the videos ive watched i wish i could see rooms on the 5th level to see what they look like

  • @jimcoleman7178
    @jimcoleman7178 8 місяців тому

    They did have free soft serve ice cream at the buffet. Maybe they just added it. It is outside next to the hamburger/pizza line. It was good!

  • @scottscaneh
    @scottscaneh 8 місяців тому

    We sailed on her in 2022 and will be again in 2024. This is the largest class we will sail with Carnival, we typically sail on the Conquest class because we feel that class is more open than the Vista class and up. When we cruise we want to feel that we are at sea and not the feeling of being in a hotel like the Vista and above class of ships are.

  • @millenniumtravelers
    @millenniumtravelers 8 місяців тому

    We were on the MSC Divina this past April and was awesome bad experience ( food and service) 😝

  • @thomassimms3975
    @thomassimms3975 9 місяців тому

    So what’s a good first time Cruise out of New York or Bayonne to try. Ship name. Thanks.

  • @cameronossel2086
    @cameronossel2086 9 місяців тому

    Loved the sister ship Radiance. I booked Brillance for next November and am contemplating room 7608. Did you experience a lot of noise from the Centrum?

  • @morgenmorgen4625
    @morgenmorgen4625 9 місяців тому

    Very helpful! Also just FYI, you're mispronouncing the name of the ship

  • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
    @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 9 місяців тому

    Loved the video and no nonsense information.

  • @davemead2768
    @davemead2768 9 місяців тому

    Went on msc Seaview very nice ship.if you go on a trip and it goes wrong you will not get your money back .€160 out of pocket.

  • @GlamGail
    @GlamGail 9 місяців тому

    FOOD IS BAD AND THE DANCE CLUB IS GHETTO AND ENTERTAINING. LOL! CHOOSE WISELY. BELIEVE ME ALL RACE WERE IN THE CLUB ENJOYING THAT GHETTO.