Boarding MSC Cruises Ultra Luxury Cruise Ship - We are Nervous!!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- After the issues we have had with MSC Cruises we have done something wild and booked a cruise on their brand new Cruise Line.
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Join us as we get onboard Explora Journeys and discover exactly what this cruise line is all about and what it has to offer! From fine dining to the biggest hot tubs we’ve ever seen we can’t wait to experience it all and hope it’s as good as the reviews are saying!
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is there a casino
@@kathleenmcallister494 Yes, there is a small casino on Explora I.
That camera is amazing , where is your to carry around than the drone and your videos look amazing. 🖤
@@danadarby8961
@@Cruisewith thank you 🤗 I love cruising
I think I'm going to invite friends over to watch one of your videos and play a drinking game...each time you say "absolutely" or "luuuuvely" or "bloomin'" we take a swig of something alcoholic. We should be sufficiently sloshed after the video is over!!🤣
More likely you’ll be in need of a new liver! 😂
Or "brutally honest"
Or really really
Or treat yourself 😅
Extremely
I’m convinced. MSC is smart to have you on board. Best advertising they could have.
I mean we paid but it's great to see they have a great product!
@@Cruisewith look amazing! This is what I beleive cruising should be about. Nice video boys
@@Cruisewith that's how (paying rather than being gifted a cruise) to keep the reviews honest! Too many people shilling for companies by making AMAZING videos about trips or items they've been gifted.
@@Cruisewith maybe next time it will be a sponsored trip :)
«Tie a bow around me and call me a present, because I’m ready to be served on Christmas. »
You guys are already presents to us.❤
Wow how lovely to see a cruise ship in beautiful creams ,whites and chrome colouring. So many are so gaudy .🤗
Ben, you have lost so much weight, you look fabulous. You looked great before but your effort is definitely noticeable. Congratulations, love you both.
He certainly does! Looked great before tho
Thankyou!
Bravo Ben!
I noticed your new “sleek” look too, Ben! With recent cruises, how did you drop the pounds? Maybe because of the stress of getting settled into the new home. Moving house is supposedly one of the highest stress maker in one’s life. That’s when I drop weight without trying!
I was going to comment on his weight loss too. Ben is looking so fit.
"Father, Son and the Holy Ru Paul".... I had just took a sip of coffee. Had to pause the video to clean off my monitor. That line got me. HA HA
I had to repeat that line as well it was too funny
Me to lmao 😂
🤣
Agree. Good one. You can count on Ben for a few of those per video.
“Jesus, Joseph and whoever else?” 😅 David!
It seems that buffet staff hands the food out to the customers rather than the customers touching the food and utensils - like a cafeteria Much cleaner and less chance of a bug going around the ship. The ship seem the right size, not too small nor too large. Looking forward next time for the cabin tour.
Yes, we love it! feels so much better this way!
Appreciate less germs.
I prefer this. It also keeps people orderly - no line cuts/pushing in.
That looks like a ship I would love to cruise on. I am a quiet person and this would be heaven for me. Thank you for sharing the experience. I hope the whole week was just as great as the beginning. Cannot wait for the next video.
I agree - looks wonderful!!
Same here! I’d love this one.
Back on MSC?? This should be interesting. Can't wait to watch.
Thanks B & D - you have inspired me to look into Explora. It looks amazing! Keep up the good work - somebody’s gotta do it !!! 😂 ❤
I look so forward to your videos. I must tell you, I am currently going through treatments for cancer. Your videos make me smile and at times laugh. You both have such great personalities and are such a wonderful couple. Thank you for what you do!!
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Thank you so much for watching, we wish you the best with your treatment and it really makes us happy we can make you smile.
Thanks for cheering up a v.overworked (& underpaid) nurse in urgent/emergency care. You two are like a ray of sunshine after a day of trying to help people through tough times xx
Not cool teasing us about the room, especially after the last room 😂😂😂😂
Think it has a toilet curtain too? 😂😂
Sooorrry!
Hi B & D, nice video. So did MSC ever live up to there promise and let you take part in their youTuber/Influencer/filming onboard policy for the future or was it just "words"?
Yes hopefully early next year!
Hi Ben and David ~ I hope you’re both okay and keeping well as soon as you’re notification Bell flashed up. I just wanted to jump on as always and say hello your Vlog/video is 53 minutes. I’m so looking forward to settling down and watching it soon ~ I’m waiting for the nurse to do her medication round - I hope you have a great week - sending loads of love and hugs to you both ~ Xxx Xxx
Hi Louise, thankyou we hope you have a good week.
I am so pleased you cruised with Explora Journeys. I booked a Greece cruise next year with Explora and was hesitant to do so given it is owned by MSC (and I would never ever go on an MSC cruise). It looks though that you really enjoyed your time with Explora so now I am feeling good about my booking. Looking forward to seeing the cabin you had in the next video.
Ben saying he got dessert "we are on vacation after all" destroyed me. Remember this is your job, been a sub for years.😆
I was super nervous when I heard that MSC had launched a 'luxury' brand, but this ship looks absolutely STUNNING!
It was really beautiful!
I agree! I’d actually consider this one.
Well I am just gonna declare the explora cruise is a foodie cruise. Tempted to fly long distance for this which we don't really do for cruising. Europe and USA is really far from Singapore. Ben and David would know this.
Love love love that its not self served and waiter served food. ❤
That ship definitely is a 1000% improvement from the Epic!! So glad everything is going well!!
Oh yeeesss!!
My favourite travel content creators! Love how down to earth you both are! Ben, you look amazing!
My husband and I were on Explora 1 for the second week of her maiden voyage. There were only 450 passengers aboard, mostly travel agents and writers. We might have been the only paying passengers. The food was fabulous, particularly in the Emporium. Not your typical buffet! Sakura was also a favorite. I became nearly proficient with chopsticks! Our Penthouse suite, with butler, was wonderful. It was an apartment! Heated bathroom floors! Wonderful fluffy bathrobes! A fancy Dyson hairdryer! But, no vanity mirror. (I think this has been remedied, based on videos I have seen.) It took a few days to figure out how to use the coffee maker. (Our butler didn't know how to use it, either.) We had ordered Chardonnay and Irish whiskey for the room, but there was no Irish Whiskey. (More about that in a moment.) We enjoyed the evening entertainment. Service was excellent in every venue. There were only a few things that were disappointing, specifically the Whiskey Bar and Cigar Lounge. The Whiskey Bar had NO Irish whiskey. A single bottle of Jameson was located in the lobby bar, and stashed in the Whiskey Bar for my husband. No cigar smoking was allowed in the Cigar Lounge. The necessary permits had not been secured before her inaugural trip. We spent our onboard credit at the spa, which was quite wonderful. We loved our trip, and plan to cruise on her again.
👏🏼 Thank you! Love a Ben and David video on a Sunday. 🚢
I’m sold on this ship. It’s like a large yacht. It’s the pools for me. Thanks for another great video!
Muffins ... the best way to eat cake for breakfast without people asking "what's WRONG with you?"
Everything looks amazing, I'm so jealous.
Can't wait for next week, to see your mega Suite
Oooooh finally 🎉🎉🎉. I’ve been waiting for you to review Explora❤
Glad you enjoyed the ship. I was the singer on the ship and I am happy you enjoyed the performance!
I live in a small rural town of about 400 so I find some of those big ships somewhat intimidating. This ship looks like something I could really enjoy.
You live in a village, I live in a small town of maybe 10k
It was so lovely!
@@jcspotter7322 The town where I live was specifically founded as a Town in the mid 1800's. It is the only town in the county the rest are all villages.
@@yvonnebruce6178 you can still call a duck a goose, but it's still gonna quack
@@jcspotter7322 scientifically there's no definition between ducks, geese, and swans - it's all about what people call them! And exactly the same, there's no universal definition of a town vs a village. Your social conventions call it a duck, someone else's tradition calls it a goose, nobody's wrong.
What a contrast, to go from the grubby old Epic to such a beautiful new ship! I’ve never really been interested in the MSC big ships but this looks like a great way to cruise. I’m eager to see what the all-suite cabins look like. Thanks for bringing us along!
I have never, ever been attracted to cruising. The thought of getting a stomach virus with 2,000 strangers has always put me off. I watch your videos because you two are fun. But holy moly, this looks absolutely amazing. Looking forward to part two. Might even start saving for a trip on this ship!
Food did look amazing. Very beige ship but I like the design of all the areas.
Great to see you guys! Nice ship and love the new 360* views and camera is so cool.
I've heard really good things about Explora (especially the food). The ship looks absolutely fantastic. It's great to get confirmation from someone like you guys who try to be unbiased. Looking forward to seeing more about the ship and pricing.
Wow! Beautiful ship and the food looks delicious! I’ve been perusing their website already for next year 😊. Can’t wait for your next video ❤. Thanks guys 🫶🏼🌏🌈⚓️🛳️
Oh this looks amazing! Of course I gotta go check out the itinerary! Can't wait to see the cabin! Thx you for taking us along. Fabulous as usual!!
Ok, you guys stunned me with this one. If I ever got the chance to take a cruise on a major cruise line MSC was right out. Now I'm rethinking it. I love the idea that everything on ship is included (with the one restaurant exception). I love the idea of the smaller ship too as the megaships do not interest me at all. I'm all about relaxing when I go on vacation & don't need or want all the rides, etc. The problem I see now is if I can get over the idea of the long flight from the U.S. to Europe. I know, a me problem. 😉 Unfortunately with leg & back pain it is a serious consideration for me. Loved your take on this ship!
New camera very cool! Bet it gives you more room in your luggage too 😂That is a gorgeous ship! Can't wait to see your room!
A more intimate ship would be perfect for me! This looks wonderful! Thank you for taking us along with you!
Our pleasure!
Looks as if you two were the only ones on the ship. MSc must have been following ur every move😂😂
Ha, it's such a big ship for the amount of passengers, so much space to enjoy!
That ship looks absolutely stunning. Really love the videos and your unbiased reviews!
That camera is amazing.
If you enjoyed the music and trivias, please try Holland America. Maybe join me there in Feb. Let's chat!
Surprised to see Ben gyming on a ship. Thought you don't mix vacation with exercising. 😂
I know, who would have thought! I don't know who I am anymore!
My goodness. This ship is exactly what I need! Thank you both for a great video, you guys are both fab!
I’m only halfway through watching this video and it’s exactly what I dream about how a cruise should be. Sadly there is no way I can go on a cruise - I get sick just looking at a ship! I absolutely love experiencing all your trips, even the bad ones. Thank you for making my ‘journeys’ so entertaining
So glad you enjoyed this cruise so much especially after your last experience with MSc. This vlog was amazing! It’s made me want to look at booking one for next year. Can I just say Ben you are looking amazing with your weight loss. Well done you.
Yes Ben you look fab….
Thankyou so much!
Think you’ve convinced us that this is our honeymoon ship!
My best friend went on MSC-Trips four times and strongly recommended it to me so I went on a trip with the MSC Euribia earlier this year and it was absolutely great. I wasn‘t screamed at although I filmed quite a bit. The food was very good and so much variety that we weren‘t able to try everything. The outside pool was so long and so nice with sculptures all around and warm that I was able to continue my swim training daily. The shows were very good and the staff was very polite and friendly.
The few things I didn‘t like much were
1. very small and few shops
2. the pricey massages and very expensive creams that are sold in that area (I think the main problem was me because I didn‘t ask what the price of these creams would be)
3. I was asked for a permission to travel with my daughter signed by her father and didn‘t have that. The manager said I had to show it till departure. The queue was very long at the reception desk. When finally at front, nobody knew about the missing signature and I had to convince a staff member to take notice that I showed the signature so I could go snd finally relax. That was chaotic.
I think
So perhaps the complaints could have come through to the MSC management at last so that they changed some things. I can recommend going on a cruise with MSC
38:30 Now that is my sort of breakfast.
Thank you for taking us along. Beautiful ship.
So glad you are cruising on Explora1. We’re going in January to San Juan and then returning after a month in PR on Explora1 back to Florida. Different ports on each leg. Soooo excited.
Great video thank you, we will book a cruise after seeing this x
The food looks Absolutely amazing. It seems like a cruise for those that want great food and drink and a relaxing trip. Price wise it seems fair considering so much is included in the price.
Ooo can’t wait to try this ship😊Friends did it earlier this year it thought it was fabulous,can’t wait to see the room tour with the Dyson hairdryer!🪮
Loved this video!! Can’t wait to see more videos about this ship! When I saw all your insta stories I really wanted to know what ship you were on! Looked lovely 🥰
Just a tiny note for your own info: Mbps stands for Megabits per second not Megabytes per second. Megabytes is normally written as MB. When it's written as Mb it means megabits.
Absolutely beautiful, my type of ship. So glad you had this lovely experience after your last ship. ❤ from Queensland
When you take into consideration the time to get to an airport to pfaff about with, then wait for your plane, get on and off the plane and get back from the destination airport to where you are going, often 5 hours on a train is quicker and easier.
I regularly take a 4 hour train from frankfurt to Paris which is so much easier than flying and you go city to city.
Just booked Explora 2 for next august doing Italy and Spain, cant wait.
This is the grand entrance/large space that I wish the Virgin ships would have. 3:57
I am so impressed with this ship. Thanks for sharing your experience.
That train journey looked like a holiday on its own!
Thank you guys for all that work that you both do! Can't wait to see how this cruise is!
I am 62 and taking a cruise has never been on my list of “must dos”, but you boys have me mesmerized by each video. So so entertaining!! I love watching you two!!
People usually either love or hate cruising. Do a 7 day to get a real experience, a 3 to 4 day tells you nothing.
Loved this video! Your videos keep getting better and more beautiful! I just love you guys! Your humor is just the best! Hope to cross paths with you two on one of my cruises! Keep up the good work! You are helping us to pick our next cruise! ❤❤❤
I have her booked for a 21 night extended journey in February. My first on any MSC brand and I was nervous but no longer after your review
We are so so jealous!
What a fabulous cruise!!I am 💯 percent jealous!!! I can’t wait to see more vlogs with this cruise. 🚢
Oh yum. Oh yum! Oh yum! What a Dreamy Cruise!
30:40: Fun bags! Love it!
I wonder how a wheelchair user would access the cruise from Venice, given that tender boats generally aren’t accessible? They must offer some alternative otherwise it’s discrimination. I’m going to do some investigation!
Wow!!! That cruise looks amazing. We are definitley putting that on our list. Talk about pampering yourself. Can't wait for the day 😊
So glad to hear things are going well for you two. What a beautiful ship, and the food 😋amazing. Can’t wait for your next video to see more and your room.
The phantom hand at 7:52 👻 😱
I rewatched that a few times to make sure I wasn't just imagining things, haha 👻
Lots of healthy breakfast choices. Impressive
What a beautiful ship from MSC. 💫I'll consider booking this based on your review, Ben and David. I can't wait to see the cabin you had on Explora. The food looked great. I especially liked the spaciousness and attentive service. 👏👏 PS: David's laundry scene error made me smile.
What a Beautiful ship 😍 i like the fact the Staff serve you thats way beter 😜
Like the little camera your using it bring fantastic footage 😍 . Thank you for taking us along
Your ports of call looked very interesting too .looking forward to seeing next week video of your
Cabin / Suite 😊 .Have a Good week 🥰
What a wild contrast between the Explora and the Epic!
Ok, those drinks look so dreamy! Now I need to search the internets for copies of their drink menus to recreate in my home bar. ❤
Considering all the bad press MSC has received, do you think they are trying to re-invent themself with this new and improved line? If so, good for them. This ship looks lovely.
Not sure, but if they could bring a fraction of the food and good service to MSC they would have an absolute winner!
@@Cruisewith My parents didn't like to "cruise" per-se but they did take a transatlantic voyage about a MSC freighter ship. (Cargo shipping companies offer limited, paying passengers aboard).
My parents really enjoyed it. They said the food was out of this world, delicious! 💓🚢🌊💓
That food looks SO good!!!
It was amazing!
Certainly an impressive ship. Now, only if I could afford it. Near all inclusive is the bomb. Can’t wait to see the suite
When I did MSC from NYC I said, Never Again. I'm eager to see final thoughts and price...❤
Sakura is the Japanese name for cherry blossom, and they have a fantastic song that celebrates the cherry blossom festival in Japan.
Back on MSC? 😱 That's a tad bit masochistic. 😜
Hopefully, the Aponte family made you an offer you couldn't refuse. 😎
Oh eyeing this up for ourselves, very excited to see your take on it❤
Ben, it's obvious you've been health conscious lately. Looking quite healthy a d slender. Well done.
Wow after watching the horrid experience on ‘Epic’ this looks like perfection!! Can't wait to see the cabin in your next video!!
Been binge watching you guys. Loved them all one of my favourite countries to tour is ITALY.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Well done again guys. ENJOY 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.
I was lucky enough to enjoy Explora in April, and I LOVED it!!
2nd time seeing this video, So HAPPY YOU GUYS ARE BACK🎉
Love all of your content! This ship looks great
Looks like a beautiful ship. More our size to sail on. Don’t like the bigger ships. Too many people. TFS
Fellas, are those ASHTRAYS in the tables in the lounges?!
No not inside, no smoking allowed.
Oh, Karen. 😅
I am glad to see that the service buffets started during COVID have remained. So prefer that to a help-yourself buffet.
What about the smoking. Is it disgusting.
outside designated areas only.
NOOO I don't want to wait to see the cabin LOL kidding, will always wait for your video's. Love this one, looking forward to see the rest.
Looks fantastic, we will have to put this on our list
One of your best videos. The food looks delicious.
Thank you 😋
Ben you have to ditch the diet so you can taste all these desserts for your viewers. Such a sacrifice for us thank you.