I certainly was taking notes on this vlog, as I too booked the inside solo cabin on a guarantee basis. Honestly, I think I will be very happy staying in it, pillar and all ! I also hope to be placed so close to reception and the center of activity. As always, a great review that leaves me feeling very prepared.😀
A quirky cabin indeed. Puts me in mind of my huge inside cabin on FO’s old Black Watch but much quieter. Looking forward to the rest of your adventures on this delightful older ship. Happy Christmas to you and Mafoo.
Hi Jamie 😊 the room is perfect for single occupation... the pole needs some padding around it lol very handy for some of the amenities too! The atrium looked lovely with its beautiful Christmas trees... Happy Christmas to you both 🎉 Neil and Ant 😊
Was on Voyager in February from Barbados and had serious issues with the glass shower door. Even with a towel the floor would flood. We also had a toilet that leaked from the base and maintenance had to be called twice in 2 weeks. We had to complain numerous times about the shower door and eventually the maintenance tried a door seal which helped a little bit. The beds were comfy and the cabin functional apart from our bathroom issues.
That really is an awesome cabin for a solo. I'm surprised by the 2nd bed. They could have put a small sofa in it's place that converts to a 2nd bed. The storage is remarkable as well. You could do a world cruise in a cabin with that much storage. The price, including the airfare and drinks and solo fees is incredible. Wondering what Marella would charge someone from the US? I know the flight you were on was essentially a charter, but all in all, a GREAT value. Well done. Just spot checking airfares on a US Carrier the flight would be $1800 usd R/T
Been looking at prices of Marella cruises for single travelers and some cracking deals even with ocean view cabins. Could you have had a queen bed configuration in your cabin and no fridge. Really looking forward to seeing the cruise thanks as always Jamie. Does the pole come with a Dancer in room service.
Been looking at prices of Marella cruises for single travelers and some cracking deals even with ocean view cabins. Could you have had a queen bed configuration in your cabin and no fridge. Really looking forward to seeing the cruise thanks as always Jamie.
Hi Jamie love the bathroom how big is the shower well that pole would be dangerous for me im accident prone and I would be constantly walking into it lol, but very handy of you want to practice your pole dancing skills😅 the tv has good movability good to see fantastic video merry Christmas to you and Mafoo have the most amazing time 💕💖
Love the mirror over the dressing table X we were on MSC Virtuosa in an outside cabin and had NO mirror to dry our hair or do makeup!!! The hairdryer was attached to the draw so unable to move it!!!!!! Rubbish!!!!
The lighting is way better in that cabin than Queen Anne's. You can actually see your way around. If you had Queen Anne's lighting with that cabin layout it would be like sleeping in a pole dancing club
Apologies if you mentioned this later, I'm only a couple of minutes in 😅 if you look at pre-marella refit deck plans of Mercury all of that area was shops.
@@TravelBlogJamie Brilliant reply. I hope the rest of the cruise goes ok. It is good to see the likes of yourself, Emma and others reviewing normal cruises. Ben and David, the lads on sail away, Paul and Carole plus a few others I cant remember doing the same. I hope the ones I have missed dont mind.
Well this is VERY different! Come onboard with me and find out what’s interesting about this 27 year old cabin!
I certainly was taking notes on this vlog, as I too booked the inside solo cabin on a guarantee basis. Honestly, I think I will be very happy staying in it, pillar and all ! I also hope to be placed so close to reception and the center of activity. As always, a great review that leaves me feeling very prepared.😀
I loooooved the location (and coffee port one deck above atrium stairs/reception)
Thank you for entertaining me with your content this year. Merry Christmas to you and Matthew.
Happy Christmas 🎄
Great price and cabin not too shabby, if I was going myself this would do me fine.
Merry Christmas to you both🎄🥂
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Enjoying this review , yes I’d happily stay in this cabin 😊 Merry Christmas to you and Maffoo
Happy Christmas 🎄
That was fantastic value for a solo fly-cruise. The cabin looks fine, and I prefer the single beds to a double.
I prefer single beds if on my own!
Jamie love your blogs really super funny and so honest ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ thank you 🙏
@ thank youuuu
Heard of these cabins, never seen one ! Needs tinsel and Xmas lights that pole ! 🎄☃️
Perfect for decorating!
A quirky cabin indeed. Puts me in mind of my huge inside cabin on FO’s old Black Watch but much quieter. Looking forward to the rest of your adventures on this delightful older ship. Happy Christmas to you and Mafoo.
Oh yes I remember the lovely Black Watch!!
Hi Jamie 😊 the room is perfect for single occupation... the pole needs some padding around it lol very handy for some of the amenities too! The atrium looked lovely with its beautiful Christmas trees... Happy Christmas to you both 🎉 Neil and Ant 😊
Happy Christmas to you both
@TravelBlogJamie 🥰
Was on Voyager in February from Barbados and had serious issues with the glass shower door. Even with a towel the floor would flood. We also had a toilet that leaked from the base and maintenance had to be called twice in 2 weeks. We had to complain numerous times about the shower door and eventually the maintenance tried a door seal which helped a little bit. The beds were comfy and the cabin functional apart from our bathroom issues.
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We had a similar pole in our cabin on Marella Discovery, 7064. Luckily, it was a large, outside one so wasn’t too intrusive but a bit awkward even so.
Good to hear
Merry Christmas Jamie and Maffoo luv Amanda and Tel have a good one
And to you too!
I could do this- even though I’ve never tried an inside! Great value :)
I was so pleased with cost
@@TravelBlogJamie Absolute bargain- for a solo!
@ I snapped it up when I saw it!
That really is an awesome cabin for a solo. I'm surprised by the 2nd bed. They could have put a small sofa in it's place that converts to a 2nd bed. The storage is remarkable as well. You could do a world cruise in a cabin with that much storage. The price, including the airfare and drinks and solo fees is incredible. Wondering what Marella would charge someone from the US? I know the flight you were on was essentially a charter, but all in all, a GREAT value. Well done. Just spot checking airfares on a US Carrier the flight would be $1800 usd R/T
There were lots of guests from the Caribbean and USA on board by the way!
They should have had a nightlight on that pole!! Totally understand not having your head toward the door. Would have picked the same bed as you did. ❤
It freaks me out lol 😂
Been looking at prices of Marella cruises for single travelers and some cracking deals even with ocean view cabins. Could you have had a queen bed configuration in your cabin and no fridge. Really looking forward to seeing the cruise thanks as always Jamie. Does the pole come with a Dancer in room service.
No, the beds don’t work as a queen because of the pillar
Been looking at prices of Marella cruises for single travelers and some cracking deals even with ocean view cabins. Could you have had a queen bed configuration in your cabin and no fridge. Really looking forward to seeing the cruise thanks as always Jamie.
Thank you 🙏
Hmmm, maybe the pole is for a Maypole Dance, albeit a little late in the year 😂
Hmmm 🤔
Hi Jamie love the bathroom how big is the shower well that pole would be dangerous for me im accident prone and I would be constantly walking into it lol, but very handy of you want to practice your pole dancing skills😅 the tv has good movability good to see fantastic video merry Christmas to you and Mafoo have the most amazing time 💕💖
A lot of good pole dancers out there by all accounts 😂
Love the mirror over the dressing table X we were on MSC Virtuosa in an outside cabin and had NO mirror to dry our hair or do makeup!!! The hairdryer was attached to the draw so unable to move it!!!!!! Rubbish!!!!
We had the same on that ship and remember drying my hair, using the window as a mirror!!! Very bad design
Win in that case!!
Love the term 'Butterfly your case' .......... much nicer than 'Spatchcock your case' 😂😂
I like that too lol 😂
To get that price as a solo, how far in advance did you book?
I booked 2 months in advance for this one
Oh, and you could be a role model for not gaining weight even though you cruise a lot. Well done!
Balance and moderation
The lighting is way better in that cabin than Queen Anne's. You can actually see your way around. If you had Queen Anne's lighting with that cabin layout it would be like sleeping in a pole dancing club
Ha! Yes, good point
Apologies if you mentioned this later, I'm only a couple of minutes in 😅 if you look at pre-marella refit deck plans of Mercury all of that area was shops.
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Feliz Navidad
Caribbean cruise and no fridge...???
There are no fridges in Marella cruises apart from suites
@TravelBlogJamie I never knew that lol. That's Marella of the menu then if I haven't got a fridge to get my insulin in..
An unusual cabin, we dont like inside cabins but it looked OK, play some music and do some pole dancing! Maybe not, I will get my coat.
I love pole dancing 😉
@@TravelBlogJamie Brilliant reply. I hope the rest of the cruise goes ok. It is good to see the likes of yourself, Emma and others reviewing normal cruises. Ben and David, the lads on sail away, Paul and Carole plus a few others I cant remember doing the same. I hope the ones I have missed dont mind.
No bedside table? How stupid. I wear glasses and need somewhere to put them at night or I can't see where I'm going. What a naff room.
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A little pole dancing maybe!
Apparently so 😉