I Took The Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise (On an Old Ship)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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I’m currently onboard an all-inclusive weekend cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I’m sailing on started her life with Celebrity Cruises and now is a completely adult-only ship where everything, including alcohol, is included.
Being adult-only was one of the things that first attracted me to this cruise. I wanted to cruise with my friend and because of her work, we had to stick to the school holidays. When I saw this short 4-night cruise sailing from Spain advertised from £600 ($740) I thought this would be the perfect time to give it a go. In reality, as with most cruises, I did end up paying more than that.
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I knew that this cruise might turn into a bit of a booze cruise given the unlimited alcohol, I wasn’t sure if 4 days would be long enough, and as this would be my friend's first cruise as an adult, I hoped that my choice wouldn’t let her down. Some of the reviews made it sound awful as they always do.
We flew to Palma in Majorca to board the ship and all of our transfers and flights were included with the cruise fare. As soon as we got off the plane we were met by the Marella representative and put on our coach, it was very easy and our suitcases were taken from the bus to the ship for us. We boarded the ship at 8pm which wasn’t ideal as it did feel like we were missing that first day but because the flights came with the cruise there wasn’t much that we could do about that. I did meet people on the ship who had been onboard since 2pm which I’m very envious about but we were just very excited to get onboard by this point.
The ship that we were boarding was Marella Explorer 2, she started her life as the Celebrity Century way back in 1995 and she’s less than half the size of the current biggest cruise ship in the world. There aren’t many cruise ships this old still sailing so I was interested to see if she would feel her age. I’d booked a quirky cabin too which you don’t find on modern cruise ships.
When we walked into the ship we decided to head straight up the stairs to find our cabin. The main thing on our minds at this point was food because we’d been travelling since lunchtime but we wanted to drop off our bags first. It certainly was strange having our first look at the ship in the dark but each bar that we passed was decorated in a completely different theme to the last, which I really liked. I don’t have a great sense of direction and I need things to have very obvious themes so I know what they are, for example, if you said you’d meet me in the golf bar on this ship, there would be no confusion.
Heading up to the buffet, I was impressed with the layout and the design. The buffet actually goes all the way around the back of the ship and it was here that we got our first glimpse of the included drinks.
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In your other video you asked what the ◇ icon meant on the room layout.
On other ship layouts it seems to signify 6 berth so * ◇ would be 4-6 berths?
Hi Emma thank you for the great content as always. I have a question and I’m sorry I’m sure you have been asked this a million times before,,,,,do you have an insurance company that you would recommend for cruisers? I have been using the same one for years and never had to claim but we have been cruising now for the past 4 years and after a quick conversation with the company I realised they don’t cover any cruising issues.
@@dexdexter65 Hellooooo, my cruise travel insurance guide (including recommendations and step by step instructions) is here: emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳
I remember the head shave and the grow back!
Is there anything similar that would be suitable for somebody who uses a heavy, non-folding powered wheelchair that can't (usually) get onto a coach for transfers etc?
Emma, thank you for being one of the very few UA-camrs creating original content instead of recycling 25 things to buy on Amazon before your cruise, or sensationalized bad things happening to cruisers.
Ha ha, thank you! Theres definitely a place for that kind of content but it isn't very me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Yessssss this!!!
I second that! I booked a cruise because of your channel and I can’t wait!
Agree!!! Like: pack clothes...!
So true!
My husband and I had our honeymoon on this ship. We both work in education so adult only was a real bonus for us. Had a great time sailing around Italy and Croatia.
Ooo, that sounds amazing!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
What a great honeymoon!
“I don’t want to win the game I am playing because that would involve public recognition” might be the most British thing I’ve ever heard. Thanks Emma! This ship reminds me of Norwegian’s Jewel class.
When you said that older ships seem to have more outdoor space per person it really clicked with me.
All the new ships seem to sacrifice communal spaces for these up charge higher tier amenities. It's kinda sad to see that trend. I mean Norwegian has a literal ship in the ship as it's top tier.
So the experience for the non premium cruiser gets actually worse.
Ha ha, I think so too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I don’t even know what that means! 😂😂😂 PS I have never been on a cruise 🚢.
@@looloo4029 haha it means that the big modern ships seem to follow the trend of sacrificing spaces open for everyone for spaces that can only be accessed by guests booking the higher tiers.
So the spaces accessible for the regular passenger are less even tho the ship is bigger.
@@HoJSimpson thats what they might call it, but at the end of the day its basically the class system making a comeback where if you aint want to spend the money you aint welcome with the " rich " folk.
For Norwegian, especially the Prima class, I totally agree ! But for the biggest ships, like the Icon and Oasis class, I believe you have a lot of free outdoor space, but these ships definitely aren’t for everyone…
I love the idea of an adult-only cruise that includes all food and alcohol with no set dining times. I'm going to take special note of this one.
+1!
I only just learned about this after watching another YT channel mentioning Viking
My mum recognizes some of the spaces on the ship from over 20 years ago 🤭
She's surprised they were able to renovate it to this level
They really did renovate it top to bottom! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
It's REALLY impressive the amount of work you put into actually DOING these cruises, clearly and beautifully filming what we want to see and what you want to show off, and editing it all into a video that gives plenty of all-inclusive information that helps us both understand each ship/company's offerings and an understanding of your own perspective and preferences.
They're informative for people looking to GO on a cruise soon, while also entertaining for those of us who don't but are curious.
You're so kind, appreciate it. That's exactly my aim! :)
Been watching/ subscribed to you since way before your 'head shave'! You did a brilliant job! Did our first Marella in January (Canaries on Explorer) we were very impressed with how easy everything was & how lovely & friendly all the crew were including the Officers & Captain! Very large outside Cabin, on the side right under the bridge, really comfy & 'homely'. Would rather have the 'shabby chic' & friendly & 'all in' than the 'glitz & glamour' of MSC (lovely room stewards & wait staff but arrogant officers!) where everything is extra! Thank you for getting us into cruising Emma! ( YES! all your fault! now done eight and addicted!) Keep up the good work!
So glad you had a lovely time! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I don't drink or cruise but this sounds a lot more inviting and comfortable then the huge cruise ships that feel like a new museum or an amusement park. It seems like it would be more like visiting an old friend where you can just kick off your shoes and relax.
My dad won't cruise with any other line. He's been to the med, Caribbean, South America and a few more over the years, he's even been in the hospital on occasion onboard and loves TUI. He's 89!
Ah, I really do love Marella Cruises - I find their fares are SUCH good value!
Marella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ayyyyyy, under my Marellaaa. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Me too
Really? I think they are not as reasonable as they used to be.
This video appeared in my queue today, and I decided to watch it because I have seen (and loved) so many other of your videos. As a novice to cruising, I have learned so much from you! Thank you for sharing your content with the world. People are so weird, and I truly hope that you let the mean comments fall right off of you.
Thanks so much, you are very kind. Try to! :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
We were in the audience for your 2018 charity head shave on Marella Discovery and have followed your channel since then. Best cruise videos!
You were?! Oh my amazing, that was so funny to me because the people there hadn't come to see me they'd come to see the show, so they were looking at me like x_O. ha ha, thank you!!
Good and fair video…we sailed on Explorer 2 in 2023…our first cruise and we loved it…so much so that in September 2024 we are going on the Discovery for our second cruise 👍😎
I like that Emma does cruises that are accessible to the every day person. Not “I go in the worlds most expensive cruise”. Thank you Emma, love your channel!
Thank you! 😁❤️
I love the Century-Class ships! Especially Mercury/Old Mein Schiff 2/Mein Schiff 💙/ Marella Voyager.
Hoping Emma might take a trip on her too. Would love to see what Marella changed.
This makes me want to go. Older style ship...love it. Really cool. Thanks for the insight.
Cruise tip: get used to sleeping with a noise making machine. Then take it on your cruise. Game changer for me. Kids were very loud in the next cabin, but i just had my river flowing. lol
Wow what a surprise! I've been on about 20 cruises give or take, mostly on NCL, but also a few on Carnival and Holland America, and I think this ship is one of the nicest I've seen! I love the modern decor, the colors, it seems bright and cheery. I'm also a fan of smaller ships, which are harder to find it seems unless you book with a company like Viking, which I can't afford. But I would LOVE cruise on a ship like yours! Really great video, I always enjoy watching your content. Cheers from NYC.
Me and the boys on our way to be the first ones boarding the spoons cruise 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻
Ha ha, lets go!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
... American here. "Spoons" like the card game? Or is this something else?
@@kontzel It's a restaurant chain in the UK.
@@cookiehuntress4173 Restaurant? mmmm....I don't think so
@@cookiehuntress4173Think this is the first time I've heard of spoons referred to as a "restaurant chain" 🤣
Looks like a great ship, Emma! And that's a great price for what you get! I would definitely take this cruise!
Thanks Emma. It looks very nice. Better than the new monsters now.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Always a fun and groovy episode with you Emma. Once again, this video was very informative, as well as helpful. The overall prices to enjoy this trip was very fair. This boat cruise seems like it would be a gas if one wasn't too needy. Thanks for your groovy review.
That was the first cruise ship I ever sailed on many many years ago. She was the Celebrity Century when I sailed her. Glad to see she is still out there sailing.
Awwwh, love it!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
My husband and I took this ship to Alaska in 1999. The ship was only a few years old and was state of the art for the time.
It sounds like it passed the cookie test and scored pretty good on the cookie meter. Need to start a cookie rating for cruise ships 🍪 😉
I do have one! The 'best' is a tricky one to answer though ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 emmacruises.com/which-cruise-lines-have-the-best-cookies-11-cruise-lines-compared/
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Emma, I need a suggestion or two. Wife and I would like to go on a cruise, but we don't care where we go. We don't plan on getting off the ship. Eat, drink, read, nap, look at water...that's all we're interested in for a couple weeks or so. Suggestions?
Hellooo! If you go to EmmaCruises.com and download my free guide it compares all major cruise lines on things like dining, entertainment etc. That should give you an idea on where to start, my free emails will then talk about how to book, what to do onboard etc. 👍🏼
Great and honest review! Look forward to watching your others! We've got a Marella Cruise booked for our honeymoon next year, but it's on Voyager instead. Also - totally agree with the hop on hop off buses in Barcelona! We used the BusTuristic ones thankfully and they did stick to the map lol
I cruise with tui and i have to say they are not for everyone some people want a more fancy experience and these ships aint it but they are the most cheerful they ships ive been on the working mans cruiseship
Great to hear that Americans can start to book Marella now! If we (Americans) wanted to book do we need to go through your UK rep Emma or could we use your US rep Dan? Thanks!
Hey hey! Neither actually, well, I think my US team could help but it's actually cheaper to book direct with Marella on the website/by phone. They're the only cruise line like that that I know of, it's very weird. But I usually suggest book direct because it's a package anyway. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@@EmmaCruisesI tried but I only saw ones that included flight packages from UK
Oh yeah, best thing is to phone them although I think you can book cruise only on the website? This is why I usually like to recommend travel agents but they make it difficult ha ha.
My Wife booked a weeks cruise on this ship celebratingmy 60th, brilliant one of the best holidays we had the fact we didn't have to put up with kids was a bonus.
Wetherspoons cruises? Count me in!!!
We cruised on that ship when it was the Celebrity Century back in 2013. It was an adults only, clothing optional cruise in the Caribbean. Fun times.
Oh wow!! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
the all inclusive is very appealing! I don't want to worry about paying extra for food and drinks when I'm supposed to be relaxing on a cruise!
I worked for celebrity cruise I remember this ship because it was always anchored up with the sister ship horizon which I worked on . Good memories.
We sailed on one of this ships sister ships with Celebrity Cruises in the early 2000s. Our ship looked quite similar, only bigger and not so boxy.
This sounds like a wonderful little voyage. I don't really like "party cruises," as they tend to bring out the worst in people. But it seems as if you landed on a lovely trip! I very much like the game "How Long Until I Hear the Greatest Showman." I may have to steal that when I do MSC Meraviglia in a few months.
A hide and seek type thing in the dark on a cruise would be awesome. I've also thought of an idea when cruises are really close to each other at ports. WATER FIGHT
i’d book this cruise! seen enough space for me to move around & it kind of feels like a mall… only thing is, that pool isn’t really inviting & the selling point for me is usually the water activities & room/view
It really wasn't warm enough for that on this cruise, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I've been on this ship in the past and the pool is actually fine. It's a salter water pool that is large enough and deep enough that you could play water polo in if you desired.
I sailed on her sister ship Galaxy back in 2008 on the Mediterranean
From what I recall it was a nice ship then
Good review Emma
For that price this cruise was an absolute steal! I love your videos so much and I hope to cruise within the next few years
Thank you! 😁❤️
That bingo card looks way different from what I'm used to! The cruise looks like a great time considering a lot of things are included
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
This looks like a very nice cruise at a good price. Thank you for sharing❤
Adult-only seems like a spectacular indulgence.
"Although wandering around the ship in the dark would've been fun". Same Emma, same.
"One od the oldest and smallest"... I remember when Celebrity Century was one of the largest ships, and its sister ship, the Galaxy (a bit longer and heavier) had me amazed. I feel truly old hahaha, even though Im 37.
Thank you for always making such wonderful videos! You always do such an awesome job describing everything and sprinkling bits of humour. I love watching your content and hope you can continue making more great videos. Have the best day! :)
Thanks so much you are very kind! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Looks good to me, missus & I are going from Sydney to Cairns in 2 weeks & cannot wait as cruising is a great holiday 🇦🇺👍
Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️
Promenade deck is a big plus.
This cruise sounds like a great value
It was great fun! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I wish we had the variety of choice for cruises but here in Australia there are very limited cruise options and it's very expensive to fly anywhere to join cruises around the world.
Ahh yes, I do really want to come to Australia but yeah those flights, ouch $$$!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I've never been on a cruise and I don't have any plans to go on one... but somehow, I think this is one I'd probably enjoy.
Loved this little cruise. Remember the rain in Valencia again now! Good to meet you.
So lovely to meet you too!! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@@EmmaCruises oh. And the Squid and Anchor? We know this as Waterspoons 😂 Off on another Marella in Oct. Love em.
Glad you had fun.
Thank you! 😁❤️
Excellent review Emma! Love it 🌊🌞🌺🌊🌊🛳️🛳️🛳️🌊🌞🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thank you! 😁❤️
This was a well spoken, interesting video )))
It's interesting to see how similar the ship is to Marella Explorer as well as how different. Many of the same design elements but also subtle layout differences. I've mentioned previously that we travelled in a similar room to you, but that it wasn't that noisy & we could not see/smell the smoking deck. Our balcony looked down on to the area where the ropes are stored/held - i.e. it projected over the smoking area. Like you, we experienced some very ominous sounding noises when departing port.
That's good!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Can't wait for you to describe Pontins...I'm a dancer that's gutted they closed
I did a great California Coastal cruise when that was Celebrity Century. As you mentioned, it looked nothing like it is now.
Sounds good! 😁🥳
Thank you Emma 😊
Glad you had amazing time time 🛳️🌊🌊🌺🌞🌺🌺🛳️🌺🌺🌺🌊🌺🌞🛳️
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Yes Valencia and Barcelona are great places to visit.
The best!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
8:58 9:10 who else paused the video to see what's on the menu??!! Yes Emma, I remember you having your hair 'sheared' like a sheep. Then I watched as your hair grew. I can't believe it's been that long. Kudos to you, Emma!!
My forthcoming cruise is on the Emerald Azzura in the Carribean. No bingo no Karaoke no crazy golf. Bliss.
Oo yes I saw on her last year! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
One missing puzzle piece?? OCD Activated!! 🤣
Annoying right?!! ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Another great vlog. Just went back 5 years in your video's to find the mentioned head shave. Very brave and you still looked good afterwards, well done for raising so much for a great cause.
In that you mentioed doing a followup of pictures showing your returning hair, but couldn't find it. Was that canceled as it was around covid?.
Did our first cruise on Discovery in April, 2 weeks Carribean. Loved it. Will be doing more in the future. Maybe Asia.
Helllooo, I don't remembe that to be honest. but in all my old videos you can see my hair growing back, ha ha. When I did the shave the 2nd time I wore wigs for a little bit. So glad you enjoyed your cruise!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I love you in that blue polka-dotted sun dress. So cute.
12 poinds a day for soda? Jeeebus I could buy snacks for a week with that. Last time I was on a cruise was around the year 2000. We really loved it, and picked up so much weight from all the food.
Only ever been on one cruise but really like your channel - thank you
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
God. I worked on that ship 22 years ago when she was still Century. Pity they remodeled the main dining room. It used to have lovely art deco style dark wood finish
I would love to go with Marella, but they only fly out of England/UK. So I would need to travel to London just to fly somewhere else. Chances of having many non-brits join these cruises are small because of that I think
Great video. I remember the head shave event.
Amazing!! So so long ago. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Went on this ship for Christmas and they couldn’t do enough, although apparently the booze fuelled guests caused a bit of trouble before we arrived and a member of staff was assaulted. The ship was clearly a little dated but absolutely immaculate
2:55 - those don't look like chips...🤣
Errr.. ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@@EmmaCruises It's the North Americanism of the week 🫢
‘spoons needs to be a future British-ism 😅👌🏻
5:46. i hate it when people put the tongs back on top of the food after having them in their hands. there should be holsters for tongs. horrible for food safety, and the cruise lines seem to have forgotten about norovirus.
I think those just fell down but yeah. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I liked Marella Explorer II when I cruised with the when lockdown was easing. Service was excellent service, food in the MDR was good, drinks good and the shows were superb. What I didn't like was the Squid and Anchor, way too busy and noisy, despite the ship, post covid, having to sail at only 50% capacity. That wouldn't nomally bother me but because of the reduced number of passengers, the other bars were very empty. The excursions, in Iceland, were 40% than another cruise line and just as good.
Yeah we did find too most people were there! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I saw you shave your hair on the ship. I've also watched you through Covid. It's been an adventure.
It has! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I really enjpyed that.
Thank you Emma.
So glad you did, Thank you! 😁❤️
I remember you getting your head shaved and you wearing a long blond wig! Thanks for your videos. I've been trying to buy a Captain Hudson cat.
Hello Emma, I am not well enough to go on a cruise, however my partner and I love to see your films, sorry but we are soo nosey ! Keep it up, well done
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I remember your first head shave! To do it on stage shows a level of confidence that is epic! Cheers!
I think the ship looks wonderful. I hate the trend of floating cities
Regarding the ship being one of the oldest/smallest I feel the pandemic has a lot to do with this, as a lot of smaller/older ships (that might well have stayed in service) were disposed of. I havn't been on them for a few years now but their ships always seem nice, and any shortfalls due to the age are more than made up for in the service and entertainment. They also seem to stay longer in ports in my experience. - My Favorite ship was the Thomson Dream, just had a really nice warm feeling about it, but sadly my last cruise was cancelled and she was scrapped :(
Awh man, I've heard good things about that ship. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Oh I loved this! I would go on that cruise
I couldn’t understand what you were saying when you said the only thing more British would be to change the pub into a ??
The automatic captioning said “Weather spoon” !
Love your cruise videos.
Yess that's it. A chain of pub here in the UK known for being very cheap, but I think tasty ;) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Thank you! 😁❤️
I did see your head shave video. (Was that during the not just for old people days?!) I thought you looked absolutely beautiful! Lois 😊
Yes! The first time it was ha ha. Thank you! 😁❤️
We loved cruising on this ship, we found the staff so friendly and the ship itself was really lovely . In the cabins the wood was an older looking orange / pine colour which aged it slightly but it was perfectly fine We would definitely cruise with Marella again . I can remember you having your first hair shaving experience Emma can’t believe that was years ago , luckily you have a nice shaped head lol 🤣😉x
Such a relief that was!!! ha ha. Thanks so much for sticking around again and again. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@@EmmaCruises😜pleasure x
I can tell that ship is from the 90s. It looks like a mall. I mean that a good way.
I like these smaller ships better. They remind me of the series The Love Boat. The new ships just stress me out
Awwh, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I'm watching this video from cabin 5002 on board.... Marella Explorer 2, and yes Captain Hudson is here too
Oh my, AMAZING!! Hi guys!!
Emma, what is your favorite cruise ship. I had the idea of a cruise that did Miami keawest and Nassau leaving from Charleston on Norwegian jade.
Hi Emma, My name is Lin, I have just subscribed to your channel 👍 & I would just like to say a very big thank you for sharing a really lovely very well commented video all about the Marella Explorer 2 you posted 1 months ago I found your video so interesting the only thing that worried me in your video was when you said the ship was very rocky when you started off 😬 I was just wondering if that was al all normal all the best Emma & once again Thank you for a real lovely video 💖🙂
Went on it in april.best cruise so far 👍
Many cruises now force you to use their app to get their excursion tickets etc.. need phone
I’m also a Wetherspoon fan, not really for the food but they have a great selection of drinks 🍺🍻😂
They have pints of Pepsi Max so I agree!!! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
spoons on ships, I was laughing so hard, I wonder if they would go for authenticity and pre-soak the carpets in beer so they are sticky.
Cruise 🚢 ships are like Butlins on a boat , restaurants , swimming pools slides , entertainment, go karts it’s literally the same haha Butlins have hotels and premium apartments what look like cruise ship accommodation 😅
Going on there again soon , can’t wait ! I like the way Marella look after the solo passengers on board,just a shame they charge so much for a solo passenger.
Ooo, good to know about how they are for solos! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Try Passion for Cruises its a solo traveller group that gets cruises a lot cheaper than booking through TUI
@@HubbaHubba64 thank you , I will have to have a look at them 👍
@@ianmc3672 I have been a solo cruiser for years and mainly with Marella , i only heard about PFC on my last cruise which was on the Discovery trans Atlantic from Barbados to Marmaris .