Let me make this very clear for the handful of folks who are leaving me abusive comments regarding P&O: The FERRY company is NOTHING to do with P&O Cruises, they are entirely separate companies, owned by separate parents. They have no connection to each other apart from the name which dates back a century or so. P&O CRUISES IS NOT THE SAME AS P&O FERRIES. Abusive comments are deleted.
Yes but P&O Cruises pulled the same stunt as P&O Ferries, the staff are paid peanuts and under resourced and mostly inexperienced so they just do as they're told. You saw that yourself with your harrassed waiter. Just don't go on P&O again please. You really would be putting yourself at risk.
No, they didn't. The union accused them of planning to do so when the company filed a (legally required) form giving notice of potential redundancies. That form was later retracted and negotiations continued with the union. One grumpy waiter having a bad day out of a staff of 2,000 who were otherwise extremely polite does not indicate an issue. I cannot fathom what risk you are thinking about but I would have no hesitation in travelling with P&O Cruises again.
@CruisingTheCut • I don't know if you're familiar with the channel, "Tips for Travellers." Gary has great advice on how to save on single occupancy fares. Gary covers a whole range of cruising tips, so if you haven't already done so, you may want to check him out. I enjoyed the video. Your narrations are always mesmerizing. [UA-cam is showing me "7 Things That Trip Up Norway Fjords Cruisers Ever Time!" on Tips For Travellers.]
David, I've been a fan of your channel for yonks, but this presentation is on another level. Your midlife, grumpy, say it as it is review was informative, funny, and very entertaining. I'm so encouraged that I'm not alone in my low tolerance of situations that don't meet expectations. Very well done!
David, I DID watch this entire video - very enjoyable. I must comment that my visit to Norway in 2019 yielded the same observations as yours. Friendly people, spectacular views and, most notably, the almost complete absence of litter. It was AMAZING. Thank you for posting this video.
I have no interest in cruise ships and yet I watched every second of this. David, honestly, I could sit and watch you read a phone book, you are always entertaining. I definitely enjoyed the bits about the destinations and attractions.
As an American who has live in Norway for 17 years - Yes, that is indeed the architecture of the area in Stavanger (stah-vang-gur). Vålandstårnet (Voh-lands-torneh) and the part surrounding it are so lovely to go walk. The downtown is immense and very walkable with a lot of galleries. It is an oil town, so it is mainly a very practical city, but there are plenty of unique shops and restaruants. The art and maritime museums are facinating. In Olden, I would always recommend going to to Loen (low-en) to go up the gondola to the view point or up to the Briksdalsbreen glacier if there are tours to either of those. Both are STUNNING. I've done both at various times and I can never get enough. Lovatnet (low-vat-neh) is a stunning lake that is sp picturesque it isn't fair. In Ålesund (oh-leh-sund), there is a great little aquarium and quite a few Jugen style buildings and museum to check out which I highly recommend (Jugendstilsenteret). The fish and chips in town are fantastic. There is also a hike up Hessa, on a trail called sukkertoppen, which has amazing views of the city and the ocean. It is also not to far from the aquarium. Fjellstua at the peak above the city David hiked, has very traditional Norwegian food and great views. It is a bit pricey. In Haugesund (how-guh-sund) the lighthouse is said with a hard K that runs into the V sound..... so Kva-len. The island is great for walking, hikes, picnics and such. There is a bus ride out to The Viking Village on Bukkøy and it is a lovely outdoor museum type place. Hope this might give a few fellow travellers who might book this cruise things to do. Feel free to leave comments I can answer about where you might be travelling in Norway and I will be happy to answer. I have seen about 75% of the country and love a mix of city-must-see and get thee to the nature type things.
@@jenninstitches Yeah, not on this trip but cruise ships go to Flåm. There's a debate on allowing cruise ships at all in fjords but the ban has been put off for a while.
Quite. Then again I don't suppose P&O will change its policy too much. Based on more of the American model it appears that Brits (?) are easily converted to that sort of holiday.
On the other hand, we have had two trips Norwayish with them and on one of the cruises, as a passenger at the younger end of their target market, I found myself forever pulling older ladies...... and their husbands up out of chairs. 😁
As much as I love Emma's cruises I really did feel the benefit from the opinions of a fellow middle-aged mildly grumpy person's point of view when it comes to trips like this.
Got my husband on one cruise, bad weather prevented every excursion. He will not go on another. He said if you don't spend all day drinking, eating or gambling there really isn't much else to do. He'd rather stay on the farm and work on machinery. LOL
Watched it all, with great enjoyment. Your professional presenting and unique outlook are always well worth spending the time for -- even if one has no intentional of ever getting on a cruise ship. A very pleasant vicarious experience. Thanks!
I'm only a few minutes in, but I really enjoy your editing on this video. Always a nice treat to find you in my feed. Wishing you the best from Canada!
I totally agree about the noise. People talking with the TV on. Loud music, Constant noise. It hurts my ears, too. Glad you did enjoy most of your trip.
David. 10 out of 10 for your review. I can say that hand on heart as I was their. LOL Was good to meet you. My first and last cruise , its just not for me but Norway was fantastic and as you said, so clean. I am glad we did it but never again.
I always was wondering what it was like on one of those large cruise ships! It is not on my bucket list but you gave an honest description of what happens! Keep up the great vlogs!
David, like so many other people commenting, I too watched the video all the way through. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for providing a relaxing, non confronting, and dare I say professional approach to making UA-cam videos! It makes a change from some others.
Very, very enjoyable David. We sat down and watched you all the way through, and as always, you delivered the goods in a witty and thoughtful way. As much as I would love to see Norway again, it wouldn't be on a megaliner like this, nor would it be owned by P&O. Thank you for a very honest and useful video, and we are glad to hear that you did enjoy yourself.
finally an honest review without the super enthusiastic at all cost attitude, typical of oh so many youtuber. Thanks, you should consider making it a more recurrent series 😊
A very amusing video. Your dry sense of humor is brilliant, and I was sorry the video was not longer. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Australia awaits!
I watched it all the way through...and I enjoyed it very much. I don't think I will ever go on a cruise, but now I know how it feels thanks to your unique observations!
I have been looking forward to this video for ages!! We went to Norway on Iona and had the best time and have been waiting to relive it vicariously through your video!! 😂
@CruisingTheCut I agree with you about Iona, its truly breathtaking. I didn't have the same experience as you did with the noise, especially in the theatre and cinema. That said, I do prefer the smaller P and O ships and definitely steer clear of the buffet! We also had fantastic weather although we went in July. I wish we had been able to book kayaking but it was all sold out. Norway is definitely very scenic and litter free, and the people were so friendly. Cruising is definitely my preferred type of holiday, apart from the motorhome!
David, the cruise video was superb. Thank you. Cruises are great, and Norway reminds me a tad of Switzerland in its breathtaking beauty and cleanliness. Thanks again. Keep on moving.
I love your rants ever so much. As a cynical and sarcastic person myself, I find your grumbles give me a laugh. With what a cruise costs, you’re absolutely right to be mad about a library with no books and music too painful to listen to! Your long-time fans love you for you
David, I've taken a number of cruises here in the states, so I was interested in hearing about your experiences. Like you, I am a dyed-in-the-wool introvert, but I have always managed to keep to myself while being polite and affable with others on the ship. If you ever do another cruise vlog, I will certainly watch it from start to finish. Thank you!
David... you amaze me... thank you...thank you for your very honest and complete break down of this cruise. I love your insights and depth of coverage, but also including all the info of the towns and the lovely photos... yes, I made it all the way to the end, and never got bored for a second. thank you again... one day I hope to visit Scandinavia, and a cruise or two may be on the list... happy cruising... and continue with your in-depth commentaries... love them...
Enjoyed experiencing your cruise so much! Love your normal subject matter also but this was very helpful as I plan to do a cruise to Norway in my near future. Thank you!
David, I have very much enjoyed your review of your Cruise Vacation and agree with your overall comments and descriptions. They fit many other ships which feature similar experiences.
Such an enjoyable video. I was quite sad when it was done. I wish you could do a 50 day cruise so we would have a series of cruising videos! Thank you again for "thinking of us" while you were on your lovely holiday : )
Watched the whole thing, and having watched the majority of your videos, we are aware of your tendency to drone on when miffed! Carry on, and keep them coming!
I watched the whole video and really liked it. I live in the central part of the US and have never been to Europe or Scandinavia. I have watched your videos for years and enjoy all of them.
Fabulous all the way through. Beautiful cruise. Scenery amazing. Glorious weather . Lovely people. What more did you need. Thank you for taking us with you. Much appreciated.
That was a fantastic review. I actually watched it all. I found it very informative pointing out the positives and negatives. I would do exactly what you did and just go off and wander around by myself while visiting the various places. Hope you will do more reviews of your future travels.
A most enjoyable vlog and your commentary, which I found very informative. I laughed aloud on many occasions about some of your observations. Well done.
Having been stationed on an aircraft carrier for over three and a half years the one thing that has kept me from going on any civilian cruise ships is I fear meeting that one person who has already prepaid their cruise,doesn’t feel well but is still committed to going sick or not! At least in the Navy we could force the offending individuals to go to sickbay for treatment,this unfortunately doesn’t translate into the civilian world. Glad your experience wasn’t completely ruined by the overcompensation of the cruise ship trying to make everyone happy which usually means nobody is fully satisfied. Glad you still had a good time.
I got infected with a virus while on a cruise and was confined to my cabin for a week. But as I got an extra week of cruising around the Greek Islands (for free!), with hot and cold running room service, until I tested cured of the bug, I rather enjoyed the experience!
Good that you made the trip this year because I think Norway has banned cruise ships going into the fjords from 2026 unless they are zero emission (looked it up now and they delayed it to 2032 for cruise ships above 10 000 tons). If you go again I recommend Flåm, a small town deep in a fjord with a steep train ride (5,5% incline) that climbs along the walls of the valley up to 800 meter altitude to get out of the valley. Then rent a bike at the station there (Myrdal) or walk the 18 km or so back down through the valley.
Lovely video, especially the section on the ports. Such beauty! I was waiting for you to play the ship's foghorn then remark on how loud it was. Lol If you haven't yet, you should watch the Norwegian disaster film "The Wave" which is set in Stavanger. Thanks for the video! I find myself agreeing with you on everything, like the longing for silence and solitude, but I'd be eating at the Indian restaurant every evening.
I have to confess my heart sank a little when I read it was about a cruise, but I thoroughly enjoyed all of it; very entertaining and honest. It also confirmed to me that if I was ever to go on a cruise it would have to be on a much smaller boat 😂😂
Great review! I cruised Norway a couple of weeks before you on IONA, I also had an inside cabin and the sea was also calm ( I was hoping for some waves LOL).
I think we were on the Iona after your cruise. Definitely agree with you regarding the atrium and library. We were lucky enough to have hot weather on ours so a lot of the outdoor spaces were utilised. Can't imagine how busy the interior must get when the weather is cold.
Hi David from Texas, I watched 97% of your amazing video. I liked the fact that you provided commentary, photos and video of your trip; instead of being like other travelers and constantly shoving your camera in everyone else's faces.
Watched the whole video as the family have booked that exact trip for next year, well written and very pleasantly presented, {even the grumble's ,We need to know these things} keep up all of the videos. simply love them.
David, as always, is an incredible video, i really like the fact that you are really genuine in your reviews, sorry for my bad English. I big hug from italy 🇮🇹
Well, Yes I watched all the way to the end, thank you as I am also an independent traveller, my recent holiday was to Agadir Morocco and the Atlas mountains, with so much to see and do for the two weeks I spent there, I did manage to grab a few deals in the markets and haggled my way with the money. Thank you for such a in-depth video about the cruise, I shall consider it in the future.
Magnificent vistas and landscapes - what a beautiful country and some pretty outstanding pictures, too. The massive ship cruise is not for me - thank you for braving the crowds and the noise and the odours in order to share the beauty of Norway with us. 😊
Hi David my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it immensely. We have been on 14 cruises, one as the same destination as your cruise! Well done and keep your videos coming 👍
I watched from start to finish , but now im all caught up on all of your videos ! So now ill have to wait for the next installment of ,(never a dull moment with David) ❤❤
Enjoyed the video, yes I watched all of it. I done this trip at the end of August with a friend, for us the last port was Kristiansand so a little different. It was my first cruise so it was all a bit overwhelming at times.We actually enjoyed sitting in the atrium, but we both like people watching so it was idea for us. I agree about the "over loud" music in the theater, it made the sound very distorted. Overall we had a great time and your video brought back some great memories - thanks for posting
I enjoyed the entire video. Your descriptions made me feel as if I was actually there experiencing Norway. As always your speaking voice is so calming. I came across Cruising the Cut on Amazon Prime having had spinal surgery and spent 3 months recovering. Your videos then and through Covid another spine surgery and now experiencing an uncurable cancer have provided me with relaxing entertainment. Through you and other narrow boaters I have been introduced to so much of Great Britain. I'll will never be able to make the trip from the US but have enjoyed seeing snippets from my recliner.
Thank you for video, I watched to the end. I enjoy your way of expressing yourself, felt like I have been there. Thank you so much for all your videos. I am from South Africa
saw this all the way through, lovely to hear your experience, not done cruising before and just booked on for new years, as a taster. Going on the adult only ship, anyway glad to hear you had a good time overall
That was refreshing. Thanks for your take on Iona and Norway. I hope you told them about the cold food. We have been on P.O. Ventura, which is a smaller ship. After watch watching this I think Norway my be next
I watched all the way through. I'm working on an art project and I enjoy your voice and opinions. Thank you for keeping me company as I paint and sand.
David, brilliant vlog, having only ever been on one cruise (P&O, Brittannia) and enjoyed it, I concur with many of your observations. Namely, too many people, and too noisy but very well organised ship and good food and entertainment. The fjords looked amazing. Thank you for taking the time to review. Best wishes Christine x
I agree with you about buffet on a ship. I also always enjoy the dining room. I eat all meals in the main dining room. I watched the entire video. I enjoyed it. Thanks, David.
David what an insightful vlog ,My brother and sister in law did the exact same cruise in April and loved it. I've wanted to do this cruise also and at some point will get round to doing it,using the information gathered from this vlog ,keep up the lovely work, been watching you for a couple of weeks and slowly making my way through your vlogs.
Let me make this very clear for the handful of folks who are leaving me abusive comments regarding P&O: The FERRY company is NOTHING to do with P&O Cruises, they are entirely separate companies, owned by separate parents. They have no connection to each other apart from the name which dates back a century or so. P&O CRUISES IS NOT THE SAME AS P&O FERRIES. Abusive comments are deleted.
Yes but P&O Cruises pulled the same stunt as P&O Ferries, the staff are paid peanuts and under resourced and mostly inexperienced so they just do as they're told. You saw that yourself with your harrassed waiter. Just don't go on P&O again please. You really would be putting yourself at risk.
No, they didn't. The union accused them of planning to do so when the company filed a (legally required) form giving notice of potential redundancies. That form was later retracted and negotiations continued with the union. One grumpy waiter having a bad day out of a staff of 2,000 who were otherwise extremely polite does not indicate an issue. I cannot fathom what risk you are thinking about but I would have no hesitation in travelling with P&O Cruises again.
@CruisingTheCut • I don't know if you're familiar with the channel, "Tips for Travellers." Gary has great advice on how to save on single occupancy fares. Gary covers a whole range of cruising tips, so if you haven't already done so, you may want to check him out.
I enjoyed the video. Your narrations are always mesmerizing.
[UA-cam is showing me "7 Things That Trip Up Norway Fjords Cruisers Ever Time!" on Tips For Travellers.]
Hi David. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your video.
We have been on 14 cruises, one of them being same destinations
@@yvonnetomenga5726 I follow Gary too even though I don’t go on cruises. He is so informative about cruises and the how and why of their organization.
I watched the whole video and your rants are one of my favorite things about your style. Keep on being you and keep on creating.
Thanks David 😃
I hope you enjoy yourself. Thanks again 😃
I come for the rants, and was not disappointed.
I always watch the whole video as I (of course enjoy the content) but have to hear the sign off sting/music
I second this motion!
It's time you recognize we follow you because of who you are, not what it is. Carry on and thank you!
No, no, no, it's for the boating!!!!!
@@CruisingTheCut
Not the globe trotting hedonistic lifestyle then ...
It's all about the cheese sandwiches 🥪
@@CruisingTheCut and the puns. Fjord Fiesta! Haa!
David, I've been a fan of your channel for yonks, but this presentation is on another level.
Your midlife, grumpy, say it as it is review was informative, funny, and very entertaining.
I'm so encouraged that I'm not alone in my low tolerance of situations that don't meet expectations. Very well done!
David, I DID watch this entire video - very enjoyable. I must comment that my visit to Norway in 2019 yielded the same observations as yours. Friendly people, spectacular views and, most notably, the almost complete absence of litter. It was AMAZING. Thank you for posting this video.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
@@CruisingTheCutyes excellent, I learned a lot- been thinking of doing this cruise for years,think I’ll opt for the smaller ships ones.
@@Sally-nse2 mr cc on my first cruise i will choose an interior room.
Enjoyed it as well.
I did watch it all David. Mainly because I think you're quite amusing, and partly out of curiosity. Thanks for posting.
I have no interest in cruise ships and yet I watched every second of this. David, honestly, I could sit and watch you read a phone book, you are always entertaining. I definitely enjoyed the bits about the destinations and attractions.
As an American who has live in Norway for 17 years -
Yes, that is indeed the architecture of the area in Stavanger (stah-vang-gur). Vålandstårnet (Voh-lands-torneh) and the part surrounding it are so lovely to go walk. The downtown is immense and very walkable with a lot of galleries. It is an oil town, so it is mainly a very practical city, but there are plenty of unique shops and restaruants. The art and maritime museums are facinating.
In Olden, I would always recommend going to to Loen (low-en) to go up the gondola to the view point or up to the Briksdalsbreen glacier if there are tours to either of those. Both are STUNNING. I've done both at various times and I can never get enough. Lovatnet (low-vat-neh) is a stunning lake that is sp picturesque it isn't fair.
In Ålesund (oh-leh-sund), there is a great little aquarium and quite a few Jugen style buildings and museum to check out which I highly recommend (Jugendstilsenteret). The fish and chips in town are fantastic. There is also a hike up Hessa, on a trail called sukkertoppen, which has amazing views of the city and the ocean. It is also not to far from the aquarium. Fjellstua at the peak above the city David hiked, has very traditional Norwegian food and great views. It is a bit pricey.
In Haugesund (how-guh-sund) the lighthouse is said with a hard K that runs into the V sound..... so Kva-len. The island is great for walking, hikes, picnics and such. There is a bus ride out to The Viking Village on Bukkøy and it is a lovely outdoor museum type place.
Hope this might give a few fellow travellers who might book this cruise things to do. Feel free to leave comments I can answer about where you might be travelling in Norway and I will be happy to answer. I have seen about 75% of the country and love a mix of city-must-see and get thee to the nature type things.
My first choice would be Flåm with the train ride up the valley.
You’ve made me want to immigrate.
@@zapfanzapfan that wasn't available from this trip because you have to be in Bergen for that. It is a very good one.
@@rowanhard it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. Worth it, made me a better person, jut hard.
@@jenninstitches Yeah, not on this trip but cruise ships go to Flåm. There's a debate on allowing cruise ships at all in fjords but the ban has been put off for a while.
The pinnacle of Slartibartfast's work.
He won an award for it!
Was looking for another Douglas Adams fan 🙂
The squiggly bits were the best ❤
David. This may be the most honest and valuable cruise review video. Well done.
Quite.
Then again I don't suppose P&O will change its policy too much.
Based on more of the American model it appears that Brits (?) are easily converted to that sort of holiday.
May be worth trying Fred Olsen. Smaller ships with possibly a more mature clientele. Also, in some ports they get in to the smaller closer berths.
On the other hand, we have had two trips Norwayish with them and on one of the cruises, as a passenger at the younger end of their target market, I found myself forever pulling older ladies...... and their husbands up out of chairs. 😁
As much as I love Emma's cruises I really did feel the benefit from the opinions of a fellow middle-aged mildly grumpy person's point of view when it comes to trips like this.
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Nice to hear a cruise review that is impartial. 99% seem to be from obsessed and fully committed cruisers.
Got my husband on one cruise, bad weather prevented every excursion. He will not go on another. He said if you don't spend all day drinking, eating or gambling there really isn't much else to do. He'd rather stay on the farm and work on machinery. LOL
I watched all the way through! Your videos are more than just a cut above the vast majority of the rest!😀
Wow, thanks!
Watched it all, Norwegian living in the Far East, lovely to see my beloved homeland again.
What! No cheese sandwich the whole time 😱😂. I love your presentation.
Thanks for the video!! As a solo traveller myself... I also find it sooo annoying that I have to pay a single supplement!!
@@layalabi1667Can't stress this point enough, really.
This adventure makes me more appreciative of narrow boat travel on your canals, with meals in a pub.
Watched it all, with great enjoyment. Your professional presenting and unique outlook are always well worth spending the time for -- even if one has no intentional of ever getting on a cruise ship. A very pleasant vicarious experience. Thanks!
I'm only a few minutes in, but I really enjoy your editing on this video. Always a nice treat to find you in my feed. Wishing you the best from Canada!
Thank you so much!
I totally agree about the noise. People talking with the TV on. Loud music, Constant noise. It hurts my ears, too. Glad you did enjoy most of your trip.
Some folks really like the noise. Maybe they're a little hard of hearing, but silence is depressing to a lot of people.
@@Scodiddly I love silence.
David. 10 out of 10 for your review. I can say that hand on heart as I was their. LOL Was good to meet you. My first and last cruise , its just not for me but Norway was fantastic and as you said, so clean. I am glad we did it but never again.
Hahaha worth trying, certainly. Good to meet you too.
I always was wondering what it was like on one of those large cruise ships! It is not on my bucket list but you gave an honest description of what happens! Keep up the great vlogs!
Glad it was helpful!
@@CruisingTheCut mr cc my first cruise is one way between boston and quebec city. (they recently shorted it form starting or ending at montreal.)
Great to see you got your boat back on the water - and what a bloody wide canal you were on whilst recording this. 😉
It was a VERY wide beam
Well I watched right to the end. I could listen to you rabbit on about anything. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
David, like so many other people commenting, I too watched the video all the way through. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for providing a relaxing, non confronting, and dare I say professional approach to making UA-cam videos! It makes a change from some others.
Thank you!
Very, very enjoyable David. We sat down and watched you all the way through, and as always, you delivered the goods in a witty and thoughtful way. As much as I would love to see Norway again, it wouldn't be on a megaliner like this, nor would it be owned by P&O. Thank you for a very honest and useful video, and we are glad to hear that you did enjoy yourself.
It was almost like an extended version of the old Holiday programme - 'Holiday 24'. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely amazed by the titles you come up with for your vlogs, brilliant...Watched all of it as always, and loved every minute.
finally an honest review without the super enthusiastic at all cost attitude, typical of oh so many youtuber. Thanks, you should consider making it a more recurrent series 😊
A very amusing video. Your dry sense of humor is brilliant, and I was sorry the video was not longer. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Australia awaits!
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
I watched it all the way through...and I enjoyed it very much. I don't think I will ever go on a cruise, but now I know how it feels thanks to your unique observations!
Enjoyed the cruise, David! Thank you for taking us along!
Glad you had good weather and calm seas. Stunningly beautiful place. Thanks for taking us with you, I enjoyed this video very much.
I have been looking forward to this video for ages!! We went to Norway on Iona and had the best time and have been waiting to relive it vicariously through your video!! 😂
I will be intrigued to hear if you had any of the same thoughts about it as me!
@@CruisingTheCut I will let you know my thoughts when I watch it later!
@CruisingTheCut I agree with you about Iona, its truly breathtaking. I didn't have the same experience as you did with the noise, especially in the theatre and cinema. That said, I do prefer the smaller P and O ships and definitely steer clear of the buffet! We also had fantastic weather although we went in July. I wish we had been able to book kayaking but it was all sold out. Norway is definitely very scenic and litter free, and the people were so friendly. Cruising is definitely my preferred type of holiday, apart from the motorhome!
David, the cruise video was superb. Thank you. Cruises are great, and Norway reminds me a tad of Switzerland in its breathtaking beauty and cleanliness. Thanks again. Keep on moving.
I love your rants ever so much. As a cynical and sarcastic person myself, I find your grumbles give me a laugh. With what a cruise costs, you’re absolutely right to be mad about a library with no books and music too painful to listen to! Your long-time fans love you for you
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David, I've taken a number of cruises here in the states, so I was interested in hearing about your experiences. Like you, I am a dyed-in-the-wool introvert, but I have always managed to keep to myself while being polite and affable with others on the ship. If you ever do another cruise vlog, I will certainly watch it from start to finish. Thank you!
my first cruise is one way is on the US east coast since i live there.
Watched all the way thru - quite entertaining David. Thank you for sharing your trip. Love your vids. Keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm all for this, please keep sharing your cruise experiences with other lines.
Very intertaining and informative. Thanks for taking us along with you. Cheers from the SW Washington State, USA coast.
David... you amaze me... thank you...thank you for your very honest and complete break down of this cruise. I love your insights and depth of coverage, but also including all the info of the towns and the lovely photos... yes, I made it all the way to the end, and never got bored for a second. thank you again... one day I hope to visit Scandinavia, and a cruise or two may be on the list... happy cruising... and continue with your in-depth commentaries... love them...
Enjoyed experiencing your cruise so much! Love your normal subject matter also but this was very helpful as I plan to do a cruise to Norway in my near future. Thank you!
I love your description of the buffet, absolutely spot on
I was absolutely facinated with your journey and experiences on the ship. Keep up the good work David. Regards
Many thanks!
David, I have very much enjoyed your review of your Cruise Vacation and agree with your overall comments and descriptions. They fit many other ships which feature similar experiences.
thanks for the video, brings back some good memories. Agree with you on the buffet, we braved it once. Otherwise a good all round trip,
Such an enjoyable video. I was quite sad when it was done. I wish you could do a 50 day cruise so we would have a series of cruising videos! Thank you again for "thinking of us" while you were on your lovely holiday : )
Watched the whole thing, and having watched the majority of your videos, we are aware of your tendency to drone on when miffed! Carry on, and keep them coming!
Thank you, David! Wow Norway is as beautiful as I remember!!
I watched the whole video and really liked it. I live in the central part of the US and have never been to Europe or Scandinavia. I have watched your videos for years and enjoy all of them.
Fabulous all the way through. Beautiful cruise. Scenery amazing. Glorious weather . Lovely people. What more did you need. Thank you for taking us with you. Much appreciated.
That was a fantastic review. I actually watched it all. I found it very informative pointing out the positives and negatives. I would do exactly what you did and just go off and wander around by myself while visiting the various places. Hope you will do more reviews of your future travels.
One of my favorite videos you've done and I watched it all!
A most enjoyable vlog and your commentary, which I found very informative. I laughed aloud on many occasions about some of your observations. Well done.
Having been stationed on an aircraft carrier for over three and a half years the one thing that has kept me from going on any civilian cruise ships is I fear meeting that one person who has already prepaid their cruise,doesn’t feel well but is still committed to going sick or not! At least in the Navy we could force the offending individuals to go to sickbay for treatment,this unfortunately doesn’t translate into the civilian world. Glad your experience wasn’t completely ruined by the overcompensation of the cruise ship trying to make everyone happy which usually means nobody is fully satisfied. Glad you still had a good time.
I got infected with a virus while on a cruise and was confined to my cabin for a week. But as I got an extra week of cruising around the Greek Islands (for free!), with hot and cold running room service, until I tested cured of the bug, I rather enjoyed the experience!
Good that you made the trip this year because I think Norway has banned cruise ships going into the fjords from 2026 unless they are zero emission (looked it up now and they delayed it to 2032 for cruise ships above 10 000 tons). If you go again I recommend Flåm, a small town deep in a fjord with a steep train ride (5,5% incline) that climbs along the walls of the valley up to 800 meter altitude to get out of the valley. Then rent a bike at the station there (Myrdal) or walk the 18 km or so back down through the valley.
Lovely video, especially the section on the ports. Such beauty!
I was waiting for you to play the ship's foghorn then remark on how loud it was. Lol
If you haven't yet, you should watch the Norwegian disaster film "The Wave" which is set in Stavanger.
Thanks for the video! I find myself agreeing with you on everything, like the longing for silence and solitude, but I'd be eating at the Indian restaurant every evening.
I have to confess my heart sank a little when I read it was about a cruise, but I thoroughly enjoyed all of it; very entertaining and honest. It also confirmed to me that if I was ever to go on a cruise it would have to be on a much smaller boat 😂😂
Great review! I cruised Norway a couple of weeks before you on IONA, I also had an inside cabin and the sea was also calm ( I was hoping for some waves LOL).
Watched the whole thing. Loved it. Keep on rabbiting!
Thanks! Will do!
Enjoyed your commentary. Most impressed with your photography and general presentation. Well done.
Always enjoy hearing about your experiences David. 😊❤✌️
I think we were on the Iona after your cruise. Definitely agree with you regarding the atrium and library. We were lucky enough to have hot weather on ours so a lot of the outdoor spaces were utilised. Can't imagine how busy the interior must get when the weather is cold.
Delightful, David! Your videos no matter the subject are always so entertaining. Thanks again!!!
Did that cruise last year. Great ship. Favourite cruise so far.
We watched the video from start to finish, and guess what ? We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Thank you !
Hi David from Texas, I watched 97% of your amazing video. I liked the fact that you provided commentary, photos and video of your trip; instead of being like other travelers and constantly shoving your camera in everyone else's faces.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watched the whole video as the family have booked that exact trip for next year, well written and very pleasantly presented, {even the grumble's ,We need to know these things} keep up all of the videos. simply love them.
David, as always, is an incredible video, i really like the fact that you are really genuine in your reviews, sorry for my bad English. I big hug from italy 🇮🇹
Great English and thank you!
@CruisingTheCut thank you very much it means a lot to me, I've been following you since 2017
thanks so very much for sharing David...what a trip.
Well, Yes I watched all the way to the end, thank you as I am also an independent traveller, my recent holiday was to Agadir Morocco and the Atlas mountains, with so much to see and do for the two weeks I spent there, I did manage to grab a few deals in the markets and haggled my way with the money. Thank you for such a in-depth video about the cruise, I shall consider it in the future.
Magnificent vistas and landscapes - what a beautiful country and some pretty outstanding pictures, too. The massive ship cruise is not for me - thank you for braving the crowds and the noise and the odours in order to share the beauty of Norway with us. 😊
Thank you Daivid. I did watch all the wy throgh and enjoyed it. I am glad you liked it too and can show us another trip at another time.
Hi David my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it immensely. We have been on 14 cruises, one as the same destination as your cruise! Well done and keep your videos coming 👍
Hello David, we watched the whole video as we always do. We enjoyed your review of the cruise and all the beautiful scenery.
Such a great review. So thorough. They should invite you back to do one on the other boat. Thanks for uploading David
I did stay until the end, your rants are so enjoyable, and your cruise trip review was very well-received
I watched from start to finish , but now im all caught up on all of your videos ! So now ill have to wait for the next installment of ,(never a dull moment with David) ❤❤
Thank you for this adventure. Will never get to see it myself so thanks for taking me along.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I love your commentary. The views were beautiful. You always make me chuckle. Take care, God bless. Gloria
Thanks so much!
Enjoyed the video, yes I watched all of it. I done this trip at the end of August with a friend, for us the last port was Kristiansand so a little different. It was my first cruise so it was all a bit overwhelming at times.We actually enjoyed sitting in the atrium, but we both like people watching so it was idea for us. I agree about the "over loud" music in the theater, it made the sound very distorted. Overall we had a great time and your video brought back some great memories - thanks for posting
I enjoyed the entire video. Your descriptions made me feel as if I was actually there experiencing Norway. As always your speaking voice is so calming. I came across Cruising the Cut on Amazon Prime having had spinal surgery and spent 3 months recovering. Your videos then and through Covid another spine surgery and now experiencing an uncurable cancer have provided me with relaxing entertainment. Through you and other narrow boaters I have been introduced to so much of Great Britain. I'll will never be able to make the trip from the US but have enjoyed seeing snippets from my recliner.
Oh my goodness, you really are in the wars, aren't you? 😳 I'm pleased the videos give you some kind of escape ☺️
Thank you for video, I watched to the end. I enjoy your way of expressing yourself, felt like I have been there. Thank you so much for all your videos. I am from South Africa
Excellent review. My husband and I were on this cruise. Thoroughly enjoyed... And enjoyed reliving it through this vlog too!
Glad you enjoyed it!
saw this all the way through, lovely to hear your experience, not done cruising before and just booked on for new years, as a taster. Going on the adult only ship, anyway glad to hear you had a good time overall
That was refreshing. Thanks for your take on Iona and Norway.
I hope you told them about the cold food.
We have been on P.O. Ventura, which is a smaller ship. After watch watching this I think Norway my be next
Thank you David. I thoroughly enjoyed that vlog. Both entertaining and informative 👍
Thanks 👍
Great video and very enjoyable to watch! You did good! I watched the whole video.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this informative long version blog. All the way to the end
Thanks David. This was very enjoyable and I really love the way you present your videos. Norway is gorgeous. 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, David. I had grin on all the way through your travelogue.
No matter the subject, you are the perfect presenter.
Thank you indeed!
A very interesting and informative video David ! We will soon be holidaying on the P&O Ventura.
I watched all the way through. I'm working on an art project and I enjoy your voice and opinions.
Thank you for keeping me company as I paint and sand.
Wonderful! I hope the project is progressing nicely.
David, brilliant vlog, having only ever been on one cruise (P&O, Brittannia) and enjoyed it, I concur with many of your observations. Namely, too many people, and too noisy but very well organised ship and good food and entertainment. The fjords looked amazing. Thank you for taking the time to review. Best wishes Christine x
That was really good beautiful place and I'm with you on the noise levels
Fantastic video David, enjoyed the entire review thank you.
I agree with you about buffet on a ship. I also always enjoy the dining room. I eat all meals in the main dining room. I watched the entire video. I enjoyed it. Thanks, David.
Very entertaining and useful video, thank you, David. Considering a similar option in the near future.
David what an insightful vlog ,My brother and sister in law did the exact same cruise in April and loved it. I've wanted to do this cruise also and at some point will get round to doing it,using the information gathered from this vlog ,keep up the lovely work, been watching you for a couple of weeks and slowly making my way through your vlogs.
We laughed out loud several time David - totally enjoyed the comments! Thanks