I Took Two Cruises on The Same Ship and They Were COMPLETELY Different

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • To celebrate the restart of the Celebrity cruising from the UK, Celebrity invited me, along with journalists and travel agents on the first sailing of the Celebrity Silhouette.
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    I had cruised on the Celebrity Silhouette before but Celebrity had spent $75 million on board since my first trip so I was keen to experience the changes, oh and the Celebrity Cruises food!
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  • @EmmaCruises
    @EmmaCruises  Před 2 lety +83

    ** A ittle explainer about the 'paid promotion' popup box - CZcams defines paid promotion as 'accepting anything of value from a third party to make your video'. As mentioned in the video I was invited onboard by Celebrity which means that they paid my cruise fare, I'm never paid beyond this but the gifted cruise fair means I need to tick this box. All opinions are my own and no cruise line has control over my content. ** 🎉🎉
    If you are curious about how I make money (working with a travel agent, sales of my course etc, check out this video >> czcams.com/video/clpjeAMjS0c/video.html)

    • @markej4801
      @markej4801 Před 2 lety +11

      I'm glad they sprang for your fare! Your reviews are the best on CZcams and they NEEDED your review to show everyone how excellent their ship is! Thanks for such great and thorough reviews, Emma. And BTW, we love your "Britishisms". As Yanks, they are brilliant and a lot of fun. Cheers!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 2 lety +4

      @@markej4801 Thanks so much Mark, really appreciate that! I like to think I'm teaching people these phrases :')

    • @designdoctor247
      @designdoctor247 Před rokem

      Emma ...your dress in the thumb nail...do u have an amazon shop and is it linked in it? wow u look like a regal princess in that dress ...i was hoping to buy one and copy your style...😀

  • @gisme4648
    @gisme4648 Před 3 lety +44

    I had a little giggle seeing the 3rd class cabin. It looked identical to the cabin my husband and I had on our honeymoon cruise in 1980. It didn’t have a bathroom, that was a 2 minute walk down the corridor, but it did have a small porthole. 😂 The ship was P&O Oriana. She is now long gone but we are still continuing our cruise love affair.

  • @leannsanford906
    @leannsanford906 Před 3 lety +59

    I just want to say, Emma, how much I enjoy your videos. Your plain speak is so refreshing. You are no nonsense and straight to point with you're take on these cruises and I very much appreciate that.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +10

      Thanks Leann! I just imagine I’m telling a friend a story because I am really aren’t I? you!! 🤣❤️

  • @garybridgham5432
    @garybridgham5432 Před 3 lety +37

    How awesome is it to be invited on a cruise by the cruise line just on the basis of your CZcams channel? You did it all by yourself!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +4

      Hey Gary! Yeah! Well CZcams my social accounts and website and things 😀👏🏼

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +6

      I did! Took years but yep I did. Haha 😀❤️

    • @SandyToes75
      @SandyToes75 Před 3 lety

      We all love you Emma💕

  • @jon-michaelharris5840
    @jon-michaelharris5840 Před 3 lety +102

    I think we need Emma’s Onboard Cookie Power Ratings

  • @dog8958
    @dog8958 Před rokem +9

    I love the hull color change! I think it really makes the ship look nicer and more stylish.

  • @Mandara8
    @Mandara8 Před 3 lety +22

    I’m glad you enjoyed Celebrity! My favourite cruise line for sure. Their old slogan ‘Modern Luxury’ is so accurate. The minute you step onboard a Celebrity Cruises ship really makes you at ease

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      So true!! Feels like home 😀❤️

  • @becsterbrisbane6275
    @becsterbrisbane6275 Před rokem +1

    Wow- seeing REAL plants and REAL grass on a cruise ship is doing my head in- I love it!

  • @barbaralazier8352
    @barbaralazier8352 Před rokem +1

    I am a Viking girl but just completed a Celebrity through the Panamá Canal. My horizons have been expended/. Loved the cruise and the staff

  • @AWJanz1
    @AWJanz1 Před 3 lety +13

    Liverpool was my favorite cruise port ever. As a huge Beatles fan, I took an excursion that included the Beatles Experience, the Cavern Club, and going in to both John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes. It was amazing. Also included lunch at a place I don’t remember the name of, but they had the best sticky toffee pudding I’ve ever had. One of the top days of my life. That whole 12 day UK and Ireland cruise was amazing, but Liverpool especially for me. Princess even had Pete Best, the Beatles drummer before Ringo, come on board and do an interview and took pictures with passengers. It was amazing.
    Would love to try Celebrity some time as well. They look like a cut above most American cruise lines.

  • @mikewelborn8989
    @mikewelborn8989 Před 3 lety +13

    I like the idea of the animated meal - that is wild!
    On a separate note, I have never been on a cruise and started seeing some of your videos. I have enjoyed watching your videos. I have watched other cruise videos, to your credit I find your videos to be more fluid, that is they move quickly between points with a clear direction. Perhaps this is just the American in me that likes British accents but I enjoy hearing your voice as well as the British-isms. Thank you.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Mike! I like to plan out my videos and tell my story like I’m just talking to a friend 😀👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Kayw434
    @Kayw434 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am glad you enjoyed Celebrity! Sailing on it for the first time in a few weeks! (Big cruiser here!) Found your videos very informative and helpful! Thank you for a fabulous vlog Emma!!😊

  • @sallylarwood3176
    @sallylarwood3176 Před 2 lety

    Oh Emma! You made me so cruisesick! To see the familiar Celebrity balcony stateroom, the Oceanview buffet, the theatre and all the beautiful areas of the ship, including the tree. The only one of my favourites that you only mentioned in passing, was Cafe al Bacio, my spot for my daily latte and cake, and a comfortable and cosy spot for reading and tea.
    We finished our New Zealand cruise, on Celebrity Solstice, which was the last one, the week before covid hit Australia, through Ruby Princess. We were so impressed with Celebrity’s care with keeping us healthy even before we knew it was a pandemic and there were no cases on the ship.
    I am so happy you’ve had the opportunity to sail with our favourite cruise line and Thankyou so much for describing all of it so well. Sally from Australia.

  • @abduramax
    @abduramax Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video Emma!! Thanks for all the hard work!

  • @woin9361
    @woin9361 Před 3 lety +6

    I think this is my new favorite video of yours! I’ve actually traveled all over the world but NEVER on a cruise...I just think your content is so interesting and informative (and you’re so charming and kind) that I now know more about cruising than I’d ever imagined. 😂 Your mom looks so glamorous and beautiful in her little black dress! I’m in my 30s in Berlin and I’m into interesting destinations, LGBTQ+ friendly and alternative scene activities, and of course spectacles and silly activities - it would be so cool to see a “weird and wonderful” video about cruises that are good for people like me! Thanks for all the fascinating videos and all the hard work you put into your channel! Much love 💕💕💕

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much, really appreciate this comment. Glad you enjoyed the video 😀❤️

  • @phwlee
    @phwlee Před 3 lety

    Great review and I am totally impressed on how you can go through and review the entire cruise on-the-fly like you do. Can't wait to get onto a cruise soon. Looking forward to your next video

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much, lots of planning is how ha ha 🤣❤️

  • @siggiingason1306
    @siggiingason1306 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi, I've watched a number of CZcams videos about the celebrity silhouette as we are going for an around the UK cruise this month on the silhouette in a couple of weeks. I have to say, your review is the best that we have watched with a lot of useful information presented well with the information that I have been looking for. I agree about the drinks package options seem to be confusing vs the MSC Virtuosa which we were on a few weeks ago. I'm going to go onto your website to have a a look at the drinks options you talked about in your video. Thanks again for a 1st class video review of the silhouette. Siggi

  • @042509am
    @042509am Před 2 měsíci

    Wow your momma has stunning eyes! Cool to see your mom and seriously her eyes caught my attention. Glad you guys had a good time. I know this video is old but. I find comfort in your voice, Emma. I’ve been watching allll your videos! Love your content

  • @julimoore3945
    @julimoore3945 Před 2 lety +1

    As a long time Celebrity cruiser, I just want to say that your assessments were "spot on!"
    Thanks for such a great cruise review, I really enjoyed it!

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer Před 3 lety +5

    I think Disney Cruise Line was the first to have those animated tables at meals. Thanks for an informative and entertaining review!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Oo they do?! Awesome! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @vonbradley5920
    @vonbradley5920 Před 3 lety +5

    Great video. I only go on Celebrity Cruises with our friends that is their preferred cruise line. But since Princess Cruises hasn't started I am going on Celebrity Edge soon. Can't wait to have the cookies they normally have the black/white cookies at the Al Bacio Coffee.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Ooooo yes! Princess should hurry ha ha. We have Princess here this summer 😀👏🏼

  • @kathleenabell5933
    @kathleenabell5933 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video and as always, so informative!

  • @gregoryreschke914
    @gregoryreschke914 Před 3 lety +5

    I did a cruise that ended in San Francisco, home town, and did not have to disembark till the next day so did a tour and played tourist for the day. I nice change. So understand when you go to a stop that is familiar. Cant wait to travel again. Cruise next year

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Ooo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Onbehaard
    @Onbehaard Před 3 lety +2

    I was on the Silhouette in 2019, too, doing the Norwegian Fjords. I thought it was a beautiful ship then. I loved the lawn.
    I just came back off the Anthem of the Seas with RC and I agree, the embarkation process was far, far easier than expected. From parking the car to stepping on the ship took 25 minutes. It was better than pre-Covid.
    I like what they've done with the Sunset Bar. We also spent a lot of time in the Hide Away. I loved the Sky Lounge and I think they have improved it with the refurb.
    Thanks for the video. I'm itching to get back on this ship again.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      That’s good! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Onbehaard
      @Onbehaard Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises Hiya! Just booked a 7-night cruise on this ship at the end of August! All the ports are in Scotland. I hope by then Nicola will allow us to dock. It will be great regardless.

  • @jodid4373
    @jodid4373 Před 3 lety

    I agree with you! I hate being late for being early. We will be on the Silhouette in Dec. we are lucky enough to be leaving for a Edge cruise this Saturday. Glad to had a nice time.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      That'll be incredible!!! So envious. Enjoy! :D

  • @TigerDave
    @TigerDave Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Emma! New to your channel (recommended by CZcams). We've watched a few of your videos so far -- nicely done! But I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this video, because, coincidentally, we've been on the Celebrity Silhouette twice too! First in Nov. 2014 (7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN), and again in Apr. 2017 (7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN). Both departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (we are from So Cal). So glad to see that they refurbished the ship, because we could not help but notice that the furnishings were very tired-looking on our 2nd trip. We did spend a good amount of time in the now-extinct "Cellar Masters" wine bar, LOL -- mostly taking advantage of the craft beer offerings as part of our Premium Bev Pkg. Looking forward to cruising again once the pandemic is over. Cheers!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Hahah!! Sounds good. Lovely to meet you 😀❤️

  • @superswiftfan4
    @superswiftfan4 Před 3 lety +2

    We went to Ireland and Northern Ireland on our honeymoon and we skipped the Titanic Musem in Belfast and went to the HMS Caroline- that was a FANTASTIC experience

  • @John-Walker
    @John-Walker Před 3 lety +5

    Saw the celebrity ship in Belfast! Glad you enjoyed my home city of Belfast!
    Just off the Disney Magic’s first official cruise since the pandemic! Loved it so much. Also, Disney have the best cookies 😂.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Soooo envious! Others have said that too. I’ll have to investigate 😂❤️

    • @shepwillner7507
      @shepwillner7507 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, your hometown is truly wonderful. I was glad to visit N. Ireland on a British Isles cruise two years ago next month. I sailed from AMS aboard Reflection.

    • @RustySax1949
      @RustySax1949 Před 2 lety

      @@EmmaCruises - My mom was born & raised in Belfast, met my father on a blind date at a USO show during WWII. I've been "back home" four times to see remaining family - my late uncle was an electrical engineer who worked for Harland & Wolf, and his daughter (my cousin) is the Administrative Assistant to the Lord Mayor. I definitely feel that you should take a weekend or two for an extended visit, there's a tremendous amount of history in the area, with lots of places to see and things to do, from classic Irish pubs, quaint "chip shops, ' and Queen's University. I see that Belfast is opening back up, so put it on your "to do" list! Enjoy!

  • @LeeJones139
    @LeeJones139 Před 3 lety +16

    I’m going on my first cruise in 5 weeks on the silhouette, so this is a great review that’s made me even more excited. Thank you

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yesss!! That’s awesome. Thanks for watching 😀❤️

  • @curiousfirely
    @curiousfirely Před 3 lety +1

    In Canada we use 'bachelor' and 'bachelorette' parties, but if it's a combined party (usually to raise funds for the wedding) it's called 'Buck and Doe'. As usual with culture, we are somewhere inbetween US and UK.

  • @daleniehaus4309
    @daleniehaus4309 Před 3 lety

    Emma, so glad you enjoyed the Silhouette - loved your review! We were on her in 2018 (ABC Islands in the Caribbean). We loved it for many of the same reasons you did! We absolutely loved Murano - was worth the extra cost. It is interesting to see her after she went through her updates! Happy cruising! :)

  • @apgx6032
    @apgx6032 Před 3 lety +1

    Was looking forward to this video and was not disappointed. Many thanks Emma.
    Such a lovely mother & daughter pic at the end.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yay! Thanks so much. This is the best feedback I can get, appreciate it 😀🥳

  • @tmsala59
    @tmsala59 Před 3 lety

    Great Video Emma! So Glad You All Had Fun!💖😉🥂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Thomas! 😀👏🏼😀👏🏼😀👏🏼

    • @tmsala59
      @tmsala59 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises 💖💖💖

  • @jpbpds
    @jpbpds Před 3 lety

    I’ve been on Celebrity Eclipse twice-Baltic and British Isles. Loved the ambiance of the ship and the coffee shop.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Sounds good! 😁🥳 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @Foxys-Collective-Videography

    I loved the picture of yourself and your dearest mother Gaynor towards the ending of this video Emma :-). Really wonderful :-). Thanks so much indeed for sharing this it was a real pleasure watching it :-). Take care and all the best Emma :-).
    From your friend Foxy in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK xox :-D :-).

  • @dadams512
    @dadams512 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tour of the Silhouette, Emma. I'm like you and travel on a budget so I'm not sure a Celebrity cruise is in my future. I do love seeing it all from your point of view. I would love Le Petite Chef. ps at work we used to joke that "Early=On Time, On Time=Late, and Late=(well that's just) Unforgivable." Hahaha!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Haha!! Yes!! Exactly. My thoughts too 😀❤️

  • @chrisssssssxx
    @chrisssssssxx Před 3 lety

    thank you Emma for this video I'm going on silhouette during the UK summer holidays and I'm really happy that you released this video because, in my opinion, you are the best youtube that includes cruises I love your videos keep the good work up and before you know it you might even have 1M subscribers!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Awwwh!!! Thank you so much. Appreciate this lots 😀🥳

    • @chrisssssssxx
      @chrisssssssxx Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises It's alright :D

  • @petemccormick676
    @petemccormick676 Před 3 lety +1

    Have only sailed celebrity Summit but, as you noted, the Sunset Bar was my favorite spot-wake view, drinks, right outside of the buffet🍪🥧🍪🍪🍪🍪!

  • @laid07
    @laid07 Před 3 lety

    I love how excited you get about cruising. I wish I had that degree of enthusiasm about anything again.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Oh no! Sad to hear that you don’t. Hope you get your enthusiasm back ❤️

  • @markbergthold6181
    @markbergthold6181 Před 2 lety

    Nice review. Real grass, amazing! I enjoyed dining in Qsine on the Millenium 2012, also the Eggs Benedict station & miso soup in the buffet for breakfast.

  • @kristinurban5734
    @kristinurban5734 Před 2 lety

    Hi Emma~We have sailed on Silhouette 2 yrs a row ❤️. Our last 😟 Nov. 2019, we were shocked to see that the beautiful Ficus tree was DEAD😵‍💫 so glad that Celebrity did not decide to ditch it for the refurbish. It is such a great sight. We are partial to Celebrity Solstice class ships & have done Le Petit Chef on each ship
    😀🇺🇸⛴

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 2 lety

      Haha!! Must be hard to maintain the tree id think. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @vigal79
    @vigal79 Před 2 lety +2

    I wouldn’t be so sure to jump to conclusions that only British people use the term stag party. My dad has always used that term to me in a bachelor party. Just thought I’d mention that. And I am a true blue Minnesotan American
    Although, I enjoy watching your channel because, I have never cruised before in my life. And this is something that is on my bucket list.

  • @janisjoplin4647
    @janisjoplin4647 Před 2 lety

    I love the new blue outside paint! Nice refurbishment.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 2 lety

      Me too! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @davidbutler4982
    @davidbutler4982 Před 3 lety

    Great vlog .. that was our last cruise way back in 2019 .. Dublin ( where we live) to the Norwegian Fjords.. Enjoyed Petit Chef so much but it was cold and wet and the ship needed a lick of paint and a few new carpets .. Great to see it as refurbished !!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Sounds good! 😁🥳 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @thescottishtravelcouple
    @thescottishtravelcouple Před 3 lety +1

    This ship looks beautiful. Never been on Celebrity. Great video ❤️

  • @danielintheantipodes6741

    Thank you for the video! I like the look of the ship. Have a fabulous weekend!

  • @loumello8813
    @loumello8813 Před 3 lety +5

    The important thing is the COOKIES!!!!! I have cruised on Silhouette twice before the refurbishment and it does look amazing now, huge improvements. Excellent recap, thanks.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +3

      Yessss!! Thank you 😀❤️

    • @johnhawkins9747
      @johnhawkins9747 Před 3 lety +3

      You are so right about the cookies, Lou.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      It was so strange for me to kind of remember what it was like, but also not remember at all :')

    • @loumello8813
      @loumello8813 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises I didn't even realize that I had cruised on the Silhouette before when I went on it the second time. My wife had to tell me that we had been on her before.

    • @johnhawkins9747
      @johnhawkins9747 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises Sounds like me and anyone else who lived through the 70s.

  • @jon-paulnellist9395
    @jon-paulnellist9395 Před 3 lety +1

    Really interesting video. Thank you.

  • @TalkingBusinesswKenKraetzer

    Took our lone cruise on Celebrity Horizon NYC to Bermuda in 2002. Great trip. My other cruises were on USNavy ships as reporter.

  • @shaungregory1789
    @shaungregory1789 Před 3 lety

    We are experienced Celebrity customers and an excellent review. We are on the Silhouette soon so thank you Emma. Yeah cruising is back !

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yay! Hope I did it justice. Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @johngauntlett4915
    @johngauntlett4915 Před 3 lety +2

    As always, very informative.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks John! 😀❤️

    • @johngauntlett4915
      @johngauntlett4915 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EmmaCruises what is your website address? As I have said before my sister sells vacations with American Express but not sure how much longer she will be there. Her specialty when she owned her own agency in Orlando was cruises.

  • @jonathanyodaiken3401
    @jonathanyodaiken3401 Před 3 lety +1

    Totally agree about the drinks confusion. We had our first ever cruise in 2018 on the C Reflection, with a classic drinks package, and the only place that clearly defined what drinks were included on this package was at the main restaurant. Otherwise We were constantly asking in the other bars was this and that included. There was a lot of confusion even between bars and bar staff as to what fell into the classic drinks package and what didnt. Despite this only gripe, we have booked our 2nd cruise in summer 2022, also on the Reflection, and in the same cabin!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Oooo! Yeah! I think it could be made better very easily so hope they do 😀❤️

  • @clickallnight
    @clickallnight Před rokem +2

    I can't imagine the English love tea more than Americans love their coffee! I don't remember a hotel anywhere in the US that doesn't have some way to make a cup of coffee. Hard to imagine not having that on a cruise, but I suppose if room service provided it that would be nice too

  • @TheRiverPirate13
    @TheRiverPirate13 Před 3 lety

    Emma, on our vacation down to Port Canaveral I got to see the Carnival Mardi Gras up close and watched the Disney Dream leave on a test sailing! It was thrilling to see these cruise ships again! We met some cruisers at a Tiki Bar that sail only on Celebrity cruise ships now (they started cruising with Royal Caribbean at first). I told them my personal goal is to sail on the
    Celebrity Edge at some point in the future! Watching your experience on this ship now I am now anxious to compare the Covid protocols with my cruise coming in December 2021. Enjoyed the video!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      yess! Sounds good! 😁🥳 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @shokkdog
    @shokkdog Před 3 lety +10

    I'm the same way on arriving on time, always 15 minutes early :)

  • @robertmonaghan5420
    @robertmonaghan5420 Před 2 lety

    I dig that ship. Trees and actual grass?!!! Too Cool!!

  • @zenkakuji3776
    @zenkakuji3776 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jamesmathis9812
    @jamesmathis9812 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video. Keep up the good work.

  • @violachickno1
    @violachickno1 Před 3 lety +2

    We went on the celebrity reflection for our honeymoon two years ago and we absolutely loved it, but I totally agree about the drinks package being confusing. I felt the same as you, didn’t really know what was included, so I probably didn’t use it properly or to it’s full extent 😊 otherwise, fabulous experience and I hope to go on another cruise with them some day.

  • @margaret6527
    @margaret6527 Před 3 lety +17

    The big difference at the beginning of the video is that the hull of the ship is now blue instead of white! Love the photo of you and your Mom, looks like you had a blast. I agree that U.S. cruise lines need to up their game when it comes to vegetarian options. I don't understand why vegetarians have to seek out options in the MDR instead of just having them on the menu. How hard would it be to add a vegetarian options page to a menu? I think we need to start an email campaign or something and let them know that they need to do this.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Yess!!! You got it 😀❤️

    • @markej4801
      @markej4801 Před 2 lety +1

      Hear hear!!! I've been on 3 cruises now (2 Princess, 1 Carnival) and it seems the most boring part of the cruise, eating in the MDR. There was only ONE offering on Princess and it was the SAME every evening!!! I was not aware I could ask for something separate from the menu and am glad you've told us that, Emma. I'll have to explore that option next March when we sail the Carnival Freedom for their Sailabration.

  • @johnhawkins9747
    @johnhawkins9747 Před 3 lety +2

    A very informative video with a GREAT title.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Yay!! It is isn’t it?! My writer team came up with it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @campcookhenry
    @campcookhenry Před 3 lety +2

    The only cruise I’ve ever been on was with Celebrity ,in the Caribbean,it wasn’t a big ship , and it was the best vacation I’ve ever had , the food was excellent,supposedly the best in the Caribbean at that time. My girlfriend and I had to share a dinner table with 2 couples from the county’s south of London and it was great , we got on great like old friends and we went on daily excursions together for 10 days.

  • @OfMiceAndTrains
    @OfMiceAndTrains Před 3 lety

    Looks like a fun cruise. Thanks

  • @markt.3454
    @markt.3454 Před 3 lety +3

    Nicely done! Celebrity is likely more that we will spend on a cruise, but it's fun to see what the experience is like.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yeah! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @raihastie3256
    @raihastie3256 Před rokem

    I think watching paint dry is more exciting than watching football, I love going out when England is playing as the roads are empty, brilliant!

  • @dan30308
    @dan30308 Před 3 lety

    The Belfast Titanic museum was the reason I went to Belfast. It was great. Make sure to go to the bar at the hotel across the street. It was the design room where the ship drawings were drafted and it has been repurposed. Gorgeous bar.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      I’d have loved to if we could, couldn’t leave our excursion bubble 😅❤️

  • @Apollostowel
    @Apollostowel Před 3 lety +3

    I’m with you on what’s considered “late”. If you get there when something is set to start, that’s rudely late. 5 minutes before is kinda late. It started for me in marching band, the time you meant to be there for something meant in your seat ready to go, anything else is late!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yeah!! I’d be too stressed 🥲🤣🤣

    • @SandyToes75
      @SandyToes75 Před 3 lety

      Oh I agree! My Dad was USNavy and being on time was always being there 15 min early. Fashionably late would never happen, would have been grounded and still in my bedroom without a phone!

    • @ashleydavis2355
      @ashleydavis2355 Před 2 lety

      I'm the same way and it started for me in marching band as well. I've heard the same from many others. It's funny to think of how many people who are punctual as adults thanks to our band directors drilling "if you're on time you're late, if you're early you're on time" into our heads.

  • @billwheeler3265
    @billwheeler3265 Před 2 lety

    Well done Emma, impressive reviews

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor4482 Před 3 lety

    Love Celebrity. The food is delicious and service is excellent. Thanks for sharing.😎

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yes! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @CelestialLites
    @CelestialLites Před 3 lety

    Live in San Diego. Did a 7 night Mexico cruise departing from Los Angeles, one port stop in SD! We stayed on board🙂

  • @bluesteel48
    @bluesteel48 Před 3 lety

    Hi Emma, I agree with you. Celebrity is brilliant. My wife and I did a 7 night eastern Caribbean cruise on a sister ship - the Celebrity Equinox. Equinox looks very similar to the Silhouette. La Petite Chef 👨‍🍳 was a unique dining experience. We were in concierge class which was very nice. Cheers !

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      That sounds amazing!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @enjoyinglifeoneportatatime251

    Looks like you had a wonderful time and were quite busy throughout the whole cruise! Poor weather is something you just have to deal with, no getting around it. Thanks for the recap! Missing those cookies already? 🤔

  • @johnnyv5995
    @johnnyv5995 Před 2 lety

    My favorite cruise line! The next step-up would be Viking, really looking forward to that.

  • @lisabowenhospital
    @lisabowenhospital Před rokem +1

    In New Zealand it's a hen and batchelor party. You should do a cruise around New Zealand.

  • @eight10aaronn
    @eight10aaronn Před 2 lety

    ive been on the Celebrity Reflection
    it was really cool

  • @jimsteinway695
    @jimsteinway695 Před 2 lety

    Grass is one thing but if they ever put in a golf hole that will be next level!

  • @christymurphy6571
    @christymurphy6571 Před 3 lety +2

    I love your reviews and value your opinions. Thank you for sharing your world. I'm new to cruising - "forced" on 1st cruise - outvoted for Girls Trip. Lol. I loved it. Then the pandemic hit.

    • @Foxys-Collective-Videography
      @Foxys-Collective-Videography Před 3 lety +2

      Hello there uhhh Christy :-). I have to say the wonderful lady Emma herself can definitely give fine reviewing statuses when it comes to cruises and the cruise ship businesses and all the rest of it :-). Its made me incredibly interested in having a cruise holiday in the future myself :-). I'm looking forward to when I take my first cruise :-). Take care Christy and gracious wishes :-). It was wonderful seeing for the first time :-).
      From your new friend Foxy in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK :-D :-).

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha!!! 😅❤️

    • @Foxys-Collective-Videography
      @Foxys-Collective-Videography Před 3 lety

      Hello there Emma :-). I was telling the nice Christy about you and that I typically agreed to her points regarding over yourself speaking of which :-). Take care Emma :-).
      From Foxy xox :-D :-).

  • @karenlyles1315
    @karenlyles1315 Před 3 lety

    Great information!

  • @reginaquarles4651
    @reginaquarles4651 Před 3 lety

    Hello Emma, I have really enjoyed you videos and learning more about cruising and British phrases. I love the map background. Is that a poster?

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Hey Regina! Nope it’s made of wood. You can see it here 😀❤️ The map is from here: enjoythewood.com/?rfsn=5433540.ccb51c 😄😍 (This is my affiliate link)

  • @historicalfashionpassion

    What a great detailed presentation!

  • @greenmarcosu
    @greenmarcosu Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for sharing your experience with the vegetarian/vegan options on Celebrity. We booked a Royal Caribbean Bahamas/Caribbean cruise at the end of September because Royal Caribbean has specific vegan and vegetarian menus with many options.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      That’s good to hear 😀❤️

    • @joshuaharper2624
      @joshuaharper2624 Před měsícem +1

      @greenmarcosu How did you find vegan options on Royal? I know their menus have 1 vegan option for every course in the main dining room, but how do you find the buffet? I can't find vegan buffet info anywhere other than occasional comments that the buffet isn't labelled well

    • @greenmarcosu
      @greenmarcosu Před měsícem

      @@joshuaharper2624 A few years ago, it was really good. But, my spouse has been on 2 on Royal Caribbean since then, and the vegan menu is a bit more limited. When we went in 2022 the main dining room had a full vegan menu with multiple choices that changed daily on the 7 day cruise including appetizer, entree, and dessert.
      Now, it seems, as you said, they have about 1 or so vegan options per meal. My spouse still had plenty to eat, but it was not as many options or as interesting/exciting as RC a few years ago.
      Make sure to talk to the maître d' or a chef and ask what can be made vegan. Also, we really enjoyed ordering off of the Indian menu, and sometimes there is also an Asian menu that have options that are or can be made vegan.

  • @themole1944
    @themole1944 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Emma top video nice to see Hudson is in New Orleans and welcome back

  • @SandyToes75
    @SandyToes75 Před 3 lety +6

    The Titanic museum, the Beatle tour, and the train ride all sound amazing. Looks like my bucket list is refilling. Thanks Emma for another great video.

  • @TracyKMainwaring
    @TracyKMainwaring Před 3 lety

    I remember on the Equinox, it was hard to find a seat outside that wasn't a lounger. We had thought the grass at the back beside the Sunset Bar was a waste so nice to see it change. It was nice to see grass, but it was never used!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yeah agreed 😀👏🏼

    • @TracyKMainwaring
      @TracyKMainwaring Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises I'm still watching :) I loved the Sky Lounge too and those rockers look fabulous!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Sooooooooo comfy! 😀

    • @shepwillner7507
      @shepwillner7507 Před 3 lety

      I've seen that grassy lawn used occasionally: people are up there, sitting on blankets spread out on the lawn, playing bocce, and walking past the grass on their way towards the Sunset Bar overlooking the stern wake. But what really gets unused by anybody are those Pay-for-use alcoves to occupy. I did that once during a port call at Naples in late October '12. Never again: not only was that port day too cold, especially way up on that deck, but also the experience's description didn't live up to expectations. Also, if you're the only one doing the Alcove thing and there's nobody else around you, is that good or bad? I felt sorry for the attendants who weren't assigned to my alcove who had nothing to do. Frankly, though, I'd like to see the Porch closed up--nobody goes there to dine, do they?--and expand the dining space for the Lawn Club Grill. I wonder how they handled social distancing within that space? That specialty restaurant and Tuscan Grills were my faves aboard Silhouette and Reflection.

  • @johnh7718
    @johnh7718 Před 3 lety +4

    Columbia Crest wine! A taste of Washington wine--like drinking a bottle of Heaven.

  • @marklittle8805
    @marklittle8805 Před rokem

    In Canada it is a Stag and Doe party....and I think when I do my first cruise I will do Celebrity. I like outfits that are organised and we'll run. 22 minutes to get on board? Outstanding

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 Před 3 lety +2

    It looks a lovely ship! I’d be hanging in the library myself or in a rocking chair, snoring! 🤣
    I managed to go on a cruise on my little staycation - I booked a ticket on a river cruise and we went down the docks to Williamstown and back. I could have gotten off but I had movie tickets for later in the day and didn’t have time to spend any in Williamstown. Being on the water was so relaxing even with the kid on the first half yelling “We’re all going to die! We’re sinking! Every 5 mins. Thank heavens for masks because I was trying so hard not to laugh. Anyway flash forward 4 days afterwards and we’re all back in lockdown, so I’m super lucky to have has my vacay.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Hahahah! That sounds so fun!!! Oh dear lockdown again?! 😮

    • @andreagriffiths3512
      @andreagriffiths3512 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EmmaCruises yup again…hopefully only for 5 days but who knows. Truthfully I’ve been worried for the last month since coming out of Lockdown 4 that we’d go back in and my holiday would be cancelled. I’m grateful it wasn’t but I kinda need the money from working. But holiday with fun stuff and posh choccies was great, so no complaints.

    • @SandyToes75
      @SandyToes75 Před 3 lety

      @@andreagriffiths3512 Glad you had a bit of holiday. Stay safe. Stay well.

  • @rsimms2
    @rsimms2 Před 2 lety +1

    "Usually, there's only one option... to walk four miles that way." Bwahaha. Been there, done that, but usually because I love an aft-facing balcony.

  • @michaelhendricks7806
    @michaelhendricks7806 Před 2 lety

    I worked on her refit and drydock in Cadiz Spain. 2019 Incinerator repair

  • @vanessaroughsedge9574
    @vanessaroughsedge9574 Před 3 lety +1

    I have done two celebrity cruises both times with the premium drinks package, we never got to the bottom of what drinks were available on the package or what bar sold what! I think that was more frustrating having to go to specific bars to get relatively simple drinks. One was a European cruise, the other Caribbean. It was still fantastic though! The oatmeal and raisin cookies are heaven, we dream about them😂😂

  • @COLINJELY
    @COLINJELY Před 3 lety +1

    Definately a Hen's night in Australia more likely to be called a Bucks Party. Glad you enjoyed your cruise

  • @davemckewan4450
    @davemckewan4450 Před 3 lety

    Good as always. BTW, Spurs (THFC) have the same sort drink fill up system as the boat (or the other way round). Richard Hammond covered it in his recent Big show (ep 5). Yes, I know you don't do sports (I'm right there with you on that one) but the show shows it in action along with the time (in seconds) it takes to fill a pint.

  • @sneakythor2353
    @sneakythor2353 Před 2 lety

    I love this videos and cruise lines
    God tips keep up the god work.

  • @kathyslocombe1182
    @kathyslocombe1182 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant video. I suppose I was more excited to see it and get your perspective as we're on a B2B out of Southampton in May, 2022. Regarding the 'drinks package', one can find a detailed explanation of what each package includes and associated costs on Celebrity's website. I'm also interested to see how testing of International passengers will be managed. We'll be arriving in London 2 days before our cruise from Canada so I would expect protocols will be in place for those International passengers.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      There’s lots of different pages with different prices on Celebrities website, just wish it would say somewhere once and for all how much the drinks limit is (preferably onboard/on the menus). Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yeah they’ll have to have a plan for the PCR tests and things 😀🥳

  • @suna7641
    @suna7641 Před 3 lety +4

    We call them Stag and Doe here in Canada

  • @Foxys-Collective-Videography

    What an interesting video and incredibly informative too I do say Emma :-). Thanks for sharing this wonderful video :-). Wonderful stuff Emma :-). It certainly seems like a celebratory moment for you and your loving mother Gaynor in having an enchanting ride on the generic Celebrity cruise :-). Wonderful stuff Emma :-). Take care :-). Sending hugs and kisses :-).
    From your friend Foxy in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK xoxox :-D :-D :-).

  • @bluewater7211
    @bluewater7211 Před rokem

    Lol I'm sitting here thinking you sounded like my wife.
    She's from" Poole", as you probably know the Bournemouth/ swanage area but I laughed when you said you were from that area.
    Aldo my cousin is from Brighton.. more or less..
    I'm Canadian and never been there yet but I normally can kinda recognize the way the different ways people speak from the uk.

  • @taeganh
    @taeganh Před 2 lety

    It's a stag party in Canada too

  • @carlfromtheoc1788
    @carlfromtheoc1788 Před 2 lety +2

    If I recall, the Titanic Museum has 6 floors, with the museum encompassing the first 5, and the top floor being an area for meetings and events. How do I know this, well, in 2016 I was on a tour and we had 45 minutes there (we were on our way to Giant's Causeway, etc.), so I get in the elevator, press the button for the top floor, get out, take a few pictures of the slipways, and then a worker came out of the big room and asked if I was part of the conference, and I said I was not and would be leaving immediately. I was someplace I was not supposed to be. In 2019, I spent a day at the Titanic Museum - and it is awesome. Actually, Belfast was awesome.

  • @wendykoek6757
    @wendykoek6757 Před 3 lety +1

    Celebrity Silhouette looks beautiful too

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      She really is, such a lovely ship. :-)