I Took The First Cruise Since The COVID Cruising Shutdown

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • I thought I knew what to expect when it came to my first cruise after Covid. I'd done my research but nothing prepared me for what it was like to really be back on a cruise after so long. A lot has changed!
    Come with me as we take a 4-night cruise on board the brand new MSC Virtuosa. The cruise leaves the UK and is only for British guests.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Why This Cruise?
    00:30 Cruise Concerns
    01:00 Embarkating the MSC Virtuosa
    02:55 Inside Cabin
    04:10 Muster Drill - How Does it Work Now?
    05:20 Sail Away and Filming With a TV crew
    06:10 Masking Wearing
    08:10 Onboard Dining
    08:30 Digital Menus
    10:25 Food Quality
    11:10 Socialising Onboard
    13:30 Onboard Spaces
    14:30 Buffet with Covid Regulations
    16:15 Crew
    16:50 The Yacht Club
    18:00 Onboard Theatre Shows
    19:05 Rob the Robot Bartender
    20:10 Extra Cost Entertainment
    20:50 Included Drinks
    21:35 MSC Wristbands
    21:55 Indochine, Speciality Restaurant
    22:50 Matching Loyalty Statuses With MSC
    23:10 Booking Dining Packages
    23:40 Visiting Portland, Dorset - Organised Excursions
    24:30 Ropes Course and Waterslides
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  • @cliffbonds1472
    @cliffbonds1472 Před 2 lety +30

    I've always wanted to, but have never been on a cruise myself.... So watching your content is like vicariously living out one of my dreams!! Definitely on my bucket list! Please keep up the great work, you really are doing an Awesome job at everything, filming, editing, and narrating! Thanks again for such superb content! 👌

  • @cisco365
    @cisco365 Před 3 lety +91

    MSC had to tippy toe on everything especially with EVERYONE watching. Great job on them taking every precaution and showing the world that we are ready to cruise again and great job to you our Cruise Ambassador :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +9

      Yes!!! They did such a good job 😀

    • @stevec9669
      @stevec9669 Před 3 lety

      "Cruise Ambassador", indeed, I like this name.

  • @Ed_Okin
    @Ed_Okin Před 3 lety +24

    I agree that the one of best aspects of the cruise experience is the wonderful staff on board. I especially appreciate that many of them are away from their homes and families for long periods of time and yet they are so courteous, friendly and helpful and are models for the travel industry to aspire.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes!! Absolute superstar 😀❤️

  • @kcthom2815
    @kcthom2815 Před 3 lety +4

    That was so much fun to watch. I can't wait to be able to cruise again. The ship looked beautiful.

  • @sandymackendrick6135
    @sandymackendrick6135 Před 3 lety +86

    They should keep cruises this clean from here out with or without Covid, there are many other things we catch on cruises! Love it

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +3

      Yep! 😀

    • @maniyadhav7084
      @maniyadhav7084 Před 3 lety

      Hi

    • @LaszloBagi
      @LaszloBagi Před 3 lety

      That would be great if they did

    • @JCrookk
      @JCrookk Před 3 lety +7

      they do keep everything remarkably clean and have internal inspections every few days, the problem is the passengers and just how disgusting some people are when it comes to washing hands, personal hygiene etc. Especially in the buffet areas, ive seen people picking up food with their hands, licking their fingers and then touching tongs, cutlery, glasses and whatever else their dirty mits can get hold of

    • @miracabral
      @miracabral Před 3 lety +4

      Norovirus comes to mind, sadly

  • @AxelQC
    @AxelQC Před 3 lety +10

    We appreciate your professional diligence in testing so much food on the cruise. Keep up the good work!

    • @TsarEventsDMC
      @TsarEventsDMC Před 3 lety

      totally agree! it is really well done video!

  • @joshr.7752
    @joshr.7752 Před 3 lety +5

    WooHoo!!! Been waiting for this!! Thanks for sharing with us Emma!

  • @neildrum1
    @neildrum1 Před 3 lety +22

    Budge over is a great British-ism you said without even realising you did one! Lol 😁

  • @fredericpiller
    @fredericpiller Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for this cruise review Emma! Now I’m even more looking forward to my 1st post covid Cruise in August on the NCL Jade!

  • @stephenholland3260
    @stephenholland3260 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent review Emma. I’ve seen the reviews by the other You tubers and this is the best.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Stephen! Tried to answer everybodys questions 😂😂

  • @snappercharters
    @snappercharters Před 3 lety +23

    We’ve been running boat trips around the cruise ships anchored in Weymouth bay for the past year. It was lovely to come alongside on your way out of Portland Harbour and finally see some passengers onboard!

  • @mikejohnson7132
    @mikejohnson7132 Před 3 lety +1

    I usually get the inside stateroom as well. Only use it for sleeping 🛌 mostly anyway. Thank you for the inside look at what cruising will look like. Glad you had a good time and a safe journey! I’m sure Hudson was glad to see you! Have a great weekend Emmma !

  • @KarynHill
    @KarynHill Před 3 lety +4

    Cruising just to cruise-that's my kind of cruise! I'm so glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed it!

  • @hoggersouthawk
    @hoggersouthawk Před 3 lety +3

    Emma you truly are a superb ambassador for the cruise ship industry. Thoroughly enjoyed your straight forward, honest commentary about this 4 day MSC cruise in the UK for British citizens. Very much looking forward to the day when others can once again join in on the wonderful world of cruising. Well done.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much Harry!! I appreciate that 😀❤️

  • @VictoriaGates
    @VictoriaGates Před 3 lety

    So glad you had a great time! I bet it was so refreshing.

  • @jillflake5902
    @jillflake5902 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this information! I am so glad you had fun!!!!! ❤️

  • @MrJaysVentVideos
    @MrJaysVentVideos Před 3 lety +4

    Emma this is the first time I watched your video and was more then please you are brilliant and extremely enjoyable to listen to

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yay! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @loumello8813
    @loumello8813 Před 3 lety +6

    Love the shot of you with your embarkation glass of champagne. The price was really very good for the four nights, your budget cruising wins out on this one for sure. I do use "fancy that" and never really thought about it being a Britishism, I muct have picked up from some of my Brit friends. I really like the new way that the buffet is being done. Easy peasy. Love that you got to go into the Yacht Club and have dinner there, that was nice of MSC. Excellent recap of your cruise, thanks for sharing.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha!!! Proud of you (my Britishisms are usually just things Americans ask me to explain so they could be called non Americanisms) 😉❤️

    • @loumello8813
      @loumello8813 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises 😎😍🤣

  • @andrewf5509
    @andrewf5509 Před 3 lety +2

    Good insights Emma, thank you. Glad you enjoyed your trip.

  • @cmodyssey
    @cmodyssey Před 3 lety

    Great video, fantastic to see it through your eyes, I enjoyed what I saw and could tell by your enthusiasm that you enjoyed it too. I think the biggest thing about the video is being reminded how lovely the crew are. I also forgot and it's great being reminded and knowing it's this like that and that they take the additional complications fine and make it as easy for the guests as possible.

  • @Hookedonlurefishing
    @Hookedonlurefishing Před 3 lety +10

    I live in Weymouth, we saw the sail in and I said to my partner that you’d be on it.
    I’ve absolutely no idea how I ended up here but I find all this fascinating, we pop through the cruise ships in Weymouth bay on our way to our fishing spots, we’ve had them here for over a year now and we’ll miss them from the skyline once they’ve gone!
    We all think locally there would be a market for one moored up as a floating hotel!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      That’s so awesome! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @gailhandschuh1138
    @gailhandschuh1138 Před 3 lety +22

    I personally like having everything on a wristband. I am bad about remembering my card when I leave the cabin. I am forever leaving it on the desk as I leave.

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg Před 3 lety

      I wonder if P&O and Cunard will be dragged into the 21st century and get wristbands. Those are the lines we use, and compared to other lines I see on CZcams, they seem a little technologically behind the rest (British understatement).

  • @theostickley6492
    @theostickley6492 Před 2 lety

    Glad to see you back.. always good to see your articles

  • @teresah5318
    @teresah5318 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing your experience on the MSC Virtuosa. Its nice to know what you went through so other can get prepared when they get to finally cruise this summer. We have not been on MSC yet but it on our (my) list. Thanks!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yesss!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @harveywilde6781
    @harveywilde6781 Před rokem +4

    As an Indonesian myself glad you enjoyed Indonesian cuisine. Yes the foods here are really filling that's why here we usually don't have any starter or deserts, just a main dish. I'm not quite sure of what you've eaten but it is definitely part of the "salad with peanut sauce" series of food.
    The one thing you must tried though when you could is "Asinan". It's basically pickled fruits. The funny thing is, although the name literally translate to "salty food". In realty it is a bit spicy. I always introduce this when I have people from abroad visiting.

  • @AudreyMealiff
    @AudreyMealiff Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for a really informative video, Emma. We are all thrilled that you got on so well.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Audrey! Me too such a relief haha 😂❤️

    • @AudreyMealiff
      @AudreyMealiff Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises Heres to many more cruises for you, and hopefully one for me next year!! 🤞

  • @ChristineTurner
    @ChristineTurner Před 3 lety

    Brilliant video! I am brimming with hope for things to get back to normal and seeing so much 'normalcy' onboard is very reassuring. The ship really is beautiful and you showcased it very well. I wouldn't have popped that kind of money for Rob to make me a drink either! Will definitely check out the channels for your friends!

  • @stro6074
    @stro6074 Před 3 lety +4

    Loved seeing you onboard again and seeing the new changes involved with current day cruising... and now I'm even more excited for our upcoming cruise in September. Thank you for sharing!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Sooooooo exciting!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @lisahoshowsky4251
    @lisahoshowsky4251 Před 3 lety +38

    Maybe kind of silly but I do think it’s quite brave to do something like this. You can give me all the reassurances but I’d always be a little wary to be the “first.” It must have been so nice to go somewhere even if you didn’t leave the country and get to be with your friends though😊 Thanks for doing this and giving us all the info!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

    • @kristinaschmit8009
      @kristinaschmit8009 Před 3 lety +1

      Brave?? Read the actual statistics for her age/weight. She’s fine. 🙄

    • @AngelsEdgeOfficial
      @AngelsEdgeOfficial Před 3 lety

      @@kristinaschmit8009 I had a very mild case of Covid and I'm old enough to be her mother. In the past, I battled cases of the flu that were way worse than Covid.

  • @jimsimpson2253
    @jimsimpson2253 Před 3 lety +1

    Been waiting for your post. Getting ready to get into it now. Glad you made it back safe.

  • @authunhx3129
    @authunhx3129 Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see how post pandemic cruising works. We are on a 3 nighter in July and your video gives a good and reassuring impression of what we might expect. I haved missed the friendly staff as much as any other aspect of cruising. As you say, they all seem to go out of their way to make you feel good about yout time on board. Definitely looking forward now.

  • @DiacriticalOne
    @DiacriticalOne Před 3 lety +10

    We sometimes say “fancy that” to mean “imagine that.” Very rarely it can be used to mean “want” - like “I’d fancy another round.” Great video! Very informative, I need to try MSC.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +3

      Ohh yeah! I suppose so. 😀🙌

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      You do!!!

    • @dogcrazy25
      @dogcrazy25 Před 3 lety +1

      Cant imaginecsaying that phrase in the US.

    • @DiacriticalOne
      @DiacriticalOne Před 3 lety

      @@dogcrazy25 - The first sense was very common where I grew up in rural Indiana. The second much less common, but not “odd.”

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg Před 3 lety +2

      Example use of "fancy"
      (a) "Did you see that Mary's seeing John now?" "Ooh! Fancy that!"
      (b) "I fancy some of that gateau."
      (c) "She's well fit! I fancy her something rotten!"

  • @wendywolfe8684
    @wendywolfe8684 Před 3 lety +3

    Love your Britishisms! We’re from Texas, y’all!

  • @rachelkierszenblat2594

    You AND Ben and David coming out with cruise videos.... so exciting!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Everybody is now were home I hope! 😀😍

  • @LifeWellCruised
    @LifeWellCruised Před 3 lety

    Great video & fun to see you cruising again - looks like MSC did an awesome job!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Such a good job!!! I feel so proud 😂❤️

  • @StuartFalk
    @StuartFalk Před 3 lety +30

    Kudos to Emma for actually having booked this cruise paying retail price as opposed to many cruise bloggers who seek out and accept cruises comped by the cruise line, a clear conflict of interest (and blatant abuse when not posting this information at the start of their blog post).

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +8

      I don’t think a single blogger got this cruise for free. We all paid.

  • @jasonlaw7301
    @jasonlaw7301 Před 3 lety +15

    I saw the South Today story and thought "that really looks like Emma Cruises"....

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha!! The what?!

    • @Danno1983
      @Danno1983 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises u waz on The One Show its on BBC IPLAYER x

    • @jasonlaw7301
      @jasonlaw7301 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EmmaCruises : South Today is the BBC regional evening news programme for the south-coast, including Portsmouth & Southampton. The first cruise from Soton was big news locally.

  • @MrJPackerFan
    @MrJPackerFan Před 3 lety

    So happy for you (and not at all jealous) 😊 for finally cruising! Looks like it was a great time!

  • @Onbehaard
    @Onbehaard Před 3 lety

    So pleased to know you had a good time, Emma. I'm really looking forward to mine in July with RC and going round the British Isles. Hopefully it will be warmer then.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yay! Yess! Fingers crossed for you 😁🙏

  • @flothestaffy7348
    @flothestaffy7348 Před 3 lety +10

    Great video Emma and yes we did see you on the One show item. Looks like a great ship but I do have a query, if everyone is tested just before boarding and assuming nobody does a port excursion why does everyone need to wear a mask? Is it over cautious? I know there will be comments about infection but if everyone is tested and there are not port stops are masks needed.

    • @KarynHill
      @KarynHill Před 3 lety +3

      Just because you tested negative on one day doesn't mean you don't have it. If you had gotten infected on Thursday and then were tested on Friday, it wouldn't show up. The cruise lines have to be far more circumspect because the public mentality is that the Diamond Princess was the start of the pandemic. It wasn't, but that doesn't change mass public opinion. They have to be more careful than any other business, even if it doesn't necessarily make sense.

  • @peteiswriteingnow
    @peteiswriteingnow Před 3 lety +6

    As usual Emma a great vlog on your cruise, looks like you had a great time, Rob didn't chat you up like normal barman do then! with all that food even only 4 days did you put on any weight it's the one time seem to, heres to that next cruise. ,

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha!! Nope he didn’t he was quite happy by myself 🤣🤣🤣

  • @chiliman321
    @chiliman321 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing! I can't wait for everything to return back to the norm..Great Video!

  • @earlmenary5502
    @earlmenary5502 Před 3 lety

    Congrats on a great vid. I always enjoy your your comments, keep up the good work.

  • @maryellenbosche9901
    @maryellenbosche9901 Před 3 lety +6

    One Crystal cruise I went on, I spoke to an executive of Crystal and he said - For our crew, We hire the personality and train the job. That made so much sense....

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yes! That’s great. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @robertonavarro6288
    @robertonavarro6288 Před 3 lety +3

    Msc es la mejor.✌️

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor4482 Před 3 lety +1

    Seems like you had a wonderful time. Happy to have you back.😎

  • @marcelobayerlein3797
    @marcelobayerlein3797 Před 3 lety

    I am so glad you had so much fun! You are the best!

  • @firecatsrt
    @firecatsrt Před 3 lety +11

    I had to laugh when you said it "felt like they put it up in my brain" haha, first time my wife got one I had gotten one previously, so the nurse and I were joking, I got mine first, she made my wife put her head against the wall because she could tell she would pull back. Not fun getting those tests, gladly we have our vax now and are ready for our Oct 9 sailing onboard Freedom. Fitting!

  • @geraldhobbs1828
    @geraldhobbs1828 Před 3 lety +4

    Wonderful to see you working onboard Emma!
    We loved it EXCEPT IT TOOK US 2 1/2 HOURS TOGET ONBOARD - WE WAITED OVER AN HOUR OUTSIDE IN A FREEZING WIND AND IT GOT WORSE AFTER! They didn't update their details after we had upgraded to balcony - and they told us to go to another building where we waited 45 minutes while they sorted it out!
    Then we were in the back of the queue for testing and the waiting room after was the first chance to sit down 2 hours after arriving smack on our right time!! Being over 70 it almost made us go home before boarding!
    But we were glad we didn't- once on board it was exactly as you said!Everything was SUPERB! But they'll need to sort the boarding out!
    The evening shows were absolutely as good as anything we've seen anywhere - and the food. Was wonderful!
    Best wishes
    Anne and Gerry hobbs

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Oh blimey! That sounds so annoying. What was your boarding time? Maybe earlier than mine and they sorted things out? 🧐👏🏼🙌

    • @louisaL1980
      @louisaL1980 Před 3 lety

      Hi Gerald, I think being the first ever cruise for them to have the new boarding process it’s understandable for them to have a few teething issues and was to be expected.

  • @Richster64
    @Richster64 Před 3 lety

    Great video, really enjoyed this glimpse of a return to cruising! Well done for hitting the buffet and the other dining options hard - that's what it's all about! And YAY for the end of Muster drills, I am glad something good comes out of the new ways of doing things :-) Looking forward to your next one!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Yay indeed!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @adrianpook639
    @adrianpook639 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for update Emma we have a cruise booked for next month and I'm now really looking forward to it after seeing you video

  • @Tarpo
    @Tarpo Před 3 lety +8

    Sounds like the Buffet is being run like the cruise I went on that had a Norovirus outbreak. Instead of self serve you would just ask for what you wanted and they would hand it to you. Of course my cruise was full of Americans who couldn't follow rules and the entire cruise was canceled early and we all got refunds. It was actually a great prep trip for eventual covid because we all understood that a LOT of people only care about themselves

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Oh goodness!!!

    • @treasurethetime2463
      @treasurethetime2463 Před 3 lety +1

      Americans.... Hahaha I'm sure there were a few proclaiming their "rights".

    • @SoKelly
      @SoKelly Před 3 lety

      Hello! Your friendly neighborhood American here, I’m not like that! Lol

  • @lesonline2268
    @lesonline2268 Před 3 lety +3

    Princess also require full vaccinations for guests. Booked a second staycation today. (Virgin and Princess)... Seemed a decent price for both.

  • @karenlyles1315
    @karenlyles1315 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been looking forward to seeing this! Thanks!

  • @catthecruisebrat3499
    @catthecruisebrat3499 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for such a great video Emma! So happy that you enjoyed your cruise so much! We will be sailing twice this summer out of Italy on the MSC Seaside and appreciated all of the information regarding health protocols. You are a breath of fresh air😃💜🛳

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Oooo that’ll be amazing! Thank you so much for watching 😀❤️

  • @espnluver7525
    @espnluver7525 Před 3 lety +85

    As an American This ship looks absolutely amazing however I will wait till all passengers and crew get to be maskless at all times to cruise again

    • @Davidwright-du5el
      @Davidwright-du5el Před 3 lety +8

      Exactly my thoughts. Until it's mask less I will be holidaying in the UK.

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg Před 3 lety

      I totally get the sentiment here. It'd be like being able to have one bottle of wine a year (maybe two), but you're only allowed to drink it if it's watered down.

    • @MultiMattman68
      @MultiMattman68 Před 3 lety +8

      That's the way I feel. I will not go on a cruise where I need to wear a mask.
      Halloween is the end of October, not everyday of the week

    • @ksherrick430
      @ksherrick430 Před 3 lety +8

      Same. We won't be cruising again until masks are not required.

    • @Iceechibi
      @Iceechibi Před 3 lety +12

      Well to each their own I guess. I don’t mind wearing it because it seems in most places, she didn’t have to wear it.

  • @user-fe6bx3fd3t
    @user-fe6bx3fd3t Před 3 lety +3

    Let all the passing events be only-pleasant!

  • @antkiwi1091
    @antkiwi1091 Před 3 lety

    Greetings from New Zealand. Thanks for another really interesting vlog! So good to see cruising getting started again.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey Ant!! Thanks so much. Hope New Zealand is doing okay 😀❤️

  • @GamerBoy-dl7rq
    @GamerBoy-dl7rq Před 3 lety

    Amazing video! This was very helpful because I am gonna board her in a few months! Looking forward to more videos!!!

  • @ElisabethSowerbutts
    @ElisabethSowerbutts Před 3 lety +38

    I can't believe how used you are to wearing a mask! In NZ I've worn a mask maybe a couple times - both on flights. And I think once on a local train. I hate and loath them, and wouldn't go on holiday anywhere that I'd have to use them

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +14

      Haha! So used to it now. Feel weird without it 😂❤️

    • @Iceyfire12
      @Iceyfire12 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s like a soda/flavored beverages person learning to drink room temperature plain water! Your body will adapt if your wear long and enough times it’ll feel normal. So you don’t stress about it when you go out!
      Especially get the mask that it doesn’t touch your mouth and it’ll be fine!
      The body is adaptable

    • @debbieseiffert
      @debbieseiffert Před 3 lety

      Happy to hear you don’t have to be vaccinated, they should let you take the Silva test

    • @clairesmithe
      @clairesmithe Před 3 lety

      @@Iceyfire12 Smokers say the same thing but if you force someone to smoke it is attempted murder/ manslaughter. Makes no difference if is a private business or if you argue it is optional when it is a condition of entry/ employment. The law doesn''t recognise such 'loopholes'. It is called attempted murder.

    • @christianwellenton5826
      @christianwellenton5826 Před 3 lety

      @Elizabeth Sowerbutts yes my dear, you are right

  • @bobkrakovich1851
    @bobkrakovich1851 Před 3 lety +5

    P.S. go Chelsea FC 💙 on Saturday's Champions league final

  • @MaryWilson-bc6rc
    @MaryWilson-bc6rc Před 3 lety

    Great video Emma so good to finally see how cruising will be going forward (not so different from how it was pre pandemic). Thanks for sharing, think its time to start looking to book for 2022.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah! I think people are worried about missing out on things but I didn’t feel like we missed out on anything 😀

  • @Bellabob
    @Bellabob Před 2 lety +2

    Hi! Just found your channel as I’m attempting my very first cruise to the Baltic in the Summer. It’s interesting to see how they are managing things, nowadays with the pandemic and restrictions. I do hope some things regarding sanitation and social distancing etc. remain when I go, but it’d be nice to not have to worry about some things that we are currently expected to do.

  • @alyssahicks1836
    @alyssahicks1836 Před 3 lety +11

    I think one benefit of a mask is that when it is cold outside it does do a great job at keeping your face warm 😂

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 Před 3 lety +5

    Keep your mask on your wrist via the ear loops. It’s the only way not to forget it. Sad PSA from a worn down Melbournian 😭

  • @davidtasker4300
    @davidtasker4300 Před 3 lety

    Many thanks Emma for posting this. I have been waiting for it to pop (? Another British-ism) into my You Tube page and I thoroughly enjoyed the 25 minutes I spent watching it. Well done and I look forward to hearing more from you later in the year. David T

  • @IngridBlackburn
    @IngridBlackburn Před 3 lety

    Great video chickie!!! Loved the insight, and wow...I felt the stakes of this first sailing. So glad you're back onboard. Making me want to set sail now. 🥰🥳😘🛳️

  • @OldTimerGarden
    @OldTimerGarden Před 3 lety +4

    In the US, if someone serves your food it's called a cafeteria, not a buffet.

  • @nesq4104
    @nesq4104 Před 3 lety +9

    I'll wait another year. Too scared of being trapped on a ship if their is an outbreak

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +3

      Fair enough, good thing about British isles cruises is it wouldn’t take more than a day to get back to port to disembark everybody. Nobody will be quarantined at sea like at the start of the pandemic 😀👏🏼

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg Před 3 lety +1

      LOL especially with an inside cabin! If I remember correctly, I think there were some people found on a Mein Schiff ship with C19 and that was all handled with minimal fuss: track'n'trace was used, people were re-tested and/or taken off the ship, the situation was managed and the cruise carried on.

    • @nesq4104
      @nesq4104 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EmmaCruises well I hope that is the case. I would love to start cruising again 😩.

  • @ExplorewithedUk
    @ExplorewithedUk Před 3 lety

    Great insight Emma, I'd have felt the same so really good to hear you felt safe and enjoyed it! Hope to be back onboard a ship soon! :D

  • @sophi62495able
    @sophi62495able Před 3 lety

    This is a very informative video. Thank you for that. It looks like you had a great time. I can't wait to cruise!

  • @pemarero
    @pemarero Před 3 lety +11

    Nice informative video. Just a remark: you are getting too excited about how the pandemic measures are enforced, but keep in mind that cruise liners which are sailing now are loosing big money on keeping sailing. They do that just to keep the people eager for cruising. MSC is spending about half million Euro each 7 days cruise (in Mediterranean cruises) only for implementing the testing and other health safety protocols. Add to that about a million Euro for fuel. Then calculate an average of 1000 Euro * 1000 guests of income, and you will easily see that is far to be profitable. And having crew attending the buffet it might be fun for guests, but that increase crew numbers a lot. As a former crew member I can say even before the F&B crew was working about 10h/day, so you need more crew to attend the buffet. If people want to continue with social distancing for ever, they should say bye bye to cruise industry, or they will pay 3-4 times more than before, and cruising will go back to what were 30-40 years ago, only for luxury travels, not for mass tourism like now. A ship like Virtuosa has about 1500 crew members. How profitable can be to have 1.5 crew member for each guest? :-)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Not profitable at all, still worth it though thankfully!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @aviationgaming1564
    @aviationgaming1564 Před 3 lety +5

    “I am a budget cruiser” how much of a budget cruiser are when when you go on multiple cruises a year XD

    • @guskelly4014
      @guskelly4014 Před 3 lety

      It’s like a budget flyer, someone can fly every day for a year but fly on a budget. An inside cabin on a cruise - flying without allocating a seat or with only hand luggage.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      1 cruise in 2021 and 0 in 2020… 😉🤣 Joking aside… I can cruise multiple times a year BECAUSE I’m a budget cruise 😀❤️

    • @aviationgaming1564
      @aviationgaming1564 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises ah ok XD I like the expensive cruises lol I men’s I do have plans to take my girlfriend on a Disney cruise in the future

  • @cj100grand
    @cj100grand Před 3 lety

    Emma, thank you so much for sharing your returned to cruising experience. The ship was awesome!!! I can't wait for USA return to cruising. I'm booked for July 2022 on Carnival Dream but I may have to sneak one in before that one. A big Texas thanks again!!!🚢

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Big England thanks back at you! Haha 😅

  • @jeremylyon3249
    @jeremylyon3249 Před 3 lety

    This is encouraging news. Thank you! I was on one of the last cruises out of Miami in March 2020.

  • @totalimage446b
    @totalimage446b Před 3 lety +3

    This mask crap is ridiculous 😢 considering canceling the three I have booked

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +2

      Fair enough, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @stevebetts1275
    @stevebetts1275 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, I have just booked my first ever cruise and been inspired by your videos

  • @kingsgaurd
    @kingsgaurd Před 3 lety

    It is great to see cruises going again. This particular ship looked fantastic, especially the rope trail. Thanks for the video (I just subscribed)!

  • @janramsey6206
    @janramsey6206 Před 3 lety

    Emma, Great overview video. Glad you had a great time. Since many of us have never sailed MSC, I would love a video showing more of the stations at the buffet and the food along with the dining room menus. Especially since MSC gets mixed reviews on food, and we all know cruisers are foodies.😀😀

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton743 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing everything with us. As usual enjoyed your video & seeing you enthusiasm.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Tom! Enjoyed your comment as usual too 😀❤️

  • @zenkakuji3776
    @zenkakuji3776 Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed hearing of your recent cruise experiences. I also use the budget cabin approach and spend a bit on a specialty dining package to make the evenings a little special. It seems that you were able to enjoy spending time together with friends on board which is my favorite part of getting away on a cruise. Cheers 🥂

  • @mauricefoster8648
    @mauricefoster8648 Před 3 lety

    Great video Emma, l love that you pack so much information in.

  • @alej8902
    @alej8902 Před 3 lety

    Hi Emma! Great video!
    We were so looking forward to watching it!
    We are very happy you had a great time!
    Rob is sooo cute! 🤖

  • @matthewdoubleday1409
    @matthewdoubleday1409 Před 3 lety

    It's so good to see you on a cruise again I was supposed to do one with the anthem of the seas in the Caribbean but got cancelled in july of last year but anyway hope you had fun 💯👍

  • @janrantoo2213
    @janrantoo2213 Před 3 lety

    It looks heavenly! Glad you had a nice time.

  • @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644

    Thanks FOR sharing with us. I enjoyed YOUR cruise. I've not tried MSC as yet, but it's a goal.

  • @jackieb1022
    @jackieb1022 Před 3 lety

    What an informative video. It’s so nice to see that the world is sort of trying to go normal once more. Thank you for this! I loved it!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Appreciate that 😀❤️

  • @tmsala59
    @tmsala59 Před 3 lety

    Super! Great video! Glad you had a terrific time Emma! I'm happy for you. First, thanks for all the useful information! Looked really cold there at times! Love the pics of all your friends! Gorgeous Swarovski Crystal stairs. Also love that central street. She's a gorgeous ship! Glad you got to enjoy all the dining onboard! Thanks again Emma! I "fancy" your next video!😊Stay safe my dear friend! P.s. Love their wristband to charge everything! ❤❤😉

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety +1

      Hahah!!! Thank you Thomas! 😀❤️

    • @tmsala59
      @tmsala59 Před 3 lety

      @@EmmaCruises ❤❤❤😉

  • @dogcrazy25
    @dogcrazy25 Před 3 lety

    Great recap Emma. The cruises sounded like so much fun.

  • @mstewart6089
    @mstewart6089 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou so Happy to watch this video, thankyou foa all the info

  • @howardcarr9625
    @howardcarr9625 Před 3 lety

    Awesome review. Looks like you had a LOT of fun!

  • @alfiesaunders4886
    @alfiesaunders4886 Před 3 lety

    Looks like you have a lovely time and what a beautiful ship she is, I actually happened to be working at the cruise terminal check in on this cruise which was so exiting in itself to be welcoming passengers back, hope it was a wonderful cruise.
    Alfie

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  Před 3 lety

      Ooo!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @johalareewi
    @johalareewi Před 3 lety

    Nice review. I have just got off the second 4 day cruise on Virtuosa and you have nailed pretty much everything. I liked that the drinks package also included proper coffee which you can get at pretty much every bar.

  • @robejl
    @robejl Před 3 lety

    It was the same cruise, as they are here in Mediterannean since avgust 2020 with MSC... Thanks and best wishes Emma!!

  • @cruiseaddicts
    @cruiseaddicts Před 3 lety

    Great video Emma! We are hoping to cruise aboard Carnival Horizon out of Port Miami in July. MSC Virtuoso looks wonderful. We can't wait to get back onboard a cruise again.

  • @bobkrakovich1851
    @bobkrakovich1851 Před 3 lety

    Hi Emma, way to go. Great video.. Glad you enjoyed yourself and got the world of cruising going again. Hi from Bob and Jill in Connecticut

  • @anthonywilliamson7323
    @anthonywilliamson7323 Před 3 lety

    Great video glad to see cruising returning

  • @AdventureswithCheryl
    @AdventureswithCheryl Před 3 lety

    So Exciting to watch!!! Can't wait to cruise again. Hoping this summer to Alaska (as Crew, of course) Thanks for sharing!

  • @Sollicitus_civis
    @Sollicitus_civis Před 3 lety

    And so it begins!!! YES!!! Good vid Emma.

  • @mountainsunsets
    @mountainsunsets Před 3 lety

    Good video Emma thanks for sharing your experiences with us..