Such a shame you didn't compare like with like cruises & provided a floored analysis. A cruise with a long haul flight to the far East is always going to be more pppn compared to a European cruise!
@CooksExploreКүн бұрын
Firstly thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. We do value peoples opinions on what we create …so thank you. I am not sure we agree with the point you raise about the price comparison as in the video we did point out that Marella’s pricing for a short hall cruise to the Adriatic at the end of 2023 was more expensive on a pppn basis than the long haul in this video. All Marella cruises we have compared in this series of comparison videos have exceeded the pppn indicated in this video for both P&O and MSC… But we hope that our love and appreciation of Marella comes over … And in our previous two Comparison videos Marella have come out on top… … Thank you again and hope you have some good trips planned .
@maisiet2 күн бұрын
I was just scrolling through my KZbin and came across this video! I was on this cruise at the exact same time as you, but did two weeks including the week before. I hope you had a lovely time!
@CooksExplore2 күн бұрын
Hi 👋 - Thanks for reaching out ! Hope you had a great cruise too? Thanks for watching our VLOG - We are running a cruise diary series concurrently for this cruise too - A different take on our experience aboard Azura - If you are interested then I’ll pop the link below - Some different footage and a few different stories .. Thx again and hope you have more adventures planned kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-zpoVsgZ6NqKMsi=h-6mWZJ9L-lNBLIi
@ady44a2 күн бұрын
We were on last week too 🎉
@CooksExplore2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching - We hope you enjoyed the cruise last week? What were your highlights?
@TravellingLightLisa3 күн бұрын
Great vlog guys. Enjoyed this style. Food looked lovely. You have a good choice in authors...as an ex librarian I love a good Stephen King book. The balcony cabin looked great. Malta does fireworks very well. Look forward to more of your adventures soon. ❤
@CooksExplore3 күн бұрын
Thx Lisa - Love a good gripping read on holiday. The balcony cabin was really good value and only £60 more than the inside cabin when Si booked - A good find by our travel agent ! Thx again for all your support.
@NamyDoesCruising3 күн бұрын
Awww, it’s really lovely to see this ship. We sailed on her last year 😀 Thank you for the video.
@CooksExplore3 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment guys. We also sailed on her last year too. Where did you sail to ?
@NamyDoesCruising2 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore We visited the Canary Islands, where did you sail to last year? You obviously enjoyed your cruise to sail on Azura again?! 😃
@CooksExplore2 күн бұрын
@namydoescruising - Thx yes we remember those VLOGS now you mention it - You ended up on an excursion with a silly sales pitch … Last year we sailed the Eastern Mediterranean on Azura - Good ports to visit - Well done on the 1000 !! And more fun ahead .. Thx Guys
@NamyDoesCruising2 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore Yeah - that was the one! We love the Eastern Mediterranean, you can't really go wrong there! Thank you both!
@NamyDoesCruising3 күн бұрын
Nostalgia!!! 😭😭 She was the one who started it all! Our very first ship! ❤
@CooksExplore3 күн бұрын
Those 1st cruise memories… Thomson Celebration for us .. Thx for watching and taking time to comment
@NamyDoesCruising3 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore Oh most definitely! We never got to try Celebration sadly ☹️ You're most welcome! 😊
@NamyDoesCruising3 күн бұрын
Nostalgia!!! 😭😭 She was the one who started it all! Our very first ship! ❤
@NamyDoesCruising4 күн бұрын
This a a great video! Extremely detailed. Oh dear, we must be raging alcoholics haha!! 😂 P&O’s drinks packages aren’t the cheapest, but they’re certainly more affordable than some of the other mainstream cruise lines! We definitely fall into the category of not wanting to worry about an expensive bill at the end of our cruise, and we can’t recommended Marella enough! 😃
@CooksExplore3 күн бұрын
Thx for watching guys … Much respect for getting good value out of the drinks package … That’s a party 🎉… Appreciate the support
@PostcardAndAPint4 күн бұрын
Love the walk in wardrobe that's such a great idea. That is a snug bathroom. Lovely cabin - one day we'll be able to afford a balcony! At the moment we'll take more cruises on inside cabins! Cheers 🍻
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Thank you - We normally opt for inside cabins too but for only £60 extra we could not turn this down … And we certainly did not regret it - The best decision we made on this holiday. Thx for watching and supporting as always .. If you can grab a balcony for Norway 🇳🇴 - Imagine those morning sail in down the Fjords .. wow
@PostcardAndAPint4 күн бұрын
We definitely need to give MSC a go. It looks glitzy and less vintage than Costa. I know you had a very unique experience shall we say, but they looks lovely ships 🍻
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Thank you - Yes Unique is a word you could use .. We know loads of MSC fans but we also know loads of those who are not fans and know a few who were fans and are now not - Seems it’s a lottery but hopefully you’ll have a great experience.. Thx again for your support
@PostcardAndAPint4 күн бұрын
This was a lovely reminder of Iona. Cheers 🍻
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - We’ve both had awesome adventures on this beautiful ship ! Cheers 🥂
@PostcardAndAPint4 күн бұрын
Can we do both please???? I think Norway will come first for us, but Alaska looks amazing too. Great video guys 🍻
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Please please do both - What great adventures you’ll have !
@TravellingLightLisa4 күн бұрын
Great review guys. Love the wardrobe space. Those older ships definitely have more storage room. I'd rather have a smaller bathroom but more storage. Nice balcony. Hope the kettle was clean! Hope you had a wonderful time onboard. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures 😊
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - Yes we loved the space too. Our cabin steward was really good too and kept everything spotless and clean - We learned something Interesting about the cabin bathrooms that explains why so many of the older and more experienced stewards opt for the older P&O ships .. Apparently many choose ships like Aurora/Arcadia/Ventura/Azura because the bathrooms are smaller and have shower curtains.. In their experience these bathrooms are easier to clean and create less strain on elbows and shoulders which can get painful with cleaning many larger bathrooms with shower screens..
@GENerationXplorers4 күн бұрын
Netty that selfie mirror pose really tickled us 🤣 great review guys it’s a nice cabin! Biscuits didn’t last long! Outside space is always important to us so love the balcony! Take 6? Good going 🤣❤️
@CooksExplore4 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - Biscuits never last long when Si is around 😂… Takes 1-5 would at some point help make a good bloopers video … must get round to that .. Thx again
@keithdavis68527 күн бұрын
Be there in 2 weeks. Definitely looking forward to giggles and bubbles.
@CooksExplore6 күн бұрын
How jealous are we!! We love Tromso and can’t wait to go back for more giggles and bubbles …, We hope you enjoy this wonderful place . Thx for watching 👀
@garrysacramento78067 күн бұрын
That's awesome. Thank you for sharing
@CooksExplore6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching… We loved our day in Skagway .. Hope you are planning a trip there soon?
@simracer12568 күн бұрын
P&O yer naff
@CooksExplore8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching - Consistency is P&O’s weakness . They can be brilliant as we found out in May on Iona and downright ordinary and underwhelming as in this video and the cruise we are currently on.. Consistency on the other hand is what Marella do .. It’s never amazing but always good we’ve found ..Thx again
@GENerationXplorers12 күн бұрын
Omg a fussball table would love ago of that with you Lady Cruise! These cruise tours in a nutshell are just brilliant ! Wow that sunset 🌅 Have a great weekend lovelies 🤴👸 🚢 ❤
@TravellingLightLisa12 күн бұрын
Always nice to see a library on board a ship. Lovely to see around MSC Armonia. Hope it didn't bring back any trauma for you guys! Good job 😁👍
@CooksExplore11 күн бұрын
Thx Guys - Yes it was a memorable cruise for all the wrong reasons but hopefully this video will hearten those who’ve booked a trip aboard
@CooksExplore11 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - Netty is a fussball demon ! Appreciate your support as always - Today Pisa instead of Pizza
@GENerationXplorers11 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore Are you currently cruising then? X
@CooksExplore11 күн бұрын
@@GENerationXplorers - Hi Nick & Jill - We are indeed .. And it’s hot hot hot 🥵
@johnwhite183212 күн бұрын
Going in September
@CooksExplore11 күн бұрын
Have a fantastic time and thx for watching
@GENerationXplorers16 күн бұрын
Hello Lord & Lady Cruise this was great and hopefully helpful for people planning their next cruise! Both places looked awesome! The glacier hiking and reindeer farms looked incredible! That shot of you with the northern lights is fabulous 💃❤️
@CooksExplore16 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - We have had such amazing experiences in both these destinations. We’d highly recommend them both. The glacier hike we did and the Northern lights are very much personal highlights of all the travelling we’ve done over the years. Thank you again and a GenX special from the Arctic Circle is a must watch !!
@MelissaCSV16 күн бұрын
Great videos guys. Just wondering how long this hike is?
@CooksExplore16 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching our video - We’d recommend you allow 2-3 hours for the round trip .. If you are super fit you can be quicker for sure .. Hope you have a great trip and get to make this brilliant climb.
@LifeistooshortCK17 күн бұрын
Great tips. They will be very useful. Thank you ❤️👍
@CooksExplore17 күн бұрын
Thank you - Really appreciate you taking time to feedback your comments! Hope you have some amazing adventures planned? Thx again
@colinclayton407118 күн бұрын
I've just came back from there .Me and my family love everything about the place. Great hoilday.
@CooksExplore18 күн бұрын
Isn’t it a great little hotel ! No frills but really good! And Afondou was a lovely little place we thought .. Thx for watching and sharing your experience
@TravellingLightLisa19 күн бұрын
That was a lovely showcase of Iona! Amazing what you can pack into 2 minutes. Thanks guys.
@CooksExplore18 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - You won’t believe what we left out
@GENerationXplorers19 күн бұрын
Hi Lord & Lady Cruise! This is great you showed us so much in 2 mins ❤ have a great weekend x
@CooksExplore19 күн бұрын
Thanks Hatman and Jill ! Appreciate the support.. Have a fab weekend too
@sandradew616619 күн бұрын
Where did you eat lobster please xx
@CooksExplore19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching - They were king Tiger Prawns in the Epicurean and were absolutely delicious 😋
@davewilliams993019 күн бұрын
Marella Discovery 2 are not adults only
@CooksExplore19 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and pointing this out .. Appreciated
@chriswilcox921521 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tour. How did you find being on deck 8?
@CooksExplore21 күн бұрын
Thx for watching - We loved deck 8 - quiet and also really handy for the Quays and promenade deck. It was recommended to us to book deck 8 and glad we did . Thx again
@chriswilcox921521 күн бұрын
@CooksExplore Thanks for replying. It's reassuring you enjoyed the cabin on deck 8, as I thought it looked like a good option for an inside, with easy access either to the prom deck or atrium for views, plus all the restaurants.
@CooksExplore21 күн бұрын
@@chriswilcox9215 - it ticks all those boxes .. And a general tip - we found the lifts at the aft of the ship to be the quietest and easiest to get about
@angelahorton574522 күн бұрын
Thanks for a wonderful video! I've seen lots of negative reviews of Arcadia but she looks great in your video. I know she's old and in need of refurbishment but we've just booked for the 2026 Solar Eclipse cruise. 16 nights in a balcony cabin at a fraction of the cost of other ships going to Iceland for the eclipse and it's adult only which is vital for us in August. If it's cloudy we won't see anything and we'll be delighted not to have wasted a fortune.😂😂😂
@CooksExplore22 күн бұрын
How wonderful! What a cruise that will be… She is a classy character - Originally built for Cunard i understand.. And she handled herself superbly when we sailed through Storm Babet last year.. Thank you again for watching, commenting and supporting our channel.😃
@michaelthompson688522 күн бұрын
Personally we are now using Ambassador to keep within our budget and so far they have been excellent.
@CooksExplore22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts… Lots of people are telling us the same as you … Although we are yet to sail on Ambassador, from what we’ve seen they look good .. Just not had the itineraries that worked for us.. But we will try them for sure at some point. Hope you have some great adventures planned.. Thx Again
@TravellingLightLisa23 күн бұрын
A very well presented Sophies Choice of an impossible conundrum! Both have pros and some cons - but not many. Thanks for this. 😁👍
@CooksExplore23 күн бұрын
Thx Guys - This one’s been a labour of love … Hope you get to have this dilemma soon.
@rangers769424 күн бұрын
Very poor cruise stop imho,apex did same cruise as iona but went to bergen on their last stop.
@CooksExplore24 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.. We’ve done Haugesund three times now .. We kinda like it tbh ..It’s a city and not especially pretty but the shops and bars are good .. lovely coastal walks and we’ve done some good excursions nearby too…. It’s no Olden but there’s enough there to make an enjoyable day. But appreciate it may not be everyone’s cup of tea .. Thx Again
@rumblefish329027 күн бұрын
I live here 😁
@CooksExplore27 күн бұрын
And we are very jealous ! thanks for watching
@paulfranklin863627 күн бұрын
You donlt take into account the size of the ships...P&O and MSC both sail much much bigger ships. Now if you want a giant ship fine, but Marella ships being smaller are really cozy and welcoming, you don't ever feel like you're just another passenger
@CooksExplore27 күн бұрын
Thank you Paul - We love a Marella ship. And Marella topped bigger and newer P&O ships in our previous two comparison videos (check em out).. We did point out that ship size can be a factor right at the beginning of this video too. We are glad you raise the point about Marella in your comment .. They get a lot right but also importantly are consistent .. This time for us though P&O got pretty much everything right for us..And they haven’t on previous comparison videos .. Really appreciate you taking time to comment and share your thoughts
@PostcardAndAPint28 күн бұрын
We loved Chania, didn’t really go past the fortress, that beach is beautiful. We’ll add that to the list for next time. Nice one both, enjoyed that x
@CooksExplore28 күн бұрын
Thank you Guys - You did that incredible Church and we hit the beach … We’d love to go back and explore more of this brilliant port .. Thx again … Chevy Chase for us in a few weeks .. not long now
@PostcardAndAPint28 күн бұрын
@@CooksExplore ooh, where are you going? We probably have some Chevy Chase 😂 tips x
@philtaylor544428 күн бұрын
Been on P&O and Marella and found the entertainment on Marella outshines P&O by a big margin this includes the cruise on Arvia I have just been on P&O have less interaction and less fun than the entertainment teams on Marella cruise ships.
@CooksExplore28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking time to Comment too! We agree - Marella entertainment takes some beating and the access to the performers is a real plus for Marella .. Hope you had a great cruise on Arvia
@GENerationXplorersАй бұрын
This was short but oh so sweet! What a lovely place! Love the dancing sea paddle! Mmmm drink and ice cream! Looked a lovely day ❤
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you Nick and Jill -who doesn’t live a paddle - Nice place …Nice beach .. Thx again for all your support
@GENerationXplorersАй бұрын
We watched and commented on this a week ago and cannot see our comment god darn! We really enjoyed hiking with you and your land legs 🤣 on this one! Looks a good hike with friends! We had only just heard of this geo caching a couple of days before watching you! Sounds fascinating! Xx
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you Jill and Nick - we love a good walk and even better with friends ! Geocaching is the main hobby of our pal Chris .. it is actually quite fun .. adds a bit of intrigue to a walk in any case ! Thx for watching commenting and all your support..
@GENerationXplorersАй бұрын
@@CooksExplore Yeah we need to do a bit more research and geo caching on our hikes! 👍❤️
@PostcardAndAPintАй бұрын
Hey both, settling down to watch this with a glass of wine. First off though, love the t-shirt Si 😂. Interesting that you gave P&O a 5 for the online portal. We found it quite buggy and different info depending which of us logged in. Sounds rubbish about the muster station scanners!! We loved the P&O self check out. Out of all our cabins so far, P&O rates top for us and the bed was the comfiest we’ve been on. Interesting you say about the senior leadership being visible on your cruise, we hardly saw anyone. We have no idea who the cruise director was. We saw everyone on Marella and Costa. In our case Marella and Costa drinks packages were by far better than P&O’s. Fried carrots? Must be an Italian thing as we had sprouts in the breakfast buffet 😂. We’re finding this video really interesting guys!! We’re rating our last 3 cruises along with yours. We loved the Quays but didn’t take that advantage of it as much as we’d have liked. Interested to see your entertainment thoughts. All the casts on our last 3 were great but I think for us, Marella first, Costa second and P&O 3rd. Costa also had live sport on the big screens. Wow £259 per person for the MSC. Yes, you had the add ons, but great price. All of these prices are actually really great value. Interesting result!!! That was fab. Watched in full and enjoyed every minute x
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you Guys for sticking through this marathon video and Si’s cruise psychotherapy 😹… Sprouts for breakfast sounds like a wicked prank … Where do these menus come from. Interesting about your experiences of Crew visibility.. Something Si is in tune with .. He needs to work less obviously 🙄.. Hope your Costa cruise was good.. Pictures looked amazing ! Looking forward to watching the videos .. Thx again for all your support
@PostcardAndAPintАй бұрын
They're gorgeous. What an adventure. Cheers 🍻
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you 🙏.. They are very special .. A privilege to see them
@TravellingLightLisaАй бұрын
We loved the raspberry orangutan! Thanks for taking us back to the Far East 😀👍
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
He was quite a character! Thank you Guys
@GENerationXplorersАй бұрын
Hello Lord & Lady Cruise 🚢🙋🏻♀️ how amazing is this 😮 always wanted to see the orangutans 🦧 it was like Jurassic Park for the monkey world 😂❤ live ya’s stay awesome x
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you Guys - The dinosaurs here were those filming 😂… It was so great to these beautiful creatures …
@suzannebailey8340Ай бұрын
I’ve just had my first ever cruise and I chose the Norwegian Fjords on Iona. I completely agree with your assessment, I couldn’t fault it. It seems I chose well and will definitely cruise with P&O again.
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
So glad you had an amazing 1st Cruise - hopefully the 1st of many - Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment and feedback too .. We made a video of our Iona cruise which can be viewed at the link below … Thanks again kzbin.info/www/bejne/o363gIuoq9d-eaMsi=uDp1VYjHF1kvhCYZ
@TravellingLightLisaАй бұрын
Brings back happy memories guys. Thanks for sharing. We took your advice re the public buses in Norway and got one there and back. We saved £40 each compared to buying trip from P&O. It is set in such a lovely forest. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Yes, that stone almost touching the church!! Lets hope it stays where it is. ❤
@CooksExploreАй бұрын
Thank you Guys ! Thats a hell of a cost saving and glad it worked out well for you! It is a wonderful place… love all the folklore associated with it.. Thx again for all your support..