We were on the same cruise guys and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves , we were down on deck two where the cabins have not been upgraded but were clean and comfortable apart from the air con which had two settings , really hot or really cold with no in between unfortunately . We really liked Discovery 2 but we think that the layout on Explorer is just a little better especially the glass house on Explorer . Great cabin tour and review thank you .
@paoloputzetta13 сағат бұрын
As wee bairn all I had was scran and share a 10ft by 6 room think yourself lucky you had an indoor toilet go to the Hilton if you want more lads make do or doo doo , place is grand 😍
@michaelsword9213Күн бұрын
Excellent tour gentleman! I love the Vision Class ships and it’s great to see how Marella is refurbishing them. She looks awesome! I wish Royal would do the same with the remaining Vision Class, but it will never happen. ☹️ My next cruise is on Grandeur of the Seas. She may be old, but she’s still a great little ship. 🥂🥂🥂
@MichaelDunn-jg5ijКүн бұрын
Great video, glad your cruise went ahead, we had a great time the previous week.
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
We loved Discovery 2 and cannot wait to try the other Discovery ship next time.
@FraserAtSeaКүн бұрын
Ahh, this was one of the first ships I ever cruised on - that was way back before the closedown etc. it’s great to see her being taken care of! ❤
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching Fraser. Was our first time trying a Discovery ship. We loved it!
@johnandpaulstravelsКүн бұрын
Thanks for showing us the changes - much improved and like the idea of having a sofa. Agree about the chair (we had the same problem on Virgin). Marella is on our radar 😉
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Defo give Marella a try, we love how it is all inclusive and hassle free
@CommodoreSteve2 күн бұрын
Sorry guys... A Marella refurb' will not change the cabin... Maybe a new carpet, mattress but not a lot else will change.. What has changed on the ship?
@tristancollins3037Күн бұрын
Looks like quite a lot has changed, at least in these cabins.
@CommodoreSteveКүн бұрын
@@tristancollins3037 What has changed?
@KenGoesCruising2 күн бұрын
Great video again guys
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Thanks folks.
@Rockdoc21742 күн бұрын
It looks very similar to our de-luxe outside cabin on Discovery, which had been upgraded (7064). Our only real niggle was the wardrobe with the safe in, which didn’t have enough height to be useful with that space taken out. Everything else was great.
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Yeah we found the SAFE small but great storage and space in the cabin for a comfortable stay.
@annedunlop29632 күн бұрын
Just booked yesterday for April looking forward.
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Lovely, hope you have a great time
@annedunlop29632 күн бұрын
Has all decks been refurbished or just higher decks ?
@travelwithjonnyandwillКүн бұрын
Just decks 6, 7 and 8
@jamesjimbob717 күн бұрын
i used to go to butlins in bognor when i was a kid and it was a traditional holiday camp, i personally don't like the look of it now
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
It has definitely saw some changes since the last time we were on a Butlins holiday camp as kids.
@jackmchammocklashing2248 күн бұрын
Again just off the Northern Lights cruise Now I am a Solo and had a table of eight solo's six ladies and two of us men It was great company, only I am not a Predatory male, and found it difficult to tell the ladies how Attractive they looked or well groomed I did not want them to think I was predatory to them, but wanted to show that they were attractive and well groomed, as appreciation, I was worried that if I said anything like that they would feel uncomfortable, and also that If I said nothing they would think what is wrong with this male, what is wrong with herself To those girls Anne, Maureen, Janice, and Marie, thank you girls you were all lovely, I just did not want to cause any percieved offence JIM
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Table dynamics can be tricky at times which is why even as a couple we don’t like to table share often 👍
@jackmchammocklashing2248 күн бұрын
Just off the Northern Lights cruise, Which was excellent, All the food was good and well presented However much wants more I would have liked to have had an always available menu of a basic soup, a Minute steak, and fries, and a basic pudding, I am not really into the great food they provide, just simple foods for me please
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Glad you had a great cruise. We did say the exact same thing about an always available menu.
@paulaarmstrong84318 күн бұрын
Looks great! Thanks for the video.
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Aww thanks for watching 👍💙
@wellardsmith362910 күн бұрын
Helpful. Thanks.
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍💙
@ramblingrob469311 күн бұрын
Princess cruise ship buffet better
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Princess buffets are a lot larger and can offer so much more.
@maura637512 күн бұрын
🌸 Thanks for the video! Going on my first MSC Cruise in mid January.. Very Excited 👍
@travelwithjonnyandwill7 күн бұрын
Excellent, we hope you love Preziosa as much as we did. If you are cruising Northern Europe be sure to check out our vlog series to see what you can get up to in port.
@Indraveer135713 күн бұрын
How did you go from Southampton Central to the port of Southampton for cruise ship dock?
@travelwithjonnyandwill13 күн бұрын
We usually take a taxi however if you are a keen walker many do walk the journey. We have done it once but it does depend what terminal you have to get to.
@victoriagalloway681814 күн бұрын
I absolutely love your videos you are both so lovely,but please not as much music next time,it took away from hearing you talk😊
@travelwithjonnyandwill13 күн бұрын
Aww thank you, sometimes we think people would prefer the music to us chatting. Good to get your feedback. 👍💙
@williamyounge519914 күн бұрын
The best day out 🥰
@mick-km4oc14 күн бұрын
How much for the lot? obviously the cabins on day sailings are much cheaper
@travelwithjonnyandwill13 күн бұрын
We paid around £280 but we did book with little notice.
@mick-km4oc12 күн бұрын
@@travelwithjonnyandwill ta will be a lot more overnight no doubt
@SoloonaCruise15 күн бұрын
I am pleasantly surprised by this cabin and ship after not having been on a ferry for a while. It sure looks different from years ago when I took the Stena line from Hoek van Holland to the UK.
@travelwithjonnyandwill14 күн бұрын
We were really surprised at how nice the ferry and cabin was especially after our last ferry experience to Amsterdam from Newcastle 👍🤣
@FraserAtSea15 күн бұрын
This ferry looks gorgeous! I had no idea it took so long to cross between Liverpool and Belfast - I naively assumed that would only be an hour or two - wow!
@brendandair167415 күн бұрын
SCOLAND UK to NORTHERN IRELAND UK only takes 2 hours 30 minutes maybe that you where thinking by ship.
@travelwithjonnyandwill14 күн бұрын
It is indeed, not sure we would need a cabin for that crossing 😊
@travelwithjonnyandwill14 күн бұрын
8 hours does seem excessive and it could probably do the journey quicker but obviously want to keep fuel costs low. It’s a leisurely way to do the journey though and also means no restrictions with luggage.
@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel15 күн бұрын
Really helpful video, full of information! Keeping everything crossed that your cruise goes ahead!
@travelwithjonnyandwill14 күн бұрын
Cheers folks! We have fingers, legs and toes crossed 🤣
@Napoléon1812-p9o16 күн бұрын
"Titanic was here..."
@travelwithjonnyandwill16 күн бұрын
It was indeed
@Mrasul_167_316 күн бұрын
😢😢😢😞😞
@travelwithjonnyandwill16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nemiavillaruel581417 күн бұрын
😢😢😢😢
@travelwithjonnyandwill17 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@MichaelDunn-jg5ij19 күн бұрын
Evening Jonny and Will, disco 2 is now on its way from Cadiz to Algeciras, so your gamble paid off, happy cruising.
@travelwithjonnyandwill19 күн бұрын
Woohooo 🥳Thanks for sharing.
@scorg20 күн бұрын
Thinking you all will be okay, Explorer is in dry dock now (and I think it went in on schedule) and Disco 2 is sitting dock side it might be ready and being prepped for next week, fingers crossed for you!
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
Aww thank you. Thanks for watching our video too 👍
@jsmith107120 күн бұрын
The level of compensation is appalling considering the cancellation was so late in the day. I have not sailed Marella yet and this is putting me right off.
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
These things happen, it was beyond their control. We love Marella as a brand and what they have to offer so it doesn’t put us off. We hope you will consider them. Do check out our videos from our cruises with them.
@jsmith107120 күн бұрын
@ I accept these things happen but £100 compensation? It’s absolutely nothing, especially if you are not in a position to pick other dates due to work commitments. It’s really very poor.
@neilangus181120 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear what happened, very stressful glad you got something sorted though
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, we can’t wait to cruise now
@marknicholls904020 күн бұрын
Hi we had the same cruise only for this date ,also the following week. As we live in Málaga we did not have the flights to worry about, we asked the cruise company (as we booked direct with them)that the cruise was ok for our second week they said yes so on the same day they said it was cancelled we took the offer to book the week of the 21st as well so we could get the 200.00 off and still have a two week cruise What a nightmare that said as we booked cruise only it was not possible to have the discount of a future cruise So we had to get the refund , we have had the refund but not the compensation as they said it is paid from somewhere else Unbelievable!
@MichaelDunn-jg5ij20 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark, that’s great news as we are sailing on the 14th as well, cu on there!
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
Great stuff
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
It is a bit of a nightmare when you are cruise only but we are just glad to get rebooked
@cjcrawford744320 күн бұрын
Hi guy's where were you departing from.. We travel with Marella but always need to go via Gatwick..which involves expensive flight and have wondered flight wise what choices I have if cruise is cancelled.. Hope you make your new cruise and have a wonderful time. Xx
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
So we booked cruise only fare as no packaged flights from Belfast. We therefore just booked our own easyJet flight to Malaga from Belfast.
@suave-rider21 күн бұрын
Cruise insurance would cover cancelling your flights
@travelwithjonnyandwill20 күн бұрын
Thanks, we just rescheduled them and paid the change fee as opposed to the hassle of a claim when they usually don’t pay the taxes then take off the excess it didn’t work out worth the extra hassle and time spent making the claim.
@tomelspethclips971621 күн бұрын
I’d have done the same, and if cancelled again, you’ll be refunded again xx
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Hopefully we wont get cancelled again 🤞Thanks for watching.
@alan375521 күн бұрын
Hi guys , sorry that your original cruise was cancelled after the rain and devastating floods seen in Spain . We really wanted to book the same cruise but we had to change our plans right at the eleventh hour due to family commitments and like you guys we will now hopefully be sailing on the 21st . Hopefully we'll see you at the bar , your shout , mines a pint and a G and T for the wife .
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Here’s hoping all goes according to plan as we are soooo looking forward to getting back onboard a Marella ship. If you see us around stop us and say hello. Looking forward to checking out all the bars and lounges as we have not done a discovery ship below. 👍
@MichaelDunn-jg5ij21 күн бұрын
Not confident about going on the 14th November.
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
We are keeping everything crossed for you. 🤞👍
@Rockdoc217421 күн бұрын
We’re due to sail on Marella Explorer from Malaga to the Canaries on December 9th, immediately after her dry dock which was delayed by Discovery 2’s late release. I have everything crossed but am braced to be in the same boat (hah!) as yourselves. 🤞🏻
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. Fingers and toes crossed for you.
@Rockdoc217421 күн бұрын
@ thanks!
@scorg20 күн бұрын
I'm on the same one, im hopeful it will be okay, it was pretty much into drydock 2 days after it arrived in Malaga so it might be all on schedule
@Rockdoc217420 күн бұрын
@@scorg you’d hope they’d build a bit of slack into the schedule but you never know what they might find once they start work. We can only wait and hope.
@nigelroberts163521 күн бұрын
We have booked on the repositioning cruise the voyager on the 17th nov
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Oh we love Voyager. If you havent been on it before please do check out our videos.
@nigelroberts163521 күн бұрын
I had booked kennels and parking from manchester
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
We hope you were able to get some of this money refunded also.
@nigelroberts163521 күн бұрын
I was booked on this cruise also ,was disappointed too
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Did you get something else booked.
@carolinegoodchild822221 күн бұрын
Well explained. Going for Xmas can't wait. Thankyou for the info
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. We hope you have a brilliant cruise.
@58mary99921 күн бұрын
We are going on ambition in January we are off to Cuba and the Caribbean. In the past we have only sailed on PO cruises but next year going to the Caribbean in January it was on Iona and that ship is to big for us. We have friends that have done lots of cruises on ambassador so we thought we would give them a try . I liked your video about it you gave lots of information thanks for that take care Rita
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. We loved Ambition. Iona is a big ship though really easy to navigate around. We never had any issues finding a seat or anything. We also cruised with Jonnys mum and aunt who have reduced mobility and they coped really well. If you are considering Iona, check out our videos. Enjoy Ambition 💜
@MichaelDunn-jg5ij22 күн бұрын
Evening guys, sorry your cruise was cancelled, we are on the next cruise on the discovery 2 leaving the 14th, any ideas if that will go ahead please? Cheers
@travelwithjonnyandwill21 күн бұрын
We havent heard anything official as yet from Marella about the cruise on the 14th November. We will keep our fingers crossed for you.
@MichaelDunn-jg5ij21 күн бұрын
@ thanks chaps.
@SoloonaCruise21 күн бұрын
I would have changed similar to you guys. I had cancellation happen, but they where known way earlier.
@TravellingLightLisa21 күн бұрын
We have our fingers crossed for you guys. 🤞 We would have done the same. Surely, she will be out of dry dock by then. We are back on Marella on the Explorer 2 soon.
@mary5305j25 күн бұрын
I’d be afraid I’d hit everything else that’s around the swing lol if it’s in the middle of nowhere sure
@travelwithjonnyandwill25 күн бұрын
Fair play 👍
@nounoufriend144229 күн бұрын
What's the normal dress for the included restaurants ? " what did you wear ! " I'm like you not interested in dress to impress its dress to be comfortable for us
@travelwithjonnyandwill26 күн бұрын
We usually wear either chinos or dressy jeans with a shirt or polo shirt. Hope this helps.
@nounoufriend144226 күн бұрын
@@travelwithjonnyandwill Thanks for the info as I'm not one for dressing up " T shirt and jeans person LOL" . Looking forwards to cruise , normally more independent traveler , flight and Airbnb
@nounoufriend144229 күн бұрын
Like you videos very informative , we are joining Marella Voyager in Barbados in 4 weeks , in our 60's never been on Cruise (always travelled independently) . Never really fancied a cruise before but going to give it a try , looking forward to it after watching your videos
@travelwithjonnyandwill26 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. Hope you enjoy your first cruise. 👍
@Rockdoc2174Ай бұрын
We’re very disappointed by the beds. We realise that a double bed is almost always going to be two bases pushed together but Ambassador don’t seem to turn them into a pseudo-double bed by the use of different bedding. They are still two singles, just side by side. If we wanted two singles we’d ask for them.
@travelwithjonnyandwill26 күн бұрын
That is right we noticed that even with our cabin.