Why did they stop your car the second time?m at 2:46? Great video thanks!
@VloggerRod5 ай бұрын
Just the volume of cars
@ALXM15 ай бұрын
@@VloggerRod Ah ok haha! I thought thet asked for the booking confirmation and I was like 'it's clearly on the dashboard!; haha!
@welshghost1476 ай бұрын
I was worried about my first cruise on what to do. But this video has helped calm my nerves. Thank you so much.
@louislewis68236 ай бұрын
Hello Rod. I wondered if I could ask this is for a family member who has a disability as well and they've seen your wonderful video and wanted me to just ask. If it is compulsory with MSc that you have to have health insurance? I'm just wondering if it's something that they make you take out. If you could please let me know many thanks. 👍
@VloggerRod6 ай бұрын
Hi, we just have the insurance we get with the bank, we called them and asked if they covered cruises and my disabilities and they said they did, I would not recommend going without cruises cover, MSC ask for 2 million repatriation cover. I hope this helps.
@louislewis68236 ай бұрын
@@VloggerRod thank you so much for replying it helps so much 😊
@ardongrainford80049 ай бұрын
£80 for parking!!!!!!
@VloggerRod9 ай бұрын
Yes
@ardongrainford800410 ай бұрын
Why does check in take so long?
@ardongrainford800410 ай бұрын
Parking a ripoff! Cant you par’ on tbe ship?
@VloggerRod10 ай бұрын
I know it’s expensive, it’s just so easy being just by the ship
@ardongrainford800410 ай бұрын
Great video!
@VloggerRod10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the visit👍
@NOOBMASTER-rb9cj10 ай бұрын
Hi please could you explain the shuttle buses more im going but i dont understand how the shuttle buses work and their costs
@VloggerRod10 ай бұрын
So you can book them on board or you can pay by the bus, they are £17 each, they drop you off at a specific place and pick you up from the same place to get you back to the ship👍
@NOOBMASTER-rb9cj10 ай бұрын
@@VloggerRod ok cheers mate really love your videos keep the good work up
@VloggerRod10 ай бұрын
Thanks a new one is coming soon of the fjords
@stevenabbott962511 ай бұрын
Think yourself very lucky, if I'd filmed our embarkation on the Virtuosa from Southampton on the 2nd September, I would of been filming for 2 hours from car to getting on the ship.🙄😡😤
@VloggerRod11 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, I was on that cruise and it was bad for some reason! Sorry you had to wait so long ☹️
@garyatkinson5699 Жыл бұрын
How do you know where to drop your luggage off please?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
As you look at the terminal there will be staff to the right of the entrance to take your bags. Make sure you don’t leave your documents in your bags though 👍
@jscwan Жыл бұрын
can i ask... ic u had a lot of paperwork.... so we have to print a lot of things out?? I thought everything was done through the app??
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Hi we had a bit, the tickets and our insurance. But not too much
@garyatkinson5699 Жыл бұрын
Is there a priority boarding lane ?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
@@garyatkinson5699 yes for Yacht club passengers
@Sheepflava Жыл бұрын
This chap always does good videos and whenever I see him down the mighty Rovers he’s a good lad.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Rovers!!! Who are they??? Only one team in Bristol 😀
@attilaorosz5565 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Great video.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it, I’m going to Norway in September and will be doing more.
@finlayrodger6822 Жыл бұрын
Hi great video……..really informative. Can I ask when you travelled as I noticed them checking you had had Covid vaccination?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Hi thank you, we Traveled 9th December, you had to be vaccinated to be allowed on the ship
@finlayrodger6822 Жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod thank you…….I travel later this year, first cruise and following your check in video I am now prepared for how the check in process works. Your video was fab
@VincentCanini Жыл бұрын
Hi, what's that blue screen barcode on your mobile that you show when you check in?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
That’s our NHS covid vaccine pass
@VincentCanini Жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod ah ok thanks
@amywilson7109 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this video, it's incredibly helpful for me as I've never been on a cruise before but I have booked to go on the MSC Virtuosa next year. I have had a great deal of anxiety since booking as I'm completely clueless as to what to expect. I've seen pictures of how beautiful the ship is and videos of tours and food etc. But this is the only video I have come across that actually shows the embarking of the ship and all the checks etc. So thankyoh again, this was a brilliant video xx
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words, I’m glad this helped you
@jscwan Жыл бұрын
good job im going next month...been so nervous about it since I booked...
@NoahC1718 Жыл бұрын
If you are getting dropped off from a taxi- where do you direct them to? Can they just drop off in front of the port entrance? Cheers.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Hi you can get them to drop you off right outside the terminal.
@vandamariagamboa7691 Жыл бұрын
Viajei nele em outubro, muito bom, quero voltar 👍😁
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
I’m going again in September and I can’t wait 👍
@rayhirst7529 Жыл бұрын
Hi there have just found your vlogs really found them helpful as my wife is disabled could you tell me what Ishould do to get disabled parking as we are on Virtuosa in May Thanks Ray
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Put your date of departure in here www.abparking.co.uk/ pick MSC you can use discount code ABP22 and it will give you 10% they have put their price up it is now £102.60, I hope you have a great time.
@rayhirst7529 Жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod Thank you so much will let you know Thanks again
@TheMatchlock Жыл бұрын
I will be boarding on the 19th May, I will be using a small mobility scooter, do you see any problems with this?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
No you will be absolutely fine, I’ve seen lots on board, phone them if you are going to need any assistance, enjoy 👍
@jasondean234 Жыл бұрын
wow... how did you manage to record in the security area?
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
hi no one said I couldn’t or asked me to stop filming
@franksayonas Жыл бұрын
What's the tapping noise
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
My walking sticks 😂
@MartyyHD Жыл бұрын
Just booked to go on this for my first cruise on 24th March. Going on my own so kinda nervous but also really excited after your videos!
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
You will really enjoy it, the ship is amazing as is the crew and food, I’m going to Norway in September and can’t wait, I will be putting some more vids on here
@caroldavies2772 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, though I'm suprised you are allowed to film in security areas.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
There were no signs say you couldn’t and know one asked me to stop. Thanks for your feedback 👍
@tck2134 Жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod Actually there was a sign, @6:18 you can see it right above the door when you were entering the security area. It is very common that no photo or video allowed in port security/border control area, to prevent criminals from trying to find possible security weak points using the photo/videos. Anyway I do thank you for your video, watched the whole video and it clearly shows the embarkation process, which is going to help me on my 1st cruise at Southampton.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
@@tck2134 I didn’t see it, if I would have done I would not have filmed it, and not one person asked me to stop filming🤷
@craigkilgour7198 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. How full was the ship? It looks pretty empty.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
There was about 3000 or so, yes it was great as we did not have to wait long at all for a waiter to order drinks, in fact they came to us when they could see are drinks getting low. Thanks for the feedback 👍
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Ah, you've captured the embarkation process so well in this video - I bet this will help lots of people before their first cruise. I remember having no idea what to expect when cruising from Southampton for the first time - I'd have found this walkthrough really helpful!
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I had not seen one before so I thought it would be nice to show new ones it’s painless. I’m going to Norway in September and I’ve got some more vids to upload.
@soniauk4284 Жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍👍 I'm off with my dad on the 24th march 👍👍
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@highspec_tech90 Жыл бұрын
Miss the old premium plus package, where it could be used on any of their signature drinks, including special wines only available by the bottle in MDR, the frozen margaritas and their best Tequila…Don Julio 1942
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
I know, still had plenty to drink though 👍🥂
@Astr0m4n Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much taking the time out to record this very informative video! Appreciated.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’ve got some more to upload from this trip plus we are going to Norway in Sept so I will do some more of the Fjords 👍
@BritsAbroadTravelCruise Жыл бұрын
We're enjoying your content Rod, and sharing your voyage on Virtuosa. Subscribed today and will certainly check out your other vlogs and future travels 👍
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I’ve got a couple more to upload of Hamburg, Rotterdam and Brugge, we are going to Norway in sept and will add some more 👍 appreciate the support
@BritsAbroadTravelCruise Жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod Look forward to seeing that Rod. We did Norway with Fred Olsen, its an incredible part of the world so lots of places to point a camera and capture something amazing 📷 Feel free to check out our Fjord video.....for a taste of what to look forward to, and happy sailing 👍
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
@@BritsAbroadTravelCruise will do thanks 👍
@BritsAbroadTravelCruise Жыл бұрын
Lamb chops and champagne dinner. Good days in the cruiselife.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Got to love a cruise, far better than flying 😁
@Sheepflava Жыл бұрын
Good video Rod. Up the Rovers!
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Up the pool 😜
@westend37 Жыл бұрын
How long does it take,before you get your documents?My cruise starts in only 10 days,the travel agency which have booked for me you can forget.If you know the answer please write,because i am very nervous because of all these digital shit today. Thank you very much for answering.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Go MSC online type your booking number in and your details, go to the check in page and fill in the details you will then be sent you documents via email straight away
@cazzabear Жыл бұрын
This video makes u a legend to me for a reason I will not specify 😁
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think 😎
@paulnicklin36452 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video update, certainly gives you a better understanding of the standard and quality of food/drink available.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@paulnicklin36452 жыл бұрын
Do I assume the drinks package is from the main bars only but if you want wine 🍷 with your meal you have to pay extra?
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Hi nope all included, I was drinking Champers all night
@paulnicklin36452 жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod why does it show the wine list on the dinner menu with prices against the wines?
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
That’s those without a drinks package
@paulnicklin36452 жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod - Ok thank you for your feedback, I am looking at a 4 day trip in September and I assume from other comments already made that you would recommend this ship/cruise🤔
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, absolutely, she is a great ship and MSC give a really good service. I think we might be booking this trip so we might see you 👍
@lynnemcfarlane28472 жыл бұрын
Booked the show? Do you have to book and pay for shows?
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
No you don’t have to pay,
@lynnemcfarlane28472 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Can I check my bill each day? I’ve got a drinks package but worry I will pick the non included drinks!
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can either on the msc app or on your tv in your cabin
@FraserAtSea2 жыл бұрын
I’m just back from Virtuosa, and had a very different embarkation experience - took me 20 minutes from arriving at the port to being on the ship - incredible!
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Not surprised, it was just because we had 3 incidents first thing and the checkin staff were new. MSC are great, they gave us £50 per cabin and refunded my upgrade fee
@jroscoe31092 жыл бұрын
Useful video - I am taking the virtuosa next month. I have a hidden disability and have asked for assistance in port. Did you find they were helpful with regards to assisting boarding?
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Hi they were very good, I was asked to sit just inside the terminal and within 10 minutes someone took me through security straight to check in. Great ship, I hope you have a great time.
@hollandr712 жыл бұрын
Great video. My wife and I were on this cruise. Had 10am embarkation and got onboard at 12.15. We did have YC upgrade though but due to crowds outside, missed the YC point until got upstairs. The safety video was on channel 5 I think instead of 4! Was a great two days. Doing the August one too but with our children this time.
@VloggerRod Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@joannad91422 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your 3 vlogs on the Virtuosa thank you, especially the meals & drinks, we sail on the 18.6 cannot wait. 👍🏻
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Book Hola if you like Mexican, all you can eat for £17
@joannad91422 жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod will do it looked great 😊 thank you 🙏🏻
@stephenthatcher68832 жыл бұрын
Nice one, but we spent all day on Guernsey gorgeous island
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
We were going to but we had so much planned onboard we just didn’t have time.
@GlenBGaming2 жыл бұрын
We sail on Virtuosa soon and glad I seen your video so I no how close the disabled parking is.
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped. Have you been yet? if yes how did you get on?
@GlenBGaming2 жыл бұрын
@@VloggerRod Virtousa was only about a third full when we sailed so none of the queues that you experienced getting on, from getting out of the car to getting a drink at the bar took 30mins. Had a great time on the ship and glad we upgraded from an inside to a balcony.
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
@@GlenBGaming Glad you had a better onboarding, she’s a lovely ship, we are looking to book again for October
@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel2 жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear familiar accents. Useful video showing embarkation....never heard of a delay due to that before! Have subscribed!
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, apart from that it was great, love your content, it has helped me a lot 👍
@13Reggaelover2 жыл бұрын
Was on the same ship, shame about the embarking.
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a bit of a mess, everything else’s was great though, I hope you enjoyed your holiday👍
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Great cruise, totally recommend MSC & the Virtuosa
@13Reggaelover2 жыл бұрын
Was my first one. Party of about 120 of us ans we were all dressed in some kind of orange in the Symphony dinning room. Now book a short one in 2023. Really enjoyed the experience.
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
@@13Reggaelover I was in a lift and was asked by 2 lovely ladies why I was not dressed in Orange I guess they were part of your party, we are defiantly going to book again might even do the new ship 👍
@eleanorclark92492 жыл бұрын
Great video from an incredible weekend 😎 happy dayyyyyysssss 😂😂
@oldstylejoystick54612 жыл бұрын
It’s over Anakin
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Thank you #happydays 😜
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
👍😂🤪
@eleanorclark92492 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage 😎😎 HAPPY DAYSSSS 😂
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
Thank you #Happydays 😜😂
@paulstuckey99933 жыл бұрын
How much sugar did you put in the torp please?
@VloggerRod2 жыл бұрын
one teaspoonful, sorry for the delay, just getting back into vlogging again