bring a woman or find one in the passanger group...quit cos missed loved ones..

Sounds wonderful, been on a few cruises in my time but never on this grand old girl.we look forward to boarding her at some point.

Paul Ludlow has destroyed P&O in my opinion. Thank God my father is no longer here to see his beloved cruise line go down the toilet like this. I would never cruise with P&O again. Maleth was just the final nail in the coffin.

Can you say one single good thing about anything even when you are are talking positive your talking negotiation

I watched this just because i am from the netherlands and wanted to see this beauty!

Good interview, sensible stuff from Jamie 👍🏻

Nice video, but what has changed during the refit?

I worked as an engineering officer on cruise ships in the 70's, later as production/operations supervisor in oil & gas production, and chemical plants. All these jobs come with responsibilities, as many other jobs. You need to know what you are doing, this requires education/training, experience and detailed knowledge. Sea going jobs do not differ from onshore jobs in this aspect.

Simon you wouldn't be a Labour supporter by any chance !! Reckon you are ....

America in three hours ??? Plus the compulsory 2 to 3 hours you have to arrive before your flight also weight restriction on baggage ! Come on Simon to leave from a British port is much better ...

Can't belive what you did there was shocked you gave a good full tour of the ship And at the end hit us with a sucker punch on on how terrible 😢 the ship was going on arriva in May was going to send my daughter your vid I CANT NOW thanks to you CHEERS don't worry I will find a better one 😂

What a great interview! Our favourites are Ben and David, Uncle Jamie, Cruise Monkeys and Postcard and a Pint. All for very different reasons, they all bring their own personalities and style. Also! You defend yourself all the way Jamie! Horrendous comments reflect the person more than they reflect you guys! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. “I think you failed your job as an influencer if you’re not willing to be critical.” 👏🏻 Love the whole vibe of this interview, individuality is so important and everyone should do what they are best at ❤ it would be boring if we were all the same! LA!?!? Really surprised by that, how horrible! Solo travellers have to pay an extortionate amount of money! Nathan‘s brother Nick almost pays double what we pay for a solo cabin….that is not fair! Amazing interview, all keep doing what you’re doing, keep your integrity! ❤

Jane was really attractive.

Thank you for your video. If people do their research they will be able to choose a cruise line rght for them. If you go on with too many expectations you are never going to be happy! People should just relax and enjoy themselves. Personally, I like Cunard not having speciality restaurants. The food is excellent in the MDR so I see no need to pay to eat elsewhere. Personal opinion obviously. Sadly 'extras' is becoming more popular and this takes away the beauty of paying in advance and then just enjoying your cruise. It also puts pressure on parents who then have to say No to their children when they want the extras!

I'm a bit worried now I have booked a balcony cabin 2 adults 2 kids under 3 no way is this going to be big enough I hope they see that and give us a bigger room just because it can sleep 4 doesn't mean you can live 4

A lady on our table had dietary issues on Ventura. She was able to select her food the night before from a menu provided. Our cruise was such good value. We are new to cruising and it's lovely. Our waiters worked very hard and were very attentive.

Just on it

Another really enjoyable interview. Cheers to all.

I really think you did a great job with your review. Everything you described was exactly how we found it on the ship. For the price and value I think it may be the best in the category.

30 Days!

It's always interesting listening to Simon. I have completed two cruises from Southampton with P&O. They were both very enjoyable.I don't know how they do it price wise. Good point Simon about room cleaning. I dont need my bed turning down either. As I am new to cruising, I dont have all the knowledge of how things used to be.If you are a seasoned traveller, how things are now may not suit you.

I love @travelblogjamie he is so genuine & his personality shines through on all his blogs! ❤😍👌👍

tipping - time for the UK & EU to join forces to regularise this procedure ... at the moment it is a form of legalised extortion.

The most surprising thing that came up in this interview is that in 2024 there is still such a thing as "uncharted waters". I would have assumed that we had mapped all of the shallow water everywhere, if not all of it.

I just returned from a TA voyage, it's a lovely ship. It was a little confusing at first, and I will admit I didn't realize that there was any other way to get to the Queens Room except via the Britannia dining room... The doors were always wide open all day so lots of us walked right through 😅

Cruise ships are misery machines exploiting crews, polluting, contributing to over tourism, exploiting destinations. It's a floating holiday camp!

TYhe QM2 is not and was never intended to be or to resemble a cruise ship! It is a luxury ocean liner and should be respected as such.

At last he's carried out an interview without blaming everything on Brexit.

They will have to buy more ships handed down by other cruise lines which will tend to be bigger as time goes by. I do not see them commissioning new builds.

This is a most interesting interview/podcast. I spent ten years as a ship's cook in the 1980s and undertook all kinds of training courses, including sea survival, sea rescue, and the most extreme and intensive of all: firefighting courses. A fire on a ship at sea is without doubt the most dangerous situation posed to a ship, its crew, and its passengers if any passengers are on board that vessel.

Lets scrap 95% of cruise ships next year and send 30 million people to fly around the world to holiday destinations for environmental reasons.

Anyone going on feb10?

I thought about to make a longer cruise with this ship. After your review I will not. Too dated and the food looks very English - and I am not a Brit.

I miss my auntie so much i want her to come back😭

I love Marella Voyager💖👍😄

she looks lovely

Correct me if I'm incorrect, but wasn't Ambassador Cruises the metamorphosis of the failed CMV? They folded due to lack of financial reserves pre Pandemic. Even with the same Executives? And completing the purchase of ships actually destined for the failed CMV - hopefully they will be able to build up reserves and not go the same way as CMV. The two ships are getting old and more costly to maintain - a fair and interesting interview. Well done = but I wish Ambassador well

Good meeting you onboard. Keep up the good work chaps

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What a fantastic conversation. I will say this: The day buffet is the only option available without a charge is the day I reconsider my love of cruising. Ultimately, I could see one or two lines attempting this, but I don't see it as sustainable for the whole industry.

Prachtig Awesome ;)

Interesting information. I am American, and I do like tipping system, because it encourages better service. If I think they have not done well by me - I’ll request no tip added to my final check. Many times I gave extra tip to my room steward for a great job, out of gratitude to them. We do notice that Europeans are super tight with their money. I think they criticize Americans out of inner sense of cheapness.

Having been on Arcadia 4 times in deluxe cabins , may I suggest going straight to stern cabins on A. B. and 2 on C deck. They have larger longer balconies , a lovely view , and an extra couple of feet in length between bed and settee. P. Murray

I think people new to cruising will have different expectations to seasoned, pre-pandemic cruisers. Carnival racked up 30 billion dollars plus in debt to get through the pandemic and it’s not entirely surprising they’ve had to trim offerings to stay afloat (pun intended). The alternative would be bankruptcy and to cease trading.

Cruises are like being a cubicle slave to international laws in a hotel that is junk.. like airlines acting like grabbing your sack and rubbing you down and giving you an intrusive scan and look at all your stuff and shove you in a crappy Greyhound that has shitty air and gets you sick and makes you uncomfortable and you lost all your rights is junk . No

great review i’m so excited to be planning a cruise on one of these ships. Thanks 🙏

I used to work on the SS Anne. My fondest memories were of helping the captain overcome his seasickness. As a reward he taught me how to Cut. And ive been teaching his technique ever since.

Spend most my working life at sea (engineer) no regrets.A good ship is a tight clean ship.Indeed crew team always risk.Nonperformers were send home.

A very fair assessment, well done !