I Took The Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise (On an Old Ship)

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I’m currently onboard an all-inclusive weekend cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I’m sailing on started her life with Celebrity Cruises and now is a completely adult-only ship where everything, including alcohol, is included.
Being adult-only was one of the things that first attracted me to this cruise. I wanted to cruise with my friend and because of her work, we had to stick to the school holidays. When I saw this short 4-night cruise sailing from Spain advertised from £600 ($740) I thought this would be the perfect time to give it a go. In reality, as with most cruises, I did end up paying more than that.
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I knew that this cruise might turn into a bit of a booze cruise given the unlimited alcohol, I wasn’t sure if 4 days would be long enough, and as this would be my friend's first cruise as an adult, I hoped that my choice wouldn’t let her down. Some of the reviews made it sound awful as they always do.
We flew to Palma in Majorca to board the ship and all of our transfers and flights were included with the cruise fare. As soon as we got off the plane we were met by the Marella representative and put on our coach, it was very easy and our suitcases were taken from the bus to the ship for us. We boarded the ship at 8pm which wasn’t ideal as it did feel like we were missing that first day but because the flights came with the cruise there wasn’t much that we could do about that. I did meet people on the ship who had been onboard since 2pm which I’m very envious about but we were just very excited to get onboard by this point.
The ship that we were boarding was Marella Explorer 2, she started her life as the Celebrity Century way back in 1995 and she’s less than half the size of the current biggest cruise ship in the world. There aren’t many cruise ships this old still sailing so I was interested to see if she would feel her age. I’d booked a quirky cabin too which you don’t find on modern cruise ships.
When we walked into the ship we decided to head straight up the stairs to find our cabin. The main thing on our minds at this point was food because we’d been travelling since lunchtime but we wanted to drop off our bags first. It certainly was strange having our first look at the ship in the dark but each bar that we passed was decorated in a completely different theme to the last, which I really liked. I don’t have a great sense of direction and I need things to have very obvious themes so I know what they are, for example, if you said you’d meet me in the golf bar on this ship, there would be no confusion.
Heading up to the buffet, I was impressed with the layout and the design. The buffet actually goes all the way around the back of the ship and it was here that we got our first glimpse of the included drinks.
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[@EmmaCruises]

Check out the same cruise in November, it's £550 including flights from the UK. Not bad at all. (affiliate) tui-uk.7cnq.net/R5k3vb 😇🥳 I tried the river cruise version of this trip, check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDCXpWGnbWMgtUsi=PyfXaLP-zu8-vpRT Wondering what a themed cruise would be like? Here's my 90s cruise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLZZIScdrmjeacsi=bKTa7tb1MOlziP3h 🥰😎

[@Ironic-Social-Phobia]

In your other video you asked what the ◇ icon meant on the room layout. On other ship layouts it seems to signify 6 berth so * ◇ would be 4-6 berths?

[@dexdexter65]

Hi Emma thank you for the great content as always. I have a question and I’m sorry I’m sure you have been asked this a million times before,,,,,do you have an insurance company that you would recommend for cruisers? I have been using the same one for years and never had to claim but we have been cruising now for the past 4 years and after a quick conversation with the company I realised they don’t cover any cruising issues.

[@EmmaCruises]

@@dexdexter65 Hellooooo, my cruise travel insurance guide (including recommendations and step by step instructions) is here: emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳

[@DavidSmith-wp2zb]

I remember the head shave and the grow back!

[@richardnorth2762]

Is there anything similar that would be suitable for somebody who uses a heavy, non-folding powered wheelchair that can't (usually) get onto a coach for transfers etc?

[@jonjimihendrix]

“I don’t want to win the game I am playing because that would involve public recognition” might be the most British thing I’ve ever heard. Thanks Emma! This ship reminds me of Norwegian’s Jewel class.

[@CruiseDude1]

Emma, thank you for being one of the very few KZbinrs creating original content instead of recycling 25 things to buy on Amazon before your cruise, or sensationalized bad things happening to cruisers.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, thank you! Theres definitely a place for that kind of content but it isn't very me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@Valerieesquilin]

Yessssss this!!!

[@logicgirl100]

I second that! I booked a cruise because of your channel and I can’t wait!

[@dkmm5037]

Agree!!! Like: pack clothes...!

[@angelagaare5442]

So true!

[@HoJSimpson]

When you said that older ships seem to have more outdoor space per person it really clicked with me. All the new ships seem to sacrifice communal spaces for these up charge higher tier amenities. It's kinda sad to see that trend. I mean Norwegian has a literal ship in the ship as it's top tier. So the experience for the non premium cruiser gets actually worse.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, I think so too!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@looloo4029]

I don’t even know what that means! 😂😂😂 PS I have never been on a cruise 🚢.

[@HoJSimpson]

@@looloo4029 haha it means that the big modern ships seem to follow the trend of sacrificing spaces open for everyone for spaces that can only be accessed by guests booking the higher tiers. So the spaces accessible for the regular passenger are less even tho the ship is bigger.

[@jurgenkoks9142]

@@HoJSimpson thats what they might call it, but at the end of the day its basically the class system making a comeback where if you aint want to spend the money you aint welcome with the " rich " folk.

[@car7605]

For Norwegian, especially the Prima class, I totally agree ! But for the biggest ships, like the Icon and Oasis class, I believe you have a lot of free outdoor space, but these ships definitely aren’t for everyone…

[@CariHere]

My mum recognizes some of the spaces on the ship from over 20 years ago 🤭 She's surprised they were able to renovate it to this level

[@EmmaCruises]

They really did renovate it top to bottom! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@penelopemicklethwaite8161]

Been watching/ subscribed to you since way before your 'head shave'! You did a brilliant job! Did our first Marella in January (Canaries on Explorer) we were very impressed with how easy everything was & how lovely & friendly all the crew were including the Officers & Captain! Very large outside Cabin, on the side right under the bridge, really comfy & 'homely'. Would rather have the 'shabby chic' & friendly & 'all in' than the 'glitz & glamour' of MSC (lovely room stewards & wait staff but arrogant officers!) where everything is extra! Thank you for getting us into cruising Emma! ( YES! all your fault! now done eight and addicted!) Keep up the good work!

[@EmmaCruises]

So glad you had a lovely time! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@socialdgirl011]

I don't drink or cruise but this sounds a lot more inviting and comfortable then the huge cruise ships that feel like a new museum or an amusement park. It seems like it would be more like visiting an old friend where you can just kick off your shoes and relax.

[@jamescraighead9965]

I like that Emma does cruises that are accessible to the every day person. Not “I go in the worlds most expensive cruise”. Thank you Emma, love your channel!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@Kopana1210]

This video appeared in my queue today, and I decided to watch it because I have seen (and loved) so many other of your videos. As a novice to cruising, I have learned so much from you! Thank you for sharing your content with the world. People are so weird, and I truly hope that you let the mean comments fall right off of you.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, you are very kind. Try to! :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, I really do love Marella Cruises - I find their fares are SUCH good value!

[@EmmaCruises]

Marella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ayyyyyy, under my Marellaaa. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@davidknox5929]

Me too

[@emman6941]

Really? I think they are not as reasonable as they used to be.

[@alandavies1054]

Good and fair video…we sailed on Explorer 2 in 2023…our first cruise and we loved it…so much so that in September 2024 we are going on the Discovery for our second cruise 👍😎

[@architect2582]

We were in the audience for your 2018 charity head shave on Marella Discovery and have followed your channel since then. Best cruise videos!

[@EmmaCruises]

You were?! Oh my amazing, that was so funny to me because the people there hadn't come to see me they'd come to see the show, so they were looking at me like x_O. ha ha, thank you!!

[@keithwinters3031]

This makes me want to go. Older style ship...love it. Really cool. Thanks for the insight.

[@truthseekingcanadian5864]

Cruise tip: get used to sleeping with a noise making machine. Then take it on your cruise. Game changer for me. Kids were very loud in the next cabin, but i just had my river flowing. lol

[@AltRockLover]

Wow what a surprise! I've been on about 20 cruises give or take, mostly on NCL, but also a few on Carnival and Holland America, and I think this ship is one of the nicest I've seen! I love the modern decor, the colors, it seems bright and cheery. I'm also a fan of smaller ships, which are harder to find it seems unless you book with a company like Viking, which I can't afford. But I would LOVE cruise on a ship like yours! Really great video, I always enjoy watching your content. Cheers from NYC.

[@thornton]

Me and the boys on our way to be the first ones boarding the spoons cruise 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, lets go!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@kontzel]

... American here. "Spoons" like the card game? Or is this something else?

[@cookiehuntress4173]

@@kontzel It's a restaurant chain in the UK.

[@mihohobaba]

@@cookiehuntress4173 Restaurant? mmmm....I don't think so

[@niro571]

​@@cookiehuntress4173Think this is the first time I've heard of spoons referred to as a "restaurant chain" 🤣

[@kevinralph5305]

My Wife booked a weeks cruise on this ship celebratingmy 60th, brilliant one of the best holidays we had the fact we didn't have to put up with kids was a bonus.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thanks Emma. It looks very nice. Better than the new monsters now.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@borris542]

I cruise with tui and i have to say they are not for everyone some people want a more fancy experience and these ships aint it but they are the most cheerful they ships ive been on the working mans cruiseship

[@bwhitetemp]

We cruised on that ship when it was the Celebrity Century back in 2013. It was an adults only, clothing optional cruise in the Caribbean. Fun times.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh wow!! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@uncleenore]

Emma, I need a suggestion or two. Wife and I would like to go on a cruise, but we don't care where we go. We don't plan on getting off the ship. Eat, drink, read, nap, look at water...that's all we're interested in for a couple weeks or so. Suggestions?

[@EmmaCruises]

Hellooo! If you go to EmmaCruises.com and download my free guide it compares all major cruise lines on things like dining, entertainment etc. That should give you an idea on where to start, my free emails will then talk about how to book, what to do onboard etc. 👍🏼

[@haroldbetterson1877]

Wetherspoons cruises? Count me in!!!

[@Shinzy91]

Great and honest review! Look forward to watching your others! We've got a Marella Cruise booked for our honeymoon next year, but it's on Voyager instead. Also - totally agree with the hop on hop off buses in Barcelona! We used the BusTuristic ones thankfully and they did stick to the map lol

[@richscary]

Great to hear that Americans can start to book Marella now! If we (Americans) wanted to book do we need to go through your UK rep Emma or could we use your US rep Dan? Thanks!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey hey! Neither actually, well, I think my US team could help but it's actually cheaper to book direct with Marella on the website/by phone. They're the only cruise line like that that I know of, it's very weird. But I usually suggest book direct because it's a package anyway. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@kycongamingandsports5693]

@@EmmaCruisesI tried but I only saw ones that included flight packages from UK

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh yeah, best thing is to phone them although I think you can book cruise only on the website? This is why I usually like to recommend travel agents but they make it difficult ha ha.

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

i’d book this cruise! seen enough space for me to move around & it kind of feels like a mall… only thing is, that pool isn’t really inviting & the selling point for me is usually the water activities & room/view

[@EmmaCruises]

It really wasn't warm enough for that on this cruise, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

I've been on this ship in the past and the pool is actually fine. It's a salter water pool that is large enough and deep enough that you could play water polo in if you desired.

[@CruisingTipsDotCom]

This sounds like a wonderful little voyage. I don't really like "party cruises," as they tend to bring out the worst in people. But it seems as if you landed on a lovely trip! I very much like the game "How Long Until I Hear the Greatest Showman." I may have to steal that when I do MSC Meraviglia in a few months.

[@ann-mariemeyers9978]

We sailed on one of this ships sister ships with Celebrity Cruises in the early 2000s. Our ship looked quite similar, only bigger and not so boxy.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Looks like a great ship, Emma! And that's a great price for what you get! I would definitely take this cruise!

[@gazstaf]

I sailed on her sister ship Galaxy back in 2008 on the Mediterranean From what I recall it was a nice ship then Good review Emma

[@jamesbainton]

2:55 - those don't look like chips...🤣

[@EmmaCruises]

Errr.. ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jamesbainton]

@@EmmaCruises It's the North Americanism of the week 🫢

[@bookaddict209]

For that price this cruise was an absolute steal! I love your videos so much and I hope to cruise within the next few years

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@doctorderpage2848]

Adult-only seems like a spectacular indulgence.

[@prudencepineapple9448]

8:58 9:10 who else paused the video to see what's on the menu??!! Yes Emma, I remember you having your hair 'sheared' like a sheep. Then I watched as your hair grew. I can't believe it's been that long. Kudos to you, Emma!!

[@MegaRetr]

This was a well spoken, interesting video )))

[@JaySteetsArt]

One missing puzzle piece?? OCD Activated!! 🤣

[@EmmaCruises]

Annoying right?!! ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jolene54]

I did a great California Coastal cruise when that was Celebrity Century. As you mentioned, it looked nothing like it is now.

[@EmmaCruises]

Sounds good! 😁🥳

[@cassiethecat1772]

My forthcoming cruise is on the Emerald Azzura in the Carribean. No bingo no Karaoke no crazy golf. Bliss.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oo yes I saw on her last year! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@philipluff454]

Hello Emma, I am not well enough to go on a cruise, however my partner and I love to see your films, sorry but we are soo nosey ! Keep it up, well done

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@brentea65]

Can't wait for you to describe Pontins...I'm a dancer that's gutted they closed

[@paulmason7624]

Loved this little cruise. Remember the rain in Valencia again now! Good to meet you.

[@EmmaCruises]

So lovely to meet you too!! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@paulmason7624]

@@EmmaCruises oh. And the Squid and Anchor? We know this as Waterspoons 😂 Off on another Marella in Oct. Love em.

[@Jammeraz1955]

I remember you getting your head shaved and you wearing a long blond wig! Thanks for your videos. I've been trying to buy a Captain Hudson cat.

[@peterclarkson7317]

Another great vlog. Just went back 5 years in your video's to find the mentioned head shave. Very brave and you still looked good afterwards, well done for raising so much for a great cause. In that you mentioed doing a followup of pictures showing your returning hair, but couldn't find it. Was that canceled as it was around covid?. Did our first cruise on Discovery in April, 2 weeks Carribean. Loved it. Will be doing more in the future. Maybe Asia.

[@EmmaCruises]

Helllooo, I don't remembe that to be honest. but in all my old videos you can see my hair growing back, ha ha. When I did the shave the 2nd time I wore wigs for a little bit. So glad you enjoyed your cruise!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@abrahamk9]

This cruise sounds like a great value

[@EmmaCruises]

It was great fun! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@marlaynaniechciol3034]

Thank you for always making such wonderful videos! You always do such an awesome job describing everything and sprinkling bits of humour. I love watching your content and hope you can continue making more great videos. Have the best day! :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much you are very kind! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@eeffiieejj]

I would love to go with Marella, but they only fly out of England/UK. So I would need to travel to London just to fly somewhere else. Chances of having many non-brits join these cruises are small because of that I think

[@stephanguitar9778]

Promenade deck is a big plus.

[@russpalmeri]

I couldn’t understand what you were saying when you said the only thing more British would be to change the pub into a ?? The automatic captioning said “Weather spoon” ! Love your cruise videos.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yess that's it. A chain of pub here in the UK known for being very cheap, but I think tasty ;) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 Thank you! 😁❤️

[@juliewilson3237]

We loved cruising on this ship, we found the staff so friendly and the ship itself was really lovely . In the cabins the wood was an older looking orange / pine colour which aged it slightly but it was perfectly fine We would definitely cruise with Marella again . I can remember you having your first hair shaving experience Emma can’t believe that was years ago , luckily you have a nice shaped head lol 🤣😉x

[@EmmaCruises]

Such a relief that was!!! ha ha. Thanks so much for sticking around again and again. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@juliewilson3237]

@@EmmaCruises😜pleasure x

[@loissartori8701]

I did see your head shave video. (Was that during the not just for old people days?!) I thought you looked absolutely beautiful! Lois 😊

[@EmmaCruises]

Yes! The first time it was ha ha. Thank you! 😁❤️

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Emma, My name is Lin, I have just subscribed to your channel 👍 & I would just like to say a very big thank you for sharing a really lovely very well commented video all about the Marella Explorer 2 you posted 1 months ago I found your video so interesting the only thing that worried me in your video was when you said the ship was very rocky when you started off 😬 I was just wondering if that was al all normal all the best Emma & once again Thank you for a real lovely video 💖🙂

[@ameliae3709]

Went on this ship for Christmas and they couldn’t do enough, although apparently the booze fuelled guests caused a bit of trouble before we arrived and a member of staff was assaulted. The ship was clearly a little dated but absolutely immaculate

[@caraoleary3789]

Great video. I remember the head shave event.

[@EmmaCruises]

Amazing!! So so long ago. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@PakaBubi]

God. I worked on that ship 22 years ago when she was still Century. Pity they remodeled the main dining room. It used to have lovely art deco style dark wood finish

[@laurenschenck5355]

Excellent review Emma! Love it 🌊🌞🌺🌊🌊🛳️🛳️🛳️🌊🌞🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@darrenhartley]

‘spoons needs to be a future British-ism 😅👌🏻

[@poepflater]

12 poinds a day for soda? Jeeebus I could buy snacks for a week with that. Last time I was on a cruise was around the year 2000. We really loved it, and picked up so much weight from all the food.

[@corvetteguy5440]

Many cruises now force you to use their app to get their excursion tickets etc.. need phone

[@speedtrap63]

I remember your first head shave! To do it on stage shows a level of confidence that is epic! Cheers!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Glad you had amazing time time 🛳️🌊🌊🌺🌞🌺🌺🛳️🌺🌺🌺🌊🌺🌞🛳️

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@oritb7048]

I like these smaller ships better. They remind me of the series The Love Boat. The new ships just stress me out

[@EmmaCruises]

Awwh, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@sanktpaulidude4305]

Das ist das alte „Mein Schiff 1“ 😂🥰

[@bryanhyde8850]

Yes Valencia and Barcelona are great places to visit.

[@EmmaCruises]

The best!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@mistywolf312]

spoons on ships, I was laughing so hard, I wonder if they would go for authenticity and pre-soak the carpets in beer so they are sticky.

[@stuartbuxton2546]

Only ever been on one cruise but really like your channel - thank you

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@SailorDisco]

I can tell that ship is from the 90s. It looks like a mall. I mean that a good way.

[@claraf7279]

have you ever tried Mein Schiff? It´s German and owned by Tui, but sort of fancier than what you are showing from this Tui Cruise!

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I think the ship looks wonderful. I hate the trend of floating cities

[@hphotographyhaydinarnold2128]

Cruise 🚢 ships are like Butlins on a boat , restaurants , swimming pools slides , entertainment, go karts it’s literally the same haha Butlins have hotels and premium apartments what look like cruise ship accommodation 😅

[@ianmc3672]

Going on there again soon , can’t wait ! I like the way Marella look after the solo passengers on board,just a shame they charge so much for a solo passenger.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooo, good to know about how they are for solos! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@HubbaHubba64]

Try Passion for Cruises its a solo traveller group that gets cruises a lot cheaper than booking through TUI

[@ianmc3672]

@@HubbaHubba64 thank you , I will have to have a look at them 👍

[@HubbaHubba64]

@@ianmc3672 I have been a solo cruiser for years and mainly with Marella , i only heard about PFC on my last cruise which was on the Discovery trans Atlantic from Barbados to Marmaris .

[@MrToddy31]

Great work Emma

[@johnskelton3493]

We sailed on her and were not impressed. We never found a quiet corner on the ship, everywhere had piped Muzak which was very intrusive. We could not control the air con in our cabin which was freezing for three days until it was repaired although they gave us some OBS compensate

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha, never heard any Muzak! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@MartySulls]

I wouldn't call Butlins THAT affordable these days. lol. Love the vid.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh yeah that was a debate for me do I say that.. ha ha. I googled it and it was the definition I think!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 Cheaper to cruise half the time!

[@MartySulls]

@@EmmaCruises 😅🤣

[@raydegs1602]

Went on it in april.best cruise so far 👍

[@TrumanKelley]

Emma, what is your favorite cruise ship. I had the idea of a cruise that did Miami keawest and Nassau leaving from Charleston on Norwegian jade.

[@gregfredericks5201]

Been with since you had your charity head shave. Keep up the great work, videos. :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Such a long time!! Thanks for sticking around. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Miss Emma, Yes I remember when you "Had No Hair !!" Were you exhausted when you created this video ? It seemed you really "Dialed down the speed of delivery!!" he he he he I think a weekend "All Inclusive alcohol cruise" on Marella, is far different from a "Booze Cruise" on Carnival. I know, I've been on a few !!

[@EmmaCruises]

Noo that's just how I was in 2018 before I spent years perfecting the KZbin voice and over exagurated gestures! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@KayakTN]

I've never heard of Butlin's but I have heard of Pontin's. 😄

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, similar idea!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@tonkysue207]

Always full of information 💜uk

[@TheOne-pv4rz]

So you don't like Bingo because you might need to shout you won, but you do like karaoke which is basically standing in the spotlight and singing/shouting a whole song lol. Love your vids btw.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh no I've never ever sung at karaoke, I like to watch! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@RobertRoberts329]

What is it about Emma that is so... irresistible? :)

[@EmmaCruises]

That's what my cat Hudson says when I have dreamies cat treats dust on my hands! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@JosephDickersonUX]

(Emma embarks on any cruise) "So, where are the cookies?" (Emma finds cookies) "Achievement: Unlocked."

[@EmmaCruises]

✅✅✅

[@joeholbrook7560]

I went on that ship in the Caribbean 2 or 3 years ago

[@nicev4313]

I love your content 🎉

[@brianm2129]

Not a budget cruise ? Dam I'd love to find a deal like that in North America.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@alantranton2271]

Cans of soda !?! You mean fizzy juice,no?

[@davidbandler]

$12 is the cost of 24 cans (sold as a 24-can case of 12 ounce/355 mL cans) of Coca-cola and pretty much every name brand Soda Pop here in the Central part of the USA. Paying that price just to get canned Soda daily is insane; fountain can actually be better if the mix isn't too sweet. Unless you have Diabetes and plan to drink 24 cans per person per day, that is a HORRIBLE upgrade.

[@nicolad8822]

You’re getting alcohol and other things too?

[@davidbandler]

I can't speak for the economy on the Coasts of the USA, but in the Central parts the costs of alcohol and junk food and extras is negligible. Price per ounce, soda pop is probably more expensive than most alcohol (corn syrup being more valuable as ethanol + political wars on sugar). Talking the war on junk - a tiny 4 ounce bag of chips is now $10; so maybe if there was all you can eat crisps too... For what the $12 daily per person surcharge provides, there is no value added - from an American consumer perspective. I would have to check, but I'm sure everything but alcohol would be "all inclusive" from an American line (resorts, etc. too offering similar accommodations/services). Alcohol being inclusive in the US (except for maybe in Vegas) is usually impacted by our legal restrictions; if regulations disappeared I'm sure there'd lots of cheap packages that included all you can drink alcohol. So there is a slight cultural-economic difference in what a consumer expects or is willing to pay for here. ** To add a caveat, here in the USA McDonald's has announced its eliminating the self-service all you can drink soda pop in every location (the first to do so), so there might eventually be a cultural shift if other retailers follow suit; (likely not) as American consumers get angry when a company takes away what they're paying for anyways (the costs of all-you-can-drink are always factored into the price of everything else.) Consumers hate shrinkflation and greedy corporations. The costs of corn syrup and junk food are completely artificially inflated.

[@lizichell2]

Oooooh 600. Cheap. Oh. My cabin is above the all night club and below the all day club

[@lizichell2]

With the kids club on the left and bowling karaoke on the right

[@DB-zp9un]

I just wanna shout out that awesome beard the fellow is rocking as he’s walking towards the front of the theater around 13:30 lol.. impressive sir

[@EmmaCruises]

Wow what a legend! ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@petermiddo]

Oh god! Fosters? My uncle has a horse who drinks any beer but Foster. This proves nobody in Australia drinks Fosters, not even the horses.

[@bennym1956]

No need to watch, never getting on a cruise or ship ! Gave you an upvote though !

[@Christina-ge3xr]

I wish these smaller ships were available from an American port.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@IsaacS1]

Oh wow, Emma Cruises 😘

[@andyonions7864]

It was all going OKish (apaprt from dodgy looking food) until we got to Butlinsesque...

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@davidknox5929]

Food is much better than Emma makes out!

[@PABBYUK]

We've just done 2 weeks on that ship in a rear cabin just 2 doors from yours. It definitely suffered from engine vibration a couple of times when either arriving at or leaving port, but this was to be expected really seeing as we were directly above the propellers, and it didn't affect us in any way. As for the Marella experience - we love them! This was our 4th cruise with them in just less than 12 months and we can't wait for the next one!

[@EmmaCruises]

So glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@kevanhubbard9673]

That ship 🚢 looks ok but more of a long distance ferry feel to the public areas i think?

[@EmmaCruises]

I've never been on a ferry this nice but maybe! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@krispysox]

I was enjoying the video but then you had to go and put brocolli next to pizza ;)

[@EmmaCruises]

Put it on the pizza I would! Then dip in ketchup!! ;)

[@krispysox]

@@EmmaCruises 😱🤭

[@vh04863]

looks really nice

[@RegenTonnenEnte]

A cruise is pretty much the worst way to spend a vacation second only to a camping holiday in the desert.

[@helengraham7472]

And what is your experience of cruising?

[@R17-k4u]

Next port, kicked off ship! Ship jail until next port! Banned for life! Fined $2000. For the guilty party.

[@portfarm]

Upgrade drinks package? £12 a day? Treat yourself? You have changed…!

[@EmmaCruises]

Crazy aren't I? Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼