I Spent a Week on 1930s River Cruise Ship

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Emma Cruises

Emma Cruises

Күн бұрын

This is the Merlijn, she was built in 1930 to transport sand and she will be my home for the next week. We’re sailing 420km across Germany and I’ll be sharing the ship with only 23 other guests. I’ll show you what it’s like to live on a Barge, what we eat, where we sleep and how a brilliant Husband and Wife team run this business with just 4 other crew members, oh and their dog, Sacha. We can’t forget Sacha.
This cruise was anything but ordinary, and our time on land was mostly spent on bikes cycling each day through German towns and the countryside. The time on the bike definitely was a challenge for me but we saw some bizarre and incredible things along the way that distracted me from just how long I’d spent on the saddle.
Our cruise began in Dusseldorf on the bank of the Rhine river.
Usually when you board a cruise you have to start your journey by going through security and standing in lots of queues, but that isn’t what happened on the Merlijn.
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When we walked down to the river edge the Merlijn was already waiting for us. There's no big cruise terminal or buildings the ships just dock on the river's edge. The ship looked beautiful, the paint looked flawless and compared to the other river ships that were around, to me the Merlijn looked tiny. You would NEVER know that she was almost 100 years old though, I’m sure shes had about 100 fresh coats of paint in that time.
We walked right onto the ship and that was it, our cruise could begin! One small step for me, a giant leap for my cruise, or something like that.
I was taking this cruise with my Dad and was really looking forward to spending the week together. It’s very rare that I spend much time with just my dad by himself so I was hoping that he would enjoy the week as much as I thought he would. I’d booked this cruise for us about a year in advance and had spent the last year telling him how much he’d like it, so I really needed it to be good.
We chatted to the other guests on the open deck area and I found out that there were people onboard from the USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil and me and my dad were there representing the UK. The front terrace area was beautifully decorated with little flowers and lots of comfy seats.
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@incurableromantic4006
@incurableromantic4006 Жыл бұрын
I love that you're highlighting such a small independent company, in an industry dominated by these leviathan ships owned by huge venture capital firms.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
It is really really lovely to cruise with a family run business, you see how much they really care and it makes a big difference 😀
@Laguns-ij4hn
@Laguns-ij4hn Жыл бұрын
​@@EmmaCruisesthis looks like so much fun!
@prgnsean
@prgnsean Жыл бұрын
My wife and I were SO DISAPPOINTED - we JUST missed you! We hopped on the Merlijn right after you left, on the Mittellandkanal across from the VW Autostadt. We booked the Merlijn based on your video from last year. It was amazing as we went from Wolfsburg to Berlin. I think everyone on the ship had seen your video and were there based on your experience!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh!!!! Ha ha. I love that. Hope you enjoyed it as much as me!! ❤️❤️❤️
@bevricker4812
@bevricker4812 8 ай бұрын
Skiving? We call it a mental health day. I like bunking in too that is a jammie day (pajamas)
@LuckyJones-7
@LuckyJones-7 Жыл бұрын
You have an uncanny gift for talking. No "ah"s or "um"s, no hesitation in your speech. I'm in awe. Love listening to you.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Lots of practise 🤣
@UDPride
@UDPride Жыл бұрын
Its obvious Emma LOVED this cruise and would probably book it again in a heartbeat. Havent seen her this surprised and excited to talk about a river boat cruise like this in a long time. When you get on a boat this small and the owners are also doing the dishes, you realize they cannot compete on price with the bigger cruise companies so they win you over with service and hospitality. Seems like they won the entire guests over.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
🥹❤️
@tabithag6523
@tabithag6523 Жыл бұрын
Sasha is so pure 😭😭 what a good life for a dog and a wonderful addition for guests.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
I know right!! The dream life. 🤣🐶
@williamdrake2315
@williamdrake2315 Жыл бұрын
The on.y thing i ever miss on a trip is my dog. Having Sasha would help with my missing my ruffers.
@jenstravelblog
@jenstravelblog 25 күн бұрын
What a cute little ship. A cyclist dream cruise! The food looks 10 times better than a lot of the big cruise ships. I loved this experience for you and your dad 🫶🏻
@hannahrobertson31
@hannahrobertson31 Жыл бұрын
I find it absolutely adorable that they have their own Captain Hudson!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Cute right? 😀🥹
@AllTheHappySquirrels
@AllTheHappySquirrels 11 ай бұрын
My husband loves cycling, I will occasionally suffer the saddle for his benefit. This looks like it would be an excellent introduction to cruising for both of us. He could have people to cycle with, I could see lots of sights onboard, on foot, or on a bike. And neither of us would be overwhelmed by large crowds. Plus supporting a family-run small business! Thanks, Emma!
@Cloxxki
@Cloxxki 9 ай бұрын
Do it! Book the e-bike and when your bum needs a rest, skip the day. Seems epic to have the ship to yourself making it to the next place where the cyclist hop back on.
@heyytwo
@heyytwo Жыл бұрын
Its always a good day whem emma posted
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Woah so fast!! In the first minute. Ha ha. Thank you! 😁❤️
@stabbitystab
@stabbitystab Жыл бұрын
Whenever Emma posts you can guarantee it’s going to be good quality and interesting
@karipreston1204
@karipreston1204 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@EricaWeida
@EricaWeida Жыл бұрын
Emma - found your channel during covid and while I have no desire to do an ocean cruise, I’ve enjoyed watching your experiences. When I found the original video you did on the Merlijin last summer I decided that this was the cruise for me. My husband and I are going next week and I am very excited. Thank you so much for sharing your passion for cruises.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yessss!!! Have the best time ever. You’ll know what to expect now for sure 🤣
@denisevillemure4034
@denisevillemure4034 Жыл бұрын
Are you onboard the Merlijn July 8-15?
@TVHouseHistorian
@TVHouseHistorian Жыл бұрын
I can’t get over the atrium ceiling inside the lounge. What an AB-SOLUTELY lovely, intimate space. So much natural light in the day, and such a lovely space to be in at night. What a marvelous experience.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
So lovely isn’t it? 😀💕
@EricAlainDufresne
@EricAlainDufresne Жыл бұрын
We used the term "skiving" quite a lot in the Royal Canadian Navy. If you were identified as a "skiver", you were known to avoid work.
@SunnyTravels
@SunnyTravels Жыл бұрын
Emma, I loved this video so much! Thank you for making it! That sounds like an excellent time, and a bike-and-barge cruise is now on my itinerary!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Awwwwh Justin!! Thanks so much.
@Hoosier_man01
@Hoosier_man01 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather just died and this was the first things that’s made me really happy in almost a week. Thank you Emma
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. Thank you for taking the time to write this, this makes the editing worth it! Ha ha. Hope you are doing okay. ❤️
@RebelPickle
@RebelPickle Жыл бұрын
It looks like such a unique cruising opportunity! Thank you for sharing your experience. Your delivery and ability to tell a story is absolutely delightful.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@mandybling
@mandybling Жыл бұрын
I started watching your channel last year and it's convinced my husband and I to go on a European river cruise at some point. It just looks far more intimate than a sea one.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@jasonsumma1530
@jasonsumma1530 Жыл бұрын
So glad you had a father daughter cruise. I hope it brought you two closer. Did the barge owners remember you from last year? At least you were better prepared, equipment wise, this time around AND your camera\phone survived unlike last year. I can't believe it been a year since you been on this cruise which means I've been following you for at least a year.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Oh yes it was like seeing old friends again, loved it! 😀🙏 Yep!! My hairs so different in this one. 🤣
@gillsinclair6927
@gillsinclair6927 6 ай бұрын
Great to see the small boats highlighted. It proves that not all cruises are on huge ships.
@jaysimmons9598
@jaysimmons9598 Жыл бұрын
Emma, thank you for sharing this!! You always brighten my day when you share your amazing travels!!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jay! Appreciate it. ❤️❤️
@gayzell850
@gayzell850 Жыл бұрын
My oh my! I love river cruising. This looks fantastic! I now know what my next vacay will be. I'm going to start saving and practicing my bike-riding right now.
@Trektrendy
@Trektrendy Жыл бұрын
Have so been looking forward to watching this one! Plus trips with family are the best :)
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Oh heeeeyyyyyyyyy you!!!!!
@PortsladeBySea
@PortsladeBySea Жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog. Your Dad did an amazing job enjoying all that cycling. It’s funny to think that when you had a well earned rest day he carried on cycling! My wife and I have owned e-bikes for many years. They make cycling up the big hills in Brighton easy to climb. Must admit other road users in the UK are much less bike friendly 🫢🚴🏽‍♂️🏥 In 2025 we are going on a Viking River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel and have booked a houseboat in Amsterdam for two nights before we board the river boat. Can’t wait! 👍
@farab4391
@farab4391 Жыл бұрын
This looked so cool. So different from a typical cruise that calling it a cruise doesn't really describe what it is. And they had a Captain Hudson !!! 😃
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yess!! 🤣🤣🤣
@jshoe2490
@jshoe2490 Жыл бұрын
This was an impressive video! So many new topics, like logistics. Really enjoyed it. Do more like this. Maybe on other continents?
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 😀
@johnwelch5132
@johnwelch5132 Жыл бұрын
Sasha is a beautiful dog. Deserves her own channel.
@jolo3118
@jolo3118 Жыл бұрын
This is my IDEAL cruise, and ive never even been on one, but my mind is made up, THIS is the one! Edit: minus the cycling. 😬
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ha ha!! :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@fragalot1964
@fragalot1964 Жыл бұрын
Hi Emma, Thank you for this nice video. We have booked a week on this ship after watching your video last year. We will cycle from Vienna to Passau in August.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yay!! Tell Coen and Cristina I say hi!! And Sacha!! 😀💕
@carolfinnis6152
@carolfinnis6152 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma for another great and informative video and congratulations to you and your Dad for coping with the saddle for all those miles ❤
@Trudloops
@Trudloops Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this long-awaited video. It was worth the wait. As usual, I felt like I was on the barge/ship with you. Your video footage and commentary are so engaging. I can relate to the burning thighs. This is an amazing adventure.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ha ha!! Thank you so much 🥹
@davidponseigo8811
@davidponseigo8811 Жыл бұрын
Please appreciate and enjoy your time with your dad. I lost my dad two years ago and I miss him so much.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I try to, love travelling with my dad. Thinking of you. ❤️❤️
@deavz
@deavz Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and intimate experience, i think this looks so much more emotionally connecting to other people than other cruise experiences!! As always amazing video, love watching your material! 😊😊
@TropicLuv
@TropicLuv Жыл бұрын
What an amazing adventure! I’m too old for the cycling and doing this now but I sure wish I could’ve done it when I was younger!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@patevans3709
@patevans3709 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful trip to share with your dad! You will cherish this memory your entire life--and so will he! Thank you for sharing.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
🥹💕
@gabrieleortiz5041
@gabrieleortiz5041 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing this lovely trip with us (and your dad!). 😊
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@CaptainGyro
@CaptainGyro 8 ай бұрын
Just to cruise on a ship almost 100 years old is worthy of spending a few dollars for histories sake. Great production as always Emma. Your delivery and personality is awesome. You are a credit to the crown.
@freeetosaywhatilike7473
@freeetosaywhatilike7473 Жыл бұрын
This is a 5 STAR VIDEO ON THIS BARGE nicely done .😉
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Awhhh Thank you! 😁❤️
@jmpersonal2402
@jmpersonal2402 Жыл бұрын
Great review Emma, wonderful cruise and one I should have considered when I was younger... small and friendly is so much more interesting. Be well - we follow your adventures from Australia
@douglasdangelo6755
@douglasdangelo6755 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing trip! It definitely is much different than an ocean cruise
@elnamayberry
@elnamayberry Жыл бұрын
I agree that cycling jersey pockets are the most useful things and more shirts should have them!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Agreed!!!
@sharonlarsen3642
@sharonlarsen3642 Жыл бұрын
Seeing their Captain Hudson working the pole must have been a moment for you.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Did make me laugh! 😂
@ccollins8127
@ccollins8127 Жыл бұрын
I love that the Merljin had their own Captain Hudson!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
So cute right! 😀
@EuropopTop
@EuropopTop Жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma again for another entertaining video. I love your positivity and diplomacy (!) - it’s so refreshing
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️
@patricialane7896
@patricialane7896 Жыл бұрын
Emma, I sincerely thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos and podcasts! I enjoy them so much. I’m disabled but can still walk with an assistive device. I’m really hoping to take my first cruise next year. Any suggestions for me? I love Europe and especially the UK. I’m from America as you can probably tell by my accent (lol). Thanks again and give my best to Hudson!😊
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Hey Patricia!! Thanks so much 🥹❤️ 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. ☺️👍🏼 Then if you need any personalised help, my US team are here: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 🥳🥳
@LauraNiemond
@LauraNiemond Жыл бұрын
Thank you for wisking us away from all the troubles that are facing us, in this turbulent world!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Hey Laura, thanks so much for being happy to be whisked!! 🤣❤️
@cherifurr3935
@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын
However the bikes would be a no for me! (But maybe an e-bike.😂) I supposed I could have lounged during the morning and go on the evening town tours. Nice to see the owner was so flexible with the food. I would think this was a good cruise for solos, since it was such a small group. So nice that they donated their mattresses to Ukraine. Congratulations on cycling on such a long time journey!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks lots! Yep yep 😀🙏
@sheismymom
@sheismymom Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lovely time 23 guests wow.
@silvia-d14
@silvia-d14 8 ай бұрын
Münster❤❤ my „Heimat“, it means more than just „home“. Thanks for this video, I‘m interested in river cruises. Although I‘m from Germany I haven‘t seen much of the country… The Merlijn sounds perfect for everybody who likes to spend their vacation on board a ship but also wants to discover the country by bike.
@dospalmascb
@dospalmascb 8 ай бұрын
Wow! That food looked absolutely incredible, wouldn't cope with the cycling, but the boat looks like a fantastic way to spend a week
@alexdavis5766
@alexdavis5766 Жыл бұрын
I really want to do a river cruise but sadly I doubt I’ll ever find one that’s accessible. Will have to live through these videos. Beautiful barge, so nicely decorated. That price for a 7 night cruise is AMAZING, I was genuinely expecting you to say double that and could easily see how it could be that. Wow. Such great value
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
It is tricky! Newer ships are more suitable though, the tricky thing is the top deck they don’t have elevators usually. Thanks for watching! 🥳👏🏼
@nigelparry4911
@nigelparry4911 Жыл бұрын
contacted river cruise. about wheelchair access and was told we would have to stay on lower deck.which we would miss the entertainment etc, so we now stick to the larger. ocean. cruises which has excellent wheelchair access
@barbarashuster9029
@barbarashuster9029 Жыл бұрын
This looks wonderful! We loved our river cruise!
@madiantin
@madiantin 8 ай бұрын
I call it skiving - never heard bunking off! =D I *love* the pockets on the back of my cycling jerseys! Once upon a time 25 years ago we lived in Germany. My son was 3 years old and we signed him up for a little preschool. They told me to pick him up at half ten. You can guess what happened. At 10am when I'm getting ready to pick him up and thinking I will be early, I got a phone call from a very concerned preschool who were worried I hadn't picked my son up yet. Oops. And that's where I learned that "half ten" meant nine thirty. =D. Absolutely fantastic video! Thank you! I'm sending this to my husband and fingers crossed he loves the idea too.
@incurableromantic4006
@incurableromantic4006 Жыл бұрын
If I had even the smallest capacity to cycle for long distances - this would be an amazing holiday.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@Ashley_daraz45
@Ashley_daraz45 Жыл бұрын
I love Germany there such nice people I would love to go again.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yessss, the best! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@MikeHerbstUSA
@MikeHerbstUSA 5 ай бұрын
I've only recently found your channel, and this cruise, more than any other, is REALLY exciting for us! I'd love to see more content like this - highlighting smaller and independently owned/run options. This level of intimacy and contact with the crew (and owners!) seems ideal. We'd already be thinking about booking with the Merlijn, except that my wife 100% does not ride a bike. We've now begun trying to find similar offerings, with less bicycle focus. :D
@SeanMcGuire92
@SeanMcGuire92 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool! With my asthma I couldn't do the biking, but whereas cruise ships aren't for me, I would love to do a river barge like this!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
🥹❤️
@callummacallister5691
@callummacallister5691 Жыл бұрын
It is so nice that you reply to all the comments, the cruise looks soo relaxing and an amazing experience!😊
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
I try my best! 🤣
@barbier5488
@barbier5488 Жыл бұрын
I am now tempted to book a river cruise. It seems so lovely.
@akossarfo-kantanka7231
@akossarfo-kantanka7231 Жыл бұрын
Who else stops whatever they’re doing when you see Emma posted!?
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Awhhhh, thanks so much! 🥹💕
@danielintheantipodes6741
@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын
It sounds amazing! Six people doing all that work is amazing! Thank you for the video!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@septemberclare2697
@septemberclare2697 Жыл бұрын
That looks incredible. They are going to be booked out for years!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ha ha!! They are quite far in advance already! 🤣
@Milo_1368
@Milo_1368 Жыл бұрын
This looks absolutely delightful and cozy too!
@DLFH
@DLFH Жыл бұрын
WOW Emma, first great job crushing the cycling! Cruising with such small group and a small ship seems like it would be a fun way to explore an area. I'd love to see more adventure river cruise videos. Yep when you are ditching school or work you are playing hooky in the US.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Me too!! Rivers are so fun. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@LeAnimal65
@LeAnimal65 Жыл бұрын
That boat is deceptively large. Looks cramped from the outside, but the interior shots shows quite the opposite. Looks like a real fun time!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yeah! It’s like a Tardis 😂
@markeaston7353
@markeaston7353 Жыл бұрын
Wow what an experience! I'm going to look very seriously at doing this. Thanks Emma!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@1234j
@1234j Жыл бұрын
🎉 so sensible with river water in the right place 🙌
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@maxnormal4457
@maxnormal4457 8 ай бұрын
There's also a canal that goes over a river right in Glasgow! It's called the Kelvin Aqueduct and carries the Forth and Clyde Canal over the River Kelvin.
@garylovattlovatt193
@garylovattlovatt193 Ай бұрын
Love you're vlogs. Totally professional and informative 😊😊
@Ashley_daraz45
@Ashley_daraz45 Жыл бұрын
So happy you posted a video I missed watching your videos 💗
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks lots and lots!! Appreciate it. ;D
@caitlina664
@caitlina664 Жыл бұрын
Hi Emma!! I love your videos. They bring so much joy and excitement. I've never cruised and am not a cycler, but your videos on this make it look amazing. As a side note, in NZ we use bunking too but are more likely to call it wagging. I might have to wag work and get myself over to Germany 😅
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ha ha!! Yess wag it! 🤣🤣 Thank you! 😁❤️
@RaymondMullen-t9j
@RaymondMullen-t9j Жыл бұрын
that is very '''RUSTIC ''' and seems SO FRIENDLY!! To Me thats seams to be a lot more Fun that a Big Boat River Cruise..
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
So friendly! ❤
@1234j
@1234j Жыл бұрын
❤ Excellent upload! Great concept - plus Sasha. Hope Hudson and Sasha coped with each other.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Best friends!! :D Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@cherifurr3935
@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting to see a cruise like this! Love no lines to check in. It looks really nice, and so great to be with the owners and such a small group. And I agree-why not use river water for flushing toilets!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yep! 😀💕
@nardusvdv
@nardusvdv Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Good to know there are alternative choices. BTW: "Adelaar" also means "Hard Worker", being this was a sand vehicle, I guess this translation makes more sense than "owl". Keep up the good work!!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Oh wow!! Never knew that. Brilliant. Thank you! 😁❤️
@manofsteam1
@manofsteam1 Жыл бұрын
I remember your last cruise with Coen and Christina! Seems like they enjoy running cycling river cruises.
@scruff520
@scruff520 Жыл бұрын
We'll done Emma all that cycling. Amazing video as usual. Thank you for sharing.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@sew_gal7340
@sew_gal7340 6 ай бұрын
Not a big fan of river cruises but so glad you had fun on them! It would be nice if you documented other ventures like bus rides or plane rides or do hotel reviews in various countries...mostly we / i tune in to see how your life is wandering around and adventuring! It doesnt even have to be cruising!
@Marcel_Audubon
@Marcel_Audubon 8 ай бұрын
this is by far the most tempting (for me) of all the cruises you've documented
@Cloxxki
@Cloxxki 9 ай бұрын
What a cruise, what an operation. That's not a job for the crew, it's a lifestyle. I can't understand how so many passengers and crew fit on there. Delighted to hear you've tipped the crew thoroughly. Seems a more costly option to cruise, but more of a VIP experience than you'd get even on the superyacht, in a way. And totally different waters and excursions.
@martyb3783
@martyb3783 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the detail that you include into your videos. You mention things that are very important but it would not occur to most people to even mention. Well done.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️
@blueelvewithwings
@blueelvewithwings Жыл бұрын
That looks like such a fun tour! I am so glad you liked Münster so much, that's my home town! You tend to forget how impressive the long history is if it's just the place where you or your family live, but that is indeed a great cycling area! So many good German impressions on this trip, I'm glad to hear you had a great experience!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Such a lovely place!! 🥹❤️
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
I agree, I live quite close to Stonehenge but never been, isn’t interesting to me but people come from all over to see it 🤣
@paulcooper8818
@paulcooper8818 Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic cruise report, thanks Emma.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
@ErkkiMattila
@ErkkiMattila Жыл бұрын
I really liked Hudson's brief and discreet appearance on 20:52.
@marinao730
@marinao730 7 ай бұрын
Looks like great fun. Have to add this to my travel list.
@tombirkland
@tombirkland 8 ай бұрын
I would like to try this cruise just to meet Sasha the dog. So sweet!
@anonymixx8106
@anonymixx8106 Жыл бұрын
This sounds so amazing. I would have to do the e-bike but i would love the cycling 😍 a small cruise seems so intimate and relaxed.
@MrEroshan
@MrEroshan Жыл бұрын
Happy for you and your dad.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️
@LaJuana558
@LaJuana558 8 ай бұрын
Wow! What a fun cruise!!
@phann860
@phann860 13 күн бұрын
42KM an hour on a bike, I think I would have to change my trousers. My mother in law used a bike to get into town in Ireland and one time I was asked to take it down here (She was fiercely independent and wanted to come back in her own time rather than relying on a lift back). The bike was extremely old and I hadn't ridden years, unfortunately the township was a couple of miles outside town on a elevation. I start off everything fine, come to a downward part, OK except no brakes (Apparently you back pedalled). This lady was travelling a couple of miles a day on an antique bike going up and down the hills (OK fairly small) in her 80s.
@dextervonwhiplash1755
@dextervonwhiplash1755 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great trip. I took a "large" riverboat cruise on the Rhine and it was amazing. Even cozier would be unforgettable. As long as you never cruise anything as tiny as the "Titan" I'm interested.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@KevinT3141
@KevinT3141 9 ай бұрын
We called bunking off bagging when I was in high school in Canada in the 80s. Like, "Yeah, I bagged French class today." It probably wasn't Canada-wide, but just a southwest Ontario thing. I don't even know if the kids still say it that way today, I'll have to remember to ask the rent-a-kid. Thanks for a great video Emma!
@scottlewisparsons9551
@scottlewisparsons9551 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma for a very interesting video. It looks like a very beautiful ship with a wonderful crew. I like the way the cruise was organised with the cycling tours. I am past cycling now but love the concept. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁❤️❤️❤️
@barbaralazier8352
@barbaralazier8352 Жыл бұрын
This trip looks like so much fun. The bikes make this a challenge. I think the e-bike would be a must
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
@Philipk65
@Philipk65 Жыл бұрын
You seemed like you really enjoyed this cruise. The barge looked very interesting and a cruise worth doing. Also by your video this seemed a lot more personable than large cruise ships.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
So much!! Thank you! 😁❤️
@mojosbigsticks
@mojosbigsticks Жыл бұрын
I recently took a boat down the Canal Du Midi with friends, and I think I'm hooked. Barges are amazing!
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Ooo!! Amazing! 😀🙏
@aidanflorida2334
@aidanflorida2334 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for vry interesting cruising videos, I look forward to your upcoming adventures. When I was going to school the term Skipping school was the term we used for missing a class or the whole the day.
@rcormie
@rcormie Жыл бұрын
Love this. Just added it to my bucket list for 2024.
@mrdaym
@mrdaym Жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD THEY PACKED YOU A LUNCH EACH DAY! That is too adorable.
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
I know right, so cute. Haha. Thank you! 😁❤️
@daphne8406
@daphne8406 Жыл бұрын
I rented an E-bike last year and it was the first time I was able to keep up with my BF (experienced mountain biker) in the hills without having to dismount and walk uphill 🤗 It was great! I would definately rent an E-bike again if I have to cycle in hills again 🤗
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Yesss!! Exactly! Magic aren’t they 😂❤️
@mattlostatsea
@mattlostatsea Жыл бұрын
Another great well documented video Emma x
@EmmaCruises
@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
@mitchellbarnow1709
@mitchellbarnow1709 10 ай бұрын
21:43 Emma, is this bird an eagle or a falcon? I love your videos so much and I smile the whole time, because how could one not smile when listening to your beautiful voice!
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