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Never ever leave the ship without your passports!! It’s like cruising 101. If for any reason you don’t make it back to ship on time, or you fall sick off the ship, you’re stuck without it!

That’s what I like about cruising - unpacking once, and waking up in a different place each morning. And love sea days.

The night my father died, my mother said that she never got to go on a cruise with him because he was sick for 15 years. So my wife and I bought her a cruise to Alaska. 8 of us went with her, I was bummed spending 30K on a trip what I deemed, "An Old Fogy trip." Wow was I wrong. What a blast. We all had the most fun I have ever had. When the trip was over, I wanted to climb back on the ship and go back for another two weeks.

Just an FYI tip - you should always take your passports with you when you leave the ship. If anything does happen and you find yourself being a dock runner, you are then stuck in a foreign country with no passports.

Having gone on several cruises, I believe the hole point of a cruise is to relax the mind as well as the body. Being a little bored, cut off from home life and the stress, is good for mental health. Must haves on a cruise is personal music and a couple of books.

I'm sorry you were bored. There weren't heaps of activities on my cruise/days at sea, either, but I loved just lying about on deck in the sun, relaxing, reading, taking it easy and just doing nothing. I did some aerobics and enjoyed the stationary bike whilst looking at the sea...it was amazing.

My take on this is that if you wouldn't enjoy a package tour on land, you won't enjoy it on a cruise.

In fairness, cruising isn't designed for people with babies as you cannot enjoy the various entertainment offerings. Having said that, once the youngster is five or so, most good cruise ships have activities for them. If this hasn't already been suggested, I recommend that you follow one of your British vloggers, Emma Cruises. My wife and I have been on several cruises, one of which sailed from San Diego, California to Hawaii, visited four or five islands, and then returned to San Diego. Each direction was five or six days at sea. Because of the many activities on board, we never felt bored or at a loss for something to do. One day in each direction, we just laid about our cabin and watched old movies.

Definitely do a river cruise! You wake up every morning in a different city and you can walk right off the boat into the city. We love them. Also, lovely meeting you guys at Karl’s wedding! ❤

For future reference: You can find non crowded portions of the ship. I swim early every morning before the pool is full and then hang out in the adult area of the ship. The adult only places are the best. You have your sweet cute baby this time so that's not an option on this cruise. Find the continuous decks onboard and go for a nice long walk. I have to agree that the shore trips aren't worth the cost. I usually look up things to do at each port and do my own thing. Safe travels! 💞

Not all cruise lines are the same! I love cruising and the shore excursions! Do your homework first to find one best for your needs!❤️🇨🇦

Great to see somewhere that people still respect parents with a toddler and let you go to the front of the queue 👍👍

The pool/sun tanning area looks nice. It would be really tough to be on a cruise and not drink even a little bit.. I think there are some people that would enjoy this cruise, even with it being the worst cruise possible. It's better than many people's daily realities of working nonstop. I would love a week of water views, travelling and relaxing.

I used Airalo for the first time in April when I was visiting my daughter in the UK and son in Sweden. It was so much easier than having to get new sim cards in every new country. i am 72 and this was my first overseas trip since 2015. I live in Canada.

This is where i would be more lucky, i knit, crochet and enjoy sitting in one place people watching

Unfortunately the cruise ships bring too many tourists and so the islands are overcrowded and you can’t enjoy them as they should be enjoyed.

When I was on a cruise with my grandchildren, my grandson slept in his buggy and we went to the theatre with him, no probs. Plenty things to do and sat outside at mealtimes while kids splashed about in the pool, we had a great time.

Always always take your ID/passport when you get off the ship. In most countries you're expected to carry ID at all times...and what would you do if you didn't get back to the ship in time and you have to travel home on your own?

Now you guys need to do the top rated cruise

Mykonos 1971….beautiful and rustic honeymoon spot at one of the first “resorts “ built…really just a hotel/motel style …you rode local buses with the people and chickens!!! Remembering the Saturday night gathering in the town square with families all dressed up and lovely little babies and toodlers watching people juggle and sing!!! Have often wonder what the increase in tourist traffic made for changes on the island!! It was quaint and charming…glad we just made a local boat from Athens and the rest of the 3 weeks we traveled Europe on trains or short flights!!! So glad we went then as aging had taken its toll !!!❤❤❤ lots of memories and no regrets!!

On the positive side, you had a lovely spacious cabin, a variety of food on hand 24/7, room service, a lovely balcony to sit and read, looking at the ocean, sunrise and sunsets, a chance to chill and relax on the balcony and cool breeze for evening wanders on deck. Glorious weather. What’s not to like? 😊

If you really want to experience an amazing cruise in Europe, book a cruise with Royal Caribbean on their largest ships

You'd LOVE one of the Disney Caribbean cruises. You owe it to yourself to have a no-fail, perfect, luxury cruise to REALLY get the feeling of cruising and why people do love it.

I love the days at sea, but that is because I love the peace and tranquility of just watching the ocean, reading a book, taking in a show or playing trivia. This cruise just looked packed at all the available places and boring as hell. At least you had a balcony. I always get inside staterooms and then find a place on the ship to chill. Getting off at the ports is great, but doing an excursion that is on your bucket list is fantastic. Swim with dolphins, whale watching, nature hikes, city tours. This cruise and all the late night stuff just wasn’t your cup of tea and this cruise ship just wasn’t a good fit for The Beans!!!

The ending was the funniest thing I have seen in ages. My husband and I were on the edge of our seats, brushing our teeth, and trying not to choke while someone is screaming and you mention how you’ve battled intrusive thoughts of wanting to jump over the edge 😂😂😂 these kind of prisons of the sea are not for me. How was your experience with other guests?

"Our prison on the sea!" 😂..that's one I won't forget!

Please don’t let this be your last cruise… I have been on many cruises and I will say what I just saw was the worst of the worst… I personally have never done the Alaskan cruise but I do have a friend that has she absolutely loved it..

We are BxJourneys, Jay and Luis and we are experienced. We found your channel and love your 1st cruise experience videos. If you have any questions., please let us know😊 you need to try Disney, Princess or Celebrity for a better cruise experience.

The cool thing about a cruise is you get a small taste of different cities/countries. It enables you to decide which of those countries you’d like to go back to & explore more.

Our. Worst. Nightmare! 😂😂😂 Pretty sure you were 100x more positive than we could’ve possibly been. Thanks for reinforcing our cruise beliefs 😅

We went to Norway in May with our 6yr old son. We on p&o iona and it was amazing. Beautiful ship and scenery. And the kids clubs were great 👍

You guys should definitely do an Alaskan cruise with a better company where you can pick your dining times and the activities are less cheesy. (Our first cruise was also a Costa cruise and wasn’t our cup of tea 🙈though the drink package helped) The nature you see from your balcony is incredible. We went in the last cruise of the season and were the only ship in every port and weather was great. Hope you are feeling better now Emma.

You should always take your passports with you when you get off the ship in case of an emergency

You need to go on Norwegian Cruise Line. Everything is at your own pace. No assigned meals. Order anything to the room--I have been on most major lines and NCL is by far-the best!!

My girlfriend and I had a great time literally doing nothing on a cruise. Just eating drinking and watching the ocean and views. I could see how someone who likes to keep busy and doesn't drink might hate being on a cruise!

OMG I can't help but chuckle, I was exactly the same on my first cruise. Stick with it, you will figure it all out and be seasoned cruisers before you know it!

Oh my days you guys…….this is literally my worst idea of a holiday ever😂😂😂😂 you have really provided a service with this series of vlogs. Thank you for doing this so I never ever have to 😂😂😂😂❤

My first cruise was with my family when my kids were a little older and more independent. There was a drop off daycare for my elementary school aged son, and plenty to do for my teenager. I was able to relax the most I had ever been able to since the kids had been born. No cooking, no dishes, no laundry, no cleaning, no dropping off and picking kids up from school, no homework, no worries about parking or reservations. Just relaxation! I loved it! I haven't been on one since the pandemic, because I worry about the germs, but maybe someday.

I was working on a cruise ship when the Costa Concordia sank in 2012. It is a VERY special way of life, that some love, and some cannot get behind. I wasn't up for it, a bit like you both. I wanted more to do and I missed land EVERY time we were at sea! Love your content

So lovely to see a glimpse of our home country 🇲🇹 in your video, we've been away from there for three years now but Valletta is just so charming ! Glad you enjoyed it ☺❤

I find it a bit mad that you hadn't heard about the Costa Concordia, it was such huge news at the time and for ages afterwards! Probably good you found out somewhat late in the week and not as you were boarding!

Research is your best friend. There is tons of cruise info on line and on YT. Tendering is common and Santorini has a reputation for crowds and lines. It's also very hilly. Cruising for us is about relaxing. If you want lots of activities you need to go on a larger, newer ship. But, I will say, there are activities on smaller ships too. You just have to check the schedule each day. I personally know several people who reluctantly went on a cruise because their spouse wanted to and they fell in love with it too. So, for all of you saying "never", you really don't know until you do it.

You are so sweet and honest , natural 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you for taking us with you , on all your amazing travels ❤

You NEVER leave your passport on the ship you always carry it with you. If something were to happen and you missed the ship and had to fly to the next port you would want your passport.

Oh bless you Em. I hope you recovered splendidly.🙂 x

Love your sweet family, the cruise with calm waters and weather, made it so enjoyable.❤

I hope that you feel better soon, and of course the gorgeous little Noah. 💐❤

Cruising requires lots of research before booking! There are tons of different flavors of ships/activities/itineraries/ports of call etc etc so you definitely have to do some thorough research to make sure you’re booking what suits YOU best.

I've been on one cruise. It was with Royal Caribbean and was actually pretty great. I think you'll find that the experience of cruising varies widely with the cruise line and ship. Your cabin was pretty nice, but the rest of the stuff seemed pretty boring on the ship. Not to mention trying to get everyone on and off. I bet you'll experience the same bad stuff at embarkation unless they stagger departures like some ships do. But you should try that line and see what you think. We had a great time!

I am SO glad you are ok!!! Great video. You three are up there as my absolute favorites!! Take care!! ❤

Loved your video and loved watching you two with Noah. Hope your next cruise (with a different cruise line) will be fabulous.

I have been on a couple cruises out of Long Beach California and can honestly say we had alot of fun. It was a learning experience for sure but I would advise inviting an avid cruiser along with. They can help you navigate activities based on prior experiences. Also to not drink on a cruise is an admirable lesson in self control because most of the people on a cruise it seems are there for food and drink. Great video. Noah looked like he had a stellar time.

I did an Alaska cruise but didn't see much except whales. We drove to Alaska & spent 2 months. We saw tons of wildlife & glaciers & more beauty than you can imagine!! Take your US van & drive, it's the best!!

I’ve been on 3 cruises and I love them all. I’m glad you had a good time!

i don't think that's a bad cruise it's just that you are not cruise ship people. and that's totally ok. cruise ships are to relax in a beach chair, eat lots of food, and maybe do land excursions. but if you don't enjoy staying put, then just travel by train or airplane!

Eons ago, when my late husband was in the Air Force, we went on a lovely holiday to Halkidiki, Greece. It was amazing! The resort we stayed at was called Kassandra's Palace, and the one thing I have brought with me over the years since 1982 is the poster I got from the hotel manager for "Halkidiki, the Secret Paradise of Greece" from the hotel lobby. He gave me the poster after he saved John from getting arrested for accidentally sinking a kayak when he got drunk on oozo!

Sorry you were ill. The being bored I don't understand, I would have breakfast, sit on deck and watch people and sea go by, have lunch, go to cabin and sit on balcony watch sea, go to cabin, have a sleep, have shower, get dressed for dinner..... watch the entertainment, then there are days off the ship, sorry don't understand the bored thing

First, so sorry you got sick. I have been on at least 10 Cruises and love them. My favorite vacation, everything is right there. Try a better cruise line. I love Norwegian. Baby Noah is just so adorable!!

After trying cruising with one kid and then two, doing it with none now is wonderful!!!! Still, age also calls for more chill and relax time so good book, board games and just sitting around meeting tons of interesting international people full of life stories is so much fun on a cruise. For me its not about the destination but the trips

Oh no!! You really do need to try again on a proper cruise line!! I've just taken my 43rd cruise and my Costa experience is amongst the bottom! Glad you got to enjoy the ports! So sorry you ended up with a cold Emma!

Last year my husband and I decided to go on our very first cruise from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean on the newest Royal Caribbean, it was beautiful and I was surprised that I enjoyed it so much. It’s probably difficult traveling with a baby. On our first night, 2am a teenager fell from the inside balcony…8 stories… he died instantly. It was awful…

When Noah gets a little older, you need to take him on a Disney cruise!

thanks for sharing that experience.

Have to wait for my husband to watch this but just saw the video thumbnail and noooooooo!! I’m so sorry you got sick! Never fun when it happens anyway but especially when traveling. I hope you are feeling better now. Now you all REALLY deserve a top tier cruise. Emma Cruises is a great channel. But for sure try a better rated cruise, perhaps Alaska as you said or even Norwegian fjords. Bigger ships have more to do and I’ve heard great things about Disney cruises, too. We were only on one cruise with Royal Caribbean and it was a smaller boat (we just booked it because and it was cheap) but we had fun, mostly as the ports were beaches.

For people who spend most of their time in a tiny van, I’m surprised you felt trapped & confined on the ship. Try an Alaska cruise sometime!

Thank you Emma. Please feel better 💙❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

The nice thing about cruising is you can pack just once and go to multiple countries. Pack again to go home. One bad thing is people can be so gross and pass their bugs around, especially in the buffet. Constant hand washing and sanitizing is absolutely essential (on ships or land; but, be especially vigilant on ships). People will blow their nose and then pick up the serving tongs at the buffet; I’ve seen it. The most important thing is pick a good cruise line-least expensive is definitely not the way to go.

Hello from Vancouver island…cruising to Alaska is our thing. Entirely different experience from this Costa cruise. The inside passage is filled with forests, mountains and wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, eagles, deer, bears, etc. the Alaska ports are filled with historic sites, and the excursions are breathtaking. I’ve cruised many times to Alaska, and there’s always a new adventure. Hope you give it a try.

I'd love to see you guys do a river cruise, it's the only type I fancy, smaller boat, less people and lots of wildlife. Not to mention being closer to land! *note to self... must watch someone do a river cruise soon

Thank you for letting me see Mykonos again. I was there 40 years ago. I think about it often.

Heartfelt thanks for your honesty. Had almost talked myself into cruising despite having no wish to do so. Now I don’t feel bad about not wanting to cruise. As always love seeing Noah. He’s such a little scene stealer🥰

We did our first cruise 2 years ago from Hamburg up around the Norwegian fjords, on the stunning Aida Prima. A German ship so mainly German passengers but it suited us perfectly. Loved it

I thought I wouldn’t like cruising until I took one back in 2010. And with the help of many KZbinr cruise channels like Emma Cruises and Tips For Travelers, I’m able to make my own decision with their help. And the cruise ship companies to avoid 😜 Oh yes. And ALASKA! That’s my main destination. But for the Beans, might I suggest Norway and the Norwegian Fjords!

Thanks for the introduction to cruises. Like you if opt for a nature cruise, not the touristy things. You saved me a bunch of time and money.

What a vid, great content, loved the onfo etc but more importantly loved the interaction stuff with Noah, hes adorable and you both are great parents, one of your best so far as ive never done a cruise so great stuff thank you!

My daughter and I got Covid on our Eastern Caribbean cruise a couple weeks ago! I think you might like cruising with a different cruise line. Bigger ships have a ton of activities and the entertainment is really good! We love Princess Cruise line.

Wrong Cruise Line and that makes such a difference. I did a Greek Island Cruise 10 years ago. It was on Norwegian Cruise Line. Cruised out of Venice, Italy. It was amazing. Cruising with a kid is hard especially when its just you and no additional family who could give you a couple nights off. Please don't give up on cruising! I've been on 12 and would love to cruise with yall. I have even cruised solo. You did visit great places. Glad you all went and can't wait for your next adventure.

You all did very well for your first cruise and are very charming. This is my first vlog and I’m now a subscriber. I did so much research before my first cruise and knew I had to check in at the terminal when you arrive. You are now seasoned cruiser cruisers and your next cruise will be so easy. Looking forward to more vlogs. Cheers.

I got engaged in Oia years ago, and it was beautiful. I can't believe how crowded Santorini was it wasn't like that when we were there. I've never wanted to go on a cruise and your take on it validates that thought. 🙃

I have thought about doing a cheap cruise in a room with no window and now I’m convinced I would need the balcony. 😂 Can’t wait to see where you go next!

I love how you tell the truth. We have been to Santorini and as beautiful as it is, it was bloody awful. Thousands of shops, overpriced,steps, steps, steps. Shops and heat. That is not a holiday . Love your vlog. Xxx❤

Noah is the cutest, best natured, baby!

Love you guys. Love this video 😂

Santorini was one of my favourite places in the world. Spent quite a bit of time there in 1985 and absolutely loved it and couldn’t wait to go back. Oh, Santorini, what have you done??? No cruise ships back then, no cable car, no thousands and thousands of people. I am literally stunned. 😳 😧 Blaugh! 😢😢😢😢. Went to Mykonos as well in same trip. Cannot believe the change.

I love the the effort and thoughtfulness that you put into planning your adventures. That being said, how do you accidently book the worst rated cruise line?

These cruise videos have been such fun to watch! It reminds me of the one and only time I ever did a cruise (Carnival), and my love/hate experience of it. So much of what you two describe is so relatable!! You definitely made the right choice to splurge on a balcony room. We had one of the no-windows rooms below deck and it was really claustrophobic! It’ll be a hoot to show Noah these videos of his first cruise when he’s older! 😊

I always watch this channel and revel in the beauty of all the adventures you guys go through. And then you guys also show the realness of what I could be going through and the fact that you guys can laugh through it all warms my heart everytime. Thank you for making the content that you do.

You might enjoy bike/barge tours. These are much smaller (

Honestly, it looks like a great ship, not getting at all your "worst" theme, seems very contrived.

You two have just confirmed my deep feelings about ever cruising ❤

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Have a nice day now.

I went on a nice Alaskan cruise, and got bored too. I'm like you guys, I'm not into crowds and most of the things I see everyone else loving to be honest I have no interest in. It was our first cruise and I picked a cruise line that didn't have all the bells and whistles because I didn't want tons of kids running around or twenty-somethings partying. The cruise was FINE. It was me. I wanted to go for walks without people everywhere. The ports were tourist traps. The scenery from the ship was spectacular, thank God I got a balcony. I don't think you would like a Disney cruise, watch videos first. It's way too much forced smiling and hype. Keep doing what you do, love your beautiful family!

Cruise lines are all different. Choosing the wrong line and ship makes for a miserable trip. Also, you get what you pay for. Cheap cruise means they pack em in and nickel and dime. Spend more money up front on a better cruise line and you will have a better experience.

I have never been on a cruise, it's good to know the range of feelings and experiences! I couldn't imagine having an inside cabin!!

Great video as usual!! ❤

Surely now you have to try a river cruise, I would recommend Western Danube (Austria and Germany) river cruise, much calmer, smaller boats, interesting cities, less stress, and nature all the way. Offcourse, southern Rhine cruise through border of Germany and France is great, but for foodies the Rhone cruise should be the obvious choice. We are waiting for a video!

❤ Little Noah is gorgeous he is so well loved by both of you. I would love to see you reading to Noah again his little squeals of delight went straight to my heart. Happy Travels Beans😊

Nice to see a happy family love your videos

Laughing so hard while my husband is sleeping at the part where the guy yells and you expect someone to splash in the water. Wow. 😂