Here’s the main event! And it’s nearly Christmas time in case you hadn’t noticed! And a cruise. So it’s a Christmas cruise!! Let’s do this together ❤
@Bessie6610 ай бұрын
The whole pool to yourself- fantastic 👍
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@Bessie66 oh I love it when that happens!!
@alywax_fan155510 ай бұрын
Me and my husband have been in stitches watching this. You are so funny. I think arcadia looks really nice. Having only been on the disney dream for 4 nights 11 years ago I would be very happy on here. Glad you had a great time so far♥️
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Spreading some Christmas joy 🤩
@kevinhooper214410 ай бұрын
Hi Jamie Thank you for your vlogs they are so enlightening. We went on a Tui cruise about 20 years ago and it was dreadful but since watching your videos (and others to be honest) we have just booked 2 cruises 1 on Iona (fjords) next year and 1 on Arvia in 25 med. Which we are really looking forward to them, so thanks again for your insight. And congratulations to you both on your anniversary.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin and I hope you enjoy your cruises
@Dkchap-my9lq10 ай бұрын
Thank you Jamie. This has restored my interest in Arcadia again it looks different from when we last sailed on her about 6 years ago! 😀
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Restored my faith too!
@Dkchap-my9lq10 ай бұрын
@@TravelBlogJamie lol
@Ken_Horror10 ай бұрын
This vlog was fantastic Jamie. I am going on my first ever cruise for 16 nights on Arcadia next year and this is a real up to date insight of what we might experience. Love the vlogs!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and hope you have a great time
@EvanescenceLikeYou0910 ай бұрын
The fire drill is reminding me of my Marella Discovery American cruise in July this year. We had an engine fire in the middle of the night and were 6 hours away from port. We were relieved to make it back to the Dominican Republic although it was a long night! 😆 Very grateful to the crew for keeping us safe!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@shelcheese834410 ай бұрын
Love the choir ❤ and you have a solid choral voice that blends beautifully! 🎶🎶🎶
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@michaelhutchinson171310 ай бұрын
I can't understand why you don't have at least 200,000 subscribers. You're the best!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Ha! Thank you 😊 Maybe you could share with your friends / family / on cruise groups to help?
@Ang-j6g10 ай бұрын
Another fab blog Jamie very informative. We are going on Arcadia to Amsterdam next year great tips.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Hope you have a great time
@cruiseforever128110 ай бұрын
As always you’re a joy to watch. Living on the other side of the pond, I won’t be trying out your ships. But I still love traveling with you.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
And you are always welcome to travel with me ❤️
@Bessie6610 ай бұрын
The whole pool to yourself - fantastic 👍
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Loved it
@robertcreacall63810 ай бұрын
Many thanks Jamie for sharing your Xmas cruise Arcadia is such a great ship. I travelled to Shanghai on Arcadia and loved every moment and your blog
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you Robert ❤️
@malefic_aunt10 ай бұрын
Another great vlog! My first P&O cruise was on Arcadia way back in 2007. I've never seen valet parking for mobility scooters before or since! But it was a great cruise.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed (both!!)
@elizabethbryan382110 ай бұрын
Fabulous vlog..you always make everything fun !😊
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank youuuuu
@tonynewman169410 ай бұрын
Oh your vlogs cheer us right up ♥️.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Bless you both ❤️❤️❤️
@natasha896610 ай бұрын
I’m going on Arcadia next September so this is great to see what the ship looks like from my favourite cruise vlogger.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Ahhhh thank you so much Natasha ❤️❤️❤️
@ryanharris496410 ай бұрын
Amazing vlog Jamie as alwayyyssssss ❤ I would of definitely banged the door a few more times for the neighbours
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Haha! Bloody neighbours! Thank youuuuuu
@LaurenCracknell10 ай бұрын
I made it into the edit! It was a fabulous first cruise although I wish I'd gone to Sindhu now...
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Woohooo! 😁 Oh Sindhu was fabulous for sure!
@pauline__dickson10 ай бұрын
Great vlog as always! Eggs - runny yolk but firm white, none of that jelly nonsense 🤢.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Totally with you on that one
@stephenbuckley7275 ай бұрын
Great vlog 👍..we have watched you each evening this week!!! we are on Queen Mary 2 on the 2nd of June we're going to Norway 🇳🇴...we love Cunard... you are informative and helpful 👍. thank you.
@TravelBlogJamie5 ай бұрын
Enjoy ☺️
@anitaprice851110 ай бұрын
Fabulous blog as usual Jamie! You are my favourite cruise blogger by a mile - keep up the good work👍 Definitely inspired to try Arcadia for a cruise. Agree that speciality restaurants are worth the supplement. Loved our 4 night cruise to Amsterdam on Ventura earlier this year.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Anita ❤️❤️❤️
@janemayhew144210 ай бұрын
Hi Jamie, Thanks for showing Arcadia, always wondered what its like , looks very nice ! Great cabin for you ,love Sindu food , . Glad Southampton didnt loose your case,,,,last time we went there , couldn't find a porter to help,,,,,,must be cut backs .
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Well they didn’t lose it but the way they spoke to me was awful!
@martgamer019710 ай бұрын
Great vlog again Jamie. Enjoying the Arcadia series so far. Looking forward to part two. #firm btw 😂
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Fork all the way lol 😆
@gaynoroverton2510 ай бұрын
Fab episode, can’t wait for part 2
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you Gaynor
@ArnieRelffe-Arnold10 ай бұрын
Fantastic fun and entertaining as always Jamie....Many Thanks
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin 🥂🥂🥂
@kevinthomas238810 ай бұрын
Just watched another very good blog of yours… keep em coming as provide lot of info from first time to many time cruisers…. And my wife is firm not snotty 😳😳😉👍. Keep well and hi to Mafoo.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
A firm wife 😆😆😆
@Mollylife-666610 ай бұрын
2015 we went on Arcadia for 26 nights trip of lifetime to New York along eastern coast to Canada, was fantastic so this brought back so lovely memories ❤
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
That sounds wonderful!!
@richardmaynard140010 ай бұрын
Totally with you on pianists singing 😂great vlog as usual !
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard ❤️❤️❤️
@Ryan-ok8lk10 ай бұрын
Love the vlog Jamie. You were already our favourite cruise blogger but after the "Wake up everybody, rise and shine!" @23:00 you just elevated yourself to GOAT tier! Much love
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Hahaha!! Funny 😆 What’s GOAT tier?! A new one for me!!
@Ryan-ok8lk10 ай бұрын
@@TravelBlogJamie Greatest Of All Time of course!!! 🐐🐐🐐
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@Ryan-ok8lk lol 😆 I love this
@lhvent10 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. One day I will go on a cruise.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@annaalpes10 ай бұрын
I went on that cruise on November 19th this year, first cruise . I was surprised was how wonderful it was!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
If was a fabulous week
@CruisingVali10 ай бұрын
As a choir singer I appreciate that you tried joining the choir 😊🎉 I would have done the same 😅
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
I would have liked something a bit more contemporary lol 😆
@ShirleyDrake-do6gr10 ай бұрын
Ooooh! Hurry up with part 2! On Arcadia on Saturday & am dying to get your tips on the thermal suite, coffee & free treats!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Saturday at 8.30am!!
@ShirleyDrake-do6gr10 ай бұрын
@@TravelBlogJamie I'll look forward to watching it en route to Southampton!
@CommodoreSteve10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jamie... I'm doing this cruise on Tuesday :)
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Have a great time!!
@1_man_1_stylus10 ай бұрын
Love your vlogs! Keep up the good work jamie.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank youuuu
@michellecrawford798610 ай бұрын
Another great vlog, better than anything on tv. I spotted The Four Harps in your Horizon but it looks like you didn’t go and see them. I saw them on Ventura and thought they were fantastic. Have you seen them before? Maybe they’re not your cup of tea xx
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
I’m sure I’ve seen them before - not my cup of tea as you say but very talented
@Thomas-zb2os10 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@lynnedouglas926710 ай бұрын
I rang that Arcadia bell on the bridge April 1972 in Fiji for my 21st
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Oh wow!! How fab
@dancerjono7 ай бұрын
Great vlog as always, i think arcadia looks like a lovely ship. I dlnt think I've ever heard of Oh Danny Boy being called Londonderry air before though lol
@TravelBlogJamie7 ай бұрын
I didn’t know it properly either way lol
@dancerjono7 ай бұрын
Haha I grew up with irish music always in the house which is the reason I know it lol
@colinfargus37210 ай бұрын
Hi Jamie, when is the 2nd part of the Arcadia, and are you going to use the restaurant included in the price so we can see what the food is like, enjoying your blogs, Andy.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
The next part is on Saturday (although ship tour on Wednesday). I only used MDR for breakfast and lunch on this cruise
@henryv394310 ай бұрын
Okay!!!!!!!! Neither is Southampton Smelly or horrible!!!!!!! Tis the gateway to the World Jamie, accepting you might have to imagine a little 😂 Another fabulous introduction to Arcadia. I was wondering why people don't book Sun deck cabins as they normally are the Last to be booked. Now everyone will be booking them due to the extra space. I'm aboard Arcadia in 4 days and really looking forward to be back. The reviews of the wines are informative, however I think you should include the term Cheeky occasionally. For me being Ship crazy you manage to make us watchers feel as if we're on board with you, we'll done Shipmate. Looking forward to part 2,remember The Cheeky wine. 🤣
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
It soooo is smelly (i definitely didn’t say horrible though - I wouldn’t be considering moving there if it were lol 😆)
@Warriorbox10 ай бұрын
Fond memories stirred as I watched your vlog - my first cruise was on arcadia and she has a special place in my heart. Smaller ships are better in my opinion. Looking forward to part 2. Shame about suitcasegate at the start. Shame on that staff member being so rude when you did everything right.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
It was awful to be accused like that when one of their staff had clearly put my case road side! Very angry 😡
@sladefan461510 ай бұрын
Doing this same cruise next week 👍🏻 great vid 👍🏻
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Have the best time - I wish I could join too!
@bettycollins396010 ай бұрын
Getting me in the Xmas cruise spirit - away on Sunday on Ambience for 5 night Xmas markets cruise! Waited 3 years to get back in the swing because my cruise on C&M Columbus in 2020 was cancelled due to covid (got a lot to answer for). Going with my lovely daughter, Michaela, and am getting quite giddy with anticipation. 🎉😊
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Have a faaaaab time Betty and let me know how you get on
@yvonnemulvihill445610 ай бұрын
I like my egg to be like a bullet. I couldn’t cope with that Jamie! 😂😂😂😂
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Haha! It was too much for sure
@suzy_c10 ай бұрын
Great vlog, as always! 😊😊
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank youuu
@TheSpanishChannel11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@TravelBlogJamie11 ай бұрын
🙏
@fridaybaldwin558110 ай бұрын
How dare they mistreat Mr Googly Eyes! I'm always very invested in his safe travels and this has appalled me. Justice for Mr Googly Eyes! I do think Maffoo should also have googly eyes on his case, to give Mr Googly Eyes a potential love match and a bit of company. 👀❤️👀
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Maffoo has Sully from Monsters Inc!
@fridaybaldwin558110 ай бұрын
Excellent, googly eyes has a fierce protector. 🤩❤️
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@fridaybaldwin5581 lol 😆
@vintagetortoise202210 ай бұрын
29:13 Great interview! But then again I’d be bias since she’s my manager! Will keep in mind next time she “approaches” me. 😉
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Yes, be careful who approaches you and get them to sign a waiver too 😆
@bettycollins396010 ай бұрын
FIRM egg! Runny makes me shudder. To be safe, I have scrambled with a cooked breakfast.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Even scrambled egg onboard is a bit sloppy sometimes lol
@richardbrown123310 ай бұрын
Fab blog again thanks. By the way absolutely hate snotty eggs! 🤮🤮
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Me too! 🤢
@Alanw8010 ай бұрын
Brilliant vlog Jamie. The ship looks brilliant for her age. Pity you couldn't of used the bell in your corridor to disturb the neighbours. Definitely has to be firm eggs for me. The Sindu meal looked delish. But did notice on the menus that you showed us that there is a truck load of dishes I wouldn't be able to eat due to allergies (a long list of allergies) restaurants hate me. Keep being you, love the innuendos. Like you decide if you want to spend extra on specialty dining, I think I certainly would to do the specialty dining. Definitely not a fan of formal nights here. Look forward to the next vlog.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Thank you Alan ❤️❤️❤️
@peastlake10 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your vlogs, Jamie. I see you pre-booked Sindhu. Any idea of how far in advance you can do that? I’ve looked on the cruise personaliser for our 4-night trip to Holland on Aurora at the end of March, and all it says at the moment is “coming soon”.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
You can book 2 weeks in advance ❤️
@peastlake10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@peastlake No problem
@amandaward313510 ай бұрын
If you book select dining in advance is it possible to use OBC?
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@amandaward3135 I’m not sure as I haven’t had any for years - go through the process of booking a restaurant and see what it offers at the end. I have a feeling you can’t.
@DavidEllender-e6b10 ай бұрын
We saw you on that cruise. Bang on about the singing 😂👍
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
😂 Hope you enjoyed your cruise!
@nevillechant2710 ай бұрын
*uck um mate take no notice i love your enthusiasm and feel privileged to be able to come along on your adventures, many thanks mate
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
You are always welcome 🙏
@jsmith107110 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you re a pianist not singing! We had one on Iona and so many people were complaining. Midnight in the Crows Nest and you just want some quiet background tinkling piano music before bed, not someone thumping the keys and trying to sing, and I do mean trying as it wasn’t good. I gave my feedback after the cruise but clearly they haven’t listened! Ironically he was a good pianist…just stick to what you can do well!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
He’s a very talented pianist!!
@jsmith107110 ай бұрын
Agreed, a very talented pianist. I think we will say no more…;)
@gerardmackay890910 ай бұрын
Was nice to say hello to you Jamie and I have to agree that the pianist had the keyboard touch of a maestro but the voice of a bullfrog with laryngitis
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Lol 😆 Not the best vocals 😉 Did you have a good week?
@gerardmackay890910 ай бұрын
@@TravelBlogJamie yes enjoyed it a lot (though bit of a bun fight sometimes getting a table in the MDR) but for the price no complaints and I thought the entertainment was top notch. Currently on Cunard Queen Victoria which is absolutely beautiful though more expensive too of course.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
@@gerardmackay8909 oh I love QV - enjoy!
@michaeldocherty248810 ай бұрын
Great vlog Jamie, but my wife says how do you get all of your clothes in that small case haha
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
I’m the master of packing! And packing cubes are awesome 😎
@natasha896610 ай бұрын
I thought you said spanker bar not spinnaker bar, goodness that made me laugh🤭
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
😆😆😆
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t put it past me!
@jackiep239110 ай бұрын
I like my whites firm but my yolk soft !!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Same!
@marecianoble582610 ай бұрын
For info. The horizon is now on the App ,it was on ventura so except it will be on the rest of the fleet soon.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Yes it’s true but it wasn’t on Arcadia on this cruise.
@john0797310 ай бұрын
Good stuff 👍🏻 Security should have put your lagered up, noisy neighbours in the brig ☹️
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Lol 😆 I think I woke them up nice and early - they had the do not disturb sign out pretty much all day 😂
@dianacarragher584510 ай бұрын
Booked Celebrity Edge for next year the fares have gone up a lot but I got a deal.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Enjoy 😊
@liseoppenheimer725510 ай бұрын
Eggs over as hard as they can make them. No runny yolk for me
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
❤️
@NamyDoesCruising10 ай бұрын
Arcadia looks great! Didn't think your cabin looked that dated at all. We took a cruise on Azura recently and felt that the interior looked and felt much more dated overall!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Azura definitely needs some tlc from what I’ve seen!
@HenryWallace-uo6qj10 ай бұрын
Sadly I could not find the ship's gym but I did found the bar.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Winning 🏆
@Mezmo19756 күн бұрын
That luggage thing is nuts what on earth was that about
@TravelBlogJamie6 күн бұрын
I don’t even remember - this was almost a year ago!
@dlgregory356 ай бұрын
Jamie the ship loks empty and thought the same when yu did Aurora.
@TravelBlogJamie6 ай бұрын
Definitely full
@dlgregory356 ай бұрын
@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks Jamie just did not look too full in the video.
@LesleyCobley6 ай бұрын
Ahh dear Jamie, you seem to forget that us ladies have to endure torturous bras every day. I thought that you looked gorgeous anyway, even if you don't like dressing up. ❤😊
@TravelBlogJamie6 ай бұрын
Oh you wear one do you? 😂
@nealeTH10 ай бұрын
Eggs? Scrambled thank you.
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Even those were ‘loose’!
@CommodoreSteve10 ай бұрын
The port staff at the QE Terminal have always been rude and unhelpful everytime I have used that Terminal... !!!
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
Oh really?? That’s interesting to hear! I’m thinking of submitting a formal complaint
@frenchietj10 ай бұрын
Amanda likes hers firm Jamie😂(her eggs)lol
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@eddiea410 ай бұрын
Jamie please cut down on the winking you know it could make you go blind😉
@TravelBlogJamie10 ай бұрын
The winking is on the increase
@akajasonbourne10 ай бұрын
The only place for poo pooing is the 1 cheek 2 cheek ra ra ra appliance. Hope your neighbours behaved for the rest of the cruise.