Marella Cruises - My Week Cruising Turkey & Greece (part 2 of 3)

[@tonynewman1694]

Marella has come onto our radar 🎉❤. Could be one of there cruises on the horizon , great vlog by the best 😁💯

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Out of school holidays, yes?!

[@Mandyjj2972]

Back with this series and will watch the next Regal one after! Tenders always put me off and this one certainly has😂. Thanks for the video Jamie xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alandavies1054]

Myself, my wife and daughter are on this cruise in 23 days…can’t wait 😎

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy ☺️

[@sharonwhite1985]

Love Marella! As you say their crew is great and the theatre shows of excellent quality in my opinion. On Discovery 2 next spring-can’t wait!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Enjoy!

[@herenow6953]

OMG Jamie - I felt like I was there with you - what a fab cruise! You are such a fun presenter!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu

[@TravelBlogJamie]

This one’s even BIGGER than part 1 😮😅

[@suelelievre5513]

You make a good point about port intensive cruises. We've made a note to treat ourselves to an early night in the cabin in between two really long days in a row in Rome & Florence. As always, we love your vlogs!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh you have chosen wisely as both those are very busy days!

[@MKrail-w3y]

As usual Jamie great vlog. Tender 😬 and a few lol moments. Glad you're enjoying the food, lots of negative reviews, we loved it.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@lindabyrne1580]

Love watching turkey and greece vlogs. Good ports . 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Very much so

[@susanstronach7852]

I feel like I’m on holiday when I watch your vlog. The loud sound isn’t crickets. It’s cicadas. Every summer in Australia they come out. They are LOUD. I love them! When you hear them, summer is here! 😀

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍

[@scruff520]

I bloody love your videos Jamie, you make me howl, also very professional though with your knowledge and information, thorough with describing the food. I personally thought the food you had looked amazing. The staff are excellent on Marella, they work so hard to make sure everyone has a great time. Thank you Jamie you're awesome 👍😎

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuuu so much

[@emmaludlow8173]

Bozcaada looked gorgeous, but I'm surprised they ran a tender operation in those conditions. Looked a bit hairy 😮 Discovery looks fabulous, is it your favourite Marella ship?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I like this one and Explorer 2 pretty equally but for different reasons! Both have plenty to offer ❤️

[@BChecker56]

Fabulous Jamie 👏👏👏so entertaining as usual. 😀😀😀 I’ve never cruised but love all your videos

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank youuuu

[@cerimcculloch4021]

Bloody wonderful episode. It had it all. Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, loads of info, multiple breakfasts with wine and the usual splash of Carry On Cruising cheekiness...violet rims and a burp 😅😊 . Everything looked fabulous Jamie...just like you! 😘

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉 thank you 🙏

[@v28bed]

As always another fab vlog, we had written off Turkey a few years ago after a land based AI holiday in Antalya, after seeing this hopefully we will re visit and with Marella,as for the curry and chips from the late buffet on the bed perfection 👌🏼🤣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh don’t let that land based out you off - so much to explore further afield ❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinthomas2388]

Enjoyed another of your blogs … one after another very good , informative , never boring and great pizza tips 👍. Keep them coming ☀️🚣‍♂️.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Always welcome 🙏

[@JackiSpicer-Brown]

Love it. Thanks for taking us along. You're the best, Sir 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@daisycharles440]

I’m watching this cruise 🚢 in reverse, Rhodes looked abso stunning, you’re so funny and mad as a bag of bees in part two 😂😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Who meeee??

[@Nozanne123]

i watched it you are amazing like always and are you going to drink more on your next blog on part 3 🤔 lol. never give up what are you Jamie

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@nevillechant27]

Bloody love your vlogs , many thanks mucker

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Always welcome 🙏

[@sandramaloney4830]

I’m loving the vlog Jamie. So informative and so picturesque. Xx

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cruiseforever1281]

You’re doing such an excellent job, you’re making me want to do a Turkey cruise. Even spending 17 days in this country - Istanbul and Bodrum - for an anniversary, Bozcaada looked gorgeous. Did Ephesus on another cruise but haven’t found a Turkey-heavy cruise itinerary. I guess there isn’t a big demand for in-depth cruise visits. I’ll just keep looking. 🫶

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Just keep swimming 🏊 oh, wrong brand!

[@davecavaghan7889]

we’ve always cruised with marella,west med,east med,caribbean and river cruise, never ever been disappointed

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Awesome 🙌

[@frenchietj]

Great vlog Jamie. Amanda luved the look of your Bhuna lol

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was such a good one!

[@kimharrop4301]

How many takes did you do with the Pringles 😂🤣🤣...bloody brilliant vlog Jamie 👏👏👏 also your vlogs are very informative 👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Definitely just the one take for all Pringles songs - easy to do!

[@clarty3344]

As usual great vlog - thank you xo

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@LindaSatterley]

Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. I think we had the good chefs on this cruise for sure. Enjoy watching your videos Jamie and nice to see you filming around the ship. Must be strange when everyone feels they know you! Trying to decide where to go next!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Ah no it’s nice - always appreciate people coming to say hello ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulinewilliams6528]

Can’t wait we go on her for the first time soon & im loving that you actually show the process for embarkation for us newbies. Absolutely loving this series. 🥳

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@darrenhartley]

The ‘violet rim’ actually made me L O L

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😮 😂

[@DevonDumpling70]

It was the not so surprising guest appearance of the plate of curry and chips that made us both laugh. 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m classy like that

[@imnotbeingfunnybut9448]

Can’t wait for this

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hope you enjoy

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Jamie looks like your having an amazing time Turkey looks really nice when I go on a cruise I like an evening in the cabin to chill and recharge cruising can be really hectic fantastic video ❤

[@john07973]

Another top spec video 👍🏻 Breezy Bozcaada looked a real foreign exchange stretcher.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍👍👍

[@yvonnepanks3998]

Another top notch video , loved it 😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Tulsa_Time]

🎶Like a Virgin👩🏼‍🎤🎶 Aaaand you Rick rolled me😮‍💨😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉😉😉

[@70PaulK]

What an amazing trip! Shame I missed Marella this year, but hope to make up for it next summer.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m back onboard Marella next year!

[@tombrown8281]

Aww nice to see you Enjoy yourself 👍

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I mean I think I nearly always do!

[@margaretbond21]

Looks fab, loved this so interesting. Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to see the next one. Take care and stay safe. X🎉🙏🏻🥂✈️🛳️🎉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Dawnuser-eu3ye9uv2c]

I thought the food looked good and having the Italian part of main restaurant a great idea. Roll on part 3. X

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yes I love the Italian mdr!

[@angelaashpole8931]

Just sat here waiting for this and just realised im a day early😂😂. Loved part 1 😊 We came off the ship the day you embarked. Didnt want to come home😢 spent early morning looking for a cupboard i could stowaway in😂. Great ship abd love the videos😊

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh yes you’re a weeeee early lol

[@martgamer0197]

Loving this series. Really looking forward to getting back on Discovery. "Like a Virgin" was sung brilliantly by the way. 🤣

[@TravelBlogJamie]

lol 😂 You’re too kind

[@NickandEmily23]

looking forward to part 3 xxx😗

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Thank you 🙏

[@sharnieyorke]

😂😂 have experienced a tender like that in Guernsey - took about an hour to secure the lifeboat once back at the ship and people were throwing up like good ‘uns 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

No vomit on my boat thankfully

[@chrispeacock3541]

Awesome vlog as usual Jamie. You made me giggle out loud in a little giggle fit in the part where you are on an excursion in Bodrum at turtle lake. You said you could see loads of turtle heads popping up, (hahahahaha) I dont know if you get the reference but i couldnt stop laughing as turtle heads also has another meaning if you know what i mean. I know its not what you meant but was so funny. Sorry but I just had to mention it as i made me chuckle.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I get the reference totally 😉

[@pippaboyd88]

Fab video. I don't drink but I have no idea how you aren't on the floor with all those drinks. Its impressive

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Undrunkable

[@janehardy2746]

Excellent.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jollyboyjohnmck]

Tender looked fun 😂 We had a similar experience at Santorini and Mykonos on Celebrity Edge. Was windy pretty much the whole time in the Agean.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Loved it lol 😂

[@sueahmad8680]

How do you sleep with all that coffee?! Thank you for your blogs x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I’m immune to it

[@kimhiller2861]

Love this vlog, thanks Jamie. . I laughed so much when you burped by accident 😂😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

lol 😂 forgot about that 😝

[@SherylMottram]

Looks amazing, the safari tour was great in that you could go places without the dreaded health and safety butting in, i hope you confessed to Maffoo you were flirting all week with a female onboard! (Pink Llama was playing hard to get though !) Cant wait for no. 3

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I haven’t told him yet 😮

[@jaynemorris7600]

Really enjoyed that such lovely places and as usual you make me smile ~ I always like to have a couple of nights in with room service and a film on a cruise and am used to what p and o have on their film offerings but what was Marella like ?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh check out my cabin tour as I show the channels and room service menu!

[@jaynemorris7600]

@@TravelBlogJamie oops must have missed that one - will take a look ta Jamie 👍x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@jaynemorris7600 no worries 😌

[@iangillard8751]

Hi when was this video taken cause my mum & dad are on the same cruise ship, they went on the 5th August and it's the same ship and same locations your going. Funny enough and soon as they went, your videos came up what are the chances lol. Also I'm looking to go on a cruise solo but don't know where to start

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Haha! It’s a small world isn’t it! As a solo, depends on budget as to cruise line but solos catered for well on P&O, NCL and Marella

[@dannygill314]

sat very close to where you did for your Italian on our first night on our Caribbean cruise in April beauty spot! For the first time ever i dont have a clue at what the pringles song is lol!!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😮 😮 😮

[@lindabyrne1580]

We were on Caribbean cruise as well in April loved it 😊. Sad news Phil Aizlewood cruise director on the ship at the same time has sadly died very recent 😢

[@dannygill314]

That's awful news 😢 ​@@lindabyrne1580

[@lynnmcgowan5227]

How does Marella compare to P&O as a solo traveller? I have only ever cruised with them.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Hi Lynn. Very well once on board. You get a letter in your cabin telling you about all the meets (the breakfast meet was hosted by an officer too). I felt more attention on Marella than P&O. But of course, solo supplements (although Marella usually have a code on their website for solos to offer a £100 discount)

[@lynnmcgowan5227]

@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks Jamie. Good to know.

[@leighjones9942]

Hey Jamie, where is everyone on the ship, it looks empty! We were on the two weeks previous and it was rammed full, we can only think it was due to the price, £1600 for two weeks!? Great review as usual. Leigh

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It was full - I tend to not do what everyone is doing though - I eat much later than most, I go to the pool early or late

[@andream2110]

I didn’t have a clue what you were singing but it did make me laugh hard 😆😆 what is the sleep mist you are using please ? I could do to get myself some . Thanks Jamie Great video !

[@TravelBlogJamie]

It’s feather and down ❤️❤️❤️

[@andream2110]

@@TravelBlogJamie cheers x

[@marialukutina5914]

After this video I bought a Marella cruise, and I’m not even British or live in UK 😅

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh fabulous!!

[@karenbateson8852]

Pringle song was * Like A Virgin* by Madonna...x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Correct ✅

[@Tania008]

“Like a Virgin” just like ………🤣 loving this vlog x

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Correct ✅

[@laurieleonard8209]

Hi Jamie lm sure someone has piped up on this those were cicadas not crickets and the noisy bleepers are having a very good summer in the northern hemisphere ❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@robgreen94]

LETS DO THIS!

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Yeeees 🙌

[@mariavano9616]

Jamie, have you sailed with Celestyal (Greece and Turkey)? I'm wondering how you'd compare the two. Having just disembarked from a fantastic Queen Victoria cruise, I've been considering both Marella and Celestyal. Much will, of course, depend on solo supplement, but I'm curious about how the two "compare".

[@TravelBlogJamie]

No I haven’t I’m afraid

[@lucysmum1895]

Jamie, that tofu looks nice. A taste of my home but we serve it rather bland. I only wish our chefs used more imagination. June

[@TravelBlogJamie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Gothic55]

My wife were on this cruise too but did not see you there….😢

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Aww 😔 Always the next time!

[@robwrathmall]

Is the ‘take me up god damn it’ a Titanic reference? 😂

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Haha! YES 🙌 You’re the first to get this, Rob (although she says ‘take me down…’ - a bit of poetic licence to do it differently)

[@TheSpanishChannel]

❤❤❤

[@TravelBlogJamie]

🙌🙌🙌

[@LesleyCobley]

Like a virgin. 🎉🎵🎶

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Who dear?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

😉

[@kspeedling1976]

Pringles song guess = Madonna's "Like a Virgin" it was the Oh Oh Oh Oh aw..for the very first time..

[@TravelBlogJamie]

lol 😂

[@WiseOldWozza]

Pringles song- Papa don't preach?

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Nope 👎

[@WiseOldWozza]

@@TravelBlogJamie No lifetime of prestige for me then!😒😆

[@TravelBlogJamie]

@@WiseOldWozza afraid it’s none!

[@paulfranklin8636]

My one criticism of the breakfast on Marella is their fried bread is a too overdone for my taste - Never mind, just 279 days until we're on board

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Anything you particular like?

[@tonylarussa4046]

Those are not crickets, those are cicadas.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

👍

[@The-Ratbasher]

Just watched parts 1 and 2 together, and I WANNA GO HERE !. Anybody want to buy a kidney ?. 😉

[@TravelBlogJamie]

lol 😂

[@RindhimaKhamrui]

Hello sir i want your help

[@TravelBlogJamie]

I don’t operate like this

[@achmadosman9807]

The technical term for taking them home with you is called “human trafficking “ or “kidnapping “ . It is frowned upon for some reason.

[@TravelBlogJamie]

Oh I wonder why