MSC Virtuosa arriving and getting onboard

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, you've captured the embarkation process so well in this video - I bet this will help lots of people before their first cruise. I remember having no idea what to expect when cruising from Southampton for the first time - I'd have found this walkthrough really helpful!

[@VloggerRod]

Thank you, I had not seen one before so I thought it would be nice to show new ones it’s painless. I’m going to Norway in September and I’ve got some more vids to upload.

[@welshghost147]

I was worried about my first cruise on what to do. But this video has helped calm my nerves. Thank you so much.

[@amywilson7109]

Thankyou so much for this video, it's incredibly helpful for me as I've never been on a cruise before but I have booked to go on the MSC Virtuosa next year. I have had a great deal of anxiety since booking as I'm completely clueless as to what to expect. I've seen pictures of how beautiful the ship is and videos of tours and food etc. But this is the only video I have come across that actually shows the embarking of the ship and all the checks etc. So thankyoh again, this was a brilliant video xx

[@VloggerRod]

thank you so much for your kind words, I’m glad this helped you

[@jscwan]

good job im going next month...been so nervous about it since I booked...

[@attilaorosz5565]

Thank you very much. Great video.

[@VloggerRod]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it, I’m going to Norway in September and will be doing more.

[@Astr0m4n]

Thank you so much taking the time out to record this very informative video! Appreciated.

[@VloggerRod]

Thank you, I’ve got some more to upload from this trip plus we are going to Norway in Sept so I will do some more of the Fjords 👍

[@ardongrainford8004]

Great video!

[@VloggerRod]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the visit👍

[@finlayrodger6822]

Hi great video……..really informative. Can I ask when you travelled as I noticed them checking you had had Covid vaccination?

[@VloggerRod]

Hi thank you, we Traveled 9th December, you had to be vaccinated to be allowed on the ship

[@finlayrodger6822]

@@VloggerRod thank you…….I travel later this year, first cruise and following your check in video I am now prepared for how the check in process works. Your video was fab

[@rayhirst7529]

Hi there have just found your vlogs really found them helpful as my wife is disabled could you tell me what Ishould do to get disabled parking as we are on Virtuosa in May Thanks Ray

[@VloggerRod]

Put your date of departure in here www.abparking.co.uk/ pick MSC you can use discount code ABP22 and it will give you 10% they have put their price up it is now £102.60, I hope you have a great time.

[@rayhirst7529]

@@VloggerRod Thank you so much will let you know Thanks again

[@jasondean234]

wow... how did you manage to record in the security area?

[@VloggerRod]

hi no one said I couldn’t or asked me to stop filming

[@NoahC1718]

If you are getting dropped off from a taxi- where do you direct them to? Can they just drop off in front of the port entrance? Cheers.

[@VloggerRod]

Hi you can get them to drop you off right outside the terminal.

[@TheMatchlock]

I will be boarding on the 19th May, I will be using a small mobility scooter, do you see any problems with this?

[@VloggerRod]

No you will be absolutely fine, I’ve seen lots on board, phone them if you are going to need any assistance, enjoy 👍

[@ardongrainford8004]

Why does check in take so long?

[@VincentCanini]

Hi, what's that blue screen barcode on your mobile that you show when you check in?

[@VloggerRod]

That’s our NHS covid vaccine pass

[@VincentCanini]

@@VloggerRod ah ok thanks

[@louislewis6823]

Hello Rod. I wondered if I could ask this is for a family member who has a disability as well and they've seen your wonderful video and wanted me to just ask. If it is compulsory with MSc that you have to have health insurance? I'm just wondering if it's something that they make you take out. If you could please let me know many thanks. 👍

[@VloggerRod]

Hi, we just have the insurance we get with the bank, we called them and asked if they covered cruises and my disabilities and they said they did, I would not recommend going without cruises cover, MSC ask for 2 million repatriation cover. I hope this helps.

[@louislewis6823]

@@VloggerRod thank you so much for replying it helps so much 😊

[@ALXM1]

Why did they stop your car the second time?m at 2:46? Great video thanks!

[@VloggerRod]

Just the volume of cars

[@ALXM1]

​@@VloggerRod Ah ok haha! I thought thet asked for the booking confirmation and I was like 'it's clearly on the dashboard!; haha!

[@jscwan]

can i ask... ic u had a lot of paperwork.... so we have to print a lot of things out?? I thought everything was done through the app??

[@VloggerRod]

Hi we had a bit, the tickets and our insurance. But not too much

[@garyatkinson5699]

Is there a priority boarding lane ?

[@VloggerRod]

@@garyatkinson5699 yes for Yacht club passengers

[@soniauk4284]

Excellent 👍👍 I'm off with my dad on the 24th march 👍👍

[@VloggerRod]

Have fun!

[@garyatkinson5699]

How do you know where to drop your luggage off please?

[@VloggerRod]

As you look at the terminal there will be staff to the right of the entrance to take your bags. Make sure you don’t leave your documents in your bags though 👍

[@stevenabbott9625]

Think yourself very lucky, if I'd filmed our embarkation on the Virtuosa from Southampton on the 2nd September, I would of been filming for 2 hours from car to getting on the ship.🙄😡😤

[@VloggerRod]

Sorry to hear that, I was on that cruise and it was bad for some reason! Sorry you had to wait so long ☹️

[@caroldavies2772]

Very helpful video, though I'm suprised you are allowed to film in security areas.

[@VloggerRod]

There were no signs say you couldn’t and know one asked me to stop. Thanks for your feedback 👍

[@tck2134]

@@VloggerRod Actually there was a sign, @6:18 you can see it right above the door when you were entering the security area. It is very common that no photo or video allowed in port security/border control area, to prevent criminals from trying to find possible security weak points using the photo/videos. Anyway I do thank you for your video, watched the whole video and it clearly shows the embarkation process, which is going to help me on my 1st cruise at Southampton.

[@VloggerRod]

@@tck2134 I didn’t see it, if I would have done I would not have filmed it, and not one person asked me to stop filming🤷

[@ardongrainford8004]

£80 for parking!!!!!!

[@VloggerRod]

Yes

[@ardongrainford8004]

Parking a ripoff! Cant you par’ on tbe ship?

[@VloggerRod]

I know it’s expensive, it’s just so easy being just by the ship