Our FIRST Cruise "It's The TENDER" - P&O Aurora Visits Bruges And Guernsey

Part 2 - It’s the port day on our very first cruise. We arrive in Zeebrugge on our P&O cruise onboard Aurora. It’s a day trip to Bruges before an overnight sail to St Peter Port, Guernsey.
After a sea day on the Aurora, we make our own way to Bruges by train from Blakenburge near Zeebrugge.
There’s lots of chocolate in busy Bruges. After Bruges, there’s an overnight sail to St Peter Port Guernsey. (The original port was meant to be Le Havre but the French were on strike).
Getting to St Peter Port from P and O’s Aurora involved the tender which was a new experience which was not the most comfortable of journeys.
‘Our FIRST Cruise Continues - Bruges, Guernsey And The Dreaded ‘TENDER’ Experience onboard Aurora With P&O Cruises’ - Filmed May 2023
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[@flydriveexplore]

Part 1 of our very first cruise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjWeIeog9iKoJI

[@alexmacspot]

Thank you. We watched both your 'first cruise' video's. We are due to go on our first cruise end of Sept, on Arcadia, and you video's were really helpful. We have seen lots of comments from the naysayers and doom and gloom merchants, but we are pleased to see such an honest appraisal of your experiences.

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad it was helpful! Yep, there are a lot of moaners especially in some of those cruise facebook groups. We're sure you'll have a good time.

[@sharnieyorke]

How have I only just come across you two?? Love watching you, loved your excitement getting on a ship for the first time 😊 off to watch your Norway one now 😊😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Hi, thanks for watching. We should be going on another cruise very shortly (although they have cancelled the first sailing as the ship wasn't ready)

[@firstfreonwarrior]

We have done many P&O trips, love Aurora but have moved on to another brand. The company is not what it used to be I am afraid. Glad you had a good time and great weather, which always helps. Enjoy the Fjords, we love going to Norway, I am sure you will too, its an amazing country. Take clothing for every type of weather!

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, it's not only cruising, lot's of perks and extras have been cut back after the last couple of years. We hope to try some other lines in the not too distant future.

[@johnbarton8574]

You will love the Fjords. We are off for our 3rd visit next weekend on Iona. Interesting to see your video when it comes out 👍 Keep up the good work.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we can't wait.

[@JohnLvideos]

We were supposed to go to Guernsey but could not get off the ship because of the weather so it was nice to see your video to see a glimpse of it.

[@Penyfanpond]

I've watched all your Fish n Chips tasting around Porthcawl videos. I enjoyed your 1st cruise with you, BUT.. but I would liked to have seen a bit of Guernsey as well, then I can feel i've been on holiday with you both! 😂 Thanks for this video, I enjoyed it.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we didn't spend much time on Guernsey because of the time it took on the Tender. However, we have been there before and have previously made a video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbKopZ5jtKdns0

[@Chandransingham]

Very helpful. We did our 1st cruise on Royal Caribbean to Greek Isles from Ravenna - (Gatwick to Bologna). We may be also slowly joining the cruising community. Next one may to Fijords. God bless.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, Mel's already looking at another trip for next year after our trip to the Fjords.

[@joanneweislocher8540]

So interesting to me to see your new videos! Thank you Marcus and Mel!

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks again for watching.

[@iloveanimals1662]

Cruising is the best value holiday IMO. So much better value than a hotel in the U.K.

[@lcook0825]

Cruises are the best vacation you can take. Hope you enjoy time.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, Mel's also got her eye on a Caribbean trip next year.

[@lcook0825]

@@flydriveexplore a Caribbean is a great choice. Islands are beautiful.

[@sarah_elizabeth72]

New viewer here. New to cruising too and have only done one so far but doing the Norwegian Fjords on Iona in July. Will look forward to your next video :)

[@flydriveexplore]

We're really looking forward to it.

[@hazelbest3867]

Brugge is beautiful x

[@patrickfitzgerald9859]

Glad you enjoyed it. The sights of Bruge brought back the movie filmed and titled there.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, that's a good film. I did quote Colin Farrell's line " It's a ********" about the place but cut it out at the request of Mrs W in case someone thought I was being serious.

[@robinwbarrett]

So glad that you enjoyed your first cruise and that the gaffer has booked another. The Norwegian Fjords are spectacular and lucky you calling at Flaam they say the train journey is a must do. Didn’t see if you are calling at Olden, which is beautiful, but make sure to be on deck for the Sailaway.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, we are calling at Olden. Thanks for the tips.

[@marecianoble5826]

You will love Britannia and the fjords.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we're looking forward to it.

[@hazelbest3867]

We loved norway on our last cruise , you will love it

[@flydriveexplore]

We've always wanted to go so we're looking forward to it.

[@oliverroderick2353]

Loved the camera work here, especially the opening shots. Was going to ask if you were going again - you’ve sold cruises for me!

[@flydriveexplore]

As I was on a ship with lots of people I just used my iPhone for these videos

[@Sparky07]

So nice to meet you both today 👍

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, nice to meet you too.

[@lcook0825]

Glad you enjoyed it. We have been on around 10 cruises and loved them all.

[@flydriveexplore]

After our first, we can see why.

[@rachaeldelvaille3886]

Wales is GORGEOUS 🥰

[@flydriveexplore]

👍

[@janelevers291]

Glad you enjoyed it. We are also off to the fjords soon too 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Hope you have a good trip 👍

[@philadams964]

Well done booking Norway, you'll love it, even if the weather is not good the scenery is AMAZING. We are booked on Britania in Sept this year to the Baltic, not been on Britania before.

[@flydriveexplore]

We've always wanted to visit the Fjords. I think we will do a video about the trip.

[@daniellark2264]

Britannia is lovely, you will love her 😊

[@jameswg13]

Britannia is my favourite. I am on her for both a return to Norway and Baltics and Scandinavia ( back to back) next year. Although I have been on Azura this year and will be on Iona as well.

[@kayworthington8221]

Freudian slip.... I not only ' love' in Guernsey, I live there too!!

[@flydriveexplore]

A 'love in' - yes, definitely a bit of a Freudian slip.

[@HenryWallace-uo6qj]

I enjoyed watching your video it was very entertaining. We spent last Xmas & New year on the Aurora to Portugal & the Canary Islands we had a wonderful Time for 16 nights. We really enjoyed Sindhu what an excellent Restaurant. Once again a big thank you.

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it. Despite going on some bigger and newer ships since this date, we would definitely go on Aurora again.

[@Mercianexplorer]

Good video, we were on that cruise too. Don't know if it's been mentioned but book your next cruise on board and they give you either discounts or more on board spend money. You can get a reserve number or pay deposit and then complete the booking with travel agent to add insurance etc. My partner and I go on short cruises then book longer ones if we like the company

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks and thanks for the useful tips too.

[@kayworthington8221]

Hello! Did you see me saving at you?! I love in Guernsey and can see all the little tenders coming and going from my kitchen window! We often ask visitors if they are told about the beaches and the other side of the island, but often people don't realise they can get a bus f or £1.25, go round the island and visit some gorgeous places other than St Peter Port. Hope you enjoyed yourselves!

[@flydriveexplore]

Luckily, I have visited Guernsey before and did have time to explore the island.

[@carolyn2463]

Hi really enjoyed your video. Going on our first cruise to Guernsey end of July and was looking for information on the tender..your video really helped so thank you so much. A bit confused about the disembarking now though 😳

[@flydriveexplore]

People on organised trips get to go first, then everyone else takes a ticket on a first come first served basis.

[@carolyn2463]

That’s great to know thank you. Could you please tell me about the disembarkation? Do we just leave our cases outside the cabin door the night before?

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, they should also give you your disembarkation details a day or two before.

[@carolyn2463]

thank you for you’re advice 😊

[@knobbytube]

If you are on Britannia on the 30th June, we will see you on board.

[@flydriveexplore]

We're looking forward to it. We always wanted to go to Norway.

[@knobbytube]

⁠@@flydriveexploreThis will be our 4th cruise, we live near Southampton so a nice easy journey, still travel down the night before and stay in the premier inn.

[@househead95]

Just watched this. Got back from a first ever cruise, on Aurora to Guernsey today. Sadly weather dictated otherwise, never saw Guernsey, just the sea for 3 days! Plus suffered some sea sickness on the morning we were due to go to Guernsey. Not sure I’ll try cruising again.😂

[@flydriveexplore]

We're both really bad travellers so we take tablets. We were meant to be going to France but ended up in Guernsey instead. It may be worth trying another trip with another cruise line (but not MSC 🤪).

[@patriciahackman3637]

No thankyou, you've confirmed my reservations about cruising . 😵😵

[@flydriveexplore]

On the positive side, no icebergs.

[@dorianmolumby4649]

Looking forward to your next👍. Nothing worse than disorganisation, Guernsey looked a little shambolic getting on and off the ship, however looked as if you enjoyed.

[@flydriveexplore]

It's all part of the fun and the learning experience of cruising. Luckily we had nice weather.

[@SheenaAnnBrown]

So glad you mentioned the arrogance that you found in some of the P and O Facebook pages. I'm about to do my 4th cruise and, like you, I thought I'd 'investigate' a bit. The arrogance and rudeness of those who are in, what I call, the 'we're experienced clique' but who have as much knowledge as an amoeba when it comes to advising people, really disturbed me, a lot. I was on one page for a particular ship and was so disgusted at their arrogant responses to new cruisers, I deleted the page off my wall as I was disgusted. Or the ones, who, when muster yaed to take place in groups, insisted on 'raising their voices audibly so to be heard', announced to family or friends (and the rest of the ship) how things at this muster had changed since their last ten cruises!! So pretentious. If you want a good cruise, a bit more organised that the one you were on, try Ventura out of season. Norwegian fjords on Arvia (with indoor pools) would really give you a 'meaty' cruise, stunning scenery, but chilled and relaxed as well. A full 7 days to really explore and get right into a cruise, before it's all over. You need at least 4 nts fir a relaxing cruise, and outwith school holidays if you enjoy peace and quiet. The short cruises are great, but not on the smaller ships. I find them a bit too 'stuffy', and less 'organised'. (Bigferxships need to be organised. Plenty of little corners to hide in for peace and quiet too. But don't give up on cruising. If you get the right mix, it's addictive.

[@SheenaAnnBrown]

Excuse my dyslexic fingers not typing in time with my brain 😂

[@Mel_FlyDriveExplore]

Thanks so much for your comment Sheena-Ann I was quite surprised at how rude some people are on Facebook groups! We are well-travelled but new to cruising and it did put me off before I went. However on the ship we didn't have problem thankfully

[@SheenaAnnBrown]

@Mellissa Williams I've given up on the Facebook groups. I DO enjoy looking here on You Tube though, especially the more known bloggers like Jamie (darn..can't remember his name!!) and his partner. They are always informative, meaty, honest reports and always pretty smack 9n with their information. Don't give up. I really think you would enjoy a larger ship. Less formal. Travel out of school hols for a less 'busy' cruise, but I find them more family orientated and less 'class' orientated. Much more relaxed. Happy Cruising x

[@Mel_FlyDriveExplore]

@@SheenaAnnBrown Yes I think you mean Travel With Jaimie. One Couples Adventures are also good and I like Emma Cruising. Wil try the larger ships soon!

[@stokesy_SWFC]

Great vlogs. If you're on the Britannia from 30th June, we're on the same cruise. It will be our first. :)

[@flydriveexplore]

Could be

[@flydriveexplore]

Say hello, if you see us!

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi Marcus, awesome live video. I enjoyed it. Have a great day. How are you? I'm doing well 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we're both fine, hope you have a good week.

[@paulmaidment631]

You will always get trolls, we were on the same cruise as you for this one, we too had issues with the breakfast that day, it's not the first time we've had issues but of the numerous cruises we've done a bad experience is rare.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, despite minor niggles, we found the value for money very good. So much so, we will be on our third cruise this November.

[@paulmaidment631]

@@flydriveexplore is it on the same ship to Norway per chance?

[@flydriveexplore]

@@paulmaidment631 No, but it is with P& O

[@paulmaidment631]

Whichever ship and whatever the ports of call, enjoy, your creating memories to last a lifetime...

[@jameswg13]

As an experienced cruiser ( as crew for a small cruise line and as a passenger mainly on P&O) sounds like you got a bit unlucky with that one breakfast and Tender port. Aurora is the oldest ship in the P&O fleet, she does normally have an older demographic as well as more experienced cruisers. Have heard mixed reviews from her lately However really happy to hear you have booked a Norwegian fjords cruise and on Britannia as well (which is currently my favourite cruise ship at least with P&O) i am also doing a return to norway next year on Britannia. You will absolutely love it i am sure and always happy to share tips and advice if you need it.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the info. Yes, the Guernsey stop was unplanned as we were meant to be going to France. We still had a really good time, hence the second trip to Norway at the end of June. Thanks again for the info and offer.

[@jameswg13]

​@Fly Drive Explore not at all would also recommend youtubers like emmacruises , tips for travellers , life well cruised and payl and carol love to travel. among others for research and tips. Smaller Norwegian ports such as Olden and Flam definitely book excursions for and these can be done in advance on P&O's holiday personaliser. Would suggest Loen cable car or Birksdal glacier hike among others for Olden, Flam railway for Flam etc. Speciality restaurants can be be booked in advance as well but not always.

[@OnASeasideMission]

Hello homies. The cruise is on hold for a while, but enjoying your pointers. Would like to do one that takes in Guernsey, as we took ship there from Weymouth long, long ago. Did you happen to notice yellow phone boxes, or have they all gone? Cheers

[@flydriveexplore]

Hi, we didn't see one. Here's a vid I made a few years ago when I visited Guernsey from Poole kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbKopZ5jtKdns0

[@barrycrump6189]

It's a very nice video, yet I fail to understand your desire to venture further afield when you have the fragrant delights that Port Talbot has to offer.

[@flydriveexplore]

Don't worry, I have a tripped planned to Briton Ferry

[@johnbryant6935]

We have done 1. Princess 2. Royal Caribbean 3. MSC Best service Royal Caribbean

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the info

[@Mezmo1975]

thats so weird about disembarking there should be a piece of paper delivered that explains it all

[@carolr9301]

There's nothing worse than some arrogant idiots who think they know it all by saying "Google it". Don't they understand that's what these groups are for", to ask questions. I hate disembarkation day. How did you get to/from Southampton? Glad you liked your first cruse and booked another. Britannia is so much bigger than Aurora, but just as nice.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks. We drove to Southampton and booked the port parking. We didn't have time to film it when we arrived as the process was so quick. We're really looking forward to our next trip.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Glad you enjoyed it all. Sadly the snap replies on FB groups from “old hands “ is rude many of use started cursing before the web..so just got on with it learnt as we went or with the help of the pre cruise pamphlet..P&O gave you.. and most questions appear daily so people do tire of them rapidly and snap.I’ve left a few groups as I found the same questions daily..about the weather in Norway ..currency and dress code grew tiresome. Yes Norway accept Euros….yes it can be cold and wet …and 80degress all in the same day.

[@franceswatts4001]

I recently took my first cruise, on MSC Virtuosa, and thoroughly enjoyed it after the first 2 days of feeling lost and confused on this floating city! We also went to Bruges instead of Le Havre (riots/ strikes) and I will definitely go back there. I am saving hard for another cruise but I will be avoiding P&O after watching your video and those of others.