P&O IONA CRUISE VLOG ..1 MADEIRA ,CANARY ISLANDS , SPAIN ,PORTUGAL ......EMBARKATION , SINDUH .

[@timeout2770]

Brilliant vlog as usual lovely dress on formal night pearl .

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

And a very good morning 😂 awe thank you very much . She did look very sparkly dint she . I was running around after her picking all the bits up 😩 . Thank you as always for continuing to watch and for all your comments.xx❤❤🥂

[@rachel2412]

I got off Iona this morning after a week to the Norwegian Fjords. I'm still swaying as If I am on the ship LOL so not sure if watching this video is a good idea whilst I am trying to find my equilibrium! So funny watching all the areas I know well now, as opposed to watching your previous videos to see what it would be like. I was in Gran Canaria the week before so really looking forward to seeing you explore the Canary Islands. You are such a lovely couple, who I only discovered recently, and I hope you had a fantastic holiday x

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Rachel ,thank you very much for your lovely message. I really hope that you have had a great time in the Fjords. I bet the scenery was amazing. We are going in August aboard Sky princess. I know what you mean about still feeling like your on the ship , as we had a two day storm on the way back to Southampton. Thanks again for your message and for watching. X

[@KarenFrost-r1l]

Morning Pearl and Brian. I have been watching a lot of your vloggs. Just wanted to say they are brilliant. You are both so down to earth. I love it.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Morning Karen , awe thank you that is fantastic to hear . Glad that you enjoy them . We really do love doing them and as you say just being down to earth and being ourselves. Thanks for the great comment Karen it means a lot .Xx

[@thelawgreens]

Great first day guys, and thank you for the mention. I was just tucking into my cheese on toast when I heard our shout out. Looking forward to the rest of your trip. ❤

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Your welcome, hope you didn’t choke on your cheese on toast , we think you two are great fun . 👍

[@thelawgreens]

Only 20 weeks until we board Iona…

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Can’t wait 😆

[@alexandrawordy]

After you mentioning the LawGreens we are obsessed with them, they are hilarious 🥰 BTW we were on this cruise for my “special” birthday!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Alexandra , I’m glad you enjoyed them , we love them as well. Hope you enjoyed the cruise as well , especially for a special birthday 🎂 . Thanks for watching

[@charm-w1104]

You two are so adorable! Really enjoyed your holiday vlog. Looking forward to cruising on the Iona next year.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi , thank you that is very nice of you , really glad you enjoyed the vlog. I’m sure you are looking forward to your cruise on Iona , she is a beautiful ship . Hope you have a great time , and thank you for watching. X

[@robincuerden6395]

you 2 are one of the best , great show. thanks a lot , rob

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Rob , thanks mate that is very kind of you . Glad you enjoyed it , we are on Ventura for New year so that will be out early January. Thank you for the positive support we do appreciate it. Have a great Christmas and 2024 . Pearl & Brian 👋🍺🥂

[@steveburn7326]

Enjoyed your embarkation video especially the Sinduh review. We are going on the same cruise on 11 November and planning to eat in Sinduh probably on the second night.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Steve , thank you glad you enjoyed it . Have a fantastic time on Iona , I’m sure you will enjoy it . Sindhi is ready nice , big portions.

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We’re going on this ship next month! We’re so excited. We’re currently researching all we can. Your cabin looks lovely. We’re on an inside! We’re trying to decide which paid restaurant to go to, so your review was very useful. What a lovely guest day. Cheers 🍻

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

HI Guys , looks like you are seasoned cruisers so doubt if there is much we can tell you. Our cabin was great in an ideal position .We went to both Sindhu and the Epicurean , I personally preferred the Epicurean its bit more of an occasion sort of Restaurant . Whatever you decide hope you have a fantastic time . Thank you very much for watching , I don't know if you have subscribed but we will subscribe to your channel . 👋

[@amandahimsworth7469]

Arr been looking forward to watching this vlog ❤ as we are on iona for first time nov 9th so will soak up all the tips and advice we see from you . Looks like you have far more room on this ship to move around . And look forward to Sindu . Went in Sindu a couple of times when we were on Arcadia and loved it . ❤ will have to remember Pearl advice on how to get to the crows nest . Middle ,left aft lol 😆 take care both of you ❤️ A&J xxxxx

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Morning A&J , that’s exciting to be on Iona in November good to have something to look forward to in the winter. She is a big ship but you will soon find your way about. Crows Nest is a really nice popular bar , but please never ever follow any of Pearls directions on how to get somewhere 🤣😂. Have a lovely Bank Holiday Xx❤️❤️

[@TimK2646]

Cheers Pearl and Brian. Loved this embarkation video. How did Brian manage to get that Poker Face bloke to sing inside Pearl's Vino glass.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Cheers Tim , thank you very much .Always exciting that first day when you board the ship . I thought he looked better being filmed through a glass 😂😂

[@tonybarrett1563]

I've just booked this cruise for next November after just returning from a week on Iona to the Fjords. Love your vlogs, so informative.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Tony , thanks for watching and commenting it’s really appreciated. Hope you enjoyed the Fjords , we are on Sky Princess going to the Fjords at the moment . Hope you enjoy your next cruise we thought it was great .

[@cruisingandexploring]

Great video, really enjoyed watching your first day on Iona 😉🛳

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thank you , thanks for watching, always exciting on that first day .🙏

[@CruiseLife22]

Great first day guys!

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thanks , much better service than the previous one in February.👍

[@pathughes6442]

Hi Pearl and Brian we love watching your videos and we have a few cruises booked and we fancy doing a few videos on you tube like you have.Could you advice on what camera you use and any other advice would be great.We are on Azura next Thursday and would like to add content to you tube from thid cruise

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Pat , thank you very much for watching our vlogs . I use a number of cameras a Sony zv1 and a DJI pocket pro , and my I phone. You can get some good results using your phone. When filming on the ship I tend to use the DJI camera as it’s small and a bit more discrete. One thing I would definitely recommend is microphones. People will put up with a bit of poor quality in filming but if they can’t hear then they tend to turn off . We found that out very quickly. Hope this helps, have a great cruise on Azura .Nearly forgot I use an editing software called VN . I use their free version.

[@garluk1]

That’s the one I’m thinking about for September 24

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi thanks for Subscribing and watching, appreciate it.I think you would enjoy it , we were lucky with the weather apart from the last couple of days sailing back to Southampton.There is 3 sea days before you reach Madeira, but we really enjoyed this cruise.

[@reneyoung2395]

Enjoy watching! The only way I get to travel.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Rene , thanks for watching and commenting, it’s always good to hear what people think . I’m really glad you enjoyed it and your able to see other parts of the world . More to come .

[@bavers]

We boarded the Iona on the 1st April for the Northern Europe. I guess you disembarked the same day?

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi ,yeah we came off about 7.30 am , we did the Northern Europe cruise 4weeks before on Iona . Hope you had a great time . Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bavers]

@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 we watched all your Vlogs in preparation. It was amazing. Can’t wait for this series of vlogs.

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

@@bavers Hope it didn’t put you off 😂 . Really appreciate that , thank you.

[@pbrunottephoto1646]

Good sense of humour you two..nice vlog...

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Thank you , she puts up with a lot of leg pulling 😃

[@dzung1969]

Can I ask where did you park?

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

We used CPS which are one of the official cruise car park firms in Southampton. You pull up opposite the ship take out your luggage, hand the keys to one of the CPS people who park your car for you . You are then given a key receipt that you keep with you . On return you are directed to the car park exchange your receipt for your key and away you go . Works very well . I would normally book about 6 months before the cruise just to be sure .Hope this helps

[@michaelhoward7189]

What do you guys do for your day jobs when not vlogging?

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Michael, first of all thanks for watching and commenting really appreciate it . We are both retired now , I was an HGV driver for Fords for 42 years , and Pearl was an Assistant Cook in a local school .

[@michaelhoward7189]

We love your vlogs you are a lovely couple with a great sense of humour keep up the good work

[@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619]

Hi Michael, that is very kind of you , thank you very much . After Covid we had loads booked so we thought we would start recording. Off to the Fjords in August. Thanks again.