Join us for the Maiden Voyage of Marella Cruises newest cruise ship Marella Voyager!

Join us as we embark the maiden voyage on Marella Voyager cruise ship. Experience our first day on board as we explore our balcony junior suite, find the Kitchens and discuss the navigate app. We join in the sail away party and get to watch the first ever performance of Marella's entertainment teams brand new show. We also catch up with some travel vlogging friends and let you know what it feels like to be back on a Marella Cruise ship!
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[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

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[@theaussie4673]

You two make the most fun cruise videos.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh thank you, that's great to hear! 😃

[@jollyrob]

I'm so impressed! On his very first lap of the Kitchens Paul managed to combine the dining options in one go - genius!✊️🤣 I'm watching and learning 👍😉

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

LOL think it's called being greedy! 😂

[@Thedukes1984]

My son starts work on there in October. It looks very nice, I'm sure he will be pleased.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh really, what will be be doing on board?

[@Thedukes1984]

He will be working in the kids club. He's happy as the ship is in the Carribbean for most of his contact.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@Thedukes1984 Oh great, that will be lovely!

[@sharnieyorke]

That balcony is huge!!!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was fabulous!

[@heatherbarrett5280]

Our very first cruise was on this ship in October 1999 when she was a year old as Celebrity Mercury . We had a balcony on deck 9 for 7 nights in the Caribbean . Lost count the number of cruises we have done since with lots of lines and have been on a few with Marella and under Thomson, Celebration, Dream, Explorer, Explorer 2. Love the look of the Kitchen on Voyager.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh really! We loved the Kitchens!

[@junesnell6853]

Love your comments on Marcella Voyager, we are going on the ship in September and are looking forward to it . This is our second trip on a Marella ship. June from Gloucester

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Hello neighbour, glad you enjoyed them! Sure you will have a fab time! 😀

[@normann.mcdonald8820]

Yours is the first video about this ship that showed any sort of foot at all. Well done!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Great to hear. Thanks!

[@Ted_K_Have_a_nice_day]

Nice Video. Thanks for sharing your adventure! You guys are fun to watch. Isn't the first day the absolute best! So much anticipation and excitement for what's about to come on this new adventure! (Edited for spelling)

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@annmetcalfe-kx7ws]

We love your vlogs , you are so informative and so funny , and you so remind us of ourselves . We went on our first marella cruise at the end of August this year on the discovery 2 it was fantastic. So relaxing and wa really exceeded our expectations . And after watching your vlogs , we're definitely going to be doing another marella cruise . We don't do crowds very well since covid so marella seem to be big enough for us . Thanks and happy vlogging 😊

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Cheers Ann so glad you enjoyed Marella. It’s definitely one of our favourites.

[@JanJan-oc7yb]

I'm so glad to see this lovely ship sailing again. Took a trip on her last November, when she was still named "Mein Schiff ❤". I think i like her new name even better (🖖) I remember having the same problems with the front-row-seats in the Theatre during my cruise. I'm very excited for your next video. Its intersting to see what they changed during the overhaul. "The Kitchen" looks like a really big improvement. Thanks for the video! (Sorry for my bad english, i'm not very used writing it - best wishes from Germany)

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Your English is excellent! Yes front row isn't a good option in this ship lol! Thanks for watching, next episode will be out this Friday 😃

[@FraserAtSea]

I've been looking forward to this episode since I saw you were on Voyager. It looks like they've done such a good job of this ship, and it's so good to see a Marella ship with such modern and 'up to date' cabins - I remember from my time on Discovery 2 that the rooms were the element that really let it down. Also, I'm really unsure how I feel about that double shower scenario...!!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes they have! Lol the double shower was a surprise! 🤣🤣

[@Mazza240]

Loving the look of the kitchens. Totally agree regarding the plastic glasses, just doesn’t taste the same as a glass glass!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

The Kitchens are a great addition! Yes definitely does not taste the same!

[@ibana8449]

We spoke, (I sound like Jimmy Nail) anyway that suite is tremendous. We were balcony cabin 8067 so similar view but higher.. booking our next one soon, and sat chuckling at you two being mad. 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

LOL hey Jimmy Nail! Thanks for watching and great to hear you are chuckling! 😁

[@charlotted9157]

Wish Marella would sail from the UK as we don't fly. Can you have a chat with them pls!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol will do! 🤣🤣 Totally agree we would love it if they cruised out the UK too!

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We’ve just come off the Explorer for our first Marella cruise. How exciting to be on the maiden cruise. Wow that’s a big cabin. Oo the gravy boat looks great! We enjoyed looking around the ship with you. The standard drinks package is fine, we didn’t crave anything further. The staff are amazing aren’t they. We enjoyed this Vlog guys. Great energy. Cheers 🍻

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh cool! We had a great time on Voyager hope you did too on Explorer! Thanks so much for watching!

[@richcoll54]

It was very nice to meet you both in The White Hart tonight, Richard and Anne

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It was lovely to meet you too! Enjoy match of the day😊

[@janetwhitten3945]

Great video. We are sailing on voyager on 26 august. First time cruiser with my two adult daughters. We are all so excited x

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh exciting, have a great time!

[@sharonwhite1985]

Looks lovely - hope to try that ship. Your obvious excitement made the video enjoyable!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

That's great to hear, thanks!

[@angelamathlin4617]

loved this video what a fantastic cabin loving the Kitchens quite a few to choose from

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Angela, we loved our cabin and the Kitchens!

[@marjielalonde3875]

Wow; very impressive food options; can`t wait to see the other dining areas! (It`s all about the food! lol). I`m looking forward to this series!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol we ate at every venue so lots more to come! Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnemulvihill4456]

Agree with you both drinks taste better from glass not plastic 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes that's definitely true!

[@joanroberts5548]

Absolutely love you pair you are so funny 😂 you do a great job 👏 ❤❤

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Joan! Appreciate that! 😍

[@cu4wur6023]

Loved this video, so informative and such fun. I felt like I was sitting in same room as you just having a laugh together 😂 Marcella cruise line through Tui sounds just the ticket. The fact everything is included with no hidden extras is a big +. I’m going to watch more and catch up on some of your videos and I think you have a Q&A live stream tonight 🤔so will join that. We’ve only cruised once, but once is all it takes to be bitten by the cruise bug 🤣 Thank you both ❤🛳️🛟⚓️

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are live again this week tomorrow - Tuesday 1st at 7pm 😁

[@cu4wur6023]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Yes, I will tune in 🎙️🕖👍🏻

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Great! It normally is a fun hour, we do enjoy doing them!

[@cu4wur6023]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 🤪🤭 I’m too eager… I thought it was the 1st today! Oh well, I’ve already posted our question! 🤣😂🙃

[@robsmith7430]

4 weeks and counting, I can’t wait to board voyager

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh exciting, we would love to get back on board!

[@ScreamieBirds]

Similar to the Celebrity Century - think they were sister ships. That was our first cruise together in ‘97. Great size! Nice seeing that showroom again - loved it!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes they were! Oh wow your first cruise, glad it bought back some great memories!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

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[@LetsAllCruise]

Great video! Always enjoy your good energy. Glad to hear the staff were great. That makes a big difference. I noticed how friendly they were when you first arrived at your cabin.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thank you! The staff were fabulous!

[@joffee516]

What a great informative video thank you so much. We have been talking about Morella cruises for some time now but just haven’t booked yet. This video definitely made us try and fit one into our cruising schedule. Food looks awesome 👏

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh great to hear you found it useful! Thanks for watching!

[@KenGoesCruising]

Looks like the kitchen is a firm favourite. We've not done Marella yet Shame they don't sail from the UK

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes we really liked the concept! Totally agree, it would be great if they did sail out of the UK but seems no plans which is a shame!

[@KirstyG64]

Got a friend who rates marella highly. Between u and him this is defo in my list. Loved the look of the kitchens

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They are a great cruise line. The Kitchens was a big hit with us!

[@jason1234567896]

Heading on this ship on in August

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Have a great time!

[@davidthomas1815]

Love your videos, have booked the Voyager next Easter for a two week Caribbean cruise. Looking forward to finding more about the ship.🙂🚢

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks David! Oh lovely sure you will have a fabulous time. Busy editing episode 2!

[@travelswithlizzylou]

Those chocolate éclairs look 😋 yum

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They were good, we really enjoyed the food onboard!

[@elsiehodges9415]

Great blog, so agree about drinks in a glass - I can't stand those plastic beakers!!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks! Yes just doesn't taste the same!

[@catherinehawkins1314]

Agree about Iona, borderline rude some staff I spoke to and in one bar I was completely ignored and everyone around me served who arrived after so I left. These are the things that make me think twice about booking again

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes so frustrating. Marella staff are you streets ahead of them!

[@LetsAllCruise]

"I'm a greedy little piglet"! 😆

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol he is! 🤣

[@garethforster5430]

Love this! cant wait to cruise on Voyager!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Gareth!

[@h.k.ausu.4985]

The old boat last drove for Germany, under the name: "Mein Schiff Herz" and was retired, now a bit painted and the English man feels comfortable😅

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes it did and we do!

[@susanwilson7300]

looking forward to trying Voyager next summer ☀️

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is a great addition to the fleet!

[@alanm2499]

paul how good is your arithmatic i think your cabin door said 10062 ? ten thousand and 62 lol your a long way away from the buffet LOL

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

LOL we kept getting that wrong! The Kitchens were way too handy!

[@paulconnolly17]

Good luck on your new journey

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thank you!!

[@lornas_corner]

I love the excitement of a paper Cruise News 🗞️- and I totally agree 😂😂 We’re going on Explorer 2 soon and will be booking Voyager for next year - I honestly don’t think you can beat Marella for value, food, drinks and always amazing staff ❤ Pretty sure Captain Steve has captained us in the past 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Glad to see there are more paper nuts out there LOL! We love Marella, their staff are the best! Captain Steve has been around for a while as he mentioned he Captained the Dream!

[@Helsbelz11]

Hi! We booked our cruise today for next April - going on a Marcella flying to Palma. What time can you get on the boat?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

You will be taking in a coach when your flight lands. So depends on that.

[@shirleyann3471]

What was in the goody bags on the bed? Was waiting all through the video for you to open the bags

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh lol sorry should of done that it was insulated coffee cups and a keyring!

[@joanfreestone1707]

Unfortunately, Marella ships don't come to Australia. The Voyager seems to have a nice atmosphere and great food. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No they don't, they are restating their Asia itineraries, but not git as far as Australia yet!

[@joanfreestone1707]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Thanks for the info.

[@Danny_Roman.]

Hi guys very nice tour. Can I just ask did you encounter any rough seas whilst on your trip ? If you did how bad were they ? 😮

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We didn't have any rough Seas 😃

[@lorenzomag100]

Great vlog..I see you had a sail away party out on deck? I'm confused as on the Discovery 2 ship,they can no longer have outside sail away parties in Palma Port,because of the complaints from the other small boats in the Marina, i was so looking forward to our sail away party in September in Palma

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh really that's strange, we had one on Voyager.....will be interesting to see if they continue on there!

[@lorenzomag100]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel Maybe..where you on her maiden voyage?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes we were, so wonder if they did it just for that then?

[@susanwilson7300]

Great ship 🚢

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It is!

[@meister6934]

Question pkease , if we did a P + O cruise , would we pay more for the complete cruise compared to Marella being all inclusive or are P +O a bit cheaper but the drinks package equals it out , if that makes sense ?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Good question. It would be close but still think Marella would win if you broke it all down!

[@meister6934]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel many thanks , will have a look.

[@deanhargreaves5958]

Do you have to take your own cases on board

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We picked them up at Palma airport to take them to the coach. Then went we got to the cruise port, we just went straight to check in and our cases were taken straight from the coach to our cabin.

[@wendygeorge]

What are the accessible balcony cabins like on sky princess we have just booked a five night cruise on sky princess October half term next year we have the premium package what are the best select restaurants as we get to eat at two with our package

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Here is our video of an accessible cabin Paul's Dad stayed in on Sky Princess kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoWri2qijZ1rpJYsi=-nuApsn8DuZQzdNa we preffered Crown Grill over Sabatinis.

[@michaelgriffiths3929]

Am booked on the same ship next April in the Caribbean. One question I have though is, One you check luggage in at airport do you collect at airport or does it transfer straight to your room on the ship

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

We picked ours up at the airport to take to the coach transfer.

[@michaelgriffiths3929]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel thanks for the response. Snd the videos have been great.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

No problem glad you have enjoyed them!

[@stevekay528]

You mentioned about P&O staff, but l seem to remember reading that their terms and conditions of employment were being changed - you may recall that UK based staff were being replaced by cheaper agency staff a couple of years ago.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Think that was P&O Ferry company not P&O cruises.

[@Blah-blah-blah79]

Amazing 😍 did you have to do anything in terms of COVID jabs? We're on Marella in October to the Carribbean for two weeks. Been told we need proof of vacation

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks Deano! We didn't. We always carry ours just in case though!

[@minsecmpea1433]

Am booked for November sailing from Barbados and no jabs are needed or proof of vacinations.

[@guitarmuso1]

Happier than those other miserable blokes who picked it to bits on their vlog

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Oh really, who was that?

[@sueevans4110]

After many years sailing with P O we wont crjise with them again gone down hill give me Tui or Princess ❤

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lots of companies to try. We really enjoyed TUI and Princess too!

[@peterbarnes3735]

How much are the cabana's to hire? We are due on the Voyager in February in the Caribbean

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

£249 for the week or £100 a day. We cover and show them in episode 2 out next Friday!

[@peterbarnes3735]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel bloody hell is that each or per cabin?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol per cabana, yes not cheap! 🤣 They were all empty, no surprise there!

[@peterbarnes3735]

@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel thanks for the speedy answers..I'll be sure to watch your next video

[@marecianoble5826]

What we're the gifts on your bed ? We are nosey 😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They were two coffee cups that stay warm, with a token to go the coffee port with. Nice touch!

[@iloveanimals1662]

P&O need to take some lessons on Customer Service from Marella

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They were fabulous!

[@anngratton1855]

It’s a dog Paulie Morgan❤😂

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Yes another one for team Carole! 😃

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Why do you have your shoes on? Especially in the bathroom.

[@Scotts-CruiseTravel]

Saucy

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

😍

[@chrisgraham-rowe3311]

Do you ever spend time at home. ?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Sometimes!

[@DolittleCampers]

I would 100% have chose the snack shack 🤣 Clare would have chose the gravy boat 🤣 is the tv on an arm so you can watch it in bed? Im with you on paper, love the cruise news.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Lol! 🤣 Yes it came right around so you could watch it lying in bed! 😀

[@aaronmosessequina5610]

Where can I chat you guysss?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

In the comments when the video goes live at 6pm 😃

[@aaronmosessequina5610]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel is it possible to reach you on your email or any other social media platforms?

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

What do you want to chat about?

[@aaronmosessequina5610]

@@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel I think that your channel has a big potential and I wanted to extend my help with my services. I'm not selling anything! Pinky swear!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Thanks for your offer, we get offers every day, which we turn down. We are happy how things are thank you!

[@pipfield1901]

That's my favourite cabin I've seen on any vlog, and that balcony! It all looks fabulous. Just wished Merella sailed from Tilbury or Dover.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

It's one of our favourites too. Agree anywhere in the UK would do!

[@iangill8984]

I remember the Spirit in its last days. Great people on board, a great crew, a great itinerary. Poor old Spirit was on its last legs but the a cruise is what you may it, fabulous time. Things have moved on, one thing to note is that Which rate Marella very highly, they are good value for money.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

They do include a lot! We didn't get to cruise on the Spirit but did Celebration and Dream and loved them both!

[@triciarevill1617]

We've sailed on the Dream as well, it was just changing from Thomson Dream to Marella. We had only sailed with Celebrity before then, so didn't know what to expect, but we loved it, sailing from Corfu to the Greek Islands.