We went on ME2 in 2019 for 2 weeks and had the best time. Loved Flutes, Lattitude and our fav The Dining Club (xtra cost but worth it) which ate in 4 times. The staff were fab, friendly and not overbearing. The snack shack and ice -cream stand were a lovely midday snack. Hope to get back on board ME2 in 2024 to Caribbean. Great video.
Thank you for the great informative video Paul and Carol! 👏 We havent upgraded our package so we're worrying what won't be available to us ☹ Please can you tell me if Latitude & Vista food are all free in the standard package? And do you have to pre book for these meals like the charged restaurants?? Also the night time bars Apertif etc, with entertainment, do they provide free drinks in the standard package aswell as the upgraded options? Thank you again, fingers crossed me and mom will be going this May! ❤
Hi Maureen, We nearly booked it but unfortunately didn't. We decided that we loved the Discovery so are back on 1st November for 2 weeks cruising from Naples through the Suez Canal to Dubai! Shame as it would of been lovely to see you!
Hi Paul and Carole me and my wife Shirley have book cruise on the 6th Dec 2020. looks a great ship we been on the Celebration, Dream, Discovery and Island Escape
It is a great ship, we really enjoyed our time on board. You have nearly done all of the Marella fleet! Sad that the Celebration won't be cruising any more. Hoping that by December we will all be cruising again! Thanks so much for watching.
Depends what you like to drink. We were happy on the standard, but if you like top shelf Gins etc then worth upgrading. You can up grade on board so see what you think the first day then decide.
We going on our honeymoon on 3rd October around Spain for 14 days. We purchased the premium all inclusive package and was wondering what that covers as regarding eating and restaurants.
Hi , yes we have been on her twice , last May and Feb this year , we love the ship , been on EX1, Dream a few times and also Celebration , we love Marella . Our favourite experience for a “pay” restaurant was the dining club , dinner apart from that was Latitude and Vista , Nona’s as you say is a hidden gem , hopefully we will be back on again , we have booked Caribbean again Feb 21st , fingers crossed
@@davemather1803 It is a great ship we loved our time on board! Agree hopefully we can all get cruising again, so sad to see what is happening to the industry. Fingers crossed you will get to the Caribbean in Feb! 😀
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I think I've watched these videos 10 times each in preparation for our cruise next year :)
Ahh brilliant please watch them as many times as you like! Appreciate you watching so thank you!
Thanks for a really useful and informative video. I have just booked for July ‘23 and me, my wife and 20 year old daughter cannot wait 😎👍
Oh exciting!
Oh, love the sound of Nonna’s being able to pick and choose 🍝 😋
It was excellent, such tasty pasta. Just wished we hadn't found it towards the end of the cruise!
Really informative..thank you :)
Also.. I love listening to your accents.
Your welcome, glad you enjoy listening! 😍
We went on ME2 in 2019 for 2 weeks and had the best time. Loved Flutes, Lattitude and our fav The Dining Club (xtra cost but worth it) which ate in 4 times. The staff were fab, friendly and not overbearing. The snack shack and ice -cream stand were a lovely midday snack. Hope to get back on board ME2 in 2024 to Caribbean. Great video.
Thanks for watching! It is a great ship, hope to get back.on board one day too!
Great selection of restaurants. Something for everyone.
Thanks! Yes we certainly never went hungry! 😁
Beautiful ship!! Great review, looking forward to more like it!! 😁👍
Thanks, plenty more to come!
Great, informative review - thanks. Can't wait to try them all soon - we've booked a deck 8 balcony cabin Sep.
Thank you very much! You are in for a treat. We had a balcony cabin on deck 9 and loved it, we would happily cruise on the Explorer 2 again!
Thank you for the great informative video Paul and Carol! 👏 We havent upgraded our package so we're worrying what won't be available to us ☹ Please can you tell me if Latitude & Vista food are all free in the standard package? And do you have to pre book for these meals like the charged restaurants?? Also the night time bars Apertif etc, with entertainment, do they provide free drinks in the standard package aswell as the upgraded options? Thank you again, fingers crossed me and mom will be going this May! ❤
Your welcome! All included, you can book but we walked in too. Drinks on standard package you get get in the bars. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Paul & Carol great informative review as always heading off on Ocean Horizons end of October so looking forward to it might see Ye aboard?
Hi Maureen, We nearly booked it but unfortunately didn't. We decided that we loved the Discovery so are back on 1st November for 2 weeks cruising from Naples through the Suez Canal to Dubai! Shame as it would of been lovely to see you!
WE loved Discovery too so think will do that next year enjoy your next trip xxx
@@maureencox9677 Yes we can't wait to be back on board. You have a fab cruise too! xx
Thanks for the tour of the food places,we go on the 26th June.looks like I'll be putting on a few pounds.😂😂
Lol definitely! Get some elasticsted waist trousers they always work well! 😂😂
Hi Paul and Carole me and my wife Shirley have book cruise on the 6th Dec 2020. looks a great ship we been on the Celebration, Dream, Discovery and Island Escape
It is a great ship, we really enjoyed our time on board. You have nearly done all of the Marella fleet! Sad that the Celebration won't be cruising any more. Hoping that by December we will all be cruising again! Thanks so much for watching.
Love the because they are done by ordinary cruises people that understand how we like cruising
Agree happily cruise with Marella again!
The Sushi restaurant is excellent as well.
Ok thanks!
Do you feel the all inclusive premium is value for money?
Depends what you like to drink. We were happy on the standard, but if you like top shelf Gins etc then worth upgrading. You can up grade on board so see what you think the first day then decide.
1:16 That banana dessert looks so yummy! Do you know what it’s called?
It's Banoffee Pie, it is so good! 😊
Nice review although you don't mention prices/packages available on board?
We didn't sample the speciality dining so couldn't comment. All our dining experiences were included in our fare 😀
We going on our honeymoon on 3rd October around Spain for 14 days. We purchased the premium all inclusive package and was wondering what that covers as regarding eating and restaurants.
It covers all the restaurants too. Have a fabulous time!
Even the speciality ones ? Sorry for the questions as it’s our first cruise :)
Yes as long as you pick off the all inclusive menu and not the specific cocktails in that restaurant which you would have to pay extra!
What were the prices of the specialty restaurants? Or do you pay a fee and dine their when ever you want, eating whatever you want?
You pay per meal, they cost between £18.95 to 29.95 you can by a package for all 3 too.
You missed the dining club , Best payable restaurant on board and also Vista ?
Definitely spoilt for choice!
Have you cruised on the Marella Explorer 2? Where was your favourite place to eat?
Hi , yes we have been on her twice , last May and Feb this year , we love the ship , been on EX1, Dream a few times and also Celebration , we love Marella . Our favourite experience for a “pay” restaurant was the dining club , dinner apart from that was Latitude and Vista , Nona’s as you say is a hidden gem , hopefully we will be back on again , we have booked Caribbean again Feb 21st , fingers crossed
@@davemather1803 It is a great ship we loved our time on board! Agree hopefully we can all get cruising again, so sad to see what is happening to the industry. Fingers crossed you will get to the Caribbean in Feb! 😀
Is this cruise ship a Tui operation
Yes Marella are part of the TUI group.