Loved the crew and their interaction with you. Made up for the lack of passengers. Ship may be old but experience seemed okay. Kitchens were super clean.😎
I have done a ton of galley tours and that is one of the cleanest and most organized looking ship’s galleys I’ve ever seen. I haven’t been on Bahamas Paradise but love them for the heart they put into everything they do.
Great tour of the kitchen and restaurants! In some ways, it was an ideal situation with such a low passenger count, since it meant that you could have all of those amazing tours and so much time and attention from the officers. I also give them a great deal of credit for inviting you behind the scenes in the kitchens that way, since it rightfully demonstrates how incredibly CLEAN and organized everything is, and that they have confidence in having it all put out there for the world to see on TH-cam! I have several future cruises banked with them because there had been multiple cancellations back in July when they were trying to start up again....well, plus the two b2b sailings I was supposed to have had this past weekend....so I'm looking forward to being back. J, please let us know when you intend to be back on this ship, maybe we'll run into each other! :)
Yeah it was overall a perfectly timed great opportunity for sure! And they are definitely doing everything right over there and keeping the ship clean! And yes I will definitely let you know when I go back!
The kitchen tour is the star of this video. Very nice that you shared it with us. It was also nice to see the passion of the chef presenting his dishes. They all looked delish. Kudos for giving us a tour of something we might not get to see on a ship. Kitchen looked very clean too, which is important. And yes! no Hat on the chef!
Jay, Freeport in the house. It is so refreshing to see how much you enjoyed Bahamas Paradise Grand Classica to our island. Much smaller than the other cruise lines but just as enjoyable for such a short cruise. Sorry your short time did not allow you time to see more of our Island. You are welcome back anytime.
You know the kitchen is kept this clean on a regular basis as this was not a planned or scheduled tour :-) that impresses me! Also the personality of the crew was outstanding, also very impressive.
I loved this video! You have a great personality and how you interact with the crew. It shows you worked in the industry and that you have respect for them. I really appreciate all your hard work with the video, it shines! Well done!
Love the folded animal towels! That’s one of my favorite things about cruising! They’re so adorable! I’ve had stewards in the past that would leave a whole zoo of animals in the room!!
Hello Jay, I appreciate you going on this older ship in showing us this amazing content. Keep doing what you are doing, nevermind the haters. Stay bless!😉
Hello Jay. TH-cam is saying "no views" for the FOOD REVIEW. Clearly there were views. You received two likes, one of which was mine. I did receive a notification about the video. I enjoyed the video. Thank you 😊.
That was a nice ship model. I had a ship model of that ship but my cleaning lady dropped it and broke the smoke stacks. I’m booked for next summer so I’ll buy it then.
Wow what a cool experience u had seeing all the kitchens…it’s interesting how they make the food and such… oh and also u have a dog Blue and and elephant Dumbo on ur bed!!! So glad u had a good time…
This is a very nicely done video. I've never seen anything like it for Bahama Paradise before. It's probably the best advertising they've had in years, and they didn't even double charge your credit card.
They were really hospitable to show you all around.. this is a great video of behind the scenes.. its a good thing that there were not many passengers ..I think because of this ..it allowed you this opportunity. Well Done Jay!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The crew really work their tails off. I did a galley tour on symphony of the seas and it was amazing. It’s really nice to see the the BTS.
BTW, I think it's cool they gave you the full VIP treatment, meeting the officers and the private tours. They were probably really happy to get the publicity. I hope that when they return to Palm Beach from New Orleans, more folks will find their way onto this small ship for a quick getaway. True story... I worked weekends on a ship like this when I was in college and met my future husband on board coming back from Freeport!
@@Cj677player 👍🏻 Crew used to refer to her as “the ferry.” In her prime, she’d ferry 1000+ passengers every day at dawn to Freeport and back by midnight and then do it again the next day.
@@desire2travel yup. I traveled on her many times. I remember when there were three vessels doing that route. The Discovery Sun, Discovery Dawn, and the Sea Escape. There was also the Freeport I at one point (this was before I was born).
Wonderful video, as usual! You have given us great opportunities to be in areas passengers don’t normally get to see. Many have been on a bridge, but I would bet never entering or departing from a port. Many have been on a kitchen tour, but probably not on such a personalized tour with such engaging crew! (Actually, all the crew you filmed!) This is a tiny cruise line, with a quick getaway opportunity. There must be plenty of people who don’t need an amusement park at sea and glitz and glamour. I hope they will watch these videos/vlogs and give it a chance. I’m hoping to get onboard the next time I’m in Florida! Lois
Having worked as a cook, I was stunned by the cleanliness, and all the shiny equipment...but was surprised that Chef was not wearing a hat, or even net...then he started popping the hat on and off, and all I could see, (in my mind's eye...not on screen), was hair flying everywhere!! 😳😳😳 (I worked in a VERY strict kitchen).
Hey there Jay!! 🙋🏽♀️ I think the fun is where you create it! Only 100 people on the ship wouldn’t bother me in the least. Having an opportunity to see the inner working of the ship, meeting the staff, actually being able to enjoy the pool without craziness and being able to meet the other passengers would be fun!! I love how you really approach each cruise with positives and negatives, very informative. You have a very inviting way to yourself and it shows in how people respond to you. I’ve never been on a cruise before (don’t want to go solo) but when I do, I’ll definitely use you videos on what and what not to do. 👍🏾👍🏾
Food options looked awesome. The crew seemed excited to share what they have to offer. Its unfortunate that there were not more cruisers onboard to share the experience.
I vote for the chef’s hat. I’m partial because I was trained & work in food service for 15 years. You have chefs & then the Executive Chief. Great video.
That galley is very clean! Nice selection of food. I sailed on the Celebration in 2019 and the food was good. And for a party I was the only one on the dance floor. Just have to make your own party. Lol. Loved the vlog!
Wow Jay how Awesome!! My wife and I will be sailing on this beautiful ship in the near future and I am loving what I am seeing. Love the channel. Keep up the great work.
Jay, love the tour of Grand Classica. I’ve been really curious for awhile about the ship and the cruise line and all your content on it is great! I’m curious what happened to the Grand Celebration? That was my very first 7-day cruise when it was with Carnival many years ago. Anyway, I love those old ships that are still making it and not being scrapped. Thanks for the great show!
If I cruise now I think I would miss the crowds. One of the things I especially loved was meeting people from all over the world I know no crowds is safer, but just saying ...
Hey thanks Jay for this video! My sister and I are about to plan a trip with them! The crew seems so wonderful! Also food made from scratch wow we can't wait! And the kitchen was so clean! Plus we love the idea of a very short trip, stay on a cruise ship too long, I'll gain weight LOL
Great video. As long as they are playing good music it's a party it doesn't matter how many people are there. Now I have to book at cruise on that ship.
People talk about the age of the ship, but I would so rather be with that group of people who all seem to really take pride in their job on a ship that is older without bells and whistles quietly relaxing with a book. My first cruise is next May for a business convention. I'm thinking this might have to be my second.
It was nice meeting. I just wish I met you a little early on the cruise. You even got my son and I in part of the video. Thanks for the behind the scenes look. This was our first cruise and we enjoyed the experience. The food we had was pretty good. We will definitely be going on a longer cruise on a bigger ship. I'm not sure we would go on this ship again.
This is a great inside look at that cruise ship. The kitchen part amazing. Makes me want to consider a cruise on them. But their only ship is under FEMA contract now in New Orleans.
hey man i have to say ive been in a few kitchens on cruise ships Given there was only a 100 or so people on board im thinking i have never seen a food presentation like this if this was served as it looks it is unbelievable they couldn't make any money at what you paid for two or three days Hats off (or in this case hats on) to the chef and kitchen staff seems there was 1 cook per 6 or 8 passengers AMAZING and great videos from you i ll go on this ship when the shit stops hitting the fan
I enjoy your videos. I have been on over 40 cruises. Did you know tht the little paper you get the night before has all the open & closing times of all the restaurants & shops, etc, so you have no surprises. Sometimes if one side of the buffet is closed, the other side may be open. The events paper will tell you for sure! god bless you!
Re: lobster eggs Benedict. I had that recently, on a trip to Maine -- at some dive breakfast/coffee shop in Ellsworth. It was excellent... but it was $30.
This was so fun to see and yes, with a full ship, that place would be rocking. They really do work hard!! (And I noticed something in this video, part way thru you started to smile again. Maybe that was missing in past few videos?...also...teachers and school personnel all returned to work over the past month. Maybe a lots of subscribers are teachers? Or people are busy with back to school? Just a thought. Don't be hard on yourself. We are still here!)
I’ve sailed on this line many times, and normally it is totally rocking! Personally, I wouldn’t mind it being rather barren on occasion, but I do like being social as well, and do love meeting new people.
Jay- so cool you got to do that. Very good video and thanks for doing this video. I love seeing behind the scene stuff! Can you get into the engine room? 😃😃😃
Soooo did you get a bottle of white henny or naw? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 nice tour of the ship. I've done new super huge ships ,and super small ones and there's so charm that I appreciate on older small ship ,but I can only appreciate it for few days lol
No! This would not be a good experience for a cruise newbie. 1- Too short and no sea day to enjoy the ship. 2- Old technology all around, including how the ship rides. 3- Too empty to really feel the cruise vacation vibe.
@@Javier-ot4rm Not everyone's the same. For some newbies, they have fears of feeling "trapped" on a cruise ship, so being able to "get their feet wet" as it were on a cruise like this is one way to get accustomed to the cruise experience.
Hey Jay. I just got off the Odyssey of the Seas on Sunday. They have a show called Tap Factory with really good tap dancers, drummers, and a Breakdancer! So those show still exist. 😜. It was a really good show too.
Gathering Content like this isn’t always easy… If you enjoyed please just hit the LIKE BUTTON, COMMENT & SHARE! Thanks for watching!
Yes people hit that like button The man is working hard to bring us these Vloggs. Good Job Jay!!!
Why is the ship almost empty? Is it a test cruise?
No just sailing on a Tuesday with a ton of restrictions in the Bahamas at the moment. It’s the only place they go to.
I’ve never seen a kitchen tour like this. Amazing!
Loved the crew and their interaction with you. Made up for the lack of passengers. Ship may be old but experience seemed okay. Kitchens were super clean.😎
I have done a ton of galley tours and that is one of the cleanest and most organized looking ship’s galleys I’ve ever seen. I haven’t been on Bahamas Paradise but love them for the heart they put into everything they do.
I guess its less organised when the ship is full. Cooking for 150 people is easy for those guys
Don't shy away from older cheaper Cruises. It's really interesting to see what is out there for the average person on a relatively average weekend
The crew made this experience, Ruben was a delight as well as Josie & director. Thanks for the kitchen tour it was cool to see.
Really cool video. Im hungry now😂
Great tour of the kitchen and restaurants! In some ways, it was an ideal situation with such a low passenger count, since it meant that you could have all of those amazing tours and so much time and attention from the officers. I also give them a great deal of credit for inviting you behind the scenes in the kitchens that way, since it rightfully demonstrates how incredibly CLEAN and organized everything is, and that they have confidence in having it all put out there for the world to see on TH-cam!
I have several future cruises banked with them because there had been multiple cancellations back in July when they were trying to start up again....well, plus the two b2b sailings I was supposed to have had this past weekend....so I'm looking forward to being back. J, please let us know when you intend to be back on this ship, maybe we'll run into each other! :)
Yeah it was overall a perfectly timed great opportunity for sure! And they are definitely doing everything right over there and keeping the ship clean!
And yes I will definitely let you know when I go back!
The kitchen tour is the star of this video. Very nice that you shared it with us. It was also nice to see the passion of the chef presenting his dishes. They all looked delish. Kudos for giving us a tour of something we might not get to see on a ship. Kitchen looked very clean too, which is important. And yes! no Hat on the chef!
Jay, Freeport in the house. It is so refreshing to see how much you enjoyed Bahamas Paradise Grand Classica to our island. Much smaller than the other cruise lines but just as enjoyable for such a short cruise. Sorry your short time did not allow you time to see more of our Island. You are welcome back anytime.
Thank you so much! I will definitely be back very soon!
You know the kitchen is kept this clean on a regular basis as this was not a planned or scheduled tour :-) that impresses me! Also the personality of the crew was outstanding, also very impressive.
I loved this video! You have a great personality and how you interact with the crew. It shows you worked in the industry and that you have respect for them. I really appreciate all your hard work with the video, it shines! Well done!
Thank you so much. This is definitely my favorite comment so far. It really means a lot!
I don’t get the 👎🏼, show the man the love ❤️
I’m used to it at this point. Can’t please everyone
@@JSHIPLIFE ita so sad i think. why do people have to be like that :(
Love the folded animal towels! That’s one of my favorite things about cruising! They’re so adorable! I’ve had stewards in the past that would leave a whole zoo of animals in the room!!
Hello Jay, I appreciate you going on this older ship in showing us this amazing content. Keep doing what you are doing, nevermind the haters. Stay bless!😉
They don’t bother me. I don’t mind doing things a little different!
Hello Jay. TH-cam is saying "no views" for the FOOD REVIEW. Clearly there were views. You received two likes, one of which was mine. I did receive a notification about the video. I enjoyed the video. Thank you 😊.
It’s weird.. TH-cam is not my friend right now
I would love to have a ship mostly to myself with that kitchen an staff.
Yes get that ship model. I collect every ships model from all the cruises I have taken. That’s way I never cruise on the same ship.
That was a nice ship model. I had a ship model of that ship but my cleaning lady dropped it and broke the smoke stacks. I’m booked for next summer so I’ll buy it then.
Thanks Jay for taking us on these adventures , the kitchen is the bomb I love it, I am a retired chef now. Thanks 🇧🇧👍🍹
Wow what a cool experience u had seeing all the kitchens…it’s interesting how they make the food and such… oh and also u have a dog Blue and and elephant Dumbo on ur bed!!! So glad u had a good time…
This is a very nicely done video. I've never seen anything like it for Bahama Paradise before. It's probably the best advertising they've had in years, and they didn't even double charge your credit card.
Exactly! I’m going back! Thank you for watching!
Great video love interaction with everyone.
Thank you!
Jay I think you and my husband maybe the only two people that eats anchovies on their pizza lol
No way! I love them! 🐟
Of all the cruise vlogs I've seen I've never seen behind the scenes. Cept your crew ones of course! Good job Jay 👏🏾 👍🏾
I’ll try to keep them coming! Thank you!
They were really hospitable to show you all around.. this is a great video of behind the scenes.. its a good thing that there were not many passengers ..I think because of this ..it allowed you this opportunity. Well Done Jay!
"THE BUTCHER" at the 13:56 mark. Great Benny the Butcher reference, J! lol
What an amazing experience going into the kitchen and it being just as the test dishes are presented for approval.
Your interaction with the crew was amazing.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The crew really work their tails off. I did a galley tour on symphony of the seas and it was amazing. It’s really nice to see the the BTS.
Jay's ship tours are the best!
Wow. Thank you so much!
BTW, I think it's cool they gave you the full VIP treatment, meeting the officers and the private tours. They were probably really happy to get the publicity. I hope that when they return to Palm Beach from New Orleans, more folks will find their way onto this small ship for a quick getaway. True story... I worked weekends on a ship like this when I was in college and met my future husband on board coming back from Freeport!
Wow that’s amazing! And yeah even though this ship is old I still had a great time and I’ll definitely be going back!
Sounds like you worked on board the Discovery Sun?
@@Cj677player 👍🏻 Crew used to refer to her as “the ferry.” In her prime, she’d ferry 1000+ passengers every day at dawn to Freeport and back by midnight and then do it again the next day.
@@desire2travel yup. I traveled on her many times. I remember when there were three vessels doing that route. The Discovery Sun, Discovery Dawn, and the Sea Escape. There was also the Freeport I at one point (this was before I was born).
That's one of the positive side to working in the galley, you get to eat big compared to what the crew gets.
Wonderful video, as usual! You have given us great opportunities to be in areas passengers don’t normally get to see. Many have been on a bridge, but I would bet never entering or departing from a port. Many have been on a kitchen tour, but probably not on such a personalized tour with such engaging crew! (Actually, all the crew you filmed!) This is a tiny cruise line, with a quick getaway opportunity. There must be plenty of people who don’t need an amusement park at sea and glitz and glamour. I hope they will watch these videos/vlogs and give it a chance. I’m hoping to get onboard the next time I’m in Florida! Lois
I like the kitchen tour. They are so friendly. Good job J!
"It's not horrible..." Talk about damming with faint praise 😄😄😄
That galley is so clean and organized!! WOW! 👍👍👍
Having worked as a cook, I was stunned by the cleanliness, and all the shiny equipment...but was surprised that Chef was not wearing a hat, or even net...then he started popping the hat on and off, and all I could see, (in my mind's eye...not on screen), was hair flying everywhere!! 😳😳😳 (I worked in a VERY strict kitchen).
0:40 that's a elephant towel
Hey there Jay!! 🙋🏽♀️
I think the fun is where you create it! Only 100 people on the ship wouldn’t bother me in the least. Having an opportunity to see the inner working of the ship, meeting the staff, actually being able to enjoy the pool without craziness and being able to meet the other passengers would be fun!! I love how you really approach each cruise with positives and negatives, very informative. You have a very inviting way to yourself and it shows in how people respond to you. I’ve never been on a cruise before (don’t want to go solo) but when I do, I’ll definitely use you videos on what and what not to do. 👍🏾👍🏾
Cool kitchen experience need to see that
That linguini pasta and beef Wellington looked amazing .
I am impressed at how clean everything is in the kitchen.
Food options looked awesome. The crew seemed excited to share what they have to offer. Its unfortunate that there were not more cruisers onboard to share the experience.
I vote for the chef’s hat. I’m partial because I was trained & work in food service for 15 years. You have chefs & then the Executive Chief. Great video.
I could see this boat as being a great quick get away with a group of great friends
This was amazing! Thank you!
That galley is very clean! Nice selection of food. I sailed on the Celebration in 2019 and the food was good. And for a party I was the only one on the dance floor. Just have to make your own party. Lol. Loved the vlog!
The kitchens are so clean! Amazing.
Wow! These cruise models are interesting! You are lucky to get into a working cruise ship kitchen!
The kitchen is very clean. I’m impressed.
That shrimp looked sooooo good!!! By your expressions, I bet it tasted good 😂😂😂
I’ve never done a specialty restaurant on a cruise, but that brunch was really tempting.
Love seeing how clean the galley is.
That was so cool to have your tour so personalized! Thanks for sharing!
This was awesome I love this video
Might be a small line with an old ship but the access they provided you is great! The vids on this trip have been fun to watch
Loved the crew!!!! I should have eaten before watching - now I'm hungry! 😅
Wow Jay how Awesome!! My wife and I will be sailing on this beautiful ship in the near future and I am loving what I am seeing. Love the channel. Keep up the great work.
I just read that the ship is going to New Orleans as a home for workers putting the power grid back together.
Wow envy 😍 !!! This was an excellent experience!!!
Jay, love the tour of Grand Classica. I’ve been really curious for awhile about the ship and the cruise line and all your content on it is great! I’m curious what happened to the Grand Celebration? That was my very first 7-day cruise when it was with Carnival many years ago. Anyway, I love those old ships that are still making it and not being scrapped. Thanks for the great show!
The old Carnival Celebration was scrapped in India.
There is a video of it somewhere here on TH-cam.
I’m glad you show this ship.
You are so special...I love your videos.
Thank you so much!
I’ve only been on two cruises but to me the highlight is food . With hat is a sign that he earned it.
Everyone is so friendly!! Love this video
Wow 🤩 great job on this vlog Justin!!❤️👍🚢⚓️
If I cruise now I think I would miss the crowds.
One of the things I especially loved was meeting people from all over the world
I know no crowds is safer, but just saying ...
Hey thanks Jay for this video! My sister and I are about to plan a trip with them! The crew seems so wonderful! Also food made from scratch wow we can't wait! And the kitchen was so clean! Plus we love the idea of a very short trip, stay on a cruise ship too long, I'll gain weight LOL
Although it was an old ship they treaded you like a king that was awesome
What a fantastic welcoming crew.I will definitely cruise with them after watching.
Dollar value !! Another Great video, just like if I was there.
Thank you!
Great video. As long as they are playing good music it's a party it doesn't matter how many people are there. Now I have to book at cruise on that ship.
Thank you for sharing. I want the beef wellington!!! Didn't know about this cruise line and will check it out. Thanks Jay!
There hospitality looked fantastic I love being taken care of like that
People talk about the age of the ship, but I would so rather be with that group of people who all seem to really take pride in their job on a ship that is older without bells and whistles quietly relaxing with a book. My first cruise is next May for a business convention. I'm thinking this might have to be my second.
I enjoyed the tour of the galley and restaurants. The crew seems very friendly. Thank you!
cooool... a look in the kitchen.. Thanks. Was hoping you do a vid like this one.
Thanks for showing behind the scenes happenings that to be frank, I never gave thought to too much.
Great video.
Thank you for the tour! Great video AS they all are. Very enjoyabe
It was nice meeting. I just wish I met you a little early on the cruise. You even got my son and I in part of the video. Thanks for the behind the scenes look. This was our first cruise and we enjoyed the experience. The food we had was pretty good. We will definitely be going on a longer cruise on a bigger ship. I'm not sure we would go on this ship again.
Nice meeting you too! I remember you. I definitely see it’s best to experiment with Different lines!
Jay, Thanks for the tour really enjoyed it.
Very clean kitchen! Hopefully u inspire more people to book this smaller line..there certainly trying..not easy these days..have fun in EU !
This is a great inside look at that cruise ship. The kitchen part amazing. Makes me want to consider a cruise on them. But their only ship is under FEMA contract now in New Orleans.
hey man i have to say ive been in a few kitchens on cruise ships Given there was only a 100 or so people on board im thinking i have never seen a food presentation like this if this was served as it looks it is unbelievable they couldn't make any money at what you paid for two or three days Hats off (or in this case hats on) to the chef and kitchen staff seems there was 1 cook per 6 or 8 passengers AMAZING and great videos from you
i ll go on this ship when the shit stops hitting the fan
So many smiles, I love it
Good job J! Loved the tour....
fantastic insider stuff, the best
Also, really loved seeing all the crew and their smiles!
It's a Elephant sitting down...the towel.
I enjoy your videos. I have been on over 40 cruises. Did you know tht the little paper you get the night before has all the open & closing times of all the restaurants & shops, etc, so you have no surprises. Sometimes if one side of the buffet is closed, the other side may be open. The events paper will tell you for sure! god bless you!
The swan 🦢 is my favorite
Re: lobster eggs Benedict. I had that recently, on a trip to Maine -- at some dive breakfast/coffee shop in Ellsworth. It was excellent... but it was $30.
Wow what an experience! My friends and I will have to look into this ship next time we cruise. Stay blessed!
In a therapeutic way.
This was so fun to see and yes, with a full ship, that place would be rocking. They really do work hard!! (And I noticed something in this video, part way thru you started to smile again. Maybe that was missing in past few videos?...also...teachers and school personnel all returned to work over the past month. Maybe a lots of subscribers are teachers? Or people are busy with back to school? Just a thought. Don't be hard on yourself. We are still here!)
I’ve sailed on this line many times, and normally it is totally rocking! Personally, I wouldn’t mind it being rather barren on occasion, but I do like being social as well, and do love meeting new people.
Very good video. Loved it!!!!
Jay- so cool you got to do that. Very good video and thanks for doing this video. I love seeing behind the scene stuff! Can you get into the engine room? 😃😃😃
Great vlog! I would never have thought to cruise with them but now they’re on my list.
Soooo did you get a bottle of white henny or naw? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 nice tour of the ship. I've done new super huge ships ,and super small ones and there's so charm that I appreciate on older small ship ,but I can only appreciate it for few days lol
Of course I did! I had to!
As newbie in deciding to do a cruise.. kinda wish I'd been on this nearly empty boat cruise :D Watching from NYC
No! This would not be a good experience for a cruise newbie. 1- Too short and no sea day to enjoy the ship. 2- Old technology all around, including how the ship rides. 3- Too empty to really feel the cruise vacation vibe.
@@Javier-ot4rm Not everyone's the same. For some newbies, they have fears of feeling "trapped" on a cruise ship, so being able to "get their feet wet" as it were on a cruise like this is one way to get accustomed to the cruise experience.
Hey Jay. I just got off the Odyssey of the Seas on Sunday. They have a show called Tap Factory with really good tap dancers, drummers, and a Breakdancer! So those show still exist. 😜. It was a really good show too.