Oh Im so Happy for you Ben, amazing cruise. I will def be looking for a cruise on the N SPIRIT, Love the smaller ships. I look forward to following you both on this cruise. ❤
I love the collab with my other fave solo cruiser Mer. I went on the Spirit wayyyyy back in 2006. We got into some unique ports back then too, and it looks like she continues to go to ports that a lot of the bigger ships can’t get to. Certainly makes me wanna take a second look at future cruises on Spirit. And I believe Windows used to be called Ventanas. Interesting that they changed the name.
I travel with NCL regularly, but I've been hesitant to cruise on their smaller ships. You've made me want to sign up for a Spirit cruise. Love your enthusiasm and happy you have a cruise partner this time. I'm leaving out of Miami on the Escape later this month. Your video is getting me excited about it.
@@LindaBulman I know what you mean, Linda! I think many people also avoid the smaller ships but I think it’s a great way to cruise! The ship never felt crowded. Enjoy your cruise on the Escape! I’d love to see the bigger NCL ships 😁
Ben, that must have been so wonderful to be on a cruise for Christmas and New Years!! We’ve been on one at Thanksgiving time but never at Christmas. Gorgeous! ❤️
I almost died when I saw my 2 fave solo travelers on the same cruise...did you plan this? Found both by your Prima Iceland vlogs and got hooked!!! Now I'm going on my first solo cruise next week. Can't wait to watch both yours and @MerCruisesSolo vlogs over the next couple weeks😊😊😊
@@maryannetolbart9608 I had an amazing cruise with, Mer! Wow, that Prima cruise to Iceland was so so amazing! It’s funny that Mer was literally on the cruise before mine! So I embarked as she disembarked, same day, same ship! Crazy, right?! Thank you so much for becoming a channel member, Mary Anne! Your support means a lot to me 🤩 thank you!
Yeah!So glad to see you back with us. You were truly missed. So happy you were able to take a break and enjoy yourself. I'm really excited to look at your videos as they come out! Happy New Year Ben...on to more wonderful adventures this year! Thanks for sharing not only these wonderful places you go to, but also you're sweet wit and charm!
@@brendalogan6281 thank you so much, Brenda! I’m excited to share these new videos, it was a great cruise! Of course, new adventures coming and everyday is a great day! I’m glad you enjoyed watching 😁
Hello from Kyoto, Japan. I found your video in the Japan edition. It snowed heavily in Kyoto today, but it looks like it's warm in Singapore, where you're ending up😊. Take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing you in Japan again someday🗾
so glad to see you back, I was just thinking about it yesterday that it was about time for you to start uploading again. It feels like a long time but also feels like it’s flown by. I can’t believe the holidays are over. I can’t wait for the rest of the Cruz videos. I know they’re gonna be great.! nice to see that you have a cruise buddy this go around. It’s always good to do solo trips, but it’s also fun to touch base with people and experience stuff with other humans.
@@JustShelby888 I agree Shelby, time for some new videos! It was so much fun cruising with Meredith, having someone to film with was great and very helpful! Thank you for watching early! 😁
There you are! We’ve been waiting 🤣! Happy NewYear, Ben. Can’t wait to see your videos-especially the ones in the Philippines! Hope you had a great holiday! Cheers from NC!
Love your videos. Liked your singing, again. We were on viva out of puerto rico, got back a week ago. She's a pretty ship. I regret not going to observation lounge 😢. Will be on Aqua in May, the 10th. Wish you'd be on it , just to meet you. This video interesting since you were at Manilla, Philippines. I didn't like Norwegian chat ...
@@betsyhertzog1454 thank you, Betsy! Observation lounge was one of my favourite spots on the ship! I’d love to be sailing on the Aqua in May! Maybe some day😁 enjoy your cruise!
@@madamenicoleNY I agree, Nicole! A great first day 😁 most of the time the ship calmed down but the sea day coming up was the worst I’ve ever felt a ship rock 😂
Nice to have you back Ben after your well deserved break. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an amazing new year. What a gorgeous ship and so beautifully set out. Thanks for your first video x
Happy new year Ben! Love seeing some solo cruise reviews thanks (yet to try cruising but researching best ship etc for solo travelling)! Also thanks for introducing me to Mer's channel
Although it doesn’t snow in Taipei in winter, it’s still so cold that it can make you shiver, especially when the cold wave comes to Taiwan and it also snows in the mountains.
Was on the Spirit in November for a Korea/Japan cruise and will be back in April for another Japan/Korea cruise. Hope to see some familiar faces on board.
@@charlesjohnson9249 that’s a great itinerary, Charles! I’d definitely cruise on the Spirit again, great ship! Those Asia itineraries are just amazing! Enjoy your cruise 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 thank you, I am sure I will!! And I agree, I really enjoyed the first cruise already. The Korean/Japanese people were so unbelievably friendly and helpful, it was great to see that there are still places like that.
It has snowed in China, Japan, and South Korea, but the weather is still very hot in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. They are all in Asia, but they are completely different worlds.
It is a beautiful ship, I like the smaller ships. 2 sea days out of 14 is crazy! I like sea days to unwind from strenuous excursions. Was your cabin a single cabin, or a regular inside cabin?
@@DonaldYoung-b7x I agree, Donald! Smaller ships are the way to go 👍 only 2 sea days were used to relax because it was a lot of port days 😂 I had a regular inside cabin!
I did like that class, I think the Jewel is the same, but I was glad we had good enough weather to get outside. Amazingly it was under capacity as well so it was a great Alaska trip!!! UPDATE: Apparently rhe Jewel is a bit bigger and 400 more prople but it was pretty empty.
Happy 2025 (I realize the video date is in 2024!) was the ship really rocking or were you feeling the affects of the drinks package?😀😀 Singing was a nice bonus! I’ve only been on one cruise and it had 1250 people which I thought was so many. My next cruise has even less than that. Please tell me there’s video of you either buzzed or hungover!!
@@sgalligan happy 2025, Sue! HAHA the ship was rocking a lot but it actually wasn’t the worst day we had! Less than 2000 passengers is a small cruise ship, the mega ships today are just crazy huge! I guess you’ll wait and see about the drinks package 😂
So much fun rewatching our first day onboard, Ben!! 🤩I miss it so much, can't believe how fast it flew by!
@@MerCruisesSolo it was a great start to an amazing cruise! 😁
Oh wow! I'm just now realizing you both were on the same cruise! I've been subscribed to both channels...lol!
@ it was a great time, SIG! 😁
@ Next time let’s make it a solo group cruise! 😂 It’s looking like you both had a great time! ❤️
Oh Im so Happy for you Ben, amazing cruise. I will def be looking for a cruise on the N SPIRIT, Love the smaller ships. I look forward to following you both on this cruise. ❤
@@Billiblu51 thank you, Sibylle! I am very very happy 😁 smaller ships are great, I really like the Spirit!
I bet Meridith had lots of fun , just chilling with you Ben.
@@betsyhertzog1454 we had a great time together! 😁
Thanks!
@@LindaBulman wow! Thank you so much, Linda! 🤩 I appreciate that very much 😁
Lucky fella, the Spirit is one of our favourite ships, just the right size for us. I can’t wait to see what you get up to.
@@Krypto64 cheers, Martin! The Spirit is great, one of my favourites too! The first few videos are up now so check them out!
I love the collab with my other fave solo cruiser Mer. I went on the Spirit wayyyyy back in 2006. We got into some unique ports back then too, and it looks like she continues to go to ports that a lot of the bigger ships can’t get to. Certainly makes me wanna take a second look at future cruises on Spirit.
And I believe Windows used to be called Ventanas. Interesting that they changed the name.
@@EllHun thank you, Ellen! Me and Mer had a lot of fun 😁 you’re right, smaller ships have many more options for ports compared to bigger ships!
I like that you buddied up with Merideth! I’m happy but kind of jealous now! Lol ❤😊😂 you both had so much fun that is great 😊
@@roxanievanlaningham7608 we had an amazing time! Thank you for joining us, Roxanie! 😁
Hey Ben love watching you and one day try you NCL Bliss you would love it we went from long beach CA to Mexican Rivera and back
@@themadkiwi100 cheers, Dean! I’d love to check out the Bliss! Hopefully one day 😁
And you’re back! I trust you had a great rest Ben. Will return later to watch!
@@madamenicoleNY thank you, Nicole! Whenever you have time 😁
@ I watched it and it was great Ben. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time aboard that ship. Thanks for taking us with you!
@ thank you for joining! Everyday is fun 😁
You and Meredith are so adorable! I loved watching this video!
@@YaYas_simple_living we had so much fun, YaYa! 😁
I travel with NCL regularly, but I've been hesitant to cruise on their smaller ships. You've made me want to sign up for a Spirit cruise. Love your enthusiasm and happy you have a cruise partner this time. I'm leaving out of Miami on the Escape later this month. Your video is getting me excited about it.
@@LindaBulman I know what you mean, Linda! I think many people also avoid the smaller ships but I think it’s a great way to cruise! The ship never felt crowded. Enjoy your cruise on the Escape! I’d love to see the bigger NCL ships 😁
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your first day Ben!!!
@@dr.ikeavina3761 cheers, Dr Ike!
Ben, that must have been so wonderful to be on a cruise for Christmas and New Years!! We’ve been on one at Thanksgiving time but never at Christmas. Gorgeous! ❤️
@@peachtreelady it was amazing, Linda! Christmas Day video is coming up soon 😁 new years was a big event too!
Nice ship. I like the smaller ships. I'm looking forward to seeing the new lands you haven't been to. It's wonderful to have a friend's company.
@@carolleiter6027 very nice ship, Carol! New lands coming up soon 😁 very exciting!
Welcome back Ben! Missed you videos
@@feverishpinkmama thank you, Stefanne! Vídeos are coming 😁
Yeah, more videos!!
@@Daydreamin_Acres of course! That’s the plan 😁
Good to See you again on this wonderful shop❤
@@cattimascha1985 thank you, Catti! It’s great to be back on a ship!
I almost died when I saw my 2 fave solo travelers on the same cruise...did you plan this? Found both by your Prima Iceland vlogs and got hooked!!! Now I'm going on my first solo cruise next week. Can't wait to watch both yours and @MerCruisesSolo vlogs over the next couple weeks😊😊😊
@@maryannetolbart9608 I had an amazing cruise with, Mer! Wow, that Prima cruise to Iceland was so so amazing! It’s funny that Mer was literally on the cruise before mine! So I embarked as she disembarked, same day, same ship! Crazy, right?! Thank you so much for becoming a channel member, Mary Anne! Your support means a lot to me 🤩 thank you!
Yeah!So glad to see you back with us. You were truly missed. So happy you were able to take a break and enjoy yourself. I'm really excited to look at your videos as they come out! Happy New Year Ben...on to more wonderful adventures this year! Thanks for sharing not only these wonderful places you go to, but also you're sweet wit and charm!
@@brendalogan6281 thank you so much, Brenda! I’m excited to share these new videos, it was a great cruise! Of course, new adventures coming and everyday is a great day! I’m glad you enjoyed watching 😁
I’m looking forward to this cruise as much as you are and appreciate the hard work to make these videos!
@@paulknowles8469 thank you so much, Paul! I’m excited to share my experiences with you! It’s going to be fun!
Hello from Kyoto, Japan. I found your video in the Japan edition. It snowed heavily in Kyoto today, but it looks like it's warm in Singapore, where you're ending up😊. Take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing you in Japan again someday🗾
@@エルかアイ-9ck very hot in Singapore! I hope to go back to Tokyo one day! And Kyoto too 😁 thank you for watching!
I loved hearing ABBA in the background on the deck, check out their new AI show in London the next time you are there, it was fantastic! 🥰👏
@@stephencoutu2674 HAHA they actually had a ABBA party one night too! Sounds like a great show!
so glad to see you back, I was just thinking about it yesterday that it was about time for you to start uploading again. It feels like a long time but also feels like it’s flown by. I can’t believe the holidays are over. I can’t wait for the rest of the Cruz videos. I know they’re gonna be great.! nice to see that you have a cruise buddy this go around. It’s always good to do solo trips, but it’s also fun to touch base with people and experience stuff with other humans.
@@JustShelby888 I agree Shelby, time for some new videos! It was so much fun cruising with Meredith, having someone to film with was great and very helpful! Thank you for watching early! 😁
Wow, you are back. That is so great. I just thought if everything would be right for you 😊 Welcome back and a Happy New Year
@@manuela9342 yes, Manuela! Time for some new videos 😁 happy new year and enjoy the videos!
There you are! We’ve been waiting 🤣! Happy NewYear, Ben. Can’t wait to see your videos-especially the ones in the Philippines! Hope you had a great holiday!
Cheers from NC!
@@JenniferJenkins-n2h thank you, Jennifer! The Philippines ports were definitely very interesting 😂 I’m excited to share them!
Love your videos. Liked your singing, again. We were on viva out of puerto rico, got back a week ago. She's a pretty ship. I regret not going to observation lounge 😢. Will be on Aqua in May, the 10th. Wish you'd be on it , just to meet you. This video interesting since you were at Manilla, Philippines. I didn't like Norwegian chat ...
@@betsyhertzog1454 thank you, Betsy! Observation lounge was one of my favourite spots on the ship! I’d love to be sailing on the Aqua in May! Maybe some day😁 enjoy your cruise!
Great introduction to a 14 day cruise. Wow, I hope the sea calmed for you. Enjoy!
@@madamenicoleNY I agree, Nicole! A great first day 😁 most of the time the ship calmed down but the sea day coming up was the worst I’ve ever felt a ship rock 😂
the Spirit was my first cruise ever when i was 8 in 2009😅. nice too see it still in operation and doing well
@@hubblescardbreak8240 wow, I bet it looked different now than in 2009! It recently had a 100 million dollar refurbishment so it looks great now!
Looks so fun. Thanks for taking us with
@@irvingjohnson9244 everyday was fun, Irving! Thanks for joining!
Nice to have you back Ben after your well deserved break. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an amazing new year.
What a gorgeous ship and so beautifully set out. Thanks for your first video x
@@NicolaNugent-jf3cw thank you, Nicola! Merry Christmas and happy new year! Beautiful ship! Thank you for watching day 1!
so were you excited? were you happy? You didn't say it often enough! Lol!!!
@@dan1025 HAHA I’ll try and show more emotion next time, Dan!
Hey Lucky! Looks like it is going to be a great cruise!
@@hollyecf definitely, Fredwina! Thank you!
Woohoo, you’re back!!!
Missed ya
@@akemim9434 thanks, Akemi!
Miss you. Glad you are back. Enjoy ❤❤❤
@@cwretiredat53 videos are back, Collatta! 😁
Happy new year Ben! Love seeing some solo cruise reviews thanks (yet to try cruising but researching best ship etc for solo travelling)! Also thanks for introducing me to Mer's channel
@@alil7348 happy new year, Ali! Mer’s channel is great for solo cruise content, a lot of great tips! Thank you for watching 😁
Happy NewYear Ben! What a nice ship, I like it when they are small ;)
@@mayavandoorn261 happy new year, Maya! Beautiful ship!
This was my 1st ncl ship in 2006
@@TheMtbsr530 it’s a beautiful ship, Mike!
Although it doesn’t snow in Taipei in winter, it’s still so cold that it can make you shiver, especially when the cold wave comes to Taiwan and it also snows in the mountains.
Love to see your smiling face❤️😎🇺🇸.
@@shirleyjones270 everyday, Shirley 😁
Was on the Spirit in November for a Korea/Japan cruise and will be back in April for another Japan/Korea cruise.
Hope to see some familiar faces on board.
@@charlesjohnson9249 that’s a great itinerary, Charles! I’d definitely cruise on the Spirit again, great ship! Those Asia itineraries are just amazing! Enjoy your cruise 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 thank you, I am sure I will!!
And I agree, I really enjoyed the first cruise already.
The Korean/Japanese people were so unbelievably friendly and helpful, it was great to see that there are still places like that.
It has snowed in China, Japan, and South Korea, but the weather is still very hot in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. They are all in Asia, but they are completely different worlds.
@@BB-yi6qn true! I want to stay in the hot ones 😂
It is a beautiful ship, I like the smaller ships. 2 sea days out of 14 is crazy! I like sea days to unwind from strenuous excursions. Was your cabin a single cabin, or a regular inside cabin?
@@DonaldYoung-b7x I agree, Donald! Smaller ships are the way to go 👍 only 2 sea days were used to relax because it was a lot of port days 😂 I had a regular inside cabin!
I did like that class, I think the Jewel is the same, but I was glad we had good enough weather to get outside.
Amazingly it was under capacity as well so it was a great Alaska trip!!!
UPDATE: Apparently rhe Jewel is a bit bigger and 400 more prople but it was pretty empty.
@@NarrativeEscapes I think around 2K is a great size ship, it never seemed crowded ever! The weather does get better for us 😁
Ben Cruise'n with a hottie!! Have fun and safe journey
@@oddmanoutprops9391 thank you! Always!
Happy 2025 (I realize the video date is in 2024!) was the ship really rocking or were you feeling the affects of the drinks package?😀😀 Singing was a nice bonus! I’ve only been on one cruise and it had 1250 people which I thought was so many. My next cruise has even less than that. Please tell me there’s video of you either buzzed or hungover!!
@@sgalligan happy 2025, Sue! HAHA the ship was rocking a lot but it actually wasn’t the worst day we had! Less than 2000 passengers is a small cruise ship, the mega ships today are just crazy huge! I guess you’ll wait and see about the drinks package 😂
Beautiful work Ben. Are you doing these videos as a job now?
Thank you! I’m trying to 😁
I had such Ben withdraw, please never leave us at home for this long ever again! LOL We need your wit and smile!
@@stephencoutu2674 cheers, Stephen! It’s time to upload again and have some fun 😁 thank you for watching early!
The Window Restaurant do you need to dress formal?
@@hhuynh5273 no! Wear whatever you want 😁
Iam going we Norwegian in 2026 a 10 day to alaska😊
@@MrCristian12332 have fun, Mayra 😁
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