Another great vlog series, I'm inspired to look at those Norwegian cruises now, especially as we live about 30 mins from Southampton, so it would be very convenient. I'm echoing the thoughts of others, it would be great to see you guys take a Disney cruise, they look very fun. I regret not being able to book one of those Disney Magic at sea cruises that went from Southampton after lockdown. I'd like to add that I've been following your channel since 2017 and the DLP 25th anniversary trip. As much as I've enjoyed all the Disney content, it's nice to have these new experiences which you've kindly shared. Just remember the reason I watch and I'm sure many others, is because you are just a lovely couple and you always make my days better, when there's a new video to enjoy.😊
That’s so sweet, thank you so much ☺️ so glad you enjoyed the cruise vlogs. We really enjoyed being back onboard but as guests this time, it was such a good experience. Would love to try a Disney cruise one day, I’m desperate to visit their island Castaway Key!
Loved watching your iona vlogs. We've been on 2 cruises on p&0 oceana visiting pompeii sicily create Rhodes and many others loved them all. We are going on p&o iona in September from Southampton visiting Portugal Gibraltar barcelona alicante and more can't wait your expertly described vlogs have made me soo excited thank you both for very well put together vlogs xx
Thank you so much for your kind words. Those are some amazing destinations. We’d love to do some of those itineraries as guests. Thank you for watching ❤️ x
Thank you for the excellent vlog, we have just come off our own cruise to the fjords and we used some of your ideas, look forward to your future travels
We loved watching this series as it brought back memories of our cruise. We were actually on there the same time as you 17th June. Loved it, can't wait to cruise again.
Love the vlogs, feel as if I’ve had a holiday with you too. Only been with P n O, loved the Oceana, have done Mediterranean, Caribbean, Fjords, such lovely memories. Sadly health issues have put a stop on cruises, so please keep your cameras rolling for us to enjoy. Xx
That’s so kind of you to say. We’re so happy that you felt you were with us on our trip. We’re sending you all the best and can’t thank you enough for watching ❤️ x
I was looking at doing this cruise next year and your video has made up my mind , I,m definitley doing it, looks great.Pleased you showed that you can find things to do in Port if you don,t book the excursions.
Thank you so much for watching 😊 yeah, would really recommend looking over the ports before booking excursions to see if you can do things on your own. X
We’re off on the Iona Norwegian fjords in 2 weeks again having done it for our honeymoon last year. Your vlogs are making us excited to get on the cruise!🎉
Hiya. Loved tour vlog series. We go on the iona twice next year. We're doing the fjords in April and Europe's Christmas Markets in December. Can I ask if you tip the steward who does your room. And if you do it at the end of the cruise or daily. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for watching 😊 oooh so exiting. That will be so magical. You didn’t have to but we left some pounds inside an envelope on our disembarkation day for our steward. X
Hi. We are off on Iona in 3 weeks to the Western Europe chrimbo markets , also have a New Years 2024 cruise on Ventura booked , have loved your Vblogs on your Fjords cruise so much we are looking a booking a Fjords cruise on Iona in April 2026
Those sound like amazing trips! The one to the European Christmas markets sounds right up our street. You’ve given us some ideas. Thank you so much for watching 😊 x
Iv been loving these blogs you definitely need to go on a Disney cruise now I went on one during the days at sea cruising during covid and they where amazing
Another great vlog as always!! The cruise looked amazing - if I didn’t get so seasick this is something I’d love to experience!! How did it feel being back on a cruise as I think you used to do this for a living (correct me if I’m wrong!!)
We had a great week on iona last month, glad you enjoyed yours. Just looked back on your Singapore vlogs great to watch. Going on the marella discovery 2 next year from Singapore. 🎉🎉
Wow, looks beautiful. May I ask why the ship does not seem super jammed and crowded like the MSC cruise ships? Was Iona operating at half capacity? I want a cruise ship where I can avoid giant Royal Caribbean & MSC crowds. How many passengers can IONA fit?
Hiya, thank you for watching 😀 Not sure we can answer on why the ship was less crowded. I think we went during term time. It can carry 5,200 guests. Thank you for watching x
Hi Guys excellent vlog, we’re going there in September so your content was great. Looking to go on Marella next year so we’re catch up on your vlogs for that cruise line, keep up the good work.
@@sohelenaandmartyn We want to go to Montenegro so I think the ship will be Discovery, would appreciate your feedback on this especially as you worked on her.
We collected our maps from the port or from online research. Also when we booked there were port guides supplied by P&O which I think if I remember included maps you could print off. Thank you for watching 😊 x
Hi we have just booked this cruise for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2026- I know it’s a long way off but our Anniversary falls on the Sea day home and I want to prepare something special this day, like a spa treatment and a at one of the luxury restaurants followed by a show in the evening. but as it’s the last day I’m concerned about logistics of packing etc- did you say it needs packing by 10pm? How late do shows usually go on till? Don’t want spend the evening thinking about packing what we’re wearing. It’s our first cruise (I’ve been asking for over 15 years and he surprised me with it on our 23rd anniversary)
Aw this sounds amazing. Happy anniversary. So we tend to pack the afternoon of the last day and then we put our evening clothes in our hand luggage so that we don't have to worry about the packing once the cases have gone. It's been a little while since we were onboard but yes, I believe the cases need to be outside by 10pm. I think the shows were 8:30 and 10:30 in the evening. If you didn't want to worry about packing in time I believe there was an option to take your cases off yourselves in the morning but during an earlier disembarkation time. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching 😀 x
The closest thing I’ve been on cruise wise is an overnight ferry 😂…. Really would like to try one but with two adults and two teens… difficult to choose and also, expensive. Wondering whether we may wait until I can just go with my husband!! 😊
Yeah, when you check dates make sure you check different ones as the price can drastically change. Thank you so much for watching 😊 it’s the perfect romantic getaway. X
We are on Iona in June can’t wait thank you both for a brill vlog
Hope you have a fantastic time! We loved it. Thank you for watching 😀 xx
Hi guys brilliant vlog.....Were back on board in September can't wait....love you're chanel....Thank you.....Were Disney fans also xxx
Thank you so much for watching 😀 We hope you have a fabulous time in September. We loved this cruise. x
Another great vlog series, I'm inspired to look at those Norwegian cruises now, especially as we live about 30 mins from Southampton, so it would be very convenient.
I'm echoing the thoughts of others, it would be great to see you guys take a Disney cruise, they look very fun. I regret not being able to book one of those Disney Magic at sea cruises that went from Southampton after lockdown.
I'd like to add that I've been following your channel since 2017 and the DLP 25th anniversary trip. As much as I've enjoyed all the Disney content, it's nice to have these new experiences which you've kindly shared. Just remember the reason I watch and I'm sure many others, is because you are just a lovely couple and you always make my days better, when there's a new video to enjoy.😊
That’s so sweet, thank you so much ☺️ so glad you enjoyed the cruise vlogs. We really enjoyed being back onboard but as guests this time, it was such a good experience. Would love to try a Disney cruise one day, I’m desperate to visit their island Castaway Key!
Thank you for your vlog we are going on the iona on the 29th aug it will be our 1st time so thank you for all your tips bill and sarah
Hope you have the most amazing time! We loved it!
Just saw my sister, brother-in-law, and their friend in the background when you were having your ice cream!
Amazing! Great spot. Hope they had a fab time. Thank you for watching 😀 x
Loved watching ure vlogs happy cherries wee folk
Thank you for watching 😊❤️ x
Loved watching your iona vlogs. We've been on 2 cruises on p&0 oceana visiting pompeii sicily create Rhodes and many others loved them all. We are going on p&o iona in September from Southampton visiting Portugal Gibraltar barcelona alicante and more can't wait your expertly described vlogs have made me soo excited thank you both for very well put together vlogs xx
Thank you so much for your kind words. Those are some amazing destinations. We’d love to do some of those itineraries as guests. Thank you for watching ❤️ x
Thank you for the excellent vlog, we have just come off our own cruise to the fjords and we used some of your ideas, look forward to your future travels
We’re so glad we were able to help a little 😊 we hope you had a fabulous time x
A wonderful chilled last sea day after all of the adventures in the ports ❤ thankyou for taking us all along with you both.
Thank you so much for coming along with us! ❤️
Glad you had an amazing time
Thank you! 😊
Really enjoyed your vlog. We are doing this trip in July. So now looking forward to it.
Thank you so much for watching 😊 We hope you have a fantastic time. X
Such a great vlog x😊
Thank you so much 😊 x
Really enjoyed watching your cruise videos Helena and Martyn . Hope you go again on a cruise . Looked great
Thank you Sean! We loved it!
We loved watching this series as it brought back memories of our cruise. We were actually on there the same time as you 17th June. Loved it, can't wait to cruise again.
Oh amazing! Such a great cruise wasn’t it! 🙌
Thank you so much for sharing this video, we are going on Iona in a few weeks x
Hope you have a great holiday! 😊
Pretty dress for your last night. Great vlogs ,thank you.
Thank you! 😊
We are doing this cruise in 3 weeks, so its been great to get some ideas. Thanks!
Amazing! Hope you have a great time!
Love the vlogs, feel as if I’ve had a holiday with you too. Only been with P n O, loved the Oceana, have done Mediterranean, Caribbean, Fjords, such lovely memories. Sadly health issues have put a stop on cruises, so please keep your cameras rolling for us to enjoy. Xx
That’s so kind of you to say. We’re so happy that you felt you were with us on our trip. We’re sending you all the best and can’t thank you enough for watching ❤️ x
What a lovely relaxing last sea day!
I can’t believe you two haven’t done a Disney cruise?
We went on the Ventura with P&O and loved it!! Xx
Thank you!! We would love to do a Disney cruise one day, they look amazing!! 🥰
Lovely series ❤
Thank you so much! ❤️
Where did you get the sudoku and crossword?
Can't wait to go on this cruise at the end of the month. 😃
Hiya 😊 we got them from the counter at the coffee shop in the grand atrium. Thank you for watching ❤️ have a fab time! X
Loved the series 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Loved this series!
I’m going on Iona to Norway for my 30th in September so thanks for the handy tips!!
Have the best time!! ❤️
I was looking at doing this cruise next year and your video has made up my mind , I,m definitley doing it, looks great.Pleased you showed that you can find things to do in Port if you don,t book the excursions.
Thank you so much for watching 😊 yeah, would really recommend looking over the ports before booking excursions to see if you can do things on your own. X
We’re off on the Iona Norwegian fjords in 2 weeks again having done it for our honeymoon last year. Your vlogs are making us excited to get on the cruise!🎉
Oh have the best time!! 🙌❤️
Hiya. Loved tour vlog series. We go on the iona twice next year. We're doing the fjords in April and Europe's Christmas Markets in December. Can I ask if you tip the steward who does your room. And if you do it at the end of the cruise or daily. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for watching 😊 oooh so exiting. That will be so magical. You didn’t have to but we left some pounds inside an envelope on our disembarkation day for our steward. X
Suitcases need to be out by 10pm at very latest.
Also the shops always close between 8 and 9 on the last night
Thank you for watching and for the information. Will help others who are going on the cruise. 😀 x
You are most welcome, absolutely love you both x also washing machines and dryers are also free to use x
Hi. We are off on Iona in 3 weeks to the Western Europe chrimbo markets , also have a New Years 2024 cruise on Ventura booked , have loved your Vblogs on your Fjords cruise so much we are looking a booking a Fjords cruise on Iona in April 2026
Those sound like amazing trips! The one to the European Christmas markets sounds right up our street. You’ve given us some ideas. Thank you so much for watching 😊 x
Iv been loving these blogs you definitely need to go on a Disney cruise now I went on one during the days at sea cruising during covid and they where amazing
Very high on our list! We would love to! Xx
Another great vlog as always!! The cruise looked amazing - if I didn’t get so seasick this is something I’d love to experience!! How did it feel being back on a cruise as I think you used to do this for a living (correct me if I’m wrong!!)
Thank you so much for watching, Jenny, We certainly did, in fact that's how we met. 😀 x
We went this year to Edinburgh with boat-train from the Netherlands and love to do a cruise Norway after seeing your vlogs, thx. 👍
Thank you so much for watching 😊 you just reminded us that we need to try and get to Edinburgh for a visit x
We had a great week on iona last month, glad you enjoyed yours. Just looked back on your Singapore vlogs great to watch. Going on the marella discovery 2 next year from Singapore. 🎉🎉
Oh amazing! Martyn absolutely loved Singapore, I would love to visit one day!
Thank you for the videos,, may I ask what ship you both worked on. Again enjoyed these videos.
We worked on the Marella Discovery and the Marella Dream (but that’s not around anymore) 😊
Wow, looks beautiful. May I ask why the ship does not seem super jammed and crowded like the MSC cruise ships? Was Iona operating at half capacity? I want a cruise ship where I can avoid giant Royal Caribbean & MSC crowds. How many passengers can IONA fit?
Hiya, thank you for watching 😀 Not sure we can answer on why the ship was less crowded. I think we went during term time. It can carry 5,200 guests. Thank you for watching x
Going on this cruise in a couple of weeks. Very much looking forward to it. Do you need to book evening entertainment/shows pre departure?
Yes we booked online before our cruise to ensure we got the ones we wanted. You can do it when you are onboard too using the my holiday web page 😊
Only found your channel in the last couple of weeks and I ABSOLUTLY love it!!
Just wondered if you might do a Disney Cruise sometime?😊
Thank you so much!! We would love to do a Disney cruise one day! 🥰
Hi Guys excellent vlog, we’re going there in September so your content was great. Looking to go on Marella next year so we’re catch up on your vlogs for that cruise line, keep up the good work.
Oh amazing, hope you have a great time in September. What Marella ship are you going on? We worked on the discovery 😊
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We want to go to Montenegro so I think the ship will be Discovery, would appreciate your feedback on this especially as you worked on her.
Thanks again for taking us along. Does this mean you're going to become cruise vloggers?
Haha I don’t think we will ever be solely cruise vloggers but we will be sure to vlog any future cruise trips!
can you pick up maps of the ports on board or did you get them in the towns
We collected our maps from the port or from online research. Also when we booked there were port guides supplied by P&O which I think if I remember included maps you could print off. Thank you for watching 😊 x
Quizzing along with you. No1 backwards
Haha we needed your help! 😊
Hi we have just booked this cruise for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2026- I know it’s a long way off but our Anniversary falls on the Sea day home and I want to prepare something special this day, like a spa treatment and a at one of the luxury restaurants followed by a show in the evening. but as it’s the last day I’m concerned about logistics of packing etc- did you say it needs packing by 10pm? How late do shows usually go on till?
Don’t want spend the evening thinking about packing what we’re wearing. It’s our first cruise (I’ve been asking for over 15 years and he surprised me with it on our 23rd anniversary)
Aw this sounds amazing. Happy anniversary. So we tend to pack the afternoon of the last day and then we put our evening clothes in our hand luggage so that we don't have to worry about the packing once the cases have gone. It's been a little while since we were onboard but yes, I believe the cases need to be outside by 10pm. I think the shows were 8:30 and 10:30 in the evening. If you didn't want to worry about packing in time I believe there was an option to take your cases off yourselves in the morning but during an earlier disembarkation time. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching 😀 x
The closest thing I’ve been on cruise wise is an overnight ferry 😂…. Really would like to try one but with two adults and two teens… difficult to choose and also, expensive. Wondering whether we may wait until I can just go with my husband!! 😊
Yeah, when you check dates make sure you check different ones as the price can drastically change. Thank you so much for watching 😊 it’s the perfect romantic getaway. X
@@sohelenaandmartyn Thank you!!! Yes it really looks like it xx
Hi, did you take any Norwegian currency with you or did most places accept card please??
We used a combination of both. 😀 Thank you for watching x
LOVE THIS🤍🤍🤍
Thank you so much for watching 😊 x
Are your Marcella cruise vlogs still available to watch ??
Yes they’re all still on the channel! 😊 we have a playlist x
@@sohelenaandmartyn I will have a look
how much was the Gin
We seem to think it was around £35-£40 onboard. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching 😊 x
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Expensive.... but one of a kind only bought on ship