I Spent 7 Days in The Most Controversial Cabin at Sea

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  • Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can look forward to views of the ocean and the ports that you’ll be visiting. That is not what happened on my last cruise though because I stayed in what is called a ‘conservatory mini suite’ which although it did have a balcony, it had no clear view of the ocean. It is one of the most controversial cabins at sea and definitely the strangest cabins I’ve ever had, I saw some weird things frim here too.
    There are plenty of videos and reviews online that warn others not to stay in the cabin but because I had booked what is called a ‘guaranteed’ cabin I was automatically assigned the room. Usually when you book a guaranteed cabin you get assigned the leftover cabins and I did wonder if that was what happened here.
    Still, I was very happy with the cabin I was assigned. Cabin 8304 on deck 8, it’s the deck 8 cabins that are the controversial ones. On P&Os website the conservatory suites look amazing and it looks as though they have clear views of the ocean but I knew from looking at the deck plans that there would be a promenade deck between our cabin and the sea. The conservatory cabins are some of the most expensive cabins on the ship so I was looking forward to find out out what, if anything, made them worth the price.
    I was sharing the cabin with two other adults so was looking forward to the extra space in the cabin over a standard balcony cabin and I’d heard that there were a few extra perks that came with the room too. I could never have predicted the perks that showed up, but more about that later.
    Looking at the deck plans I noticed that we were located by the stairs and also that there was a whirlpool outside the cabins balcony. I’ve never had to think about noise from beyond the balcony before but I did wonder if this would be a problem. I didn’t want to be constantly bothered by the noise of people on the deck and I knew that there were over 900 children onboard because this cruise was during the school holidays.
    When we embarked the ship we walked into this huge atrium on deck 6 and went up the staircases to deck 8 to find out room. Having a cabin on deck 8 did turn out to be a big benefit as most of the restaurants and lounges are on decks 6 7 and 8. I wondered if the walk up to deck 16 to the buffet would get difficult, but I’d test that a lot of times during the cruise.
    My first impression of the cabin were very good, I loved the design and although it felt a little thinner than some other cabins I’ve stayed in it felt spacious and bright. The ship was launched in 2020, just before the pandemic which in hindsight wasn’t great timing but for a cruise ship that makes her pretty new. The sofabed to my right would become my bed for the cruise so I hoped that this would be comfortable. It’s more common for kids than adults to stay on these sofa beds so I hoped that it would be designed for somebody like me too.
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  • @brynnxie6361
    @brynnxie6361 ปีที่แล้ว +1007

    i cannot stress enough how loudly i just laughed at the whirlpool noises.. cruising will never cease to continue surprising me

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I'm glad!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @juliewilson3237
      @juliewilson3237 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Some people are way more adventurous than I’d ever be !!!😂😂 Really funny for us to hear them though 😉😋

    • @billcooper4525
      @billcooper4525 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      And that is why we don’t use public hot tubs.😂

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      @@EmmaCruises Yikes! Isn't that a potential health hazard?! I don't think I'd want to go into the whirlpool after that .Maybe it was a stranded seagull that needed rescuing?

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@billcooper4525 Agreed...just ''Eww''.

  • @middleagedcouchpotato677
    @middleagedcouchpotato677 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    As an introvert, this cabin is my worst nightmare 😂

  • @sharkie920
    @sharkie920 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    The moment you mentioned the whirlpools I knew you would leave traumatized 😂 I’m sorry you had that happen but I’m glad I got to laugh along with you about it!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Haha. Was all good fun. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @JediTev
      @JediTev ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And it was broad daylight, as well! 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @Gamble661
      @Gamble661 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      They're respective partners were probably in their cabins so they had to find someplace else...🙂

    • @alwaysbebookedcruisepodcas1247
      @alwaysbebookedcruisepodcas1247 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      if, by traumatized, you mean- went in for a closer look....yes. She was traumatized lol

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@EmmaCruises little tip…. If you are even in a situation….at sea or at land…. And you start hearing “whirlpool noises” play Appalachian Banjo music, intermingle with Tuvin Throat singing. The changes in rhythm will break up those “whirlpool noises” very quickly

  • @Nyquil5
    @Nyquil5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Oh my word... I would have been giggling hysterically at the noises from the whirlpool like an immature school girl!!! Awkward was definitely accurate!

  • @thomasmroz
    @thomasmroz ปีที่แล้ว +206

    What happens in the whirlpool... is known by everyone, apparently.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +34

      No secrets that's for sure!!! 😂😂😂

    • @johngauntlett4915
      @johngauntlett4915 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@EmmaCruises Good times! What happens in the whirlpool stays in the whirlpool. Not literally.

    • @argieessex
      @argieessex ปีที่แล้ว +42

      What happens in the whirlpool remains in the sand filter.

    • @StillPooh62
      @StillPooh62 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thanks for the reminder that public hot tubs are people soup 🤢
      Is the sofa in the conservatory big enough to sleep on? You'd have more privacy out there, at least.

    • @johngauntlett4915
      @johngauntlett4915 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StillPooh62 I think you might have wanted to comment to Emma. Not my comment.

  • @ericlburch
    @ericlburch ปีที่แล้ว +487

    The slow-draining shower may be intentional. If the water is backing up you'll cut the shower short, thus saving water. Subtle but effective.

    • @zlonewolf
      @zlonewolf ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Most ships have reverse osmosis. Conserving water isnt really necessary in open ocean waters unless the machine is broken or its too close to land such as being moored.

    • @ileolai
      @ileolai ปีที่แล้ว +5

      they're on the ocean dude.

    • @Elfdaughter
      @Elfdaughter ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@ileolai yes, but they don’t pump in ocean water to use - it has to be fresh. Do you really want to be showering in water that fish have shat, peed, killed and fed in?

    • @Takeninthelight
      @Takeninthelight ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Elfdaughter Yes... they do. It's called reverse osmosis. Read the first comment in this thread and if you don't know what it is, Google it lol.

    • @jimnealon6064
      @jimnealon6064 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Especially after she said others had the same issue……

  • @HeroFromVero
    @HeroFromVero ปีที่แล้ว +48

    How on earth does Emma stay in shape with all this cruising?!? She must be very disciplined.

    • @jameswg13
      @jameswg13 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It's called when cruising don't use the lifts. Just use the stairs etc you will easily do 10 to 20 thousand steps a day especially on larger ships

  • @EmmaCruises
    @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Did you spot Captain Hudson in this video? Let me know in the comments! 😉

    • @thechillypigshorts
      @thechillypigshorts ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On the shower head

    • @markmaz56
      @markmaz56 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn! I was looking for Waldo! 😸

    • @reaper2478
      @reaper2478 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did!.. hiding in the shrubs (Britishism?).. aka plants (USA) 😂

    • @NJ-zw6uh
      @NJ-zw6uh ปีที่แล้ว

      02:22

    • @laurenschenck5355
      @laurenschenck5355 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did! ❤

  • @TheStealthbob
    @TheStealthbob ปีที่แล้ว +129

    There are some TH-camrs who have it and some that don't, Emma you have a natural talent for this medium. Your positivity in a industry that has so many negative nellies is refreshing. You don't over sell hype, you don't do gimmicks and flashy "look at me skits"...just Emma and a Cruise. Love it! Please never chase the comments, stay as you.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Thank you, I’m 5 years in now so what you see is sticking around!! 🤣🤣

  • @KohlenKumpel
    @KohlenKumpel ปีที่แล้ว +79

    In Germany a conservatory is called "Wintergarten", and this translates exactly to what you think it means, because you can sit in your garden during winter. German is a very effektiv language, where words often just driscribe what they mean 😂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ha ha, I love it!! Makes perfect sense. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @SimonHume81
      @SimonHume81 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My German teacher told us there was no word for conservatory in German! Makes sense! I mean who would sit in a glass room in the summer! Go outside!

    • @ObjectReplacement
      @ObjectReplacement 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's like antibabypillen lol

    • @jorgschwantje1239
      @jorgschwantje1239 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But nobody sits here in Germany inside the Wintergartens cos it's just too cold... 😂

  • @Sabrinajaine
    @Sabrinajaine ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I really like the conservatory addition, seems like a nice space to give your cabin buddy some privacy and have some space to yourself if you need it! (Because as much as I love going on trips with friends/family, eventually you need a break from one another). I'd prefer one without the promenade deck being right there, though

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yess!! Was great for us. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @chrisonYTtour
    @chrisonYTtour ปีที่แล้ว +210

    OMG! My dad would freaking love that cabin… he’d spend the whole trip holding court out on the balcony lol

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yess!!! Exactly!!! It's the perfect cabin for so many!!

    • @MrBear1967
      @MrBear1967 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So would my partner,he's like a social host

    • @chrisonYTtour
      @chrisonYTtour ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MrBear1967 same here, which is why I won’t be mentioning it to him… unless it’s on an Atlantis cruise, now that could be fun lol

  • @FoxDren
    @FoxDren ปีที่แล้ว +74

    These cabins would be great if you could access the promenade directly.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yeah!! I just wanted to hop over. 😂😂

    • @lisahoshowsky4251
      @lisahoshowsky4251 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That’s what I was thinking, it’d be like a “poolside” room in a hotel where you can walk out from your balcony to the public areas. At least you could go for a walk around outside without exiting into the inside hallway and then back out again. I’d be so tempted to try to catapult over the rail😂

    • @jorgschwantje1239
      @jorgschwantje1239 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      EXACTLY! With a little door it would be great, without it's the mountain top of odd...

  • @karenswidzinski6071
    @karenswidzinski6071 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    There is a tradition in my area (Western Pennsylvania) called a "cookie table" at weddings. Wedding cake is served, but you MUST also have a cookie table. And make sure there are enough for guests to take some home as well. We had over 3,200 cookies at my daughter's wedding. Friends and relatives chip in to make them all!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      OH MY GOSH INCREDIBLE!!!!

    • @andykrew336
      @andykrew336 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This bled across the border into Ohio, when I had my wedding, my wife had some friends who were from Youngstown and they volunteered to produce a 1500 cookie table.

    • @karenswidzinski6071
      @karenswidzinski6071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andykrew336 Yes people love to spread the tradition! :)

    • @pirobot668beta
      @pirobot668beta ปีที่แล้ว +3

      'chip in' I see what you did there...Chocolate chip cookies, chip in???
      I'll see myself out.

    • @danieltempleton7512
      @danieltempleton7512 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@pirobot668beta thought the shame. Share an uber?

  • @garfieldGG
    @garfieldGG ปีที่แล้ว +160

    That editing note was hilarious. People actually do that in a whirlpool on a cruise??? Lol😂

    • @christina.p2003
      @christina.p2003 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      During the day, too 😂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Haha, they were just playing around I think 😂😂😂

    • @garfieldGG
      @garfieldGG ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@christina.p2003 I haven’t been on a cruise since I was a kid, maybe I just never noticed lol

    • @R32R38
      @R32R38 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@EmmaCruises More "hope" than "think" ...

    • @saf2127
      @saf2127 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I would have yelled out “JESUS IS WATCHING!” 🤣

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Well, it sure sounded like someone was having a whirl while getting hot and heavy in the tub pool. I actually liked that cabin layout. It was pretty nice. I think you could snooze in the conservatory if you wanted to. Have to admit that deck nine cabins have a few more benefits but they may not come with large cookies. It appears Captain Hudson approved.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yesss!! Oh no no other cabin comes with the cookies 😂😂😂😂

  • @LydiaDickson
    @LydiaDickson ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is a really weird tip, but for any shower that's slow to drain in the future, if it has the detachable shower head you can put it on whatever the highest pressure setting it and aim it into the drain area for 30-60 seconds while moving it side to side a bit and it may help keep the drain clear! My in law's drain does this and it worked well there with repeat treatments every 4-5 days.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats a great tip! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @thedisneymumuk
    @thedisneymumuk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’d be mortified if I heard/witnessed that on holiday!!! Especially if it was in the day/with kids around 🙈

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was just kids messing around I think 😂

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube ปีที่แล้ว +124

    sun + open sea = ✅😍

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Oh hey TH-cam! 👋❤

    • @skydiamsteam6005
      @skydiamsteam6005 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      + weird whirlpool noises

    • @faustoribeiro9189
      @faustoribeiro9189 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      why so cringe reply

    • @toomanymarys7355
      @toomanymarys7355 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had no idea YT's official channel commented anywhere.... wtheck

  • @lisahalamka9717
    @lisahalamka9717 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My husband loves talking to anyone and everyone. I could see him standing out there chatting for the whole cruise!

    • @koepselistic
      @koepselistic ปีที่แล้ว +6

      mine too. I was just thinking about how he would live out there.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely the perfect cabin for many! :)

    • @zzz6valvoline
      @zzz6valvoline ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would be me. I would chat all day.

    • @dawnelder9046
      @dawnelder9046 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And a million bad dad jokes.

  • @maureenescott4034
    @maureenescott4034 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Went on a Canary Island cruise January 2022. We had a conservatory mini-suite. Cabin no 9616 (if memory hasn't failed me) above the food court.
    Given the smaller cabin size, I was really pleased we had the extra space to sit in although, It was not warm enough on our cruise to fully open up the doors. We didn't hear any disruptive noises from the cafe's outside seating area below unless we stood out on the balcony.
    Deck 9 overlooks the promenade, and having walked the promenade, I do not think there is a direct view into these cabins, so no real worry for cruisers' privacy.

  • @Skittl1321
    @Skittl1321 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This would be a nice room if you got a good deal on it. I love the sunroom, not so much the "balcony", though that would be great if it had promenade access.

  • @lifeinnorway1
    @lifeinnorway1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG a hard NO from me… we are doing an MSC Med cruise in May and chose an inside cabin over a balcony cabin that overlooks the internal street promenade thingy. I couldn’t imagine anything worse until I saw this video! :D

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahahah!!! I just booked a Royal Caribbean cruise with the inside balcony ;)

  • @kkjrees
    @kkjrees ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That cabin would be ideal for elderly sailors who would rather spend money on permanent cruises rather than horrible care homes

  • @garrettsmith784
    @garrettsmith784 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I remember a cabin type exactly like this on the Carnival Vista and the more recent carnival ships. They’re called the Havana Cabana Cabins on carnival, thank goodness for those blind shades on the balcony doors.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bizarre isn't it! Yesss. I was impressed with the reflective tint too. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But you have a gate on your deck.

    • @garrettsmith784
      @garrettsmith784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right

    • @ericacoombs9190
      @ericacoombs9190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just got back from staying in a Havana Cabana on a Carnival cruise. I loved the room and the patio! There was a gate from the patio to the deck that led you to the pool area that was exclusive for those staying in the Havana area. We rarely had anyone walk past on the deck, only our cabin neighbors.

  • @corey75952
    @corey75952 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I feel like I’d be so socially awkward if people just turned the corner and I was sitting there 10 feet away 😂 I’m sure it’s a great conversation starter, but it just depends how badly you want to have a conversation on your balcony 😅

  • @suzfindsnyapts
    @suzfindsnyapts ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You are right, a garden gate to the promenade would be perfect. I actually think that cabin looks like fun, like sitting on a front porch and seeing folks walk by.

    • @ReyOfLight
      @ReyOfLight 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just doesn't feel like it would be very safe, even as it is, I'd feel uneasy about it because strangers could so easily just jump over the railing to get into the room 😵‍💫 Other than the safety concern though, I really like the room and could imagine staying like that even though I'm an introvert

  • @chrispekel5709
    @chrispekel5709 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think the slow draining shower drain is to try and stop people taking long showers

  • @brandywilliams6106
    @brandywilliams6106 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think I'd like this cabin. I would like a balcony but I'm afraid my husband, who falls a lot, would fall over. This seems safer.

    • @crystald3655
      @crystald3655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For safety reasons, the rails have to be high enough to prevent anyone from accidentally falling over. Now if he really tries and leans over the railing then yeah he could fall over

  • @dporrasxtremeLS3
    @dporrasxtremeLS3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am a bit claustrophobic, never been on a overnite cruise. Just seeing your big room made me go into a rush! I could never do this!

  • @JohnTaylor-xg4jn
    @JohnTaylor-xg4jn ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Was that the actual audio from the whirlpool? O.o, if so I'm still laughing at how awkward that was 😂

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep!!! Ha ha. You can hear me talking too in the clip. 😂❤️

  • @2CraftySeniors
    @2CraftySeniors ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really like the conservatory in this cabin layout. I'd have probably somehow set it up so I could sleep there rather than in the same room as my friends... like my own little bedroom. LOL

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I think I'd like that too. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @SezShares
    @SezShares ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The conservatory is great! Basically having a living room addition. Brilliant for friends and families to have that extra space. Initially I thought the balcony had direct access to the promenade and I thought that made complete sense. But no gate? I feel they’ve missed an opportunity that would sell the room here.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, but I think they'd lose a lot of seating on the promenade deck so I do understand that too. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @bun04y
      @bun04y ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@EmmaCruises I think they would also need to have a lock that opens with your key card for either the gate or the conservatory. You might also get some unexpected guests.

  • @Christianmingle420
    @Christianmingle420 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I would never stay in a balcony cabin with my friends, someone would definitely end up blacked out falling overboard… so this honestly seems like a good idea

    • @NoNo-bz1fz
      @NoNo-bz1fz ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Christian_Attride 0521 Your friends may need to check in to AA.

    • @Cloxxki
      @Cloxxki 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yikes. Drinking is not a performance sport...

  • @alwaysbebookedcruisepodcas1247
    @alwaysbebookedcruisepodcas1247 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Noooo Those whirlpool noises! Did you check on her? Is she ok? Sounded like an emergency. Good to see you being responsible and going in for a closer look though

  • @katelights
    @katelights ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the extra door between the beds and the promenade created by the conservatory must really help with noise levels.

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These cabins dont seem as bad now but definitely something i would think abojt more

  • @clivemcquire7686
    @clivemcquire7686 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just spent a fortnight on deck 10 on Arvia looking down on deck 9 conservatory balcony’s.
    They were small and totally overlooked, so no outdoor privacy at all 🤔
    Ps loved the edit, was she being strangled 😂

  • @karenvonbargen4472
    @karenvonbargen4472 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    TMI: Hubs is usually in a state in undress in the room. A walk by balcony might be awkward for passersby but not for him, lol

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha, they'd only make the mistake once!! 😂😂😂

  • @pocketsizeforyourtravelcon3325
    @pocketsizeforyourtravelcon3325 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A conservatory in the UK might be called a sunroom, three season room, or a patio room here in the US. My grandma who was from Kentucky called it a patio room.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oo I've never heard patio room before, I like that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @fionacardell8069
    @fionacardell8069 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Emma i really enjoy your videos!!!
    This may be a bit random, But i just want You to know that You are doing an amazing job!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks so much Fiona that's very kind. I always get nervous when I publish a video and sit here waiting for comments so it was lovely to see this one. Appreciate you!! ❤️❤️

  • @GinaStanyerBooks
    @GinaStanyerBooks ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would like that cabin, but not if it was a lot more expensive. It looks like a good set up for 3 people. I agree, it would be nice if they had direct access to the promenade deck.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yess. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @screamerchaotix5182
    @screamerchaotix5182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm only 3 minutes in but have to comment...my first thought was "A conservatory? Oh, like Clue." 🍔🍟

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahah!!! I love it. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @joekuykendall
    @joekuykendall ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awkward turtle made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that! :)

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed that! Glad myself laugh 😂😂😂

  • @KayCeeTX21
    @KayCeeTX21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is WRONG with people?! 😳 how totally and completely uncouth and disrespectful are folks going to get, not to mention GROSS!!!!! 🤢 🤣 I am absolutely scandalized I tell you. Just absolutely helplessly laughing so hard I now have hiccups and I still can’t stop laughing. Oh lord have mercy. Do not use whirlpools on cruise ships. ✅ I mean REALLY. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂

  • @KPJPflorida
    @KPJPflorida ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ha ha love that we were mentioned here 😊 we sailed on Iona’s inaugural cruise just after covid so I’m sure service and ambience has improved dramatically, our window seat cabin was amazing and we highly recommend, you don’t always need a balcony 😀

  • @x-s6002
    @x-s6002 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very random but has anyone told you that you look like Dr.Becky the astrophysicist youtuber? You two totally look like siblings or something, haha

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep most weeks I get a similar comment ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Watson1973
      @Watson1973 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now I have to google to see comparisons

    • @x-s6002
      @x-s6002 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Emma Cruises ok gotcha! Np, thanks for making the fantastic content to watch!

  • @travisrevel3826
    @travisrevel3826 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the cabin review Emma!! Captain Hudson is so cute hiding in all the nooks and crannies inside your cabin! Can’t wait to receive my very own captain Hudson 😻😻😻

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm going to hide him everywhere now! Ha ha. Not long to wait!! We're still on track for the early April delivery. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @travisrevel3826
      @travisrevel3826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EmmaCruises I noticed all the cute places he was hiding out checking out his territory! Haha! If only he had dreamies!! Thanks for your reply….made my day! 😻😻😻

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re too kind! ❤

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg why do people insist on getting it on in public!

  • @cruiselifeeric
    @cruiselifeeric ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn't mind staying in one on deck 10, where you're above the promenade deck.

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A conservatory would be called un jardin d'hiver (winter garden) if there plants in it, and une véranda without any, in French.
    In Russian, likewise, zimniy sad (winter graden) with plants, and solariy (solarium) without.
    In America and Canada, they are called sunrooms or sun porches.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oooo, that's interesting. Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @nascarmadman
    @nascarmadman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pie? Walk by. Cake? I have no stake. Ice cream? Sometimes I dream. Cookies? I will stop EVERY TIME!

  • @rachaelramos
    @rachaelramos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg the whirlpool thing? Like do they not have respect for others? Like really? If u want it that bad GO TO YOUR F**KING ROOM! 🤦‍♀️ Girl I'm sorry you had to witness that

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      They were just having fun, they were kids I think! 😂😂

  • @kcjd8659
    @kcjd8659 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A cabin kitty would be a perk I would definitely pay a premium for!😻

  • @jenniferallred9367
    @jenniferallred9367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously I can't believe someone would be that loud. Be discreet and have some dignity for goodness sakes! Yuck!

  • @antanddecyesgetin
    @antanddecyesgetin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE WHIRLPOOLS LOL atleast wait until nighttime to do that cmon have some dignity

  • @dogzdad123
    @dogzdad123 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Emma: How relaxing...Cookies, cocktails, and entertainment from your balcony (and the whirlpool).
    Now that's cruising!

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yess!! Perfect. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @owenhamilton
    @owenhamilton ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yay a Hudson cameo! The less said about the "noises" the better 🤣

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Meow meow meow!! 😂❤️ Yep!!

    • @SamSitar
      @SamSitar ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EmmaCruises Hudson cameo is a great idea.

  • @tom-fp2fv
    @tom-fp2fv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That edit reminds me, I gotta call her back 😜

  • @craiggibbons8228
    @craiggibbons8228 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cabins look lovely inside.
    Not too keen on the promenade right outside as you never know who is going past.
    And the whirlpool noise would only make me more competitive than them 😆
    Either that or sing super loud 😆

  • @jael001
    @jael001 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was on in January and had a deck 10 balcony above a deck 9 conservatory suite and when the family in the cabin below were on their balcony and I was on mine, they had zero privacy as I could see right onto the balcony and could see and hear everything. I was just trying to read my kindle but it felt a bit like I was imposing on their privacy.

  • @Paul_Wetor
    @Paul_Wetor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe the cabin should be advertised as Meet And Greet, for those who really want to interact with passersby.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha, that would be fun! :)

  • @LUXURYNOSTALGIATXT
    @LUXURYNOSTALGIATXT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know whirlpools could sound like that...must be a UK thing? 🤔😂

  • @bernadettelawson2916
    @bernadettelawson2916 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These aren’t dissimilar to the Havana balcony rooms on Carnival’s Vista class ships. My hubby wouldn’t like this but the actual cabin looks lovely. I’ve considered Iona a few times, especially for travelling to the port (we’re in Scotland) and it’s starting to look more likely thanks to your videos.

  • @reaper2478
    @reaper2478 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very interesting cabin.. extremely nerve wrecking for those guaranteed cabins for sure.. Only if I was in the mood for an adventure 🤩

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha, yes!! Exactly that!!! 😂😂😂

    • @SamSitar
      @SamSitar ปีที่แล้ว

      i would book a cabin like that one.

  • @xabiernunez
    @xabiernunez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no… not the “noises” 😭

  • @NJ-zw6uh
    @NJ-zw6uh ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a thorough and thoughtful video. Wait...all your videos are.
    Hmm, maybe 🤔 that's why I LOVE watching your videos.
    You make the YT World a much better place ✨️ 💕 💛

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much. Lovely comments like this make it YT the best place!! ❤️❤️

  • @JerkyMurky
    @JerkyMurky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was professor plum, in the whirl pool, with the candle stick...

  • @LaughingSaint66
    @LaughingSaint66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean who doesn't love cookies thats just being human !🤣

  • @TheStevenWhiting
    @TheStevenWhiting ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From our very recent trip on Iona I think it was, we were on floor 10. And looking around knew never to stay on floor 8 to 9 I think it was, because the balconies are awful and not private at all.

  • @mrdan2898
    @mrdan2898 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The cruise ship MUST start making those glorious cookies available for all passengers! 😋

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Call it the Emma special 🤣😊

    • @tpkyterooluebeck9224
      @tpkyterooluebeck9224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I could eat a real cookie without dietary modifications, I'd go for that! OTOH, they could substitute Northshore Sushi roll for me or any Tobiko sushi.

    • @mrdan2898
      @mrdan2898 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EmmaCruises Yes!! 😁

  • @suzanneobrien5279
    @suzanneobrien5279 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the cabin layout, though think deck 9 would be preferable. The conservatory would be brilliant for me and hubby... I'm an early riser, and have sat reading in the bathroom before now while he has a lie-in 😄.

  • @NoahLeMar
    @NoahLeMar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah i would not be in that whirlpool afrer that 🤣

  • @keith6400
    @keith6400 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact that so many decks overlook you and that you are exposed to promenade deck passengers is really an ideal set up for running a car boot sale to get some cash back to make a profit on the cruise fare.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha, so true!!

    • @tpkyterooluebeck9224
      @tpkyterooluebeck9224 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣 Your comment is awesome! Thank you for giving me a great laugh!

  • @BestGirlYazy
    @BestGirlYazy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m a newer subscriber but I just wanna say I adore your videos, i get motion nauseous just thinking about being on a ship so I’m loving living these experiences through your videos ☺️

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much that's very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @shellygoode3282
    @shellygoode3282 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Note to self, never use whirlpools.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were just playing around 😂😂

  • @paulakehurstdevisme9692
    @paulakehurstdevisme9692 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Emma, I am really impressed by your articulate and informative reviews. So much left unsaid.! I am moved to announce that going on a cruise with you is now on my bucket list! But in a smaller and less OTT ship. I like cats and cookies too.

  • @jujuu1230
    @jujuu1230 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The whirlpool noises came unexpected in the editing lol

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      For me too! I don't remember it being that loud, I don't look phased in the video :')

  • @debp5983
    @debp5983 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cheers to you. You are an absolute delight. I truly enjoy your informative content.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @daffyduk77
    @daffyduk77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know you've made it as a TH-cam cruise reviewer when they're trying to bribe you as at 9:00

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I ALWAYS ACCEPT COOKIES 🤤😂

  • @bradreeves9728
    @bradreeves9728 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mental note: Never go in a whirlpool on a P&O ship

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were just having fun, they were kids I think! 😂😂

  • @marjiemadlena5871
    @marjiemadlena5871 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think the cabin had a pretty good layout. Great video Emma. My parents had the whirlpool experience when they were at the beach. There was a couple on their honeymoon in the whirlpool room which was right next to their hotel room. They were sitting out on their balcony and could hear everything. There were also large windows. This happened years ago and we still laugh about it.

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh noo!!!!! ha ha ha. How funny. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @gailkoursari2599
    @gailkoursari2599 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay so now I’m really worried. Booked my first cruise on Iona in June but had no idea how to choose a cabin. Tried for ages but couldn’t work it out. In the end I just said fine, just give me a balcony cabin, how bad cab it be 🙈🙈🙈🙈. Well I paid the balance 2 days ago and got a code ‘GF’, did some google wizardry and think it’ll be deck 8 as no one actually chooses the promenade. Not going to lie my excitement has diminished. What a coincidence though that you posted this 😎

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha ha, theres definite perks and drawbacks to this cabin like anyone. When are you going? If it's cold weather like my cruise you'll rarely see anybody out there anyway! Plus, if it's your first cruise you won't have anything to compare it to and it'll all just be exciting. ❤️ Have a great time! 🥳🥳

    • @sannavegancruiser9430
      @sannavegancruiser9430 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You could get deck 8 GFs but those balconies are across many decks so not necessarily. I know people who booked GF saver and ended up high up forward front allocated.. If you get deck 8, at least you're close to the Quays food court :)

  • @123alicat
    @123alicat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your videos and reviews! Feeling very prepared for our cruise later this year thanks to your guidance! Side note- I love your dress with the llamas on! Where did you get it from? 🤩

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 😁❤️ Popsy 🎉🎉

  • @Sharon181818
    @Sharon181818 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another terrific video! And Capt Hudson everywhere! I can't wait to get my own Capt Hudson plushie! And, oh yeah, how amazingly awkward was that hot tub audio?? 🙄🤣🤭

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, glad you enjoyed it!! 😂❤️

  • @Amy-o_o-
    @Amy-o_o- ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌈💚💒happy Easter 2023!🧸🥀🌹

  • @christymurphy6571
    @christymurphy6571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMGosh!!! I'm laughing so hard at the whirlpool part. EXACTLY why I never get in the hot tubs or pools! Lol

  • @cruisingandexploring
    @cruisingandexploring ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Emma! We're hoping to do the Fjords on Iona next year, so it's good to see what this cabin is like and we'll check out your inside cabin review to compare. It was funny to see fellow TH-camrs - Paul and Carole in your video too ☺

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha, love them! and love Iona! :)

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your content and videos ! 🧡🙏🏻

  • @jannetpatricia1481
    @jannetpatricia1481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I now hate the word “conservatory”.

  • @joycej9415
    @joycej9415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks very tight to me. I don't cruise. It was fun to see how it is, so thanks for sharing. I know I wouldn't be comfortable.

  • @TracyKMainwaring
    @TracyKMainwaring ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that you got an atlas in the room! I agree, a little gate to go out on the promenade would be awesome. I quite liked that room and it would be a great option for a family. We've only cruised the Caribbean, is there a similar ship over here? I also love the kettle and coffee maker in the cabin. I HATE having to leave my cabin to find coffee, which usually sucks anyway LOL

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carnival celebration is a sister to Iona and Costa smerelda all quite different though 🎉😊

  • @Xsh755
    @Xsh755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did you go to jail at sea?😂❤

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I did visit the brig in a museum ship once, but not exactly the same. Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

    • @Xsh755
      @Xsh755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EmmaCruises I’m glad you didn’t and it wouldn’t be like you, but the title made me wonder❤️🙂

  • @bryantsteury8910
    @bryantsteury8910 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who was having whirlpool adult fun with the sun WELL in the sky?! 3 am is one thing. That was dinner time. They wanted to be heard

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      They were just messing around. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @kiahmadison8541
    @kiahmadison8541 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hudson is a great name for a cat.🐈

  • @Trektrendy
    @Trektrendy ปีที่แล้ว

    Those cookies are everything 😍

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      See!!!! You don't have to pay big bucks for big cookies. 😂😂😂

    • @Trektrendy
      @Trektrendy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EmmaCruises I mean the RC Yacht had no cookies 😢

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว

      🥲

  • @heatherhernandez4304
    @heatherhernandez4304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love this cabin. My kid could safely look over the edge and we could people watch

  • @willgaukler8979
    @willgaukler8979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ... you would make any cabin a great one ... as you find the natural joy in everything around you ...

  • @andrescordova87.
    @andrescordova87. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just like they say.... what happens in the cruise stays in the cruise, or sometimes on TH-cam LOL 😆 😁

    • @EmmaCruises
      @EmmaCruises  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @beenwandering
    @beenwandering ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We do typically call conservatories sun rooms in America. (Also you can run a coffee maker without coffee if you just want hot water for tea).