I've worked in film for 35 years and, good sound is sometimes an afterthought, but using a 'tie mike' here has made such a difference.The best blog to date Andy and Kirstie, well done!
Thanks! It's a bit of added hassle, but it's very easy for our audio to be drowned out by background noise in bars and restaurants otherwise. I now just need to get the settings right every time!
Thankyou, we have watched all your videos of this cruise, just fabulous! We are on the same cruise in September, first time on Marella Explorer, we usually cruise with celebrity but having a change, you have brought everything alive, we thank you and have enjoyed your videos x
If you are thinking of booking a Marella cruise these are the vlogs you need to watch for an unbiased look at what you will get for your hard earned money, they are excellent.
Brilliant vlog as usual Andy. My wife is always asking if you have put up any more videos. We've watched all your stuff to date and enjoyed every one of them. You and Kirstie are a great team. Just getting us more in the mood for our upcoming cruise from Southampton in less than a month. Keep up the good work!
Lovely video as per usual. Chilled 👌Marella MDR looks lovely and yes well spaced out. We noticed our Ventura cruise last week was pretty crammed in as well. Those mirror shots were funny 😄
Thank you both for showing us around the ship, the food and drink look lovely, we are probably going to book for the Canaries in November this year due to this vlog. Loved Kirsty's singing 🎶
Just saw our favourite barman...Heyu....he passed when you were at coffee port..great vlog, love the Explorer and the Mediterranean bar great bar staff... really enjoyed watching this... thanks 👍
I recently took a cruise on the "Mein Schiff ♥" - a sister ship of the Marella Explorer and had a great time. Mostly looked liked in your nice video. She will change from "Mein Schiff (Tui Germany) to Marella Cruises next year after a short refit like her sister.
Much prefer a clean shaven Andy. That beard ages you about 10 years! 😲 On the other hand, looks like you've been working out Andy. Some decent looking biceps on show earlier in the video 💪
Hello. I’ve just found your channel and it’s great. Myself and my boyfriend are looking to go on a Marella cruise next year for his 40th. Probably a Caribbean or American cruise with tui. Do you pay for the upgrade to all inclusive or have you found that it’s just not worth it? Really enjoying your vlogs. 😊
Hi. We are considering this same cruise. Can I please ask side of the ship were you on and did you find that you had inland views when in port. Many thanks.
Hi great video. What cabin did you stay in? I'm booking a cruise on the Marella Explorer and trying to decide between a balcony cabin and a large balcony cabin.
The Marella ships are great, being ex Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships and the size we really like (2000ish passengers). Marella is a bit more relaxed and the food is as good if not better in some venues.
hi guys, always great content. my question is food related..... do you (or anyone reading this) have any tips to be able to eat more on a cruise? i love to try new foods, & cruising gives that opportunity, but at 46yo my appetite is not what it was, one english breakfast, & i'm done until evening meal. i so miss being able to eat what i want when i want. cheers guys.
I'm going on the Adriatic Explorer on Marella Explorer. Embark this Friday 26th August. Can you please tell me your experience on boarding and overall experience this year.
We've always been pretty lucky with embarkation and haven't had any delays. The protocols will likely have changed again for you, as our last boarding was back in May. Have a great time!
Hi Andy and Kirstie absolutely fantastic I can't wait for November to come myself and the wife travelling with two other more people did you travel after COVID-19 and regards to the testing where did you go for your certificate TUI have said testing is £15 looked into it I'm found out it's £45 per person can you please advise also I take it it's a 2 pin plug which you need
Have a great time on your cruise! It's difficult to offer testing advice now as so much has changed and is still changing. We tested before flying and again at the port in Corfu immediately prior to boarding. It was pretty fast.
Love your video were on marella 4th August and can't wait thanks for fab views .
Have a great time!
Another great vlog - You looked the best dressed on the ship 🛳
I've worked in film for 35 years and, good sound is sometimes an afterthought, but using a 'tie mike' here has made such a difference.The best blog to date Andy and Kirstie, well done!
Thanks! It's a bit of added hassle, but it's very easy for our audio to be drowned out by background noise in bars and restaurants otherwise. I now just need to get the settings right every time!
Just found your channel today. So far I love your vlogs. I will binge watch your vlogs. 😂. Thx again
Good to hear, thanks!
Thankyou, we have watched all your videos of this cruise, just fabulous! We are on the same cruise in September, first time on Marella Explorer, we usually cruise with celebrity but having a change, you have brought everything alive, we thank you and have enjoyed your videos x
Glad you enjoyed it, hope you have a great time!
Glad to see you both on another cruise. Great Vlog. Thanks
Going on our first cruise in August. That is with Marella. Thanks for giving us an insight to what’s in store
Thank you ...we are on the same cruise in May and your video of Marella makes us really now look forward to ....
Hope you enjoy it!
If you are thinking of booking a Marella cruise these are the vlogs you need to watch for an unbiased look at what you will get for your hard earned money, they are excellent.
Looks wonderful!
Thankyou for your review can’t wait for our cruise in October on the Explorer x
Thanks for your footage. Just got back from same cruise and your videos helped us decide where to go etc. 😁👍
Great!
Good video, love the Motown!
7:13 Kirsty looks very nice in that dress
Brilliant vlog as usual Andy. My wife is always asking if you have put up any more videos. We've watched all your stuff to date and enjoyed every one of them. You and Kirstie are a great team. Just getting us more in the mood for our upcoming cruise from Southampton in less than a month. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Always good to hear when someone enjoys the videos.
Another great vlog, looking forward to our trip on the 02/09/22 x
Thanks for the upload, great vlog guys 👍
Lovely video as per usual. Chilled 👌Marella MDR looks lovely and yes well spaced out. We noticed our Ventura cruise last week was pretty crammed in as well.
Those mirror shots were funny 😄
We've almost always been sat in a huddle with other people on P&O, even in an empty restaurant.
Thank you both for showing us around the ship, the food and drink look lovely, we are probably going to book for the Canaries in November this year due to this vlog. Loved Kirsty's singing 🎶
Great! Glad you enjoyed the videos!
Going tonight so just having another look at video for inspiration 😂
Have fun!
Wonderful!
Glad it's Friday to see how your latest adventure is going
We are going on the Marella 2 this summer and this has been very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great vlog ! Bit of Mowtown too .😀
We are on this cruise in a couple of weeks corfu to canaries thank you both for the vids very informative and helpful!
Have a great time!
You brush up well guys! ;-)
Great videos. Was this actually June 2022 and how full was the ship?
Thanks, it was actually May 2022. Not sure if it was at full capacity, but sure it wouldn't have been far off.
Just saw our favourite barman...Heyu....he passed when you were at coffee port..great vlog, love the Explorer and the Mediterranean bar great bar staff... really enjoyed watching this... thanks 👍
Thanks! New video out tonight (Friday 6pm GMT)!
You both looked amazing 🥰
Thank you!
Marella looks great, never tried the brand but your vlog makes me want to.
We weren't sure on our first in 2019 but really enjoyed it. We really enjoyed this latest one too.
I like the sound of the banana thing! I will have two!
It was very nice!
I recently took a cruise on the "Mein Schiff ♥" - a sister ship of the Marella Explorer and had a great time. Mostly looked liked in your nice video.
She will change from "Mein Schiff (Tui Germany) to Marella Cruises next year after a short refit like her sister.
Would like to sail on that ship too!
Much prefer a clean shaven Andy. That beard ages you about 10 years! 😲 On the other hand, looks like you've been working out Andy. Some decent looking biceps on show earlier in the video 💪
Watched a few of your videos now and subscribed. Enjoyable videos and not ott . You seem a really nice couple :)
Thank you!
Hello. I’ve just found your channel and it’s great. Myself and my boyfriend are looking to go on a Marella cruise next year for his 40th. Probably a Caribbean or American cruise with tui. Do you pay for the upgrade to all inclusive or have you found that it’s just not worth it? Really enjoying your vlogs. 😊
Hey, glad you're enjoying the videos 😁 The inclusive drinks on Marella is perfect for us, so we don't upgrade.
Hi. We are considering this same cruise. Can I please ask side of the ship were you on and did you find that you had inland views when in port. Many thanks.
We were Starboard side and had a mix of inland views and views out to sea.
Hi great video. What cabin did you stay in? I'm booking a cruise on the Marella Explorer and trying to decide between a balcony cabin and a large balcony cabin.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. We were in a standard balcony cabin, not a large.
How does the ship compare to the azura? Which would you recommend for someone who likes good food and entertainment?
The Marella ships are great, being ex Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships and the size we really like (2000ish passengers). Marella is a bit more relaxed and the food is as good if not better in some venues.
hi guys, always great content. my question is food related..... do you (or anyone reading this) have any tips to be able to eat more on a cruise? i love to try new foods, & cruising gives that opportunity, but at 46yo my appetite is not what it was, one english breakfast, & i'm done until evening meal. i so miss being able to eat what i want when i want. cheers guys.
Don't really know the answer to that. Being very physically active always works up an appetite. Always use the stairs and not the lifts!
British pub event …….hold me back.That needs a total swerve
Yeah it's not really our thing, but it was good fun to watch for a bit.
I'm going on the Adriatic Explorer on Marella Explorer. Embark this Friday 26th August. Can you please tell me your experience on boarding and overall experience this year.
We've always been pretty lucky with embarkation and haven't had any delays. The protocols will likely have changed again for you, as our last boarding was back in May. Have a great time!
I like your beard. Great videos. Where are are you from in the UK?
Northamptonshire
Hi Andy and Kirstie absolutely fantastic I can't wait for November to come myself and the wife travelling with two other more people did you travel after COVID-19 and regards to the testing where did you go for your certificate TUI have said testing is £15 looked into it I'm found out it's £45 per person can you please advise also I take it it's a 2 pin plug which you need
Have a great time on your cruise! It's difficult to offer testing advice now as so much has changed and is still changing. We tested before flying and again at the port in Corfu immediately prior to boarding. It was pretty fast.
Thankyou for your review can’t wait for our cruise in October on the Explorer x
You'll have a great time!