Midnight Balloon Drop! New Year's Eve on the Royal Promenade - Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2023
- Today Freedom of the Seas docks at Perfect Day at CocoCay, we try the kayaking excursion, talk about the best cruise food, then count down New Year's Eve onboard Freedom of the Seas.
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Will Brian ever propose? He says he will, but 🤷🏻♀️
This video is great as usual, but the best part is the guy in the background disappearing at 23:51
Playmakers cookie deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame
Yeah we probably should have added it, I guess we need to try it again for research! 😆
Brian I thought for sure you were going to propose to Kerry at midnight - I guess I’ll have to wait for next year.
One of these days….hey, Maybe…Kerry will be the brave one!
I never wanted to take a cruise before until I watched this!!! First time I ever watched this channel I have to say I like it a lot!!! Keep up the great work!
Y’all did better than your anticipated timeline of not posting this video until well into 2023! 😂 Also, I’m so proud of Kerry for facing her fears and going kayaking again. The Kayak Spider Incident would’ve scarred me for life.
Finally found the origin story behind the hall of fame!
Can't wait to get off work so my wife and I can watch this video together!
Lets goooo, im so glad you guys are taking advantage of your steam.
The algorithm loves consistency
Road to 100K
New video day is the best day of the week!!!!!
It's been a while since this video dropped so I am probably not the first to say it but...
...the gold jacket is lit!
New Years Eve cruise is such a cool idea!! What a way to ring in the New Year!
LOL, love this… I hadn’t got to where you announced that you made the website, lo&behold, our fave cruise couple, Views & Queues
Love your cruise vlogs! You should do a day in your life vlog, you two are a hoot!
wow ill prob graduate in dec and i so want to take a cruise as a graduation gif to myself this makes me want to consider a new years cruise
37:02 the Poseidon in real life 🌊🛳️
Wooohoo! Videos are coming quicker, keep it up
Awww! You guys talk an introverted game but secretly you are exploratory extroverts at heart. Kerry, thank you for braving a panic attack and getting yourself into the crowd! I appreciate the action shot. And Brian, you are spot-on when the video was released. Lol. Spring really should be considered the start of the New Year lol
P.S. it's FUN to see both of you in fancy dress. Love it. You both looked marvelous.✨✨✨
We were so backed up on videos, but we’re catching up! (slowly) Only 9 vlogs behind now 😅 Freedom Day 3, Liberty 1-3, & Symphony 1-5
Glad you liked our outfits!
Yes agreed and navy blue is not at all a faux pas on NYE. Or any other time for that matter.
Sadly I'm not going on any cruise in 2023 😭
Excited for 9 night Alaska on disney in 2024 though
I enjoy your video I think you kids are a fun couple and informative
Keep up the good work
Just saw y’all on OA’s Flower and Garden video. Now you’ve given me a double treat! Thanks for sharing 😊
I was on the Independence for New Years Eve! Awesome to see it from another vantage point!
So glad I found your channel a couple of weeks ago! Love your content
Yaaa!!! A new video! 🙌🏻 How exciting to ring in the New Year while cruising! 🎉 love your food HOF idea - notes are being taken for first cruise!
I love that you actually made the website! Definitely using this in the future!
Great video 🎉❤ thanks for sharing.
We love the variety of countdown celebrations they had available on the ship. One day we will try that chicken sandwich. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting for us all so we can know which food reigns supreme on the different ships! Love that Brian’s parents were on the next ship over 😂
Brilliant idea on the cruise food hall of fame :)
Another great video. The Cruise Food HoF is a great idea. Agree that RC's MDR food has to wait with the new menus.
Just went to the site. You both are awesome. The chicken parm from Palo is amazing, but the filet at Palo is amazing as well.
You both always look wonderful. Something you can't buy. Something from within shines out and it's beautiful.
Fun video! In regards to the Disney vs Royal food, I personally like that Disney’s food is mostly all included. Sometimes it feels like other cruise lines make their main dining food kinda blah so it forces you to go to the specialty restaurants.
He is 100% spot on with the chops croutons. I said it both times i went there
Bring the Heat!!!
The mantra kinda like comedian Jon Pinette when he was workin out ravioli and a nap!!!
No days at sea in 23 but have 4 scheduled this year on symphony and hopefully a few more for the summer
I’ve been a sub to ur channel for close to 4 months I’ve gotta be honest I’ve went back in forth from ur channel and a view others. I’m happy to say although I’ve enjoyed the other ones ur channel is by far one of my favorites Please continue to bring ur awesome commentary cause I’ll defiantly be watching. Safe travels 🥰🥰🥰
The Office is the Best!!!!!!
Patiently waiting for the Views and Queues Community Cruise
Happy New Year
I’ve done New Years in Times Square (1989 and 1993) and on the Las Vegas Strip (1997) and YOUR ship’s Promenade looked WAY more cramped! Just looked uncomfortable…. This was a nice video…thanks once again for sharing!
I'm disappointed not to find Key Lime Pie on the list! I'm sure it's just cause it's something you can't get on the ship (unless you had so much in such a short time that you just aren't ready to even think about pie yet), but you experienced it from a cruise just like the Shack Chicken Sandwich. I think *someone* needs to make a scratch off board of favorite foods. ;-)
So many videos this week ❤️
That noisy girl behind you was making me laugh
As for the trivia, looked up the cinderellas shoe question, it depends if you’re referring to the animated or live action movie!
Playmakers wings!!!
we can’t remember but we don’t think we’ve had those yet! I guess we need to book another cruise so we can try it
Please tell us how good the turkey dinner was. The more detail, the better. I'd love it if you'd always described and rated your meals. Love your chemistry.
Suggestion for cruise food hall of fame, add the restaurant to each of these of food so we can know where to go and try it, like you done with Key Lime Pie 😊🎉
Loved watching this video does your stateroom attendant come to your room
I feel like there should be a top tier for foods… death row last supper. I mean if you are debating killing for something. 😂
Love the vlog! It has been forever since we have done a new years cruise! My husband and I met on a carnival cruise when we were 14 and 16. It was right around new years. I think we need to get on another NYE cruise! Btw thanks for answering my question! Love to hear all the feedback!
Thanks for the question! Wow that’s awesome you met on a cruise!
Gonna be on odyssey of the seas feb 23 2025 celebrating 32nd birthday 😂 2 years to go 🎉
Hear me out, the main dining room french onion soup. It's all I've thought about since getting off the ship. 😂
We tried the French onion soup on Symphony of the Seas (the next series we’re going to upload) and had the same reaction! It is soooo delicious 😋
Have you all done a Virgin Voyages cruise yet??? Blows every other cruise line out of the water food wise
next time you do that, watch Poseidon (2006) or The Poseidon Adventure.
Dinner time question: When we were on Adventure we saw people posting about personal events/activities for others to join outside the card room. Have you ever participated in any of those events/activities? Or have you seen people participate in them? Love your channel!
Do you guys think you’ll ever try virgin voyages?
Fab vlog as always 😀
What is the small camera called that you use? It's so tiny, I love it!
We love the office too! I have a trivia question for both of you 😂
What color was Meredith’s dress when she flashed everyone?
Kerry: It’s perfect
Brian: …day 😅😅
Dinner question. Would you ever do a group cruise? We would love to cruise with you!!
Great vlog you will have to go on more cruise lines to get a true hall of fame.Princess are meant to be best pizza at sea.
I was waiting for the rogue wave to take the ship over when the countdown hit zero. It never happened. ha
Dinner time question: if you could make your perfect cruise day what would it be: (ship, excursion, port, meals, weather, etc!)
Campfire cookie at playmakers is a huge miss from the hall of fame!
it really might have been, we need to try it again!
Hi there! We just finished up watching one of your videos! At the end while back at home, you had a RC board and scratched off ships you've been on. Where did you get it!?!? Thanks, and we love your channel!!!
we make them and sell them on etsy! www.etsy.com/listing/984490829/
Pepe's Key Lime Pie for Hall of Fame? Does it qualify............. Ray & Sue Amato love your shows. We have binge watched from 1st show and almost caught up.
Suggestions: Add drinks to your website!!! Also, add cruise line logos on the photo or title of each item. Keep up the awesome content!
good idea!
Will we have the brownies at the wedding?
HOF nominee. The carbonara at Giovanis Table.
And the campfire cookie!
Please do a Virgin cruise
Where are we going on the honeymoon cruise?
Not sure I agree with the JI burger….lol. Now I’m hungry, could go for some playmakers.
the burger is best though!
When will have cruising with Kerry and Brian and the kids?
I have a question
When you kids were on Disney the stairs were different colors is that on every ship or only Disney?
I know Giovanni’s table was tabled, but do you guys have any recommendations from there? I’ll be on Indy soon and doing a lunch at Giovanni’s table!
The Bolognese is really good. Also on Allure they had a Gnocchi that was amazing but not sure if it was a special that night
I was surprised to hear the food comparison takes. I’d say Disney has the edge in main dining food quality. Overall Royal has better speciality dining even though I’d say palo blows any royal speciality out of the water.
But everyone has their own opinions. Love the channel and keep it up!
We do think we need to try more Disney cruises to get a better sample size. The food on the Wish was definitely better than the Dream, but we know it can vary sometimes if there’s newbie cooks or something
Hello how is the cruise ship and what is it like to be the new person on the cruise ship I never went on a cruise
Traveling on FOS in July & came across your videos. I’m enjoying this series & I think the wife is funny. Never tried Eggs Benedict because I’m not really sure about the hollandaise sauce, but you’ve intrigued me. One question my hubby & I want to ask, is what are those black things u have around your necks?
We wear those lanyards to hold camera equipment for our videos
What's better, New Year's on the Royal Promenade, or fireworks at sea on pirate night at DCL?
Cost comparison if you’re paying for all those speciality restaurants and drink packages which comes out cheaper Disney or royal
Royal for sure! Disney cruises are at least double the price of Royal
I'm on Mariner for my first cruise soon and have booked kayaking at Coco Cay. Did they have single kayaks? i saw an older video where they did so I'm hoping that's still the case. I have 3 weeks to build my paddling muscles up 🤣 (love that you literally passed like ships in the night with your parents)
We think they had a few single kayaks there. Hope you have a great cruise!
It was so wrong I was working out on the treadmill while you discussed all the food for your HOF. Did it cancel my work out? I don’t think it works that way. Feel free to use the calories I burned for your next cruise. Have an extra scoop of ice cream or something.
how does Celebrity food compare to Royal?
What Cruise and ship do you suggest for first time cruiser. It would be myself I am 51 and my daughter is 21. We love food, singing and dancing shows, comedians. Spas, pools the beach. We usually are not big Partiers or drinkers.
Try one of the Oasis class ships and make sure you see a water show...blow your mind.
we agree, Oasis class is perfect for a first cruise!
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How do you guys balance cruising and work?
it’s hard, we wouldn’t be able to do it if we didn’t live in florida. we’re very strategic with our vacation days, and we do a lot of 3 night cruises where we get off the ship on monday morning and go straight into work.
⚓ Jumpsuit info please 👍🏻🙌🏻
5:31 I came on to ask the same thing. It’s so cute.
Does Royal Caribbean leave any Hats or Party Favors in the room?? Or did you bring your own onboard??
they gave them to us in the main dining room during dinner!
Do you guys go to blue springs park often? My wife and I live like 2 miles from it.
We’ve only gone once, but we want to go back!
Omg gotta go during this time of the year, there’s so many manatees at the springs right now
Just out of curiosity, why is odyssey your favorite? I’ve only been on allure and odyssey and I thought allure beat odyssey in every category.
Allure is super super close behind Odyssey. The main reasons is because we liked the Odyssey solarium better than Allure’s, and we love the Giovanni’s wine bar on Odyssey because you can order pizza from the restaurant there without a reservation whenever you want
Do you have to pay extra to eat at the shack at Coco Cay?
it’s free! all-you-can-eat chicken sandwiches!
Looks like a bulldog Gus to me
Are we getting married on board?
I have been home resting from a car accident this week, and have watched every single video & became a member! I absolutely love your channel and videos. Maybe you can add a Cruise Food Hall of Fame scratch off 😂
Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Thanks for watching everything and becoming a member!! Sorry to hear about your accident, wishing you a speedy recovery!
Why do you always call it Coco Key not Coco Cay?
in the Bahamas Cay is pronounced key creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf
@@Views-And-Queues Thanks!
Brian....quit halfstepping.
You guys are so much fun to watch. Love the idea of cruise food hall of fame = genius 🙌👍🎉🛳👏