Brilliant vlog. Happy memories of Marella and Tortola. We once got a taxi to Brewers Bay as we were told it was a quiet beach. QUIET?? There were the four of us and …a goat🤣🤣🤣
38:57 the drinks service in the MDR was our only complaint of the whole cruise! Lukewarm white wine and soft drinks for the 15 year old took an age every single evening!
Cruised the Paradise Islands on board Voyager two weeks before you, then had a week stay in Barbados. Lovely ship, beautiful islands, Fab holiday 🌞🌴🥥🍹🍺
Wow Jamie, that Suite is sumptuous and luxurious just like.................................................................. me! My wife and I will be joining Voyager on 16/1/25 for a 2 week cruise celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday on 26/1/25 whilst in St Maarten. As it's a special occasion we have pushed the boat out (apologies for the pun) and have gone for premium seats on the TUI Dreamliner and a large balcony cabin aboard ship. We usually use P&O for our Caribbean cruises but were a little disappointed last year with the level of service and food quality so thought it was time for a change. We have sailed with Marella a few times and have always enjoyed what was on offer. This will be the first time we will be using them for the Caribbean but you have really whetted our appetite with this video. Wishing you and Mafoo a Happy New Year, keep the blogs coming.
Really impressed by the amount of food options on board. Another informative but fun vlog. I must admit that the excursion would have finished me off, but the beach looked fabulous 😂. Excited for part 2
Went our first Marella cruise in July 2022 and was blown away with how naturally friendly the staff were. Going on our 5th one with them to the Canaries in two weeks.
Love the video and the fact you enjoy a cocktail. Cruise looks nice and quiet. I’ve inky ever done one cruise and it was heaving but I bloody loved it Was Transatlantic with 6 sea days ❤
Hi Jamie what a lovely ship she is that pole thing in your cabin was weird lol, the caribbean looks amazing love the palm trees what a fantastic upgrade you got and very well deserved too, so happy that you had a great time 💖
Brilliant video Jamie, we are doing this cruise next November but on Explorer, same itinerary but in a different order. Got many tips from you thank you as always xx
What a totally fantabulous vlog! Voyager looks absolutely perfect for me and I really love watching you having such a joyful time on board and on land, If I may ask, do Marella/Tui cruises do the bonded luggage thing on all their sailings, or just on certain itineraries?
Great video Jamie....we were on this ship back in May for a week in the Med. We loved it. Food was good and the staff were amazing. We're off to the Caribbean on the 7th Jan on Marella Explorer 2. So looking forwad to it and escaping the dark and grey skies here. Can't remember if you have been on Explorer 2? Looking forward to your next video. Mike
You might point out to anyone who complains about you eating curry in the Carribbean that the locals have their own versions of curries and, so, curries are actually also a local food. I still hear you about "eat what you want when you're on vacation". You're quite right. I'm just saying, curry in the Carribbean is the possibly the least "touristy" thing you could eat.
Hi Jamie … I’m loving your channel, you certainly make me giggle lots 😂 Could you please say which company you would choose to do a first cruise with now you have the knowledge you have. I’m wanting to go on a Caribbean one for our 20th wedding anniversary in March 2026. Thanks in advance for any advice xx
A different landing in Barbados process if flying on Virgin or B.A. Bonded applies just to TUI- Marella. details will be on the booking form. Marella use TUI, B.A. and Virgin flights to Caribbean. never noticed any "cutbacks" on Voyager. P&O yes for sure cutbacks each cruise with them.
Great first vlog...When you got a drink from the Carts..On Deck and outside Broadway...was that for Premium AI..Or. .. Everyone..Thanks..Counting down yo ours
7:46 Don't they offer electronic wristbands? Having to push in a card seems like old technology. The other cruise I went on you tap the key card. Most people use lanyards or electronic wristbands
Omg! I can't believe you left us hanging like that!! (I would have done the exact same thing - LOL!) Can't wait to see the next video! ❤ (BTW, you sexy little dude, shave the chin hair but keep that gorgeous mustache!)
How people choose to ignore the sanitizer in buffet (as seen) is beyond me & if they won't do that then there's a high probability they won't wash after a loo visit also. 🤢
Are you ready for all the colours of the Caribbean? Let’s do this! ❤
Do your thang!🖤
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Fab video and many thanks Jamie. Booked on a two week Marella Caribbean cruise next November. My anticipation grows as I watch you vlogs. Thank you
Hope you enjoy both!
This is what me and my family been waiting for
Enjoy ☺️
Brilliant vlog. Happy memories of Marella and Tortola. We once got a taxi to Brewers Bay as we were told it was a quiet beach. QUIET?? There were the four of us and …a goat🤣🤣🤣
Sounds great!
Wow that light!! So beautiful. 🤩
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38:57 the drinks service in the MDR was our only complaint of the whole cruise! Lukewarm white wine and soft drinks for the 15 year old took an age every single evening!
Yeh it was a bit inconsistent in there!
Thank you for sharing this Jamie!!! Oh my gosh I WANT to go!!! You’re definitely selling it too me !!! Looks spectacular!!! Thank you!!! 😊
It's so good! 😊
Cruised the Paradise Islands on board Voyager two weeks before you, then had a week stay in Barbados.
Lovely ship, beautiful islands, Fab holiday 🌞🌴🥥🍹🍺
Sounds great! Glad you enjoyed your holiday
Wow Jamie, that Suite is sumptuous and luxurious just like.................................................................. me!
My wife and I will be joining Voyager on 16/1/25 for a 2 week cruise celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday on 26/1/25 whilst in St Maarten. As it's a special occasion we have pushed the boat out (apologies for the pun) and have gone for premium seats on the TUI Dreamliner and a large balcony cabin aboard ship. We usually use P&O for our Caribbean cruises but were a little disappointed last year with the level of service and food quality so thought it was time for a change. We have sailed with Marella a few times and have always enjoyed what was on offer. This will be the first time we will be using them for the Caribbean but you have really whetted our appetite with this video. Wishing you and Mafoo a Happy New Year, keep the blogs coming.
I have to say this was a better all around experience than our P&O Caribbean experience. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Myself and my partner were on this cruise at the same time as you. This video has given me holiday blues 😅
Hope you had a great time
Gorgeous sunsets great 1st vlog
Thank you 🙏
Really impressed by the amount of food options on board. Another informative but fun vlog. I must admit that the excursion would have finished me off, but the beach looked fabulous 😂. Excited for part 2
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic part 1 and a well deserved upgrade!! I can’t wait for part 2 ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Jamie. Brilliant vlog. I do love a chocolate rim. First time for everything lol
lol 😂
Went our first Marella cruise in July 2022 and was blown away with how naturally friendly the staff were. Going on our 5th one with them to the Canaries in two weeks.
They are indeed lovely
Love the video and the fact you enjoy a cocktail. Cruise looks nice and quiet. I’ve inky ever done one cruise and it was heaving but I bloody loved it Was Transatlantic with 6 sea days ❤
I lived my transatlantic to New York ❤️
Hi Jamie what a lovely ship she is that pole thing in your cabin was weird lol, the caribbean looks amazing love the palm trees what a fantastic upgrade you got and very well deserved too, so happy that you had a great time 💖
Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️
Looks like a great cruise Jamie. 👏👏👏
It was! ❤️
Another great video Jamie 😊👍
Thank youuuu
Brilliant video Jamie, we are doing this cruise next November but on Explorer, same itinerary but in a different order. Got many tips from you thank you as always xx
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you Jamie it was nice taking to you and being in your video 😊
Thanks so much for featuring 🙏🙏🙏
Brilliant
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Brilliant Jamie❤
I'm in Tortola for my birthday, will not be doing the trek, but the Beach and hopefully Pussers for the painkiller 👍🏻
Have fun!
Fabulous!!
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35:54 gorgeous sunset
True ❤️
What a totally fantabulous vlog! Voyager looks absolutely perfect for me and I really love watching you having such a joyful time on board and on land, If I may ask, do Marella/Tui cruises do the bonded luggage thing on all their sailings, or just on certain itineraries?
It’s usually with their own TUI fleet ❤️ Glad you enjoyed!
It’s usually with their own TUI fleet ❤️ Glad you enjoyed!
It’s usually with their own TUI fleet ❤️ Glad you enjoyed!
It’s usually with their own TUI fleet ❤️ Glad you enjoyed!
Great video Jamie....we were on this ship back in May for a week in the Med. We loved it. Food was good and the staff were amazing.
We're off to the Caribbean on the 7th Jan on Marella Explorer 2. So looking forwad to it and escaping the dark and grey skies here. Can't remember if you have been on Explorer 2?
Looking forward to your next video.
Mike
Yes, we loved Explorer 2! Have the vlogs too ❤️ have a great time!
Thanks Jamie,
We'll check those out before we go. Looking forward to your recent river cruise vlog.
Happy new year 🎉
Love it!
Thanks! 🙏
Luved this Jamie Amanda and I thinking of booking Barbados 2025
A land based on Barbados?
@@TravelBlogJamie yes xx
@ fabuleux ❤️
Is there a part 2 Jamie ? Many Thanks
This Wednesday
Amazing, thank you !! P.s I set this youtube account up many years ago. I think my tag reflects this 🤣
You might point out to anyone who complains about you eating curry in the Carribbean that the locals have their own versions of curries and, so, curries are actually also a local food. I still hear you about "eat what you want when you're on vacation". You're quite right. I'm just saying, curry in the Carribbean is the possibly the least "touristy" thing you could eat.
There were a few goat and chicken curries here and there for sure! 👌
Hi Jamie … I’m loving your channel, you certainly make me giggle lots 😂 Could you please say which company you would choose to do a first cruise with now you have the knowledge you have. I’m wanting to go on a Caribbean one for our 20th wedding anniversary in March 2026. Thanks in advance for any advice xx
My preferred Caribbean cruise so far was with Marella because I love their port-intense itineraries and all inclusive product which makes things easy
@ thank you, I am studying as I text 🤣
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A different landing in Barbados process if flying on Virgin or B.A. Bonded applies just to TUI- Marella. details will be on the booking form. Marella use TUI, B.A. and Virgin flights to Caribbean. never noticed any "cutbacks" on Voyager. P&O yes for sure cutbacks each cruise with them.
Yes, this vlog about flying with Marella / Tui not the other airlines / cruise companies 🙏
Great first vlog...When you got a drink from the Carts..On Deck and outside Broadway...was that for Premium AI..Or. .. Everyone..Thanks..Counting down yo ours
That’s for everyone
@@TravelBlogJamie Thanks for prompt reply...eagerly awaiting part 2...Should be all Caribbean up..by the time we go end of January
Good vlog when’s part 2 coming out ?
Wednesday
Hi jamie the beans you seen are wat they feed to catle when they turn black
Thank you
Doing iona agin november but seriously looking at marrella but want two weeks
They do 2 week cruises as well
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7:46 Don't they offer electronic wristbands? Having to push in a card seems like old technology. The other cruise I went on you tap the key card. Most people use lanyards or electronic wristbands
This ship is 27 years old though
Ps most cruise lines don’t have electronic wristbands
Is there a Solo's meet up?
Yes
Is it comparable with the Arvia last year or worlds apart?
Well apart from the ship being much older / smaller and fewer facilities, it was much better in many levels
22:20 what was the liquid you applied?
It’s a lavender distresser for bed time
I’ve done 25 cruises with marella and never had an upgrade.
Well I’m sorry about that
Watched it
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Ooo looks fab U lousxx
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Omg! I can't believe you left us hanging like that!! (I would have done the exact same thing - LOL!) Can't wait to see the next video! ❤ (BTW, you sexy little dude, shave the chin hair but keep that gorgeous mustache!)
Eewww no way!!!! 😂
@@TravelBlogJamie Way! 70s porn stache is making a comeback! And you're one of the fortunate ones that looks good with it. Embrace - girl!!
Passenger turfed off British Airways Christmas flight as Gatwick ground staff get passport rules wrong again
This vlog is about TUI
Don't pay any attention to the trolls
Ha! I don’t! Luckily I don’t have many.
How people choose to ignore the sanitizer in buffet (as seen) is beyond me & if they won't do that then there's a high probability they won't wash after a loo visit also. 🤢
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