I've sailed with someone who has Celiac Disease and can't eat gluten at all - their buffet was similarly not labeled well but we were told to ask for the Maitre D' (even the buffets have them I guess) - they were super helpful and even took her around the entire buffet to point out everything that would be gluten free and basically offered to make anything she wanted if she wanted to order something else. Agreed, labeling should be better for folks but they'll go out of their way to help you out if you ask.
Watching this channel just costed me a few thousand dollars. Taking my first cruise ever in the Spring. Alaska with Royal Caribbean. Watching this video is getting me very excited!
@@EmmaCruises Oh come on.. :) where's your goofy adventurous spirit.. lol.. :D :D I am trying to get Morgan to jump into a Panama canal trip.. check off those cruise bucket list interaries.. :D
I originally hated the bed on the ship, but after the first night I asked my steward about it and he was able to bring me a mattress topper!!! It helped so much, so great thing to keep in mind for future cruises!
Hi Emma! We say both “check” and “bill” in the US I use the interchangeably. I probably say bill most often and was shocked when it was a British-ism! I asked my husband to ask for “the bill” just last night when we went to dinner.
Im from the US. I've always said "check" as a form of payment and "bill" for the requested payment. I remember my parents asking for the check so I wonder if it's generational or regional?
I’m English - live in us and switch words from both cultures all the time , I’d probably ask for the check. When I go to the Uk I say I’m going home when I’m coming back I say I’m going hOme 🤷♀️🤦♀️
@@quackaddict9810 If you love watching channels about cruise-vacations, why not experience them? There is so much more to enjoy in person than what you could ever get just from watching remotely.
I can’t believe anyone would try to stow away. I know you hate to leave but they literally track you the whole cruise, especially getting on and off the ship. You will definitely not get away with stowing away 😂
I understand they think it could be easy to blend in once others get on but where did they plan on sleeping???? And how were they ever gonna get off without anyone noticing? Just dumb lol
I love your reviews. Reason is that they are totally practical in the sense that it is not about the poshest suite or the grandest most expensive events. Also the what's good and what's bad is totally useful. Thanks!
Every time you lamented the limited vegetarian/vegan selections I said to myself “Solarium Bistro.” This became a theme. When you finally showed the Solarium, I said, “Oh, Good! She found the Bistro!” Nope, nope, nope. I’m so sad you missed this treasure of healthy Mediterranean Cuisine. Time to schedule another RC cruise! 🤣
Amazing that she consumes vegetarian, but tons of sugar, one of the unhealthiest things to consume. Better off eating red meat occsionally and giving up the sugar.
Being sat in the same section with the same waiter is personally really nice. Often times, they'd give you your drink before you ordered because you got it last time. Occasionally, they even give you an appetizer ahead of time. One cruise, I decided to get 3 apps and no entree, so they gave me a fruit cup without me asking. A person I was sitting with ate some of my kiwi, so they gave her one too. Every night after, they gave us a fruit cup. I also like the slow but steady pace of main dining and the four courses. (Bread, Apps, Entree, Dessert.)
I came back from Odyssey of the seas not too long ago, and by the third night, my waiter knew that I would order vegan foods (just to avoid dairy lol) and even avoid spicy foods so by the time i sat down, my appetizer would be already ready for me. That's one of the things I liked on my cruise.
I was supposed to go on the Symphony of the Seas for 2 weeks in 2020 for my parents 30th anniversary. That didn't happen and Royal refused to give us our money back. They did give us credit but by the time we found out about that, it was too late to use most of it. We have about 1/4th of our credits left and plan to use them in 2023 for a 7 night cruise. We're still mad but we have our hopes up
Bill and cheque are both used where I come from (southwestern US). I am somewhat loyal to Royal Caribbean. I'm currently Diamond Plus on the line. This was boosted by double points offered for solo travelers. In addition, I got quadruple points on my first post-pandemic cruise and will get quadruple points on my upcoming Baltic sailing due to some of their booking incentives. Royal Caribbean is one of my two lines of choice (the other being Princess, where I'm Elite). Looking ahead to next January, I see cruises through the Panama Canal on both sides, with Princess being remarkably cheaper. I'm not yet willing to commit to a booking (until the hockey schedule comes out), but for the price difference, I'd gladly sail on Princess. Your note on the dining is correct. Flexible dining isn't really as flexible as with some other lines. If you make a reservation for the first night, they like to lock you into that for the rest of the cruise, at least on the last three sailings (all post-pandemic) I've had with them. I personally do not like crowds or lines, so I like to go to shows at the less popular time and book my dinner around it. It's easier these days, as with the app you can get the full schedule. The other thing is post-pandemic, Royal Caribbean has not returned to shared tables. Eating alone every night is not ideal, but I have little choice in the matter. It almost makes me with to change to a fixed dining time, but I don't know if shared tables are available there as well. The major upside is that dinner is no longer a two hour experience. I do like Royal Caribbean for their activities. They seem to have more of them, and a greater variety. Perhaps it just seems like that because they are the activities I like. For what it's worth, I've never had a bartender on a Royal Caribbean ship ask what I wanted with Diet Coke. That's a bizarre thing to ask.
We were on the same cruise (in fact on the same deck!) and I would 100% concur with everything you said! I’m lactose intolerant and found things weren’t labelled well in the buffet and a few times I put things on my plate to then realise they were in butter or had cheese inside etc. I also became fed up of jelly as it was the only sweet option I could eat when I craved something sweeter! Behaviour in the theatre annoyed me too and I agree that as the cruise went on we realise where the better seats were! The Music Hall nickname made me giggle as we thought it was just us that could smell it! The tables were always sticky too despite signs saying they were clean! Thank you for sharing Emma, it brought back happy memories!
Just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise recently and the "my time" dining is more like whatever time Royal Caribbean prefers. We switched to a fixed dinner time after day 1. It was cool to see another RC ship that is basically the same layout with a few random differences like a few names of places.
Your commentary and presentation of these videos are absolutely exceptional. I've just binged video after video this weekend and have not been bored once. Thanks so much for all of your reviews. Your style is unique, thorough in explanations, really useful information, and you have a pleasant voice. Thanks.
Thanks for the solid content: both spoken and visual. We will be doing Alaska with RC in August and this is so helpful on what to expect. You are great--- no silly filler, cute, quick humour, good editing, no overdone American makeup and hair. Straight up, honest, organized. Very refreshing.
I did it! Seeing your video finally made me make my mind. I just booked my first cruise (beside 4 days on a Dahabiya on the Nile in 2010)! It's The cruise is 9 days on the Norwegian Fjords starting from Amsterdam on the Jewel of the Sea on August 31.
I was on Anthem back in September last year with only about 800 passengers, can't imagine what it's like when it's full up but have to admit it did lack a bit of atmosphere with so few people onboard when I went. I love Joff, he was our CD on Indy years ago and he's a great CD and his morning shows were always good.
We did Odyssey last fall with 1/3 capacity and it was downright eerie sometimes. One evening I walked front to back and didn't see a single person other than a few staff. But never had to wait for an elevator. So there's that.
Joff was our cruise director when we took our 9-night New Zealand cruise from Sydney on Anthem's sister ship Ovation almost 3 years ago. He is so funny (even in point of view of a guest from far east,) he is really everywhere, and I can't forget his shinny shoes with florescent color shoelaces. If what's on Anthem is the same as Ovation (which supposedly should,) Solarium restaurant is a mini Windjammer buffet but way cozier and quieter. I basically eat brunch there every other day during our cruise.
The video was fantastic. I am going doing Alaska on the Quantum of the Seas in August and watching this video provided more detail as to what I can expect on the ship and the dining than any other video. I also find your understated sense of humor to be engaging. Well done and thank you!
My parents took a cruise pre pandemic for their 50th anniversary. I still have the cup my dad " stole " from the ship. 😅 this will be 8 years come September.
My wife and I love this channel. The different wigs make it seem like a bunch of beautiful young ladies are host. Fantastic, as always! A couple of weeks ago, we booked a cruise after watching this channel. Really good. Thank you!
Just disembarked a royal Caribbean brilliance of the seas ship yesterday. Had a great week cruising around the Mediterranean. Best part was taking my cousins and aunt and uncle from Finland who hadn’t been on a cruise before! I do enjoy royal Caribbean a lot.
I was on Anthem of the Seas in the spring of 2022 (US East coast) and loved it. You should have tried Wonderland. It is a unique dining experience. From the menu printed in invisible ink to the presentation of each course of the meal.
Loving the different hairstyle emma.....thanks again for all of your very honest reports on cruising. You have encouraged me into my 1st ocean cruise, & a return to river cruising...(I used to drive excursion coaches on the rhine & mosel. & now guide shore excursions from Greenock/ Glasgow) glad you made it to the top of lyle hill when you were in on one of your trips.
I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. I’ve never been on a cruise and I don’t think I will ever be on one. The idea of being on a ship just isn’t appealing to me, but your videos are so entertaining and informative I always get stuck watching them. Lol
Not your normal cruise attire, but the sweater and knit hat is a cute look! (Oh sorry, that's your Americanism of the Week. What you call "jumper" we call a "sweater".) 😁 Also, I've been subbed for a little while now but I'm still impressed with how thorough and organized your videos are. They always feel focused and yet complete. And one suggestion: you might want to put "Norway" either in the video title or the description. You have good info about the ports and that could help people find this video if that's what they're interested in.
Hellooo, far more people on my channel are interested in the Royal Caribbean side than the Norway side. If I included Norway it would make people who wanted to cruise RC to another destination think it wasn’t for them. Can you tell I’ve thought about this a lot? Ha ha 🤣❤️
@@EmmaCruises I'm not surprised you thought about it so much. 🦉🌠 And that does make sense not to put it in the title. But maybe reconsider mentioning it in the description. That helps your ranking if people search for Norway, but has no effect on the title and thumbnail that might scare people away. 👻
Our family sailed on Anthem in 2019. Great ship. We always dined in the buffet. Everyone got what they wanted. Some of our family dined in the fancy pay restaurants and the preferred the buffet.
As a diamond member of Royal Caribbean who has traveled on princess and now MSC (got home today). I can without a doubt RC gets it right. In terms of money the initial price (for non members) is higher but cost for packages/misc is a lot cheaper. The worst cruise in terms of money I’ve experienced is MSC; the fair was cheap but they charged for everything... layouts are a big thing as well. On RC you can tell compared to other lines that they had someone spend a lot of time actually working it out. The entire ship is open as well (besides tiny areas) unlike MSC where 1/3 of the ship (was on the seashore) was restricted. MSC had a horrible buffet layout (not open). All around, if you are a cruise regular or wanting to get into cruising. Picking RC to trying them out is a best plan. Their loyalty also gives out amazing deals. Usually I’ll get a junior suite for the price of a normal balcony on other lines
Only been on RC a couple times but after the first time I became a loyalist. Love them. How often do you cruise and what ship or ships are your favorite?
My husband and I were on the same cruise I wished we would’ve known you were on there we would’ve loved to have met you!! That was our first time going to Norway it was absolutely beautiful, we loved it so much we booked an Arctic circle cruise for next July!!
Norway is beautiful. Just passing the fjords in a Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle about 4 feet above the water in the moonlight is amazing, especially with the Aurora Borealis floating in the sky.
Yes on our cruise in January on the Mariner…on the shuttle to the pier I was pleasantly surprised i watched the safety videos. I told everyone on the shuttle to do it. And when on board just went directly to muster station for 2 minutes…It was absolutely great😊🚢
Great job again We’ve been to those Norway ports and agree with you The best for sure We love Royal Select fixed early time always Keep up the informative videos and port info
Mc Donald's pays to have there coke syrup to carbonated water a bit higher. It makes a Big difference. Our family had a pharmacy with a lunch counter. We also ran our mix"hot" and used to have people go out of their way to get coke with us!
I really liked your hair like this. You've changed it a lot in the Vids I've seen of late, they all look great, just really struck me here. Love the content. Gonna try my first cruise this summer
Completely agree on the (not very) flexible dining option. When we were on Independence of the Seas a while back we booked this but on our first night were encouraged (felt pressured) to book dining for the same time for the rest of the holiday, and were then always seated in the same place with the same servers. I think they might do this so you know who to hand the tip to at the end of the cruise?
We usually go on a theme cruise and some people are in the theme/group and others aren't and it's basically impossible to eat to dinner even though we technically can. Why should eating dinner when/with whom you want be the hardest part of the cruise. And you can ony change your dining options the first night. Arg
Hey Emma, thanks for the video. I am a former employee with Royal and spent enough time on board ships that I completely understand what you mean by many of these things. My Wife and I will be sailing on Liberty of the Seas at the end of July. it good to see how things seem now in a new period of cruising coming out of the Covid period.
I really enjoy your honest assessments of your cruises. With some of the other vloggers, it seems they are being sponsored by the cruise line. We loved cruising Norway on Norwegian. It seemed to make sense.
Fantastic vlog Emma, really informative and entertaining. We had great fun trying to see if we were in the background and spotted some of our party in the MDR 😀 You must do an Oasis class ship next!
Emma, I love your cruising videos! They are very comforting and inviting. I always look forward to your videos! 😊😊😊 As you asked in the video: I'm from Childress, Texas, and I call it the "check" and sometimes the "bill" interchangeably.
I love your review and your channel! I absolutely love cruising with my wife and we have done just over 20 cruises now. I will use your videos to try to convince her to try new cruises. We have done 20 of 22 cruises with Disney. MSC and Royal are the only others. I always wanted to try Cunard but maybe not after seeing your review. The Norway cruise looks awesome! We love Europe and want to do more cruises there and in the UK. I will eventually watch all your reviews. Keep up the great channel!
I was on a RC cruise and picked any time dinning, never again, any time as long it is 8:30 any later…..so many complaints the Captain (for real) had a meeting with the cruisers, standing room only…my take away from what he said “ sorry but there seems be an old cruiser crowd on this cruise and they all want to eat early”.
I’ve just got off my second fjord cruise cruise on the massive Iona.. we did Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt and Haugesund..all different from my first cruise on Columbus in 2018… so so peaceful love Norway 🇳🇴
In the USA we use both the terms bill and check. I like Royal Caribbean ... but the lack of vegatarian options in main dining is one of the reasons I prefer the other dining options on board.
I cruised on Anthem late last year. And your review was spot on! I will say that the restaurant up next to the Solarium always LOOKS closed, but it was likely open. They rarely open the curtains so it always looked closed even when I was on it. If I recall correctly, they had an interesting, hybrid buffet and service dining. Where you'd order your entree, but then also have a buffet available for smaller meals.
Fantastic video, both informative and entertaining. I completely agree that RCCL’s “My Time Dining” system makes absolutely no sense. I don’t understand how it benefits me to not have a set dining schedule if I still have to make dining reservations months before the cruise even starts. I really wish they’d switch to NCL’s FreeStyle dining system. My wife and I cruised on Allure of the Seas very soon after cruises restarted last year, and we actually really enjoyed the Main Dining Room’s vegetarian menu. It is odd they don’t simply list those options on the regular menu. It’s disappointing to hear that perhaps Anthem’s veggie options weren’t as good as Allure’s. Can you help us understand what you meant by your balcony feeling “protected”? Protected from what? Thanks again for the great review!
Likeeee… I’ve had balconies before that stick out further than other balconies so anybody else could throw things on me (ha ha). Protected from things like that 🤣❤️
Did a Hawaii cruise years ago on Norwegian and hated the FreeStyle dining system. One thing I like is having my wait staff get to know me and my dining "habits". Got none of that with FreeStyle and even got practically ignored in one of the restaurants (slow service, hard to find your waiter sometimes). We probably won't sail Norwegian again because of FreeStyle. So we ignored MTD on Harmony in July. Luckily for us the Late dining time in the MDR is about when we eat most nights due to work kids sports schedules.
I just spent 7 nights on the Ovation of the Seas and this video reminded me how much I love that class of ship. That was my favorite ship I’ve ever been on. We did encounter the same problem with dining though. We booked our dining for the whole week on the first night and that helped. 270 was great as well as the music hall (no smells) The north star was cool but I wouldn’t spend $70 on it again. I love the Rockwall but it was a little too windy on the way to Alaska so I only climbed once. Can’t wait to get back!
That wasn't real iced tea. Give it another try! But it has to be fresh-brewed. Make a strong branch of your peppermint or perhaps some PG-tips, then just pour over ice. Some like to also add sugar or milk. Note that "bill" is also used in the US. "Check" and "bill" are interchangable terms here
I love those Freestyle soda machines! I also love to make concoctions, although a couple of times the result was- not good. :) My husband is a non-drinker. I don't remember him getting "up-sold" much. He did tend to find a favorite bar and once they were clear he didn't drink alcohol, they would just bring him his Diet Coke and the occasional mocktail. They have some very tasty non-alcoholic drinks! We'll be doing a Norwegian cruise next year on Celebrity. Your beautiful footage makes me so glad I booked it!
If you had the ice tea from a dispenser (made with syrup) rather than brewed ice tea, you need to try the brewed type. It is much better. If it comes from a machine like the sodas do, that's not good stuff. I take a hot/cold cup on cruises and brew my own tea, then cool it down and ice it--great improvement over the machines!
Great review Emma! I have sailed RCCL 4 times (it would be 5 times if the pandemic hadn't happened in 2020 that cancelled that cruise). The Quantum class ships look amazing. Breakfast on the balcony is a favorite when I cruise! Norway looks so beautiful! I'm curious, how long did it take to get back on this ship from each ports of call?
I agree with you on Norway being my favorite itinerary of all. We went on HAL Rotterdam and loved everything. I am fairly new to your channel but I have ended up binge watching your videos. Looking forward to Iceland this summer so am anxious to compare with Norway.
I’m still pretty new to cruising, and I’ve only cruised with RCL and Princess so far. I have to say that when it comes to food, RCL hit a home run. Even Sorento’s pizza was leagues better than Alfredo’s. Everything from the buffet to the specialty dining was phenomenal on RCL compared to Princess. Lobster night on the Oasis of the Seas was fabulous, as the lobster tails were sweet and succulent. Lobster night on Princess’s Majestic was absolutely horrifying. The meat was super salty and literally as tough as shoe leather. I have another Princess cruise booked for this coming November, so I’m willing to give it another go (I like the value better on Princess). But food is a super important component for me when it comes to cruising, so I may wind up sticking with Royal if Princess doesn’t do a better job this time around. Would absolutely love to cruise Norway. Thanks for the idea!
Agreed overall in RCL vs Princess. However, one thing I really enjoy on Princess is the "International Cafe" snacks and the coffee card (which includes all you want premium tea selections)
@@davidlylerobinson Yes, most definitely. I'm with you there. RCL (especially on it's largest ships) provides a fabulous resort-style experience that cannot be beat, in my opinion. However, Princess seems to deliver better value, because they offer a fare package that includes specialty drinks, crew tips, the internet package, and even a couple of specialty restaurants. I'm a sucker for the all-inclusive fare packages. RCL will nickel and dime you.
The restaurant in the Solarium was probably open, the door is on the port side. It is the best place on the ship for a buffet meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is usually just walk straight in no waiting, it hasn’t got as big of a choice as the Windjammer but they have a fresh omelette station. It is the best kept secret on the ship. It’s our go to breakfast spot on Quantum class ships and sometimes lunch.
Hey, if I could get a 7-night balcony cruise for $1000, that's a bargain. Of course, I usually travel solo, so there's always the supplement. I like Royal Caribbean, but I have never been on the larger ships. I don't know if I would like them. I can appreciate more facilities, but the amusement park stuff doesn't appeal to me. But, then again, I'm 61 now, so I'm definitely not a youngster anymore. I don't like paying extra for food on a cruise. Since I've already paid for it, why pay for more? I did eat at a specialty restaurant on my last cruise, because I had one included in my package. It was good, but I don't think it was worth the extra charge. Oddly enough, for the bill vs. check, I've heard both interchangeably, here in the US. One would probably ask for the check, but you would pay the bill. Confusing, isn't it?
Another great memory of our Anthem of the Seas cruise, loved the central atrium, and in fact, everything else. Also it was our first and so far last experience of a silent disco (great fun). And the viewing arm that extends of the sea was amazing. Flip, can't wait to book another cruise now !!
Usually it is the check in the US but personally I've also referred to it as the bill. I think both are acceptable in the USA. What would you recommend for a single person traveling? Would a cruise like this be good or would you suggest something smaller?
Hey Jason, Royal don’t have brilliant options for solos you’d be better off with a cruise line like Norwegian in my opinion. Very similar, but more focused on solo cruisers. I have a solo cruise line guide on my site here: emmacruises.com/best-cruise-lines-for-solo-cruisers/ and a solo cruise intro chapter in my cruise course here: emmacruises.com/cruiseforless/ hope this helps ☺️❤️
We really enjoyed Anthem when we went on at the end of the lockdown and it was running at 50% capacity. We have heard a lot of people say it gets too crowded and the staff struggle when at full capacity. The bigger RCCL ships have never been good at managing the crowds! Independence can be horrible when full
Another fun video from Emma, and one I looked up for some research on a Quantum class vessel, ahead of a family cruise next year. So much more helpful than the cluttered cruise line pages and useless glitzy videos they have there. Thank you for the great work!
Emma, you need to come over and do the Caribbean on Oddessy of the Seas. Royal's newest Quantum Class Ship. So you and your friends can experience the outer Deck in the Sun. They are fabulous Ships...
As a veggie Brit that works for royal, I can recommend asking for the Indian meal option at the main restaurant. They have a different veggie option every night and it comes with rice and paratha.
Just went on my first ever cruise and we went to Norway! I absolutely loved it, Geiranger was my favourite & I can’t wait to go on another cruise now 😁
Wow! Your hair did grow back so fast! And you changed colors also! ;) As for the invoice after a meal, I'm french Canadian so I may be mistaken, but I seem to hear "The bill" or "the check" as often one than the other.
We had Joff as the Cruise Director in Australia on Ovation of the Seas - in the inaugural season 2016 and again in 2019. He was very approachable and always smiling.
You do a wonderful job on these videos! I love coming along with you on your travels.😊 We just got off of Anthem in December and your observations were spot on! Please keep them coming. Happy cruising!
I love your videos...i don't cruise but I just enjoy your reviews and your personality. I won't lie that i have considered after watching them though :)
Awesome video!!! Royal Caribbean is definitely my number one for cruises, I've been on all the rest except Disney, and Royal Caribbean is still the best.
I’ve been binge watching cruise videos the past week since I’m going on the Symphony Of The Seas in late August (next month) and I went on The Wonder Of The Seas back in April. It’s fascinating to see the different fleets of ships I find the Quantum class ships interesting since they are differently built. The Royal Promenade Deck on this ship kind of reminds me of a mall more than the Wonder Of The Seas did. I do love the design tho it’s really cute. Also I relate to the drinking tons of soda I drink lots of Diet Coke every time I cruise since we get the Soda Package. Also I agree with preferring the buffets over the main dining room because I love the convenience of it but I do love the main dining room as well (I always order the escargot there).
My last cruise before the Pandemic was on Anthem out of New Jersey. We arrived home on March 8th of 2020. I loved the ship even at full capacity. So many fun activities. I can’t wait until October when we finally cruise again.
I've sailed with someone who has Celiac Disease and can't eat gluten at all - their buffet was similarly not labeled well but we were told to ask for the Maitre D' (even the buffets have them I guess) - they were super helpful and even took her around the entire buffet to point out everything that would be gluten free and basically offered to make anything she wanted if she wanted to order something else. Agreed, labeling should be better for folks but they'll go out of their way to help you out if you ask.
That’s very kind, im glad! 😀❤️
@@EmmaCruises you should book a perfect day cruise, the private resorts are GREAT
This is great to know. I have celiac's disease and have been wondering how it would work.
@@meganrasey4377 the last few cruises I have been on with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity both have stations with gluten free food.
It also depends on which ship you go on some are labeled better than others❤
Watching this channel just costed me a few thousand dollars. Taking my first cruise ever in the Spring. Alaska with Royal Caribbean. Watching this video is getting me very excited!
I've been on 2 cruises in my lifetime that's why I subscribed to Emma " plus she's British 🇬🇧 like me 👍
@@jackwatsonepic626 currently reading this from the ship. This has been my first cruise. It will definitely NOT be my last. 😄
I'm THIS close to booking a cruise and I don't even have my passport yet! Emma's channel is so great.
AHHH!!! I am so excited to share this video with you!! Thank you so much for watching, and reading this. Have a great day :-)
Thanks, you too!
I am still waiting for the Little Orphan Annie wig... ;)
@@MrJJSimonds You’ll be waiting a long time 🤣
@@EmmaCruises Oh come on.. :) where's your goofy adventurous spirit.. lol.. :D :D
I am trying to get Morgan to jump into a Panama canal trip.. check off those cruise bucket list interaries.. :D
Joff is awesome. Love that guy.
I originally hated the bed on the ship, but after the first night I asked my steward about it and he was able to bring me a mattress topper!!! It helped so much, so great thing to keep in mind for future cruises!
So glad to know this!
what was wrong with the bed?
@@manoz6194 It was too hard! (that's what she didn't say)
you eat donuts and drink soda all the time😮
I'm always blown away with how informative these videos are
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
@@EmmaCruises❤÷is 😅s s for e008aee😅and 8 😂e0😅😅
Emma,
Your reviews are in a class of their own. Every word is well chosen and there is no bland filler. It never bogs down and is always entertaining.
Thanks so much Louis, I do edit them down a lot and try not to waste anybodies time 😂❤️
@@EmmaCruises
Emma, can’t fool me. I know that
Hudson does a lot of the work!
Others should follow your example.
@@louislandi938 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Emma!
We say both “check” and “bill” in the US I use the interchangeably. I probably say bill most often and was shocked when it was a British-ism! I asked my husband to ask for “the bill” just last night when we went to dinner.
I was about to comment the same
Im from the US. I've always said "check" as a form of payment and "bill" for the requested payment. I remember my parents asking for the check so I wonder if it's generational or regional?
@@candidwings5609 both, on top of personal preference. They are indeed interchangeable.
This. I would usually say check, but it wouldn't register as odd whatsoever if somebody asked for the bill at a restaurant.
I’m English - live in us and switch words from both cultures all the time , I’d probably ask for the check. When I go to the Uk I say I’m going home when I’m coming back I say I’m going hOme 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Emma, you are just so good at this. Have no intention of ever cruising, but I adore relaxing and watching you do it!
Thanks so much Kya ☺️❤️
I've only been once but I urge you to try it. Go on a simple 3 day cruise at least once your life; preferably sooner than later.
Do it you won’t regret it
Same lol never plan to go cruising but love watching this channel!!!
@@quackaddict9810 If you love watching channels about cruise-vacations, why not experience them? There is so much more to enjoy in person than what you could ever get just from watching remotely.
Something about these videos are so comforting
This is the biggest compliment ever, thank you so much!! 💕
I can’t believe anyone would try to stow away. I know you hate to leave but they literally track you the whole cruise, especially getting on and off the ship. You will definitely not get away with stowing away 😂
Yep!!! Such a selfish thing to do 😕
Wow... I never heard of that
I understand they think it could be easy to blend in once others get on but where did they plan on sleeping???? And how were they ever gonna get off without anyone noticing? Just dumb lol
@@asens6241 yeah, where exactly were they planning to sleep?
@@mindyschocolate my questions also!
I love your reviews. Reason is that they are totally practical in the sense that it is not about the poshest suite or the grandest most expensive events. Also the what's good and what's bad is totally useful. Thanks!
Thank you! Oh yeah, I’d like to try a posh suite one day but the majority of us cruise in the regular cabins haha 😅❤️
Every time you lamented the limited vegetarian/vegan selections I said to myself “Solarium Bistro.” This became a theme. When you finally showed the Solarium, I said, “Oh, Good! She found the Bistro!” Nope, nope, nope. I’m so sad you missed this treasure of healthy Mediterranean Cuisine. Time to schedule another RC cruise! 🤣
Amazing that she consumes vegetarian, but tons of sugar, one of the unhealthiest things to consume. Better off eating red meat occsionally and giving up the sugar.
@@Gardis72 she's most likely vegetarian for ethical reasons, not health reasons, not that she looks unhealthy at all. Let her enjoy her sweets!
Being sat in the same section with the same waiter is personally really nice. Often times, they'd give you your drink before you ordered because you got it last time. Occasionally, they even give you an appetizer ahead of time. One cruise, I decided to get 3 apps and no entree, so they gave me a fruit cup without me asking. A person I was sitting with ate some of my kiwi, so they gave her one too. Every night after, they gave us a fruit cup. I also like the slow but steady pace of main dining and the four courses. (Bread, Apps, Entree, Dessert.)
I came back from Odyssey of the seas not too long ago, and by the third night, my waiter knew that I would order vegan foods (just to avoid dairy lol) and even avoid spicy foods so by the time i sat down, my appetizer would be already ready for me. That's one of the things I liked on my cruise.
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As a Californian, I ask for the check and pay the bill. I also really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.
Haha, love that ☺️❤️
Great video, Emma! Norway looks amazing
Matt! Norway is! Add a third onto your Europe adventure!! 🤣🤣🤣
Sweden > norway right?😊
I was supposed to go on the Symphony of the Seas for 2 weeks in 2020 for my parents 30th anniversary. That didn't happen and Royal refused to give us our money back. They did give us credit but by the time we found out about that, it was too late to use most of it. We have about 1/4th of our credits left and plan to use them in 2023 for a 7 night cruise. We're still mad but we have our hopes up
Did you purchase Cruise insurance?
I went on Royal Caribbean for the first time this year. I was genuinely impressed by the experience and it changed what I thought about cruising
Bill and cheque are both used where I come from (southwestern US).
I am somewhat loyal to Royal Caribbean. I'm currently Diamond Plus on the line. This was boosted by double points offered for solo travelers. In addition, I got quadruple points on my first post-pandemic cruise and will get quadruple points on my upcoming Baltic sailing due to some of their booking incentives. Royal Caribbean is one of my two lines of choice (the other being Princess, where I'm Elite). Looking ahead to next January, I see cruises through the Panama Canal on both sides, with Princess being remarkably cheaper. I'm not yet willing to commit to a booking (until the hockey schedule comes out), but for the price difference, I'd gladly sail on Princess.
Your note on the dining is correct. Flexible dining isn't really as flexible as with some other lines. If you make a reservation for the first night, they like to lock you into that for the rest of the cruise, at least on the last three sailings (all post-pandemic) I've had with them. I personally do not like crowds or lines, so I like to go to shows at the less popular time and book my dinner around it. It's easier these days, as with the app you can get the full schedule. The other thing is post-pandemic, Royal Caribbean has not returned to shared tables. Eating alone every night is not ideal, but I have little choice in the matter. It almost makes me with to change to a fixed dining time, but I don't know if shared tables are available there as well. The major upside is that dinner is no longer a two hour experience.
I do like Royal Caribbean for their activities. They seem to have more of them, and a greater variety. Perhaps it just seems like that because they are the activities I like.
For what it's worth, I've never had a bartender on a Royal Caribbean ship ask what I wanted with Diet Coke. That's a bizarre thing to ask.
Very random, but I’ve been watching your videos recently and no idea your cat was named Hudson! So is mine! I love it!
Love it 😂❤️
We were on the same cruise (in fact on the same deck!) and I would 100% concur with everything you said! I’m lactose intolerant and found things weren’t labelled well in the buffet and a few times I put things on my plate to then realise they were in butter or had cheese inside etc. I also became fed up of jelly as it was the only sweet option I could eat when I craved something sweeter!
Behaviour in the theatre annoyed me too and I agree that as the cruise went on we realise where the better seats were! The Music Hall nickname made me giggle as we thought it was just us that could smell it! The tables were always sticky too despite signs saying they were clean!
Thank you for sharing Emma, it brought back happy memories!
Hahaha, thanks Katie!!!! Hope you enjoyed :D
Just got off a Royal Caribbean cruise recently and the "my time" dining is more like whatever time Royal Caribbean prefers. We switched to a fixed dinner time after day 1. It was cool to see another RC ship that is basically the same layout with a few random differences like a few names of places.
Your commentary and presentation of these videos are absolutely exceptional. I've just binged video after video this weekend and have not been bored once. Thanks so much for all of your reviews. Your style is unique, thorough in explanations, really useful information, and you have a pleasant voice. Thanks.
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
Thanks for the solid content: both spoken and visual. We will be doing Alaska with RC in August and this is so helpful on what to expect. You are great--- no silly filler, cute, quick humour, good editing, no overdone American makeup and hair. Straight up, honest, organized. Very refreshing.
I did it! Seeing your video finally made me make my mind. I just booked my first cruise (beside 4 days on a Dahabiya on the Nile in 2010)! It's The cruise is 9 days on the Norwegian Fjords starting from Amsterdam on the Jewel of the Sea on August 31.
I was on Anthem back in September last year with only about 800 passengers, can't imagine what it's like when it's full up but have to admit it did lack a bit of atmosphere with so few people onboard when I went. I love Joff, he was our CD on Indy years ago and he's a great CD and his morning shows were always good.
We did Odyssey last fall with 1/3 capacity and it was downright eerie sometimes. One evening I walked front to back and didn't see a single person other than a few staff. But never had to wait for an elevator. So there's that.
@@lorieslawsky6712 yeah it's very weird when you're on a big ship. No queuing is nice, but I did miss the buzz.
Joff was our cruise director when we took our 9-night New Zealand cruise from Sydney on Anthem's sister ship Ovation almost 3 years ago. He is so funny (even in point of view of a guest from far east,) he is really everywhere, and I can't forget his shinny shoes with florescent color shoelaces.
If what's on Anthem is the same as Ovation (which supposedly should,) Solarium restaurant is a mini Windjammer buffet but way cozier and quieter. I basically eat brunch there every other day during our cruise.
The video was fantastic. I am going doing Alaska on the Quantum of the Seas in August and watching this video provided more detail as to what I can expect on the ship and the dining than any other video. I also find your understated sense of humor to be engaging. Well done and thank you!
My parents took a cruise pre pandemic for their 50th anniversary. I still have the cup my dad " stole " from the ship. 😅 this will be 8 years come September.
My wife and I love this channel. The different wigs make it seem like a bunch of beautiful young ladies are host. Fantastic, as always! A couple of weeks ago, we booked a cruise after watching this channel. Really good. Thank you!
Just disembarked a royal Caribbean brilliance of the seas ship yesterday. Had a great week cruising around the Mediterranean. Best part was taking my cousins and aunt and uncle from Finland who hadn’t been on a cruise before! I do enjoy royal Caribbean a lot.
I was on Anthem of the Seas in the spring of 2022 (US East coast) and loved it. You should have tried Wonderland. It is a unique dining experience. From the menu printed in invisible ink to the presentation of each course of the meal.
Loving the different hairstyle emma.....thanks again for all of your very honest reports on cruising. You have encouraged me into my 1st ocean cruise, & a return to river cruising...(I used to drive excursion coaches on the rhine & mosel. & now guide shore excursions from Greenock/ Glasgow) glad you made it to the top of lyle hill when you were in on one of your trips.
I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. I’ve never been on a cruise and I don’t think I will ever be on one. The idea of being on a ship just isn’t appealing to me, but your videos are so entertaining and informative I always get stuck watching them. Lol
Thank so much that’s really kind ☺️
Not your normal cruise attire, but the sweater and knit hat is a cute look! (Oh sorry, that's your Americanism of the Week. What you call "jumper" we call a "sweater".) 😁
Also, I've been subbed for a little while now but I'm still impressed with how thorough and organized your videos are. They always feel focused and yet complete.
And one suggestion: you might want to put "Norway" either in the video title or the description. You have good info about the ports and that could help people find this video if that's what they're interested in.
Hellooo, far more people on my channel are interested in the Royal Caribbean side than the Norway side. If I included Norway it would make people who wanted to cruise RC to another destination think it wasn’t for them. Can you tell I’ve thought about this a lot? Ha ha 🤣❤️
Thanks so much that’s really kind of you to say ☺️
@@EmmaCruises I'm not surprised you thought about it so much. 🦉🌠 And that does make sense not to put it in the title. But maybe reconsider mentioning it in the description. That helps your ranking if people search for Norway, but has no effect on the title and thumbnail that might scare people away. 👻
Our family sailed on Anthem in 2019. Great ship. We always dined in the buffet. Everyone got what they wanted. Some of our family dined in the fancy pay restaurants and the preferred the buffet.
Yess, sounds good 😀❤️
As a diamond member of Royal Caribbean who has traveled on princess and now MSC (got home today). I can without a doubt RC gets it right. In terms of money the initial price (for non members) is higher but cost for packages/misc is a lot cheaper. The worst cruise in terms of money I’ve experienced is MSC; the fair was cheap but they charged for everything... layouts are a big thing as well. On RC you can tell compared to other lines that they had someone spend a lot of time actually working it out. The entire ship is open as well (besides tiny areas) unlike MSC where 1/3 of the ship (was on the seashore) was restricted. MSC had a horrible buffet layout (not open). All around, if you are a cruise regular or wanting to get into cruising. Picking RC to trying them out is a best plan. Their loyalty also gives out amazing deals. Usually I’ll get a junior suite for the price of a normal balcony on other lines
Only been on RC a couple times but after the first time I became a loyalist. Love them. How often do you cruise and what ship or ships are your favorite?
Emma! So glad I found your channel! I love cruising and so enjoy your videos! They are excellent!
My husband and I were on the same cruise I wished we would’ve known you were on there we would’ve loved to have met you!! That was our first time going to Norway it was absolutely beautiful, we loved it so much we booked an Arctic circle cruise for next July!!
Hey Lisa!! Sorry you didn’t know I shared as much as I could while onboard. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it, that sounds AMAZING!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Norway is beautiful.
Just passing the fjords in a Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle about 4 feet above the water in the moonlight is amazing, especially with the Aurora Borealis floating in the sky.
Yes on our cruise in January on the Mariner…on the shuttle to the pier I was pleasantly surprised i watched the safety videos. I told everyone on the shuttle to do it. And when on board just went directly to muster station for 2 minutes…It was absolutely great😊🚢
Yes!! Wish all cruise lines did it 😎 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Thanks!
Thanks so much! Much appreciated 😀🙏❤️
Great job again
We’ve been to those Norway ports and agree with you
The best for sure
We love Royal
Select fixed early time always
Keep up the informative videos and port info
Thanks for watching! 🥳👏🏼
Mc Donald's pays to have there coke syrup to carbonated water a bit higher. It makes a Big difference. Our family had a pharmacy with a lunch counter. We also ran our mix"hot" and used to have people go out of their way to get coke with us!
I've been looking for a video with you going on an RC cruise for so long and finally you post a video of it
Haha, I caught covid and that delayed me 🤣❤️
I really liked your hair like this. You've changed it a lot in the Vids I've seen of late, they all look great, just really struck me here. Love the content. Gonna try my first cruise this summer
Completely agree on the (not very) flexible dining option. When we were on Independence of the Seas a while back we booked this but on our first night were encouraged (felt pressured) to book dining for the same time for the rest of the holiday, and were then always seated in the same place with the same servers. I think they might do this so you know who to hand the tip to at the end of the cruise?
Yeah they definitely were waiting for a tip on the last night; didn’t like that I picked flexible dining so I could be flexible 😅❤️
We usually go on a theme cruise and some people are in the theme/group and others aren't and it's basically impossible to eat to dinner even though we technically can. Why should eating dinner when/with whom you want be the hardest part of the cruise. And you can ony change your dining options the first night. Arg
Hey Emma, thanks for the video. I am a former employee with Royal and spent enough time on board ships that I completely understand what you mean by many of these things. My Wife and I will be sailing on Liberty of the Seas at the end of July. it good to see how things seem now in a new period of cruising coming out of the Covid period.
I really enjoy your honest assessments of your cruises. With some of the other vloggers, it seems they are being sponsored by the cruise line. We loved cruising Norway on Norwegian. It seemed to make sense.
Your hair is lovely. Love your videos. Your descriptions are upbeat and thorough. 3:13
Thanks so much 🥹❤️
Fantastic vlog Emma, really informative and entertaining. We had great fun trying to see if we were in the background and spotted some of our party in the MDR 😀 You must do an Oasis class ship next!
Haha, thanks Jenny!!! If ever you want to be in a video just let me know I’ll plant you in a scene 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@EmmaCruises 🤣🤣🤣
3:41 never heard such a silent fog horn wow, impressive
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Emma,
I love your cruising videos! They are very comforting and inviting. I always look forward to your videos! 😊😊😊 As you asked in the video: I'm from Childress, Texas, and I call it the "check" and sometimes the "bill" interchangeably.
Ooo, good to know. Thanks so much, really appreciate it that’s very kind of you to say ☺️❤️
I love your review and your channel! I absolutely love cruising with my wife and we have done just over 20 cruises now. I will use your videos to try to convince her to try new cruises. We have done 20 of 22 cruises with Disney. MSC and Royal are the only others. I always wanted to try Cunard but maybe not after seeing your review. The Norway cruise looks awesome! We love Europe and want to do more cruises there and in the UK. I will eventually watch all your reviews. Keep up the great channel!
I was on a RC cruise and picked any time dinning, never again, any time as long it is 8:30 any later…..so many complaints the Captain (for real) had a meeting with the cruisers, standing room only…my take away from what he said “ sorry but there seems be an old cruiser crowd on this cruise and they all want to eat early”.
Oh dear, it seems a coincidence that we all found the same?
I’ve just got off my second fjord cruise cruise on the massive Iona.. we did Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt and Haugesund..all different from my first cruise on Columbus in 2018… so so peaceful love Norway 🇳🇴
Who are you and what did you do to Emma?
14:33 I am from Czechia and we call it "účet" :)
In the USA we use both the terms bill and check. I like Royal Caribbean ... but the lack of vegatarian options in main dining is one of the reasons I prefer the other dining options on board.
Yes! Thanks Laura ❤️❤️❤️
The indoor pool area looked so lovely! Great video! Loved it
I cruised on Anthem late last year. And your review was spot on! I will say that the restaurant up next to the Solarium always LOOKS closed, but it was likely open. They rarely open the curtains so it always looked closed even when I was on it. If I recall correctly, they had an interesting, hybrid buffet and service dining. Where you'd order your entree, but then also have a buffet available for smaller meals.
Fantastic video, both informative and entertaining.
I completely agree that RCCL’s “My Time Dining” system makes absolutely no sense. I don’t understand how it benefits me to not have a set dining schedule if I still have to make dining reservations months before the cruise even starts. I really wish they’d switch to NCL’s FreeStyle dining system.
My wife and I cruised on Allure of the Seas very soon after cruises restarted last year, and we actually really enjoyed the Main Dining Room’s vegetarian menu. It is odd they don’t simply list those options on the regular menu. It’s disappointing to hear that perhaps Anthem’s veggie options weren’t as good as Allure’s.
Can you help us understand what you meant by your balcony feeling “protected”? Protected from what? Thanks again for the great review!
Likeeee… I’ve had balconies before that stick out further than other balconies so anybody else could throw things on me (ha ha). Protected from things like that 🤣❤️
Did a Hawaii cruise years ago on Norwegian and hated the FreeStyle dining system. One thing I like is having my wait staff get to know me and my dining "habits". Got none of that with FreeStyle and even got practically ignored in one of the restaurants (slow service, hard to find your waiter sometimes). We probably won't sail Norwegian again because of FreeStyle. So we ignored MTD on Harmony in July. Luckily for us the Late dining time in the MDR is about when we eat most nights due to work kids sports schedules.
I just spent 7 nights on the Ovation of the Seas and this video reminded me how much I love that class of ship. That was my favorite ship I’ve ever been on. We did encounter the same problem with dining though. We booked our dining for the whole week on the first night and that helped.
270 was great as well as the music hall (no smells)
The north star was cool but I wouldn’t spend $70 on it again. I love the Rockwall but it was a little too windy on the way to Alaska so I only climbed once. Can’t wait to get back!
I was just on it too - loved it!
That wasn't real iced tea. Give it another try! But it has to be fresh-brewed. Make a strong branch of your peppermint or perhaps some PG-tips, then just pour over ice. Some like to also add sugar or milk.
Note that "bill" is also used in the US. "Check" and "bill" are interchangable terms here
I love those Freestyle soda machines! I also love to make concoctions, although a couple of times the result was- not good. :) My husband is a non-drinker. I don't remember him getting "up-sold" much. He did tend to find a favorite bar and once they were clear he didn't drink alcohol, they would just bring him his Diet Coke and the occasional mocktail. They have some very tasty non-alcoholic drinks! We'll be doing a Norwegian cruise next year on Celebrity. Your beautiful footage makes me so glad I booked it!
Yesss 😁🙌 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
If you had the ice tea from a dispenser (made with syrup) rather than brewed ice tea, you need to try the brewed type. It is much better. If it comes from a machine like the sodas do, that's not good stuff. I take a hot/cold cup on cruises and brew my own tea, then cool it down and ice it--great improvement over the machines!
LOL! My husband and I do the same thing to make ice tea! :) Plus we never use sweetener...
Joff is a fabulous cruise director. He was fabulous at entertaining us Aussies on our two Australia to NZ cruises.
Yesss 😁🙌
Great review Emma! I have sailed RCCL 4 times (it would be 5 times if the pandemic hadn't happened in 2020 that cancelled that cruise). The Quantum class ships look amazing. Breakfast on the balcony is a favorite when I cruise! Norway looks so beautiful! I'm curious, how long did it take to get back on this ship from each ports of call?
I agree with you on Norway being my favorite itinerary of all. We went on HAL Rotterdam and loved everything. I am fairly new to your channel but I have ended up binge watching your videos. Looking forward to Iceland this summer so am anxious to compare with Norway.
I’m still pretty new to cruising, and I’ve only cruised with RCL and Princess so far. I have to say that when it comes to food, RCL hit a home run. Even Sorento’s pizza was leagues better than Alfredo’s. Everything from the buffet to the specialty dining was phenomenal on RCL compared to Princess. Lobster night on the Oasis of the Seas was fabulous, as the lobster tails were sweet and succulent. Lobster night on Princess’s Majestic was absolutely horrifying. The meat was super salty and literally as tough as shoe leather. I have another Princess cruise booked for this coming November, so I’m willing to give it another go (I like the value better on Princess). But food is a super important component for me when it comes to cruising, so I may wind up sticking with Royal if Princess doesn’t do a better job this time around. Would absolutely love to cruise Norway. Thanks for the idea!
Agreed overall in RCL vs Princess. However, one thing I really enjoy on Princess is the "International Cafe" snacks and the coffee card (which includes all you want premium tea selections)
@@davidlylerobinson Yes, most definitely. I'm with you there. RCL (especially on it's largest ships) provides a fabulous resort-style experience that cannot be beat, in my opinion. However, Princess seems to deliver better value, because they offer a fare package that includes specialty drinks, crew tips, the internet package, and even a couple of specialty restaurants. I'm a sucker for the all-inclusive fare packages. RCL will nickel and dime you.
The restaurant in the Solarium was probably open, the door is on the port side. It is the best place on the ship for a buffet meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is usually just walk straight in no waiting, it hasn’t got as big of a choice as the Windjammer but they have a fresh omelette station. It is the best kept secret on the ship. It’s our go to breakfast spot on Quantum class ships and sometimes lunch.
Hey, if I could get a 7-night balcony cruise for $1000, that's a bargain. Of course, I usually travel solo, so there's always the supplement.
I like Royal Caribbean, but I have never been on the larger ships. I don't know if I would like them. I can appreciate more facilities, but the amusement park stuff doesn't appeal to me. But, then again, I'm 61 now, so I'm definitely not a youngster anymore.
I don't like paying extra for food on a cruise. Since I've already paid for it, why pay for more? I did eat at a specialty restaurant on my last cruise, because I had one included in my package. It was good, but I don't think it was worth the extra charge.
Oddly enough, for the bill vs. check, I've heard both interchangeably, here in the US. One would probably ask for the check, but you would pay the bill. Confusing, isn't it?
Ha ha, that’s very confusing!’ 🤣🤣🤣
Another great memory of our Anthem of the Seas cruise, loved the central atrium, and in fact, everything else. Also it was our first and so far last experience of a silent disco (great fun). And the viewing arm that extends of the sea was amazing. Flip, can't wait to book another cruise now !!
Usually it is the check in the US but personally I've also referred to it as the bill. I think both are acceptable in the USA. What would you recommend for a single person traveling? Would a cruise like this be good or would you suggest something smaller?
Hey Jason, Royal don’t have brilliant options for solos you’d be better off with a cruise line like Norwegian in my opinion. Very similar, but more focused on solo cruisers. I have a solo cruise line guide on my site here: emmacruises.com/best-cruise-lines-for-solo-cruisers/ and a solo cruise intro chapter in my cruise course here: emmacruises.com/cruiseforless/ hope this helps ☺️❤️
Colorado USA here, in a restaurant, we call it a check, and in a bar, we call it a tab. Love your videos! 🇺🇸
soo early that the count of likes is bigger than the views
Hahaha, wow!! Thats a superpower :')
We really enjoyed Anthem when we went on at the end of the lockdown and it was running at 50% capacity. We have heard a lot of people say it gets too crowded and the staff struggle when at full capacity. The bigger RCCL ships have never been good at managing the crowds! Independence can be horrible when full
Emma Lavigne 😍
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Another fun video from Emma, and one I looked up for some research on a Quantum class vessel, ahead of a family cruise next year. So much more helpful than the cluttered cruise line pages and useless glitzy videos they have there. Thank you for the great work!
Emma, you need to come over and do the Caribbean on Oddessy of the Seas. Royal's newest Quantum Class Ship. So you and your friends can experience the outer Deck in the Sun. They are fabulous Ships...
As a veggie Brit that works for royal, I can recommend asking for the Indian meal option at the main restaurant. They have a different veggie option every night and it comes with rice and paratha.
17:20 Oh wow, I didn't realise the skydiving video was only a month ago!
Norway looks Amazing 😻. Maybe one day Great video Emma Gorgeous footage views ❤️
Just beautiful. I would want a balcony room too. Thanks for sharing!!!
Just went on my first ever cruise and we went to Norway! I absolutely loved it, Geiranger was my favourite & I can’t wait to go on another cruise now 😁
Wow! Your hair did grow back so fast! And you changed colors also! ;) As for the invoice after a meal, I'm french Canadian so I may be mistaken, but I seem to hear "The bill" or "the check" as often one than the other.
So fast!! Speedy 🤣❤️
Thanks Emma. Really Enjoyed this! Was in stitches at the end!!
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I went on the Anthem of the Seas a few years ago and it was an absolute blast!
Norway is gorgeous!
Execellent video. I have decided to take that same cruise. Norway looks breathtaking.
We had Joff as the Cruise Director in Australia on Ovation of the Seas - in the inaugural season 2016 and again in 2019. He was very approachable and always smiling.
Yess ☺️❤️
Balcony is life 😍 very scenic cruise! The solarium is lovely, that would be my hang.
You do a wonderful job on these videos! I love coming along with you on your travels.😊 We just got off of Anthem in December and your observations were spot on! Please keep them coming. Happy cruising!
Such a pleasure to see the fantastic sitghts. I was very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in my beloved Stavanger.
Oh so much! ☺️❤️
Absolutely loved your review. Thanks Emma.
Thanks Connie!! ☺️❤️
I love your videos...i don't cruise but I just enjoy your reviews and your personality. I won't lie that i have considered after watching them though :)
Thanks so much Dan ☺️❤️
Wow! That scenery in Gerienga!! How stunning. Looks like a lovely itinerary. Great review Emma!
Thanks Ilana!! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m English and now live in CA . Only helpful hint with ice tea is add a lot of lemon to it. I cannot driNk it unless there is loads of lemon
Awesome video!!! Royal Caribbean is definitely my number one for cruises, I've been on all the rest except Disney, and Royal Caribbean is still the best.
I’ve been binge watching cruise videos the past week since I’m going on the Symphony Of The Seas in late August (next month) and I went on The Wonder Of The Seas back in April. It’s fascinating to see the different fleets of ships I find the Quantum class ships interesting since they are differently built. The Royal Promenade Deck on this ship kind of reminds me of a mall more than the Wonder Of The Seas did. I do love the design tho it’s really cute. Also I relate to the drinking tons of soda I drink lots of Diet Coke every time I cruise since we get the Soda Package. Also I agree with preferring the buffets over the main dining room because I love the convenience of it but I do love the main dining room as well (I always order the escargot there).
Gearing up for my first Royal Caribbean trip. I appreciate the heads up.
My last cruise before the Pandemic was on Anthem out of New Jersey. We arrived home on March 8th of 2020. I loved the ship even at full capacity. So many fun activities. I can’t wait until October when we finally cruise again.