Such a good clear video. Doesn't oversell, doesn't pretend it's something it's not. It's hard work to make a video like that and it's a great help to future cruisers.
I did say that! To be fair we avoided the onboard photographers so it had nothing to face liken me to, was funny though the captain was on all pics. Cheers 🍻
We've never been on a cruise, Rachel and Wills. But, their starting to look better and better to me. We could be quite happy eating the included food. You've never tasted my cooking! 🤣🤣We wouldn't find time for the Gym either with so much to do. You make a lovely Captain, Rachel! Wonderful Ports of Call. Loved the series. Thanks for the tour and bringing us along.
We're going on a Canary Islands and Morocco cruise in March 2024 and a Tenerife stay for my 60th and my wife's 50th birthday can't wait . Really enjoyed your video , which makes me even more excited 😊😊.
Haven't done a cruise in a minute! Hope to do one someday soon!🙏 It's cool to get your Safety instructions from your cabin as opposed to a big gathering! Lol Directionally Challenged 😂 What if your color blind?!?🤣 All inclusive packages always works well with us!!!👍 We'd sail anywhere with you, Captain Rachel...🤗 We also find that time on shore is never enough!😮 Thanks So Much for the Excellent Tour and Information!!! Hope you both have Safe Travels! 😁🤙👊
I wouldn’t sail anywhere with me in charge!!! It would be bad luck to be directionally challenged and colour blind! The all inclusive was amazing and the reason we would definitely cruise with them again in a heartbeat. Cheers for watching 🍻
Hi guys that looks like a great ship with a lot to do on and from the last few weeks videos it seems like you had a great time! The food looked great especially the market place breakfast with food from aroubd the world .Enjoyed seeing where you went 🙂👍~ Anna
Great tour, I was impressed by how many bars and restaurants there were. Never having been on a cruise ship I thought it was kind of like an hotel with maybe one or two bars and a restaurant. It seemed like a nice sized ship, I've seen the huge cruise ships that now use Trieste as their embarkation port (since they're not allowed to use Venice anymore) they carry up to 7000 (!!!!) passengers and crew to me that's mind boggling. Also the ships look very top heavy to me!
Those ships are too big for us. We find this the perfect size and we were really impressed with the amount of public spaces there were. Cheers for watching 🍻
Thank you so much. It was our first time with Marella and we were really impressed! We fancy a go on Discovery if we can next time. Cheers for watching - you have a cool channel name! 🍻
@PostcardAndAPint not been on discovery 1 or 2 and people I know who have don’t rate them 😔 give me the explorer and explorer 2 any day yet to try the voyager but will only ever sail with marella 🚢
This looks like a good time! Everything one really need to enjoy a vacation is included, that's nice doesn't sounds like they were trying to charge you for every little thing. Looked like there was plenty of entertainment which you can't take for granted. Also so important to be able to find 'your spot' what ever your vibe is to really enjoy the vacation. Would not expect a smoking location to be a good place for non smokers but looks like there was a good breeze blowing through. Great tour guys! We saw TUI cruises while we were over there, we might have to look more into them 👍👍
They are really upfront before you go about what’s charged and you can make your own mind up. Having watched another couples Vlog, I don’t think it’s easy for people across the pond to book, but certainly not impossible!! Cheers for watching 🍻
Hi Rach and Wills! Loved how you gave so much helpful information while also making the video so entertaining to watch 👍 Great tour of the ship and all the wonderful amenities ❤❤
Great guide. We are on this ship soon and can't wait. Hey you know you can stop the flickering of the lights and screens on your footage by changing the refresh rate on your camera. On the GoPro it's helpfully called Anti Flicker and it's in General Settings in Preferences. It's either 50hz or 60hz depending on whether the ships electrics are 50hz like the UK or 60hz like the States 😁
Thanks for the message. You’ll have a great time!!! Yeah, I tried changing the refresh rate, which is usually fine with fluorescent lighting, but doesn’t seem to be that effective with LED lighting. Not sure if it has a different refresh rate or not, or if the GoPro just doesn’t deal with it that well. Cheers and happy holiday.
@@PostcardAndAPint ah that's interesting that you did tinker with the refresh rate on the GoPro. I'm taking mine with me on the cruise so I'll have a play with the settings too and let you know if I find a solution. Thanks for your reply and yes I'm sure it will be a fun time as Marella have always been great, especially with the all in booze 🍾🍻🍺🍹🍸🍷🥃😁
What a comprehensive overview! Now we know what to do when we are onboard and need to euro-nate! Work on that beard Rach! Seems we would love this ship!!
Guys this video is absolutely brilliant. Everything you could want to know if booking a Marella cruise. Comprehensive info, and yet still entertaining. Honestly this is tv worthy stuff. Bravo Rach and Wills 😊🙌. We are only sad that the holiday vlogs are over😫. But as always, looking forward to seeing where you end up next week! Have a goodun Shell and Pete😊👊👍
Don’t hold your breath, we come clattering down to earth in style this week (Wolverhampton 🤣🤣🤣). Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. We loved our week on board and would love to travel with them again. Cheers 🍻
I think you missed a corner...over there, that one! lol Quite amazing! Indeed, it seems never time enough at port. But sure enjoy having everything taken care of and the food. Always a little sad that last day. Will have to take another one now! Bruce and Otis
Have the best time ever!! We really want to try the discovery ships, they have an excellent reputation. Fingers crossed we'll get to one day. Cheers for watching 🍻
Love your style of commentary. Interesting, informative, down to earth and funny. We're off on The Explorer for Christmas, I can't wait .... especially now I've seen your video.😊
Thursday 12th October 2023 , we are cruising the adriatic , sailing from Dubrovnik on the Marella explorer 2 , 7 days and then 3 days in cavtat ! And can't wait!! 😅
Well we’re not jealous at all!!! Have an amazing time, it’s a great ship and such good value for money. We’re glad you found this video useful. Cheers 🍻
A really informative video thanks. We go on our first in two weeks. I have watched so many of these on here and your video is definitely the best thanks
This looks amazing, very clean and sharp! The last cruise I was on, everything was so warn and looked real crappy! I like the interactive boards, and the app you found, this looks very useful. The theatre is awesome, looks very comfortable and since they give you a free drink, count me in! LOL. It's nice that they switch-up the productions so that you don't have to watch the same thing for your entire cruise like I had on mine. Glad you both had a great time, now I want to go on a cruise like this, but my luck I would get another bad one, but the next time I'm going to do my research. Awesome review!
Cheers Pips. It was a lovely cruise and we went to some amazing places. We love the Greek islands. We would definitely recommend this line. It is hard for Americans to book, but I’ve seen a couple on TH-cam that managed it!! Cheers for watching 🍻
great video guys our family were on it in august thought entertainment was brilliant food was good but think next time would like to go on one of the larger ships ,just subscribed alan and sharon from scotland
Thank you both so much. We’re glad you enjoyed it. We think the best feature on Marella is value!! You get so much for your money. We’ve done one bigger ship and didn’t enjoy it as much as this one, but we’re certainly game for trying another big ship again!!! Cheers for watching and welcome to Postcard and a Pint. 🍻
Great to see the Explorer as we have not been on her yet. Looks like more choice of food than Discovery. We stick to the standard all inclusive too. Cracking video and as always your scripting was immense. Great work guys 😊❤
Hi guys having never been on a cruise we have enjoyed watching your trip. This was very interesting to see, it all looks lovely the food definitely looks varied and tasty. There seems such a lot to keep you entertained. You did a great job of reviewing the Marella Explorer they should get you to do a promotional video as i am sure this would be brilliant if you were thinking of taking a trip. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤
Ah thanks so much. We’d love to do some cruise review videos for companies! Maybe one day. It’s a great ship with so much to see and do and their itineraries are good too. Cheers 🍻
Haha thank you so much. Not sure if you know, that that video was the last of 5, all filmed on that cruise, so you might see yourself in some of those too 😂. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers
Great guide and tour. It’s got me really interested in marella. How did find the q’s for bars and with everyone on drinks package did it effect the passengers behaviour?😂 I love a good quiz, nice beard by the way.
Thanks for watching. We did often find the pool bar crowded, but right above that was another bar that hardly ever had a line. The Squid and Anchor got busy at night, but we didn't do many night events there. We didn't see any bad behaviour at all, but were not night owls! We would watch the show, have a drink on back deck and then bed! We didn't get a feel though of any bad behaviour on board.cheers 🍻
Yep, apparently it is two single beds in an L shape instead of the double it states on the website. Annoying when you have to pay more as a solo traveller anyway
Not planning on ever going a cruise again (i have the worst sea legs ever). Done two! 🤮🤮 got a ferry in a days time that is giving me night terrors already. This is so informative though and you made it all looked amazing. Good times ❤
On this cruise we didn’t feel it move once, the sea was so flat the whole time. We had a blast and would cruise with them again in a heartbeat. Cheers for watching. We hope you’re having fun in Italy. Cheers 🍻
We totally agree! We’re brining out an overview of the iconic islands cruise this Sunday. We’re off on P&O soon, it will be good to compare the two! We love Marella and the Explorer though, it will take some beating. Cheers 🍻
Thank you so much and have the best time ever! We’re a bit jealous to be honest! Have you got room for two little uns in your suitcase! Cheers for watching. 🍻
Far out, I'd be contacting Marella and asking them about paying for the promo. Brilliantly done. Really professional. You should try and get a few free cruises out of some cruise companies. There are some stupid influencers that get more for less. I might contact you to do some voice overs for my upcoming videos Rach. Wills can take the pictures. Heck, I could just stay home and let you two do it. I'm still not convinced about cruising but I must admit I did go check out P&O for some cruises that leave from Melbourne. They didn't look horrible at all. Although for one 13 day cruise to NZ they want an extras 280 bucks for WiFi. 🙄 Brilliant guide you two. Great work!
Ah thank you. We’d be up for doing some promos for a free cruise for sure! Can’t wait to see the Shane Nixon first family cruise Vlog - coming to a screen near you. I’d happily voice over but my Aussie accent is crap!! Cheers 🍻
Thank you , they certainly look like they took care of you, love the clothes line in the bathroom, I was wondering how you dried your clothes. My sister went on a cruise in Canada earlier this year but said they had no wi fi.
Well that’s how I dry mine - Wills preferred the on the tv method! We had to buy a wifi package, it’s hard to believe there are cruises now that don’t offer it at all! Cheers for watching. 🍻
Great video to watch! Very insightful. Do you know how far in advance you can book the at shore excursions? Or can you only book them once the cruise has began? Going on a cruise in Feb so I would just like to know now to save any stress😂
Thank you so much. We booked all our excursions before we went on! I think pretty much as soon as you get your cruise control info you can book. If you do want to try one of the paid for restaurant, book that too! We didn’t and missed out. Have a brilliant time. Cheers 🍻
Aww. Amazing. Thank you so much. Can't wait to book our Caribbean cruise with them. Quick question for you.. Are the pools heated? I've read different things online. Thanks.
Thank you so much and very good question. I can’t be sure, but I don’t think the outdoor pools were heated…but I remember a little shock when we first jumped in 😂. Cheers
It's nice that everything seems to be in English. Is this because they're mostly catering to British tourists or because it's the international language?
They are totally catering to Brits! I’ve seen a TH-cam vid of a couple of Americans who did manage to book (it wasn’t easy for them!). But yes it’s a very British ship. Cheers for watching 🍻
Having cruised with Marella many times Explora is our least favourite ship Voyager is not much better but the other three Marella ships are great. in our experience.
That’s really interesting. This was our first time, but we definitely want to go back. We fancy one of the Discovery’s next time. Cheers for watching 🍻
There are two pools on deck 11, they are separated by a raised platform used as a compere spot or stage sometimes. They’re not massive, but I think they’re a good size considering the amount of passengers. We’ve seen similar sized pools on much bigger ships. I believe there is a kids pool, but it’s part of the kids club, so your kids would use it if they were on the kids club for the day - I think! I don’t think there are slides into the deck 11 pools. Hope that helps x
No,wait a minute..just got back off the discovery. We done the explorer and discovery when it was R.C splendour of the seas.Very poor marella cruise, bar service very poor, stock limited, service now whoever shouts loudest gets served .Kora la,well, they gave me lamb instead of chicken tikka, chef,yes chef,so called, apologised saying he thought its chicken tikka 😂. Waited 10 mins while wife ate hers while hot and i ate alone on our pre booked romantic night. Limited foods available. Deffo Folks standards have seriously dropped, 67% where first time cruisers. Be aware,do your research, our 10th Marella cruise and 25th with other companies. Happy Cruisin shipmates ❤
Sorry you didn’t have the best time. To be honest we were sceptical as we’ve only ever cruised Celebrity before. We had a great experience though. Service was excellent, stock was great and no problems that you mentioned. I guess either we got lucky or you got unlucky!! Cheers for watching 🍻
am looking at going and i dont drink but i see there is an extra £160 to pay if you want better drinks now do you no if the latta coffee is free or do i need to pay that money to get latta and soft drinks
In the included package - the what we call 'posh coffees' are not included and I think soft drinks in cans are not, but you can have on tap. So if you drink lots of those, then the upgrade will be worth it. If you only have a few then pay as you go would work out better. Have a brilliant time x
Absolutely awesome. I just watched another review of a couple on a cruise ship and this was so different in style. Loved how you covered all the bases and made it feel like I knew exactly what to do and look for should I take the plunge...well not literally of course. Great work both of you. 🩷😎🇳🇱🙋♀🇳🇿
Just back from one week on the Marella Explorer, and can only describe it as Benidorm at sea with a lot of Butlins style entertainment, and I'm no prude, I would imagine she will be getting hacked to pieces in an Indian decommissioning ship wrecking yard very soon. A lot of areas smelt of open drains, poorest quality buffet ever seen (on land or sea) with maybe 4 evening choices of very poor quality food as was breakfast and lunch....................The places visited were very nice, but as for the ship its a true saying, you cant polish a turd.
That's sad to hear. She wasn't at all like that last year. Yes she's an older ship, but she was immaculately kept. We didn't do the buffet in the evening so can't comment on that. We found the entertainment to be better than P&O if I'm honest. We're glad you enjoyed your itinerary. Cheers for watching our vid 🍻
Going on our first cruise in October to greek islands can't wait 😊
Thanks for the video x
Have the best time ever!! We're not jealous at all! Enjoy and cheers for watching 🍻
Such a good clear video. Doesn't oversell, doesn't pretend it's something it's not. It's hard work to make a video like that and it's a great help to future cruisers.
Thank you so much for this lovely comment, it’s made our day. Cheers 🍻
Agree, such a clear and easy to follow and listen to video. Thanks.
@@frankdenison5819 thank you so much
That's an elegant ship tour! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video, my friends!🙂
Thanks so much for watching 🍻
Excellent video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much 🍻
Euro-Nate?! You did NOT say that Rach! Wills' jokes are rubbing off on you 👏
That photo thing with Rach being mistaken for the captain was CRAZY!
I did say that! To be fair we avoided the onboard photographers so it had nothing to face liken me to, was funny though the captain was on all pics. Cheers 🍻
Good video my friends.
You showed the positive side.
Thanks
Stay blessed 😇🫵🙏
Thanks for watching 🍻
We've never been on a cruise, Rachel and Wills. But, their starting to look better and better to me. We could be quite happy eating the included food. You've never tasted my cooking! 🤣🤣We wouldn't find time for the Gym either with so much to do. You make a lovely Captain, Rachel! Wonderful Ports of Call. Loved the series. Thanks for the tour and bringing us along.
Ah thanks guys. It was such a fun week and we wish we could go back! That was my best beard I was working there. Cheers 🍻
We're on it next week, and after watching this - I CANNOT WAIT!
Great video. Thank you.
We’re very jealous. Have the best time! Cheers for watching 🍻
That's a big boat .. don't get lost...and have a great time.
Wills did get lost!! But we did have a great time. Cheers 🍻
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Ship 🚢 tour wow.
I have never seen before 😊
Thank you so much 😊
It was such a good week. Thanks so much for watching x
We're going on a Canary Islands and Morocco cruise in March 2024 and a Tenerife stay for my 60th and my wife's 50th birthday can't wait . Really enjoyed your video , which makes me even more excited 😊😊.
Have the best time! We’re not jealous at all, promise! It’s a brilliant ship and you’ll have the best time. Cheers 🍻
Nice review of the cruise ship with great facilities and broad variety of food 👏
Thank you so much for watching 🍻
Haven't done a cruise in a minute!
Hope to do one someday soon!🙏
It's cool to get your Safety instructions from your cabin as opposed to a big gathering! Lol
Directionally Challenged 😂
What if your color blind?!?🤣
All inclusive packages always works well with us!!!👍
We'd sail anywhere with you, Captain Rachel...🤗
We also find that time on shore is never enough!😮
Thanks So Much for the Excellent Tour and Information!!!
Hope you both have Safe Travels!
😁🤙👊
I wouldn’t sail anywhere with me in charge!!! It would be bad luck to be directionally challenged and colour blind! The all inclusive was amazing and the reason we would definitely cruise with them again in a heartbeat. Cheers for watching 🍻
Hi guys that looks like a great ship with a lot to do on and from the last few weeks videos it seems like you had a great time! The food looked great especially the market place breakfast with food from aroubd the world .Enjoyed seeing where you went 🙂👍~ Anna
Thanks so much for watching both. It was a brilliant week and we wish we were back there 🍻
looks like this ship has everything one could need!
It’s a great ship, we loved it. Thanks for watching. 🍻
Great tour, I was impressed by how many bars and restaurants there were. Never having been on a cruise ship I thought it was kind of like an hotel with maybe one or two bars and a restaurant. It seemed like a nice sized ship, I've seen the huge cruise ships that now use Trieste as their embarkation port (since they're not allowed to use Venice anymore) they carry up to 7000 (!!!!) passengers and crew to me that's mind boggling. Also the ships look very top heavy to me!
Those ships are too big for us. We find this the perfect size and we were really impressed with the amount of public spaces there were. Cheers for watching 🍻
Yes booked our second holiday it's a beautiful ship😊
We love it! We're trying P&O soon but I have a feeling we'll be back to Marella!! Cheers for watching and have a brilliant holiday. 🍻
brilliant tour of my fave marella ship so glad you enjoyed your time on her , hope you enjoy cruising on other ships , happy cruising
Thank you so much. It was our first time with Marella and we were really impressed! We fancy a go on Discovery if we can next time. Cheers for watching - you have a cool channel name! 🍻
@PostcardAndAPint not been on discovery 1 or 2 and people I know who have don’t rate them 😔 give me the explorer and explorer 2 any day yet to try the voyager but will only ever sail with marella 🚢
Have a beautiful day my friends! 🤗
Thank you so much for watching 🍻
This looks like a good time! Everything one really need to enjoy a vacation is included, that's nice doesn't sounds like they were trying to charge you for every little thing. Looked like there was plenty of entertainment which you can't take for granted. Also so important to be able to find 'your spot' what ever your vibe is to really enjoy the vacation. Would not expect a smoking location to be a good place for non smokers but looks like there was a good breeze blowing through. Great tour guys! We saw TUI cruises while we were over there, we might have to look more into them 👍👍
They are really upfront before you go about what’s charged and you can make your own mind up. Having watched another couples Vlog, I don’t think it’s easy for people across the pond to book, but certainly not impossible!! Cheers for watching 🍻
You’ve sold us we want to go, looks like the perfect size ship for us. Great recap video guys! ~Cara 😊
Thank you so much. They have such good itineraries too as they’re not trying to keep you on the ship to spend! 🍻
Great ship tour guys! We went on the ship to the Baltics and loved it. Hope you enjoyed the cruise!
That’s right up there on our list to do. That used to be one of my favourite cruises when I worked on them. Cheers for watching 🍻
Hi Rach and Wills! Loved how you gave so much helpful information while also making the video so entertaining to watch 👍 Great tour of the ship and all the wonderful amenities ❤❤
Thanks so much for watching. We’re glad you enjoyed it 🍻
Great guide. We are on this ship soon and can't wait. Hey you know you can stop the flickering of the lights and screens on your footage by changing the refresh rate on your camera. On the GoPro it's helpfully called Anti Flicker and it's in General Settings in Preferences. It's either 50hz or 60hz depending on whether the ships electrics are 50hz like the UK or 60hz like the States 😁
Thanks for the message. You’ll have a great time!!! Yeah, I tried changing the refresh rate, which is usually fine with fluorescent lighting, but doesn’t seem to be that effective with LED lighting. Not sure if it has a different refresh rate or not, or if the GoPro just doesn’t deal with it that well. Cheers and happy holiday.
@@PostcardAndAPint ah that's interesting that you did tinker with the refresh rate on the GoPro. I'm taking mine with me on the cruise so I'll have a play with the settings too and let you know if I find a solution. Thanks for your reply and yes I'm sure it will be a fun time as Marella have always been great, especially with the all in booze 🍾🍻🍺🍹🍸🍷🥃😁
@@PeteWylieRC all in booze…mmmmm 😂🍻
This is my second watch. We go on the Explorer in two weeks. We can’t wait.
Have the best time. Were very jealous!!! Cheers 🍻
What a comprehensive overview! Now we know what to do when we are onboard and need to euro-nate! Work on that beard Rach! Seems we would love this ship!!
Hahaha thanks guys. It was a lovely week and we would go again in a heartbeat, bears and all. 🍻
How awesome is this my friends thanks so much
Have a wonderful week stay safe and healthy
Thank you so much. Cheers 🍻
The Lounge isn't just pink, it's magenta!!💖
It had a lot of Magenta and a lot of pink
Very beautiful footage! Have a great day!
Thank you so much. Cheers 🍻
Floating luxury. Wow, that's how beautiful holidays are 👍🤠
It really was a beautiful holiday. Cheers for watching 🍻
Guys this video is absolutely brilliant. Everything you could want to know if booking a Marella cruise. Comprehensive info, and yet still entertaining. Honestly this is tv worthy stuff. Bravo Rach and Wills 😊🙌.
We are only sad that the holiday vlogs are over😫.
But as always, looking forward to seeing where you end up next week!
Have a goodun
Shell and Pete😊👊👍
Don’t hold your breath, we come clattering down to earth in style this week (Wolverhampton 🤣🤣🤣). Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. We loved our week on board and would love to travel with them again. Cheers 🍻
I think you missed a corner...over there, that one! lol Quite amazing! Indeed, it seems never time enough at port. But sure enjoy having everything taken care of and the food. Always a little sad that last day. Will have to take another one now! Bruce and Otis
Hahaha thanks guys. It’s a lovely ship and they have great itineraries too. Cheers 🍻
Loved this - thank you. We have done Discovery 2 and are looking forward to Explorer for Summer 2024
Have the best time ever!! We really want to try the discovery ships, they have an excellent reputation. Fingers crossed we'll get to one day. Cheers for watching 🍻
Love your style of commentary. Interesting, informative, down to earth and funny. We're off on The Explorer for Christmas, I can't wait .... especially now I've seen your video.😊
Thank you so much. Not going to lie, we’re very jealous! Have an amazing time 🍻
Thursday 12th October 2023 , we are cruising the adriatic , sailing from Dubrovnik on the Marella explorer 2 , 7 days and then 3 days in cavtat ! And can't wait!! 😅
Oh wow have the best time. We think this is the perfect time of year to go. It sounds like a wonderful holiday. Cheers for watching 🍻
Great tour. Well presented and put together. We booked the explorer this morning for the end of March around the
Canaries. Thanks.
Well we’re not jealous at all!!! Have an amazing time, it’s a great ship and such good value for money. We’re glad you found this video useful. Cheers 🍻
Brilliant video - thanks very much
You're most welcome. We're glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 🍻
A really informative video thanks. We go on our first in two weeks. I have watched so many of these on here and your video is definitely the best thanks
Thank you so much, that's very kind. Have the best time ever!! We're very jealous. Cheers 🍻
I'm always very impressed with your editing. It must take you ages to do but the result is something that moves quickly and holds your attention.
Thank you so much that’s a lovely thing to say and for us to hear. We love making them! Cheers
Me too, their timing is impecable and impressive .
@@pedrozatravel thank you xx
This looks amazing, very clean and sharp! The last cruise I was on, everything was so warn and looked real crappy! I like the interactive boards, and the app you found, this looks very useful. The theatre is awesome, looks very comfortable and since they give you a free drink, count me in! LOL. It's nice that they switch-up the productions so that you don't have to watch the same thing for your entire cruise like I had on mine. Glad you both had a great time, now I want to go on a cruise like this, but my luck I would get another bad one, but the next time I'm going to do my research. Awesome review!
Cheers Pips. It was a lovely cruise and we went to some amazing places. We love the Greek islands. We would definitely recommend this line. It is hard for Americans to book, but I’ve seen a couple on TH-cam that managed it!! Cheers for watching 🍻
What an awesome tour! We're dying to go on a proper cruise now 👏
Think of all the taste tests you could do!! Get Fein Dining on a cruise now. Cheers for watching. 🍻
I'm frugal so I would do the free food. It looked good!👍
It was lovely.
Brilliant video guys! So well done it almost made me want to go on a cruise!😂
You know you want to!!!
What a great informative round up of your cruise we did the Adriatic Explorer itinerary which I would highly recommend.
That was the cruise after ours and we really wanted to stay on board and do it!! Cheers for watching 🍻
Great overview, I will know where everything on the ship is! Can't wait to board the Marella Explorer next Friday!🚢🍸🌞
Have the best time!! We’re so jealous. Enjoy every second. 🍻
How was your cruise?
@@ygmistique8155 It was amazing and had great weather the whole time!
your commentary is absolutely hilarious! i'm hoping to be onboard with marella soon so hopefully one day we may cross paths :)
Thank you. We hope you get ok board this year and have an absolutely fantastic cruise. Cheers 🍻
Great stuff guys almost convinced me to do a cruise till I saw the cabin size.....what no joke wills?????, slacking
There are bigger cabins - we’re just cheap! Wills and his jokes will be back next week. Cheers 🍻
Enjoyed every episode thank you x
Thank you so much. We’re so glad 🍻
great video guys our family were on it in august thought entertainment was brilliant food was good but think next time would like to go on one of the larger ships ,just subscribed alan and sharon from scotland
Thank you both so much. We’re glad you enjoyed it. We think the best feature on Marella is value!! You get so much for your money. We’ve done one bigger ship and didn’t enjoy it as much as this one, but we’re certainly game for trying another big ship again!!! Cheers for watching and welcome to Postcard and a Pint. 🍻
So Beautiful 🔄⭕🔄 until the next
Thank you. Fingers crossed it’s not too long 🍻
Going on this ship in Feb ... be the 27th Time on a Thomson / Marella cruise 😀 ...great video ...
Thanks so much for watching. Have the best time ever. Were very jealous. Cheers 🍻
Great to see the Explorer as we have not been on her yet. Looks like more choice of food than Discovery. We stick to the standard all inclusive too. Cracking video and as always your scripting was immense. Great work guys 😊❤
Thanks guys. We hope you get to try the Explorer soon as we really want to try the Discovery. Cheers 🍻
Hi guys having never been on a cruise we have enjoyed watching your trip. This was very interesting to see, it all looks lovely the food definitely looks varied and tasty. There seems such a lot to keep you entertained. You did a great job of reviewing the Marella Explorer they should get you to do a promotional video as i am sure this would be brilliant if you were thinking of taking a trip. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤
Ah thanks so much. We’d love to do some cruise review videos for companies! Maybe one day. It’s a great ship with so much to see and do and their itineraries are good too. Cheers 🍻
Great video guys thanks
You’re most welcome. If you’re going on board have an amazing time 🍻
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Thank you so much for watching 🍻
Great tour of the ship, I have been on Voyager but would love to go on this ship to
We loved this ship. We’ve got our eye on one of the Discovery’s next!! Cheers for watching 🍻
I've just spotted myself in this video and I've never been so excited 😅. Great video and editing showing all areas of the ship!
Haha thank you so much. Not sure if you know, that that video was the last of 5, all filmed on that cruise, so you might see yourself in some of those too 😂. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers
Great guide and tour. It’s got me really interested in marella.
How did find the q’s for bars and with everyone on drinks package did it effect the passengers behaviour?😂
I love a good quiz, nice beard by the way.
Thanks for watching. We did often find the pool bar crowded, but right above that was another bar that hardly ever had a line. The Squid and Anchor got busy at night, but we didn't do many night events there. We didn't see any bad behaviour at all, but were not night owls! We would watch the show, have a drink on back deck and then bed! We didn't get a feel though of any bad behaviour on board.cheers 🍻
Wow, amazing job on the video! A true complete guide, I have never been on a cruise but you guys have really opened our eyes to it!
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Thank you so much. This is very much a relaxed cruise line which is much more our style to be honest. Cheers for watching 🍻
Good Vid .Was on Exp on this July .and Back on with Friends on Dec 29 From Tenerife Happy days
Ah thanks. It’s a great ship isn’t it. Have the best time in your next cruise. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for this! I'm really excited now- except about my cabin showing an L shape bed configuration but I will be investigating that monday 🤣
Haha, thanks so much. L shaped bed…interesting!! 😂
Yep, apparently it is two single beds in an L shape instead of the double it states on the website. Annoying when you have to pay more as a solo traveller anyway
Many thanks. What a brilliant video
Thanks so much for watching and we’re glad you enjoyed it. If you’re taking a Marella cruise, have the best time. Cheers 🍻
Cool tour
Thanks so much 🍻
Not planning on ever going a cruise again (i have the worst sea legs ever). Done two! 🤮🤮 got a ferry in a days time that is giving me night terrors already. This is so informative though and you made it all looked amazing. Good times ❤
On this cruise we didn’t feel it move once, the sea was so flat the whole time. We had a blast and would cruise with them again in a heartbeat. Cheers for watching. We hope you’re having fun in Italy. Cheers 🍻
@@PostcardAndAPint thanks guys, i’ll let you know how i get on with ferry tomorrow.. 🤞
@@PostcardAndAPintsurvived two short ferries today 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@GENerationXplorers yay!!! It’s a win.
Great video. I've sailed on the Explorer & Explorer 2 and they are great ships. Hard to find better service, range of food and atmosphere.
We totally agree! We’re brining out an overview of the iconic islands cruise this Sunday. We’re off on P&O soon, it will be good to compare the two! We love Marella and the Explorer though, it will take some beating. Cheers 🍻
That was a fantastic video. Thank you. Professional level! We are on the Explorer on the 1st of December. I'm all excited now.
Thank you so much and have the best time ever! We’re a bit jealous to be honest! Have you got room for two little uns in your suitcase! Cheers for watching. 🍻
You'd have to be little. You haven't seen what the missus packs!@@PostcardAndAPint
Far out, I'd be contacting Marella and asking them about paying for the promo. Brilliantly done. Really professional. You should try and get a few free cruises out of some cruise companies. There are some stupid influencers that get more for less. I might contact you to do some voice overs for my upcoming videos Rach. Wills can take the pictures. Heck, I could just stay home and let you two do it. I'm still not convinced about cruising but I must admit I did go check out P&O for some cruises that leave from Melbourne. They didn't look horrible at all. Although for one 13 day cruise to NZ they want an extras 280 bucks for WiFi. 🙄
Brilliant guide you two. Great work!
Ah thank you. We’d be up for doing some promos for a free cruise for sure! Can’t wait to see the Shane Nixon first family cruise Vlog - coming to a screen near you. I’d happily voice over but my Aussie accent is crap!! Cheers 🍻
@@PostcardAndAPint No worries about the accent. Just say no worries a lot. And crap. And f***. And that other one. 😂
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Thank you , they certainly look like they took care of you, love the clothes line in the bathroom, I was wondering how you dried your clothes. My sister went on a cruise in Canada earlier this year but said they had no wi fi.
Well that’s how I dry mine - Wills preferred the on the tv method! We had to buy a wifi package, it’s hard to believe there are cruises now that don’t offer it at all! Cheers for watching. 🍻
@@PostcardAndAPint maybe they just didn’t buy a wi fi package, they didn’t even see a moose 😳
Great video to watch! Very insightful. Do you know how far in advance you can book the at shore excursions? Or can you only book them once the cruise has began? Going on a cruise in Feb so I would just like to know now to save any stress😂
Thank you so much. We booked all our excursions before we went on! I think pretty much as soon as you get your cruise control info you can book. If you do want to try one of the paid for restaurant, book that too! We didn’t and missed out. Have a brilliant time. Cheers 🍻
Aww. Amazing. Thank you so much. Can't wait to book our Caribbean cruise with them. Quick question for you.. Are the pools heated? I've read different things online. Thanks.
Thank you so much and very good question. I can’t be sure, but I don’t think the outdoor pools were heated…but I remember a little shock when we first jumped in 😂. Cheers
Great video and slick and professional too.. it’s a great ship! So have you booked your next cruise yet?
Ah thanks guys. Nope not yet. We’re home for the foreseeable a
Sorry hadn’t finished. We’re home for the moment. Maybe next year, who knows. For now we’ll have to watch the likes of you guys. 🍻
Fabulous commentary....really entertaining. 😂😂❤
Ah thank you so much. We're glad you enjoyed it 🍻
We are going on Explorer in a couple of weeks so your video has been really helpful. We'll be in bed early too😂
@@user-bk7mx7sl3l have the best time. Cheers 🍻
@@user-bk7mx7sl3l have the best time, we're very jealous x
looks a good cruise ship to enjoy foods look tasty too
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It's nice that everything seems to be in English. Is this because they're mostly catering to British tourists or because it's the international language?
They are totally catering to Brits! I’ve seen a TH-cam vid of a couple of Americans who did manage to book (it wasn’t easy for them!). But yes it’s a very British ship. Cheers for watching 🍻
Having cruised with Marella many times Explora is our least favourite ship Voyager is not much better but the other three Marella ships are great. in our experience.
That’s really interesting. This was our first time, but we definitely want to go back. We fancy one of the Discovery’s next time. Cheers for watching 🍻
Looking at the Mirella sign on the stack, I wonder if they are owned by Amazon?
Hahaha, yes it does look a bit like the Amazon logo doesn't it!!! Cheers for watching 🍻
@@PostcardAndAPint I thought that you might a chuckle. LOL I need a pint.
@@cruisecrazy7066 go and get a pint!!!! 🍻
@@PostcardAndAPint Let's both get a pint. 'Clink'
Can anyone tell me what the pools are like or whether or not there is a children's pool or water slides?
There are two pools on deck 11, they are separated by a raised platform used as a compere spot or stage sometimes. They’re not massive, but I think they’re a good size considering the amount of passengers. We’ve seen similar sized pools on much bigger ships. I believe there is a kids pool, but it’s part of the kids club, so your kids would use it if they were on the kids club for the day - I think! I don’t think there are slides into the deck 11 pools. Hope that helps x
No,wait a minute..just got back off the discovery. We done the explorer and discovery when it was R.C splendour of the seas.Very poor marella cruise, bar service very poor, stock limited, service now whoever shouts loudest gets served .Kora la,well, they gave me lamb instead of chicken tikka, chef,yes chef,so called, apologised saying he thought its chicken tikka 😂. Waited 10 mins while wife ate hers while hot and i ate alone on our pre booked romantic night. Limited foods available. Deffo Folks standards have seriously dropped, 67% where first time cruisers. Be aware,do your research, our 10th Marella cruise and 25th with other companies. Happy Cruisin shipmates ❤
Sorry you didn’t have the best time. To be honest we were sceptical as we’ve only ever cruised Celebrity before. We had a great experience though. Service was excellent, stock was great and no problems that you mentioned. I guess either we got lucky or you got unlucky!! Cheers for watching 🍻
am looking at going and i dont drink but i see there is an extra £160 to pay if you want better drinks now do you no if the latta coffee is free or do i need to pay that money to get latta and soft drinks
In the included package - the what we call 'posh coffees' are not included and I think soft drinks in cans are not, but you can have on tap. So if you drink lots of those, then the upgrade will be worth it. If you only have a few then pay as you go would work out better. Have a brilliant time x
I love the ship, but the £400 or £500 single supplement is outrageous.
It's a lovely ship isn't it. Yes, that is outrageous though! Cheers for watching 🍻
Absolutely awesome. I just watched another review of a couple on a cruise ship and this was so different in style. Loved how you covered all the bases and made it feel like I knew exactly what to do and look for should I take the plunge...well not literally of course. Great work both of you. 🩷😎🇳🇱🙋♀🇳🇿
No taking the plunge off a cruise ship is never recommended! We’re glad you enjoyed it and cheers for watching. 🍻
Just back from one week on the Marella Explorer, and can only describe it as Benidorm at sea with a lot of Butlins style entertainment, and I'm no prude, I would imagine she will be getting hacked to pieces in an Indian decommissioning ship wrecking yard very soon. A lot of areas smelt of open drains, poorest quality buffet ever seen (on land or sea) with maybe 4 evening choices of very poor quality food as was breakfast and lunch....................The places visited were very nice, but as for the ship its a true saying, you cant polish a turd.
That's sad to hear. She wasn't at all like that last year. Yes she's an older ship, but she was immaculately kept. We didn't do the buffet in the evening so can't comment on that. We found the entertainment to be better than P&O if I'm honest. We're glad you enjoyed your itinerary. Cheers for watching our vid 🍻
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Thanks so much for watching 🍻