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@meaghanorlinski8464

2 ай бұрын

What is their environmental impact? Do they really dump sewage and garbage into the ocean?

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

@@meaghanorlinski8464 Cruise ships? Their environmental impact is bad, of course. If you’re interested in that side of things though check out a cruise ship like those owned by Havila which are battery powered. It’s incredible tech! Also some cruise lines have been fined for dumping things in the past, they have lots of rules to follow. Hope this helps! 😀

@hookinglove

2 ай бұрын

hi im wondering if u have been on msc virtuosa? if you have do you know what its like?. Thank you

@Finderskeepers.

Ай бұрын

A grain is an imperial weight measurement of 65mg where as a pinch is 1/16 of a teaspoon or 1/2 a dash which weigh 355mg. One possible origin of the term is an ancient recipe that refers to a grain of salt.

@bkb00

17 күн бұрын

@10:54 mark you compared the back of the ship to "270 on Symphony". 270 are on Quantum class ships for Royal. Symphony is an Oasis class ship. Aquatheater is on the back of those.

The whole "Give you what you ask for with no additional banter" is right up my alley! As an introvert I would humbly request that they not book the other 8999 passengers though hahaha

@andreasu.3546

2 ай бұрын

If you offer to pay 9000 fares, they might be open to make an arrangement.

@isthatrubble

2 ай бұрын

yes, that kind of service on a much smaller ship would suit me nicely! from the videos about different cruise lines it seems like the smaller the ship, the more personal and talkative the service is. what a pity!

There is no one who does a better, more objective and engaging cruise review than Emma - the best!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

You're very kind, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@uncle-pete

2 ай бұрын

I love how she pronounces that yellow bendy fruit as bananas and not as the Americans say "bananas" 😅

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

@@uncle-pete I like how Americans say it I can hear it in my head haha 😂

@uncle-pete

2 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises I just thought I'd type both accents because when read they look the same 😘

always here for the ship content 🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏼

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks boss!! Love it when you appear. 😂🐈

@straythorn0117

2 ай бұрын

KZread????

@mfitzburger5137

2 ай бұрын

give our girl a trip on Seabourne plz

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Ha ha, you'll need to ask Seabourn for that! @@mfitzburger5137

That constant upsell is wild, I get once or twice a cruise but multiple times a day! I NEED to try that slide

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah it was intense, wouldn't happen to you though cos you'd have the package I'm sure! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@TopG-ue5mp

2 ай бұрын

The two best travel channels 👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👊🏻🇬🇧

@DropItLikeACat

2 ай бұрын

@@TopG-ue5mp Definitely agree with this!

“Looking up at whales”… usually that means something has gone terribly wrong lol 😂

@dees3179

2 ай бұрын

It was the word ‘usually’ that got me. So this wasn’t the only time it wasn’t. Now I need to know.

@kene8895

16 күн бұрын

Great Line!

I randomly saw Emma’s video on the YT homepage about a week ago and have watched over 30 since! As others have commented, your video style is so great. Providing a lot of info in a concise manner with excellent video that is edited perfectly with what you’re saying. And most importantly, you come across as a friendly, genuine, and caring person. I can’t swim and my wife and I have no attention to ever cruise but watching you, I’ve learned so much about cruising that if we ever ago, we’ll have your videos to thank. Cheers!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

I love that so much, you're very kind and it's much appreciated!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@bobcole612

2 ай бұрын

My two favorite KZreadrs are both British, and both named Emma. The other being Emma Taylor of “Love To Learn Drums”.

I really appreciate that they always have some food available in the buffet. The last cruise I went on was with my diabetic dad, it makes it really easy to just grab a banana or something if his blood sugar got too low and walking the length of the ship helps keep it from spiking. It's a good way to travel if that's a concern for you!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Yes!! Such a good point.Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

In the US, pinch of salt is often associated with cooking, so grain of salt was probably used to help differentiate, plus a grain of salt is, well, nothing really.

Did my first MSC Euribia cruise in january and did'nt expect much after all the bad reviews! I am so happy, that i wanted to try them out myself and can't wait to go back! I so far experienced 7 different cruiselines and MSC is leading the ranking place number one together with my all time favorite one!

I've cruised with MSC and Royal Caribbean and I agree, the over friendly approach of Royal is quite tiring. I enjoyed my food in MSC more because of less interruption from the crew. If you need them, they're there.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Yeah! Suits me. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@jsmith1071

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree. We like P&O for the same reason. We had great service on Iona, particularly in the MDR. It wasn’t false, like Royal, just polite and efficient.

Hey Emma your open mindedness on MSC is a big part of why we booked our first cruise with them on Divina, a transatlantic, this coming April. We increasingly find the usual American style cruise lines to be a little staid and what others consider to be good service we think of as being over the top nonsense. Polite and respectful transactional interaction with the ship's crew is all we need. Also, give us a mix of nationalities rather than a ship full of boring retirees like me and we will always be happier and better entertained.

@karlelias

22 күн бұрын

how was your experience on Msc divina?

@markeaston7353

21 күн бұрын

@@karlelias we don't sail until next Sunday (21st) but feeling pretty positive about it.

@karlelias

21 күн бұрын

@@markeaston7353 ohh okay, be sure to leave me a comment on your sailing afterwards pls :) wish you a nice sailing!

@markeaston7353

20 күн бұрын

​@@karlelias very happy to do so when we get home late May. If I don't reply by 1 June please prompt me as I might forget by then.

@karlelias

20 күн бұрын

@@markeaston7353 alright, thank you! have a nice time in Europe :)

Did this cruise last September. Was very very busy then. Buffet very noisy. Crew were great, couldn't fault them. Didn't get an invite to the secret bar😢. You found parts of the ship we didn't see😂 . Rarely got asked about speciality dining, must be my Paddington hard stare! Didn't consider cruising until I found your channel, this was my third cruise in two years.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Ha ha!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

I liked the bit about the secret bar. I kind of understand about charging for drinks there if its such a small and likely popular spot. If they were giving drinks for free nobody would leave.

I saw the MSC World Europa while I was on holiday in Malta. I was having a nosebleed in one of the parcs that faced the Valetta harbor just when it set sail. Seeing that massive ship turn around in such a small harbor was incredibly impressive. I took a couple of videos with my phone of it. Im very happy I managed to capture that moment. Truely cities on the water.

I haven’t cruised with MSC yet, ship does look gorgeous. That show looked impressive 👏

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

It was bonkers I don't know how anybody can practise to do those flips?! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@skylineuk1485

2 ай бұрын

It’s amazing, the best show at sea we’ve seen with RCCL diving show next best.

Great review Emma, thanks! “Pinch of salt” “Grain of salt” How about “RIM of salt!” sipping margaritas!!

Young lady, from a Yank who lived in the UK in 1959 and 60 while with the US Air Force, and loves to cruise, you are so adorable that I can hardly wait until your next video. I enjoy so much your presentation and your very thoughtful critiques. For the record, you are bloody adorable.

Thanks Emma, I love the details, good and not so good that you include in this, and all, your videos. Keep up the great work.

I absolutely love everything about your cruise blog. I've been on well over 25 + cruises on several different cruise lines and still find myself learning a lot from people that do this for a living like yourself. Happy Cruising, I'll be on the MSC Meraviglia in 4 days.

Enjoyed this comprehensive an informative look at this MSC ship! Has many lovely spaces and what seems to be great shows!

Emma. Fantastic REALISTIC review. Appreciated.

The cruise ships are getting more huge but looks very impressive. I have been on an MSC cruise before in Europe and found the staff very friendly and helpful. Thanks Emma for showing us around this beautiful ship.

I love a new cruise video to watch for lunch! The food on this cruise looks great

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Woohooo! It was yummy. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

I also love to look at menus ahead of time! It feels comforting to know things like that

I'm always so impressed by your willingness to try anything and everything offered onboard a cruise! Roller skating at sea seems bonkers, and yet, that's something I'd love to try! And that huge winding slide, wow, so cool. Also, I'm with you on the need for banter. I'll do it, but I certainly don't find anything rude about simple asked and answered interactions.

Thanks for the excellent video, as always! We've been avoiding MSC. But after seeing this, we need to give them a try!

Great video Emma. Our ship was docked next to World Europa in Barcelona last November and it truly dwarfed our Viking ship. Really enjoyed watching the light show that Europa put on before it departed.

Great video Emma, thanks for making it! 🎉

Hi Emma love the Video, just wanted to mention for anyone that watches that Travels on MSC from USA that they are closed loop cruises so there is only one Embarkation/Debarkation Day so very much like any other cruise line here in the States

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Yess. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@cbpd89

2 ай бұрын

We recently did one with multiple embarkation/disembarkation days out of the US with MSC, but I think that's because it was technically repositioning. It's definitely not the norm.

@adamp2384

2 ай бұрын

@@cbpd89 yes I have seen that on the repositioning cruises that they do sometimes

Hey Emma. Didn’t realize the Europa started sailing. We were on the Seascape this past Thanksgiving week. MSC has beautiful ships. Great photo package. We say grain of salt in NY. 1 speciality meal al you can eat is awesome. Good restaurant choice. Oh wow. A private speakeasy. Invited to pay even with the drink package 🤔. Thanks for sharing.

Aw nice video again Emma and Thanks again for all your work you do❤

I always love your videos Emma! This ship looks really interesting. ☺️ Thanks so much from Brisbane Australia. 🐨 🇦🇺

Find for your self. 😊. Just got off the Meraviglia, and had a great time. Thanks for the open mind. Yes we do MSC, for the value. 🍻

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@timpetr

2 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises enjoyed the ship so much in Oct, we did it again last week. I'm liking the Brooklyn cruise port, close to home, nice ship and several itineraries. Oh, and the value of a Msc cruise is hard to match.

Great cruise review. Always look forward to your reviews, you're are my top choice for cruise reviews.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

I was in Valletta last week and went past Europa on a harbour cruise. Very curious about what it was like so very well timed video. Thanks You are right about the cabin windows, the scale blows your mind

Wow! That ship looks amazing. I just booked the Icon, but will be checking this ship out, too. THANKS!! Great video. 🚢🚢🚢🚢

As a french guest, I'm actually quite happy with what I've had on MSC until now. I bet the service on american cruises must be very high so that so many seem to be annoyed with how MSC-crew behave on board. Anyway, speaking a foreign language is mandatory for us when we travel ou of France, so I really enjoy listening to so many foreign cruisers, that sometimes struggle as much as I do with english. It's always fun when we try all together to understand one another. Thanks for the review, as always. The World Europa is on my list for a next cruise, and you have very highlighted the ship with all those vids. I bet we will enjoy it a lot once on board (just need to find the time for it ^^ )

Hello Emma! ❤ Another great video! FYI, you're looking amazing... Your skin actually glows 😊. My husband and I have watched all of your videos (some several times) and we enjoy them ALL

I will be on the MSC Europa for Christmas this year. I was excited beforehand, but even more so after this review. Thanks Emma

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️

Cruise Review, Loved the food, shows, and endless activities onboard MSE Cruises!

rollar skating!!so fun. thank you Emma

As an ex-New Yorker who was behind the scenes of some broadway shows…and miss it!, one of the best selling points for cruising is, 1st the travel (of course) and 2nd the shows! I love that about cruise ships! Also, whales swimming on the floor as the passengers walk above them, would bump this cruise to next level. It would be super cool 😎

It was difficult to wait two weeks for a new video! Already binge watched most of your older ones. Keep them coming please.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Awwh Thank you! 😁❤️

Will you add "no upsell" merch for MSC fans? 😀 Another idea would be having a section to your shirt that can be signed and cleaned. So crew members can sign their name for having done their job, and you can show the cruise director how good their staff really is. Dozens of signatures to be had, collect them all!

Great video my family and I and big fans of MSC and we cant wait to try the World America!!!

We went Yacht Club on this ship last year. Truly loved it and it’s our second MSC cruise. We loved the speakeasy and the entertainment in this bar was by far the best. Also found this to have the best spa which we had access to, and the yacht club pool was the first time I could relax around a pool. We had breakfast every morning in the sun up on the front pool deck. I’ll be honest we have only ever done yacht club and even though we enjoyed other parts of the ships, I don’t think I could ever cruise any other way. The theatre shows we’re not as good as other ones we’ve seen. The back theatre stank of stale smoke which was horrible for a new ship and I hated that smoking was allowed in this area and also at the end of the promenade. It meant we couldn’t use these spaces. I also tasted the beer that is brewed on board and it was lovely! Also really love how MSC modern ships have the lifts where you pick your floor and then are told which lift to get into it. Also love the wristband you get to use as your key card and to pay for things.

I love travel and am so happy you do what you do for us...I think these huge ships are fun looking too...sometimes when alone you can be more alone and just watch shows, snack, and eat and swim and be more incognito..I mis my youth and travel Europe on a Dime Summer...what a great compromise and more elegant yet less structured way to be able to cruise from so many ports with them..I wonder if the US cruises are a tad less smoky...I remember this issue even 40 years ago...Happy Sails Emma.

Just booked this ship today! Cant wait

Oh man that tea lounge looks so cool! Its the simple things that really can make for a good time

Good day Emma! I have watched some of your videos and I am inspired. I have booked a cruise out of Barcelona in May. Thank you!!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Have a great time! 🥳🥳

Loved everything about MSC cruise line. I would love to take a trip on this ship. One day.

Traveling: the only expense that makes you richer in memories and experiences, unlocking the world's treasury of moments waiting to be cherished.

loved the tea lounge! those are the best looking cookies i think i've seen you post!

I love MSC...its fun to roam around n explore. look forward to a sail on this one! we live in florida

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

I absolutely loved my experience on an older MSC ship, Musica. I really want to try this one out once I save up for it! Looks fantastic!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Oooo yes! Real step up for MSC. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

Fab video! I love the wider chairs in the theatre… being a… wider cruiser 😂 Love the fact MSC almost always have food and drinks

Hi Emma, The best cruise my wife and I worked on was Carnival Elation heading down to Mexico. As we were heading towards Mexico the Captain came on the speaker and said one of our propellers has stopped working. Oh dear, what now? San Francisco baby. 😁 We turned around and headed towards San Francisco for a one week dry dock. It was amazing,. Seeing below the ship and at the same time sleeping on it. In ten years of working for Carnival it was our best cruise. San Fran was great. If you get the chance to sail there, go. It's amazing!!!!🤩

Love it Your comintary I always fun Thanks

You always give groovy ship tours.

I love it. "I'm drinking to do research." Think I will use that on my next cruise.

Great insight into the genre thanks

I really like how you presented each cruise experience

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

Hey Emma! Awesome video as always!!!

Been waiting on your thoughts, well done

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

Thanks Emma for a very detailed and enjoyable video. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

Great review Emma! Your MSC cruise videos are slowly changing my mind after all of the negative reviews that are out there. 👍

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@cbpd89

2 ай бұрын

I'm sure it all depends on what you personally enjoy, but I've had a great time on MSC Cruises. And the price is hard to beat!

Always outstanding content and information

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

This ship has some really gorgeous looking spaces

Nice review! That secret bar thing is so cool, way different.

Hi Emma, great review and surprisingly you never felt that this Mega ship was too crowded or busy. MSC are a Swiss company I believe staffed with mainly Italian Officers.

Love your videos and helpful tips Emma. Have you ever thought about doing a contract with one of the cruise companies?? I have done a few and the life on board experience would give you a great insight into the behind the scenes aspect of ship life. Some contracts can be as short as only 4 months :) Happy Valentines Day, Ronan.

Crazy ship with cray numbers.... still here just for the video and delivery, rather than an interest in cruising. Great content as always @Emma

Great video as always.

Thank you Emma, I have often thought I may give MSC a try, certain legs of world cruises pass through Australia. Maybe one day I will manage to get on board? The ship certainly looks magnificent, though I do prefer the much smaller ones. Languages always have me in awe of people who are linguists, they can swap and change them at will. Not quite so much the people who think that dining rules or screens do not apply to them 🙄 Appreciate your videos which are always full of information and on point.

I love the idea of a secret bar!❤❤❤

We're doing a 7-day on this ship at the end of March! So glad I get to hear your opinion of it!

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Have a great time! 🥳🥳

I love your reviews of all your cruise travel adventures. But most of all, I love your British-isms !! I dated a British man for many years, it was amazing all the American/British-isms there are! I started keeping a list, it's 3 pages long!!😁

We were on the same cruise as you on the World Europa. Our like your experience was pretty spot on. We found the pizza was great! In fact the meals at the buffet and main dining room was really good. However being harassed every time I entered the buffet if i wanted specialty dining. Also as someone who is disabled I found that most of the passengers were rude pushing past me while trying to get off the elevator. I will cruise with MSC again because the ship was nice crew were great and the destinations are desirable. I will however avoid cruises with large amounts of passengers as to limit my experience with rude passengers. Thanks for the video review Emma! Too bad we were unable to meet each other. Maybe next time!! Cheers!

We’ve only cruised on Virtuosa but we had a fantastic time! Food,Drinks, Staff, everything was wonderful. I honestly think there must be some seriously picky people out there!(and that was during the pandemic too) GO MSC!🎉🎉🎉

Brilliant and wngaging review wmma thanks, i love msc but others dont.

Your voice is so amazing...it really is

20:15 - of all the bars and restaurants you;ve shown - this is the one I would want to visit, this totally works for me

You really give a good review of MSC. I've been on 4 MSC cruises and I'm really glad you did a tour of the ship because I want to try out the new sister ship the MSC World America that's coming out in the US in 2025.

We got off the World Europa on Friday, we absolutely loved the ship, its our new favourite. We enjoyed the food and the ship felt far less crowded than the other MSC ships we have been on. I found the Stops in Genova and Rome uninspiring and dirty but absolutely loved Malta... again. We were very fortunate to get tokens to the speakeasy bar but ours were metal coins, its quite the experience and we were happy to spend nearly 100 euros even though we had the drinks package. Sadly someone fell from the 16th floor while we were docked in Malta as we were just about to leave and passed away in hospital a short time later, RIP.

I'm an semi-frequent watcher of this channel but I do enjoy seeing and hearing about the ships and the destinations and the travel tips (not that I'm ever going on a cruise except, maybe, in the distant future to the Scandinavian fjords). This video (of the ship) mainly reminded me of a shopping centre and questionable food courts - the first time any of these videos has done that. I don't like shopping centres. I usually want to be out of the shopping centre as fast as possible. The same for casinos in Melbourne. The ship general arrangement definitely does look like it's trying to be different and stand out from other cruise ships and it does look "pretty", with some very interesting venues but I can't get away from the shopping centre look and feel (based on this video only :-) ).

I have enjoyed many of your videos, your experiences,, tips and your advice on cruising. I particularly enjoy your "British-ism of The Week", my wife, and I are Americans who had the privilege of living just west of London (Reading) for six months and loved, loved, loved it. While in the UK and surrounding countries, it was so fascinating to hear all the different languages, accents, and different points-of-views, let alone all the wonderful architecture and sites. Thanks for all your great videos.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

Love your videos! I've never cruised, other than in the Navy, but, plan to cruise to England when I retire. It throws me off when you say cookie rather than biscuit, 😂

Every time I watch your MSC reviews I see reasons for me to go with MSC on my first cruise. Mother in Law wants to go on a crusie (shes 87) She's cruised with Norwegian and Royal Caribbean in the past, my parents always cruised with TUI, mu hated the thought of 000's of people on a ship, so the smaller Thompsons ships were perfect. Dad now cruises every couple of years with my sister, still on TUI and hes even been to the Caribbean and South america on his own lol. But I think we will be doing an MSC from Southampton or possibly a Cunard as MIL wants to go on QM2 so we shall see. AS always Emma, your Vlogs are great and informative. Thanks

My husband and I are addicted to MSC Yacht Club and we are huge fans. We are going on World Europa out of Barcelona in October.

Emma, he MSC World Europa reminds me of a slightly smaller Royal Caribbean Oasis class ship. Probably what the RCCL Icon class was originally envisioned to be until it went to Mega ship status! I really enjoyed how you showed the different venues onboard. I do think the Speakeasy invite is quite clever! Enjoyed the video!

I’m going to be incredibly interested to see what MSC do differently on World America - I spent 21 nights on World Europa last year, and did really enjoy it but felt a few areas did lack thought. For example, that external promenade - I feel it could attract more people out there to help with the crowd control inside - let’s see what changes for World America… Great video - your point on wales made me laugh! 😂

I have never gone on a cruz before, but I think having these inner balcony room is soooo nice and budget-friendly! The no-windows rooms would drive me crazy after a while.

What a great review! I think I'd probably like an MSC cruise, too.

New viewer here. We are really enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing them.

Great Vlog. Not a ship that I, at the age of 70, would normally book but, delivered with so much enthusiasm, I am nontheless tempted to see what deals are on offer.

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

Definitely a grain of salt in Wisconsin, USA. I really enjoy your videos.

Looks fab. Nice video 👍🏻

Wow, this ship looks impressive 🤩

@EmmaCruises

2 ай бұрын

So cool right?! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

Both due to our British history and our American neighbour. Great video! Thanks for sharing. Not sure we could handle that many people.