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.

@EmmaCruises

Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind, im glad! 😀❤️

@ucflover2935

Жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises you should book a perfect day cruise, the private resorts are GREAT

@meganrasey4377

Жыл бұрын

This is great to know. I have celiac's disease and have been wondering how it would work.

@scherzva

Жыл бұрын

@@meganrasey4377 the last few cruises I have been on with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity both have stations with gluten free food.

@mileyyyy5

Жыл бұрын

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!

@jackwatsonepic626

Жыл бұрын

I've been on 2 cruises in my lifetime that's why I subscribed to Emma " plus she's British 🇬🇧 like me 👍

@Yeshanu

Жыл бұрын

@@jackwatsonepic626 currently reading this from the ship. This has been my first cruise. It will definitely NOT be my last. 😄

@cristagalli96

2 сағат бұрын

I'm THIS close to booking a cruise and I don't even have my passport yet! Emma's channel is so great.

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.

@ErnieGamezOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment the same

@candidwings5609

2 жыл бұрын

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?

@steveh5307

2 жыл бұрын

@@candidwings5609 both, on top of personal preference. They are indeed interchangeable.

@tomahawkgaming5226

2 жыл бұрын

This. I would usually say check, but it wouldn't register as odd whatsoever if somebody asked for the bill at a restaurant.

@jilliandent1256

2 жыл бұрын

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 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

AHHH!!! I am so excited to share this video with you!! Thank you so much for watching, and reading this. Have a great day :-)

@karenjordan5731

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@MrJJSimonds

2 жыл бұрын

I am still waiting for the Little Orphan Annie wig... ;)

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJJSimonds You’ll be waiting a long time 🤣

@MrJJSimonds

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@kodiak7

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@geezygee

Жыл бұрын

So glad to know this!

@manoz6194

3 ай бұрын

what was wrong with the bed?

@ashleyfein975

3 ай бұрын

@@manoz6194 It was too hard! (that's what she didn't say)

@joeblow3905

2 ай бұрын

you eat donuts and drink soda all the time😮

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 😂

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Yep!!! Such a selfish thing to do 😕

@TimeisReel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow... I never heard of that

@asens6241

2 жыл бұрын

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

@mindyschocolate

2 жыл бұрын

@@asens6241 yeah, where exactly were they planning to sleep?

@Gardis72

Жыл бұрын

@@mindyschocolate my questions also!

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.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Louis, I do edit them down a lot and try not to waste anybodies time 😂❤️

@louislandi938

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises Emma, can’t fool me. I know that Hudson does a lot of the work! Others should follow your example.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

@@louislandi938 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm always blown away with how informative these videos are

@EmmaCruises

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@amtank

11 ай бұрын

​@@EmmaCruises❤÷is 😅s s for e008aee😅and 8 😂e0😅😅

Emma, you are just so good at this. Have no intention of ever cruising, but I adore relaxing and watching you do it!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kya ☺️❤️

@MStrickkk

Жыл бұрын

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.

@zacharyeversole

Жыл бұрын

Do it you won’t regret it

@quackaddict9810

Жыл бұрын

Same lol never plan to go cruising but love watching this channel!!!

@brentshuffler1234

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.)

@Brendiniii__

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@themacandcheeseorca1128

2 жыл бұрын

@@Brendiniii__ 😁

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

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! 🤣

@Gardis72

Жыл бұрын

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.

@slydog75

Жыл бұрын

@@Gardis72 she's most likely vegetarian for ethical reasons, not health reasons, not that she looks unhealthy at all. Let her enjoy her sweets!

Something about these videos are so comforting

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

This is the biggest compliment ever, thank you so much!! 💕

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!

Great video, Emma! Norway looks amazing

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Matt! Norway is! Add a third onto your Europe adventure!! 🤣🤣🤣

@bengtanderung7988

2 жыл бұрын

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

@trishr2081

Жыл бұрын

Did you purchase Cruise insurance?

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!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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 😅❤️

As a Californian, I ask for the check and pay the bill. I also really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, love that ☺️❤️

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.

I love watching these videos, especially as my local port just recently started getting cruise ships through Viking. Definitely enjoyable to see the differences between cruise lines for little things like the food. Keep up the great content!

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.

Emma! So glad I found your channel! I love cruising and so enjoy your videos! They are excellent!

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!

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!

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.

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.

I’ve never been on a cruise but love your videos, they’re really making me want to go :) I LOVE a buffet and a bit of organised fun, so I think this kind of holiday would be right up my street!

Loved this video! Great combo of the cruise and the beautiful destinations you went to. It’s so crazy because I was on Ovation of the Seas in 2017 and had Geoff as my cruise director and we thought he was sooo awesome too!

Very random, but I’ve been watching your videos recently and no idea your cat was named Hudson! So is mine! I love it!

@EmmaCruises

Жыл бұрын

Love it 😂❤️

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

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🥳👏🏼

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.

The indoor pool area looked so lovely! Great video! Loved it

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😊🚢

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Wish all cruise lines did it 😎 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

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.

Absolutely loved your review. Thanks Emma.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Connie!! ☺️❤️

Another great video. Never been on a cruise but love your videos.

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.

@lorieslawsky6712

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jael001

2 жыл бұрын

@@lorieslawsky6712 yeah it's very weird when you're on a big ship. No queuing is nice, but I did miss the buzz.

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.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Yess, sounds good 😀❤️

Another spectacular cruise review. Always the best. Thanks. Cheers.

Wow! That scenery in Gerienga!! How stunning. Looks like a lovely itinerary. Great review Emma!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ilana!! ❤️❤️❤️

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

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I caught covid and that delayed me 🤣❤️

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

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thank so much that’s really kind ☺️

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.

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 !!

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.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Ooo, good to know. Thanks so much, really appreciate it that’s very kind of you to say ☺️❤️

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!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Jenny!!! If ever you want to be in a video just let me know I’ll plant you in a scene 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jennymarsden4294

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises 🤣🤣🤣

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.

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.

Who are you and what did you do to Emma?

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!!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@thisismagacountry1318

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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).

Thanks Emma. Really Enjoyed this! Was in stitches at the end!!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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.

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?

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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 😅❤️

@memoman88

2 жыл бұрын

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

Your videos are so comprehensive and informative. Thanks

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!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks Katie!!!! Hope you enjoyed :D

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

@zammymynakersnackstbmoth

Жыл бұрын

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?

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?

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 😁

Thank you for a positive and helpful info

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!

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.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much that’s really kind of you to say ☺️

@notme222

2 жыл бұрын

@@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. 👻

Great review, very useful for anyone that has booked a cruise on this ship👍👍

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.

@EmmaCruises

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

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!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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 🤣❤️

@jamesmakowski6764

Жыл бұрын

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 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”.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, it seems a coincidence that we all found the same?

Thanks. Some great tips and insight.

Thank you for the video!

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?

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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 ☺️❤️

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.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks Laura ❤️❤️❤️

Great video Emma!!!!! Norway is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the views you seen👍

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

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

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

soo early that the count of likes is bigger than the views

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, wow!! Thats a superpower :')

Excellent video. Thank you!

Just subscribed! Really enjoy your content 😊 We sailed on the Anthem in March 😊 Norway looks amazing 🤩

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!

@davidlylerobinson

2 жыл бұрын

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)

@TVHouseHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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.

What a brilliant informative video Emma. You pack in a lot of detail, much appreciated. I happened to be in Stavanger at the same time as you, we were on the Viking Jupiter. It was a great day seeing all the parades. Might give Royal Caribbean a try after hearing your tales.

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Oooo!!!!! I was looking at Jupiter there I came over to take a photo ha ha. Hope you enjoyed ☺️❤️

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?

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, that’s very confusing!’ 🤣🤣🤣

Emma Lavigne 😍

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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Very nice video, thanks Emma!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! 😀❤️

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 🇳🇴

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!

@karenswidzinski6071

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! My husband and I do the same thing to make ice tea! :) Plus we never use sweetener...

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...

Great video Emma, thanks!!! ❤👍🛳

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen!! Did you know, I knew this comment was you just from the pattern of emojis?! 🤣🤣

Fantastic Video Emma! Super Enjoyable!💖💖

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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Gearing up for my first Royal Caribbean trip. I appreciate the heads up.

Great review! Thank you! You are awesome!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! ☺️❤️

Great video, Emma. Thank you 😘

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

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Norway looks Amazing 😻. Maybe one day Great video Emma Gorgeous footage views ❤️

Loved this! I am going to Norway next year on Royal so this is a big help! I sailed to Alaska on Anthem’s sister ship Ovation of the Seas & I agree with everything you said. Great ship! Thanks for all the good tips on Norway!

@EmmaCruises

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

Just beautiful. I would want a balcony room too. Thanks for sharing!!!

So lucky to be visiting on 17e Mai! People were very excited because it was the first post-pandemic celebration 😊 Had a great time down in Oslo too! 🥳

I really appreciated your review of the food venues. It is nice to know the Quantum class has all of those choices complimentary, the important aspect of those venues! We are going on a Quantum class from Vancouver to Hawaii next year. I think the kettle was in your room because the ship left out of England. I am a hot (and cold) tea drinker. I was recently disappointed that our Royal Caribbean cruise in the Mediterranean close the area for which you can get an evening tea at 8 pm. I had to go to the Windjammer and it was only open until 9 pm. Oasis class ships have 24 hour Café Promenade for hot (or cold) tea. I did put that on the survey. I appreciate the pictures and views of Norway. I understand it is a must do cruise. I can see why that is!!!

Lovely video, Emma!

Love Norway too! Great video as always.

Execellent video. I have decided to take that same cruise. Norway looks breathtaking.

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!

@natalies5818

2 жыл бұрын

I was just on it too - loved it!