I Took my Friends on a CONTROVERSIAL Cruise Line | MSC Cruises

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A couple of months ago, I was set a challenge. Two of my friends said that they’d like to come on a cruise with me and even though I’ve been cruising for years, picking a first cruise for somebody else, is not easy. The pressure was on because they were trusting me, not just with their money but also with their time.
I knew that they wouldn’t like a formal cruise line or one with strict dress codes and I was pretty sure that they’d like a newer modern looking ship. Those things alone wouldn’t be too tricky, but I knew that we wanted to cruise from the UK and were looking to take this cruise on a tight budget.
When I saw a 6 night MSC cruise advertised for £320 per person, I hoped that this would be the answer.
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  • @zenkakuji3776
    @zenkakuji3776 Жыл бұрын

    From my perspective MSC stands for Mildly Surprising Cruise Line. This covers those pleasant surprises we experience with them as well as the occasional oddities. Cheers 🥂

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this!!! ❤🎉

  • @electricheartpony

    @electricheartpony

    Жыл бұрын

    Love that. ^.^

  • @annm.7176

    @annm.7176

    Жыл бұрын

    Usually on those pre cruise packages they send you They tell you if there's going to be a costume party or whatever or they used to

  • @cerealport2726
    @cerealport2726 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who has spent a significant part of the last 20 years in helicopters, planes, and onboard various ocean-going vessels, i cannot stress enough the importance of paying attention to safety drills. Unless you've done some realistic training or, worse, been involved in a real emergency, you will have no idea how easy it is to become disorientated, be it by smoke, lack of lights, or water ingress, plus potentially being woken up in the middle of the night by an alarm. In a real event (and even false alarms), people will panic, and some people will behave irrationally, even violently. Please take the safety drills seriously, and remember the emergency escape routes from your cabin - you will be far better off than those who don't.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes absolutely. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @reececollison5101

    @reececollison5101

    Жыл бұрын

    The Costa Concordia is an absolutely perfect example of that!!

  • @nunagoras

    @nunagoras

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone whom has volunteered to offer some assistance to the first emergency team on my former employer building I can only to praise your statement. I was responsible to store their activities and occurrences archive, and few ones would think they have so much work ABOVE their paid for activities and as VOLUNTEER workforce. Please: Respect the emergency teams aboard cruise ships. They're doing it voluntarily above their paid jobs for your safety!

  • @deniseyoung3738

    @deniseyoung3738

    Жыл бұрын

    On an airplane, I always count the number of rows between me and the Exit row...for that same reason!

  • @kathrynstemler6331

    @kathrynstemler6331

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it not also the case that people not so much panic, but don’t take action while waiting for instruction? Drills and safety briefings give some idea of what to do. And every drill or code, that may seem inconvenient, is there directly abecause people have lost their lives.

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 Жыл бұрын

    Many years ago a couple we befriended on our first cruise suggested learning how to say common greetings in as many languages as possible. I then created a spreadsheet that I keep and bring with me on cruises. You wouldn't believe the joy you bring others by greeting them and thanking them in their own language! This is especially true with your stewards because it will reward you with better service and extras. Well worth the minimal effort required! Thanks!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so lovely. I love this! 😍

  • @SusanPitman

    @SusanPitman

    Жыл бұрын

    This works with national anthems as well. If you can learn even part of another country's national anthem and sing it to someone, they will be so happy! I actually sang the South Africa Nkosi Sikilel anthem to a woman one time, and she cried. :)

  • @liss441

    @liss441

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s cool

  • @AroundTheWorldWithEase

    @AroundTheWorldWithEase

    10 ай бұрын

    Bravo to everyone reaching out like this! So impressed with the anthem singing!

  • @markmaz56
    @markmaz56 Жыл бұрын

    Ketchup on pizza is a Monumentally Strange Choice (MSC)! 😜

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Mwahhaahhaha. Love it!

  • @jamesclendon4811

    @jamesclendon4811

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmmaCruises Do you also put sugar on your ice cream? Butter on your cheese? Salt on your pickles? The mind reels.

  • @iwannaseethereceipts

    @iwannaseethereceipts

    10 ай бұрын

    The way I *sprinted* to the comments when she said this 😂😂😂

  • @toddcallaway8988
    @toddcallaway8988 Жыл бұрын

    Emma having watched you for nearly two years, my wife and I finally took our first cruise from Miami to Cozumel for our 34 anniversary. You are the reason why we took this trip on the celebrity summit and I can’t thank you enough for your sage advice and encouragement. We are already planning another trip in a few months and it is all because of you. Thank you!!!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesss! Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @kathleene99

    @kathleene99

    Жыл бұрын

    Celebrity is the best!! Less kids, more relaxing, no loud parties like carnival. Great food unlike Royal. It ruins you honestly.

  • @1965GJS13
    @1965GJS13 Жыл бұрын

    Being "trapped" on a ship with 3500 passengers, especially with lots of screaming kids, sounds like my worst nightmare! Never being able to be alone in a quiet spot (other than trapped in my cabin).... just makes me shudder with horror at the very thought..

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a good job we are all different, variety is the spice of life as they say 😀💕

  • @kristinccha

    @kristinccha

    Жыл бұрын

    They have kid free cruises

  • @anonymixx8106

    @anonymixx8106

    8 ай бұрын

    I recommend noise-cancelling headphones highly, then you can ignore people anywhere, land or sea 😂❤

  • @paris.granville
    @paris.granville8 ай бұрын

    I love listening to Emma, she is so reassuring and kind.

  • @dandeely1000
    @dandeely1000 Жыл бұрын

    We've only sailed once on MSC, a few years ago on the Seaside when it was new. My wife and I agree that with all the other options available we probably wouldn't sail MSC again. The ship was absolutely beautiful with all the crystal but to me it felt like often they chose style over comfort especially when it came to the furniture. There were many chairs that were interesting to look at but not comfortable to sit in. We also found the food to be disappointing. Nice to see MSC through your eyes...always enjoy your perspective Emma! MSC=My Sparkly Cruise ship :)

  • @cruiserella2899

    @cruiserella2899

    Жыл бұрын

    Mu hubby and I feel the same way

  • @reaper2478
    @reaper2478 Жыл бұрын

    Not too sure I will sail MSC but I am interested every time Emma brings us to her experiences .. I do like they match loyalty from other lines too 😁

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @cruiseshipreview5352

    @cruiseshipreview5352

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been on 10 cruises, MSC were the best I’ve been on 😁

  • @bones1492

    @bones1492

    Жыл бұрын

    Just shows you every one enjoys a cruise for their own reasons. I was on the MSC Divina in 2019. It was the loudest, most crowded ship I’ve ever been on. You could not find a quiet nook. The atrium was a constant focus of entertainment. I love ships that leave the atrium serene where you can just take in the beauty and watch folks stroll by from time to time. The cruise was geared for 20-to early 30’s. A few of the staff and their enthusiasm saved the cruise for me. They have been the only ship that sang and danced as cruisers returned to the ship from port days. It was like a “spirit competition” with the other ships. I was in upper 50’s. There would be no reason for me to cruise MSC again unless my finances took a hit and I needed the cheaper bookings. (And something Emma just said ... multiple languages /speech repeated on EVERY announcement ..... UGHHH!)

  • @heronimousbrapson863
    @heronimousbrapson863 Жыл бұрын

    I like Emma; she takes cruises and reports on the experience so I don't have to.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb Жыл бұрын

    Re kettles, having owned a hotel or 3 and been in the hotel industry for over 40 years, hotel/ cruise ship kettles are a worrying item. The things people do with their hotel kettles is scary, everything from cooking hot dogs to boiling their i]underwear. Believe me, the lack of a kettle is a bonus!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @tinalettieri

    @tinalettieri

    Жыл бұрын

    they used to have these small immersion coils you could put in a mug and boil the water. Do they not sell those anymore? But really, if there is a place to get tea and coffee at all times, why bother?

  • @Nmh86

    @Nmh86

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s worrying

  • @stephaniewoods2374
    @stephaniewoods2374 Жыл бұрын

    Emma, I wish I could express how important your videos are to keep me inspired to continue travel. Thanks for being you, and providing me with content I LOVE and cherish,❤✌

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this is so kind I really appreciate it 😊

  • @maxout7306

    @maxout7306

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. A KZread content provider with great value.

  • @jeremyreeve5798
    @jeremyreeve5798 Жыл бұрын

    A very honest review. So fed up with hearing people moaning about MSC when they have paid just £55+ a night and then comparing it with RC, Princess et al. We went on the Divina which I think is the same class ship as the Preziosa and we found it like you, a well laid out ship and in many repects perhaps better than the new Virtuosa. We have done 7 cruises with MSC and if you go looking for faults you can always find them, but we like the continental vibe, the different nationalities on board, the European style food and portions and the lack of stuffiness often found on P&O and being English you can always read the signs/notices on board and ALL the staff can understand you, which is not always the case for our European buddies. If you have a high disposible income then other cruise lines will happily take your money, but with our more restricted budget MSC have allowed us to do some great cruises both in Europe and the Caribbean, visit some great ports and see places we would never have got to and all the time eating, drinking and sleeping our way with the minimum of fuss and effort, what's not to like?

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    So true, needs to be compared to a travel lodge which is a similar price ha ha. 😅

  • @brontewcat
    @brontewcat Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree about paying window washers more money. I cringe whether I see the guys cleaning my office windows, and I am only 10 stories up.

  • @noahc1789
    @noahc1789 Жыл бұрын

    I love table sharing. I don't have a Basque heritage, but my hometown has a huge Basque population, and it's super common to share a table. I think it's fun and a great way to meet people, and as a child I learned to be a more social person.

  • @lakb45
    @lakb45 Жыл бұрын

    We travel like you do-economically without feeling like we’re missing out. I think travel is affordable; you just have to be smart!

  • @lisaanderson8235
    @lisaanderson8235 Жыл бұрын

    I love that the newbies trusted you to help with their first cruise!👍👍A wonderful mix of people is so interesting.

  • @VeryunOfficialTravelGuides
    @VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I could provide you with great weather, (which I personally organised in advance), and had fun showing you around! Sorry about the bomb. I thought you would think it was exciting ;-P

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Why you little 🤔🤣

  • @seemoreseascruises3791
    @seemoreseascruises3791 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad that you and Morgan were able to get together finally! Thanks for all of your great content. I watch you both weekly! This looks like a great cruise. My experience with MSC, here in the US, has not been that successful. You have me really thinking of things that stand for MSC. Fun!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha. Thank you. I’ve never sailed MSC actually out of the US, but from Barbados. Love Morgan! ❤

  • @kmp629
    @kmp629 Жыл бұрын

    When she said she ate the pizza with ketchup I felt my soul leave my body

  • @blissfuljoy6049

    @blissfuljoy6049

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol, I feel like if you really need ketchup with pizza then it must be very dry pizza. Ketchup is to sweet for pizza.

  • @Allthathingss

    @Allthathingss

    2 ай бұрын

    😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @LifeWellCruised
    @LifeWellCruised Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting Emma! Definitely some things to know if we sail with MSC in the future. Love those stairs 🤩

  • @stevemergy6087
    @stevemergy6087 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos and commentary are always pleasant to watch and have tons of information! Great work Emma! 👍😎

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @chuckmeadows1581
    @chuckmeadows1581 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Emma! Another great video. You're the best!

  • @goofyvideosofthecat
    @goofyvideosofthecat Жыл бұрын

    These videos are so informative and interesting, Emma! Thank you! I just discovered the channel and love it. You're an excellent presenter - hope someone at a big network sees your content and gives you your own travel show!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I don’t know that I’d want my own show to be honest; I have my own show here but nobody else controls anything it’s all me! Ha ha. 😀❤️

  • @teaeyedoubleguhur
    @teaeyedoubleguhur7 ай бұрын

    I love the dachshund waring the cowboy hat. My grandson would love the rubber duckies hidden all over the ship, too!

  • @Shayna11NM
    @Shayna11NM Жыл бұрын

    That was a first for me, pizza with ketchup!! My first job was in a pizza restaurant owned by a family from Sicily. We gave the side-eye to anyone eating it with ranch dressing, which is pretty common in the US these days. I'm afraid they may have asked you to take your ketchup and leave. 😄 ❤️ Love your videos, Emma!

  • @SwanShadow
    @SwanShadow Жыл бұрын

    Ketchup on pizza? Who puts ketchup on pizza? Pizza already has tomato sauce on it. What are you doing, Emma? :D

  • @deniewestover

    @deniewestover

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m American so ranch on pizza for me! 😊

  • @SanniSandyBunny2000

    @SanniSandyBunny2000

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably not on but next to dip into.😅

  • @ryzzie9610

    @ryzzie9610

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m from USA but I lived in England for five years. They certainly had some strange combinations when it comes to food.

  • @CaitS34

    @CaitS34

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, that’s actually a brilliant idea, I’m always looking for more food to put ketchup on!

  • @timothyanderson976

    @timothyanderson976

    Жыл бұрын

    My brother opened the 1st domino's pizza in India and they all put mustard and ketchup on pizza.

  • @cellocat-sm8lx
    @cellocat-sm8lx11 ай бұрын

    2:15 Those steps are to die for 😱💖 I need those in my house

  • @richardtanaka8003
    @richardtanaka8003 Жыл бұрын

    We were scheduled for this itinerary (plus Rotterdam) in May of 2020, which of course got cancelled by the pandemic. Thanks to you, we finally got to see what we missed.

  • @okiejammer2736
    @okiejammer273610 ай бұрын

    Binge-watching episodes. Love your channel!

  • @zandra7966
    @zandra79667 ай бұрын

    54 time she says “MSC!” This video is a drinking game 😂

  • @virtualtour4u85
    @virtualtour4u85 Жыл бұрын

    I have never been on cruise but after watching your video, it is one of my bucket list!

  • @patchgatsby9138
    @patchgatsby9138 Жыл бұрын

    I love your focus on Pizza! You know what is important!!!

  • @jaysimmons9598
    @jaysimmons9598 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Thank you!!! Makes deciding on which cruises to take so much easier!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @BrianJohnson-bq9tr
    @BrianJohnson-bq9tr Жыл бұрын

    Another lovely video, Emma!! I'm very curious about NSC and I have heard more bad than good about them. The language issue is not a concern for me...make it work is my motto. Thank you so much for your hard work ❤️

  • @anjunakerry82
    @anjunakerry82 Жыл бұрын

    Aaaaah another upload! I’ve been bingeing your videos the last week. Never been on a cruise, I don’t know if I have the sea legs, but you’ve become one of my favourite content creators!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luliknits
    @luliknits Жыл бұрын

    I've never thought I would like going on a cruise but since I found your channel a couple of weeks ago, I've started wanting to go on one! Though here in Argentina it's extremely expensive to even think about going on one :(

  • @mike_maple
    @mike_maple Жыл бұрын

    You're on fire this week Emma! Just the video I needed, as there's the same cruise in March (before they raise the single suppliment rate), and it's reassuring to see you had no nightmare situations with service, food and the like (hopefully the bomb situation was a one off😉). Thanks!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha I hope so!! 😂😂😂

  • @SorinaLehaci
    @SorinaLehaci Жыл бұрын

    The best review ever made on a cruise! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You really coverd EVERYTHING! Good AND Bad. The big mirror in front of the bed, it is for the ladies who wear a evening dress, especially at the Gala Evening (the dinner with the Captain), on the Seaday, and they need to see each detail of the outfit. And, as you could see, there is no other free space for a big mirror but, in front of the bed.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much really appreciate you saying this! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @trapdoorguppi
    @trapdoorguppi7 ай бұрын

    Watching you has really been helping me thru some difficult times thank you Emma :)

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear that, hope you are doing okay!

  • @barbarap5278
    @barbarap5278 Жыл бұрын

    Great cruise review!!! I have to try MSC! They all have alot of bling bling...& look beautiful too!

  • @elaine4498
    @elaine4498 Жыл бұрын

    Just started watching your videos and love them, very informative and a good way to cruise from the sofa. Your deluvery is excellent. Thank you, cant wait to watch more

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @StreakyP
    @StreakyP Жыл бұрын

    We are tending to shy away from the bigger ships given the congestion at embarkation/disembarkation however your smooth experience here seems to show that MSC's way of staging customer joining throughout the cruise seems to help significantly.

  • @juliusboggus9103
    @juliusboggus9103 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma, Great video!! Will be on the MSC Divina in a couple of weeks, looks to be the sister ship of the one you were on. Always enjoy your British-isms.

  • @rkaidia
    @rkaidia Жыл бұрын

    Going on my first cruise on Saturday with TUI on the Discovery 2. Watched a ton of yours and others content and it's helped so much. Have done a couple weekend holidays on friends boats and love being on the ocean so I booked a 17 night transatlantic. Cannot wait!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Have the best time. That’s a great ship ❤🎉

  • @illinijoey7935

    @illinijoey7935

    Жыл бұрын

    Picked a 17 night transatlantic as a 1st cruise! Bold choice - enjoy! 😎

  • @deecanuck5514
    @deecanuck5514 Жыл бұрын

    You do such a fabulous job of your channel! Jam packed with facts and details, photos and videos, opinions, stories, comparisons... everything! And you're such a bright and charming presenter! Well done!!! Thank you!

  • @cruiserella2899
    @cruiserella2899 Жыл бұрын

    Cruise Duck hider here.........I took my first MSC (Meraviglia) a couple weeks ago and not having an app was disappointing. Luckily, between signing up for the ship and time to check-in online, I did get an opportunity to put add my CC to my account like on other cruises. I also had early dining scheduled and printed on my cruise paperwork but when we got our cruise cards, late dining. Like you, we had to eat late the first night and then got it changed. The way I learn if there's theme parties, I go to the FB group for the cruise. Somehow there is someone who always seems to know.,

  • @chictown
    @chictown Жыл бұрын

    Great review, Emma! Thanks!

  • @birgittaedman3223
    @birgittaedman3223 Жыл бұрын

    I have traveled twice with the Preziosa and I like it a lot , next time it will be with the MSC Euribia as a diamond card holder, that is exciting. I like your cruising videos, Emma, they are so informative and I like that you are always so positive and cheerful.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @oggie1967
    @oggie1967 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma, Great video! We loved our MSC cruise on Virtuosa last summer! It was thanks to you that we took it!👍😊👏👏👏

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Love hearing this! Thank you! 😁❤️

  • @markwng
    @markwng Жыл бұрын

    My first cruise was MSC Lyrica and it was wonderful about 30 days from Rio to Italy. It was fun to be the exotic Australians on a multinational cruise.

  • @markwng

    @markwng

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dudtopics159 Australia has 4 weeks annual leave and its commonly taken in one block but in my case I saved up and just went for it.with only about 10 days of acrued leave

  • @_AndrewYee
    @_AndrewYee Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma. Really like the quality of your videos - very informative, good editing/"production". I have just recently got back from a cruise on MSC Virtuosa but after watching one of your previous vids about MSC Cruises, this was recommended. Was only a short cruise with 2 ports plus ending in Hamburg (started in Southampton) but it could not stop at one of the ports because of weather! Was a shame. After watching one of your vids, was expecting to hear more multiple languages in announcements over speakers or during shows but it felt like a "British cruise". After France port, I think announcements over speaker were also in French. The shows were mostly in English, apart from Mosaico show (which is Spanish theme anyway). I found service overall good. Food was alright. Some things I really liked, some well not good so overall alright. Pizza was always an option in the buffet (till about 1am I think) and you can't go too wrong with pizza! One issue is when you get your passports back. Before docking in Hamburg they needed passport to "gain entry". Then next morning you all go to same area to get it back. But it was not very well organised. Some people in a queue, some just in the area and ended up with just some woman shouting cabin numbers - because she did not have all the passports at once. She did not shout that loud either so some passengers with louder voices ended up shouting! So if you did not hear her, unlucky. And inevitably, you end up getting people just going right up to her asking if she has their passport, when order people waiting. Surely its not first time they've done this. It was poorly organised. I have not been on loads of cruises but never found getting passport back being this much of an issue. Even though not going on another cruise soon, still watched! Going to be telling people about the MSC Status match thing! Was surprised you said Hamburg was far from the port - although I guess its far compared to some where the city is basically right next to the port. Although to get to our destination in Hamburg from port did take about 25 minutes in a taxi for us because of traffic!

  • @CCB249
    @CCB249 Жыл бұрын

    Love to listen to your reviews, Emma!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, very kind. ❤

  • @SouthendLad600
    @SouthendLad600 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Emma. We’ve just got home from our 1st MSC cruise on the Preziosa. Broadly agree with your review, however a couple of small differences. The kids club on board was awesome for our 6yo. The dinners were a bit hit or miss for us but the buffet was really good. Especially the pizza. 😊 breakfast after 8.30 was chaos but before that it was nice and easy. Plenty of choice but maybe a bit of a hunt for the best sausages. 😂 all in all it was a good cruise and the little one definitely wants to go back.

  • @cosettapessa6417

    @cosettapessa6417

    9 ай бұрын

    Cheap?

  • @cometier
    @cometier Жыл бұрын

    Good to know about the peppermint tea. Very key. 😊

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

    SO EXCITED!!! 🎃🍂🎃🎃🍁🍁🍂🎃🎃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍂🍂🍁🍁🍂🍂🎃👻🍁🍁🍂🍂🎃👻🍁🍁👻🍂🍂🍂🎃👻🍁🍁🍁🍂🍂🎃🍁🍁🎃🍂🍂🍃🍃👻🍁👻👻🍁🍁🍂🎃🍂🍂🍂🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha. Love the emojis. 🎉❤

  • @laurenschenck5355

    @laurenschenck5355

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmmaCruises thanks 😊

  • @SusanPitman
    @SusanPitman Жыл бұрын

    I would say Many Speedos Cruising. We don't see a lot of Speedos on cruises from America... but on the MSC Divina, we did!!

  • @MarinaAndJoeGo
    @MarinaAndJoeGo Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another brilliant video Emma - fantastic as ever, and very very informative 😀 We are currently helping some friends pick their first cruise, and the pressure is very real (especially as we won't be sailing with them!). That said, we've taken a few people on their first cruise before and we are yet to meet anyone who hated it 😀 We've been looking at Preziosa lately and she certainly looks like a great ship 😀 We would absolutely eat all 4 of those chocolates as well 🤩

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Soooo much pressure!! Sure you’ll make the right choice though. 🎉❤

  • @MarinaAndJoeGo

    @MarinaAndJoeGo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmmaCruises thanks Emma 😃 we shall do our best!

  • @flx1392
    @flx1392 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Review. I can agree with everything, this was a great cruise and it was lovely to meet you :) Greetings from Germany :) Felix :)

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Felix!!!!!! Lovely to meet you too. So glad you agree. ❤🎉

  • @flipfloppoet4377
    @flipfloppoet4377 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma, something you said about the themed nights surprised me. They do tell you in the daily schedule program what the theme of the next evening is going to be. And MSC always has the same 7 themes that they cycle through over and over (like the 70s, or the floral one, etc). White nights is admittedly the most popular one. Also my favorite.

  • @LEO..TV..

    @LEO..TV..

    Жыл бұрын

    cant believe how many people have to be 'prepared' for white night?? like youve not packed not even one item of white clothing as standard????????

  • @byeFofiko1

    @byeFofiko1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LEO..TV.. White things get dirty easily, and with no easy access to laundry it just seems in good practice to bring clothes that won't be stained too easily

  • @mrblanche
    @mrblanche5 ай бұрын

    For what it's worth, I have hauled many a shipping container for MSC. The freight arm of the family business. And one thing to remember about MSC is that the family owns all the stock in the company. They don't have shareholders making their lives miserable. If they decide they want to do something, they don't have to get shareholder approval or face shareholder ire at the next annual meeting. That explains some of the weird stuff they do, and how quickly they can do something else if they find something's not working. And I can't believe the Brits eat beans for breakfast.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes! 🤣💕

  • @joemichaels4231
    @joemichaels4231 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Girl! Glad I started following you!!!

  • @creationspast.janebowell1903
    @creationspast.janebowell1903 Жыл бұрын

    We have just got off an eleven night cruise MSC Magnifica from Marseille to the Canaries and Tangiers. Great ship 🚢 great time.

  • @SapphireBlueTravelExplores
    @SapphireBlueTravelExplores Жыл бұрын

    We had this cruise booked for 2020 and never got to do it, one day we will do it. Thank you Emma for your review of the ship.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

  • @brucepobanz
    @brucepobanz Жыл бұрын

    I have a 30 day cruise next month. Multiple B2B's in the Caribbean on MSC. Thanks for this video. I love your details

  • @gailn9502
    @gailn9502 Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t been on a cruise since 2014 and have only been on three in my lifetime. But I love your videos so much and always end up thinking - I should really take another cruise! I would love to hear tips about how to find your amazing cruise prices though. (It doesn’t help that I live landlocked in Minnesota in the US though)

  • @lp.5896
    @lp.5896 Жыл бұрын

    The safety drill was the same way in July on board the MSC Seaside (which got the app). I really need to say that I enjoy watching your videos a lot 🥰

  • @TraceyJo-nh8vf
    @TraceyJo-nh8vf2 ай бұрын

    Ive cruised a lot on carnival. I loved being on the carnival breeze! It was a lot of fun. Had storms at see. The lightening was spectacular ! We also had the diners from Guy Ferrelle so we got his delicious burgers.

  • @Nick_Stock
    @Nick_Stock Жыл бұрын

    Was great to get to meet you! I'm sad I didn't know about the free onion rings though, thought everything in the sports bar was extra! I've now booked 4 nights on the grandosia next month so will be interesting to see what the bigger and newer MSC ships are like.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know either!!!!! They didn’t ever mention it did they? We had to go in and ask for the menu ha ha. Lovely to meet you too. ☺️❤

  • @CobisTaba
    @CobisTaba Жыл бұрын

    We recently had our honeymoon with MSC (the Grandiosa). We did take Yacht club as it was our honeymoon and I must say, the combination of all benefits on the bigger ships together with the quality of Yacht club is a huge plus. The service is suddenly great, the quality of food is much better, the bar and restaurant are less crowded, etc. Did you ever try Yacht club ever Emma?

  • @mariefraher8725

    @mariefraher8725

    Жыл бұрын

    Yacht Club level with butler, concierge, lounge, food, pool area etc is a totally different and wonderful experience.

  • @sineadsmyth846
    @sineadsmyth846 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing your food was included in the sports bar. We payed through the nose for some wings on the Seaview in 2019. But we’re going on MSC World Europa in 2023 and are so excited 😆

  • @jprusso224
    @jprusso224 Жыл бұрын

    I like MSC. Funny that this ship is the twin of the Divina on which we sailed in August. Everything is EXACTLY the same except for the color. Very funny!

  • @jameswg13
    @jameswg13 Жыл бұрын

    didn't know that about rewards with Msc will keep that in mind once I finish my next P&O cruise as will have qualified for peninsular then.

  • @raf952
    @raf952 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Great narrative above nice b-roll images. excellent content with good humor. Many you-tubers should study and learn from this. They need not copy your style or content, but strive for the level of quality and engagement!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, trying my best to learn as I go! ❤🎉

  • @chunkyboy1000
    @chunkyboy1000 Жыл бұрын

    MSC stands for Much Safer Choices I get weird Costa Cruise line vibes from MSC. I should be brave and try one before I judge too much!

  • @ScottishGypsymama
    @ScottishGypsymama10 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great ship 😊 not going to lie, the sparkly steps are my favorite ✨️

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Emma! New subbie here. I am enjoying catching up with your videos and I loved this review of your MSC cruise. I have never cruised, I am single, live in the U.S. and I like being frugal. It would be very helpful to see a video on how to book a cruise and perhaps which cruise line might be best for my situation. Thank you for considering doing a video for a complete cruise neophyte. Thanks for all your informative tips!

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Hellooo! I’d recommend starting with downloading my free guide on my website, it compares all the main cruise lines: EmmaCruises.com 😀❤️ If you need an agent we can help too!

  • @rhondalyn100

    @rhondalyn100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmmaCruises Thank you! 🙂

  • @mathlover2299
    @mathlover2299 Жыл бұрын

    That dress in the beginning is awesome!

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

    It sounds as if it was a reasonable price for what you received. I would have been glad to have the balcony! Thank you for the video!

  • @TheAckeePlant
    @TheAckeePlant Жыл бұрын

    2:30 Wow, the color scheme and everything here is amazing.

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha 😀👏🏼

  • @TroyMorePhotography
    @TroyMorePhotography Жыл бұрын

    This was a very informative video where I learned something I never expected to. People have KETCHUP on PIZZA! 😱

  • @cathieschmitgal5515
    @cathieschmitgal5515 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best storyteller!!❤

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🥹❤️

  • @jorgschwantje1239
    @jorgschwantje1239 Жыл бұрын

    The Preziosa is with 335 meters one of the longest MSC Ships. Longer then most newer ones. So you have one of the longest ways from one end to the other on any MSC ship.

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын

    I just don’t understand the negative press that MSC seems to get - I’d maybe go as far as to say they’re currently my favourite. If not number 1, they’re right up there! I’m still gutted we didn’t overlap on this one - maybe one day…! 🤞🏼

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    One day! Yeah, absolutely have their downfalls but I don’t know what anybody can expect for less than a travel lodge. Ha ha. 😅😅

  • @FraserAtSea

    @FraserAtSea

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EmmaCruises yeah, the price point really is remarkable for some of their routes - I’m looking at one for next year for about £60 a night, which would be excellent (that’s the SOLO price!!)

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Blimey yeah!!! ❤❤

  • @charmedgirl128
    @charmedgirl128 Жыл бұрын

    I was so excited for you To do this ship as I was going on it next year and there hardly any clogs on it. then the day you got off my ship changed to the brand new one 😅 so still no videos

  • @cofault5677
    @cofault5677 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma. Love your channel!

  • @Wen1515
    @Wen1515 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma. I stumbled upon your channel watching random cruise videos, as we are taking our first in November. I’m really enjoying and appreciating your content! Wanted to stop by and say thanks! Lastly, the proper condiment for pizza is ranch dressing, and ONLY ranch dressings 😉

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much :-)

  • @LezBeeHonest
    @LezBeeHonest Жыл бұрын

    Pizza with ketchup? Is that the same as Canadian ketchup or just a tomatoe sauce? Love these detailed cruise videos! I was so against cruises but you've made me want to try!!!!

  • @Olbear040
    @Olbear040 Жыл бұрын

    Love this. And all 4

  • @SilverLady52
    @SilverLady52 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review! I would give them a try. First time hearing about pizza with ketchup though! Lol 😄

  • @melvinjacobs2328
    @melvinjacobs2328 Жыл бұрын

    We've been on 3 MSC cruises from Florida. 2 on the Divina, and one on the Seashore. We also have another cruise booked on the Divina for next May.

  • @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige
    @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I am thinking of booking a short cruise with a child.

  • @labla8940
    @labla8940 Жыл бұрын

    This cute lady is an amazing presence she has a very clean look very cute, speaks clearly, consistently. The production is flawless always centered cuts are seamless. She packs 20 minutes of content in15 minute videos. Did I mention she is cute?

  • @EmmaCruises

    @EmmaCruises

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @miketree7715
    @miketree7715 Жыл бұрын

    That food looks awesome. Better than we had on Marella Explorer 2 last week.

  • @YoshikageKiraaa
    @YoshikageKiraaa Жыл бұрын

    the next time you go to sweden, incase you ever do, I recommend trying viking line, they sail to finland from sweden / from finland to sweden. They're a good cruise line, but I do recommend trying one of the ship that go to Turku, Finland from Stockholm because they're newer and ''cleaner''

  • @Matt-fl8uy
    @Matt-fl8uy Жыл бұрын

    An influencer who repeatedly thanks other for sharing their thoughts and opinions. I can get used to this future!

  • @Jasmine-lf7fq
    @Jasmine-lf7fq Жыл бұрын

    MSC was the second cruise line I've been on, but I was 7 on my first cruise and only remember getting lost. I think I went on the same ship and the drinks package was so good, I got hot chocolate every time I left my room, but I was a bit saddened when our destinations were cancelled due to bad weather

  • @bones1492
    @bones1492 Жыл бұрын

    Emma, You looked delightfully buzzed 🍹 in the green sweater! 😅

  • @gordonhotchkiss646
    @gordonhotchkiss646 Жыл бұрын

    I went on the Sky Princess last month. It was a great cruise even though my family did have some mis-happenings. Everyone in my group accept me and my brother got sea sick. But then I injured my knee in Larochelle in France. Missed a step and fell on my knee. My brother banged his nose and his head and ended up bleeding a bit. Then to cap it all of the day we came of the ship I had a sore throat. Then driving back in the car got worse and worse as the journey went on. Did a test when we got back and I had caught Covid 19 and spent 8 days in bed till I finally tested negative. But apart from that is was a great cruise.

  • @terrydpierce2191
    @terrydpierce2191 Жыл бұрын

    Great video !!!

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