I Tried a Luxury Cruise and The Reality Surprised Me

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I’ve just disembarked a luxury 5* cruise where I saw and did things I’ve never experienced on a cruise before. Even though I’ve been cruising since I was 11 years old, this cruise took me by surprise and changed my mind about a few things in ways I didn’t expect.
In the past I’ve always cruised with the budget or mainstream cruise lines, usually I cruise out of season to make it cheaper and almost always in the cheapest inside cabin.
Although I’ve always been interested in trying a luxury cruise, I never thought I’d be able to afford one. That was until I found a week long cruise on a cruise line called Azamara for £819 including flights and transfers from the UK.
Usually luxury cruises are at least double or triple this price so I decided to give it a go.
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@cruisingnurse5443 Год назад

I bought the alarm clock (based on your recommendation) and I LOVE it. Use it at home and then take it with me on my cruises - as I usually always do inside cabins. THANK YOU!!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yesss!!!! Told ya. Genius isn’t it?! For anybody reading who wants to join the inside cabin lamp club… EmmaCruises.com/lamp 🥳🥳

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Год назад

@@EmmaCruises i’ll have to buy one since I’m cruising in December and I have the inside cabin which was the only thing left. Thanks for recommending

@EmmaCruises Год назад

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Sounds good to me, hope you enjoy it! :-)

@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Год назад

@@EmmaCruises thanks :)

@brettgaunt6271 Год назад

@@EmmaCruises l

@jusadude7162 11 месяцев назад

Good to see there are cruisers who don’t need to do activities 24/7 the entire cruise but can just sleep in, enjoy the ship, and RELAX. I’ve cruised with friends who wanted to get up at 6a and go til midnight. I don’t want to need a vacation FROM my vacation! 😂 Love your videos👏🏼

@EmmaCruises 11 месяцев назад

Sounds exhausting!! 😂😂

@tinydegrave8786 6 месяцев назад

Yep! Do you need a travelcompagnon? 🤗😉

@billycorganschic Год назад

I love that the platform pink crocs were what made you feel comfortable with the other passengers. Meanwhile those were likely Balenciaga/crocs collab and they are over $1000 😂💕

@EmmaCruises Год назад

I’m gunna have to do my croc research. 😂😂😂😂😂

@bblvrable Год назад

When I first read this, I thought it was a joke, but it turns out that nope, these legit exist. They're only $850 though.

@billycorganschic Год назад

@@bblvrable only hahaha I mean at 850 practically free 😂

@bones1492 Год назад

Good thing Emma didn’t walk up to the Lady and casually whisper in her ear, “I really should thank you. I see they’ll let anyone cruise here….” LOL

@EmmaCruises Год назад

@@bones1492 🤣

@MaxL1999X Год назад

I have lived in scotland for 23 years and your british-ism is even new to me😅 I have never heard anyone call a baguette a French stick before 😅 every day is a school day

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hahaha, Englishism!! But then I’ve also had people from Canada saying they say it too 🤣❤️

@stormythelowcountrykitty7147 Год назад

I lived in Canada for many years and that was the standard term for French bread. Thanks again for a great channel!!

@AnthonyJerome Год назад

I've lived in England and Wales and I've never heard it either. 😅

@alexdavis5766 Год назад

Always a French stick in my house growing up

@gary5949 Год назад

Baguette for me, never heard it called a French Stick. I'm from North-West England.

@dhdavidholloway Год назад

It's nice to know that there are other people like yourself who are not afraid of saying that they are always trying to save money. Some people are ashamed to do this but let's face it, why spend money when you don't have to. Keep it up!!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thank you! 😁❤️

@sabrinamerrick1271 Год назад

nothing wrong with saving money. Do what feels right for you, friend!!!!

@therealjayseh 10 месяцев назад

Smart wealthy people are tight. They'll retain theirs. Loose pockets means you're trying to impress people. Wealthy people don't care what you think.

@matthewcromer5399 Год назад

As an American looking for a cruise that’s got a smaller crowd and a bit more of an upscale touch than is typical, your channel offers amazing reviews. It can be very difficult trying to dissect all the information scouring cruise lines yourself. Your unbiased reviews make my search so much easier.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@lydiamac3414 10 месяцев назад

@@EmmaCruises❤❤😅

@mandarinfox1813 3 месяца назад

What makes me sad is these are mostly all inclusive from the UK (understandably) but I’m in the US!

@Paul_Wetor Год назад

The silhouette paper cutting is amazing! Such a wonderful personalized souvenir (and it packs easily, too).

@EmmaCruises Год назад

So clever!! I don’t know what to do with it but I’ll find something. 😂

@-MacCat- Год назад

I am NOT a person that has enjoyed a cruise but I do like your style of reporting on this cruise. For those of us that are considering doing a cruise I believe that watching your channel would be very useful. Job very well done!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thank you! 😁❤️

@riskinhos Год назад

I dislike the style of reporting is boring AF it's just a person sitting and talking and showing footage. I enjoy cruises and wanted more information and this is a pain to watch. I just want the info in a good presented way.

@Porkthepie Год назад

@@riskinhos I enjoyed it, seems more personal than most of the bigger channels of this type

@superstarem Год назад

Same. never cruised or wanted to but sooo love watching these and kinda getting keen to try one :)

@mmusico48 Год назад

I’ve never been on a cruises either and I do agree it is a good video but it asures me that cruising is something I would not like

@margaretgreen9204 Год назад

I really love your videos! No blaring music to drown out the narrative. Your coverage and explanations are better than most. Personally, I couldn't travel in an inside cabin. My first cruise was in an outside cabin and having the window really helped not to feel claustraphobic. After my first balcony cabin, I could never go back.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thank you! 😁❤️

@amt7877 Год назад

I hate when RU-vidr put on music nonet are good better just to not add it

@mcren6781 Год назад

Wow how many feet from the water up would you say you were? I would want to be where it’s the darkest at night so I could see the stars out in the ocean. They should turn all the lights out on the deck after a certain time so you could get a view of the stars out on the dark ocean.

@scottlarson1548 Год назад

But the audio is at a very low volume.

@OmarKhanUK Год назад

This sounds EXACTLY like what I've been looking for. I've always been put off cruises due to the chaos and crowding.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

🥳🥳🥳

@owensmith7530 Год назад

You should consider Viking Ocean cruises too, no chaos and crowding on those either. Ships are a bit bigger with 960ish max passengers, but no inside cabins at all for passengers.

@alicedyment4219 Год назад

I love Azamara

@TechGorilla1987 Год назад

I'm pretty chuffed that I found your channel. I'd never do a cruise more than likely, but living them vicariously through you being that you're an articulate, well spoken young lady is perfectly enjoyable.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thank you! 😁❤️

@deioped Год назад

Why not? Are you deathly allergic to ships?

@colnagosuper Год назад

I heard Captain Karl in the background. He may be terribly unlucky. The last cruise we were on with him the debarkation port was relocated due to sea swells. The departure was delayed because a passenger broke her leg as the ramp was being pulled up. Some days later at sea a dryer caught fire. We lost another port at the Falklands because if weather. Our shuttle was yards from landing when the port was closed. Our third of the trip. It was a great cruise. A wonderful experience through the Chilean Fjords. The staff and leadership were up to the challenges. It was as Covid was about to shut down the industry. It seems He is still dodging the weather. To your point , luxury does not mean there will not be adventures. It just means it will be more comfortable and handled better. Great crew and officers at Azamara. It is more about experiences and travel than amusement park boat rides. We like it a lot.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Blimey ha ha!! He seemed like a lovely captain. 😀❤️

@larryshanbrom3724 Год назад

We, too, were on this sailing and absolutely loved it. It was our third Azamara cruise (but the first "short" one - the prior two were 15 and 14 days respectively). Unlike you, we have officially sworn off big cruise ships and have just booked two back to back sailings on the Azamara Quest for next fall - 9 nights Spain/Portugal followed by another 9 night transatlantic from Lisbon to Barbados. I think Azamara really fills a unique niche in cruising - a definitive cut about the mass market lines but not aspiring to be super high end. We love the size of the ships and the ability to easily meet (and continually be able to find!) people and make new friends.

@divajood 4 месяца назад

Hi Emma, I’m a travel advisor in the US and like to view your videos. Azamara is not a luxury cruise line. It was launched and branded as “up-market” rather than luxury. Their ships are similar to Oceania Cruise Line. Because you normally cruise primarily on mass market lines, this is a nice jump up. Small ship cruising is about destinations while mass market cruises are about the ship. This line is a bridge between the mass market lines and true luxury. I remember doing a ship inspection on this ship when it was still with Princess. I thought it was lovely, the layout was excellent. But isn’t at the level of Seabourn, Silverseas, Regent Seven Seas, or the recently reborn Crystal Cruises. Your point about value for money is excellent. With a budget or mass market cruise EVERYTHING is extra. By the time you disembark you have paid as much or more than on a cruise line like Azamara. I’m not opposed to mass market, in fact I think Royal Caribbean is outstanding for families and multi-generational families. As a travel professional I appreciate your reviews more than you realize.

@pixie706 4 месяца назад

So what is ultra luxury...... ?

@lwgolden1 Год назад

Hi Emma, We were on this cruise and loved it! Incidentally, 3 of the children on the cruise were part of the Captain's family, who were on the ship for the week. The Captain and his wife were delightful - his announcements were always more casual but informative than on most ships. Altho we were looking forward to Corsica, the change to Genoa was perfect. We loved Genoa--their aquarium was terrific. Your video brought back a lot of great memories. Don't know if you missed it, but our group of 6 dressed up for Halloween on the 31st. My wife was a flapper and I was a prisoner (a bootlegger who got caught). We've sailed on Azamara 7 times, and this was the best cruise with them. Food was great and service was wonderful.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hahaha I never saw you! That sounds amazing I love it. I didn’t even think about costumes before the trip: glad you enjoyed ❤🎉

@Chaotic_Pixie Год назад

I think its really nice that the Captain is allowed to bring his family on a trip once in a while. I've heard from some I know who've worked various cruise lines that they either actively discourage or outright don't allow family to cruise on the same ship you're working on because it might be "distracting".

@GunnerHillTX Год назад

@@Chaotic_Pixie I expect that's true for the rest of the crew. The captain is the captain... :)

@tpkyterooluebeck9224 Год назад

@@GunnerHillTX The captain might be THE captain, but he is not the owner of the cruise line, and the owner makes the rules and not the captain. Sorry!

@gailgeorge573 Год назад

We have sailed on Azamara 5 times! We loved the very friendly crew especially Eric and Capt Carl! Your review was spot on!

@charlesredick9424 Год назад

You were on an “R-Class” ship. In addition to Azamara there are 4 sailing with Oceania. Love their size-comfort factor. We’ve done over 100 days on them. They indeed port in city locations the bigger ships just dream about. We’ve been in the heart of many cities from Bangkok to St Petersburg. Love your videos.

@user-ot4ju8ky7q 3 месяца назад

Who else is obsessed with Emma's fox shirt? I love it so much.

@skylineuk1485 Год назад

We have done 12 cruises now one of which with Azamara Pursuit and the food and service was the best we have ever seen. Any problems will be sorted immediately and with no drama. The staff are fantastically friendly and very professional with it. The size of the ship can be an issue if you like to party late on but the experience itself on board is very good.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yess, so true. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@richardt5069 Год назад

Hi Emma. We were on this cruise! I saw you on the last couple of days - you were with your family and I didn’t want to disturb you. We’ve been on many Azamara cruises. This one wasn’t quite up to their usual standard, it felt like the ship wasn’t quite up to scratch; as you said the crew are simply fantastic! We had a great time and glad you did too!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hey Richard!! Ahh, never worry about disturbing me I'm not doing anything important ha ha. Interesting to hear your thoughts about the ship, glad you enjoyed it too :)

@NauticalNurseNancy Год назад

I like your video style how you are so well-spoken and insert selections of video clips into your retelling of your experience! Also love your frugal ways and how you have a grand time while not spending exuberant amounts! Thanks Emma!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks so much Nancy 😀❤️

@kathyf113 Год назад

Did she talk really fast or was it me?

@SextonSounds Год назад

Amazing! 820 pounds is really not expensive for a week long luxury cruise, especially for people from economically strong countries where typical monthly income is much more than that. I'm from an economically average country, but even I could afford it. I will opt for something even cheaper though, but this is an inspiration to consider a luxury cruise as well.

@naren2k6 Год назад

I cruised on Azamara Journey in Sept for a 12 day cruise around Greece, I booked a Balcony room, dont worry your shower was no larger then mine in this room. I enjoyed the service it was excellent, all inclusive is definitely great. We only had 510 passengers on this trip. Everything went smooth out of Athens. Great video

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Sounds good! 😁🥳

@frijoli9579 Год назад

I really loved the "hogging the loungers" comment. It shows that people will be people no matter their "class" or money.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yep haha 😂😂😂

@stevebeal73 Год назад

Great video, as usual. Re the 2 days in Amsterdam, your story reminds me of when my 2nd child was born. In 1983! The hospital had what they called a "48 hour discharge policy." Little Andrew entered the world at 11:45 in the morning and was discharged at 12: 30 lunchtime the next day. So 24 and three quarter hours discharge in his case, but as the stay included noon twice, the hospital counted it as 48 hours.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Blimey hahah 😂😂

@iginbltn3859 Год назад

We love your channel. The sour, unhappy jealous people who leave you comments (because they have nothing better to do) are the same ones who leave their books and towels on the sun loungers. Lol. Ignore their sad comments. Continue the good work you do!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hahah, so true!! Thanks for watching. 🥳👏🏼

@kylasbibi Год назад

Great review. Also with Azamara there is a laundry room to use at no charge and tips are included in your fare. Here in the US the tips are separate and are added on when it comes to other lines like HAL, RCCL, etc. We just sailed Azamara Quest on their Croatia intensive itinerary. Loved it!!!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Oh interesting!! Yesss I even did some ironing ha ha! Gasp! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@paulwinge4173 Год назад

Hi Emma! I totally agree that smaller ships are the way to go. We just finished a nine day cruise on the Viking Octantis. Due to its size (378 passengers) it was so easy to get around quickly and there was never a need for an elevator. We too wondered if we would fit in with the upscale crowd, but everyone was so nice. If you ever feeling like splurging give the Octantis or its sister ship, The Polaris, a try. (The submarine rides are worth the whole trip!)

@martinskesteris8664 Год назад

I love your fox outfit and the video is so good, as always! :) Such a complete insight and so exciting. You can absolutely include a bit more detail on the actual destinations and what there is to see there. If I owned a cruise line I would give you a free pass so you could travel nonstop and make lots of high quality content. Thank you for your dedication and last but not least - all the lovely Britishisms, so interesting to discover for non-native English speakers like myself!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Haha, Thank you! 😁❤️

@deweydjb Год назад

This would be a ship I may like. I actually stopped cruising because the ships keep getting bigger and more crowded (with more ways to upcharge you). My favorite cruise was actually a small Carnival ship.

@jmwilson3787 Год назад

You should try Viking Ocean cruise line. No one under 18 is aloud to cruise, very laid back, had some tours included, free WiFi, great SPA area. Small # of passengers and very casual. Did do a cruise as COVID ended and there were some problems, we went into Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile who were still trying to open back up, but we were welcomed with open arms.

@arribaficationwineho32 Год назад

We loved Renaissance which at the time held 100 passengers. They either went out of business or built mega cruisers which we avoided.

@JulieWallis1963 Год назад

There are plenty of smaller ships still cruising. I’ve loved P&O Aurora, Sky Princess, Disney Magic and am booked for Norwegian Sky. You stopped cruising for reasons but it wasn’t for the size of the ships Doug.

@sct4040 Год назад

I don’t go to the casino or even the shows, would prefer a quiet cruise like this.

@LQOTW Год назад

@@sct4040 I just took my first cruise in September. It was on a river boat out of Portland, OR going down the Columbia river. There were 98 passengers (I was cruising with my m-i-l) with the voyage centered around the Lewis and Clark expedition. There were many excursions, guest speakers, & entertainments of historical interest. It was a slower pace - which I welcomed as my m-i-l is 90 yrs old and we were new to the whole thing.

@luv2travel2000 Год назад

Great video! Concise & to the point. The budgeter in me was happy and has now made me consider a luxury cruise. We have only been on one cruise but we really loved it. Thank you so much.

@susanbrennan5511 Год назад

Reserving a lounger with Stanley Tucci’s book is ok by me. “Taste” was a phenomenal read.

@MrTeuf66 Год назад

We love your videos! You are truly amazing! Your advice has been spot on, and thank you for sharing your experiences. Keep Calm, and Cruise On!

@Tier1Citizen Год назад

Emma, your channel popped up in my feed one day because my wife and I were watching the Jane Austen mini-series adaptation of Emma. I'm glad that it did because your videos are very well done. It's evident that you spend a lot of time capturing a wide array of video to draw from. Also, you present very well and it's neat to see you in the comments section. Well done indeed!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hahah. Love that so much. 😂😂

@jonitouschner6040 Год назад

Emma is awesome

@DiabeticGameGuy Год назад

Yay! Glad you had a fun time, and I so enjoy your summaries of your cruises. We're definitely budget cruisers so your vids are likely our only way of seeing the fancier side. It's awesome though. I'm glad there are different levels for people with a variety of budgets.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yes! So true. A different cruise line for everybody. 😀❤️

@ckrardin Год назад

I love ❤your videos and reviews. Excellently edited and your post cruise reviews are much better than doing it while walking around the cruise. Great photography and narration. Thank you so much!🎉😊

@wallykramer7566 Год назад

Very thorough and nicely detailed coverage of all aspects of the experience! Thanks!

@luv2travel2000 Год назад

Have never heard of Azamara before, so thank you so much for sharing! I appreciated hearing your open and honest review as well as giving the pros and cons. Blessings. 🛐

@andrewberghout4370 Год назад

Thank you for posting this. I worked on this ship back in 2018 when it was with Princess doing the world cruise. It's so amazing to see the Pacific all glammed up. Also I agree the library into a bar hurts to see, I would hangout with guests and work on puzzles most sea days there.

@summerwinter4 Год назад

Thank you for sharing, it was very enjoyable!

@creativereindeer Год назад

Such an interesting video! Love your perspective and detailed review!! Thanks for your time and energy gone into this!

@roberthamilton9372 Год назад

Great job as usual. You are so entertaining and have almost convinced us to cruise. Keep up the good work and thanks!!!

@captainstablemdr113 Год назад

Hi Emma, what a great peek into this cruise line. Glad to hear the food was spectacular, both MDR and around the ship. Nice that you had realistic expectations going in and came away with a positive experience. Well Done!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks lots ❤️❤️

@JohninRosc Год назад

Brilliant video as usual Emma - you shoehorn so much information into every one.

@jaminegender5748 Год назад

Thank you! This looks like a fabulous cruise!

@gerardacronin334 Год назад

Thank you for this very helpful video, Emma! I recently completed a Mediterranean cruise on Odyssey of the Seas, which I enjoyed very much, but my one pet peeve was the time it took to leave on excursions. There are just so many people to manage on the big ships. I am looking forward to my Iceland cruise on Azamara Journey in summer 2023, when big crowds should not be an issue. I’m not looking forward to the tiny shower, though!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Haha, it’s worth it I promise!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@alans3023 Год назад

Thanks Emma. This is a really good review and the Azamara is exactly the kind of ship I like to cruise on. I'd not heard of this ship before but definitely would like to try her as I like the whole small ship thing and getting in close to interesting places (I have fond memories of CMV Discovery mooring in the heart of Bergen). I shall have to have a look at the Azamara's sailings for next year.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks Alan :)

@leighannebrown-pedersen7536 Год назад

I’ve had that alarm clock (or one like it) because I work night shift. Mine has a sunset and sunrise mode and I love it. Never thought of taking it on vacation and that’s a brilliant idea. Love your energy!

@grannyoffive1313 Год назад

Thank you for taking us along on the cruise!!!Also always wondered what a luxury line would be like… Thank you for this great video🚢

@drj6418 Год назад

Emma, as usual a complete review. Simply superb!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks so much ☺️❤️

@c208driver6 Год назад

Your videos are always so informative. You really cover all the questions people would typically want answers to. The editing is concise and to the point and not filled with a bunch of crap. And on top of it all you look amazing in that red dress.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks so much, I try my best! 😀❤️

@steeviem1835 Год назад

I live in Spain- Note - if you sail on a Sunday, there is not enough taxis to take to to the ships! Sundays- Barcelona (catalan) government only allows a quarter of driving services to run. So it delays arriving .

@5fold1purpose Год назад

Thank you Mary Poppins ❤

@barbarakhan5275 Год назад

Thanks for this! I wondered what sailing on Azamara was like. I am a travel advisor and I prefer a smaller ship. Seems like a good compromise with price being better than an ultra Lux ship, but still having many things you expect to find on a Lux ship.

@blisteringherb Год назад

So glad to hear your take on a luxury cruise! I’ve been wanting to go on Azamara for a while. Some of their sailings are very reasonably priced.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yeah! Surprisingly so. ❤️

@illinijoey7935 Год назад

Fantastic insight once again - thank you! 😎

@MK_Nay Год назад

Gosh, I love your channel. You are always so informative. Thank you!

@marionlepley2692 Год назад

We loved our Azamara cruise, it’s the best cruise line we have ever sailed with, and we had the same cruise director as you had, will definitely sail with them again 😊

@markt.3454 Год назад

Great review, Emma! Much different than what I would have expected. Thanks for opening my eyes!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks Mark 😀❤️

@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Год назад

You’ve reminded me of all the things I love about Azamara. I need to book another cruise with them! Thanks for the fantastic video.

@davidbaptiste4325 Год назад

Thanks for your video. It was so well done, narrated, and filmed. Your explanations were excellent and you spoke so well. Loved it. Thanks!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

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

@morgee1040 Год назад

Great informative review as always. Azamara is now on my list, thanks Miss Emma

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks ThankGod, your Christmas card is on the way!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@susanbolton-hk5yn 15 дней назад

It's on my list too.

@norfolkboy6935 Год назад

Glad you enjoyed Azamara Emma. We just popped into the Prime C to grab a standard glass of wine to take into the Atlas bar . Great video music & vibe that’s available to everyone. A really balanced view of Azamara. M&Y ❤🙏

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Ooo not a bad idea; weird though right?! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@annemadison7258 Год назад

Brilliant video. I'm going to have a look at the lamp and the cruise line.

@chaosknight73 Год назад

Thank you so much for this. I've always wondered about these Luxury lines. One more addition to the bucket list.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yeah! 😀❤️

@davidmchugh2512 Год назад

These ships are the perfect size for me, I spent about 4 years out of 5 that I worked on cruise ships on ships with less than 1,000 passengers. The trouble is for single people the smaller ships are way to expensive. Azamara Onward was originally Renaissances Three, on of 8 identical ships that were built to replace the existing smaller 8 ships that were built in two slightly different styles (first 4 the same, then 5 to 8 the same). I believe the remaining 7 sister ships to Onward are split between Oceania Cruises and Azamara. I know you like your trivia. Thank you for another splendid ship review . Oh a baguette is half or less than half or the size of a French stick.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Ha ha, Thank you! 😁❤️

@benfurness2604 Год назад

@@EmmaCruises They also all used to have a casino, and a bit more entertainment onboard too. I helped to build the casino on this ship, and worked the R4 when it ran it's cruises out of Tahiti. Sadly the R ships suffered due to 9:11, within a week the line went bankrupt, and the ships arrested in port.

@kenhardacre2139 Год назад

David just for your info Princess had one of the R class ships as Pacific Princess sailing out of Tahiti we did a30 night repositioner on her from Tahiti to Miami .Great cruise ..Easter island Pitcairn island Panama canal etc. I think she went to PO as the Adonia and we did a long round trip from Southampton around S America including the Amazon .as you say a nice size of ship. Happy memories 😊

@200andrewj Год назад

I took an Azamara cruise from Barcelona in 2014, it was the best cruise I have ever been on. They do a great job of keeping up with former customers, I still keep an eye out for new cruises they are offering even 8 years later. I was 32 in 2014 and I and my similarly aged friend and I were the youngest people on the cruise by a wide margin, which is something to keep in mind. Great video

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@kozzak80 Год назад

I love this detailed descriptions

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thank you! 😁❤️

@judybraden1553 Год назад

WOW! The alarm clock cool ... Keep up the good work!

@LoveStallion Год назад

The smallest cruise ship I've been on was in Ukraine on a ship that's designed for the ocean and the river. We went from Odesa to Crimea, then up to Kherson and up the Dnipro River. It was super tiny, with maybe 50 guests on the ship. Needless to say, there was no theater... or library... or open buffet. It was kinda awesome.

@Mergirl97 Год назад

Thank you for taking note of the gluten free options!!! That's always been one of the most challenging parts about traveling :)

@EmmaCruises Год назад

No problem. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@stevenkukene9970 Год назад

Always a delight Emma. ❤️. Now you got me thinking about a cruise line I never really considered before. Thank you!

@jamesdunlop8704 Год назад

I am glad that you have eventually gone on a smaller ship. Yes you get to know the crew better and the ship can get into ports the large ones cannot .Keep up the good work.

@singbike5832 Год назад

You definitely made me want to try Azamara, and it looks like you got a really good deal! While they are pricey, they have a fair amount of decently priced cruises, and it is nice to have so much included. I've looked at some of the ultra-luxury lines pricing, but they are astronomically expensive and definitely not something I could afford at this point. I've only taken 1 cruise, and it was with Norwegian. It was a massive ship, overly crowded and almost like a floating amusement park. I decided I never wanted to do a mega ship like that again.

@sallygall8044 Год назад

We have just returned from 8 nights on Onward. Our first time with Azamara. We had a really great time. The crew were fantastic as you mentioned, the included 'extras' were appreciated too. We'd never been smaller ship cruising either, only about 450 on our cruise, which was great for service levels but we did feel the choppy seas one night! We will definitely consider another Azamara trip in the future. Thanks for sharing your opinions. Heard about your upload from a fellow cruiser while we were onboard.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Ooo you did?! That’s awesome! Thanks to them for spreading the word. Glad you enjoyed 😀❤️

@jmpersonal2402 Год назад

another top review, thanks Emma... I also like smaller ships. My first trip was in 1965, P&O Arcadia... NZ to Fiji and we returned a month later - Tourist and "First Class".. Never forgotten as I was a little tacka!! Even the aircraft in those days had propellers

@AnaTravelstheworld Год назад

Luxury indeed 🔥🔥 glad you took us with you 😊

@ckrardin Год назад

Definitely agree that it’s not having a problem on a luxury cruise it’s more important how it’s handled! Only an aloof, out of touch “Karenish” person would think otherwise. As an IT consultant I always tell the customer, when/if something goes wrong and they start looking to blame, that lets focus on the resolution of the problem first and expedite getting back online! Usually they acquiesce, I promptly resolve the issue in a timely fashion and all is well again! 😊 Good for you!

@losfp Год назад

Our small ship cruise in Alaska (around 75 passengers!!) was the best cruise we've ever done, in 2007 for our honeymoon. Just something about the personalised service and greater flexibility makes the trip amazing. Unfortunately the cost has meant that we haven't been back on a small ship since, but we have done a number of cruises on larger ships. All of which we've loved of course.. but it will be great when the kids grow up, move out and we can pay for just two people again ;)

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Yesss, sounds amazing 🤩

@karybakk 3 месяца назад

We have that same alarm clock and it is wonderful! Great tip

@CodingAbroad Год назад

Finally some desserts I would actually eat!

@SNGJackie Год назад

So glad you got to experience small ship cruising! I always prefer the smaller ships over the larger ones.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

🥳🥳🥳

@jimdgrousedogs Год назад

Perfect timing. I'm headed to Italy for an Azamara cruise this month. I have never cruised with a luxury line so I am very interested in the differences. My original booking was for an obstructed oceanview, but have since been upgraded to nice balcony.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Oooo lovely!! ❤️❤️❤️

@leannegaddes1267 Год назад

I’ve been on both. Did Azamara in 2019. Its like going from a disney theme park to a classy wine bar. You will love it Jim. Enjoy the “white night”😀

@pmichael73 Год назад

Monaco is smaller than Central Park in New York.

@the-o5202 Год назад

Thank you for the content, Ms. Emma.

@LunasaGirl Год назад

Thank you, as always, for your detailed take on vegetarian options!! Much appreciated! ❤. (Also I really dug the library review- I feel like I am the odd person who actually pays attention to the cruise ship library. They’re very useful on sea days!)

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Haha, I love it 😀❤️

@belligirl21 Год назад

I don’t know if I would call Azamara a “Luxury” cruise, but it’s definitely upgraded from the standard RCL or Celebrity. I always enjoy your videos, thanks so much for this one 😊

@izzyrov5814 2 месяца назад

Based on my experience on Celebrity and Emma's review of Azamara. I think my experience on Celebrity is better. Is it really "upgraded" 🤔

@guimontag451 11 месяцев назад

Hi Emma, This is the first time i see any of your videos, I loved it!!!! thank you for your review, you bring to your videos this park of joy and smart laughing comments, I love it I am now one of your subscribers !!!

@missinterpreted4923 Год назад

Thanks, for a very comprehensive review!

@kevinmoore8780 Год назад

I have only done one cruise and am unlikely to do another unless it were a very small cruise that had some aspect of natural history as its focus. Yet I continue to watch your videos and enjoy your experiences on the ships. Part of it is your presentation style and your excitement, or not, about your experiences and how you take pleasure in some of the smaller aspects of your trip. BTW In Canada I've never heard "French stick". We call it baguette even in non-Francophone parts of the country.

@barbarakhan5275 Год назад

Azamara or a river cruise might be a good fit.

@genxx2724 Год назад

Baton seems more like “French stick”.

@frankpicillo9527 Год назад

Sooo glad you enjoyed!!! We cruised Onward in Sept. The Med.. we boarded in Ravenna it was quite fast!!. Not long at all! It was simply Amazing....we loved it ....the size....the intimacy of a smaller ship....the fact that everyone remembers you....the wine you like etc... the fact also that they stay longer in ports!! Wonderful cruise!! Hope to do it again next year!!!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

So glad you enjoyed it too 😀❤️

@jacquelineseabrooks7798 Год назад

Thank you for this Azamara Cruise review. As a seasoned cruiser, I will be checking out this cruise line since I’m getting back into it following a break for COVID. So while I absolutely will miss cruising on Crystal, Azamara sounds like it is right up my alley! Now it’s time to consider Asian and Australian itineraries. Thanks!!!

@chuckvee6408 Год назад

I've sailed on Azamara composed of 5 itineraries for a total of 70 nights. We've always have enjoyed our time and we particularly like the transpacific/transatlantic itineraries as we really enjoy the sea days. The food has been great and the staff terrific. We've seen and enjoyed some of the same staff members on different sailings and that really can enhance your experience. Our last Azamara cruise ended just before the COVID shutdowns began so we're really looking forward to our next 17-night Azamara cruise in January from Buenos Aire to the Strait of Magellan and back to Buenos Aires.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Oh wow! Amazing. ❤️

@marklines4396 Год назад

We are about to go on one of these R class ships with Oceania. My wife is worried about seasickness on a small ship. How was the motion for you?

@chuckvee6408 Год назад

@@marklines4396 You can certainly get into some heavy seas, most likely in Transpacific/Transatlantic itineraries (which we like). For those that are prone to motion sickness, many take Dramamine, obtain a patch, or chew on some ginger. Under such conditions, Azamara actually provide easy access to ginger. For me, I haven't had any problem with motion sickness. One suggestion is to book a stateroom in the center section which may reduce the amount of motion experienced. I believe the R-class ships do have stabilizers which work very well but nothing is perfect. I hope I haven't scared you because it's usually not a problem. Hope you have a grand time on your cruise...and no seasickness!

@EuropopTop Год назад

Thanks Emma. 2-time Azamara cruiser here. I would always go for a smaller ship. Those with 5,000 people on board just seems bizarre to me. We have had a couple of cruise ships around NZ full of Covid19 passengers so it is still a thing. Your reviews are great, can’t imagine how much work is involved!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Thanks so much, I love it so it’s fun but yes it’s a lot, I do all the scripting recording editing everything. 😅❤️

@EuropopTop Год назад

@@EmmaCruises your following is a tribute to your hard work. Glad you enjoyed the food on Azamara. So easy to overdo it lol

@phillipkoh3081 Год назад

Thank u this is informative a beautiful ship n nice tour ..

@user-dw8ud2hw5d Год назад

a wonderfully balanced and fair review. I enjoyed it very much and will now explore your other videos. Thank you

@cydneystephen2814 Год назад

Hey Emma. 645 passengers max? No casino or theater? A bar/food/coffee good enough for me 😂. 🥂🍾and a muster drill. Nice. That blueberry roll looked heavenly as you were panning across. Libraries are using small. No bar. This is a nice space. The quick snippet of your room looked nice. Looking forward to that video. You know. Didn’t know veggie hot dogs existed. Go Eric. Cruise director and skating entertainer. Glad not formal dress. 1 or 2 nights enough. Omg. That noise your door was making did sound like an airplane ✈️ about to take off. Great Vlog. Thanks so much and see you next video.

@EmmaCruises Год назад

Hahaha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@tiredlocke Год назад

I've never been on a cruise, but I have been curious to try one some day. The giant cruise ships turn me off, but what you describe of this one sounds like just what I would be looking for.

@stj971 Год назад

I worked on a cruise ship before the advent of those ginormous ships. They don't appeal to me at all.

@jamesvokral4934 Год назад

Check out Viking Ocean...

@johnallright6847 Год назад

Really enjoyed that video and now wouldn't be too worried about going on a cruise,well done.

@gwynethglas-brown9171 3 месяца назад

That was for sure a totally different experience Looked a lot of fun 😊. Love your Fox top so cute 🥰 Thank you for taking us along 😊 i am trying to catch up with lot of videos ( i had very bad flu last nearly 3 wks plus Didn’t get much notification from YT even though i am subscribed 🤷‍♀️. ) Have a Good week 🥰

@7horsefan970 Год назад

I've had my eye on a Seaborn cruise for a long time now. I don't like crowds so the larger cruise ships have never appealed to me. Had never heard of Azamara. Will check it out. Great video!

@EmmaCruises Год назад

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