Well we’ve just binge watched this 4 part series. We are doing this cruise on Aurora this year so good to see how it went for you. Looked fab though. Shame about the shoes Pearl! Great packing Brian as always. Hope you have had a lovely time this week on Ventura again x
Hi Mandy , it was great we had a fantastic time especially Split and Kotor . Pearl is an expert shoe destroyer, and I am an expert packer 😂 We had a great family time on Ventura, and loved Amsterdam again , especially as we beat Holland in the football. Thanks very much for watching all those vlogs Mandy , you deserve a lie down now . Have a great time on Aurora.XX👋👋❤️
Thanks Pete , glad you liked them, definitely want to hear from the bridge when it’s really rough . Helps put your mind at rest . Have a wonderful time on Iona she is a great ship . 👋👋👍
Well, that was short this time. It seems this one wasn't as good as some of the other trips. Food wise you really had some issues. I still get a kick out of you all eating beans with your breakfast, it does look good, and I do like them, but give me biscuits and gravy. You both are very good sailors. I'm not sure how well I would have done. I hope you both are well. Seems this winter has been hard on a lot of people, and a little wetter then we expected, but still not much snow. I'm going to miss talking to you. Hope you all will have a new adventure soon. I'm well, and hope it stays that way. Brian, I liked that shirt, and tell Pearl I'm sad about her shoes. I dislike buying shoes! Take care, and God bless!
Hi Rene , hope all is well with you , and hope your Granddaughter is feeling better. This was only a 5 night cruise just to celebrate New Year. It wasn’t the best one that we have done but we did enjoy Amsterdam and of course New Year’s celebration. Beans are a staple for breakfast in the UK 🇬🇧 but I would give biscuits and gravy a try .I think we are getting used to the rough seas now and we felt fine all through the cruise. We are having a spell of mild weather at the moment. At least it saves us some money with the gas and electricity.Glad you liked the shirt Rene I will definitely take it on the next one now . As for Pearls shoes they fell apart after getting soaked on New Years Eve . We are off next to the Caribbean so the first video should be early March . We always look forward to hearing from you , my Daughter always asks has Rene commented yet . Take care , stay safe and will hear from you soon . Lots of love Pearl & Brian X
Hi Yvonne , that’s great to hear glad you enjoyed it . Pearl will be well pleased that you loved her dresses . Thank you very much for watching and taking time to comment XX
Rough seas indeed! Discovered your channel (subscribed) while editing my own next Vlog episode, lol.. The Beach House looked good- friends of ours who live in the UK love Sindhu as well. Very much ready to try P&O for the first time (this May).
Hi Guys , thank you very much for subscribing, will return the favour. We found the Beech House on Ventura to be one of our favourites as well as Sindhu . Hope you have a good experience on Aurora.👋
Oops I got it wrong it's Arcadia for New Year! Must of been cause I booked Aurora yesterday for next March to Norway. Glad you had a lovely time with the family. You two are ace! X
Oh I thought it might be the wine 🤣 You have plenty to look forward to then . It all sounds great especially cruising over New year , and the Fjords are always beautiful how ever the weather. We had a great time , a bit restricted with 4 grandkids but it was great having them along to see if they liked being on a ship . Thanks Mandy take care .XX❤️👋👋
Hi Brain and Pearl hope you are well.. love your volgs and me and Kate was so pleased that you mentioned us .. and looking forward to your next adventures .. take care Daniel and Kate xx
Hi Daniel and Kate , it was great meeting you both onboard. We were really pleased to mention you in our silly vlogs . Next time we will get that photo done . Next one will be early March as we are off to the Caribbean. XX
thanks for the reply.. and I am sure you both will have a great time in the Caribbean and you to are so funny and don’t take things so seriously.. that’s why your volgs are so good..xx
Hi Sandra , thank you so much for those lovely comments, really good to hear that you enjoy them . Off to the Caribbean soon so next vlog should be early March . Thanks again for watching and sticking with us ❤️❤️xxxx
Hi Marlene , thank you very much that’s lovely to hear . We should be back early March with our Caribbean adventures. Thank you very much for continuing to watch. Take care ❤️ Pearl and Brian XX
This sea day was just like our one on Ventura with a tilting ship!! Love that captains voice! Did you get to Primark Pearl? I went in Amsterdam to as forget something 😂😂
Hi Guys , that sea was really rough , Pearl was having trouble walking straight and that was without any Pinot 🥂. It did make the cruise that little bit more exciting . Yes she found a Primark 😫😫 4 floors to look around 😡. Thanks for watching guys and the great comments 🙏👋👋❤️❤️
Hi Pearl and Brian! Hope you are both keeping well! Another fantastic video! Sorry to hear about Ghent but good excuse to book another cruise (not that we need one ay! )🎉🍾🥂 Brian that martini looks great! Not Brooke Bond must be Basildon Bond as we live in Essex 😂😅 take care Lisa and Pete
Hi Lisa & Pete, thank you very much. We are both fine thank you hope you are both well . Yeah it was a shame about Ghent but when we saw how rough it became then we did understand . Oh yeah I never thought of Basildon Bond 😂 a bit slow there . I did leave myself open to a put me down from Pearl .😂😂. Nice to hear from you take care . Pearl &. Brian xx
back again to finish the vid. The breakfast you had with the sausage looked rank, blimey the sea was rough. Pearl trying to walk when the ship was leaning over was a hoot, and she hadn't had a drink! And the African shirt comment🤣 So how long till the next trip we all ask???
Hi Glenda welcome back hope you had a great kip . You can see why we missed a port when you see how rough it got . I couldn’t tell the difference with Pearl walking she always looks like that 😂. Pearl said I shouldn’t have made the comment about the shirt as I may have offended someone.😩. So our next one starts in a few weeks, we are off to the Caribbean on P&O Arvia. First time for us so we are very excited. First vlog should be out early March . Thanks for coming back for more , we really do appreciate it and always look forward to your feedback. Take care Glenda ❤️xx
Arr Pearl looked beautiful in the queen Anne chair with the Christmas tree behind her 🌲. That would have made a lovely picture . Not sure i liked Ventura 😕 🫣. The food didnt look too good at breakfast 🤔 especially the toast that you could build houses with 😂🤣. It all looked abit dated on board same as when we were on Arcadia they had buckets in the hallways collecting water from all the leaks 😮.lol . Definitely a big difference from the new ships 🚢. As you can see i'm working backwards through your videos 😊😊. Take care both of you ❤😊😊😊😊x
Good Evening, Amanda, I did get a picture funny enough, it was the perfect location. Although we really enjoyed our time on Ventura especially Amsterdam and New year it wasn’t our most favourite of ships . Saying that we are taking the family and Grandkids on it in July . Just a 4 nighter , some of them have never cruised before so it’s a little taster for them . Definitely dated , that is unbelievable having buckets to catch all the leaks. 😱 Thanks for working your way through all those vlogs Amanda, you may need a stiff drink afterwards 🍸😂😂. Have a great week.❤️Xx👋
Hi Pearl & Brian, just finally managed to get last nights vlog watched, we did try to watch a bit when we got in last night but the wine made me go to sleep!! 😱🤣 It’s such a shame you couldn’t get tickets for Anne Frank house 😔 Now then what I want to know is, did Pearl manage to get a new belt? Did you find a primarni??! 😂 I absolutely laughed out loud when you dubbed in about Pearl with her water bottle and going in search of remnants of half drunk glasses of wine 😂😂 I loved the princess & stud ducks at the duck shop! We really enjoyed all 55 minutes and can’t wait to watch your Caribbean travels, is that on a cruise? Take care, enjoy your week and thank you for the entertainment Love Al 😊 xxx
Hi Al , first of all we hope you enjoyed your dinner do yesterday and I know very well the effects of the wine .😂 Yes she did manage to get herself a belt , I did tell her to say Harrods not Primark 😂 I had to improvise with the bit that I dubbed over as when I was editing there was no sound 😩. They do like a duck shop in Amsterdam and I knew Pearl would want to have a little look 🐥 Yes we are on P&O Arvia for the Caribbean cruise and we are really looking forward to it . Thanks for taking the time to watch this marathon vlog . Also thank you for always supporting us with your positive comments. See you again in March ❤️ Pearl & Brian xx
Great vlog again! You both are a breath of fresh air, love your banter 😁 can’t wait for the next episodes 😉 have a wonderful time on your next cruise 🚢☀️🛫⚓️🏖️
Hi Denise, that is so nice of you to say , we are really pleased that you enjoy them . Should be back in early March with our Caribbean adventures. Thank you again and thanks for the great comments . X👋👋
Hi Martin 😂 thank you mate we do appreciate it . Was a bit longer than normal but tried to combine two days because of the cancelled port . Thank you very much for watching 👋👍
Hi Alan , hope you are well and Sharon is still improving. We came back from the Caribbean on Sunday morning. We have been on Arvia for two weeks. It was cold and frosty when we landed at Gatwick.
Ì roared at Pearl being annoyed at a drink being left on the pavement. I've never been to Amsterdam in the new year, so was surprised at the mess, but it is new year..... its a shame you didn't get into Anne Franks house, it's amazing. ive only watched half of your vid, but i need to go to bed!!!!!! catch you tomorrow peeps🥰🥰🥰
Hi Glenda ,she was mortified that someone could be so wasteful 😂 . We were surprised with the mess as well , only because when we have been to London for New Year they are out cleaning very early .Bit of a long one this week so you have done well to get that far through it . Thanks For watching Glenda and have a nice kip .xx ❤️
Hi Sue , thank you , the next ones should be out beginning of March. As we are off to the Caribbean in a few weeks. Really appreciate you watching our silly vlogs .Thank you XX👋
Hi Kate , sorry to take so long to reply, we have been away. Thank you for finding our channel. Glad you enjoyed the trip to Amsterdam. Because I hadn’t turned the microphones on I decided to add some commentary to that particular scene. Of course I was only pulling Pearls leg concerning her filling up her bottle with left over alcohol . Really appreciate you watching and hopefully you will enjoy our future trips .xx
Hi Senseicads, great to hear from you again. That pool certainly showed how much the ship was leaning to Starboard. We were obviously disappointed with missing Ghent but you could understand why . Luckily our insurance did cover any missed ports . Thanks again for watching . 👋
Hi Kathy , thank you it’s nice when people notice that sort of thing . Just gutted we couldn’t get tickets. Thank you for watching and we do appreciate the comments.XX
I was on P&O aurora at the same time I believe we were both meant alongside in Belgium we had to cancel the port of call as well due to bad weather what happened on our ship loader people were moaning because they had excursions and they thought they wouldn't get their money back they were swearing at the reception they obviously don't understand the dangers to bring a ship alongside during bad weather conditions but apart from that it was a good cruise and amazing video from you both hope you're both well😊
Hi Jackson , we are both fine thank you very much . We have had other comments from people who were on Aurora . We were disappointed that we couldn’t get into Zeebrugge but when you see how rough the seas were it was easy to understand. We are shocked that passengers would speak to staff in that manner. Thank you very much for watching the vlog and thank you for your kind comments. 👋
@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 I was disappointed too we couldn't talk but at the end of the day the captain's duties is to keep Us safe and his ship so I completely understand why but I just don't understand why people would talk to the receptionist the way that they have been I mean I've done motor cruises before to the Mediterranean on Iona and Avia I've never experienced anything like this before people's attitude sometimes can be disgusting but as I always say I respect the decision from the captain because they don't like to cancel ports of call neither but apart from that I watched your videos from the beginning and that's what got me into cruising now it's in my blood I've already booked my next voyage
People can be so strange at times , however disappointed you are you should never take it out on the staff . Glad you are enjoying your cruising , it does get you in the end . I didn’t particularly enjoy our very first one but gave it another go and now I really look forward to it. Thank you for watching our vlogs we do appreciate it . Take care and enjoy your next cruising adventure.👋
Hi Alan , that is such fantastic news we bet you are so happy that she is coming home . Send Sharon our best wishes and hopefully you can get yourselves on another cruise soon. 👋👋
@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 we were told that Sharon would be in hospital for 4 to 5 months so we cancelled our two trips for May. So next not until October unless we find a good deal))
@@allan8388 Hi Alan , well it’s a shame about your cancelled trips , but a great bonus about Sharon . Hopefully you can maybe find something else in between. Hope you are both well .👋
Hi Emily , we have seen videos on Aurora and saw that you had the same problems. Hope the weather Didn’t stop you having a great time . Thank you very much for watching X
Hi Shez &Pete , Awe thank you that is lovely to hear. A bit of a long one this time … apologies 😩. We are off to the Caribbean next , look at us jet setters, so the next one should be early March . Take care , thanks for watching and of course the kind comments 👋👋
We was also on the Ventura at the same time. Our first P&O cruise …. We will never go on P&O again. The food was dreadful. Amongst waiting for drinks for over 1 hour. The main dining room was terrible. My works canteen is far more superior!!! Enough said. 😢
Hi David , unfortunately we have to agree with nearly everything you have said .They have certainly deteriorated. Unfortunately we have a number of cruises booked with them so fingers crossed standards start improving. Drinks wait time is the reason we always tell people to avoid the drinks package. Really appreciate you watching and commenting and hope what ever cruise line you go on next that you have a better experience. Pearl & Brian 👋
@@pearlandbrianstripsandadve8619 we been on RCL a few times and Carnival. No comparison. Dining room experience with these cruise lines are far superior.
Yeah we have been with Princess a number of times and are on the Sun Princess next year … if it gets built .. P&O will lose a lot of customers if they don’t improve.
Food and service really did look poor, when we went on Azura the buffet was very poor. To not be able to get a drink is Terrible though. Ii did enjoy this series though, think we have done all your cruise ones in a week😂 Been fun and look forward to your May cruise. All the best.
Hi Lorna , how nice thank you . So good when you hear that people are watching in other parts of the world. Glad you enjoy them and thanks again it really is much appreciated. X
Hi Steve , we normally book direct and are booked up until 2026 . We like to choose our own area and room where possible. But always open to getting things a bit cheaper.