Marella Canaries Cruise Day 1 - Not the start we wanted!
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Which is best, PNO or Mela?
We've already been caught out by that and run up a bill of £7.90 already.
It's really nice to be back aboard Mela. We've not been on Mela for a couple of years.
I can say it was absolutely divine. So tasty.
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Join us for the first episode of our brand-new Marella cruise series as we set sail around the beautiful Canary Islands aboard Marella Explorer 2! This trip has a special twist — we’ve brought Si’s brother Matt along for his second ever cruise. Having previously sailed with P&O Cruises, Matt is on a mission to compare the two cruise lines and decide which one he prefers… Marella or P&O? Our adventure begins with our journey to Tenerife — but things don’t go quite to plan as we encounter unexpected delays and confusion with the new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) at the airport. 😬 Once onboard, we take you through the embarkation process, our first impressions after two years away from sailing with Marella Cruises, and that familiar “back on our favourite ship” feeling. We explore the buffet, share food and drinks menus (including the realities of the All Inclusive package), and start settling into cruise life with cocktails in hand. However, our first day takes a sudden turn when Matt becomes unexpectedly ill — forcing us to rethink our plans and raising difficult questions about how the rest of the holiday might unfold. This episode shows the reality of cruising when things don’t go smoothly, and how quickly plans can change at sea. 🚢 In this video: Travel day to Tenerife & EES airport issues Boarding and embarkation on Marella Explorer 2 First food & drinks onboard (buffet + menus) All Inclusive drinks package limitations Returning to Marella after 2 years Matt’s sudden illness & our cruise dilemmas How our first evening changed This is Part 1 of our Canary Islands cruise series — subscribe to follow the journey and see whether Matt ultimately prefers Marella or P&O! 👍 If you enjoy honest cruise vlogs, ship tours, and real travel experiences, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. #MarellaExplorer2 #CanaryIslandsCruise #CruiseVlog #MarellaCruises #POCruises #CruiseComparison Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Travel to Tenerife 00:56 The EES System 02:18 Embarkation 02:45 1st Cocktail 03:37 Drinks package surprise 04:21 Drinks package menus 05:10 Marketplace Buffet & Food Review 06:32 Matt taken ill 08:08 Entertainment programme