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Marella Cruise Canary Islands | Does It Match P&O?

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip Comparison✨Casual Creator
Other Β· WinterFrom BournemouthOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Which is best, PNO or Mela? So this is my brother Matt who had a great time on board PO Iona in the Norwegian fjords and is now trying Mela for the first time

The selection of what's included on the all-inclusive drinks menu is a lot less than we were last on Mela. We've already been caught out by that and run up a bill of Β£7.90 already.

Matt's not been well, so we've had to come on our own and so we came to the buffet. We were going to eat in the main dining room, but we've come to the buffet today.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Read the all-inclusive drinks menus carefully to avoid unexpected charges.
βœ“If feeling seasick, green apple (especially in a martini) can help.
βœ“Use local guides for excursions to gain better historical insight.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating new entry systems (EES) β€” Expect potential delays and convoluted processes at the airport.
Sea sickness β€” Try green apple to help with nausea.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich is better, P&O or Marella?
QWhat is it like to cruise with Marella in the Canary Islands?
QHow does the food and entertainment on Marella compare to P&O?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Arrecife, Lanzarote4 Happy Bacon
Corralejo, Fuerteventura3Β½ Happy Bacon
Funchal, Madeira4 Happy Bacon
Top: Monte Toboggan
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YouTube Video Description↓

Join us for a comparison of P&O and Marella, perfect for first time cruise tips! We feature scenes from a Marella cruise around the Canary Islands, showcasing why this wasn't the start to our holiday we wanted. We show our experiences on each of the islands visited and what life is like onboard a Marella cruise. See what we liked and what didnt live up to our experiences onboard P&O. At the end my brother Matt gives his honest comparison of his experiences on P&O and Marella. He's done one cruise on each cruise line and has a great perspective on which line would be best for first time cruisers. Discover which cruise ship experience might be best for you in this travel vlog, as we share our honest thoughts on these cruises. 🚒 Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr #cruisevlog #cruiseholidays #travel #travelvlog #marellaexplorer2 #cruisecomparison Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1