I Tried a Cruise on a MEGASHIP and Then Her Smaller Sister

Questions: - I prefer the atrium of Ventura; - I prefer the cabin of Iona; - I prefer a busier cruise with more choices; - I’m happy to walk long distances; - I prefer only one formal night per week

I'm probably one of your younger viewers at 15 years old but I have cruised almost every year of my life (apart from covid) at least once, my first ever being the P, and O Aurora, before I was even a year old to the canary Islands. We have been a few times on the Ventura and Aurora and Celebrity Ships and we love the older P and O ships. One of the Aurora's final cruises before becoming adults only was to the canary islands and we couldn't refuse. I remember Sailing away from madeira at sunset with dolphins chasing the boat. I think that it's sad that smaller ships are getting fazed out because sometimes it's nice to go on a bit of a more quieter holiday. Personally, I think that smaller ships like the Ventura give a much larger feeling of community on the ship and you meet so many different people and get to know them and I don't think you get that on larger ships. You probably won't see this but I just thought I would share my opinion from a younger persons perspective who is quite active but isn't a fan of the 'glory' of the larger ships if it makes sense which it may well not 😂

It’s crazy to me to hear Ventura being described as a “tiny” or small cruise ship. I would consider Ventura to be an average sized ship. When she was released she was considered a huge mega ship like the Iona is now. I was 12 years old and took a cruise in May 2008 on Ventura in her maiden season. Seems so crazy that she’s now an older ship 😊 I feel old!!

Sparkles are great and so well deserved for the 100K subs, just absolutely wonderful. I always prefer a smaller ship, those in the 900 to 1200 range and that usually means some of the luxury ships at a higher price. I find that they have 4 to 5 specialty restaurants and many entertainment venues as well and I don't need splash zones, skating rinks, water slides, go carts or roller coasters.

We're "destination" cruisers. As smaller ships can get to more places than bigger ships, they are our preference. Looks don't much matter to us as long as the ship is clean and in good repair.

I loved the smaller P&O ships and had cruised on Oriana several times. Strange hearing Ventura described as small!

I honestly prefer the smaller ships. I love formal nights! At home I just don’t have formal opportunities. I enjoy cruises that give me the opportunity to play dress up

100,000!! Yes! You deserve all the sparkles you want, what an awesome job you are doing here! Congratulations Emma!!

Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈 on. 100,000!

When I choose a ship, I always look at their spa. I'm all about spas with pools in them. Like NCLs newer classes. My favorite ship thus far is the Escape (for big) and then the Dawn (for small). Same with CCL. I really enjoyed the Carnival Breeze, which is a modest sized ship with a brilliant spa. I feel like I'm one of the few that cruises for ship rather than destinations.

I would always choose a smaller ship if possible, if only for the increased chance of finding some quiet and peaceful spots to enjoy. And even the smaller ships have plenty of "pottering" opportunities. Congrats on 100K, that's a great milestone!

Emma, in the US, we “putter” around (same meaning). Somewhere in the Atlantic, the “o” was changed to a “u.”

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Hello! New to the channel. It’s awesome to hear that you hit 3 million views!! Keep up the hard work 🔥

Congratulations!!! 100K of us subscribers!! Great to have you in the 100 K club! David

I really enjoy your videos Emma. Thank you. What makes me smile. Your hair kept moving position. On your left shoulder, then right shoulder, then flowing straight down. You are making sure we are all paying attention. Always great videos. Take care.

Loved the sparkly Dress! ❤️😍 Very fitting for the 100k celebration! Thanks for comparing Iona as I’m more than sure I won’t be getting on that cruise line anytime soon.. IMO it would depend on the trip planned in which I wld prefer.. I don’t mind walking, keeping it low key or having tons to choose from, formal or non is not a big deal to me as well. Kinda like seeing ppl get ‘proper’ for dinner/special occasions.. ‘Puttering’ around is a luxury that most take for granted.. Wish I could do more of it.. I’d even call it Pottering 😉🤗 Much Love from WI

Great video !!!!

Thanks Dear Emma God Bless You 🙏

I took my 1st ever cruise 3 weeks ago on Ventura and was blown away about how good it was, how big it felt and the stunning value. But you call this the small ship?! Now I can't wait to try Iona to see a really big ship! 🥰