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$65 MILLION Upgrade… For THIS? 🤔 Carnival Encounter Dry Dock Review

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👁️ 6K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 14:34
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Forget the free pizza, forget the free ice cream, and fix all the broken stuff.

They haven't listened to what people want. People want the pizza, the burgers, and the ice cream that is expected.

I think they've dropped the ball on that.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wait for the creator's firsthand review before making a decision on booking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat actually changed during the Carnival Encounter dry dock?
QDo the upgrades live up to the expectations of guests?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2 Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconCabin Suite1 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Carnival promised $65 million in upgrades during the dry dock of Carnival Encounter… but after seeing the ship post-refurbishment, cruisers are asking one big question: What actually changed? 🤔 In this video we take a closer look at the ship after dry dock to see what updates were made and whether the changes live up to the expectations many guests had. 🚢 What we cover in this video: • The visible changes after dry dock • Areas that look refreshed • What appears to be simple maintenance • Features cruisers were hoping for but didn’t see • Whether the $65 million upgrade feels noticeable Many passengers expected major updates, new venues, or big improvements… but was this really the case? Let me know what YOU think 👇 Do these changes feel like a $65M upgrade? If you love cruise news, ship updates, and honest cruise reviews, make sure you subscribe to Cruise Crazed Fam for more cruise content! 🚢💙