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CARNIVAL CRUISES EXCEL CLASS PROS AND CONS

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👁️ 549 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 1:06:54
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I love Shaq's chicken. I love I love the chicken. I haven't had a bad chicken sandwich from from that place yet.

The atrium on the Excel class is very I find it very cold. It's not warm and inviting.

The smallest ships you get that family what you're looking for coach you know giving for sure.

The Havana area is a really cool area, whether it's on XL class or whether it's on, you know, a Vista class ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Contact the maitre d' early to reserve the duck at Shebang as it requires 24 hours preparation.
Use the ice cream cones from the buffet to create your own midnight snack in your cabin.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a large shipSmaller ships are easier to navigate and less overwhelming for new cruisers.
Getting a good seat for showsArrive 20-30 minutes early for shows on Excel class ships due to seating issues.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of Carnival's Excel class ships compared to smaller ships?
QHow does the experience on Excel class ships differ from smaller Carnival ships?
QWhat are the best food options on Excel class ships?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston1 Happy Bacon
Miami3½ Happy Bacon
Tampa2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Is Bigger always better? Not necessarily, there are a lot of PROS with the Excel class of #carnivalcruise ‘s largest ships that include CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS, CARNIVAL CELEBRATION, and CARNIVAL JUBILEE myself along with Eric from North Shore Travelers, and possibly Cruise Life TV will discuss this LIVE Tuesday September 9th at 8pm Eastern Come hear what we think and share your own thoughts 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6077626022887424