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Fussy Eaters Fall in Love with Dinner at Bora on Celebrity Xcel!

John & Louie’s Big Adventures
John & Louie’s Big Adventures
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👁️ 4K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 14:04
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We were heartbroken when Celebrity Xcel replaced the beloved BBQ restaurant with BORA.

We really loved it. We were very impressed and it was unexpected.

The food is I mean thumbs up.

It felt very special. And what was interesting I thought was um it's in the area of the rooftop top garden.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the weather before dining at Bora, as it can affect the experience.
Arrive early to enjoy the spritzer or Bloody Mary bar, if available.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Intimidated by eclectic menuAsk for simpler options like Caesar salad; the staff is accommodating.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the new Bora restaurant on Celebrity Xcel a good replacement for the BBQ restaurant?
QWhat is the dinner experience like at Bora on Celebrity Xcel?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bermuda3½ Happy Bacon
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

#Cruising  @celebritycruises #CelebrityCruises #celebrityxcel! #cruise ship! We were heartbroken when Celebrity Xcel replaced the beloved BBQ restaurant with BORA. But after experiencing this new specialty dining spot, we completely changed our minds. Here's our honest review of BORA dinner on Celebrity Xcel - and why BBQ fans might actually love this replacement. In this video, we take you through our entire BORA dinner experience on Celebrity Xcel, from our initial skepticism about losing the BBQ restaurant to discovering why this new Asian fusion concept works so well. We'll show you the ambiance, walk through the menu, taste every course, and give you our honest opinion on whether BORA is worth your specialty dining credit. Thank you to the channels that do fantastic work and continue to inspire us:  @ritzytravelguide   @Cruisewith   @theposhtravelblog   @Views-And-Queues   @WalkWithMeTim  https://youtu.be/erT8-70hW2Y?si=0cImwx-3MP9eGSwl https://youtu.be/VhwdvRX1fXo?si=oAaGJfm1DY2IW0Y_ https://youtu.be/Y93hdvcfiSY?si=ZAyfSjG_roi6PIKNl https://youtu.be/wTHMJu8vd08?si=LkW9-seBC7JAWJAd https://youtu.be/fAU0Q17P_Ps?si=blrU4XyTWZvwwFFP https://youtu.be/JI_04ufePvM?si=gl2PZd0QbdAmRSoP https://youtu.be/sl_ahXHMG_Q?si=1xQ6BKHbd25Cxquy https://youtu.be/WQCpumoq3R0?si=WG0G6vymWFzwIgby https://youtu.be/SMCBaOnKRqE?si=XtGSR3j-DWn11fq5 https://youtu.be/689tDKoj1Ls?si=wqloPu6Ph7ixdYC https://youtu.be/0m2H39OO1gA?si=dj-MmQi40BwNn4WG https://youtu.be/odsYMLC55hQ?si=853-DDc09LpFFfzO https://youtu.be/aZNEokgwSGY?si=UflZsUQlxCqgfp9I Join us on John and Louie's Big Adventure as we finally experience the brand new #celebrityxcel! This #cruisevlog captures our first #breakfast at one of the ship's exciting new restaurants, where we explore if the experience was truly #worthit. Come along for a taste of the amazing #food and the lively atmosphere aboard this incredible #cruise ship!