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Is an old cruise ship going to be disappointing?

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👁️ 7K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 25:10

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Freedom of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🏅Authority Creator

Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

will I be disappointed if I go on an older, smaller, less new cruise ship out there

The answer is yes and no. It really depends on your perspective.

you're probably going to pay less for a smaller older ship

where the ship goes is arguably even more important than what the ship has to offer

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research the ship's amenities and features before booking to set proper expectations.

✓Consider the itinerary destination as more important than the ship's age or size.

✓If a specific feature is make-or-break for you, choose a ship that has it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disappointment with an older ship compared to a new one — Set the right expectations and research what the ship offers; it can still provide a wonderful vacation.

Lack of activities for kids on older ships — Check if the ship has features like splashaway bay; if not, consider a different ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill I be disappointed if I go on an older, smaller cruise ship?

QHow does My Time dining work on Royal Caribbean?

QWhat are the rules for bringing wine on board?

QWill Royal Caribbean replace a cancelled port with another port instead of a sea day?

QIs 'Hero of the Seas' the name of the next Icon-class ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconKids Family½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program1 Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral2 Happy Bacon

Port Miami1 Happy Bacon

Labadee1 Sad Bacon

How to read the Trip Bacon Score

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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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