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DISAPPOINTING Luxury Cruise Ship Restaurant - Haven on the NCL Viva

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πŸ‘οΈ 10K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 14:27
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterraneanFrom IstanbulVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I feel much more comfortable going to eat at Chili's than at the restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel.

The biggest thing I've been noticing in the Haven restaurant is just that the service is not luxury.

For $10,000, I'm noticing it.

They just seem to be altogether poorly organized and somewhat confused.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Communicate dietary restrictions in advance to the cruise line.
βœ“Be prepared to ask multiple staff members for simple requests.
βœ“Consider if the luxury price point matches the service quality.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost for luxury experience not matching expectations β€” Be vocal about service issues and compare to standard dining experiences.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the service in the Haven restaurant on NCL Viva worth the premium price?
QWhat can travelers expect when dining in exclusive cruise ship areas?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

Good food, poor service on the NCL Viva cruise ship. We cruise from Istanbul to Athens in "the Haven" on the NCL Viva and it was not all that we thought it would be for the $10,000 price tag. Simple requests became very complicated, the service staff seemed confused, and orders were brought to the wrong tables, or missing items. Not what you would expect when you hear the word "luxury", right? #cruise #cruiseship #travel Get my NEW BOOK, "Places, Please!" on Amazon: Link for USA: https://amzn.to/49v7OCd Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qb5AAbSI9kcjptctjWs1g/join "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.