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I Took The World's Cheapest Solo Cruise!

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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 23:29
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Winter · 5 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm on board the cheapest cruise in the world so this Cruise it cost me Β£179 for five nights

the spaghetti was possibly the best spaghetti that I've ever had it was so nice

the Coliseum hardly anyone can see and the show it w it all right it was just dancers though I mean the costumes were all right yeah it weren't the best

I've only managed to win enough money to pay for this Cruise so the cruise is free

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Remind yourself that a cheap cruise means you get what you pay for
βœ“Book spa days on sea days, not port days, to avoid crowds
βœ“Use the secret milk cupboard in the buffet for vegan milk

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Vegan food options β€” Bring protein shakes; vegan options are limited in buffet
Getting ill from norovirus β€” Use handwashing stations, but note enforcement is lax

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the world's cheapest solo cruise worth it?
QWhat do you get for Β£30 a night on a cruise?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing with Costa Cruises?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity2 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1Β½ Sad BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconService Crew1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Happy BaconWater Park4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck2Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Palma de Mallorca2Β½ Happy Bacon
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I booked a ridiculously cheap cruise on Costa Smeralda. This is my first time cruising with Costa Cruises, so find out what I loved and hated about the ship and whether it was worth it or not. Want a cruise like this...? πŸ‘‰ Get my hand-picked cruise deals by email: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/subscribe/ πŸ‘‰Read my full review of this cruise: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/costa-smeralda-review/ About Cruise Mummy: My name’s Jenni and I’ve worked in the cruise industry since 2015. I was recently voted Favourite Cruise Travel Influencer at the 2023 Wave Awards. My goal is to help as many people as possible to make the most of their cruises and my cruise blog helps around 1 million people each month. If you’d like to contact me, my email address is jenni@cruisemummy.co.uk