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I WENT ON A REFURBISHED CRUISE SHIP

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Lee
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What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just arrived into Southampton with my wife to take a 7-day Spain and Portugal cruise.

But I think I might have had a misconception about what Royal Amplified, I think it's called, the refurbishment of Royal Caribbean ships is for.

The question is, can a nearly 20year-old cruise ship really compete with the newest ships out at sea?

But unfortunately, I've got to say, the food is just okay. It's not going to blow you away.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the Wind Jammer early for fresh food.
If you have a soft drinks package, use the refill stations.
On port days, get off in the morning and return by 1:30 PM to enjoy the decks.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin condition after refurbishmentDon't expect the cabin to be brand new; the refurbishment may not include cabin upgrades.
Weather impacting the cruise experienceThere are plenty of indoor activities, but outdoor entertainment may be cancelled.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan a nearly 20-year-old cruise ship compete with the newest ships?
QIs the Royal Amplified refurbishment worth it?
QWhat is the experience like on a refurbished ship with bad weather?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

I booked Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas after its Royal Amplification expecting a refreshed, modern cruise ship… but did they forget one of the most important parts? 👀 From the outside Liberty looks incredible — new features, amazing activities, slides, restaurants and everything you expect from a Royal Caribbean ship… but when I opened my cabin door, it felt like I had travelled back nearly 20 years. In this video I take you onboard the Royal Amplified Liberty of the Seas to find out what’s changed, what hasn’t, and whether the upgrades were actually enough. We check out: 🚢 The newly refreshed areas onboard 🛝 The Royal Caribbean activities & upgrades 🍽️ Food, bars and entertainment 🛏️ The cabins they DIDN’T amplify 🤔 Whether Liberty of the Seas is still worth booking Was I expecting too much… or should an “Amplified” cruise ship feel newer throughout? Let me know in the comments — would an older cabin bother you if the rest of the ship was upgraded? #LibertyOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseReview #RoyalAmplified #CruiseVlog