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My review of Diamond Princess in New Zealand 2025 Is a Princess Cruise Right for You?

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👁️ 3K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 5:20
What This Creator Said
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South_pacific · 14 nights

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

良いメダリオン技術から始めましょう。メダリオンシステムにより、食べ物や飲み物の注文と 部屋へのアクセスが信じられないほどスムーズになり、利便性が向上する未来的なタッチでした。

スタッフは素晴らしく、乗組員は 勤勉でフレンドリーで、いつでもサービスを手伝う準備ができていました。

食事の質は、 ロイヤルカリビアンやカーニバルアクティビティよりも質の高い食事が提供されていると思います。

古い船ですが、広くてリラックスできました。混雑しすぎているとは感じませんでした。

Creator's Tips & Advice

Medallion technology makes ordering and cabin access incredibly smooth.
Consider cabin size if traveling with more than two people, as it may feel cramped.
Be prepared for limited lunch options and no International Café.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size for multiple travelersBe prepared for cramped space if traveling with more than two people.
Limited lunch optionsExpect fewer choices, no International Café, and some venues closed initially.
Coffee qualityIf relying on good coffee, be prepared for disappointment with bad coffee.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Princess Cruise right for you?
QWhat are the good, bad, and ugly parts of a 14-day New Zealand cruise on Diamond Princess?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

🚢 Diamond Princess 14-Day Cruise Review: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! 🚢 Thinking about booking a cruise? Hold that thought! In this video, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered breakdown of our 14-day New Zealand adventure aboard the Diamond Princess. From the tech, entertainment, and food to the cabins, casino, and hidden fees, we’re covering it all—the good, the bad, and the ugly! ✅ What We Loved: Smooth Medallion Tech, amazing crew, plenty of hot tubs, and better food quality than Royal Caribbean & Carnival. ❌ What Fell Short: Small cabins, limited dining options, and late-night food struggles. 😬 What Was Ugly: Plumbing issues, bad desserts, casino frustrations, and an awkward gym setup. Should you book the Diamond Princess or look elsewhere? Watch now to find out! 🎥 👇 Drop a comment if you’ve sailed on this ship & share your experience! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more cruise reviews! #DiamondPrincess #CruiseReview #PrincessCruises #Cruising #TravelVlog #CruiseLife