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Costa Smeralda - Episode 1 - Embarkation, Barcelona and Palma (Majorca)

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👁️ 5K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 11:11
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · Summer · 8 nightsFrom BarcelonaFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we finally went on our first cruise with costa cruisers due to the pandemic we have moved and rebooked this cruise five times

the ship looks amazing it's just it's just so different to what we've ever sailed before um but in a good way

dinner is a real event lasting an impressive four courses and the food was some of the best we've had in any main dining room

staff are friendly and lovely it's great

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the shuttle bus instead of walking to the ship from the port
Book a cabin with a balcony for a relaxing experience
Try the family-style buffet at Il Reggino for lunch

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Hectic embarkation processBe patient and allow extra time for check-in; staff are understanding
Language barriers on boardDon't worry; staff are friendly and will help clarify any issues

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to embark on a Costa cruise after pandemic rebookings?
QHow is the dining experience on Costa Smeralda?
QWhat activities are available for families with young kids?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconWater Park3 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
Palma (Majorca)3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Please watch: "Get Ready With Me for Embarkation Day 🛳️✨#grwm" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qu6AefU8KU --~-- After almost 2 years and 5 rebooking's (thanks to the Pandemic) we finally went on our Costa Smeralda Mediterranean cruise. Come with us as we travel to Barcelona and embark on our 8 night cruise. More content coming soon, with more daily vlogs including our excursions from Civitavecchia and Savona or check out our other Costa Smeralda videos including a full ship and cabin tour and also what our initial thoughts were post cruise. About us 👪 We are Justin, Tristan & Josh We started cruising in 2019 with a Norwegian Fjords cruise on P&O Britannia, we fell in love with the ship and cruising and quickly booked a further cruise in the summer on MSC Bellissima. We now have completely caught the bug and have over 9 cruises in the next 12 months... We love to travel and wanted to share our journeys with the world and they are our way of remembering the great times we’ve had a chance to share some of the tips and tricks we use when travelling as a family. Please checkout and subscribe to our channel by clicking the link and hitting the like button👍 Come and join us on Instagram for live updates 📷 http://instagram.com/cruisebuoys 🛍 http://cruise-buoys.creator-spring.com #cruise #costacruises #costasmeralda #cruiseship #cruising #cruiseship #cruisebuoys #cabintour #mediterraneancruise #westernmed #lgbtholiday #lgbtfamily #costacrociere #costacruceros #costacruzeiros #sensationalsmeralda #cruisebuoys #shipreview #cruisereview #cruiseshipreview #costareview #medcruise #cruiseitaly #finalborgo #noli #civitadibagnoragio #cruiselife #cruiseblogger #travel costacruisesoffical