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👁️ 376 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 1:05:41
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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We absolutely love Mela and we'll talk about our Princess cruise very shortly.

I'm a little bit frustrated with the pre cruise procedure, but we'll explain why in a minute.

The badges have been fantastic. They're going really well.

We love Mela because of how they are now. You know the ships are smaller. Um the the old ethos is fun. They're good value.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research each port before your cruise to plan excursions and avoid burnout.
✓If cruising from the UK to the Schengen Area, you do not need to complete the EU EES form.
✓Check the Marella website for solo traveler discount codes, such as 'solo150'.
✓If you get the Marella app, it will remind you two days before departure to complete any required forms for the Dominican Republic.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost on large ships — Prefer smaller ships for easier navigation; research the ship layout beforehand.
Finding good value for solo cruisers — Look for discount codes on cruise line websites and consider shorter cruises with lines like Ambassador or MSC.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does the new EU EES (Entry/Exit System) affect UK travellers cruising to the Schengen Area?
QWhat are the current news and bargains in the cruising world?
QWhat is happening with Marella Cruises' 'lost' new ships?
QHow can solo cruisers find good deals?
QWhat should first-time cruisers know about excursions and onboard spending?

Topics Covered

Booking Process3½ Sad BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconDining Specialty2½ Sad BaconDrink Package3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dominica4 Happy Bacon
Top: River rafting in tubes
Grenada3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Water taxi to Grand Beach ($10 return)
Hamburg1½ Sad Bacon
Top: Berlin excursion ($500 per person)
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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🚢 LIVE TONIGHT — Sunday 5th October 2025 | 7PM (UK Time) Join Mida Travel, Mike, and Dave for another fun-filled live stream all about cruising — with a special focus on Marella Cruises! 🎙️ What we'll be talking about: The latest cruise news and bargains Updates on the Marella Cruises fleet Our upcoming cruise with Princess Cruises What’s happening with Marella’s “lost” new ships A guide to the new EU EES (Entry/Exit System) and how it affects UK travellers cruising to the Schengen Area 💬 LIVE Q&A: Got questions about cruising? Ask us live! Whether you’re a Marella fan, a first-time cruiser, or just cruise-curious, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Don’t be shy — come say hi in the chat! We love talking about our favourite topic: cruising – especially with Marella. 🔔 Set your reminder now and join us LIVE! #CruiseLive #MarellaCruises #CruiseNews #CruiseDeals #PrincessCruises #EES #TravelNews #UKCruising 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5973514810425344