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MSC Virtuosa Cruise: Embarkation Day

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 21K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 14:52
What This Creator Said
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OtherFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's embarkation day yay 14 months in the making can't wait

first impressions are really good it's got a good space it's a good sized balcony

the service here as well the people who work here are just phenomenal they're so helpful so knowledgeable

the mexican food here is just top notch you have to take my word for it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your cruise company's insurance requirements in advance
Attach luggage labels to avoid losing your bag
Use the cruise card activation points to add a debit or credit card

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervous about the COVID test and health restrictionsFollow the step-by-step process and trust the system; it took no more than 50 minutes

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you embark a cruise ship given current health restrictions?
QWhat are the first impressions of the MSC Virtuosa ship?
QWhat is the HOLA Mexican tapas restaurant like?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It’s my first MSC cruise ever! I’m cruising on the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship and it’s Embarkation Day. Not only is this my FIRST ever MSC cruise, it's one of the first cruises to sail out of the UK since the pandemic. Join me as I show you HOW you now embark a cruise ship given current health restrictions, as well as my first impressions of this huge ship, a peep in my cabin, and a review of HOLA, the Mexican tapas speciality restaurant on board! Don't forget to subscribe to be the FIRST to receive notifications about the remaining 5 vlogs in this series! You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram @travelblogjamie. #cruise #msc #virtuosa #travel #travelblogjamie