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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🥈Expert Creator
Mediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom GatwickVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We had a really good time but I wouldn't say it was as good as our last Mela cruise.

I'm not in a rush to go back on Discovery 2 anytime soon.

The food. I've never been on a cruise where food's consistently that piping hot everywhere you drink.

We definitely do Mela again. I'm not put off Mela.

Creator's Tips & Advice

For the itinerary with long excursions, pick one or the other and do the cruise again if possible.
If you can afford it, it's worth paying to pick your cabin number.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing a cruise line for a special occasionBook a tried-and-tested cruise line for anniversaries or birthdays to avoid disappointment.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the self-service laundry opening times on Sky Princess?
QHow do you handle being recognized by people while filming?
QWhich Mela ship would you recommend for a first-time Mela cruiser?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconShip Condition½ Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconGroup Cruise4 Happy BaconBooking Process3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

La Spezia4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour with food
Rome4 Happy Bacon
Top: Rome city excursion
San Ramo3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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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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