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We Go FIRST CLASS on the World's NEWEST $1 billion Cruise Ship

Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 1.0M views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 58:10
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 9 nightsFrom TriesteVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

nothing on this trip is sponsored at all we paid for it all with our own money

the overall thought I would think is not good value for money

the cabin is really wonderful we really do love it

the menu it's just awful it's not big enough at all

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a nice balcony room and pay extra for Vibe Club access for an adults-only area
Be more demanding and ask for everything you want if staying in the Haven

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of Haven suiteConsider booking a balcony room with Vibe Club access instead to save money
Limited menu options in Haven restaurantBe aware menu doesn't change daily, limited choices for vegetarians or non-meat eaters

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Haven suite experience on Norwegian Viva worth the extra cost?
QWhat are the pros and cons of staying in the Haven on a new cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Sad BaconPool Deck2 Sad BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Split3½ Happy Bacon
Trieste3 Happy Bacon
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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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we board the world's newest and most extravagant $1 billion cruise ship on the Inaugural voyage! This time we stayed in a suite, but was it worth it? You may be shocked! We'll be your tour guides through the lavish interiors of the Norwegian Viva, with state-of-the-art amenities and the most stunning cruise suites. Get ready to be captivated by the sheer extravagance of this mega cruise ship! But after a week of being aboard, do we start to see things differently? Is shelling out lots of cash for a suite onboard the cruise ship a big waste of money? ------------ ⭐ Show your support and get exclusive access to videos, a live zoom chat, postcards, your name on our videos, and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 🚢 Book CHEAPER Shore Excursions with Viator (Affiliate link): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00089568&mcid=42383&medium=link ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy 📸 Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithbenanddavid 📖 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewith ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk --- 00:00 - Introduction: Setting Sail on an Unforgettable Journey 00:28 - Staying in Italy Before the Cruise 03:47 - A Surprise Birthday Upgrade 07:00 - Tour of the Haven 09:20 - Haven Suite Cabin Tour 17:45 - Lunch at Indulge Food Hall 19:00 - Exploring the Ship 25:00 - The Haven Experience: Benefits and Costs 28:25 - Dinner and Drinks at the Haven Restaurant 33:30 - Room Service on the Balcony 35:00 - Exploring Split in Croatia 37:30 - Lunch at the Haven Restaurant 39:00 - Relaxation and Refreshment: Pool and Sauna Time 42:00 - Los Lobos Specialty Mexican Restaurant 44:30 - The Haven Experience Review: Was It Worth It?