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I Took my Friends on a CONTROVERSIAL Cruise Line | MSC Cruises

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 651K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 25:02
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👫 Best for GroupNorthern_europe · Fall · 6 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've had some great experiences with MSC in the past and some that definitely weren't so good

I often joke that MSC stands for the most sparkly cruise and I personally Love This Modern design

I'm having a great time and I haven't even been on board for 24 hours yet

MSC shows as may seem crazy and I did spend a lot of time on this Cruise thinking about what MSC could stand for

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Sort out dining times on board rather than before the cruise
✓Use the onboard machines to check your spending if the app isn't available
✓Consider the upgrade promotion for balcony cabins on older ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Picking a first cruise for someone else — Choose a modern ship with no strict dress codes and consider budget-friendly options
Table sharing with strangers — It can lead to a fantastic evening with lucky table mates

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MSC a good cruise line for first-timers?
QHow does the older MSC Preziosa compare to newer ships?
QWhat are the pros and cons of cruising in Northern Europe in October?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1½ Happy BaconDining Main½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bruges2 Happy Bacon
Top: Cruise express bus
Hamburg½ Happy Bacon
Top: MSC shuttle (11 Euros each)
Le Havre½ 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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YouTube Video Description↓

A couple of months ago, I was set a challenge. Two of my friends said that they’d like to come on a cruise with me and even though I’ve been cruising for years, picking a first cruise for somebody else, is not easy. The pressure was on because they were trusting me, not just with their money but also with their time. I knew that they wouldn’t like a formal cruise line or one with strict dress codes and I was pretty sure that they’d like a newer modern looking ship. Those things alone wouldn’t be too tricky, but I knew that we wanted to cruise from the UK and were looking to take this cruise on a tight budget. When I saw a 6 night MSC cruise advertised for £320 per person, I hoped that this would be the answer. Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks like a weekly podcast and early ad free access to videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4C8c3h9SKdkxnOwIAiHeA/join ▶ Weekly Updates: http://EmmaCruises.com/News ▶ Book a Cruise: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise/ Let’s Connect! ▶ https://EmmaCruises.com/SocialLinks *** ▶ Background World Map (Use Code EMMACRUISES For a Discount): https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises (Affiliate link) emma@emmacruises.com