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I Tried a 7 Day Cruise on a 24 Year Old Ship

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 76K views๐Ÿ“… 2 months agoโฑ๏ธ 16:35
What This Creator Said
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๐Ÿง Best for SoloCaribbean ยท Winter ยท 7 nightsFrom San JuanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I got seasick and the ship has a dated look, but I still think this is one of the best ships you can get on.

It's the kind of ship I point to as an example of why trying an older ship is totally worth it.

I was cruising solo on this without my family.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Pack medicines to be prepared for seasickness or other illnesses.
โœ“Go to the back of the Wind Jammer for less crowded seating and amazing views.
โœ“Consider older, smaller ships for value and unique itineraries.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing features from newer ships โ€” Focus on the itinerary and value, and manage expectations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs an older, smaller cruise ship worth it?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Brilliance of the Seas?
QHow to manage seasickness on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Aruba4 Happy Bacon
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San Juan3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Kurissau4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

I'm on a cruise ship you won't see in Royal Caribbean's commercials. It's one of the smallest ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet, and it's also one of the oldest. Brilliance of the Seas was built in 2002 and doesn't have the incredible features you'll find on Icon of the Seas. However, this is an inexpensive cruise that goes to places you can't usually visit. [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog