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I Took The First Cruise Since The COVID Cruising Shutdown

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👁️ 425K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 25:53
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Northern_europe · 4 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i have never been more nervous for a cruise i thought i had done my research i've been researching cruising for the last year but i didn't know if i personally would feel safe on the ship

the cruise ship may be a bit ghostly quiet it only had a thousand passengers on board and because everybody had all-inclusive drinks i didn't know if it might turn into a bit of a booze cruise

i felt really safe with that a lot safer than i would just walking down the street at home

the buffet is still there the food is still fantastic and i think it's a better process than it was before all of this happened

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask for a paper menu if you don't want to use your phone
Pre-book a dining package for specialty restaurants for a better rate
Check the schedule for water slides and ropes course as they have limited open times

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling safe on the ship with social distancing and masksThe crew ensures safety, and everyone had a negative test before boarding
The cruise ship being too quiet with reduced passengersThe atmosphere was still friendly and everyone was happy to be back

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise after the COVID shutdown?
QHow have safety procedures changed on MSC Virtuosa?
QWhat is the atmosphere like on a cruise with reduced passenger capacity?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy Bacon

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Portland1 Happy Bacon
Top: Organized excursion in Portland
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YouTube Video Description

I thought I knew what to expect when it came to my first cruise after Covid. I'd done my research but nothing prepared me for what it was like to really be back on a cruise after so long. A lot has changed! Come with me as we take a 4-night cruise on board the brand new MSC Virtuosa. The cruise leaves the UK and is only for British guests. Timestamps: 00:00 Why This Cruise? 00:30 Cruise Concerns 01:00 Embarkating the MSC Virtuosa 02:55 Inside Cabin 04:10 Muster Drill - How Does it Work Now? 05:20 Sail Away and Filming With a TV crew 06:10 Masking Wearing 08:10 Onboard Dining 08:30 Digital Menus 10:25 Food Quality 11:10 Socialising Onboard 13:30 Onboard Spaces 14:30 Buffet with Covid Regulations 16:15 Crew 16:50 The Yacht Club 18:00 Onboard Theatre Shows 19:05 Rob the Robot Bartender 20:10 Extra Cost Entertainment 20:50 Included Drinks 21:35 MSC Wristbands 21:55 Indochine, Speciality Restaurant 22:50 Matching Loyalty Statuses With MSC 23:10 Booking Dining Packages 23:40 Visiting Portland, Dorset - Organised Excursions 24:30 Ropes Course and Waterslides Channels Mentioned: Cruise Monkeys - https://www.youtube.com/c/cruisemonkeys Cruise Buoys - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb91DRPlyE2lUPUDnkrvwZQ Cruising Pete - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJMAMRvjBdN5ZR8rU1yh1g ▶ Stay up to date: http://EmmaCruises.com/News ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise/ *** ▶ Background World Map (Use Code EMMACRUISES For a Discount): https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises ▶ Daylight Lamp: https://emmacruises.com/lamp ▶ Don't make the WORST CRUISE MISTAKE: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 emma@emmacruises.com 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