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Odyssey of the Seas: 5 things YOU shouldn't miss and 2 things to AVOID

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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👁️ 17K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:57
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the food there is excellent we actually ate there twice

that place was gorgeous now what I loved about it was is the great bar the bartenders were amazing this beautiful step down pool

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do the North Star experience at Port first for the 8-minute ride
Eat inside Giovan's Italian Kitchen for a quieter, more romantic spot
Avoid the Royal Esplanade during peak times; use Deck 5 to navigate
Have breakfast at Playmakers by getting food from the Wind Jammer on Deck 14

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Safety on North StarUnderstand that decisions are made by someone on the bridge with redundancies in place

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QWhat are five things you shouldn't miss on Odyssey of the Seas?
QWhat are two things to avoid on Odyssey of the Seas?

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Odyssey of the Seas: 5 things YOU shouldn't miss and 2 things to AVOID Overall, we LOVED our time on the Odyssey of the Seas and wouldn't hesitate to go back. **My AMAZON CRUISE STORE** https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaysonjudson Link to my FREE packing list 👇 https://bit.ly/JaysonJudsonCruisePackingList Our new FAVORITE SHIP? 2024 Odyssey of the Seas full ship tour! https://youtu.be/7nkT_S5Ri_k Are YOU tipping TWICE on your cruise? https://youtu.be/FFIQX8vv0Ko Watch this FIRST before booking the Allure of the Seas | 2023 Full Ship Tour https://youtu.be/v3I7mICKB8s 7 SNEAKY things the cruise lines DON'T TELL YOU! https://youtu.be/JFOeoewZhkg 9 Cruise Cabins YOU MUST AVOID! https://youtu.be/wPq64r04sbs 5 OUTDATED cruise MYTHS that aren’t true! https://youtu.be/GxU8XaEBvUU Celebrity Equinox 2023 Ship Tour l *WE LOVED THIS SHIP!* https://youtu.be/HlKXkCYBFjM 10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Going On Our Princess Cruise https://youtu.be/JPT-87QRXh8 Caribbean Princess Full Ship Tour and Review 2023 https://youtu.be/jAJ7m8Ual78 This is a MUST try! Princess Cruises Ultimate Balcony Dining Experience! https://youtu.be/2BtBf7ZL97A Join us on the path to 80,000 subscribers! We are currently at 74,000 subscribers. I appreciate everyone’s support! Please support the channel by giving this video a thumbs up, commenting, and subscribing for more cruise ship reviews and tours. Subscribe ---- https://www.youtube.com/@jaysonjudson?sub_confirmation=1 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. However, there is no extra cost to you. These purchases help the channel and allow us to grow it. Thank you so much for your support. *(DISCLAIMER)* Jayson Judson is not affiliated with any cruise line, nor am I associated with any Travel Agency. This video is strictly for entertainment purposes, and the views expressed by Jayson Judson and/or on this channel should be taken as such, not as fact. Please consult a travel agent or the cruise line before making any decisions regarding your cruise vacation. This was filmed in 2023 - Due to camera issues, I thought I had lost 90% of the footage, and I was able to have someone get the footage back for me. So, that is why there was a delay in posting this video. #jaysonjudson #jaysonjudsoncruisetips #jaysonjudsoncruisetipsandtricks #royalcaribbean #odysseyoftheseas #cruisetips #cruisetipsandtricks #cruisevlogger #cruisecabins 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Don't Miss the North Star 01:58 Eat at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen 03:24 Avoid the Royal Esplanade 04:27 Two70 and Cafe Two70 05:56 We Loved Playmakers 07:30 El Loco Fresh wasn't very Fresh 08:37 The Solarium was AMAZING