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We Spent 9 Nights on One of the Most DISLIKED Cruise Ships - Our Brutal Review

Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 586K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 34:47
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 9 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we've just spent N9 days on the world's newest mega ship the Norwegian Viva this $1 billion ship is incredible but we've encountered some significant issues that demand an honest and unbiased review

the food really isn't one of them honestly the food is fantastic not only is there a huge huge choice in lots of different locations the food so far has been absolutely wonderful

the theater is small the comedy club The Improv Comedy Lounge is Tiny Sid Norman's music Lounge is Tiny this outdoor pool area is ridiculously small

I think I have to score the ship a 4 out of 10 while some things are lovely it just has such a big problem with the lack of space

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a dining package for specialty restaurants as a la carte pricing is ridiculous
Consider motion sickness tablets for tender days as the tenders can be very bumpy
Look at the ship's screens for daily activities, disembarkation info, and dining availability

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness on tendersTake a motion sickness tablet an hour before getting on tender boats
High costs in portBe aware that ports like Cannes are very expensive compared to other destinations

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Viva a good cruise ship?
QWhat are the major issues with the Norwegian Viva?
QHow is the food, service, and entertainment on this ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconDining Room Service3 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cannes2½ Sad Bacon
Florence3½ Happy Bacon
Ibiza4½ 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

We took a cruise on one of the newest cruise ships in the world. A lot of people hate this type of ship. We review everything onboard and find some huge issues! Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ▶️ HERE: https://go.babbel.com/t?bsc=1200m60-youtube-cruisewithbenanddavid-oct-2023&btp=default&utm_term=generic_v1&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=Influencer..cruisewithbenanddavid..USA..YouTube Come aboard the brand-new Norwegian Viva with us as we thoroughly evaluate every aspect of our cruise experience, from the cuisine and entertainment to the cabins and the ship itself! We want to find out why this mega ship and its sister ship the Norwegian Prima is hated so much! It's astonishing to uncover some of the issues associated with this ship type. Plus, we'll take you on a journey to three distinct Mediterranean countries! This video is sponsored by Babbel. ------------ ⭐ 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 to We Spent 9 Nights on One of the Most HATED Cruise Ships 01:00 Breakfast at the Haven Restaurant 05:17 Review: Food 08:44 Port: Cannes, France 12:30 Review: Cabins and Suites 12:36 Port: Pisa, Italy 16:10 Port: Florence, Italy 18:55 Review: The Ship 23:00 Review: Technology 24:18 Review: Service 24:30 Port: Ibiza, Spain 26:45 Review: Specialty Dining 27:25 Room Service 32:30 Review: Entertainment 33:57 Summary