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I Took a Last Minute Cruise on An Old Ship - Worth It?

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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Fall · 12 nightsFrom AthensVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm currently on board a very cheap last minute cruise that I booked on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around

I love cruises that aren't full and they remind me of the ones that I took just after the pandemic when we started sailing again

The food was really really good there are of course restaurants on board that cost extra called specialty restaurants but I didn't go to any of those during this Cruise

I was very very happy with this price I enjoyed my cruise on the 2001 celebrity Infinity as much as the 2023 celebrity Edge

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book last-minute cruises for significant savings
βœ“Use the cruise line app to check schedules and onboard accounts
βœ“Bring a bag for ports where you need to carry your passport

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather uncertainty β€” Choose itineraries with multiple days in ports to have backup options
Small ship size β€” Older ships can be in good condition; focus on the experience rather than size

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a last-minute cruise on an old ship worth it?
QHow does the experience on an older ship compare to a newer one?
QWhat are the costs and value of a budget cruise on a premium line?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Limassol3 Happy Bacon
Naples4 Happy Bacon
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When I saw a cruise advertised for $57 per night, I knew I had to give it a go. My favourite Mia Tui bags! https://emmacruises.com/5-bags-i-bring-on-every-cruise-best-bags-for-cruise-travel/ πŸ˜‡πŸ₯³ In reality, it did end up costing a little bit more than that but after months of being cold in England, I saw that this cruise was sailing from Greece and I decided to go for it. I knew that there was no guarantee of good weather at this time of year, I didn’t know how I’d like cruising on such a small and old ship and I had no idea about the real reason that this cruise was so cheap. I wouldn’t find that out until I got on board, I also didn’t know at this point that we would leave some guests behind in one of the ports but there's nothing I could have done about that anyway. We flew out from London to board the ship and after a quick taxi ride to the port it was time to embark. Our luggage was taken from the car to be delivered to our cabins later and after what could have only been around 5 minutes in the terminal we were ready to board the ship. It was the easiest embarkation ever, helped by the fact we’d already checked in online and I even watched the safety videos on the plane to save time. The ship that we were boarding was the Celebrity Infinity, she was built in 2001 and is just under half the size of the current biggest cruise ship in the world. I assumed the small size meant there would be less entertainment options, maybe less food but I was sure that she had lots of refits since her launch. Enjoyed this? Check out these other ship tours: I Took a Cruise on a Ship Designed in The 1990s: https://youtu.be/CjiEHCPOmNo 7 Days on a Controversial Cruise Line - Mind Blowing!: https://youtu.be/qKxCqVlVO6E The Worlds Biggest Cruise Ships: 7 Days Onboard: https://youtu.be/Pohi7S-IWag β–Ά FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse β–Ά Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** β–Ά Background World Map: Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off - https://enjoythewood.com?sca_ref=2604048.KhjxUh5She (Affiliate link) β–Ά Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com β–Ά Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ hello@emmacruises.com