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I Took the Cheapest All Inclusive Cruise - I’m Still Thinking About It

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👁️ 770K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 19:39
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom Gran CanariaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I enjoyed this trip so much, I've just booked another Marella cruise today

This cruise was exactly what I wanted and exactly what I needed.

I don't think that that is a bad price at all. I was very happy with that.

It is cute. It is silly. It doesn't take itself too seriously. And I think that sums up Mela nicely.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Upgrade to the premium drinks package for £13.50/day to get cans of soda instead of fountain soda
Check the menu outside the buffet before entering to see the themed options
Use the 3D ship models to help navigate the vessel
Book via the provided affiliate link or agent for potential discounts

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

All-inclusive cruise turning into a 'booze cruise'The creator was concerned about this but did not observe bad behavior caused by unlimited alcohol
Old ship feeling its ageThe ship was well-maintained and rebuilt in 2017, feeling modern despite being launched in 1995
Rough seasBooked itinerary with only one sea day and visited calm waters in Canary Islands/Madeira

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a cheap all-inclusive cruise worth it?
QWhat is the food like on a Marella cruise?
QHow does an older ship compare to modern cruise ships?
QWhat is the atmosphere like on a British cruise line?
QAre all-inclusive drinks packages worth the money?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Fuerteventura4½ Happy Bacon
Gran Canaria3½ Happy Bacon
La Palma3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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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

'Cheap' and 'All Inclusive' are rarely words that go together when it comes to cruising. I spent 7 days onboard an old cruise ship, the Marella Discovery 2, to find out what it was all about. I enjoyed this trip so much, I've just booked another Marella cruise today 😂😂 I can't resist a good discount code and code 'OCEAN200' got me £200 off. You can use that here: https://tui-uk.7cnq.net/mOrBEa (affiliate link) or if you're in the USA you can now book via my agents team! https://emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise-usa-and-canada/ 😋✈️ I’m currently onboard an all-inclusive cruise on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around. The ship I’m sailing on started her life as Legend of the Seas for Royal Caribbean in the 1990s and she’s now with an all-inclusive cruise line where flights, transfers, tips and even alcohol are included in the cruise fare. My last trip was a rocky transatlantic voyage where I spent 7 days at sea feeling rough so I really wanted this trip to be as easy and drama-free as possible. I booked a cruise sailing around the Canary Islands with just one sea day, hoping that would mean calm seas and hopefully blue skies. I did not want to repeat of my last cruise. The cruise was advertised at a little under £1000 per person so I decided to give it a go. In reality as with most cruises, I did end up paying more than that. If you'd like a step by step guide on how to use the discounts, check out this post on my site: https://emmacruises.com/how-to-find-discounts-on-marella-cruises-coupon-codes-always-available/ 🥳❤️ ▶ FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse ▶ Been on or booked a cruise? Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off your custom cruise map: https://TheCruiseMaps.com/EmmaCruises ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** ▶ Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com ▶ Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 hello@emmacruises.com