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12 Hours On "THE WORST" Cruise Ship Private Island In Bahamas

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 39K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:38

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a twelve hour visit to Ocean Key, which is MSC's private island in the Bahamas. After arriving on the island, they spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean. They note that the island is much quieter during their visit compared to a previous experience. The vlog covers various amenities including a food truck offering items like cheeseburgers and pasta, a lighthouse area, and a bar. They discuss the convenience of having a late boarding time, which allows for more time to enjoy the island before dinner. The creators also provide practical advice, such as wearing shoes to avoid stepping on rocks in the sand and utilizing the foot washing stations to remove sand before returning to the ship. They conclude their day by watching a sunset and a lighthouse show before heading to a late dinner on the ship. Ultimately, they find the experience much more relaxing and enjoyable than their prior visit to the same location.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seaside
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seaside
A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this has been a much better day than we had last time here

I would say even though it was a more chill day this time was definitely better than the last time we visited ocean K

we were smart about it this time yeah and we didn't spend all day out in the sun

this is very very nice especially with the sunset happening it's just and it's a breeze coming through it's it's really nice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Put shoes on when walking on the beach next to the cruise ship because the sand has rocks and can hurt your feet
Get off the ship later in the day to enjoy a quieter beach experience
Check out the Lighthouse Bar and Grill area for a nice sunset view

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting back on the ship on timeThe boarding time is 11:30 PM, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the island
Finding a spot for the Lighthouse ShowGet there early and know that it might take time to find a spot, or watch from your room on the starboard side

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Ocean Cay better on a second visit compared to the first?
QWhat are the tips for visiting Ocean Cay private island?
QHow is the atmosphere at Ocean Cay compared to other private islands?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ocean Cay2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Lighthouse climb
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