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4 Days on a Cruise for $168?! Here’s What It Was Really Like

Roseland Lashay
Roseland Lashay
Casual
👁️ 46K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 23:47

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a four-day cruise on the MSC Seashore, noting that the cost was 168 dollars per person. The video begins with the arrival at the ship and a surprise free upgrade from a standard room to a balcony room. The creator provides a detailed tour of the cabin, highlighting features such as the view, the television, the bathroom, and the available electrical outlets. The footage covers various dining experiences, including the buffet and formal dinners, with the creator offering critiques of the food quality and seasoning. The trip includes excursions to Ocean Cay, a private beach destination, where the creator enjoys the scenery, beach games, and local food. The itinerary also features a stop in the Bahamas for shopping and exploring the local streets. Throughout the journey, the creator observes ship activities like magic shows, live music, and sail away parties. The video concludes with the ship departing the Bahamas, with the creator reflecting on the overall value of the cruise experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seashore
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seashore
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · 4 nightsOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

They upgraded US FOR FREE. THEY UPGRADED US FOR FREE, Y'ALL. WE HAVE A BALCONY room for free.

I don't care what happens on this cruise. It's worth it already.

Last time I was on the MSC ship, um, the food, you just need a little seasoning to bring a little seasoning with you.

This food is so affordable for the food to be good, for it to be a pretty ship, and for them to have a lot of activities. It's worth it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own seasoning just in case the food needs it
Arrive early at private islands to secure beach chairs
Check outlets in the cabin to ensure compatibility for electronics

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Outlet compatibilityCheck for USB, standard, and European outlets in the room
Food seasoningBring your own seasoning if sensitive to flavor levels
Mirrors in front of bedBe aware that some cabins have mirrors facing the bed

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a $168 cruise worth it?
QWhat is the food quality like on MSC Seashore?
QWhat does a balcony upgrade look like?
QWhat can you expect at Ocean K private beach?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ocean K3½ Happy Bacon
Top:
Bahamas3 Happy Bacon
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