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48 Hours On America’s WORST RATED Cruise Ship | Margaritaville at sea

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👁️ 323K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 32:52

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a two-day weekend getaway aboard the Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship departing from West Palm Beach. They provide an honest assessment of the experience, noting that the ship feels more like a movie set than a traditional cruise vessel. The video covers various aspects of the trip, including the valet parking situation, the check-in process, and the amenities available on board. The creators review their stateroom, which they describe as spacious but noting a strange smell in the bathroom and a lack of accessible power outlets. They also evaluate the food quality at the buffet and the dining room, describing some items as plain cafeteria food and others as lacking flavor. The drink package is discussed in detail, with the creators finding some cocktails to be overly sweet or tasting like juice. While they find the ship to be uncrowded and the atmosphere relatively chill, they conclude that seasoned cruisers might find the experience lacking compared to larger lines. Ultimately, they suggest the cruise is a decent option for a quick escape from home rather than a major vacation destination.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 2 nightsFrom West Palm BeachOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is our first cruise of the Year where are we today we are at West Palm Beach the port of West Palm Beach

it's really not too bad for the price it definitely feels a lot older than any ships that we've been on recently

I wouldn't drive eight hours for this Cruise oh no I'm glad we didn't drive from Atlanta for this because I'll be very disappointed

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to your muster station before 4 PM to secure a seat
Consider the drink package carefully as drinks are priced at $15 each
Avoid tequila shots as they are not worth the cost

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where dinner is or ship layoutExplore the ship and ask crew for directions
Drink package valueCheck drink prices before buying package; consider skipping sodas

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Margaritaville at Sea worth the money?
QWhat is the experience like on a newer, controversial cruise ship?
QHow does the ship compare to traditional cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconEmbarkation1 Sad BaconSafety Medical½ Sad BaconItinerary RouteMehPort DestinationMeh

Port Highlights

Grand Bahama Island
West Palm Beach
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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