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7 Days on a Controversial Cruise Line - Mind Blowing!

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 845K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 21:24

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven day Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC World Europa to evaluate the experience of this controversial cruise line. After paying a premium price to test the ship, the creator explores various amenities including a massive central street, multiple buffet options, and high energy theater productions. The journey includes visits to several Mediterranean ports and highlights specific onboard activities such as an eleven story slide, roller skating, and discovering a secret themed bar accessed through a phone box. While the creator notes that the ship can feel busy due to the high passenger capacity, they find the embarkation process efficient and the staff generally friendly. The review touches on the frequent upselling of specialty dining packages and the variety of international languages spoken among the guests. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise offered good value, noting that the total cost included drinks and gratuities, and found the ship to be a stable and entertaining environment despite some minor inconveniences like repetitive sales pitches.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC World Europa
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for MSC World Europa
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Mediterranean Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the entire world where I braved an 11 story slide and went to a secret bar that doesn't exist on any of the deck plans

MSC definitely are a controversial Cruise Line plenty of people love them and plenty hate them with a passion

I paid far more than I ever have for an MSC Cruise in the past and I hoped that I would get more in return

I have the highest loyalty status with MSC and one perk I get from that is a free specialty meal on every single cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book shows in advance using the MSC app
βœ“Consider the drinks package if you plan to have alcoholic drinks

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MSC World Europa worth the higher price?
QHow does MSC compare to Royal Caribbean?
QWhat is the experience like on a controversial cruise line?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet3 Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Sad BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconWater Park3 Happy BaconPool Deck2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona2Β½ Happy Bacon
Chioggia3 Happy Bacon
Genoa2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Aquarium visit
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