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7 Days on Japan's Most Luxurious Cruise Ship | MSC Bellissima

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👁️ 215K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:08:52

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a week-long journey aboard the MSC Bellissima, transitioning from a planned trans-Pacific cruise to a roundtrip voyage departing from Japan. Initially seeking a way to return to the United States, the creator instead secures a professional assignment as a journalist reporting for a magazine. The video follows her experiences across various Japanese ports and Taiwan, highlighting the ship's unique amenities and cultural nuances. She explores the vessel's modern design, including the Swarovski crystal staircase, the LED dome, and specialized venues like the chocolate workshop and the Carousel Lounge. The creator also details her personal routines, such as maintaining a protein intake and utilizing the onboard gym. Port excursions include hiking in Taiwan and visiting the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima. Throughout the trip, she emphasizes the social aspects of cruising, noting the ease of making new friends among both passengers and crew members. The journey concludes with a reflection on the balance between professional work and personal enjoyment, ending with a heartfelt farewell to the people she met during her travels.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Bellissima
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for MSC Bellissima
Solid Strip

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

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I am going on board as a journalist and I'm going to be reporting on behalf of a magazine.

I have loved it. I love chatting with everyone, but especially all the crew members in this chocolate shop. They were so sweet.

Overall, 10 out of 10. Would recommend.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack light for port days, especially if you plan on hiking.
Take advantage of the drink package to try different drinks without finishing them.
Use packing cubes to stay organized and make repacking easier.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling lonely on a solo cruisePutting yourself in situations where it's possible to meet people is really helpful.
Not having a formal dress for formal nightBusiness casual is acceptable if you don't have a formal dress.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on MSC Bellissima in Japan?
QHow does the experience differ from other cruise lines?
QWhat are the unique features of MSC Bellissima?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Naha, Okinawa, Japan3½ Happy Bacon
Kagoshima, Japan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Sangen Garden and Sakurajima Volcano Tour
Koulong, Taiwan4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hike in Pingchi
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