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An Affordable Cruise Ship Suite With A Private Jacuzzi

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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πŸ‘οΈ 747K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 16:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed tour and review of a whirlpool suite on the MSC Seaside cruise ship, highlighting the cabin's features and the specific perks associated with the room category. He compares the suite to a standard balcony cabin, noting that it is significantly larger and includes a private jacuzzi on the balcony. The tour covers various aspects of the accommodations, including a walk-in closet, multiple sleeping configurations that allow the room to sleep up to six people, and the layout of the bathroom. The creator also discusses the technical aspects of the room, such as power outlets and the requirement of a key card to maintain electricity. Beyond the cabin itself, he outlines the benefits of the aria cabin classification, which includes a drink package, free gelato, spa access, and priority boarding. Despite the high quality of the suite and its amenities, the creator concludes that the overall cruise experience was disappointing due to the food and entertainment being geared toward a European audience rather than an American one.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the time we spent together in that jacuzzi enjoying the view a few drinks and some great conversation was the highlight of our cruise

the time we spent in there was truly the highlight of our cruise

out of the 43 cruises we've been on our cruise on the MSC seaside was all things considered the worst of all 43 of those cruises

we won't be sailing with MSc again any time soon

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose a rear-facing whirlpool suite to avoid wind
βœ“Pick a cabin on a higher floor for more privacy
βœ“Choose a lower floor for more peace and quiet
βœ“Leave your key card in the slot to keep power on while away

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Power in cabin when leaving β€” Insert your room key card into the slot by the door and leave it there to keep power on

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is special about the MSC Seaside whirlpool suites?
QHow does the cabin size compare to a regular balcony cabin?
QWhat perks come with staying in a whirlpool suite?
QWhat are the drawbacks of the MSC Seaside cruise?

Topics Covered

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