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Boarding Margaritaville at Sea Paradise… Is It STILL That Bad?!

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EECC Travels
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👁️ 51K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 25:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators explore the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise to evaluate the ship following a recent refurbishment. They note that while the vessel is an older, smaller ship with a retro feel, the recent updates have provided a clean and refreshed atmosphere. The video covers various onboard amenities, including the casino, the adults only pool area, and several dining options such as Cheeseburger in Paradise, Frank and Lola's Pizzeria, and the High Tide Market buffet. The creators also provide a detailed tour of their ocean view cabin, highlighting the new decor, large bathroom, and ample storage despite the ship's age. Throughout a three day sailing, they sample various food and beverages, including jerk chicken, shrimp pasta, and specialty margaritas. They conclude that the refurbishment has successfully blended original elements with new features, creating a pleasant experience. The creators find the ship to be intimate and well themed, noting that the food quality and the updated lounge areas contribute to a positive overall impression of the vessel.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Costa Cruises
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Costa Cruises
Barely Crispy

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 3 nightsFrom West Palm BeachVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've never been on the old version. We've been on the Margaritavville at Sea Islander. Absolutely loved it. And so we needed to come here just to see how it compared.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a European adapter for the room due to limited plugs.
Use the fasttrack option for dinner service to save time.
Try the various bar menus, as each bar has different drink options.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and refurbishmentThe ship is old but refurbished; expect a retro vibe with new amenities.
Room setupAll cabins are ocean view or interior; no balconies, but rooms are spacious.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Margaritaville at Sea Paradise still as bad as its reputation?
QHas the experience improved after refurbishment?
QWould the creators cruise on this ship again?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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