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Boarding MSC Cruises NEW Ultra Luxury Cruise Line

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 426K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 53:17

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience boarding the Explorer Journeys ship, a new ultra luxury cruise line owned by MSC Cruises. After traveling by train from Naples to Venice, they describe a unique boarding process involving a tender boat to reach the vessel. The creators highlight the ship's spaciousness, noting that the high crew to passenger ratio ensures a quiet and exclusive atmosphere. They provide extensive coverage of the dining options, praising the buffet for its made to order stations and the specialty restaurants for their elevated presentation and quality. The video details various amenities, including the inclusive nature of the fare which covers Wi-Fi, most drinks, and gratuities. They also explore the ship's wellness facilities, such as the gym, thermal spa, and numerous large hot tubs. While they express high satisfaction with the service and food, they note a minor inconvenience regarding the laundry room setup. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the cruise offers excellent value for a luxury experience and highly recommend the line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom VeniceVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we paired for this this is not a press trip so you're going to get our unfiltered an honest opinion

this is one of the best bu I've seen on any cruise ship

the food has been absolutely spectacular in just about every single way

we highly recommend Explorer Journeys from our experience it's been beautiful everything about it

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Explorer app before the cruise to book restaurants and excursions
βœ“Consider the all-inclusive pricing as it covers Wi-Fi, drinks, and mini-bar
βœ“Book the specialty restaurant Anthology for a seven-course tasting menu

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervous due to past MSC issues β€” Give the cruise line another chance as they apologized and refunded previously

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Explora Journeys and what does it offer?
QHow does the boarding experience differ from other cruise lines?
QWhat is the food quality like on this new luxury cruise line?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bari4Β½ Happy Bacon
Croatia4Β½ Happy Bacon
Hvar4Β½ Happy Bacon
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