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Boarding the Ugliest Cruise Ship in the World: DIRTY, CROWDED, DATED

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 733K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 53:04
What This Creator Said
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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleMediterranean ยท Summer ยท 10 nightsFrom CivitavecchiaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this cruise ship behind me is the ugliest cruise ship in the world but what's worse is that it gets horrendously bad reviews

I'm a little bit shocked this ship is an epic failure there's definitely something wrong with this ship guys

we paid over $4,500 for this cruise for 10 nights that works out at $500 a night basically this is not cheap

the crew are so lovely it's not a crew problem guys the crew are so friendly lovely chatty just very nice crew just not enough of them

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Download the app and book everything as soon as you get on board because entertainment sells out quickly
โœ“Print your baggage luggage tags before boarding to avoid long lines
โœ“Stay in Rome the night before if flying from the UK to avoid flight cancellation issues
โœ“Bring a flashlight because the ship is very dark
โœ“Bring stretchy pants for the Brazilian restaurant due to the large amount of food

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship appears dirty and outdated โ€” Don't judge by first impressions; the itinerary can save the experience
Overcrowding and long waits โ€” Book everything via the app immediately upon boarding to secure spots
Engine issues and soot โ€” Avoid outdoor areas like Spice H2O if concerned about stains from engine soot

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Epic the ugliest cruise ship in the world?
QShould you trust online reviews or judge a book by its cover?
QWhat is the experience like on a sold-out, overcrowded cruise ship?
QHow does the Norwegian Epic compare to newer Norwegian ships?

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Port Highlights

Civitavecchia1 Happy Bacon
Italy4 Happy Bacon
Malta4 Happy Bacon
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Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/benanddavid Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. See important Masterworks disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/cd Is this the ugliest cruise ship in the world? Join us as we board the Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Epic and find out! This ship has so many bad reviews with many saying the ship is dirty, overcrowded and dated, we will find out if you should listen to those reviews! This video is sponsored by Masterworks. ------------ โญ Show your support and get early access and add free access to our videos, extra bonus videos, a monthly live video chat, postcards, your name on our videos, and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid ๐Ÿ›’ Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid โ–ถ๏ธ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise ๐Ÿ“ง Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithbenanddavid ๐Ÿ“– Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewith โœ‰๏ธ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk ๐Ÿ“ฎ Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdomโ€‹ Chapters: 00:00 โ€“ Boarding the Ugliest Cruise Ship: First Thoughts 00:28 โ€“ Traveling to the Norwegian Epic: Our Journey from Rome 01:50 โ€“ Onboard Impressions: Does It Deserve the Bad Reviews? 14:14 โ€“ Buffet Lunch: Dirty, Crowded, or Surprisingly Good? 19:40 โ€“ Outdoor Decks: Why They Look So Bad 29:55 โ€“ One Week Later: Is This the Ugliest Ship in the World? 33:30 โ€“ Overcrowded Ship: The Norwegian Epic Demographics 35:50 โ€“ Honest Review: Is It Dirty, Crowded, and Dated? 40:30 โ€“ Dinner at Moderno: Can the Food Save the Experience? 48:15 โ€“ Does It Match the Online Reviews? Our Verdict