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Carnival Celebration 2024 Vlog: Monkeyland, El Morro & Bolt Coaster

Hank’s Travels
Hank’s Travels
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 39K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 54:41

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven day cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, detailing various onboard amenities and shore excursions. The vlog begins with a tour of a veranda stateroom and an exploration of dining options, including Blue Iguana and the Bonsai Tepanyaki restaurant. The creator highlights the quality of the food, specifically praising the Japanese cuisine and the specialty dining experiences. Shore excursions are a significant focus, featuring a visit to Monkeyland in the Dominican Republic, exploring the El Morro fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and visiting Megan's Bay and the Sky Ride in St. Thomas. The video also covers high adrenaline activities such as a ropes course and riding Bolt, the first roller coaster at sea. Throughout the trip, the creator evaluates different dining venues like Shebang and Guy's Burger Joint. The vlog concludes with a summary of the cruise experience, noting that while some venues can feel crowded, the ship offers excellent value, friendly crew members, and high quality entertainment.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Celebration
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Celebration
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we've got seven amazing days to explore this beautiful ship and all she's got to offer

the food surprisingly good we didn't eat much in main restaurant we decided to switch to the MyTime dining so we could try shebang

the Japanese food incredible Bonsai tanaki we loved it it was so so good

the crew everyone aboard super friendly super helpful

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring water and hydrate when walking in San Juan due to uphill and downhill zigzagging
βœ“Use your phone with Google Maps or Waze to navigate Old San Juan
βœ“Book Bolt coaster reservations on a port day for easier access and less wind
βœ“Try the Dr. Seuss breakfast for a fun experience, especially with kids

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating dining options β€” Switch to MyTime dining to try specialty restaurants like Shebang
Choosing excursions β€” Pick excursions like Monkeyland and El Morro for a fun experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Carnival Celebration experience like?
QWhat are the best dining options on the ship?
QWhat activities are available in Amber Cove, San Juan, and St. Thomas?
QHow does the Bolt coaster work and when is the best time to ride?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Monkeyland and Dominican Flavors
San Juan4 Happy Bacon
Top: El Morro (Castillo San Felipe del Morro)
St. Thomas4 Happy Bacon
Top: Megan's Bay and Sky Ride
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