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Carnival Cruise 02/18/2019 | 4 Day | Ensenada | Catalina Island | Mexican Riviera

Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Casual
👁️ 37K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 21:14

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Editorial Summary

A couple documents a four-night Carnival cruise celebrating a birthday, visiting Catalina Island and Ensenada. The creators evaluate various dining options on the ship, noting improvements to the deli and pizza quality compared to previous visits. They also review specialty items such as Guy Fieri's Burger Joint and the sushi restaurant on deck nine. During their time in Ensenada, they explore the downtown area, enjoy fish tacos, and purchase souvenirs. The trip includes observations on weather changes and ship movement during high swells. To conclude the journey, the creators offer practical travel advice for future cruisers, including tips on avoiding cellular roaming charges, selecting cabin locations to minimize seasickness, and managing casino winnings before disembarking.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're about ready to board you ready ready baby let's go

the molten lava cake which I usually don't get get too sweet it's actually really good

the sushi place is on Deck 9 just right across from the uh candy shop so one of the Hot Tips is get your free tea bags from upstairs

Creator's Tips & Advice

Put your phone on airplane mode or buy Internet packages to avoid high cellular charges.
Choose a cabin in the middle lower part of the ship for less motion.
Cash out at the casino before the end of the trip to avoid losing money.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessChoose a cabin in the middle lower part of the ship for less motion.
High cellular chargesPut phone on airplane mode or buy Internet packages.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a 4-night Carnival cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada?
QWhat changes have been made to the Carnival Inspiration ship?
QWhat are some tips for saving money and avoiding issues on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina Island3½ Happy Bacon
Ensenada4 Happy Bacon
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