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Carnival Mardi Gras (Western) Pt.5: The End, COVID, Quarantine, Room Service, GoPort - ParoDeeJay

ParoDeeJay
ParoDeeJay
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πŸ‘οΈ 72K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 34:27

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a concluding look at a Carnival Mardi Gras cruise, detailing a transition from a standard vacation to a medical situation. After experiencing initial symptoms like a sore throat and headache, the creator's partner, Dee, eventually loses her sense of taste and smell. Following a positive PCR test for COVID-19, the couple is moved to a specialized quarantine cabin on deck five featuring enhanced filtration and UV lighting. The video documents their experience with shipboard medical protocols, the process of being moved between cabins by staff in protective gear, and the various room service meals consumed while self-isolating. The creator also notes minor ship issues, such as brief power brownouts, and provides a tour of the quarantine accommodations. The cruise concludes with the couple exiting the ship via a crew exit and receiving a private Tesla shuttle service from GoPort to return to their vehicle. The creator concludes by reflecting on the importance of sharing their authentic experiences, both positive and negative, with their audience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · SummerFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are just people living our lives on the internet and we understand that things have happened to us that are very buzz worthy right now

we tried to be as diligent as we could with the protocols we were given

the staff went above and beyond i have to say

if you get sick you get an upgrade i'm just kidding that's not a good reason terrible not a good reason

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Call the medical center if you have symptoms to get tested on board
βœ“Use room service for meals when quarantining
βœ“Watch the movie 'Wendy' on the ship's TV at your own risk

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting COVID on a cruise β€” Be diligent with protocols, get tested if symptomatic, and trust the crew to handle it
Quarantine experience β€” Look for bright sides, like room service and TV options, and know that staff are supportive

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you get COVID on a cruise?
QHow does room service work in quarantine?
QWhat is the quarantine cabin experience like?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconDining Room Service1Β½ Happy BaconCabin InteriorMehShip Condition1 Sad Bacon

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