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Did We Make A Mistake Cruising On An Old Ship?

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 136K viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 53:10

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a twelve night cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium, which is the oldest vessel in the Celebrity fleet at twenty six years old. They explore various aspects of the ship, including the Retreat suite, dining options like the Lumiere restaurant, and public spaces such as the atrium and the Sky Lounge. The video compares the experience of sailing on a vintage ship to being on newer vessels, noting that while some exterior areas show signs of aging, the interior renovations and amenities remain impressive. The creators highlight the intimate service provided by the crew and the high quality of the food, which they found comparable to newer ships. Additionally, the video features excursions in Indonesia, specifically in Lombok, where the creators visit local villages, rice fields, and waterfalls. They conclude that cruising on an older ship can be a successful travel hack due to the increased public space and potentially lower costs, ultimately recommending the Celebrity cruise line over competitors for this region.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Millennium
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Millennium
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

She's the oldest ship in Celebrity's fleet.

She really does look good. I mean, she's 26 years old. So, she's an old girl.

I am so surprised. Not only at how good the ship looks, she's an old one, guys.

What surprised me the most is that there really isn't that much difference in terms of quality of food and service and everything else compared to celebrities newer ships.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a few different versions of different plugs from around the world and some USB adapters.
βœ“Check the price on land before buying anything in the ship's shops to ensure you're getting a bargain.
βœ“Use the app to look at the menu before dinner to wet your taste buds.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older ships might be rundown, smelly, or outdated. β€” The ship had a major refit in 2019 and looks fantastic inside; it doesn't smell and is well-maintained.
Food and service quality might be lower on an older ship. β€” The food and service were excellent, comparable to newer Celebrity ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs cruising on an old ship a dream vacation or a total nightmare?
QHow does the Celebrity Millennium compare to newer Celebrity ships?
QWhat is the condition and experience like on a 26-year-old cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Benoa3 Happy Bacon
Lombok4 Happy Bacon
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