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First Class on Ultra Luxury Cruise | MSC Explora

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed tour of a seven day ultra luxury cruise aboard the Explora vessel, traveling from Lanzarote to Barcelona via Casablanca. The journey begins with an exploration of a large Cocoon Residence on deck six, which features a private hot tub, a walk in wardrobe, and marble bathrooms. The creator examines various ship amenities, including the mid size vessel's layout, the conservatory pool, the spa, and the fitness facilities. Dining is a central focus, with the creator reviewing the paid seven course tasting menu at Anthology, the French inspired Phil Rouge, and the Pan Asian restaurant Sakura, as well as the extensive buffet options at the Emporium Marketplace. The video also covers inclusive aspects like champagne and cocktails, while noting specific instances where certain amenities or brands were no longer provided as promised. After exploring Casablanca during a mid cruise stop, the creator concludes by discussing the total cost of the voyage, which amounted to approximately $27,500, noting that while expensive, it remains competitive compared to other ultra luxury lines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom LanzaroteOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the overall experience was outstanding and we both thoroughly enjoyed it

it's been an incredible Adventure thank you so much for joining us

Creator's Tips & Advice

Opt for an aft balcony if you have a lot of sea days in your itinerary
Book the Anthology restaurant for a special dining experience
Try the Emporium Marketplace for impressive buffet lunch options

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of the cruiseCompare to other ultra luxury lines; this cruise offers good value for the experience
Navigating ship amenitiesExplore the ship's 14 decks and public spaces to find your favorite spots

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to live on board an ultra luxury cruise ship?
QHow does the dining experience compare on MSC Explora?
QWhat are the amenities and facilities available on the ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4½ Happy Bacon
Casablanca4 Happy Bacon
Top: Independent exploration
Lanzarote4 Happy Bacon
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