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First Day on Kevin Smith’s Cruise Askew 🚢 (This Is Not a Normal Cruise)

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👁️ 103K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 28:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents his first day aboard the NCL Jewel for the View Askew Cruise, a themed sailing organized by Kevin Smith's production company. After arriving at the Port of Tampa, he describes a quick and efficient embarkation process facilitated by the event organizers, Sixman. The creator explores the ship, noting the branded amenities and the layout of the vessel. He reviews a lunch of Reuben sandwiches and pretzel bites at Oceans before checking into his interior cabin, which features a signed poster by Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. The afternoon includes attending the sail away event on the pool deck, where he observes a performance by Morris Day and the Time. He also attends a voice acting seminar featuring Ralph Garman and watches a recording of the Jay and Silent Bob Get Old podcast. The day concludes with a buffet dinner at the Garden Cafe and a final walk through the pool deck area. He concludes that the organization by Sixman has been impressive, particularly regarding the provided schedules and communication.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Jewel
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Jewel
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · 4 nightsFrom TampaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's cruise day and it's a theme cruise. This is a cruise that I've wanted to go on for a while.

I'm really impressed with Sixman so far. They sent me an email this morning tell me exactly what terminal to come to, what the latest time you could arrive.

This is a pretty good size interior. I wasn't sure what to expect.

I'm so happy. But now I'm going to a voice acting seminar.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the perforated schedule for daily activities.
Arrive early for a quick embarkation process.
Bring swag for the swag swap event.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the first day like on a theme cruise?
QHow is the embarkation process for the Jay and Silent Bob Cruise?
QWhat are the cabin amenities on the NCL Jewel?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Tampa2½ Happy Bacon
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