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I Cruised for $14 Per Day on Carnival's OLDEST Ship... And it Was NOT What I Expected

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👁️ 408K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 17:08
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 5 nightsFrom MobileVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i was able to nab the absolute cheapest cruise i've ever been on when i paid 70 dollars in cruise fair to sail on a five-day cruise from mobile alabama to mexico

this trip was definitely not what i expected and there were definitely eye-opening moments that i'll tell you about

the result a spot where the ship got dark and the sky lit up i could clearly see the goal of the milky way across the night sky

i don't think i'd do it again but i still had a ton of fun

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book an interior room to save money, as balcony cabins are scarce on older ships.
✓Consider shorter cruises (3-4 days) on older ships due to limited amenities.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship is very old and might be run-down — The ship is dated but has charm; it's a time capsule with 1990s decor, not shabby.
Not enough to do on board — Shorter cruises are better; plan excursions and enjoy simple pleasures like stargazing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on Carnival's oldest ship for a low price?
QIs the experience worth the cost despite the ship's age?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1½ Sad BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Playa Palinkar/Playa Stingray
Mobile3 Happy Bacon
Progreso4 Happy Bacon
Top: Underground Caverns and Shaman Ceremony ($85 per person)
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Carnival Ecstasy is the absolute oldest vessel in Carnival's fleet, having entered service more than 30 years ago. In fact, soon Ecstasy will be gone from the fleet forever. But before that happened, I was able to nab the absolute cheapest cruise I've ever been on when I paid $70 in cruise fare to sail on a five-day cruise from Mobile, Alabama to Mexico. That comes out to just $14 per day. Let's just say that it wasn't what I thought it would be.