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I Sailed the CHEAPEST Cruise I Could Find... Here's What It Was REALLY Like

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πŸ‘οΈ 47K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 15:23

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Editorial Summary

The creator details a budget-friendly two-day Royal Caribbean cruise aboard the Freedom of the Seas, traveling from Miami to CocoCay. After finding a deal for one hundred dollars per person, a booking glitch and a subsequent phone call to a travel agent resulted in an unexpected upgrade to a balcony cabin for nearly the same price as an interior room. The trip was notably inexpensive due to its short duration and its position in the schedule between other themed sailings. The creator observes that the ship was significantly under capacity, with passenger numbers estimated between one thousand and fifteen hundred people. This lower occupancy led to a quieter atmosphere with fewer onboard activities and staff programs compared to typical cruises. The creator also notes that much of the ship's energy was directed toward preparing for an upcoming themed rock cruise, which involved setting up stages and equipment. Despite the dated decor and limited entertainment, the creator concludes that the trip was a success, especially given the perfect weather and the ability to enjoy CocoCay with minimal crowds.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Freedom of the Seas
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Freedom of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 2 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

all told we paid 212 dollars in cruise fare or 106 bucks per person

the cruise was a blast despite these issues

i would do it again in a second

it was definitely much quieter than i am used to

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Search for cruises on Royal Caribbean's website without filters to find the least expensive trips.
βœ“Call the cruise line if you encounter pricing issues online; you might get a better deal.
βœ“Book near-term cruises for potential lower prices due to reduced demand.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of a cruise β€” You can find cruises for less than a hotel, with food and entertainment included.
Short cruise experience β€” A two-day cruise can still be enjoyable, especially with perfect weather and a visit to CocoCay.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did the creator find and book the cheapest Royal Caribbean cruise?
QWhat was the total cost including taxes and fees?
QWhat was the experience like sailing on a nearly empty ship?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy BaconPool DeckΒ½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities1Β½ Sad BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Thrill Waterpark ($80 per person)
Miami3Β½ Happy Bacon
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