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I Spent 13 Days on Britains Biggest Cruise Ship

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Transatlantic · Fall · 13 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a cruise on Britain's biggest and most exciting cruise ship where we had more than our fair share of extreme events

We cruised from Southampton to Barcelona with 5,327 other guests

This Cruise was 13 nights long and I personally paid £ 1,249 based on two sharing a cabin so that's around $1,500 each that is under my00 per person per night budget that I wanted to stick to

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your travel insurance for medical emergencies on cruise ships
Use onboard credit for specialty dining or drinks packages
Book dining tables in advance using the app to avoid queues

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather sailing from UK in OctoberThe ship handled rough weather well, but consider travel insurance for seasickness
Overcrowding on a big shipShip felt spacious with plenty of outdoor space per person, even with 5,335 passengers

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Britain's biggest cruise ship compare to American ships?
QWhat is the experience like on a 13-night cruise from the UK?
QIs the ship suitable for families with young children?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
Top: Sagrada Familia Tour
Cadiz2½ Happy Bacon
Gibraltar2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

How does the biggest British cruise ship compare to the big American ships? I found out! I’ve just disembarked a cruise on Britain's biggest and most exciting cruise ship where we had more than our fair share of extreme events. We cruised from Southampton to Barcelona with 5327 other guests and in this video, I will show you everything, from the food we ate to the entertainment we watched. From this huge ship to the ports that we visited and one that we unfortunately missed. Interested in other British cruises? Check out this cruise I took with Cunard: https://youtu.be/VrBXLQWHdZc?si=3uw2Kzo1SGneBW2Y I cruised on a traditional British cruise line: https://youtu.be/10oaJ10kdAo?si=8WjQ7YzCie0ZJpKN This cruise was cancelled when I was at dinner: https://youtu.be/jppzHpO_8xU?si=NXITQ83fagZcsPAT When my family asked me to plan a big group cruise for 9 people including children, I was nervous. I’ve cruised a lot in the past but I didn’t know how I could find something that would suit everybody in our group. We had two requirements that I had to stick to, firstly we wanted to cruise from the UK and secondly, we wanted to stick to a £100 per person per night budget, which is roughly $140. The cruise that I decided to book was onboard P&O’s Arvia. When Arvia was launched she was promised to be ‘the very best in family-friendly cruising’ which sounded like just what I wanted, afterall I would be cruising with children which isn’t something I usually do. I did have one big worry and that was that the weather sailing out of the UK and through the notorious Bay of Biscay would be bad in October. I didn’t want my family to get seasick and to be put off cruising forever. I was also a little concerned about potential overcrowding given that we were on a ship that holds over 5000 people but I decided to put those concerns to the side and to give it a go, I figured what could be the worst that would happen. Famous last words normally. The reviews of the ship were very mixed with some describing cruises onboard as being ‘like a two-star benidorm hotel’ or like being ‘trapped in a shopping centre’ while others described it as ‘fabulous’ and ‘a great experience’. So the only way to find out was to book it for myself. It was busy when we embarked the ship in Southampton, there were lots of queues and lots of people but we managed to get through the terminal in around 30 minutes which wasn’t too bad. It did help that I arrived later than my scheduled check-in time so I didn’t have to wait outside for my time to be called, we just dropped off our bags, were given the okay to board and passed through security. Even though I made one big booking with all of my family each cabin was given a different embarkation time so I had a little bit of time on board before the rest of my family arrived. I was very happy to be on the ship for lunch as I always like to make the most out of the included food. ▶ FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** ▶ Background World Map: Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off - https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises (Affiliate link) ▶ Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com ▶ Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 Hello@emmacruises.com