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I Spent 24 Hours On A Ultra Luxury Cruise, And Here’s What Happened!

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 53K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 23:22

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a twenty four hour experience aboard an Explora Journeys cruise ship in the Mediterranean. They begin by reviewing in-suite dining, noting the quality of the breakfast and the convenience of 24 hour room service. The couple explores various ship amenities, including a lounge with ocean views, a small casino, luxury retail shops featuring brands like Chanel and Hermes, and a well-equipped kids club. They also visit the thermal spa and a laundry facility, which they note is included in the cruise fare. A highlight of their day is a cooking class led by a chef with a background in food anthropology, where they prepare chicken skewers and salad. The video concludes with an extensive review of the Equatorium Marketplace buffet, which they describe as high quality with made to order options like grilled snapper, sushi, and handmade pasta. They conclude that the cruise offers a serene, high end experience that differs from typical party cruises, emphasizing the value provided by the inclusive amenities and gourmet food.

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🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleMediterraneanFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Tell me that this isn't worth it. Same price as Balcony is on on Icon as it's on Star. Much better experience.

This would be so nice if you were doing a transatlantic cruise. You wouldn't have to pack an insane amount.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the laundry facilities to pack less for longer cruises.
Try the made-to-order buffet for high-quality dining.
Book a cooking class for an educational and enjoyable experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

whether the cruise is worth the priceexperience the included amenities and food to judge value

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Explora Journeys Explora 2 worth the hype and money?
QWhat is the food quality like on a luxury cruise?
QWhat amenities are included in the cruise fare?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDining Room Service4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lisbon2½ Happy Bacon
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