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I Took a 90s Themed Party Cruise - (With Unlimited Drinks)

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 891K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 24:38

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Editorial Summary

The creator recounts a three night themed cruise on the Marella Discovery 2, which focused on 90s nostalgia. Traveling with several groups of friends, the creator notes that the experience was significantly different from a standard cruise due to the high volume of passengers and the specific theme. The itinerary included various nightly fancy dress themes, such as Scooby-Doo and 90s versus naughties fashion, alongside numerous tribute acts performing by the pool and in the theater. The creator evaluates the ship's amenities, including the snack shack, the inclusive drink options, and the cabin accommodations, noting that while the decor felt somewhat dated, the facilities were functional. Port visits to Barcelona and Valencia provided opportunities for sightseeing, though the creator highlights the logistical challenges of balancing excursions with the onboard schedule. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise was a successful introduction for first time cruisers, as her friends expressed interest in booking future trips. The video also touches on the transition of the ship from Royal Caribbean ownership to Marella and the specific atmosphere of an adult oriented party cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Marella Cruises
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Marella Cruises
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupMediterranean Β· 3 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i've just disembarked a three night 90s theme cruise where we saw and did things that would be unthinkable on any other mainstream cruise line

this was an amazing interesting way to start cruising this was not a normal cruise

i actually came back from this cruise with the lowest onboard spend that i've ever had on a cruise

the fact that they said for their next cruise means that this has not put them off cruising and that they will do it again and that makes me so unbelievably happy

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book themed cruises early as they sell out fast
βœ“Use the self-serve soda and wine taps to avoid queues
βœ“Get the local bus in port for flexibility and cost savings

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Risk of putting friends off cruising forever β€” Show them the normal Marella cruise experience on the last day to reassure them

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a 90s themed cruise like?
QWould first-time cruisers enjoy this experience?
QHow does Marella's entertainment compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Valencia3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Bus-based tour (24 pounds per person)
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