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I Took a Last Minute Cruise on An Old Ship - Worth It?

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.3M viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 21:15

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents an eleven night last minute cruise aboard the Celebrity Infinity, a smaller and older vessel built in 2001. After booking the trip just two weeks in advance for a budget price, the traveler explores various aspects of life on board, including the buffet, cabin accommodations, and entertainment options. The summary covers the experience of dining in the main dining room, the variety of shows in the theater, and the atmosphere of a ship operating at roughly 75 percent capacity. The creator notes that while the decor and technology reflect the ship's age, the facilities remain well maintained. Port visits include locations such as Thessaloniki, Limassol, and Naples. The video concludes by explaining that the low cost of the cruise was due to a last minute itinerary change that originally intended to sail to Israel and Egypt. Ultimately, the creator finds the experience to be a successful budget option that offered a relaxing alternative to crowded peak season sailing.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Infinity
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Infinity
A Nibble

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

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm currently on board a very cheap last minute cruise that I booked on one of the oldest and smallest cruise ships around

I love cruises that aren't full and they remind me of the ones that I took just after the pandemic when we started sailing again

The food was really really good there are of course restaurants on board that cost extra called specialty restaurants but I didn't go to any of those during this Cruise

I was very very happy with this price I enjoyed my cruise on the 2001 celebrity Infinity as much as the 2023 celebrity Edge

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book last-minute cruises for significant savings
βœ“Use the cruise line app to check schedules and onboard accounts
βœ“Bring a bag for ports where you need to carry your passport

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather uncertainty β€” Choose itineraries with multiple days in ports to have backup options
Small ship size β€” Older ships can be in good condition; focus on the experience rather than size

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a last-minute cruise on an old ship worth it?
QHow does the experience on an older ship compare to a newer one?
QWhat are the costs and value of a budget cruise on a premium line?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconKids Family2Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kusadasi2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Ephesus
Limassol3 Happy Bacon
Naples4 Happy Bacon
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