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I Took an All Inclusive Cruise so Good I Rebooked While Onboard!

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 663K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 31:19

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven day all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise aboard the Mela Voyager, a ship launched in 1997. Traveling during the peak summer season with her mother, the creator evaluates the experience despite previous concerns regarding large numbers of children on board. The cruise includes flights, transfers, unlimited drinks, and various dining options. The creator explores the ship's amenities, including eleven restaurants, ten bars, a theater with professional casts, and a spacious buffet. She highlights the efficiency of the embarkation process and the helpfulness of the onboard welcome booklet and digital app. Throughout the journey, the ship visits ports in Italy, France, and Spain. The creator provides a detailed review of the dining experiences, ranging from the freestyle dining model to specialty restaurants like the Mexican venue and the British Silver Fork. She also discusses the value of the premium drinks package and the convenience of the onboard Wi-Fi. Ultimately, the creator expresses such high satisfaction with the service, food, and atmosphere that she rebooks a future cruise on the same ship while still onboard.

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
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom PalmerVeteran Cruiser

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 an all-inclusive cruise sailing the Mediterranean at the busiest time of year.

In reality, this cruise took us by surprise in so many ways.

The food was good, and we enjoyed the included drinks.

I would go as far as to say that this is one of my favorite cruise ship buffets ever.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise that doesn't spend much time at sea to avoid seasickness.
Use the TUI app for menus and schedules without paying for Wi-Fi.
Try the specialty restaurants for a memorable experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelming cruise lingoThe welcome booklet explains everything and makes it accessible.
Wi-Fi not includedYou can use the TUI app without paying for a Wi-Fi package.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs this all-inclusive cruise worth the price?
QHow does the ship handle peak season crowds?
QWhat is the dining experience like on this cruise line?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Stay onboard
Livorno4 Happy Bacon
Top: Stay in port
Palmer4½ Happy Bacon
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