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I Took the $38 "Cruise from Hell" (Carnival Firenze)

Cassie Aran
Cassie Aran
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 178K viewsπŸ“… 5 months ago⏱️ 41:21

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Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates a six night sailing on the Carnival Firenze, which costs approximately 38 dollars per night per person. The journey travels from Los Angeles to Mexico and back. The video documents various aspects of the cruise experience, including room tours, dining, and shore excursions. The creator notes several technical challenges, such as elevator delays, app malfunctions that hinder dining reservations, and initial Wi-Fi issues. Despite these setbacks, the creator highlights several positive elements, including high quality nightlife, impressive entertainment shows, and beautiful views from the top deck. During a stop in Cabo San Lucas, the creator experiences both a successful whale watching tour and a crowded beach excursion. Food reviews are mixed, with some breakfast items receiving low marks while other meals and gluten free options are praised. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the ship offers exceptional value, rating the overall experience a five out of five due to the combination of low cost, quality food, and engaging activities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Firenze
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Firenze
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleOther · 6 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is the world's cheapest Carnival Cruise. This price is lower than a cheap motel in a bad neighborhood at just $38 per night per person.

I'm truly surprised by the entertainment on this ship so far.

For the value of this ship so far, I think my rating is a five out of five.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the app for dining reservations, but be aware it may crash or not load properly.
βœ“Bring cash for port expenses, as many places in Cabo San Lucas only accept cash.
βœ“Consider the Wi-Fi package cost, as it can significantly increase the total price.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to make dining reservations without the app working β€” Go to guest services for help, as the app may crash or not load properly.
What to do if phones change to land time β€” Be aware that ship time may be different from land time, which can affect tour schedules.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a $38/night cruise too good to be true?
QIs this the world's cheapest vacation from hell or the best choice in cruise you could ever make?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife5 Happy BaconDining Main2 Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas4 Happy Bacon
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