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I Took The Cheapest Cruise in The Caribbean (Only 23% Full)

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 2.7M views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 27:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator details a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the MSC Seaview, departing from Barbados. After traveling for 17 hours from the UK, the creator notes the unusual cost of the trip, which included flights, transfers, and drinks for approximately £580. A significant aspect of the experience was the low passenger capacity, with the ship operating at only 23 percent occupancy. This lack of crowds provided benefits such as easier access to seating, more attentive service from the crew, and a sense of having a private balcony on the promenade deck. The creator reviews various aspects of the ship, including the clean and functional cabin, the diverse amenities like the bowling alley and F1 simulator, and the quality of the food, which they found better than previous MSC experiences. The itinerary included stops in Dominica, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, and St. Martin. While the creator encountered some minor inconveniences, such as the lack of a booking button for excursions in the app and the requirement to wear masks in certain areas, they conclude that the cruise offered excellent value. The experience highlighted the differences between MSC's casual atmosphere and more formal cruise lines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seaview
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seaview
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom BarbadosVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I paid £580 for the cruise including gratuities drinks transfers and flights

the cruise was only at 23% capacity

the food that we had on this msse Cruise though was better by far than any MSE food that I've had in the past

the shows that we saw on this MSE Cruise were better than any other MSE cruise I've ever been on before

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your loyalty status entitlements and proactively book free specialty dining
Use the MSC app to plan your daily schedule and view menus ahead of time
Take advantage of reduced capacity for more space and better service

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the MSC Seaview cruise worth the low price?
QHow does cruising at 23% capacity affect the experience?
QWhat are the pros and cons of MSC as a cruise line?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Tortola4 Happy Bacon
Top: Bus tour with rum and sugar cane (around £50)
Antigua4 Happy Bacon
Top: Island tour (around £50)
Barbados4 Happy Bacon
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