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I Tried a Cruise on a MEGASHIP and Then Her Smaller Sister

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 130K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 8:01

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Editorial Summary

The creator compares their experiences on two different Princess Cruises vessels, the brand new mega ship Iona and the older, smaller Ventura. The primary goal of the comparison is to determine if the enjoyment of a cruise stems from the specific cruise line or the novelty of a new ship. The creator examines several key areas including atrium design, cabin amenities, entertainment options, and ship layout. While Iona offers a modern, hotel-like atmosphere with extensive amenities and more decks, Ventura provides a classic cruise ship feel with a more traditional atrium. The creator notes that while Iona's cabins feel more contemporary, Ventura's cabins include a separate wardrobe area. Regarding entertainment, Iona provides more variety and venues, whereas Ventura has fewer options but maintains similar quality in live music and theater. The comparison also touches on practical aspects such as walking distances, the implementation of technology, and how different ships enforce formal night dress codes. Ultimately, the creator uses these observations to pose questions to the audience about their own preferences regarding ship size, formality, and amenities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i recently took a cruise on a brand new mega ship her name is iona and she is huge she's over four times the size of the titanic and holds over 5 000 guests

i did have visions of the ship kind of falling apart i have been on cruise ships of a similar age where you would find buckets in the corridor to collect leaks

i was worried that walking onto ventura wouldn't have the same kind of wow factor as iona and it did have a wow factor in its own way

i'm quite firmly on team less formal nights so in this situation i much prefer the approach that iona took

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider how happy you are to walk long distances before booking a cruise
Think about your preference for formal nights when choosing a cruise line

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid the creator enjoy the cruise because of the cruise line or because of the new ship?
QWould the creator enjoy a smaller, older ship as much as a new mega ship?
QWhich ship design do you prefer: Iona or Ventura?
QWhich cabin do you prefer: Iona's or Ventura's?
QWould you prefer a smaller cruise ship that's quieter or a bigger cruise ship that's busier?

Topics Covered

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