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I Tried a Luxury Cruise and The Reality Surprised Me

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 2.5M views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 24:05
What This Creator Said
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Mediterranean · Fall · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this Cruise took me by surprise and it changed my mind on a few things in ways I didn't expect

the food in the buffet was the best food I've ever had in a cruise ship buffet

it's about never really having to wait in line for anything and it is amazing

I will say though that this ship was built in 1999 and it wasn't really as luxurious as I expected

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book an Azamara cruise if you're vegetarian or vegan for extensive menu options
Use the inside cabin hack of propping open the door for better internet signal

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling out of place on a luxury cruiseThe dress codes are relaxed and you won't feel out of place
Small ship being boringThere's plenty to do and the crew-to-passenger ratio is excellent

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the reality of a luxury cruise compared to budget/mainstream lines?
QIs Azamara good for vegans/vegetarians?
QWhat are the pros and cons of small ship cruising?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Sad BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona2½ Happy Bacon
Genoa2½ Happy Bacon
Marseille4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I’ve just disembarked a luxury 5* cruise where I saw and did things I’ve never experienced on a cruise before. Even though I’ve been cruising since I was 11 years old, this cruise took me by surprise and changed my mind about a few things in ways I didn’t expect. In the past I’ve always cruised with the budget or mainstream cruise lines, usually I cruise out of season to make it cheaper and almost always in the cheapest inside cabin. Although I’ve always been interested in trying a luxury cruise, I never thought I’d be able to afford one. That was until I found a week long cruise on a cruise line called Azamara for £819 including flights and transfers from the UK. Usually luxury cruises are at least double or triple this price so I decided to give it a go. Feeling hungry? Here’s everything I ate on my Azamara Cruise! https://emmacruises.com/azamarafood/ ▶ Stay up to date: http://EmmaCruises.com/News ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise/ *** ▶ Background World Map (Use Code EMMACRUISES For a Discount): https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises ▶ Daylight Lamp: https://emmacruises.com/lamp ▶ Don't make the WORST CRUISE MISTAKE: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 emma@emmacruises.com Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks like a weekly podcast and early ad free access to videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4C8c3h9SKdkxnOwIAiHeA/join