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LIFE AS A CRUISE SHIP PERFORMER 🍋⚓️🇮🇹exploring italy with my new cast, royal palace, naples pizza 🍕

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 45K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:39

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Editorial Summary

A cruise ship performer documents her first week on board and her excursions in Italy. During a port visit in Messina, Sicily, she explores the area with her cast members, enjoying arancini and an Aperol spritz. She notes the difficulty of finding open gelato shops during the afternoon siesta before returning to the ship to prepare for her duties as a swing performer. The following day, the group travels to Naples to visit the Royal Palace of Caserta. The creator describes the stunning architecture and impressive ceilings of the palace, comparing the experience to visiting the Palace of Versailles. After navigating local transportation and visiting a fountain, the group concludes their day in Naples by eating margarita pizza and drinking spritzes. The creator reflects on the high quality of the food and the beauty of the historical sites before returning to the ship to prepare for the start of her show season.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Explorer of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble

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

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been here before when I was on explore, so I'm excited to be back.

It's so freaking delicious. Look at that. We just stumbled upon a little market.

Pizza 12 out of 10. Arguably 13 out of 10. It was so good.

Already one week into the contract has been unbelievable. It's set the tone and the bar very very high for the next 8 months.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring required paperwork to get off the ship in port.
Explore local markets for authentic food experiences.
Plan for gelato stops, but be aware some places may be closed during siesta.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to explore Italy as a cruise ship performer?
QHow do performers spend their time off the ship in port?
QWhat are some must-try foods in Sicily and Naples?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Messina4½ Happy Bacon
Naples4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Royal Palace at Caserta
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