Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

Marella Voyager 1 Week Mediterranean Cruise (Part 2)

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 47K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 36:41

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a multi-day Mediterranean cruise on the Marella Voyager, focusing on excursions to Rome and Pisa. In Rome, the travelers explore various landmarks including the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, and the Colosseum, though they encounter heavy rain and flooding that delays their return to the ship. The video also highlights the dining options available on board, ranging from the breakfast stations in the kitchens to specialized venues like the Greek-themed Athena, the Asian-inspired Bamboo, and the roast dinner options at the Gravy Boat. The creator provides a tour of the ship's interior and discusses the various drink packages available to passengers. Due to heavy swells, the cruise itinerary is adjusted, resulting in the cancellation of a stop in San Raphael in favor of an early arrival in Barcelona. The footage concludes with the travelers preparing for their upcoming stay in Spain and reflecting on the various onboard experiences, including the dining service and the ship's entertainment.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Fall · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we do things independently and our OWN way and still see lots of Rome without once taking public transport

the day ends badly with a late pick up, and in-coming storm, flooding and a total soaking from crazy

a night's dinner in the main dining room was definitely better than our first night better service better food lovely jly

we're heading straight for Barcelona and we're going to arrive tomorrow um early evening which is great

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Explore ports independently to save money and see more
βœ“Use the free shuttle bus in Civitavecchia to get to Rome

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost in a new city β€” Just walk and explore; you'll find your way
Weather ruining the day β€” Be prepared for rain and have a backup plan

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Rome independently without public transport
QWhat to expect on a Mediterranean cruise itinerary
QHow to handle itinerary changes due to weather

Topics Covered

Dining Main3 Happy BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconCabin Interior2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconExcursions2Β½ Sad BaconPort Destination2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

La Spezia2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Pisa independent exploration (Β£7 return)
Rome2Β½ Happy Bacon
Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Video content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube