Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

MargaritaVilla At Sea Is The Most Different Cruise I’ve Experienced And I Don’t Recommend It

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
🥉Knowledgeable
👁️ 83K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 20:04

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a critical review of their two night cruise on the Margaritaville at Sea ship. They describe the experience as their lowest rated cruise to date, giving it a score of four out of ten. While they praise the food quality, specifically mentioning the main dining and room service, they highlight several significant drawbacks. These include poor shower pressure, potential mold in the bathroom, a lack of onboard activities, and the discovery of a cockroach. The creators characterize the vessel as a ferry rather than a traditional cruise ship due to its slow speed and limited amenities. They note that while the cruise might suit those on a strict budget looking for a quick trip to the Bahamas, they recommend saving money for a higher quality line like Royal Caribbean or Carnival. The video concludes with their final verdict, where they express relief to be returning home and state they would not recommend the experience to others seeking a traditional cruise atmosphere.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 2 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is my lowest rated cruise without a doubt

i don't recommend it at all

the food was great but holy cow

i've never been happier to get off a cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Save up an extra $200 and go on a Royal or Carnival cruise instead
Do not waste money on a balcony for this type of cruise
If money is tight, choose an interior room on a Royal or Carnival ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not a typical cruise ship feelingThis ship is more like a ferry boat; manage expectations
Long drive from OrlandoOnly consider if you're in the West Palm Beach area

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MargaritaVilla At Sea a good cruise for viewers?
QWhat are the pros and cons of this budget cruise?
QShould first-time cruisers choose this ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities4 Sad BaconDining Main1½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconPort Destination1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Freeport1 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon 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