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MSC Armonia Ship Tour | Is Older Cruising Better?

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 816 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 13:32
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Creator's Key Takeaways

This ship has about a capacity of about 2,600 passengers. It was actually the keel was laid in 1997, making this is the oldest of the ships we've been on.

The buffet is actually fairly small, but also you have these some of the the buffet items as well as food items.

This was packed yesterday when we were at sea. This is a smoking area, but they do a pretty good job with the smoke abatement.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the forward elevator and stairwells to access the medical center on deck seven.
Note that some stairwells on deck six do not allow entry to the Marco Polo restaurant.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs an older cruise ship still worth sailing today?
QHow does MSC Armonia compare to modern mega-ships?

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Is an older cruise ship still worth sailing today? In this full MSC Armonia ship tour, we explore one of MSC Cruises’ oldest and smallest ships to see how it compares to the massive modern mega-ships dominating cruising today. From the pool decks and lounges to the theater, spa, buffet, disco, and public spaces, we walk through the entire ship and talk about what makes MSC Armonia different. Yes — the ship is older. But does older also mean: easier to navigate, less crowded, more relaxing, and more focused on traditional cruising? For some travelers, that may actually be a good thing. Join us as we tour MSC Armonia and see whether this classic cruise ship still holds up in 2026. #MSCArmonia #MSCCruises #CruiseShipTour #Cruising #CruiseReview #janandtraceytravels Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.