My Cruise Ship Gave Me a Day Off
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Editorial Summary
A crew member on the Allure of the Seas documents a day off in Barcelona, Spain, while hosting a friend named Jeremiah who is joining the ship via a standby list. The creator begins by walking from the terminal to the city to avoid expensive taxi fares, sharing a personal anecdote about the cost of taking cabs for short distances. During the walk, the creator visits a local sandwich shop called Puff Sandwich, where they praise the quality of the bread and the service provided by the owners. After shopping for various supplies at a local supermarket, the group returns to the ship. The creator describes the process of Jeremiah boarding through the crew entrance and provides a tour of the ship's amenities, including the boardwalk, the aqua theater, and various decks. The day concludes with a formal dinner in the main dining room and an attendance at the Aqua 82 show, which experienced some technical difficulties. The video ends with a reflection on Jeremiah's two week stay on the vessel.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
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I escaped the ship and spent the afternoon in Barcelona.
All crew members have access to a standby list, and can sign on guests to visit them for around $50 a day.
Aqua 80 is the best show that Royal Caribbean has. And this is the sequel to it, Aqua 82.
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