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Odyssey of the Seas: What I Hated and What I Loved about About Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship

Griff & Alyssa
Griff & Alyssa
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👁️ 90K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 12:30

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Odyssey of the Seas, highlighting specific aspects of the cruise experience that he enjoyed and one technical issue that caused frustration. He begins by praising the cabin accommodations, specifically noting the abundance of storage space and the presence of two separate closets which prevented a feeling of claustrophobia. The review covers several dining highlights, including the Solarium Bistro, which he describes as an underrated Mediterranean experience, and Giovanni's Wine Bar for its wine pairings. He also commends the quality of the main dining room, specifically mentioning the escargot and beef short ribs. Regarding entertainment, the creator recommends several shows, including the high-tech production The Effectors and the immersive experience The Book. However, he expresses dissatisfaction with the ship's touchless elevator buttons. He explains that the buttons are overly sensitive, often causing passengers to accidentally select multiple floors and increasing wait times. He concludes by sharing a rumor regarding a potential sequel to one of the ship's major shows.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Odyssey of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Odyssey of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cabin was really sweet not gonna lie one of my favorite cabins i had two closets

solarium bistro was absolutely phenomenal i think it's one of the most underrated experiences at royal caribbean

giovanni's wine bar experience particularly you need to try out the wine pairing i cannot express this enough we had the wine pairing which was absolutely delicious

the effectors is about a superhero team that goes on to fight the bad guys and they use special talents of auditory visual effects and you're going to absolutely love it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try the solarium bistro for a relaxing dining experience.
Book the wine pairing at Giovanni's Wine Bar.
Don't skip the escargot in the main dining room.
See the shows, especially The Effectors and The Book.
Be careful with the elevator buttons to avoid unnecessary stops.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size and storageThe cabin has extra storage with two closets and feels spacious, even for larger individuals.
Dining optionsTry the solarium bistro, Giovanni's wine bar, and the main dining room for excellent food.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does a balcony room cabin look like?
QWhat does the food taste like?
QWhat activities stood out the most?
QWhat should I avoid on the ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad Bacon
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