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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a retrospective ranking of the eight cruises he took during 2024, evaluating them from least to most enjoyable. He begins with the Margaritaville Paradise, noting its age and unexciting itinerary, followed by a Celebrity Reflection cruise that he described as having a different, booze-centric vibe. He ranks the Norwegian Joy third and the Celebrity Eclipse fourth, mentioning that while he loves the Celebrity line, the repositioning cruise felt somewhat monotonous. The fourth spot goes to the Margaritaville Islander, which he praised for its significant upgrades and excellent food. Moving into the top three, he discusses an 11-night Celebrity Edge cruise in Australia, noting the beautiful Sydney departure despite some weather and maintenance issues. His second favorite was the Celebrity Beyond, which he enjoyed sailing with his parents in the Caribbean. Finally, he concludes that his best cruise of the year was on the Norwegian Prima, traveling from Iceland to Southampton. He highlights the stunning scenery of Norway and the unique features of the ship, expressing surprise at how much he enjoyed the vessel despite mixed reviews from others.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Prima
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Prima
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the service was good the food really surprised me on Margarita vit C Paradise

celebrity is my favorite Cruise Line I won say that they're the best cruise line because I think that's very subjective

I loved it I enjoyed it I loved the indulge food haul that they had there on the back of the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Visit the Coco Beach Club at Perfect Day at CocoCay for a deluxe beach day
βœ“Consider a cruise to Bermuda with an overnight stay to explore more
βœ“Try Margaritaville At Sea for a cheaper or quick getaway from Tampa

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat were the best and worst cruises taken in 2024?
QWhich cruise ships and lines provided the best experiences?
QWhat should viewers consider when planning cruises for 2025?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4Β½ Happy Bacon
Bermuda4Β½ Happy Bacon
Freeport2 Happy Bacon
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