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The creator ranks ten different cruise ships sailed during 2024, evaluating them based on the onboard experience rather than ports or itineraries. The ranking begins with the Sun Princess at number ten, which the creator describes as overbooked and underwhelming due to closed attractions and crowded venues. The Norwegian Encore follows at number nine, noted for being beautiful but poorly suited for Alaskan weather. The Disney Wish is ranked eighth, praised for its magical design but criticized for heavy crowding. The Margaritaville at sea Paradise takes the seventh spot, surprising the creator with its charm and friendly crew despite being an older, smaller vessel. The Utopia of the Seas is placed sixth, highlighted by its high energy and spectacular entertainment. Moving into the top half, the MSC Seashore is ranked fifth for its luxury and food, while the Celebrity Apex takes number four for its modern design and exceptional connections. The MSC Seascape earns the third spot for its refined features and superior crew. The Celebrity Equinox is ranked second, lauded for its classic charm and service. Finally, the Icon of the Seas is named the best cruise of the year, praised for its world class entertainment and ability to manage large crowds through thoughtful design.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seascape
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seascape
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 sun princess was way overcoded and completely underwhelming falling very short of the premium experienced they build it as and we really hoped for

the Norwegian Encore is a beautiful ship with a lot of potential but it's not well suited for Alaskan itineraries in my opinion

the icon was the perfect way to cap off our first year as family at Sea here on YouTube

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid ships that are overbooked if you want to enjoy specialty dining.
βœ“To avoid long lines at water parks, try hitting them on embarkation day.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowding and chaos during embarkation β€” Look for lines with assigned boarding times to avoid total chaos.
High costs of premium lines β€” Even cheaper lines like Margaritaville can deliver a fun experience with the right mindset.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise ships are the best and worst of 2024?
QHow do different cruise lines compare in terms of crowding and service?
QIs the newest, largest ship worth the hype?

Topics Covered

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