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SOMETHING SEEMS REALLY OFF ON THIS CRUISE

Just Don
Just Don
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πŸ‘οΈ 140K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 11:44

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses a series of service issues experienced during a recent sailing on the Sky Princess. The video explores whether cruise lines are cutting costs or facing staffing shortages, which may lead to a diminished passenger experience. The creator highlights several specific problems, including poor room service quality where food arrived cold, stale, or significantly late. Multiple travelers in different cabins reported similar issues with food temperature and delivery times. Additionally, the creator notes technical failures with the ship's mobile app and Wi-Fi connectivity. Problems with the app included inaccurate order tracking and incorrect location data for passengers. The creator also mentions delays in setting up amenities for Elite members and slow drink service in the Princess Live venue. While the creator praises the attentiveness of the onboard staff, they conclude that the accumulation of these small service failures makes the current experience feel significantly different from previous positive cruises with the line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Sky Princess
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Sky Princess
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the room service has been atrocious not just bad it's been atrociously bad

I spit it out I never have spit out food from room service before but I spit out on this Cruise

the app has been spotty at best the Wi-Fi has been terrible

something just seems off on this cruise and I'm not sure what it is

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check room service orders immediately upon arrival for temperature and quality.
βœ“Use the app cautiously and verify order status with staff if needed.
βœ“Be prepared for potential delays in drink and food delivery during shows.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room service reliability β€” Order early and check food temperature immediately; consider alternatives if possible.
App and Wi-Fi performance β€” Don't rely solely on the app; have backup plans for ordering and communication.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the cruise line starting to nickel and dime things?
QWhat is causing the service issues on this Sky Princess cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Room Service4Β½ Sad BaconService Crew1Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Sad BaconLoyalty Program2 Sad BaconValue Pricing2Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities1Β½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad Bacon
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