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The WORST Cruise I've Taken (As Rated by Cruise Critic Reviews)

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.2M viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 9:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator recounts their experience aboard the Costa Luminosa, a cruise taken to address a desire for winter sun on a limited budget. Despite reading negative reviews regarding boredom and food quality, the creator found the experience to be engaging and visually stimulating. The summary covers several specific aspects of the voyage, including the unique embarkation process where cruise cards are located in cabins, the colorful decor, and the prevalence of the Italian language on board. While the creator noted that English was available for menus and schedules, they highlighted the potential challenges for non-Italian speakers. The video also addresses the smoking policy, which allows passengers to smoke on their balconies, and provides a detailed critique of the food services. The creator expresses disappointment with the buffet temperature and limited availability of tea and coffee, though they found the main dining room quality to be superior. Additionally, the creator notes that certain amenities, such as tap water during dinner, require additional purchase. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the cruise offered excellent value for the low cost and recommends the experience despite the unconventional service style.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Costa Cruises
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Costa Cruises
Barely Crispy

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

What This Creator Said
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Other Β· Winter Β· 7 nightsFrom veniceVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i read all of these reviews before i booked the cruise but i wanted to get away i wanted some winter sun

i went on this cruise i had an amazing time and i would do this cruise over and over and over again and i would recommend this cruise

this crew showed me that i do not cruise for the food

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“buy a drinks package for costa cruises
βœ“expect to pay for everything on board on a budget cruise

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

language barriers β€” menus and schedules are translated to english, no major issues
boredom β€” entertainment is visually appealing and fun, never bored

Questions This Creator Answers

Qwas the worst-rated cruise really the worst?
Qwhat are the concerns about booking a costa cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet2Β½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1Β½ Sad BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy Bacon

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