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This Cruise Was Really Bad

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 199K views๐Ÿ“… 4 months agoโฑ๏ธ 46:48
What This Creator Said
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๐Ÿ‘ถ Best for Family (Young Kids)Other ยท Winter ยท 3 nightsFrom Abu DhabiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We returned to one of our top cruise lines and were shocked by the terrible food, nickel and diming and crazy cutbacks.

The food was just tragic. Now, I had soup to start, and it was completely fine. Uh, but a few of the family had a chicken samosa. They said it was disgusting.

The food will absolutely stop us from sailing again. If food even slightly matters to you, and let's be honest, on a cruise, it really should. This one is absolutely a hard pass.

The crew, genuinely great, friendly, hardworking, and doing their absolute best. We don't have anything bad to say about the crew.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“If food matters to you, avoid this cruise line.
โœ“Bring adapters for European plug sockets.
โœ“Be prepared for constant upselling and extra charges.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food quality on a budget cruise line โ€” Don't expect good food; be prepared to eat elsewhere or pay for specialty dining
Constant extra charges โ€” Budget for many upsells; drinks, dining, and even water are extra

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs this cruise line still worth your money after recent cutbacks?
QWhat are the main issues with the food and service on this ship?

Topics Covered

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Abu Dhabi2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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We returned to one of our top cruise lines and were shocked by the terrible food, nickel and diming and crazy cutbacks. Head to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid It feels like they are just nickel and diming passengers at every turn while running with not enough crew to actually help anyone. We know you work hard to save up for your cruising vacation, and it is frustrating to see a company we used to love treat loyal passengers this way. You need to watch this full breakdown to understand exactly how this cruise line ruined its reputation and why you should be careful before you book with them again. This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ------------ โญ By joining our Patreon, youโ€™re not just helping usโ€ฆ youโ€™re becoming part of this journey. In return, youโ€™ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid Check out our NEW travel channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Ben-and-David ๐Ÿ“น Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith ๐ŸŒด Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 ๐Ÿ›’ Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid ๐Ÿ“ง Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy โœ‰๏ธ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk ๐Ÿ“ฎ Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdomโ€‹