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THIS MASSIVE CRUISE SHIP HAS TOO MANY PASSENGERS

Mrleethatsme
Mrleethatsme
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 493K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 32:57

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a multi-day cruise aboard the MSC Virtuosa, traveling from Southampton to Spain and Portugal. The video explores various aspects of the ship, including an inside cabin, which the creator finds spacious and comfortable despite thin walls and significant corridor noise. The creator highlights the ship's massive scale and high passenger capacity, noting that the vessel is often crowded. This density leads to challenges such as long lines for food in the marketplace buffet, difficulty accessing gym equipment, and a lack of available sun loungers on the top deck. The creator observes that passengers frequently reserve loungers with towels while being away from the pool area. While the ship offers impressive amenities like a large casino, an LED dome, and numerous bars, the creator expresses disappointment with certain aspects, including the quality of some specialty dining, the high cost of Wi-Fi, and the expensive laundry services. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while the ship is spectacular and the drinks package offers excellent value, the high passenger volume can make certain experiences hectic and less enjoyable.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Virtuosa
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for MSC Virtuosa
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 14 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is the MSC Virtuosa and today is the first day of the UK summer holidays.

This ship is completely full. Over 4,000 adults, 2,000 kids.

The bed was really, really comfy.

The ship, absolutely spectacular. Really, really nice ship. Nicest ship I've been on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the drinks package in advance for better value.
βœ“Use room service to avoid buffet lines.
βœ“Visit the spa on port days for 50% off.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds and queues β€” Use room service and visit facilities during off-peak times.
Cabin noise β€” Consider a quieter cabin location or use earplugs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to be on a fully booked cruise ship?
QIs the MSC Virtuosa worth the cost?
QHow do you manage crowds and queues on a busy ship?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior2Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity4 Sad BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kadis2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cathedral of Kadis visit
La Karunia1 Happy Bacon
Lisbon
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