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We Took A Cruise On One Of The Lowest Rated Ships (So You Don’t Have To)

Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 207K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 55:43
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 3 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We expected to hate every second of this cruise, but halfway through the sailing, we discovered that some of the reviews may have been a little bit over the top and not quite right.

The buffet is an absolute mess, and if you want anything decent, you seem to have to pay for it.

The service on board is basically functional. You don't get big smiles. You don't get hellos.

The biggest issue is in the cabins. That's where they look extremely old and they do look rough around the edges.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a suite for access to the quieter Byron Bay outdoor area.
Avoid the buffet due to hygiene concerns and poor food quality.
Be prepared to pay extra for decent food and specialty dining.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship condition based on negative reviewsDon't believe all reviews; public spaces are better than expected, but cabins are rough.
Food quality and extra chargesBe prepared to pay for decent food; avoid the buffet.
Service being rude or unfriendlyExpect functional but not welcoming service; manage expectations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Adventure as bad as the online reviews claim?
QWhat are the main issues with the ship based on passenger complaints?
QWould the creators recommend this cruise to others?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Sad BaconDining Main2½ Sad BaconShip Condition3 Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3 Sad BaconDining Buffet4½ Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconEmbarkation1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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We booked one of the most hated cruise ships to see if it’s really a floating nightmare. Download the eSIM io app here: https://esimio.onelink.me/Lltr/cruisewithbenanddavid and use code CRUISE100 to get 100% cashback on your top-up. The online reviews for this specific ship are absolutely brutal, with past passengers calling the food prison-grade trash, the service a living hell, and the vessel itself a floating rust bucket that should be sunk immediately! But are these horror stories actually true, or just angry exaggerations? We are taking you onboard with us to investigate every deck, taste the controversial buffet, and test the service for ourselves to give you the honest truth. We’re going to find out if this is actually a vacation disaster or the ultimate budget travel secret that everyone is missing out on. This video is sponsored by eSim io. ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’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 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 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 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom​