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Editorial Summary

The creators travel from Bournemouth via a ferry to observe several large cruise ships docked off the coast of southern England. They describe these vessels as ghost ships because they are currently inactive and waiting to resume passenger service. During the boat tour, the creators observe the Jewel of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas, noting the massive scale of the engineering and the presence of small crew complements on board. They remark on the visible rust and lack of exterior cleaning on some of the ships due to the period of inactivity. The journey includes a sighting of a pod of dolphins and a close encounter with the P&O Cruises ship Aurora. The creators highlight a special moment where the Aurora sounds its whistle and the captain waves from the bridge. The experience concludes with an impromptu performance by a cruise ship performer. While the creators find the proximity to the massive ships to be a unique and highly recommended experience, they express a desire for the ships to return to regular sailing with full passenger loads.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Allure of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Allure of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ…Authority Creator

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's a little bit bittersweet i mean it's amazing to see her because this is just you don't get to do this ever

i'd recommend you to do it but hopefully it doesn't happen any longer and these cruise ships are going to be back sailing again with passengers on boards

we got so close to them ships as well if you're in the area and they're still happening we really highly recommend it

what an absolutely fantastic trip that was over far too quickly

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take a ferry to see the ghost ships if you're in the area
βœ“Go on a sunny day for better experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the ghost ships off the coast of Bournemouth?
QHow can you see the cruise ships up close?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bournemouth4 Happy Bacon
Top: Ferry to see ghost ships (20 pounds each)
Dubai2Β½ Sad Bacon
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