The way I see it is there is no place in America you could stay for $198 for 4 nights. Food included as well? And a decent amount of entertainment? That’s a steal.
You are absolutely right! With taxes & port fees it was still only about $80 a night including food and it’s the same price for 2 people since they sell rooms based on double occupancy.
We very much enjoyed our trips with MSC. Beautiful ships, kind staff, good food and entertainment, and the price cant be beat. Youre absolutely right that people with the tighest purse strings tend to complain about the dumbest stuff. 4 days of not cooking or cleaning? Worth it.
Your reviews are so well put together I love how u paused on the food menu for a sec that we could pause and read it ourselves. It’s really the little things.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I often pause to read menus when I’m watching other videos, so I just think of what I would like to see in a video when I create them.
Thank you, and if you ever want to give it a shot you can always try a shorter one like this first so you’re not committed for a full week or more. Happy travels!
Really love to have the opportunity to follow you around experiencing something amazing like this. Appreciate your calmness, giving honest reviews and overall the vibe your videos have. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see more from you!
Thank you so much, it was a lot of fun and I’m sure I’ll do it again next time I cruise during the holidays! I also decorated an Amtrak bedroom the year before for just one night. The room attendant and several passengers really loved it! 🎄
Thanks for doing this video! I’ve always been hesitant in booking MSC (and Carnival) as I’ve heard a lot of awful things about them. But after seeing this, I am now considering it. 😊 I also appreciate that you balanced between vlogging and having a good time on the cruise. As a new content creator, I always have to be mindful of that. New subscriber here! More power to your channel! ❤
Thanks Jake, I’ll definitely check out your channel too! I would like to try Carnival as well, I also have a Royal Caribbean cruise booked in July on one of the new mega ships. 🚢
Thanks for this! I'm also a content creator (podcast) and view a lot of different videos. I've watched a few of yours and you actually do an incredible job with your shots and the editing. I rarely comment on any videos, but yours has made me want to tell you I now want to go on cruises and also love your commentary. As good if not better than the BIG channels.
You really should! My wife and I took our first cruise just a year ago and we are obsessed. She was afraid of getting seasick and being stuck in the ocean but we really love it. We just booked another one soon on Virgin, can't wait!
Love the video! We made the decision to jump on an MSC Seashore cruise next week, because of your video! We’re excited to try something new and agree the bad reviews are people expecting the Ritz Carlton! I look forward to your Virgin Voyages as we are doing a Transatlantic in April with them. Again, great video, thanks!
Thank you, and I hope you have a great time! I would love to do a transatlantic, that’s definitely on my bucket list and it will be amazing doing that on a Virgin ship!
I love your video above others because you’re very thorough about the room layout, what’s included (what’s not) and most particularly, you dont yell into the camera because you have a microphone to capture your voice. Love it. Very nice! 😊
My girlfriend and I went on MSC fantasia for a weeklong cruise in the Mediterranean for just $400pp. It was fantastic and we had so much fun. They upgraded us to a balcony and the service was truly fantastic.
Great review. I cruised with MSC last summer and I was really pleased with nearly everything. I wasn’t a big fan of the buffet. However, there is so much variety, there’s nothing to complain about. It’s crazy to spend $300 or $400 dollars and expect ice sculptures and lobster. In a world where you can be anything…. Be kind.
Thank you for your review as I enjoyed your video. I was considering cruising with MSC but I wasn't sure. Definitely a budget-friendly cruise line. I appreciate the details of your experience and the fact that you got upgraded to a balcony cabin was amazing! I'm sorry that you had that scary experience at 5:00 a.m. I don't think I would feel safe if I were ever to travel solo to stay in that same cabin, but that's just me. It's too bad that they didn't follow up with the investigation. I'm glad though that you had a great experience other than that. Thanks again for your content.
Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend it and I know several others were upgraded for free on MSC as well. I believe they may do that to free up interior rooms so they can sell more cheap cruises, but that could be wrong. You can book rooms without adjoining doors like the one that man walked through, either way I’m pretty sure it was locked and he had a master key. I’m just glad my wife wasn’t with me when that happened.
I just came back from a MSC cruise from Port Canaveral, it was VERY GOOD! The MSC Seashore is a party ship and it has that vibe that many of the other cruise-lines do not.
😊😊😊 That’s a very cool idea regarding decorating your room for any occasions. I guess you could pretty much decorate for any theme you want. Awesome advice. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
I absolutely love MSC And you're correct. People complain for the small things. I've also found amazing deals on their sailings. I got upgraded on all 3 of my cruises 😂 Also, love your edits😊❤ New subbie
@HDjeff Thanks!!! I'm hoping for another upgrade upcoming this summer. I'm bringing my 3 kids this time. And watch they won't upgrade me from the interior 😭😭😱
This is my first time coming across your channel (I think the YT gods must have changed the algorithm today...) and it's SO NICE to see someone NOT bash MSC. I've been on their ships only twice, but we had nothing but great service, beautiful ships, good food, and great value the whole time.
Thank you, I loved my cruise on MSC and still think about that magical day at Ocean Cay! I liked it much better than Coco Cay which I just experienced for the first time in July. We’re booked again on MSC in April and bringing the Mrs along and I think she’s really going to love it!
I went on the MSC Seascape and just like this one (2:47mn) the toilet has the disadvantage that one cant sit straight because of this "console wood" that you can't accomodate your leg/knee to be "at ease".... one has to sit a bit skewed to 1oclock so that board is not hitting your knee.
Just last month my very first cruise was with MSC. I had a great experience, very staff friendly . And has my family wanting to cruise more and give others a try
I don’t know how you got on my feed but I’m glad you did. Amazing review. Hotel reviews are extremely popular as well..I love to see hotel differences in cities. I know that can get expensive but if you do maybe a low rated hotel vs a regular mom & pop one in the area..bouncing around from hotel to hotel..a good restaurant around it or so & how the transportation works as well around that area. Good job & good luck.
This looks incredible! I sailed on the msc Divina a while back and had a very similar experience - rock bottom prices and excellent experience, also got upgraded from an interior to a deluxe balcony with no charge. Msc is amazing. I am so excited to try this ship! Looks incredible. I do have to say decorating my cabin for a 4 night cruise sounds insane, I barely even can force myself to pack my bags to go home after an 11 night cruise 😂 you must have a lot of discipline! Everything just looked incredible, can’t believe the price. Just take my money msc!!!!!!!!!!! I am sailing on the magnifica next month for a similar price for a similar itinerary and am so excited! Need to book the seascape and seashore next. Msc has the best deals hands down. Someone walking into your room does sound really weird, but I guess that is a rare thing that could happen whenever. Ocean Cay looks so nice in the winter - I’ve been only in September when it’s HOT! 🥵🔥☀️ Living vicariously through you my friend! When is your next msc cruise? I’m guessing like me you are hooked now 🚢 for the price for solos, no other line in America even comes close!
Thank you for your wonderful comments! I’m glad you had a great time on that ship as well. I booked the MSC World America inaugural but I will be tempted to do something else before then. We are on Virgin again next month, then Royal Caribbean in July. The year before I decorated my bedroom on Amtrak for one night and even brought a tiny Christmas tree! 😆 It’s fun and something different to do when I make these videos. We definitely got lucky with the weather at Ocean Cay, it was a perfect day and I can’t wait to go back there. Happy cruising! 🚢
@@HDjeff msc would America looks amazing that’s a bucket list trip for me right there! You’re going to have the best time. I’ll be living vicariously through you!
Several people on that cruise got upgraded when they assigned rooms a few days before, not sure exactly why but from what I’ve heard from others they do it often.
I do nothing but cheap cruises and usually last minute. How about an inside cabin 10 day Caribbean from Puerto Rico air fare included $799 and they knew I was a solo traveler. BUT WAIT, THERES MORE! RCL upgraded me to a balcony for $50.00. Supposedly partially blocked view? Someone was high not me. Great trip
Loved how you kept a drinks tally hahahhaa. Did the package work out as the econimical for you? We've cruised with MSC twice and have been delighted with the price,food,drinks,and entertainment. Will definitely go with them again, maybe we'll try the Seashore next as we've done Seaside before. Ocean Cay was just a dream and it's so good that your drinks package works on there too. We were lucky enough to have two days there as the ship was docked overnight. Such a relaxing place to just sit at a beach-side bar and enjoy the views.
😂 had to see if it was worth it! It was about a wash, the drinks were all $10 but I had a lot of bottled water too. Would’ve been better if I bought it in advance, but the next MSC cruise I booked has the same drinks package included in the price. I didn’t know they did overnights at Ocean Cay, that must have been amazing!
Great, honest, video. I went on MSC Seascape a year ago, and the WiFi was awesome. I had the Wi-Fi that came with the drink package deal, and I was able to video chat the whole cruise.
Gr8 review! I just disembarked , in Miami, from the MSC Magnifica . 4 night cruise to Ocean Cay & Nassau. Food was just ok . Steaks tasted real cheap. Awful Steak Diane . But , loved the fried eggs in the mornings. Plus always super fresh rolls & butter. Lasagna was good . I loved the shows every night , including the hilarious comedian, Dave Konig !
Thank you, and I’m happy to hear you had a great comedian on your cruise as well! The entertainment was really impressive, maybe I’ll try that ship next. I also heard from others that the steak wasn’t very good.
We cruised last week on MSC Magnifica. No complaints. We enjoyed our 4-day cruise. We disembarked at 7:30 A.M. with our luggage. I agree with washing your hands frequently. The staff does a good job keeping the ship clean.
I’ve seen some great deals on that ship as well, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! I agree the staff is great at keeping the ship clean, it’s the passengers that you’ve got to watch out for! 😆
I scrolled down expecting you to have a couple hundred thousand subs.. This video was really informative and well edited. Definitely an underrated UA-camr at the moment. I've never thought about solo cruising before but this video has tempted me, look forward to the next one! Could you perhaps tell us what drinks you're ordering too, I'm sure some of us would appreciate some recommendations :)
Thank you so much, I’m early in my UA-cam journey and it’s definitely not a full time thing but maybe someday it will be. I will mention more about the drinks next time, now everyone thinks I’m an alcoholic but I was just trying to justify the cost of the drinks package. 😂
We just got off the seashore this past Sunday. It was our very first cruise and we had a blast! The crew, the shows and the service were amazing. And we really enjoyed the app to be able to book shows, create your own daily agenda, map of the ship and see what activities were going on. We also met the Captain out a few times , we think he’s a bit of a partier! Lol. Super nice and was willing to take pics with you. Yes the elevators can be slow at times but we found the glass elevators at the back of the boat were our little secret to getting to any deck 8 and above and since we spent most of our pool time at the adult pool they end directly there which was awesome. Can’t say enough, we loved it, our balcony cabin was wonderful and our cabin attendant MUFLI was incredible. Cruise MSC you won’t go wrong!
Excellent Video. Can’t believe that was so cheap. What a great deal and the automatic upgrade was fantastic too. Thanks for sharing. I’m going on an 8 day Royal Caribbean cruise in January
Thank you! I’ve just done another MSC cruise on the Divina from Miami and that video is in the works, another great experience overall and I got an even better deal this time!
I just subscribed and liked your UA-cam video about the cruise ship and how much it cost. Thank you for sharing your review and now I am going to book a cruise I was looking for something for birthday free cruises 🚢 Love your professionalism and kindness 😊
Thank you so much! I never cruised before last year, now my wife and I are obsessed! She used to get seasick easily but figured out how to overcome it.
I am new as of today to your channel! I love the tip in the end about hand washing at the buffet! You got me there! I love that you added sanitary tips! ❤
Thank you, it’s probably one of the easiest ways to get sick and ruin your cruise. Someone else suggested bringing plastic gloves, I’m not opposed to that either!
@@HDjeff True! If I ever do a salad bar or buffet and don’t want to look too crazy 🤪 I just grab a napkin nearby and use it to grab the scoopers so my hands don’t touch the scoopers directly. Always have those Lysol wipes too! Cheers!
We took t his exact cruise last weekend, our first on MSC. Overall it was nice and we had a good time, I thought the portions in the main dining room were a little skimpy, but not too bad. The decor was bland all grey, black and white and they went a little crazy on the mirrors! The only thing I hated was the elevators----you can wait and wait and your car, when it finally gets there is full, then you have to start over again. I don't know if some cars weren't working or what but it was terrible. The elevators might be a deal killer for me, I know that's stupid, but I'm not walking up 10 flights of stairs and waiting 15 minutes for an elevator is ridiculous! I might try another MSC ship that doesn't have the "smart" elevators.
I agree the portions were very small but the food was decent. The elevators are terrible and I saw they put the same system on the new Royal Icon of the Seas ship. There were several times I walked up or down many flights of stairs instead of waiting. 😆
6:00 no internet but you purchased the drinks package? Online they are bundled together when you book I’d like the drinks package but don’t really need the WiFi and it’s about 300 extra for a 8 day cruise. Is that worth it? Or would it be better to just get your drinks package on the first day?
For my next cruise it was bundled together but this one was not, maybe because I booked last minute. If you wait until you get on the ship the price goes up, I would have saved $50 so be sure to book it at least 48 hours before your cruise.
Hi Jeff We met at the Heathrow airport… Nat & Linda We were on the Maiden Voyage of the Queen Ann… After we spent 6 days and 10 shows plus a night club…. We love traveling so you are our go to cruising etc! We love Broadway cruises have done two working on our third….
It was so great meeting you both! I hope you had a great flight, mine was wonderful. I will have my next cruise video (with my dad) in late July or early August with the new Utopia of the Seas. A broadway cruise sounds like a lot of fun as well!
Excellent video, man. Really enjoyed your review and felt you gave a great presentation of what to expect. I’d be going solo, so appreciated your comments on what to expect for solo travelers like myself. Thanks!
Glad youtube pushed this my way. A little envious of the price you paid and admiring of your drink intake. I should also mention the editing is exceptional. Not overdone but enough to keep it interesting
Great video Jeff ...one important question. Solo cruisers on other ships have to pay double, was this the case with you. You said 198.00 which is great...I'd love to know so I can go MSC without paying double. Thx Sharon
Disney cruise for adults? Absolutely! My husband and I have down it twice with our kids. The only reason we stopped at two was because at some point, DCL became too expensive for us. I loved your video. I'm going to have to check out your others. As for cruising solo, I cruised solo once, and it was so much fun. I highly recommend it for everyone who is physically able to do it.
When I do a Disney cruise I will find the cheapest one because that’s not in my budget right now! Everyone seems to love Disney cruises for the most part.
Great meeting you in person as well! Looking forward to more helpful content and review more of your past videos on how to maximize my credit card points for discounted travel tips.
That amazing, and I hope you had a great anniversary! I’m on Virgin Voyages again this week and they gave us some really nice Valentine’s Day swag today!
Awesome, I’m sailing on the MSC Divina next week and it was even cheaper than this cruise! I’ve also got the inaugural World America booked but may have to postpone that one for a bit.
Hi! I think I have a good explanation why staff rushed into your cabin in the middle of the night. They provided a list of “free cabins” to the staff but they did that before they upgraded you and the staff did a rutine check ups in those rooms but the list was not updated. Happened to me once also, I was working in a hotel some years ago. Good video!
Thank you for providing a reasonable explanation instead of automatically assuming they were trying to commit a horrific crime. 🤦♂️ I’ve had so many crazy comments about that but this makes a lot more sense to me.
Good video, I was worried that MSC could have taken the crown from Carnival 🎉as the trailer park of the sea but MSC looks mutch better than than expected, good job.
🤣 I might have to use that title if I do a Carnival video, that’s hilarious! I’ll set my expectations appropriately, but yes I was pleasantly surprised with MSC.
I enjoyed my MSC cruise. Were there little things that bothered me or I wish was different or is done better elsewhere? Sure. But for the price that I paid I can't complain and I would do it again without hesitation.
I am on MSc seashore right now, beautiful ship, great food, but I didn’t find the staff friendly at all. The elevator didn’t give me an estimate of the arrival time but they are slow.
It said the time at the very bottom in small print if I remember right, but maybe they disabled it. I was just on a new Royal Caribbean ship and there were no time estimates but the elevators were faster.
I really enjoyed your review, I haven't been on a ship since the Navy. The USS Albany CG 10 and CVN America. The accommodations were not as nice but serviceable lol. Thanks, I found the review quite informative.
Thank you for your service! 🙏 I’m guessing those accommodations were a bit different. 😆 I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a chance to take a cruise (for fun) as well!
@@HDjeff Well, I was on top of a 3 man bunk and everything I owned was right under me. Food was great and was able to really see the world. Italy, Greece, Spain, Africa, France and Germany. Lucky to have been on the Flag Ship of the 6th Fleet, if I had 30 days leave, they wouldn't see me until the 29th day lol. Thanks, and I got to do all this at the ripe old age of 18-22.
I enjoyed the video. This video was the most informative on the actual cost of cruising on MSC if we decided to go barebones plus the drink package (I like to drink 😊). Can you find out the sailing occupancy of cruise ship days or weeks prior to sailing on the MSC to gage the probability of an upgrade, free or pay?
Thank you! I would check in MSC Facebook groups to see how full the ships are shortly before your sailing, I’m not sure if there is another way to check unless you know someone that works for them. They did offer many bid-up options that were reasonable, but I know a lot of other people on the ship were upgraded for free as well.
I'm a bit confused on the pricing. If I go to MSC's website and pick a cruise it first lists a reasonable number lets say $300. Then as you continue through the booking it asks you to pick a room type that shows a price next to it. I understand taxes, port taxes, and gratuity per day gets added to the total by why does it add more when you pick the room. Everything that starts with $200 or $300 on the main page ends up totaling to at least $1500 by the end of the booking process.
I had some issues with pricing too, like things would show available and then you’d click on it and it wouldn’t be there. The cheapest rooms like what I booked are unassigned rooms until just before your cruise, which is when I was surprised to see they assigned me a balcony on a more desirable higher floor. I only paid the $198 + $110 in port fees & tax up front, everything else was gratuities or the add ons I chose. It may be worth searching a few different dates for the lowest price if you have flexibility and waiting for a good deal.
That’s awesome, I’m happy to hear you had so much fun! I agree the food could be better but it was better than I expected except for the overhyped pizza which wasn’t my favorite.
I just search on Expedia, I booked an even better deal last month at only $236 with tax which will be in a video next month. Off peak travel periods are when you’ll find the best deals.
I just checked the MSC website and they don't Service Los Angeles. A trip from Orlando to the Bahamas was $299 + airfare to get to Orlando from LA and I had to push the departure date back to October. This isn't including drinks or WiFi. Im a former Flight Attendant and get generous discounts and am always looking for the best price. This isn't a good price at all and not convenient. This is just my experience, others might find a bargin. Nice Video , I'm glad you had fun and I wish you the Best ! 🎉
Carnival has a brand new ship sailing from LA that looks interesting - the Firenze. For me to fly to Orlando from Boston it’s usually very cheap or very few miles as long as it’s not a school vacation week.
In 2014 my wife and I did the 7 day Inside Passage cruise, on the Celebrity Solstice. It was the best cruise we’ve been on. Ours was the last cruise of the season, in September. In Juno, we flew up to Mendenhal Glacier on a helicopter. Pricy, but an amazing experience. All of the port visits gave us more than ample time to see the sights. I also recommend the train through White’s Pass out of Skagway. It transits all the way to the Canadian border, through breathtaking mountain passes. Best regards!
Definitely would love to see if a Disney cruise is still worth the money! When I went with family it felt like it was worth it just from the service alone! But unfortunately, it’s not the same Walt Disney Co. of a decade ago. So I’d love to see how/if anything’s changed, besides the price lol!
Maybe something was off on our cruise because at least three people told me it wasn’t great. I had a great time at Ocean Cay, but you definitely had to pay more for any decent food there.
I apologize if you've already answered this. I'm a solo traveler and would love to go on a cheap cruise, how'd you get a room by yourself without the double occupancy charge?
Great question, I paid for 2 people because it was $99 per person. They’ve made a change recently where they all include the port taxes and fees in the up front price like an airline ticket, but that added about another $110 if I remember correctly.
I'm gonna take that cruise one of these days. I live in Vancouver and like going on solo trips. You can't beat the price and I used to work on cruise ships, so know what to expect. I also will bring the fake tan, as don't lay out in the sun without high sunscreen protection!
I love Vancouver, you’re lucky to live in such a beautiful place! I agree, it is such a great value and that’s awesome that you used to work on cruise ships as well. Happy cruising! 🚢
Glad I came upon your channel and this review. Instant subscribe & like. Love your superlative production and presentation. What I always wondered is how much do single budget cruises really cost. You answered all of my questions and concerns.
Thank you so much, you are very kind! 🙏 From what I’ve found, a single cruise is typically the same price as sharing a room but without the extra taxes/gratuities for the 2nd person. There are occasionally some deals for singles but for $198 plus all the extras I thought it was amazing, and my wife had prior commitments so she encouraged me to do it solo. Happy travels! ✌️
Great review. I do wonder if they saw you recording and decided you would get the upgraded room based on that, but from browsing the comments it sounds like a relatively common occurrence.
The upgrade actually went through a couple days before and I noticed it when I checked in online. My guess is either the cruise was undersold (but it felt pretty busy) or they wanted to open up more cheap rooms to sell last minute.
Seriously for THAT price point, my expectations would be something like that Hideous Margaritaville at Sea disaster! This looked pretty damn nice!
My wife actually wants to do that horrible Margaritaville cruise! 😂 This was definitely much better than I expected.
Is Margaritaville that bad? No wonder they're offering free or cheap for military
It's not the ship ...It's the kind of people that the low price point attracts..
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A lot of avid cruisers make complaining into a passionate hobby. But the fact that they keep going on cruise after cruise tells you everything.
The way I see it is there is no place in America you could stay for $198 for 4 nights. Food included as well? And a decent amount of entertainment? That’s a steal.
You are absolutely right! With taxes & port fees it was still only about $80 a night including food and it’s the same price for 2 people since they sell rooms based on double occupancy.
Great review! Appreciated that you also enjoyed/experienced the cruise instead of just meticulously documenting things for the video.
Thank you so much! It’s always a balance between getting enough good content and enjoying the adventure without my camera the whole time.
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Not really. Pretty creepy and weird.
We very much enjoyed our trips with MSC. Beautiful ships, kind staff, good food and entertainment, and the price cant be beat. Youre absolutely right that people with the tighest purse strings tend to complain about the dumbest stuff. 4 days of not cooking or cleaning? Worth it.
I completely agree with you, definitely worth it!
Great video! ❤
Thank you!!
Your reviews are so well put together I love how u paused on the food menu for a sec that we could pause and read it ourselves. It’s really the little things.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I often pause to read menus when I’m watching other videos, so I just think of what I would like to see in a video when I create them.
This really felt like the reporter put his heart in this trip thank you
That island is LOVELY. This looks like a cruise I would actually enjoy instead of the chaotic nightmare of most other things I see..
I’ve noticed since that some do overnights at the island, and that was my favorite part so I’ll definitely look for that next time!
Great comprehensive review! Details like handwashing, conditioner and solo very helpful. I’ve never been on MSC but might just try after your review.
Thank you so much! I would definitely give them a try, I’m looking forward to cruising with MSC again next year!
I've never been on a cruise, but I've always been curious. Thanks for all the info and including all costs. It really helped me.
Thank you, and if you ever want to give it a shot you can always try a shorter one like this first so you’re not committed for a full week or more. Happy travels!
Really love to have the opportunity to follow you around experiencing something amazing like this. Appreciate your calmness, giving honest reviews and overall the vibe your videos have. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see more from you!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind comment! We just disembarked another Virgin Voyages cruise so I’ll have more videos coming soon. 😊
You have a nice voice for videos. No screaming. loud everytime someone gave them $5. Keep it genuine. Good luck.
Thank you so much! My wife always says, “smile when you talk” and I do my best. 😆
How fun that you decorated your room.😊 I liked your video.
Thank you so much, it was a lot of fun and I’m sure I’ll do it again next time I cruise during the holidays! I also decorated an Amtrak bedroom the year before for just one night. The room attendant and several passengers really loved it! 🎄
Bet it makes finding your cabin much easier
Thanks for doing this video! I’ve always been hesitant in booking MSC (and Carnival) as I’ve heard a lot of awful things about them. But after seeing this, I am now considering it. 😊
I also appreciate that you balanced between vlogging and having a good time on the cruise.
As a new content creator, I always have to be mindful of that.
New subscriber here! More power to your channel! ❤
Thanks Jake, I’ll definitely check out your channel too! I would like to try Carnival as well, I also have a Royal Caribbean cruise booked in July on one of the new mega ships. 🚢
Thanks for this! I'm also a content creator (podcast) and view a lot of different videos. I've watched a few of yours and you actually do an incredible job with your shots and the editing. I rarely comment on any videos, but yours has made me want to tell you I now want to go on cruises and also love your commentary. As good if not better than the BIG channels.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoy the videos!
I never thought I’d be so tempted to take a cruise 😮 👏👏
You really should! My wife and I took our first cruise just a year ago and we are obsessed. She was afraid of getting seasick and being stuck in the ocean but we really love it. We just booked another one soon on Virgin, can't wait!
It can become an expensive habit lol
Same
Yep. I never even considered a cruise but this video makes it slightly more attractive.
Love the video! We made the decision to jump on an MSC Seashore cruise next week, because of your video! We’re excited to try something new and agree the bad reviews are people expecting the Ritz Carlton! I look forward to your Virgin Voyages as we are doing a Transatlantic in April with them. Again, great video, thanks!
Thank you, and I hope you have a great time! I would love to do a transatlantic, that’s definitely on my bucket list and it will be amazing doing that on a Virgin ship!
I love your video above others because you’re very thorough about the room layout, what’s included (what’s not) and most particularly, you dont yell into the camera because you have a microphone to capture your voice. Love it. Very nice! 😊
Thank you so much, I appreciate the great feedback!
My girlfriend and I went on MSC fantasia for a weeklong cruise in the Mediterranean for just $400pp. It was fantastic and we had so much fun. They upgraded us to a balcony and the service was truly fantastic.
That’s awesome, we took two Mediterranean cruises last year with Virgin Voyages and absolutely loved it!
We went on the Fantasia in April, and it was a lot more. You got a great deal!
Omg decorating the cabin or hotel room on a holiday vacation is so cute! My kids would love that to come back to after a day of fun
It is definitely a lot of fun, a great way to celebrate your vacation and make the space your own. I’m sure your kids would be so excited!
Why would you inflict that tacky crap on people outside? Keep it in your room! How obnoxious! It's not just about you.
Great review. I cruised with MSC last summer and I was really pleased with nearly everything. I wasn’t a big fan of the buffet. However, there is so much variety, there’s nothing to complain about. It’s crazy to spend $300 or $400 dollars and expect ice sculptures and lobster.
In a world where you can be anything…. Be kind.
I’m not a big fan of buffets in general but it wasn’t terrible. I love what you said about being kind, and it’s so easy! ✌️
Thank you for your review as I enjoyed your video. I was considering cruising with MSC but I wasn't sure. Definitely a budget-friendly cruise line. I appreciate the details of your experience and the fact that you got upgraded to a balcony cabin was amazing! I'm sorry that you had that scary experience at 5:00 a.m. I don't think I would feel safe if I were ever to travel solo to stay in that same cabin, but that's just me. It's too bad that they didn't follow up with the investigation. I'm glad though that you had a great experience other than that. Thanks again for your content.
Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend it and I know several others were upgraded for free on MSC as well. I believe they may do that to free up interior rooms so they can sell more cheap cruises, but that could be wrong. You can book rooms without adjoining doors like the one that man walked through, either way I’m pretty sure it was locked and he had a master key. I’m just glad my wife wasn’t with me when that happened.
Slot of drinking seems to me but good vid
5:47 you can always say when a person is truly happy: he keeps a tally of his drinks 😂👍
Yes and now everyone thinks I’m an alcoholic 🤦♂️ but I was really just trying to get a good value from the drinks package! 🤣
I just came back from a MSC cruise from Port Canaveral, it was VERY GOOD! The MSC Seashore is a party ship and it has that vibe that many of the other cruise-lines do not.
I’m glad you enjoyed it as well, and I definitely liked the party vibe and how it was really fun for all ages!
Agree with the final statement. Great experience overall. Sometimes people don't have anything to say so they say negative things.
Thank you, my expectations were definitely exceeded and I can't wait to do it again!
😊😊😊 That’s a very cool idea regarding decorating your room for any occasions. I guess you could pretty much decorate for any theme you want.
Awesome advice. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Yes, it’s a lot of fun! We are seeing lots of Valentine’s Day decorations at sea this week!
Looked like a great 4 day weekend 😀... for that price...why complain. Just enjoy the Sun ....and the cocktails 🍸 👌 😎
Yes and with the beautiful weather we got really lucky, can’t wait to go back!
I absolutely love MSC
And you're correct. People complain for the small things. I've also found amazing deals on their sailings. I got upgraded on all 3 of my cruises 😂
Also, love your edits😊❤
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Thank you so much, and that’s amazing you had such great luck with upgrades!!
@HDjeff Thanks!!! I'm hoping for another upgrade upcoming this summer. I'm bringing my 3 kids this time. And watch they won't upgrade me from the interior 😭😭😱
@@Cruisechatter good luck with the upgrade! 🤞
Great video! Very informative, thank you! Looks so relaxing.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much!!
This is my first time coming across your channel (I think the YT gods must have changed the algorithm today...) and it's SO NICE to see someone NOT bash MSC. I've been on their ships only twice, but we had nothing but great service, beautiful ships, good food, and great value the whole time.
Thank you, I loved my cruise on MSC and still think about that magical day at Ocean Cay! I liked it much better than Coco Cay which I just experienced for the first time in July. We’re booked again on MSC in April and bringing the Mrs along and I think she’s really going to love it!
Great review! I hope you enjoyed the cruise, because you did the work for the rest of us. Thank you.
Thank you, I still have a lot of fun when I’m filming these videos!
I went on the MSC Seascape and just like this one (2:47mn) the toilet has the disadvantage that one cant sit straight because of this "console wood" that you can't accomodate your leg/knee to be "at ease".... one has to sit a bit skewed to 1oclock so that board is not hitting your knee.
Yes, it’s a terrible design unless you are extremely flexible. 😆
The entire video was on point in terms of how well you explained the experience and the editing. Good job!
Thank you so much!! 🙏
Just last month my very first cruise was with MSC. I had a great experience, very staff friendly . And has my family wanting to cruise more and give others a try
I’m happy to hear you had a great experience as well!
Great video, my girlfriend works long hours and Im also considering doing a solo cruise myself so this is interesting content , the ship is beautiful
Thank you! I think you would really enjoy it, my wife will probably do one solo at some point too.
I don’t know how you got on my feed but I’m glad you did. Amazing review. Hotel reviews are extremely popular as well..I love to see hotel differences in cities. I know that can get expensive but if you do maybe a low rated hotel vs a regular mom & pop one in the area..bouncing around from hotel to hotel..a good restaurant around it or so & how the transportation works as well around that area. Good job & good luck.
Thank you so much! I’ve considered doing a hotel review at some point, I appreciate the ideas!
This looks incredible! I sailed on the msc Divina a while back and had a very similar experience - rock bottom prices and excellent experience, also got upgraded from an interior to a deluxe balcony with no charge. Msc is amazing. I am so excited to try this ship! Looks incredible.
I do have to say decorating my cabin for a 4 night cruise sounds insane, I barely even can force myself to pack my bags to go home after an 11 night cruise 😂 you must have a lot of discipline!
Everything just looked incredible, can’t believe the price. Just take my money msc!!!!!!!!!!! I am sailing on the magnifica next month for a similar price for a similar itinerary and am so excited! Need to book the seascape and seashore next. Msc has the best deals hands down.
Someone walking into your room does sound really weird, but I guess that is a rare thing that could happen whenever. Ocean Cay looks so nice in the winter - I’ve been only in September when it’s HOT! 🥵🔥☀️
Living vicariously through you my friend! When is your next msc cruise? I’m guessing like me you are hooked now 🚢 for the price for solos, no other line in America even comes close!
Thank you for your wonderful comments! I’m glad you had a great time on that ship as well. I booked the MSC World America inaugural but I will be tempted to do something else before then. We are on Virgin again next month, then Royal Caribbean in July. The year before I decorated my bedroom on Amtrak for one night and even brought a tiny Christmas tree! 😆 It’s fun and something different to do when I make these videos. We definitely got lucky with the weather at Ocean Cay, it was a perfect day and I can’t wait to go back there. Happy cruising! 🚢
@@HDjeff msc would America looks amazing that’s a bucket list trip for me right there! You’re going to have the best time. I’ll be living vicariously through you!
How come you were upgraded- is it because of the break-in or they had unused rooms available? I liked the review. It was great!
Several people on that cruise got upgraded when they assigned rooms a few days before, not sure exactly why but from what I’ve heard from others they do it often.
@@HDjeff Oh, okay. Thanks.
I really enjoyed this review!
Thank you so much Terry, I really appreciate it!
That was an awesome review
Thanks for hitting the key areas of what is recommended and the pros and cons
Thank you so much, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊
I absolutely love your vibe!
Thank you so much Tammy, you are so kind and I really appreciate it!! 🙏
Love your positive outlook, very refreshing! You're right about expectations. We are booked on the Seashore and can't wait.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words and hope you have a wonderful cruise as well!
At this price, set appropriate expectations. This would have exceeded mine. Excellent accommodations for the price.
I totally agree, and my exceptions were definitely exceeded with this cruise.
I do nothing but cheap cruises and usually last minute. How about an inside cabin 10 day Caribbean from Puerto Rico air fare included $799 and they knew I was a solo traveler. BUT WAIT, THERES MORE! RCL upgraded me to a balcony for $50.00. Supposedly partially blocked view? Someone was high not me. Great trip
That’s incredible, what an amazing deal! I’m a big fan of last minute travel and you can often find some of the best deals last minute.
As a fellow bartender.... all the respect as you didnt say : "but can yoy make it strong??", after ordering long island ice tea
😂 I would never!!
Long Island ice tea doesnt need any extra anything its already a potent drink @@HDjeff
Isn’t the whole point of Long Island Ice Tea is that they don’t taste strong? 😂
@@JulioSanchez-l7oexcept I'd expect them to use that dumb LIT premixed crap
As a person that tips every time I walk to the bar I find your whiney attitude with a hint of little bi+ch a little entitled sounding
Thanks Jeff. I'm going on the Seashore in March . looking forward to it.
That’s awesome, enjoy your cruise!
Have fun! 🎉 🎉 🎉
Yes we decorated our cabin for my daughter's 16th birthday 🎂 ❤
She must’ve really loved that, what an amazing way to celebrate her sweet 16! Travel is a gift you can give that lasts forever. 👏
Loved how you kept a drinks tally hahahhaa. Did the package work out as the econimical for you?
We've cruised with MSC twice and have been delighted with the price,food,drinks,and entertainment. Will definitely go with them again, maybe we'll try the Seashore next as we've done Seaside before.
Ocean Cay was just a dream and it's so good that your drinks package works on there too. We were lucky enough to have two days there as the ship was docked overnight. Such a relaxing place to just sit at a beach-side bar and enjoy the views.
😂 had to see if it was worth it! It was about a wash, the drinks were all $10 but I had a lot of bottled water too. Would’ve been better if I bought it in advance, but the next MSC cruise I booked has the same drinks package included in the price. I didn’t know they did overnights at Ocean Cay, that must have been amazing!
A+ video man
Thank you so much! 🙏
first time watching one of your videos & i enjoyed it. liked the format and the quality. subscribed!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Great, honest, video. I went on MSC Seascape a year ago, and the WiFi was awesome. I had the Wi-Fi that came with the drink package deal, and I was able to video chat the whole cruise.
Thank you! That’s good to hear, I’ve got that bundle on my next cruise so hopefully it works great on their new ship as well.
Gr8 review! I just disembarked , in Miami, from the MSC Magnifica . 4 night cruise to Ocean Cay & Nassau. Food was just ok . Steaks tasted real cheap. Awful Steak Diane . But , loved the fried eggs in the mornings. Plus always super fresh rolls & butter. Lasagna was good . I loved the shows every night , including the hilarious comedian, Dave Konig !
Thank you, and I’m happy to hear you had a great comedian on your cruise as well! The entertainment was really impressive, maybe I’ll try that ship next. I also heard from others that the steak wasn’t very good.
We cruised last week on MSC Magnifica. No complaints. We enjoyed our 4-day cruise. We disembarked at 7:30 A.M. with our luggage. I agree with washing your hands frequently. The staff does a good job keeping the ship clean.
I’ve seen some great deals on that ship as well, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it! I agree the staff is great at keeping the ship clean, it’s the passengers that you’ve got to watch out for! 😆
I scrolled down expecting you to have a couple hundred thousand subs.. This video was really informative and well edited. Definitely an underrated UA-camr at the moment. I've never thought about solo cruising before but this video has tempted me, look forward to the next one! Could you perhaps tell us what drinks you're ordering too, I'm sure some of us would appreciate some recommendations :)
Thank you so much, I’m early in my UA-cam journey and it’s definitely not a full time thing but maybe someday it will be. I will mention more about the drinks next time, now everyone thinks I’m an alcoholic but I was just trying to justify the cost of the drinks package. 😂
We just got off the seashore this past Sunday. It was our very first cruise and we had a blast! The crew, the shows and the service were amazing. And we really enjoyed the app to be able to book shows, create your own daily agenda, map of the ship and see what activities were going on. We also met the Captain out a few times , we think he’s a bit of a partier! Lol. Super nice and was willing to take pics with you. Yes the elevators can be slow at times but we found the glass elevators at the back of the boat were our little secret to getting to any deck 8 and above and since we spent most of our pool time at the adult pool they end directly there which was awesome. Can’t say enough, we loved it, our balcony cabin was wonderful and our cabin attendant MUFLI was incredible. Cruise MSC you won’t go wrong!
I’m glad to hear you also enjoyed it, I’m looking forward to another MSC cruise next year!
Looking forward to go on another Msc cruise.
Wow, for this price point you really can't pick holes in anything there - I paid for per night for my Margaritaville at Sea cruise. WOW!
It was a great deal! How was the Margaritaville ship? Did you enjoy it?
@@HDjeff I did enjoy it yeah, but I think the new one (Islander) is muuuuuch better!
Excellent Video. Can’t believe that was so cheap. What a great deal and the automatic upgrade was fantastic too. Thanks for sharing. I’m going on an 8 day Royal Caribbean cruise in January
Thank you so much! I just sailed on Royal with my dad and we had an awesome time, enjoy your cruise in January!
I sailed on her a little over a year ago. Beautiful ship, wonderful staff, good food. Not the first complaint.
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it as well!
Nice video! I'm ready to try MSC Cruise line in the very near future. You made it seem well worth the money and the fun to be had
Thank you! I’ve just done another MSC cruise on the Divina from Miami and that video is in the works, another great experience overall and I got an even better deal this time!
I just subscribed and liked your UA-cam video about the cruise ship and how much it cost. Thank you for sharing your review and now I am going to book a cruise I was looking for something for birthday free cruises 🚢
Love your professionalism and kindness 😊
i love that you decorated your cabin! what a great idea. i've never been on a cruise but i would do that if i did go on one near Christmas
I love traveling during Christmas, and there are always great deals to be found in early December! 🎄
I’m impressed with your video editing, very fluent and I love that you had an amazing time! I never been in a cruise before 😅
Thank you so much! I never cruised before last year, now my wife and I are obsessed! She used to get seasick easily but figured out how to overcome it.
My sister and I always decorate our cabin!!!! We also decorate the door if it’s permitted. Fun stuff!
That’s awesome, my next cruise happens to be on my birthday so I’ll have to come up with something else. 😆
Awesome vid!relaxing voice and professional presentation. Good stuff man!❤
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Msc is amazing, The food is amazing, the prices, and the overall experience
I agree, can’t wait to sail with them again next year!
I am new as of today to your channel! I love the tip in the end about hand washing at the buffet! You got me there! I love that you added sanitary tips! ❤
Thank you, it’s probably one of the easiest ways to get sick and ruin your cruise. Someone else suggested bringing plastic gloves, I’m not opposed to that either!
@@HDjeff True! If I ever do a salad bar or buffet and don’t want to look too crazy 🤪 I just grab a napkin nearby and use it to grab the scoopers so my hands don’t touch the scoopers directly. Always have those Lysol wipes too! Cheers!
We took t his exact cruise last weekend, our first on MSC. Overall it was nice and we had a good time, I thought the portions in the main dining room were a little skimpy, but not too bad. The decor was bland all grey, black and white and they went a little crazy on the mirrors! The only thing I hated was the elevators----you can wait and wait and your car, when it finally gets there is full, then you have to start over again. I don't know if some cars weren't working or what but it was terrible. The elevators might be a deal killer for me, I know that's stupid, but I'm not walking up 10 flights of stairs and waiting 15 minutes for an elevator is ridiculous! I might try another MSC ship that doesn't have the "smart" elevators.
I agree the portions were very small but the food was decent. The elevators are terrible and I saw they put the same system on the new Royal Icon of the Seas ship. There were several times I walked up or down many flights of stairs instead of waiting. 😆
6:00 no internet but you purchased the drinks package? Online they are bundled together when you book I’d like the drinks package but don’t really need the WiFi and it’s about 300 extra for a 8 day cruise. Is that worth it? Or would it be better to just get your drinks package on the first day?
For my next cruise it was bundled together but this one was not, maybe because I booked last minute. If you wait until you get on the ship the price goes up, I would have saved $50 so be sure to book it at least 48 hours before your cruise.
Hi Jeff
We met at the Heathrow airport…
Nat & Linda
We were on the Maiden Voyage of the Queen Ann…
After we spent 6 days and 10 shows plus a night club….
We love traveling so you are our go to cruising etc!
We love Broadway cruises have done two working on our third….
Should have added we then spent 6 days in Piccadilly next to the TKTS
It was so great meeting you both! I hope you had a great flight, mine was wonderful. I will have my next cruise video (with my dad) in late July or early August with the new Utopia of the Seas. A broadway cruise sounds like a lot of fun as well!
Excellent video, man. Really enjoyed your review and felt you gave a great presentation of what to expect. I’d be going solo, so appreciated your comments on what to expect for solo travelers like myself. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I think you’ll have a great time going solo - I will definitely do it again soon!
Glad youtube pushed this my way. A little envious of the price you paid and admiring of your drink intake.
I should also mention the editing is exceptional. Not overdone but enough to keep it interesting
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Great to watch your sailing experience ! Thanks buddy !
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much!
Great video Jeff ...one important question. Solo cruisers on other ships have to pay double, was this the case with you. You said 198.00 which is great...I'd love to know so I can go MSC without paying double. Thx Sharon
It was actually $99 per person, so I did pay double!
Disney cruise for adults? Absolutely! My husband and I have down it twice with our kids. The only reason we stopped at two was because at some point, DCL became too expensive for us. I loved your video. I'm going to have to check out your others. As for cruising solo, I cruised solo once, and it was so much fun. I highly recommend it for everyone who is physically able to do it.
When I do a Disney cruise I will find the cheapest one because that’s not in my budget right now! Everyone seems to love Disney cruises for the most part.
you decorating your cabin was so wholesome
Thank you so much, it was a lot of fun!
Great advice and review. Thank you HDJeff!!
Thanks so much, I’m happy you enjoyed it and I appreciate the comment!
Great meeting you in person as well! Looking forward to more helpful content and review more of your past videos on how to maximize my credit card points for discounted travel tips.
Yes, we got some anniversary decorations from Royal Caribbean for the Alaska cruise we took for our 30th and they were really nice
That amazing, and I hope you had a great anniversary! I’m on Virgin Voyages again this week and they gave us some really nice Valentine’s Day swag today!
I only travel with Royal Caribbean and MSC tbh. And the Sea class is the second high end MSC class after the World class.
Awesome, I’m sailing on the MSC Divina next week and it was even cheaper than this cruise! I’ve also got the inaugural World America booked but may have to postpone that one for a bit.
Hi! I think I have a good explanation why staff rushed into your cabin in the middle of the night. They provided a list of “free cabins” to the staff but they did that before they upgraded you and the staff did a rutine check ups in those rooms but the list was not updated. Happened to me once also, I was working in a hotel some years ago. Good video!
Thank you for providing a reasonable explanation instead of automatically assuming they were trying to commit a horrific crime. 🤦♂️ I’ve had so many crazy comments about that but this makes a lot more sense to me.
@HDjeff I am curious what video editing software you use. I really like your videos overall.
Thank you so much! I edit with Adobe Premiere.
I loved this!
Where do you find the best prices for cruises?
I just searched on Expedia by the lowest price, and last year we also booked two for free on Virgin Voyages with points.
I never wanted to take a cruise before watching this video. Thanks for pressing!
I never took a cruise until exactly a year ago, and now I’m totally obsessed with cruising! 🚢
Good video, I was worried that MSC could have taken the crown from Carnival 🎉as the trailer park of the sea but MSC looks mutch better than than expected, good job.
🤣 I might have to use that title if I do a Carnival video, that’s hilarious! I’ll set my expectations appropriately, but yes I was pleasantly surprised with MSC.
I enjoyed my MSC cruise. Were there little things that bothered me or I wish was different or is done better elsewhere? Sure. But for the price that I paid I can't complain and I would do it again without hesitation.
That’s exactly how I feel, and that’s why I already booked another one!
I am on MSc seashore right now, beautiful ship, great food, but I didn’t find the staff friendly at all. The elevator didn’t give me an estimate of the arrival time but they are slow.
It said the time at the very bottom in small print if I remember right, but maybe they disabled it. I was just on a new Royal Caribbean ship and there were no time estimates but the elevators were faster.
I really enjoyed your review, I haven't been on a ship since the Navy. The USS Albany CG 10 and CVN America. The accommodations were not as nice but serviceable lol. Thanks, I found the review quite informative.
Thank you for your service! 🙏 I’m guessing those accommodations were a bit different. 😆 I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a chance to take a cruise (for fun) as well!
@@HDjeff Well, I was on top of a 3 man bunk and everything I owned was right under me. Food was great and was able to really see the world. Italy, Greece, Spain, Africa, France and Germany. Lucky to have been on the Flag Ship of the 6th Fleet, if I had 30 days leave, they wouldn't see me until the 29th day lol. Thanks, and I got to do all this at the ripe old age of 18-22.
Just subbed after watching this video really enjoy how you review! Now I’m curious about MSC
Thank you so much, it definitely exceeded expectations and I’ve got another one booked for next year.
I enjoyed the video. This video was the most informative on the actual cost of cruising on MSC if we decided to go barebones plus the drink package (I like to drink 😊). Can you find out the sailing occupancy of cruise ship days or weeks prior to sailing on the MSC to gage the probability of an upgrade, free or pay?
Thank you! I would check in MSC Facebook groups to see how full the ships are shortly before your sailing, I’m not sure if there is another way to check unless you know someone that works for them. They did offer many bid-up options that were reasonable, but I know a lot of other people on the ship were upgraded for free as well.
Excellent video!! So informative and you come across so well on camera. You have a new sub! Best wishes from the UK, Guildford in fact! ☺️
Thank you so much, and I’ve actually been to Guildford! My wife has family not too far from there and we visit as often as we can.
I'm a bit confused on the pricing. If I go to MSC's website and pick a cruise it first lists a reasonable number lets say $300. Then as you continue through the booking it asks you to pick a room type that shows a price next to it. I understand taxes, port taxes, and gratuity per day gets added to the total by why does it add more when you pick the room. Everything that starts with $200 or $300 on the main page ends up totaling to at least $1500 by the end of the booking process.
I had some issues with pricing too, like things would show available and then you’d click on it and it wouldn’t be there. The cheapest rooms like what I booked are unassigned rooms until just before your cruise, which is when I was surprised to see they assigned me a balcony on a more desirable higher floor. I only paid the $198 + $110 in port fees & tax up front, everything else was gratuities or the add ons I chose. It may be worth searching a few different dates for the lowest price if you have flexibility and waiting for a good deal.
I was on the Seashore on Nov 2023, my daughter and I had the time of are life's the only thing that we really think MSC needs to work on is the food
That’s awesome, I’m happy to hear you had so much fun! I agree the food could be better but it was better than I expected except for the overhyped pizza which wasn’t my favorite.
❤❤❤❤thank you for your information. Please kindly 🙏 post share upcoming deals qnd how to find them 🙏
I just search on Expedia, I booked an even better deal last month at only $236 with tax which will be in a video next month. Off peak travel periods are when you’ll find the best deals.
I appreciate your dedication to your craft! 🙌
Thank you so much!!
I just checked the MSC website and they don't Service Los Angeles. A trip from Orlando to the Bahamas was $299 + airfare to get to Orlando from LA and I had to push the departure date back to October. This isn't including drinks or WiFi. Im a former Flight Attendant and get generous discounts and am always looking for the best price. This isn't a good price at all and not convenient. This is just my experience, others might find a bargin. Nice Video , I'm glad you had fun and I wish you the Best ! 🎉
Carnival has a brand new ship sailing from LA that looks interesting - the Firenze. For me to fly to Orlando from Boston it’s usually very cheap or very few miles as long as it’s not a school vacation week.
Appreciate you actually stating the full total amount at the end. Great video.
Thank you so much!!
In 2014 my wife and I did the 7 day Inside Passage cruise, on the Celebrity Solstice. It was the best cruise we’ve been on. Ours was the last cruise of the season, in September.
In Juno, we flew up to Mendenhal Glacier on a helicopter. Pricy, but an amazing experience.
All of the port visits gave us more than ample time to see the sights.
I also recommend the train through White’s Pass out of Skagway. It transits all the way to the Canadian border, through breathtaking mountain passes.
Best regards!
That sounds absolutely incredible, an Alaska cruise is high on my bucket list!
Definitely would love to see if a Disney cruise is still worth the money! When I went with family it felt like it was worth it just from the service alone! But unfortunately, it’s not the same Walt Disney Co. of a decade ago. So I’d love to see how/if anything’s changed, besides the price lol!
It is definitely on the list, but I need to find a REALLY good deal! 🤣
on the speciality dining, we found the Butchers Cut to be he BEST out of all of them.. Ocean Cay was the worst
Maybe something was off on our cruise because at least three people told me it wasn’t great. I had a great time at Ocean Cay, but you definitely had to pay more for any decent food there.
@@HDjeff I am talking about Ocean Cay the seafood restaurant on the ship.. ua-cam.com/video/FeGgajVMa7o/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LfjMRGmLREHuhZ
I apologize if you've already answered this. I'm a solo traveler and would love to go on a cheap cruise, how'd you get a room by yourself without the double occupancy charge?
Great question, I paid for 2 people because it was $99 per person. They’ve made a change recently where they all include the port taxes and fees in the up front price like an airline ticket, but that added about another $110 if I remember correctly.
I'm gonna take that cruise one of these days. I live in Vancouver and like going on solo trips. You can't beat the price and I used to work on cruise ships, so know what to expect. I also will bring the fake tan, as don't lay out in the sun without high sunscreen protection!
I love Vancouver, you’re lucky to live in such a beautiful place! I agree, it is such a great value and that’s awesome that you used to work on cruise ships as well. Happy cruising! 🚢
Glad I came upon your channel and this review. Instant subscribe & like. Love your superlative production and presentation.
What I always wondered is how much do single budget cruises really cost. You answered all of my questions and concerns.
Thank you so much, you are very kind! 🙏 From what I’ve found, a single cruise is typically the same price as sharing a room but without the extra taxes/gratuities for the 2nd person. There are occasionally some deals for singles but for $198 plus all the extras I thought it was amazing, and my wife had prior commitments so she encouraged me to do it solo. Happy travels! ✌️
@@HDjeff If I may ask, what port did you leave from?
@hoppysport2872 we left from Port Canaveral and visited Nassau & Ocean Cay, their private island which I really enjoyed.
Great review. I do wonder if they saw you recording and decided you would get the upgraded room based on that, but from browsing the comments it sounds like a relatively common occurrence.
The upgrade actually went through a couple days before and I noticed it when I checked in online. My guess is either the cruise was undersold (but it felt pretty busy) or they wanted to open up more cheap rooms to sell last minute.