I Booked the CHEAPEST Caribbean Cruise! 😱 Nightmare or Travel Bargain?

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Let’s embark on an affordable MSC Seashore cruise adventure with me as we uncover the surprising details of this budget-friendly voyage. Is this cheap cruise a nightmare at sea or the ultimate travel deal? In this video, I share my experience from fast embarkation to on-board expenses, helping you navigate through the add-ons and plan your expenses wisely.
Discover the room features, complimentary dining options, and the entertaining nightly shows on board the MSC Seashore. I also explore the MSC private island, Ocean Cay, and share tips for enjoying the light show, and highlight the themed parties. We’ll check out many of the ship's amenities, including water slides, pools, and more.
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Intro 0:00
Embarkation 1:17
Room Tour 2:10
Sail Away 5:00
Food 6:01
Entertainment 7:10
Ocean Cay Private Island 8:24
WiFi 11:50
Themed Nights 12:22
Nassau 13:08
Sea Day 14:44
Review 16:12
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[@lilbeefyboi]

Great review! Appreciated that you also enjoyed/experienced the cruise instead of just meticulously documenting things for the video.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much! It’s always a balance between getting enough good content and enjoying the adventure without my camera the whole time.

[@NotMee45]

😅lll

[@edvaira6891]

Seriously for THAT price point, my expectations would be something like that Hideous Margaritaville at Sea disaster! This looked pretty damn nice!

[@HDjeff]

My wife actually wants to do that horrible Margaritaville cruise! 😂 This was definitely much better than I expected.

[@andreajackson981]

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.

[@HDjeff]

I completely agree with you, definitely worth it!

[@user-bm8cl6mc9o]

Great video! ❤

[@S1MEONTV]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@carlosveguilla9077]

This really felt like the reporter put his heart in this trip thank you

[@thebikinilife]

$198 as a solo traveler for 4 nights... the value of the food, entertainment, and travel answers that question. I had a similar first MSC experience on the Seascape... great service from the staff, nice looking ship, and the food was good. Absolutely love Ocean Cay... Bimini beach is beautiful and a great place to snorkel. I initially booked an inside guarantee and was upgraded to a balcony a week before leaving. I am looking forward to the inaugural on the America!

[@HDjeff]

Awesome, I’m glad to hear you had a great experience as well!

[@lexa_power]

Msc is certainly the best cruise value in America for solos

[@thebikinilife]

@lexa_power I agree and have 2 more planned in the near future. It would be a good idea to plan some group trips on their ships.

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

Drink package was more than the cruise, haha

[@HDjeff]

We’ve all got our own priorities, I budgeted for that! 😂

[@janiekcarney5482]

You have a nice voice for videos. No screaming. loud everytime someone gave them $5. Keep it genuine. Good luck.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much! My wife always says, “smile when you talk” and I do my best. 😆

[@songbird4137]

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!

[@HDjeff]

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. 😊

[@alexandermikhailov2481]

5:47 you can always say when a person is truly happy: he keeps a tally of his drinks 😂👍

[@HDjeff]

Yes and now everyone thinks I’m an alcoholic 🤦‍♂️ but I was really just trying to get a good value from the drinks package! 🤣

[@claudiaking4064]

I never thought I’d be so tempted to take a cruise 😮 👏👏

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@84jamesp]

It can become an expensive habit lol

[@chrisbarry9345]

Same

[@ivanorlovic2519]

As a fellow bartender.... all the respect as you didnt say : "but can yoy make it strong??", after ordering long island ice tea

[@HDjeff]

😂 I would never!!

[@user-tt2lg5kg1t]

Long Island ice tea doesnt need any extra anything its already a potent drink @@HDjeff

[@scottloessel6493]

Isn’t the whole point of Long Island Ice Tea is that they don’t taste strong? 😂

[@chrisbarry9345]

​@@user-tt2lg5kg1texcept I'd expect them to use that dumb LIT premixed crap

[@reddingmalik]

This was such a great video. You really captured all the key points of a good review. Well done my friend.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say that and I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@Empurrical]

Great comprehensive review! Details like handwashing, conditioner and solo very helpful. I’ve never been on MSC but might just try after your review.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much! I would definitely give them a try, I’m looking forward to cruising with MSC again next year!

[@jocelyndeniz205]

Great video! Very informative, thank you! Looks so relaxing.

[@HDjeff]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much!!

[@thewanderingjake]

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! ❤

[@HDjeff]

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. 🚢

[@QuinnTravel]

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! 😊

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the great feedback!

[@rurur2434]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@jillmeader5882]

Slot of drinking seems to me but good vid

[@Teddy31976]

How fun that you decorated your room.😊 I liked your video.

[@HDjeff]

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! 🎄

[@ronv6637]

Bet it makes finding your cabin much easier

[@saintsfan39475]

Great review! I hope you enjoyed the cruise, because you did the work for the rest of us. Thank you.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, I still have a lot of fun when I’m filming these videos!

[@tammybriggs1271]

I absolutely love your vibe!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much Tammy, you are so kind and I really appreciate it!! 🙏

[@fonsecarichard]

Awesome vid!relaxing voice and professional presentation. Good stuff man!❤

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@SynicalBeats]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@terrymorgan1623]

I really enjoyed this review!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much Terry, I really appreciate it!

[@brandiewilliams8707]

That was an awesome review Thanks for hitting the key areas of what is recommended and the pros and cons

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊

[@brandonnash99]

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.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@joshrickards7007]

The entire video was on point in terms of how well you explained the experience and the editing. Good job!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@anthonyrynes5669]

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.

[@HDjeff]

That’s awesome, we took two Mediterranean cruises last year with Virgin Voyages and absolutely loved it!

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

😊😊😊 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 ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@HDjeff]

Yes, it’s a lot of fun! We are seeing lots of Valentine’s Day decorations at sea this week!

[@Mkay6430]

you decorating your cabin was so wholesome

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, it was a lot of fun!

[@Cruisechatter]

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]

Thank you so much, and that’s amazing you had such great luck with upgrades!!

[@Cruisechatter]

@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 😭😭😱

[@HDjeff]

@@Cruisechatter good luck with the upgrade! 🤞

[@ysaelynoa27]

Agree with the final statement. Great experience overall. Sometimes people don't have anything to say so they say negative things.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, my expectations were definitely exceeded and I can't wait to do it again!

[@DstyShsty]

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

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@julia0917]

Why would you inflict that tacky crap on people outside? Keep it in your room! How obnoxious! It's not just about you.

[@TravelJustinTime]

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!

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@Cruisechatter]

Yes we decorated our cabin for my daughter's 16th birthday 🎂 ❤

[@HDjeff]

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. 👏

[@gtrfreak]

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

[@HDjeff]

Thank you! I think you would really enjoy it, my wife will probably do one solo at some point too.

[@user-ii4vb7vc5f]

Thanks Jeff. I'm going on the Seashore in March . looking forward to it.

[@HDjeff]

That’s awesome, enjoy your cruise!

[@Nan-59]

Have fun! 🎉 🎉 🎉

[@d3mi1]

Thanks brotha! Finally a REAL review person!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!!

[@gerardguida7727]

Looked like a great 4 day weekend 😀... for that price...why complain. Just enjoy the Sun ....and the cocktails 🍸 👌 😎

[@HDjeff]

Yes and with the beautiful weather we got really lucky, can’t wait to go back!

[@user-uc9wv8hy5p]

At this price, set appropriate expectations. This would have exceeded mine. Excellent accommodations for the price.

[@HDjeff]

I totally agree, and my exceptions were definitely exceeded with this cruise.

[@joelarama]

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! ☺️

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@myleneballesteros8164]

That's an awesome idea to decorate in and out ! It's a travel bargain !!Thank you !

[@HDjeff]

Yes it was so much fun, can’t wait to do it again!

[@Crypto__College]

A+ video man

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@user-xs5yq2og3x]

I appreciate your dedication to your craft! 🙌

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!!

[@hoppysport2872]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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! ✌️

[@hoppysport2872]

@@HDjeff If I may ask, what port did you leave from?

[@HDjeff]

@hoppysport2872 we left from Port Canaveral and visited Nassau & Ocean Cay, their private island which I really enjoyed.

[@tjj2040]

I never wanted to take a cruise before watching this video. Thanks for pressing!

[@HDjeff]

I never took a cruise until exactly a year ago, and now I’m totally obsessed with cruising! 🚢

[@brianfever3927]

I sailed on her a little over a year ago. Beautiful ship, wonderful staff, good food. Not the first complaint.

[@HDjeff]

I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it as well!

[@Bitey_Cat]

This was my first time visiting your channel, and I really enjoyed this entertaining and informative video. Thanks so much! 😍

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate it!

[@zlatkokovach7862]

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.

[@HDjeff]

I’m glad you enjoyed it as well, and I definitely liked the party vibe and how it was really fun for all ages!

[@Yey4Jay]

I scrolled down expecting you to have a couple hundred thousand subs.. This video was really informative and well edited. Definitely an underrated KZbinr 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 :)

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I’m early in my KZbin 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. 😂

[@tiaa2369]

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

[@HDjeff]

I’m happy to hear you had a great experience as well!

[@angielomba9582]

Great review! ❤

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much Angie! 🙏

[@lexa_power]

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!

[@HDjeff]

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! 🚢

[@lexa_power]

@@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!

[@chandradaniels1332]

Enjoyed your video keep em coming 😊

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, there will be more cruise videos this summer & plenty more to come!

[@nmraidernation.6092]

Hey great find this vlog!!! And totally agree in some complain about anything to complain and then expect something free in return....🙄🙄 And you better believe that if I lived closer to a pier, I would definitely take advantage of those prices!!! Never sailed MSC and would have no hesitation in doing so. Thanks for the vlog, keep it up!!!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words and I’m happy you enjoyed the video! If I lived closer I would also do this a lot more often, it’s a great value if you don’t overspend on other things.

[@P.Fisher]

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

[@HDjeff]

I love traveling during Christmas, and there are always great deals to be found in early December! 🎄

[@lugaretzia]

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

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Abby_walks]

really enjoyed your video, it's inspired me to try a cruise solo as well now :)

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, check out Norwegian and Virgin as well because they both cater very well to solo cruisers.

[@codlinks78]

Appreciate you actually stating the full total amount at the end. Great video.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!!

[@paulfox9328]

Thank you for your beautiful review ❤

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much Paul!

[@calmdownsleepytime]

Great review Jeff!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@MCQ094]

Omg greatest review 💪🏽

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@tres311]

Nice to see Craig taking cruises and living life.

[@HDjeff]

Who is Craig?

[@lisamontgomery99]

Great tips and info! Looks like a great cruise choice ❤

[@HDjeff]

It was a great value, that’s for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@donnaelliott5772]

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.

[@HDjeff]

😂 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!

[@paulnokio1199]

That looked pretty fun, thanks for sharing

[@HDjeff]

Thank you!

[@doctorbentley]

I love that you decorated.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, it was a lot of fun!

[@suzannecuerrier279]

Excellent review. Thank you

[@HDjeff]

Thanks so much Suzanne, I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@jeffrojefferson88]

Love the video. You are great at this.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@dudeitsrudy]

Great review!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@jerrywestin3447]

Dude! I like you already! Love that idea of decorating!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you!

[@teelinn4912]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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! 😆

[@helengil5166]

Just got back from the cruise. The ship is amazing! Enjoyed it all, and great entertainment

[@HDjeff]

I’m glad you had a great time as well, and the entertainment is world class!

[@edvaira6891]

Yes, we got some anniversary decorations from Royal Caribbean for the Alaska cruise we took for our 30th and they were really nice

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@cryfier]

Literally love cruises, looks amazing. I wish i had one to come with me on these

[@HDjeff]

You can go solo like I did, you’ll have a great time!

[@Mach11976]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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!

[@Mach11976]

@@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.

[@shyjamaicagurl3817]

New subscriber, enjoy your detail video on thus cruise, 💕 your fairness. I 💕 watch traveling videos on cruise n train you sound very fair in your review

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words and happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

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?

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@maximplicity]

Never been on a cruise. But I saw you put up decor and said, 'Oh yea he is my kind of extra'. Then you mentioned introverted and I subbed.

[@HDjeff]

😂 thank you so much! The thought of talking to a camera in public would’ve terrified me 3 years ago, I always preferred to be the one behind the camera but I’ve learned to have a lot of fun with it.

[@maximplicity]

@@HDjeff As an introvert I get it.

[@crowningjulesnj3992]

We were on MSC in the Mediterranean Sea. I will say that the ship was beautiful and the staff did have a hard time new staff at the bars and with all the different nationalities onboard. The casino was great I played 6 days in the casino on only $100 it was epic fun. The shows were elaborate. The comedy was perfect and the lounge bar and shows were so much fun! Would sail in US to try it out, this video really helped Ty 😊

[@HDjeff]

I would love to try one of their Mediterranean cruises as well, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and had fun in the casino! I just got off a Virgin Voyages cruise yesterday and there were some big wins in the casino, but unfortunately it wasn’t me. 😆

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

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!

[@HDjeff]

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! 🚢

[@katherynnemartin2907]

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!

[@HDjeff]

I’m glad to hear you also enjoyed it, I’m looking forward to another MSC cruise next year!

[@melsamuel5159]

Looking forward to go on another Msc cruise.

[@Bjk248]

My sister and I always decorate our cabin!!!! We also decorate the door if it’s permitted. Fun stuff!

[@HDjeff]

That’s awesome, my next cruise happens to be on my birthday so I’ll have to come up with something else. 😆

[@karabinb4514]

Never been on a cruise this looks like an amazing option!! Thank you for the review as a solo traveler😊

[@HDjeff]

I think it’s a great way to travel solo, thanks for watching!

[@friend757]

Great review. Its a good thing you are thin. I can't imagine the calorie totals with 3 meals each day and 18 drinks. It looked amazingly fun.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, I definitely gained back all the weight I lost before the cruise! 😂

[@erikkibler3466]

I tattoo professionally and never thought of tattooing on a cruise ship.interesting idea.great video man👊🤟

[@HDjeff]

You are a true artist, very cool! I can’t imagine it’s easy either the ship rocking but they did a great job on Amanda’s tattoos and she loves them.

[@Plum_bird]

Thank you for sharing all your experiences. Wow! That’s scary to have someone come into your room that early. No one is cleaning rooms that early!🎉 Please consider making reports in the future, it’s important to document these cases in the event it was not an honest mistake.

[@HDjeff]

Thanks, I did make a report with the security manager & front desk manager. ✌️

[@ellen4441]

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 !

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@JLCLARK-hq3kw]

I miss Ocean Cay 😢 we loved how peaceful it was

[@HDjeff]

I think it’s really underrated, such a magical place and I can’t wait to go back!

[@MusicISGoodFortheSoul]

I just subscribed and liked your KZbin 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 😊

[@grahamrowley1691]

A very enjoyable video, thank you!

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!!

[@buddy6101]

As a travel agent who cruises a lot- I appreciate the honest review. Agreed that most of the complaints I see seem to be insignificant.

[@HDjeff]

You’ve got a very cool job but you must hear a lot of ridiculous complaints! Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@SuperT6nn]

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!

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@cesarsanchez9483]

Thanks for the review

[@simonepatrice6008]

I loved this! Where do you find the best prices for cruises?

[@HDjeff]

I just searched on Expedia by the lowest price, and last year we also booked two for free on Virgin Voyages with points.

[@PJL7095]

Hey Jeff- just recommend to your channel… and looks like I subscribed at the 5000 mark.

[@HDjeff]

That’s awesome, I’m so grateful to have reached 5k subscribers and appreciate you following along as well!

[@waokicostra]

that outfit change was worth subscribing

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, there are a few of those in my videos! 😂

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

Glad you liked it. MSc has some of the most inconsistencies in the cruis industry, especially in the Mediterranean. Where are they come from

[@HDjeff]

That’s what I’ve heard, but I’m looking forward to sailing with them again. Happy travels! ✌️

[@williegilligan2661]

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.

[@HDjeff]

🤣 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.

[@icreatedanaccountforthis1852]

This was fun to watch.

[@HDjeff]

Thank you so much!

[@monicap9662]

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.

[@HDjeff]

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.

[@curtluther6214]

Great review! I sale on my first MSC cruise on the seashore in 3 weeks

[@HDjeff]

Thank you, I hope you have a great time on your cruise as well!