I'm glad I got to experience this ship through your videos and with your review here. I've cruised a lot and I was very curious about the experience with Margaritaville, especially since my girlfriend loves the brand. Sucks to see there's so much nickel and diming on this ship. You'd think with such a short itinerary there'd be some sort of unlimited drinks package instead of the ones that are a set limit. I look forward to when you eventually go on the Islander! It seems more modern which is always a step in the right direction. The Paradise could use some TLC and some upgrading before I consider going on it.
Thanks for watching! It was definitely an experience and glad I went on it so I no longer have to wonder, but I feel that there are better valued cruises. The Islander looks to be comparable to a Carnival/ Royal Caribbean cruise and I am excited to take advantage of their promotions, plus it is only about an hour from me at Tampa.
Agreed! Thank you for your honest and comprehensive review. Sounds like you can spend a lot of money trying to save money; can't stand it when that happens.
@@gigi9301 It really caught me off guard. I like to cruise cheap so I was surprised when I got my final bill, all my fault though. Those blender drinks where good.
I agree it is not worth the money. Amoung all the issues I had, listening to you I now know I was lied to about valet parking for disabled vets. I asked as I got on the property and I pointed to the area because I did park there years ago on one of my more than 6 (pre-margaritaville ) cruises. They lied. Oh yeah, I'm so freaking done with this line, also, as it is margaritaville I will not set foot on it again. Too many tricks. I was loyal to this lil cruise and always convinced most of my friends and family who came to Florida to visit me to take a quick cruise. But it's changed for the bad. I'll wait for another management change. I've been on many cruises, and I have to say this was the most disappointing annoying cruise I've ever taken. AND YEAH THE FOOD SUCKED TOO. ONLY THE HAMBURGERS WAS WORTH SWALLOWING. Trust me when I tell you every meal was awful. 😢
The first person I asked about the disabled parking also told me that it wasn't available, but then when I was waiting for the valet parking, someone came up behind my vehicle and told me that they did honor the disabled veteran parking. I didn't realize that another line actually ran a cruise out of Port of Palms. Was it the same ship, too?
I'm glad I got to experience this ship through your videos and with your review here. I've cruised a lot and I was very curious about the experience with Margaritaville, especially since my girlfriend loves the brand. Sucks to see there's so much nickel and diming on this ship. You'd think with such a short itinerary there'd be some sort of unlimited drinks package instead of the ones that are a set limit. I look forward to when you eventually go on the Islander! It seems more modern which is always a step in the right direction. The Paradise could use some TLC and some upgrading before I consider going on it.
Thanks for watching! It was definitely an experience and glad I went on it so I no longer have to wonder, but I feel that there are better valued cruises. The Islander looks to be comparable to a Carnival/ Royal Caribbean cruise and I am excited to take advantage of their promotions, plus it is only about an hour from me at Tampa.
Great vlog Mike!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Very informative, Mike ! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Agreed! Thank you for your honest and comprehensive review. Sounds like you can spend a lot of money trying to save money; can't stand it when that happens.
@@gigi9301 It really caught me off guard. I like to cruise cheap so I was surprised when I got my final bill, all my fault though. Those blender drinks where good.
I agree it is not worth the money. Amoung all the issues I had, listening to you I now know I was lied to about valet parking for disabled vets. I asked as I got on the property and I pointed to the area because I did park there years ago on one of my more than 6 (pre-margaritaville ) cruises. They lied. Oh yeah, I'm so freaking done with this line, also, as it is margaritaville I will not set foot on it again. Too many tricks. I was loyal to this lil cruise and always convinced most of my friends and family who came to Florida to visit me to take a quick cruise. But it's changed for the bad. I'll wait for another management change.
I've been on many cruises, and I have to say this was the most disappointing annoying cruise I've ever taken.
AND YEAH THE FOOD SUCKED TOO. ONLY THE HAMBURGERS WAS WORTH SWALLOWING.
Trust me when I tell you every meal was awful. 😢
The first person I asked about the disabled parking also told me that it wasn't available, but then when I was waiting for the valet parking, someone came up behind my vehicle and told me that they did honor the disabled veteran parking. I didn't realize that another line actually ran a cruise out of Port of Palms. Was it the same ship, too?
Lmao they really said I’ll drive if you chip in for gas 😂😂😂
Hahaha, I'll fly if you buy! Thanks for watching!