I know you love and appreciate every single one of us. I love and appreciate your honesty - it's really nice that you tell us the bad as well as the good. Thank you!
A ship of this magnitude IS the destination. Notice how short the actual "cruise" is ? They've basically designed a "resort hotel at sea". When you home port in Florida, and set up itineraries to the Bahamas for 3/4 days, you operate at maximum revenue while burning a minimum of fuel. The revenue of a full ship doesn't change from day to day. But the operating expenses DO change based on the nautical miles traveled. Why travel 2,000+ miles on a 7 day cruise when you can sail just a couple hundred miles during the same 7 days ?
@@kay22100 I think the problem is Kay they don't really take some of the big ships anywhere spectacular a lot of the time. Admittedly the cost of actually cruising to far away places will notch up the $ costs! The Amazon, and South American ports can be stunning places to visit. However each to his or her own! If you like just hanging out on the ship then good for you. Port days can be great if you just want some space on the ship and chill! 😉👍
All the new cruise ships do Caribbean so like Disney and carnival too. It’s so bring in new cruisers with shorter durations and an effort for repeat customers.
@@JSHIPLIFEthey're all very good, transparent and honest. What sets it apart is this can directly affect your livelihood. The good description of expectations and who the various cruises should appeal to and those it would not. It would be easy just to say it's great theres something for everyone. Which would be most likely true, in a sense. But being able to offer the first hand experience is great customer service and satisfaction that gets repeat customers. They'd have a good time on one ship, but have a great time on another.
Maybe it would be cool for those short sailings if you're not into visiting ports. It seems like it's all about the ship and the private island instead of visiting new places. I guess that's what most people want but I like to explore places these monster ships don't go. They are Killin it so I guess I'm in the minority. Great review Justin, and the hat, shirt combo is money!
Can’t cruise to nowhere, but they will be happy to stop at Cashgrab island ((Coco cay)) and another pointless point that has been deemed dangerous 🤷🏼♀️
You’re not alone. I remember when the private island was private. A few huts to sell basic things. Snorkeling was offered but most ppl sat in a lounge chair on the beach or swam in the ocean. It was a peaceful & quiet day until it was changed to an amusement park where cruisers spend more money to have “fun.”
Yeah I agree. You will need to do older/smaller if you want a more exotic vacation. I just got off a 14 day cruise and went many different places but my husband and I want this type of cruise after that 😅! Royal is doing great things to please everyone.
@genitagray6126 It's a new day! They have cruises for people that suite you, maybe find those instead of complain about new features they should have made.
Think thats the issue. smaller ships are generally fine for 3-4 days, in terms of 'stuff to do'. oasis class ships are 7+ day cruises in terms of shows, dining venues, etc. idk if you can even optimize every show and dining location and party in 4 days. Maybe you should try that! Equivalent of ppl doing like all rides in a day without fast pass challenges at disney lol.
That is where I am now too. I am happy to have cruised on an Oasis class ship and on an Excel class ship so I am now cruising on the older ships more and getting a lot more for my money. I like the smaller ships better anyway. I don't need all the water stuff and slides. I'm good with shows, comedy and good food.
This! We just got off our first cruise ever onboard Symphony OTS this month for seven nights and these Utopia OTS weekend sailings are the same price that we paid when I booked Symphony last year. They’re making the same money in half the time, half the over head. It’s genius on their part.
It seems to me that by doing only short sailings, there will not be that many people driving down from AL, GA, TN and elsewhere to do a 3/4 night cruise. But maybe I'm wrong. I wouldn't drive down to Canaveral for anything less than a 7 nighter.
Well I’m from SC, and I have 2 booked for 4 nights. Ultimate family suite on icon, 120k. On utopia I got it for 14k. With it being only 4 nights, I’m able to get a lot of friends to go that have never cruised before. Do you realize how hard it is to get someone who’s never cruised to go on a 7 night cruise? I’m excited as hell to go in October bringing my first time cruiser friends with me, and living it up as star class at that. This ship is more to get newcomers into cruising, 3/
Really appreciate the speed of presentation and whats good and not so good! I too start getting sleepy when the show is not engaging, regardless of how masterful the performers are, which is a shame because performers usually at top notch.
I hear that, it seems all of the shorter cruises are just Nassau and CocoCay. It would be nice to try a few other ships while going to a couple of different locations.
Exactly there are ten ports on the Carrib and they are all the same. All these islands are now American-ish. Good thing the carrib never really had a culture before discovery. It is like downtown Topeka these days. I was nicer before it turned American.
Just got off. I loved it. I’m on vacation. No need for FOMO. I enjoyed what was there, at my leisure. Solution, take a longer cruise or get on a smaller ship. It should be obvious what one is getting into. People complained that 7 days were not enough for these ships.
I feel like this is spot on. Intense is an awesome show. I feel like RC had a lowkey meeting only about you and your visit… and it hit just as it should’ve. You rock… you’re my number 1 trusted source - easily 🤩🤩🤩
I don’t get a three night cruise a four night yeah yeah I get it 3 Nights Way too short but each it own When it comes down to three day cruise, it’s great for a first time cruise
The short sailings are a waste of money and time IMO. Barely get on the ship and its time to get off. I like a long cruise, I'd do a world cruise if I could afford it. Our next is in September and its a 15 day cruise to Hawaii.
Any reason why you commented? Trying to figure this out? I think someone is bragging about they can afford a two week cruise and wants people who only have the time and money for a tree day cruise to feel like a loser. Some of us think the whole industry is for losers but we try to be polite about it. If they are floating around in a tin can, they aint taking resources up at the Hilton pool. Right?
I am happy to have cruised on an Oasis class ship and on an Excel class ship so I am now cruising on the older ships more and getting a lot more for my money. I like the smaller ships better anyway. I don't need all the water stuff and slides. I'm good with shows, comedy and good food.
Once you go on a couple of hairdresser cruises, you know it is time to move up to something nicer. The Bunny and Kathy crowd gets pretty annoying pretty quick.
Yeah it's too short for me personally. The only way I could see making this work is coming 3 or 4 days earlier. And filling those days up with other fun activities until it's time for the cruise. But the problem with that is now you are putting out even more money to do that. Obviously that's not an option for those of us with already limited funds to begin with. So people with a lot of disposable income would be able to do that. Or just do the back to back cruises as mentioned.
As a TA, that had sailed on many cruises, I would stay in the ship to explore more and take advantage of getting my Wow while a majority of the shipmates are ashore. Thank you for your input. You are my #1 content creator for cruising.
Who wants to stay on a tin can while there are fun things to do on shore. The ship is just the transportation. It's crowded and it aint that nice to be honest.
Hi! New subscriber here! I took my very first cruise ever last week on the Carnival Jubilee and I had an absolute ball! The cruise life got me HOOKED! I really want to do a Royal Caribbean cruise next so I've been doing some research but this cruise looks amazing so I'll definitely go look into it more! I love the whole train depot and the built in food truck is sick! Thanks for this review! 😊
If I am going on a ship that is that big and has so many venues, then I want to cruise more the 3 or 4 days. Departing and Leaving takes two days so if it's 3 day you really only have one day to enjoy the ship, two if it's 4 days.
I don't think they count the departure morning as one of the cruise days. So for a 3 day cruise, you board around noon on day one, and I think day 2 and 3 are full, you depart on the morning of day 4. At least this is how it typically works.
Looks like a huge floating city! Caters to a specific group of consumers I guess. I’d probably get completely lost! 😂 The rooms and food look really nice. Overall, I’d prefer a smaller and quieter cruise.
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I just got off Allure of the Seas. 4 day cruise, same itinerary different port. I literally was running around trying to get to everything. I attended 2 of the 3 shows, one game show and 2 comedy shows. Even on day at sea I still missed alot of stuff lol. Its terrible on port days because you literally have time for one or two things. We got back on the ship at 5pm took a nap and attended dinner by 7. Enough time for one show and one activity
These bigger ships make me afraid that I'll get lost, wandering the halls and never finding my way back to my cabin! Looks like a fun time, though! Thanks for your honesty and great videos!
Everything is labeled and there are maps everywhere. If you get lost, just ask crew or turn around. Go try it out. Great times to be had on Oasis class ships for sure.
good video brother. for me 3 or 4 day sailings are just too short ( im out of state from florida) . Even if you do back to back sailings you still going to the same port which is kind of a waste if that makes sense coco cay. Don't get me wrong im loyal to royal ,to me is seems like after some time, i think these 3 and 4 night cruises are going flop to a point ( you really dont enjoy yourself you feel rushed all the time) . I have 8 day cruise coming on adventure OTS and 9 day on celebrity eclipse.
So you were on the “CZcamsr of the Seas” 😂! I was going to I would had met you but never-mind that. I always wanted to know how the first sailing will go with drones flying everywhere lol. I booked a 5 day/4night sailing for November and I’m looking forward to going! This ship has many new features like the railway and seafood restaurants that’s different from other Oasis class ships. I will try the best I can to run around and do everything, so wish me luck 😅!
Was just on this ship last week with my wife. My first cruise ever but my wife grew up going on cruises. We had an inward facing balcony overlooking Central Park on the 11th floor and honestly we didn’t have an issue with outside noise, and my wife is a light sleeper. I felt the room was much better at limiting outside noise than I expected. However, everything else he pointed out is spot on. It felt rushed, timing for stuff was off, and the food I felt was very underwhelming. We got lucky and got on the railway dinner show thing when someone cancelled and that food was better. The short ribs were truly spectacular. It seems this ship was trying to push specialty dining for the extra money. Which is fine but when I’d rather have eggo waffles than the waffles on a massive cruise line supposedly known for their food, that’s a problem. Everything was just bland and tasted low quality, mainly speaking to the Windjammer. I was really looking forward to the food and was kinda bummed tbh. Shows were great and really was the highlight of the cruise. That being said, we will definitely be back but not sure if it will be on Utopia until they offer 5-7 day cruises. 3 days, especially without a day at sea, just isn’t enough to truly enjoy everything on the ship. Didn’t like feeling like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to play mental chess with how to spend our limited time on the ship.
The smart elevators are great if you are on the lower floors, (cove balconies on Carnival). Carnival doesn’t have them on the newest monster ships though. Guess that’s because many couldn’t figure them out. I wouldn’t want to be on a lower floor of a monster ship without them.
This ship is simply too big for such a quick turnaround, too much trouble for a few days cruise. I’m actively looking for my next cruise and it will be on a much smaller ship. It will also be a 7 day cruise as it’s not worth the airfare from Boston to Florida for a few day sail. IMO
As a TA, I'm so with you on that. The larget capacity ship I said twice was the Venezia out of Manhattan. Used Amtrak from MD paid $50 round trip and $15 Cab to the Port.
With a ship like this I would love at least a week just on it, maybe one or two ports. A transatlantic would be perfect. I am the type to try to explore every part of the ship and do as many activities as I can!
I never knew there was all these things on these ships. I knew about rooms, pools and a buffet but I didn’t know about restaurants, shows night clubs, gym’s ect you’re already on a vacation before you even leave the dock.
Speaking of honest reviews, I want to know what are your thoughts about the Australia break dancer at the recently concluded Olympics. You should do a video on that.
My experience with RCL (Navigator) last October? The upcharge restaurants, Chops and Jamie's Italian, were disappointing. Especially Jamie's...to call that "Italian" is insulting. The Olive Garden, not exactly fine Italian dining, is actually better. And that's just sad.
We are on the 5 day sailing at the end of August. I would never book a ship this size for 3 or 4 days. Shoot forreal forreal 5 days is too short for me, but it's a brand new ship. This may be a one and done for me.
I do love this ship class, but I just think it's far too big for a weekend break - I'd be so overwhelmed trying to do everything on there in such a short period of time!
Jay...my dude. You are one of seven people that I follow for cruise news and information. BUT...stop saying...SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER!!! this ain't 2004.🤣🤣. Like always....GREAT VID!!! utopia is way to expensive for that short of a cruise.
So I appreciate your video because it isn’t “fluff”. Some may take offense to the rather pessimistic take but my bride and I are sailing out on the 16th of Sept for our 5th year anniversary, and I truly appreciate the TRUTH (from your perspective of course) about what to expect. I really believe we will be slightly overwhelmed with all that is available to see and do in just a 5 day/4 night cruise (her first cruise ever) but I did find the idea in your video of the back to back cruise to make it a 7 day rather intriguing.. wonderful idea… even down to the ports (not seeing or doing everything you wanted to do on the 3 day.. you can do on the 4 day when you go back). Last note: I hope the walls aren’t as thin as you suggest 😏
Thanks for an awesome video. I was curious as to what the covid protocols have become since they've resumed cruising or was there any issues? Once again, great video!
Aqua Show- my favorite was Big Daddy, on Harmony. Best part of the ship! It had amazing music, great theme and synchronized swimming. The food and service was awful, even in specialized dining- 150 gave me a dose of food poisoning due to fish cooked incorrectly and Caesar salad on a warm plate. It was documented as food poisoning! 😮
I feel like people in this comment section dont realize most new generation cruisers dont go for the ports but for the ships themselves. Its ment to be a resort on the sea and people want to stay on the ship and enjoy it. Let people enjoy what they like and not have to criticize what they enjoy. Clearly there is a reason cruising has had a new boom. If you like the old and small ships stick to those you dont need to yuck other peoples yum.
Even the hardiest party-animal can't see and enjoy everything this ship has to offer in three days. Maybe the idea is they'll come back again and again. Maybe some will.
That’s what you are doing you are yuck someone’s yum, it’s other people’s view and comments just like yours- you like monstrous ships full of gadgets great, you’re missing the concept of cruising
Never!!! I’ve done them and they are boring. Yes, they are very nice looking ships but the vibe is definitely not “it.” Even the club and sail away parties are too conservative for me. I’ll stay on the newly termed “Walmart of the Seas” any day !!! Carnival all day long !!!
@@CathyEM The entire vibe is fun. The workers get you involved in the party and you literally meet people as soon as you leave your home port. There is lots of participation from cruisers and Carnival promotes that. Also, it is packed and the more the merrier. As on this video, not many people are even there for the RC party and the vibe is dead. As this creator said, it’s the “who” that is on the ship that makes the cruise. Most Carnival passengers appear to be more loose and free, whereas I found lots of RC passengers to be “stuck up” quite frankly. It was too much like business and not about fun.
@@biggareid I’ve made it back from 10 cruises with no issues whatsoever from Carnival. I’ll continue to take my chances. Enjoy your RC. Carnival Jubilee is up next for me 🛳️!!!!
I watched a bunch of videos and booked two cruises and we recently finished our first cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. I have traveled a lot in my life and this was the first time cruising and I must say that I really hated it. I felt trapped and the only parts that I liked were when we ported and did some beach time and snorkeling. We also booked Utopia of the seas for late January and we were looking forward to it and now, not so much. I do hope royals experience is better than carnivals. But I am not sure I would ever book another cruise I would much rather book a resort in the Dominican Republic or Bali and explore while still being in a controlled environment with our little one. Anyway, I really hope this Utopia cruise is an overall better experience, but this video made me think otherwise.
It’s not $3000 a person if you get regular rooms. They are around $600 a person and sometimes less. Now if you are getting a big suite then that’s different .
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Thank you! Someone has to do it 😅
A ship of this magnitude IS the destination. Notice how short the actual "cruise" is ? They've basically designed a "resort hotel at sea". When you home port in Florida, and set up itineraries to the Bahamas for 3/4 days, you operate at maximum revenue while burning a minimum of fuel. The revenue of a full ship doesn't change from day to day. But the operating expenses DO change based on the nautical miles traveled. Why travel 2,000+ miles on a 7 day cruise when you can sail just a couple hundred miles during the same 7 days ?
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I rarely get off the ship and if I do it’s for a very short time
@@kay22100 I think the problem is Kay they don't really take some of the big ships anywhere spectacular a lot of the time. Admittedly the cost of actually cruising to far away places will notch up the $ costs! The Amazon, and South American ports can be stunning places to visit. However each to his or her own! If you like just hanging out on the ship then good for you. Port days can be great if you just want some space on the ship and chill! 😉👍
All the new cruise ships do Caribbean so like Disney and carnival too. It’s so bring in new cruisers with shorter durations and an effort for repeat customers.
I love this guys reviews. It's like I almost feel like I was actually there. 😃
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@@JSHIPLIFEthey're all very good, transparent and honest. What sets it apart is this can directly affect your livelihood. The good description of expectations and who the various cruises should appeal to and those it would not. It would be easy just to say it's great theres something for everyone. Which would be most likely true, in a sense. But being able to offer the first hand experience is great customer service and satisfaction that gets repeat customers. They'd have a good time on one ship, but have a great time on another.
As a Floridian who doesn’t want to take vacation days off work for a cruise, this sailing is perfect!
Maybe it would be cool for those short sailings if you're not into visiting ports. It seems like it's all about the ship and the private island instead of visiting new places. I guess that's what most people want but I like to explore places these monster ships don't go. They are Killin it so I guess I'm in the minority. Great review Justin, and the hat, shirt combo is money!
Can’t cruise to nowhere, but they will be happy to stop at Cashgrab island ((Coco cay)) and another pointless point that has been deemed dangerous 🤷🏼♀️
You’re not alone. I remember when the private island was private. A few huts to sell basic things. Snorkeling was offered but most ppl sat in a lounge chair on the beach or swam in the ocean. It was a peaceful & quiet day until it was changed to an amusement park where cruisers spend more money to have “fun.”
Boy do I remember those days. I've been cruising with Royal Caribbean since 2004. Nothing to do but sit on the benches eat go swimming and relax😂
Yeah I agree. You will need to do older/smaller if you want a more exotic vacation. I just got off a 14 day cruise and went many different places but my husband and I want this type of cruise after that 😅! Royal is doing great things to please everyone.
@genitagray6126 It's a new day! They have cruises for people that suite you, maybe find those instead of complain about new features they should have made.
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Think thats the issue. smaller ships are generally fine for 3-4 days, in terms of 'stuff to do'. oasis class ships are 7+ day cruises in terms of shows, dining venues, etc. idk if you can even optimize every show and dining location and party in 4 days. Maybe you should try that! Equivalent of ppl doing like all rides in a day without fast pass challenges at disney lol.
3 and 4 days are also known as sampler cruises.
Not the Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye music after the "EVERYTHING EVERYTHING!" 💀😎😂🤣😂🤣
An inch or two thinner walls over the length of the ship could let them squeeze another cabin or two more in….
Are u 8 yrs old?
I'll still take older ships with the same destination for half the price. 😎
Bingo!
It’s what cruising is all about
That is where I am now too. I am happy to have cruised on an Oasis class ship and on an Excel class ship so I am now cruising on the older ships more and getting a lot more for my money. I like the smaller ships better anyway. I don't need all the water stuff and slides. I'm good with shows, comedy and good food.
This! We just got off our first cruise ever onboard Symphony OTS this month for seven nights and these Utopia OTS weekend sailings are the same price that we paid when I booked Symphony last year. They’re making the same money in half the time, half the over head. It’s genius on their part.
It seems to me that by doing only short sailings, there will not be that many people driving down from AL, GA, TN and elsewhere to do a 3/4 night cruise. But maybe I'm wrong. I wouldn't drive down to Canaveral for anything less than a 7 nighter.
12 hours, nope
Yep. I'm in stl area. I won't be going on a 3 or 4 night cruise. Not worth it with having to fly.
@@autobotdiva9268 I suppose that some might do back-to-backs on it. But a 7 nighter with different ports is still better imo.
Well I’m from SC, and I have 2 booked for 4 nights. Ultimate family suite on icon, 120k. On utopia I got it for 14k.
With it being only 4 nights, I’m able to get a lot of friends to go that have never cruised before. Do you realize how hard it is to get someone who’s never cruised to go on a 7 night cruise?
I’m excited as hell to go in October bringing my first time cruiser friends with me, and living it up as star class at that.
This ship is more to get newcomers into cruising, 3/
@@phuxonly 14k? What a bargain....
I think its too big for such a short trip. You're paying for stuff that you wont have time to experience. Thanks for the review and saving me money.
I think they should also offer 7 day cruises .
I'm on Utopia now! Great video by the way!
Why you on your computer if you are on a cruise? Get in line for some activities.
@@thomasallen6980 I was resting 😂.
Really appreciate the speed of presentation and whats good and not so good! I too start getting sleepy when the show is not engaging, regardless of how masterful the performers are, which is a shame because performers usually at top notch.
With the lower cost of this ship, to avoid being so rushed, I’d do a back to back to back to get more in!!! Thanks for sharing 🛳️🛳️
Hoping those Discovery rumors are true because I don’t know how many more times I can go to nassua and cococay
I hear that, it seems all of the shorter cruises are just Nassau and CocoCay. It would be nice to try a few other ships while going to a couple of different locations.
Exactly there are ten ports on the Carrib and they are all the same. All these islands are now American-ish. Good thing the carrib never really had a culture before discovery. It is like downtown Topeka these days. I was nicer before it turned American.
You could always go to do a Mediterranean cruise of Alaska or something totally different there are many options
I liked those destination elevators on the Carnival Horizon in 2018, but most people seemed not to.
Same old same old.
I like the new elevator too.
We did too. Had a cove balcony and I could be on Lido for a coffee run for myself and my Wife, quickly. It was great!
Going on 11/01, can't wait! Birthday cruise here I come, looks dope.
Thank you, Justin. Were you on speed when you narrated this video? I had to reduce the playback speed to .75. 🙂
Nah Just high on life 😅
Just got off. I loved it. I’m on vacation. No need for FOMO. I enjoyed what was there, at my leisure. Solution, take a longer cruise or get on a smaller ship. It should be obvious what one is getting into. People complained that 7 days were not enough for these ships.
I just went 19-23rd...it was AMAZING!! We absolutely missed things but what we did was great!!
A ship the size of a small country full of kids sounds like hell on earth.
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Totally agree!!! Our next cruise is going to be with Viking or Celebrity
You crack me up! “Boring as hell!” Don’t hold back J!
They should make the louder rooms a discount
That's not a bad idea at all! If I'm gonna have to be in a noisy cabin at least give a nice discount for the noise.
I agree
I feel like this is spot on. Intense is an awesome show. I feel like RC had a lowkey meeting only about you and your visit… and it hit just as it should’ve. You rock… you’re my number 1 trusted source - easily 🤩🤩🤩
Need to get back to smaller ships and longer cruises without the wizwang
They have ships for that. This is for first timers and people who want to have fun and not have to think of the the everyday stress
I don’t get a three night cruise a four night yeah yeah I get it 3 Nights Way too short but each it own When it comes down to three day cruise, it’s great for a first time cruise
The short sailings are a waste of money and time IMO. Barely get on the ship and its time to get off. I like a long cruise, I'd do a world cruise if I could afford it. Our next is in September and its a 15 day cruise to Hawaii.
Any reason why you commented? Trying to figure this out? I think someone is bragging about they can afford a two week cruise and wants people who only have the time and money for a tree day cruise to feel like a loser. Some of us think the whole industry is for losers but we try to be polite about it. If they are floating around in a tin can, they aint taking resources up at the Hilton pool. Right?
I am happy to have cruised on an Oasis class ship and on an Excel class ship so I am now cruising on the older ships more and getting a lot more for my money. I like the smaller ships better anyway. I don't need all the water stuff and slides. I'm good with shows, comedy and good food.
Once you go on a couple of hairdresser cruises, you know it is time to move up to something nicer. The Bunny and Kathy crowd gets pretty annoying pretty quick.
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Cruise ships should put sound proof materials on the walls more people definitely have to complain so they add that on future ships
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You’re paying 7nights price for a 3-4 night cruise and a weak itinerary.
Yeah it's too short for me personally. The only way I could see making this work is coming 3 or 4 days earlier. And filling those days up with other fun activities until it's time for the cruise. But the problem with that is now you are putting out even more money to do that.
Obviously that's not an option for those of us with already limited funds to begin with. So people with a lot of disposable income would be able to do that. Or just do the back to back cruises as mentioned.
I think they should have a silent disco - Our Celebrity Reflection cruise did that - it was super fun! But I still love Royal Caribbean the best..
As a TA, that had sailed on many cruises, I would stay in the ship to explore more and take advantage of getting my Wow while a majority of the shipmates are ashore. Thank you for your input. You are my #1 content creator for cruising.
Who wants to stay on a tin can while there are fun things to do on shore. The ship is just the transportation. It's crowded and it aint that nice to be honest.
This cruise is good for those who went to the parks for a few days and add a cruise to extend vacation.
True!
Hi! New subscriber here! I took my very first cruise ever last week on the Carnival Jubilee and I had an absolute ball! The cruise life got me HOOKED! I really want to do a Royal Caribbean cruise next so I've been doing some research but this cruise looks amazing so I'll definitely go look into it more! I love the whole train depot and the built in food truck is sick! Thanks for this review! 😊
If I am going on a ship that is that big and has so many venues, then I want to cruise more the 3 or 4 days. Departing and Leaving takes two days so if it's 3 day you really only have one day to enjoy the ship, two if it's 4 days.
I don't think they count the departure morning as one of the cruise days. So for a 3 day cruise, you board around noon on day one, and I think day 2 and 3 are full, you depart on the morning of day 4. At least this is how it typically works.
Looks like a huge floating city! Caters to a specific group of consumers I guess. I’d probably get completely lost! 😂 The rooms and food look really nice. Overall, I’d prefer a smaller and quieter cruise.
awesome video! i know you're a stranger but i'm so happy to hear you're a travel agent! seems like a job that really suits you 😄 love the outfits and your desk setup in the background btw!!!
Thanks for the information 🤓🙏🏾 Greatly Appreciated! And booked for Thanksgiving sailing 🚢
I just got off Allure of the Seas. 4 day cruise, same itinerary different port. I literally was running around trying to get to everything. I attended 2 of the 3 shows, one game show and 2 comedy shows. Even on day at sea I still missed alot of stuff lol. Its terrible on port days because you literally have time for one or two things. We got back on the ship at 5pm took a nap and attended dinner by 7. Enough time for one show and one activity
You have the best job ever!
Sailing on Utopia in a few months!!🎉Great review!!😊
These bigger ships make me afraid that I'll get lost, wandering the halls and never finding my way back to my cabin! Looks like a fun time, though! Thanks for your honesty and great videos!
Everything is labeled and there are maps everywhere. If you get lost, just ask crew or turn around. Go try it out. Great times to be had on Oasis class ships for sure.
I have zero plans to ever go on a cruise (I get seasick), but I really enjoy your videos & find them fascinating
Agreed, I was thinking about back to back because 3-4 days is too short.
good video brother. for me 3 or 4 day sailings are just too short ( im out of state from florida) . Even if you do back to back sailings you still going to the same port which is kind of a waste if that makes sense coco cay. Don't get me wrong im loyal to royal ,to me is seems like after some time, i think these 3 and 4 night cruises are going flop to a point ( you really dont enjoy yourself you feel rushed all the time) . I have 8 day cruise coming on adventure OTS and 9 day on celebrity eclipse.
I've been looking forward to this video, I have yet to experience a mega mega ship.
I have no interest in these huge ships and 3-4 day cruises. I have to fly, so no less than 6 nights make it worthwhile.
So you were on the “CZcamsr of the Seas” 😂! I was going to I would had met you but never-mind that. I always wanted to know how the first sailing will go with drones flying everywhere lol. I booked a 5 day/4night sailing for November and I’m looking forward to going! This ship has many new features like the railway and seafood restaurants that’s different from other Oasis class ships. I will try the best I can to run around and do everything, so wish me luck 😅!
Hi there, what's the new seafood restaurant?
Simply put, TOO EXPENSIVE!
Your cabin tours were the best, to the point and easy to compare.
Destination elevators are great
Will be sailing on it Monday
I love the pink shirt!!!
Thanks!
Was just on this ship last week with my wife. My first cruise ever but my wife grew up going on cruises. We had an inward facing balcony overlooking Central Park on the 11th floor and honestly we didn’t have an issue with outside noise, and my wife is a light sleeper. I felt the room was much better at limiting outside noise than I expected. However, everything else he pointed out is spot on. It felt rushed, timing for stuff was off, and the food I felt was very underwhelming. We got lucky and got on the railway dinner show thing when someone cancelled and that food was better. The short ribs were truly spectacular. It seems this ship was trying to push specialty dining for the extra money. Which is fine but when I’d rather have eggo waffles than the waffles on a massive cruise line supposedly known for their food, that’s a problem. Everything was just bland and tasted low quality, mainly speaking to the Windjammer. I was really looking forward to the food and was kinda bummed tbh. Shows were great and really was the highlight of the cruise. That being said, we will definitely be back but not sure if it will be on Utopia until they offer 5-7 day cruises. 3 days, especially without a day at sea, just isn’t enough to truly enjoy everything on the ship. Didn’t like feeling like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to play mental chess with how to spend our limited time on the ship.
The smart elevators are great if you are on the lower floors, (cove balconies on Carnival). Carnival doesn’t have them on the newest monster ships though. Guess that’s because many couldn’t figure them out. I wouldn’t want to be on a lower floor of a monster ship without them.
This ship is simply too big for such a quick turnaround, too much trouble for a few days cruise. I’m actively looking for my next cruise and it will be on a much smaller ship. It will also be a 7 day cruise as it’s not worth the airfare from Boston to Florida for a few day sail. IMO
As a TA, I'm so with you on that. The larget capacity ship I said twice was the Venezia out of Manhattan. Used Amtrak from MD paid $50 round trip and $15 Cab to the Port.
With a ship like this I would love at least a week just on it, maybe one or two ports. A transatlantic would be perfect. I am the type to try to explore every part of the ship and do as many activities as I can!
Aqua show was FANTASTIC!
I can't wait. LOYAL TO ROYAL.
Such a great, honest review! Thank you for sharing your experience on this amazing new ship!
I never knew there was all these things on these ships. I knew about rooms, pools and a buffet but I didn’t know about restaurants, shows night clubs, gym’s ect you’re already on a vacation before you even leave the dock.
You took me out with that hat🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the great video! Very informative.
Speaking of honest reviews, I want to know what are your thoughts about the Australia break dancer at the recently concluded Olympics. You should do a video on that.
My experience with RCL (Navigator) last October? The upcharge restaurants, Chops and Jamie's Italian, were disappointing.
Especially Jamie's...to call that "Italian" is insulting. The Olive Garden, not exactly fine Italian dining, is actually better. And that's just sad.
Our party was great. Your cruise folks seem fancier.
No thanks...I don't like the Excel class either. A vacation is NOT cruising with 7 to 8000 people. Especially paying exorbitant prices to do it.
We don't care Karen
We are on the 5 day sailing at the end of August. I would never book a ship this size for 3 or 4 days. Shoot forreal forreal 5 days is too short for me, but it's a brand new ship. This may be a one and done for me.
This ship is only 3 or 4 days. So what ship are you going on?
@@tiberiajames5997 It will be 3 or 4 days starting in September.
I like the short cruise on the new boat. It’s hard for me to get off work for 7 days. I wouldn’t be forced to cruise the older ships
I do love this ship class, but I just think it's far too big for a weekend break - I'd be so overwhelmed trying to do everything on there in such a short period of time!
Jay...my dude. You are one of seven people that I follow for cruise news and information. BUT...stop saying...SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER!!! this ain't 2004.🤣🤣. Like always....GREAT VID!!! utopia is way to expensive for that short of a cruise.
😂😂it’s funny…. Something my grandpa would say
Don't tell him how to live his life (sarcastic tone) Millennial lingo is 1950s repurposed! Hahaha
So I appreciate your video because it isn’t “fluff”. Some may take offense to the rather pessimistic take but my bride and I are sailing out on the 16th of Sept for our 5th year anniversary, and I truly appreciate the TRUTH (from your perspective of course) about what to expect. I really believe we will be slightly overwhelmed with all that is available to see and do in just a 5 day/4 night cruise (her first cruise ever) but I did find the idea in your video of the back to back cruise to make it a 7 day rather intriguing.. wonderful idea… even down to the ports (not seeing or doing everything you wanted to do on the 3 day.. you can do on the 4 day when you go back). Last note: I hope the walls aren’t as thin as you suggest 😏
For some reason I'm not feeling this super big cruises. I'm going in the NCl Prima and the tours are ridiculously expensive.
Beautiful ship! Thank you very much for sharing all the information! Bur where did you see $400 per person? It is much more. New subscriber here.
We booked at 600 per person for a balcony. 400 was offered when we booked.
will you ever go on the carnival valor
Yes. I’ve been trying to get over there
@JSHIPLIFE let's go I went on there twice and it's been fun every time, I just recently got off of the valor on the 18th.
Could you do a review on the regent seven seas? I would love to hear anything or any input you have to say about Regent
Thanks for an awesome video. I was curious as to what the covid protocols have become since they've resumed cruising or was there any issues? Once again, great video!
Aye family! It's been a few since I last tuned in... life and whatnot. Why'd you chop your locs?!?! 🤦🏾♂️
Growing them back! A barber in Mexico did me dirty lol
Aqua Show- my favorite was Big Daddy, on Harmony. Best part of the ship! It had amazing music, great theme and synchronized swimming. The food and service was awful, even in specialized dining- 150 gave me a dose of food poisoning due to fish cooked incorrectly and Caesar salad on a warm plate. It was documented as food poisoning! 😮
Have u done a video on MSC cruises ? I’m thinking trying one out from Orlando
I love your videos you are very knowledgeable keep them coming please do another video on virgin thank you again
For me I live to far away to do make a short cruise worth my money but still cool to see new ships
I feel like people in this comment section dont realize most new generation cruisers dont go for the ports but for the ships themselves. Its ment to be a resort on the sea and people want to stay on the ship and enjoy it. Let people enjoy what they like and not have to criticize what they enjoy. Clearly there is a reason cruising has had a new boom. If you like the old and small ships stick to those you dont need to yuck other peoples yum.
New one to me and I‘m using it: Don‘t yuck my yum.
Even the hardiest party-animal can't see and enjoy everything this ship has to offer in three days.
Maybe the idea is they'll come back again and again. Maybe some will.
That’s what you are doing you are yuck someone’s yum, it’s other people’s view and comments just like yours- you like monstrous ships full of gadgets great, you’re missing the concept of cruising
This ship gives those of us who don’t want to do a long sailing a chance to experience the big ships!
And this is why you all need to be Loyal to Royal!!! 😁
Never!!! I’ve done them and they are boring. Yes, they are very nice looking ships but the vibe is definitely not “it.” Even the club and sail away parties are too conservative for me. I’ll stay on the newly termed “Walmart of the Seas” any day !!! Carnival all day long !!!
@@MicrosoftWest Curious - what aspects of the Carnival sailaway parties appeal to you the most?
@@CathyEM The entire vibe is fun. The workers get you involved in the party and you literally meet people as soon as you leave your home port. There is lots of participation from cruisers and Carnival promotes that. Also, it is packed and the more the merrier. As on this video, not many people are even there for the RC party and the vibe is dead. As this creator said, it’s the “who” that is on the ship that makes the cruise. Most Carnival passengers appear to be more loose and free, whereas I found lots of RC passengers to be “stuck up” quite frankly. It was too much like business and not about fun.
@@MicrosoftWest ohhh no bbI value my life . When you sale Carnival you may not make it back 😂😂😂
@@biggareid I’ve made it back from 10 cruises with no issues whatsoever from Carnival. I’ll continue to take my chances. Enjoy your RC. Carnival Jubilee is up next for me 🛳️!!!!
Did you run into Tony from "La Lido Loca"?
No. I believe he was on the first Public Sailing after I disembarked, but I could be wrong
awesome life you live man. I dont think I can handle it as a massive introvert, but I fw it
lmao dudes always with some baddies too
@@360fanboy360 tbh, thats initially what got me to type that shi LOL
@@brotherjoll1802 lmao thats exactly what i was thinking bro
Thank you for visiting my island 🇧🇸 Dave
Can’t wait to go on this ship!! Thank you
I feel like I’m there when he’s doing these reviews. And I’m going on August 5
It’s the outfit for me! Lol love your videos Justin 😂🙌🏼
Over $1 billion ship. The consumer hast to pay for it. However, you still get loyalty points.
I'm going on the Utopia in December. I enjoyed your video.
I watched a bunch of videos and booked two cruises and we recently finished our first cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. I have traveled a lot in my life and this was the first time cruising and I must say that I really hated it. I felt trapped and the only parts that I liked were when we ported and did some beach time and snorkeling. We also booked Utopia of the seas for late January and we were looking forward to it and now, not so much. I do hope royals experience is better than carnivals. But I am not sure I would ever book another cruise I would much rather book a resort in the Dominican Republic or Bali and explore while still being in a controlled environment with our little one. Anyway, I really hope this Utopia cruise is an overall better experience, but this video made me think otherwise.
We are a Family of 7 there's no way we can afford 3k per person on a new Giant Cruise. Maybe in the future when the prices drops.
It’s not $3000 a person if you get regular rooms. They are around $600 a person and sometimes less. Now if you are getting a big suite then that’s different .