North America's Worst Cruise Ship

Today we're embarking on a 2 day "mini cruise" to the Bahamas and back aboard the Margaritaville At Sea Paradise, the oldest major cruise ship in North America. After trying out most the ship has to offer, here's my honest thoughts on what this cruise ship is actually like, why this product exists in the modern cruise industry, and why in my opinion, it's the worst cruise ship in North America.

Main Channel - @BrightSunFilms

Emmi’s Channel - @emmi_lancaster

Chapters:
Opening - 0:00
Cruise Line's History - 0:54
Ship's History - 3:07
Voyage & Cabin - 4:55
Food & Drinks - 8:24
Activities - 12:20
Ship's Design - 14:19
Rough Appearance - 18:45
Experience - 20:48
At Port - 22:26
Pricing & Comparables - 23:15
Score - 27:44
Final Thoughts - 29:37

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[GeneralCane]

That thing with the billiard balls killed me. They can't be bothered to upkeep the pool table mechanics but they can send a security guard out to actively sabotage the sparse fun that the guests ARE experiencing.

[eon]

That man taking all the balls from an active game and saying "Game's Over" seems quite on brand for what I'd expect from the title of the video

[AlexWolfLikesPie]

The fact that the library is just books the crew of the costa classica left behind is SENDING me

[PsRohrbaugh]

I guarantee you that the tape over the smoke alarm was done by previous passengers so they could smoke in the room, and just wasn't noticed by cleaning staff.

[ericcarabetta]

This is the most depressing cruise ship I've ever seen. It's like a floating retirement home, but with no people.

[hellokt]

Went on this cruise just before Christmas. The pool table is still broke and the netting over the pickle ball court was down on one corner. We easily found seating around the pool and buffet. The back pool isn't at all accessible for some in a wheelchair. I enjoyed the food in both the buffet and Fins. Others in my group order $25 steaks that were tough and tasteless. We played trivia games and won a lot of margaritas. I didn't buy the drink package and stuck with the free water, lemonade and juice in the buffet. I enjoyed the dueling pianos and theatre shows. You forgot to include the mandatory tips and fuel surcharge that will add $200 to your cost...and billed to your CC after you leave port.

[gwcrispi]

Imagine the "wear and tear" on the areas you can't see? Like the kitchen or the engine room.

[imsomewhatcertain]

Eddy Burback and Ted Nivison did a video a while back where they visited every Margaritaville restaurant/resort location in North America. The only thing they didn’t check out was the ship. After watching this video, I think Eddy and Ted would’ve been glad they didn’t go anywhere near the ship.

[gotimesportsman]

I just got off this ship yesterday, you are being generous with the scores. I have been on a few other cruises including a now defunct cruise that is laid up grounded on a Mexican shore now abandoned and even that ship was better when I went as a kid. There is now an extra gratuity charge and fuel surcharge added to your onboard acct after you board. Which on this cruise came out to an extra $198, so with cruise fare of two adults and a child, for this 2 night Bahama cruise, the final bill came a rough $756 after fare, taxes, port fees, gratuity, and fuel surcharge. That’s nothing else, no extra packages, drinks, souvenirs, taxi or bus to beach, nothing. There are way better options for your money out there. Great for single person or a couple that may live within an hour of the ship for a couple days to kill, other than that it’s not worth it at all.

[darjiaethera]

"Take a picture in front of the Titanic staircase" Yeah, that's definitely what I want to be thinking about on my questionable ocean adventure aboard a slightly janky ship. 😂

[Marshal_Dunnik]

Bright Sun Travels put more effort into making this video than the owners have in their cruise line

[abytequiero]

As a graphic designER I CROAKED at the Chinese copyrighted stock photo wall art. Absolutely amazing.

[RankingTheMouse]

I'm so incredibly happy this channel exists. YouTube needs more content like this - honest travel reviews from an unbiased source yet still with HIGH production value. Incredible stuff, Jake.

[guardianofcreativity]

Them ruining your pool game is so funny to me because there was literally no reason to do that. It’s not like they were really losing money. If the thing was broken, people couldn’t pay to play it anyway? Idk either way it feels pretty salty.

[theartofgettingready]

Emmi's face at 12:40 reacting to the entertainment was priceless, it made me belly laugh. I've had a moment like that on at least every cruise I've been on.

[averytabb]

Just canceled our margaritaville at sea cruise! I am so happy I saw this video when we could still get a full refund lol.

[amandagreen]

If the passenger rooms and public spaces are so sketchy, what must the crew quarters look like?😬

[bigusdallastexamas]

The elevator speaking in Italian is absolute greatness! That and the scotch tape over the smoke detector. You just cant find quality like that anymore! LOL

[JulesKM]

I can’t stop laughing at the employee coming out of nowhere to steal the pool table balls 😂

[Laurel]

the season pass thing is so fascinating as someone who almost worked on cruise ships and went to school for hospitality and tourism. a lot of older people choose to die on cruise ships, it's so common that there are morgues in the ship and it's talked about beyond the industry. the pass almost feels like it's encouraging it, plus the target audience for this would be older people. it gives me a weird feeling