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3…2…1… Ready. Looks pretty nice. come with me
(aside: let’s go together) This opens up!? Free? Free. MSC is so generous. Isn’t this kind of huge space usually sold as big luxury suites for the rich? Truly a kind company. We handpicked this room ourselves. It’s on a perfect deck. Especially close to the sea view. Yep—awesome. And it looks great no matter how you film. That grilled aroma—
so, so good. And this plating, you know? It’s got a formation. This isn’t the MSC I know. This is basically a fish steak. Dip a bit in my clarified butter. You guys should try. Never mind—you can’t—so I will. This one’s actually pretty big. Biggest lobster I’ve seen on a cruise. They’ve changed in the U.S. Eat as much as you want. Look at that color. So extra. Looks so happy. This is super tasty. Lobster at the buffet. Still not the MSC I knew—again. Look—isn’t this impressive? The legs are super thick. Wow—thicker than my finger. Ohhhhh. It even has a nail on the claw. The meat’s still springy—pretty good. Better than I expected. Grab all you like. Not crowded, no lines. Good? Keep eating. So much pressure. Watching as we walk—feels nice. Oh—the center is open. Super cool. Super fun. I want to thank Holafly for sponsoring our global data. It made our whole U.S. and Caribbean trip go super smoothly. But— their global plan for now doesn’t include every country. So just keep that in mind. Use our QBao Travel exclusive code to get 5% off. (Arriving at the Miami AA/AAA cruise terminal) (It gets jammed here easily) thank you it’s helpful
(aside: great) Hop out and drop your bags right there. They’ll staple the tags for you. hey family if you’d like to leave me a little tip for the pass i’m your porter i’ll be bringing the pass to the front door That was weird. We didn’t prepare any small bills this time. We only had a fifty on us. Hinting for a tip, huh. He said he could make change. He literally just stapled our tags though. Long story short: he wanted a little tip from me. I said, how about three bucks? Like a dollar per suitcase. We had three suitcases. Then he said thirty (dollars). (￣◇￣;) A thousand NT just to staple my tags? No way. Mhm. That facial expression—nope. He even tried to give ten back. I still felt bad about it. Ten felt too much anyway. So I said five dollars. I just said, five. He grudgingly gave me five back. Didn’t feel great. So here’s a reminder: if you’re coming to the U.S., carry some small bills. You’ll avoid awkward moments like this. Welcome to QBao Travel. This is already our fourth cruise trip. We’re staying longer in Miami mainly because we’re also boarding the newest ship in the world— MSC World America. One of the largest cruise series in the world. The two biggest ships for the U.S. are right here. And their terminal is also the world’s largest. Let me explain from the top. If you love cruising, you’ve probably felt how embarkation/disembarkation is a crucial part of the whole trip. It’s critical. Like that time in March, there was a bottleneck in Japan— some people suffered just lining up to get on and off. The U.S. is all about closed-loop cruising too. On embarkation day, everyone gets off, and everyone gets on— everything funnels into one day. How do they handle it? Solution: build their own terminal. So MSC built the largest cruise terminal in the world here. Bigger than the one next door… the biggest anywhere. Bigger than anyone’s. It can handle 36,000 passengers a day. Just this terminal? Yep. Let’s take a look at the world’s newest, largest terminal— how smooth is it really? go if it’s okay than take a picture
(aside: let’s take a photo) okay, we just cleared security. Quick rundown— that machine is amazing. It adjusts to your height— then #@$%^&*( auto-adjusts height and lighting. Yeah—pretty cool. Super fast—under a minute. Even check-in is fully automated. All automated. One more reminder— when we went through security, things like extension cords and steam irons— they take them away.
Don’t bring them. If you watch our videos, you’d know—
(sorry, that episode hasn’t aired yet) on our last Royal Caribbean cruise, they gave us a bottle of liquor. We’re not big drinkers, so we saved it. And had nowhere to put it. So we just let security take it. Kept it in the backpack. Don’t think checking it in your suitcase will slip by. Trust me— if they open your suitcase, it’s even worse. Just put it in your backpack, hand it to them here, and they won’t rummage your stuff. What’s this? Just an ocean motif. After a minute or two of security and check-in— I’m already thirsty. Two flavors. Cool down a bit. So refreshing. very nice
(aside: love it) It’s huge inside. The ceiling must be three decks tall. More than that. Photo op time. okay Snap one. This guy— even the immigration photo was super fast. Fully automatic. Like five seconds inside. Hahaha. Do you know how many people are on our ship? Around 7,000, I think. Ready. (looking around) (eyes wide like it’s all brand new) welcome on board Suddenly feeling calmer. Me too. Maybe we were too hyped. Feels more real inside. Oh, that scent— that signature MSC perfume. What now? As usual, we scout the buffet first. (We’ll also be using some 360° camera shots in this episode) This new promenade— feels different to walk through. Samples ahead. Gelato
(Italian ice cream) peanut butter
(peanut butter flavor) So good. Mmm, so rich. Haven’t had that Italian taste in a while. It’s delicious. oh You should try this flavor. Look at the cup behind… with cookies. Wild. Now that’s an Italian dessert. Chocolate eagle. Pretty well made. Very American vibes. Day one and we’re unboxing the chocolate shop first. I just meant—don’t miss it when you pass by. Uh—the price here is? Three dollars each. FYI, everyone. Statue of Liberty. She’s breakdancing. Where are her legs? Up there. Her legs are here. From here I only saw the lower half. You’re too short. What did you say? No—just that your height couldn’t see her. Option one: buffet first. Option two: pizza first. Because on the MSC World Class series, they moved pizza out of the buffet. So like Royal Caribbean, there’s a pizza spot. Pizza and Burger. Let’s go. It’s closed. Closed—you’re overthinking it. Soda machine. Do you have a soda cup? Why not buy one? Non-alcoholic drinks package—$30 a day taxes and service included. About 210 per person (NT). I… I’ll behave for now. But if they sell the cup separately, I might consider it. Let’s hit the buffet first. Okay. I see it— the rumored secret bar. Any chance we get a token? Find a way in. Head to deck 18 first. MSC had smart elevators early on. I saw them back in 2019 (MSC Seaview). Deck 18. Magic. This is the indoor pool area. Classic MSC—always this part. Look at this bed. Eh— wait, does this move? No—fake. Feels a little floaty though. Kinda cool. Hey—this one’s a pool. This one’s a round pool. The vibe by the loungers is totally different. So bright. People are already in the water. Efficiency much? Hahaha. Here we are— La Perla
(proper noun) This is paid gelato, right? Different gelato brand. There’s an Italian pizza place here. Wow. Looks pretty cute. I’ll take a Roman thick pizza. So thick. Made to order. What flavor do you want? Margherita. They’ve got these sauces too. Magic
(chanted “magic”) (a bit crowded inside) He said there are two levels of buffet. This floor is busier now. If you can, 19 is a bit comfier. Washy Washy station as usual. Lots of people already eating. Let’s check the dishes first. Served with bananas too. Isn’t that your favorite melon? What kind of combo is that? Sauce station. New drink dispensers. Should’ve added ice first. Back to our milk-tea buddy. There are some tea bags too. Pretty crowded right now. Finally found a decent seat. Pizza slice first. Tastes like Italy. Embarkation day is always packed. So going up to 19 was the right call. Keep exploring. (We’ll show as much of the buffet options as possible) (If you’re bored, feel free to speed up) That looks like a whole beef leg. (Overall, still the familiar MSC style) (Except in Asia… portions get smaller in Asia) (All kinds of pasta are daily staples) Stir-fried veggies. yeah, very long this
(aside: it’s super long) oh long
(aside: I see) (noodle lovers) hey thank you
(aside: thanks) The buffet flow is a bit different, but the food quality is classic MSC. That’s it— you get full. Fish and meat, beef and pork— not fancy, just filling. That fried chicken I had— was a little… (we’ll leave it at that) Pasta’s good. Glass noodles are a bit sweet, but go down easy. Cleaned the plate. Saw him carving the beef leg, so I asked for a slice— and he gave me a huge one. Eh— surprisingly tender. There’s pork chop too—pork chop. Seasoning’s pretty mild. The pork is tender, and not gamey. Only the chicken’s a miss. oh Fresh-made cheese. They also have gluten-free bread. (some cold salads) (familiar breads) (fun corner) (protein) (I still enjoy roaming the buffet “paddy fields”) Walked forward a bit more— grabbed this plate: Mozzarella cheese freshly made onboard. On this ship, choose the right things. European flavors won’t go wrong. Why is the patty bigger than the bun? Made specially for America. Look at that thickness. You gotta be kidding. Flavor’s a bit light. But better than I thought. I expected it to be tougher. I get it— they’re better with cheaper cuts. And then? Different cuts need different methods. Leg meat’s naturally tougher. Roast it long and it tenderizes. That beef leg is really good. Americans—if you want tender, tender isn’t filet, huh? Shoo. Then I’ll swap ships for lobster. I think MSC and Royal Caribbean have totally different strategies. Here, if the ship’s bigger—what then? Build two levels. Deck 18 is full—you go to 19. Royal Caribbean? Offer lots of snacks. Fill up so you skip the buffet. Wait, hold on— there’s a helicopter outside. Miami daily routine. Tons of helicopters every day. in order for us to sit celebrate on all of our guests
(aside: eat up and free the seats for others) On this ship, U.S. ships are a bit different from Europe, and from Taiwan, and Asia in general. There are only a few big shows— you must reserve in advance. Kind of like Royal Caribbean’s style. At least on World America, it’s not three daily shows on rotation. Fixed every day. No. But I’m stuck now, so pause. From your MSC for Me app, theater shows and comedy talk shows— the main theater has four different shows. Book on embarkation. First we’ll watch the pop show— only two shows today. Then the second— this one’s a full play, one hour fifty minutes. Only one showing—tomorrow 12:30 p.m. Ugh, it cut out again. This network is driving me crazy. So annoying. Look— is that a police boat? No way. You should finish booking first. People around us are booking. Hurry up. Don’t miss it—yours has only one showing. So: reserve shows first. With a reservation you can enter early. Once outside, it clearly got busier. I suggest boarding early. The pizza we grabbed— there are some cakes here too. Finger foods—burgers to go. We’ve decided to head back to our room. This corridor is so long. We’re staying at the very front. And the very front is transparent. This person’s working hard to snag shows. It’s a lot. Feels like I can’t finish grabbing them. Hahaha. I went the wrong way again. No idea—let me check. Woohoo. You can come out here. Free? Free! MSC is so generous—
so nice. Isn’t this kind of big space usually sold as huge suites? Can’t believe it—such a kind company. This adult comedy show features Harris Stanton and Jim David. Are these two super famous in the U.S.? Look—this reservation is completely full. I have questions about this person. Is all of this area here MSC’s? This whole terminal extends all the way over there. That’s great. Or we could just bring that room’s mattress here and sleep. Hahaha—ocean-view balcony. So… is our room ready or not? We went the wrong way. It’s across the way. oh my god
(my goodness) Wow. The sense of space is amazing. It’s especially wide. Selfie time. Why is it super wide by the elevators? With an Asian mindset, you’d squeeze in a few more rooms. I thought they’d put a sausage stand here. MSC still does their usual odd/even split corridors. 15246—that’s our room today. Looks especially slick. Let’s peel it open. Looks like it was chewed up by a dog. Welcome home. Quick room unboxing. Ugh—it’s knotted. Hurry. First thing when you walk in, there’s an LED TV here, and a super large vanity. The phone is wall-mounted. Two spaces here for your stuff, cups, glasses, and some drawers. The safe—says “safe”—is here. Wow—such a giant safe. Feels very secure. You could fit yourself in there. Hey—am I that small? There’s a fridge here. Whoa. Okay—stuff inside costs money. So I won’t touch it. Aside from our super huge double bed, there’s also space over here for workouts. Okay. What kind of workout? There’s a full-length mirror. Come past the mirror— hey, does this slide? Nope. Okay. Past the mirror, you see— wow—a semi-open dressing room. Storage space here. Open it— wow. A super large wardrobe. Is that a staircase? Hidden inside the closet—you can’t see out. The bathroom door is a slider— so it won’t jam. Please, come in. It looks like this inside. Go in and demo it. (angelic chorus) Do a spin. Even with your backpack width, you’ll fit. Oh—okay. Most importantly, our balcony— because this is our super ocean-view “pretty” room. Unlock the safety latch first. Give it a pull—
it’s huge. Wahaha! It’s our first time with a balcony this big. And we specifically chose this room. We handpicked this room ourselves. It’s on a perfect deck. Especially close to the sea view. As for the view angle— it’s about 78 degrees wide. And look below— wow, you can watch people playing games. Hahaha. How great is that. OK. For those who haven’t cruised much before, we’ll be a bit more detailed this time. When you board, you might be thinking— you’ll need lots of power and outlets. Cruise ships usually have both EU and US sockets. But MSC is a European brand, so standard EU outlets are a given. They even added a universal outlet— it takes pretty much any plug. So how should I prep my cables? If you don’t have adapters, the universal socket takes anything. And they thoughtfully included US 110 volts. If you’ve got lots of devices, and need more sockets, bring an adapter. Also, since it’s a new ship— launched in 2025— of course it has these: you just bring USB. Here’s Type-A—
one cable. Here’s Type-C. See? It’s 2025—no Type-C would be unacceptable. Now the headboard— not only touch controls, this reading light, and bedside lamps— there’s also a Type-C port. Charge your phone at the bedside— you don’t even need a converter. Don’t pick your nose. The other side is touch as well. For cruise newbies, here’s a quick PSA: on cruise ships, only toilet paper goes in the toilet. Anything else goes in the trash. Don’t toss TP in the trash. Because no one wants to smell your “fragrance.” Open it up— after you use it here, make sure you close it. If you don’t, you won’t find the flush. The flush works like on airplanes— it’s a vacuum toilet. Press it— 446,183 pounds of suction. Instantly sucks it clean. Everything’s gone. Could it suck you in too? Do NOT press it with your butt covering it. I can’t guarantee what might get sucked out. Out to film in 360— and found this is already broken. Americans are rough, huh. This ship’s only a month old. The aft views are beautiful. Remember to come shoot after boarding. Wow. (Central aft promenade) This is styled like a European street. This one’s a Greek restaurant. (Watch the slide) (An elderly man with a cane slid down!) It’s so spacious here. Like a scaled-up Virgin Voyages. This is so wide. (Different vibe from Royal Caribbean) That’s our room— second from the top. The network is really laggy. Not sure if it’s too many people or what. MSC, please tweak the network system. It has issues a lot. Since you’re in such a sweet place— this is the kids’ area, right? You can actually play here. I see that rainbow arch. come with me
(come on over) We’re even filming this tiny stretch. Take a look. This is Venchi. What flavor should we get? You just want something sweet. Do you add this yourself? It’s written here— $3.5–6 per cup. Add whatever you like. This one’s got real toppings. Allow me to present Venchi chocolate. Super tasty. Is the gelato by Venchi? No idea—but the machine’s Italian. made in Italy But what matters is what’s inside, right? Wahahaha. They really get Americans. There’s a lot more here— kids are well catered to—M&Ms! Crêpe and waffle station. Crêpes $4.5. Waffles $5.5. Pretty reasonable. The seating area is super sweet-themed. MSC is really good at this now. You can make your own popsicles, with various designs. “Crazy” milkshakes. How much is a cup? Eleven or twelve dollars. Very American. This is so cute. Can I try it on? That’s kids’ size. So many little things now. How are you already over here? Best gelato from Italia
(tasty treat from Italy) Samples available. pistachio It’s delicious. So happy—(pista)chio! Menu—check it out yourselves. grazie
(thanks) Feels smaller now. What do we do—kinda bummed. just go straight
(straight ahead here) thank you you’re welcome People are already reserving the Greek restaurant. Here’s the pricing for specialty restaurants. The vibe looks nice. But I can’t decide right now. Let’s head to our muster station first. Suddenly we walked into the casino. It looks like this inside. Very big and open in the middle. Lots of slot machines. Americans really love to gamble. Just got off the last two ships— not a seat left. Packed. We’re at our muster point. After checking in and scanning the card, confirm your assembly location. Now we’re just wandering around here. This part is… wow. Great view. This should be one of the performance stages. Oh—there’s a ship behind us. There are fish moving on the floor. Hey— fish! Wait, wait. This is so fun. (two brats) Immature. So fun. watch the fish
(take my kick!) It hid under a rock. Where to now? Let’s browse indoors first. (Those who’ve sailed World Europa should find this familiar) (I haven’t—so just watch) There are refractive panels over there. Craft beer at sea—Masters at Sea. The feeling when you walk in— this is beer brewed on board. Looks super legit. Look—a barbershop. It’s really cute. Lots of little touches. The key is it has this light We’re inside the theater now. They’re introducing the itinerary routes. And which shore excursions you can join. As for the theater itself— it’s wider than ships at the “Brissima” level. We’ll see how the shows are tonight. Everyone’s grabbing one. You should grab one too. This is a shop. You can collect little chains. A gin bar. Inside the craft-beer area. This is the second floor. So cool. I’ve got a question—again. Is that… gasoline? It says “Italian organic gin.” Is this how Italians drink? Look at this— a hand-cranked shaker. It can shake four drinks at once. So fun. Hahaha. There’s even a pineapple with a crown. So cute. I think the bar vibe here is even better. Totally. Seats on the second floor are nice. Then head down this way— this was the super popular bar earlier. And over there is the on-board brewery. These barrels look super chunky. That’s a still. Over here there’s another drink bar. A healthy-drinks bar. energy juice, protein shake
(Energy juices, protein shakes) If you bought the non-alcoholic package, these are included. Energy drinks and protein shakes—perfect after a workout. There’s a spa area. On day one you can tour it. This door has a nice feel. hi
(hiya) He enthusiastically asked if we’d like a spa tour. But… we’re just looking. We’ll just browse around. Super cool. They do styling here too. Hair salon. Probably no one’s inside. If the door’s shut, you can’t go in. Nice aesthetics. so you can go in and have a look
(If you go in, don’t be shy) wow so you see there is a Japanese infrared red sauna
(There’s a Japanese infrared beauty pod) so you can lose about five hundred to nine hundred calories
(You just need to lie here) just by lying here
(You’ll slim down till your mom won’t recognize you) just lying?
(I’m not that gullible—don’t trick me) just lying it’s like running 20 kilometer
(Lying here is more tiring than doing X) and go lean
(Don’t fool me) and everything
(Honest-to-goodness—guaranteed) You can lose weight just lying there. Hahaha. That’s intense. Oh. Different vibe. It’s huge. Really spacious. Not that hot. Mildly warm. My butt’s warmer. Those rocking loungers feel nice. They’ve got some flex. Enlightened yet? You pull it and then… there’s a rope here like this— Hahaha. This one’s accessible. Right. I know this game—tic-tac-toe. Soak in each tub one by one. Feels like you could play hopscotch. are you ready?
(What’s this?) Oh—hot, hot. Nice and warm. GANBANYOKU—
pretty cool. Stuff like this— in Taiwan’s summer, just find a scooter seat and sit—same idea. Ohohohoho. You’re so annoying. That one’s a dry sauna. A soft sauna. This one’s a Finnish sauna. What’s the difference? Higher temp, lower humidity. Another hot spot— salt room. steam bath—steam room. Take a look. Let’s see the changing rooms. Mirrors, hair dryers— big towels. That’s it. wow cool Cold-water beds. Oh—colder inside. i don’t think i can
(As if anyone could lie on that) hahaha That bed just now was super interesting— you can feel it move as you lie there. (wave motion) I just realized— there’s also a noon-only free massage. Lots of people there, so I didn’t film it. Here—look. Free massages. From 12 to 6. You can go anytime in those six hours. This restaurant is all-you-can-eat. Here’s the menu. EATALY’s upstairs—let’s go up. How’s the menu look? Pasta. Wanna take a look inside? hello
(hiya) An open kitchen. A little garden. That’s basil, right? There’s outdoor seating too. Grass on the roof as well. I actually like it. This is the champagne bar. FIZZ. make sure you are all stay
(I love Little Buddy Daily) oh wow Welcome drink this time— a portion of fruit, little bites—there’s shrimp. Feels like you should eat it right away. Caviar. A bit salty. Needs a drink to pair. That happy, huh?
Pretty salty. It’s meant to go with alcohol, right? If you’re new to cruising, note that space is limited. What if, like us, you’ve got three suitcases for two people? You can store luggage under the bed. We’ll demo it. (cheerful shuffling noises) Stand your suitcase on its side. Then lift the sheet up— turns out the bed height fits luggage underneath. All stored. Both sides work. You can fit up to four suitcases. If you’ve got a huge wardrobe like we do, you can store them there too. 4:30 p.m. We’re going to change our dining time. Ours is 5 p.m. Too early. That’s my aunt’s mealtime. When I’m that age, “Hey buddy—time for dinner,” at 5 p.m. By then I’ll eat at five. Oh—transparent. So crowded. We came too late. They’re about to start the 5 p.m. seating. We can only change it once doors open at five. I’ll take you somewhere fun. There’s a space on MSC World Class— Luna Park. It’s an interactive games area— a play zone. It’s huge. Doesn’t it look like there are stairs? You can’t go down now. Looks like a giant storage cabinet. It’s all folded up now. You’ll see later. The burger joint opened. Mac and cheese—so American. Feels familiar, right? Nachos with chili. Jalapeños, bacon. chicken tender
(chicken tenders) They’ve got nuggets too. fish fingers
(fish sticks) Teens could fill up just in this area. Pinball! No fun pass for me this time. Keep my card far away. we love Pizza
(Who doesn’t love pizza?) Automated ketchup dispenser. DIY beer taps—
for your reference. Swipe your room card to pour beer. Ah—now that’s pizza. Cheese. This has American-style toppings. Onion focaccia. Tomato focaccia. Square slices. Craving it yet? These used to be upstairs— now they’ve moved them down. They opened a dedicated pizza spot, so not everyone crowds the buffet. Heading to the main dining room to change the time. Packed with people. i want to change my dine time
(I don’t wanna eat that early) We moved dinner to 8 p.m. And for the show… my name is Ayani Done with the dining change, now we… Didn’t get to visit Dorimieland at embarkation— let’s see if we can pop in now. CARAVAGGIO. Kinda handsome. Anyone know who he is? waffle wonderful
(Waffle Wonderland) Only five bucks per person for all-you-can-eat waffles. This one looks empty. young club—
comics! It says till 1 a.m.
(It’s actually 1 p.m. to late night) This looks super cool. VR headset—
wanna try? I think the game room’s pretty good. The arcade machines are legit. There’s even a four-player basketball game. See? (Right… don’t recognize any.) Anything further back? F1. Eh? look?
(Just looking) yeah look
(No money to play) Here are the prices to check. They even put tires on display. Looks super cool. What’s that behind you? what’s different?
(Explain, bro?) F1 and this one is GT
(This one’s F1, the other is GT) Oh—GT. So cool. There’s even a podium. You can stand 1-2-3. Let’s head back—back we go. Under 3 years old. The ships are chubbier. It can go to… Oh, it’s so cute inside. Looks cool. thank you
(thanks) junior club
(Teen club) It’s big. A social space. Pretty cool. okay It’s Lego room
(Lego room) this room is connected to the to the junior room
(If your mental age is five, you can’t come) He said it’s combined with the 7-plus age group. When they’re tired of playing, they can get creative with Lego here. thank you so much
(thank you kindly) and this will be the room for make …
(And this is another room) Wow. this is the biggest kids club
(This is the biggest kids’ club I’ve seen) that was for the safety
(For safety’s sake) cause they cannot play the smaller one
(Little kids can’t play with tiny toys) we have …
(They’d put them in their mouths) There’s more—he’s taking us around. Sounds like the deck party started outside. Maybe we should change venues? There’s even more here. (That’s my coworker) (Let’s head out and watch the joyful sail-away) Once you walk over—check out this view. Behind is the adults-only Zen Pool and Zen Bar. There’s a shark! This is designed to feel like an American bay. Colorful houses. But to me it feels more Italian. Hold on— let’s see if you can enter. 170 centimeters. You’re not allowed in. I’ll cut it for you. There. You can go up now. Darn it. Poor thing. Only this attraction costs $5— everything else is free. It’s their sail-away party now. (Let’s go—party time!) (Quick—tap that heart) GG. I thought we’d see Icon when we left port today. But… why did it leave so early today? And so late last week? So, so, so, so mad. MSC’s terminal— over there… is the parking garage. This side is Royal Caribbean. And the round one further over is NCL— Norwegian. (Love can “pat-pat” like tea—tap that like Walked in—dinner service has already started. hello pizza
(pizza) yes pizza
(what else?) Simple flavors. Whole fruits. Kids’ section. Kids’ favorite—carrots. Looks like it’s all adults eating in the kids’ section. ZEN POOL
(adults-only pool) These enclosures are probably for private hire, right? Yeah, yeah. Cool—these stairs are actually square. This is that… spot near the foot-of-bed area. This spot isn’t bad either. So NCL ended up over here? All of it—Carnival. No logo though. (Live band downstairs) (Nice vibe) Still plenty of daylight. But it’s already seven. Let’s do a lap of the buffet. Pork. After taking a few sailings in a row, I feel… hmm—there really is a gap. Palm Tree show at 8:15 p.m. Whichever dining time we pick, it clashes. El mercado thank you
(thanks) Eat an orange. Whole ones. Pears. (bird feed) (cow feed) (Been staring for almost half an hour—grab some snacks?) Meatballs are gone. They even have ramen! Looks like glass noodles… ok, ramen. Two different flavors. Same broth. mushroom
(mushroom) thank you, thank you
(thanks) (Day 1 dinner selection) (Nothing too surprising yet) (Presentation is very MSC) (Until this appeared) This isn’t the MSC I know. Some people are slicing it this thick. This thick. Know what this is? He said this is called… I’ll shoot a B-roll in a bit. (Whose girl is that?) This color… Over the top. The sign says it’s roast veal. What does “veal” mean? It means tender. Look at that pink roast color. Let me taste it for everyone. Melts in your mouth. They’ve changed in the U.S. It’s basically all-you-can-eat. I saw someone take three big slabs. What he carried back was about this thick. Let’s try this mushroom ramen. Sip the broth first. Kinda curious—not like the ramen I know. Not bad. I’m telling you, as long as there’s hot soup and noodles, Asians are grateful. Choosing this type of noodle is safe. Because it won’t get mushy. It used to get overcooked too easily. Then the whole bowl tasted bad. But this one works. They picked the right noodles. They’ve gotten smarter. (Let’s keep watching) Ice cream’s super popular.
(There’s free ice cream?!) Did we pass by here this afternoon? I have zero memory of it. Oh my. oh my god
(Allāh) I just noticed. Didn’t you see those two hugging the wall as they walked? I only just realized—they walked like this. That’s ridiculous. It’s transparent! This strip runs through the middle of the restaurant. Over there’s the cheese factory. They make the cheese over there. There’s machinery in the back. Had some at lunch—tasty. Everyone loves it. This dish is mushroom pork chop. What’s in this packet? Pork with beans. Salmon?! MSC’s gone wild. Cuban croquettes. Look behind… salmon. Piled high—don’t care how much you take. We’ve sailed a few different ships back-to-back. On Royal Caribbean, crew can only eat after the buffet closes. I mean senior crew. On MSC I already see lots of crew eating. For Italians, meals matter more. Italians are very… What? Dinner that late?? I quit, I quit. I recall in WWII, one reason Italy lost battles was that the coffee was bad. No coffee. How do you fight without coffee? Forget it—no more fighting. Surrender. See—there’s so much that no one’s even taking it now. No lines. We’re heading to the main dining room now. This corridor feels so wide. You could drive a car through. On Grandiosa, Virtuosa, Bellissima before, the center had just one bar, right? and the back was Lighthouse (restaurant). Now the back is called Bubble. Both sides here are bars too. This one allows anytime dining. Two seatings. Eh—we’re seated with others. The tableware’s very simple. That’s MSC’s style. Take one course at a time. Faux flowers for decor. Going paperless more and more. Now there’s only a digital menu. But you have to connect to their Wi-Fi. At least water’s free. This is the bracelet he just got me. Good thing we didn’t miss today’s event. We’ve learned a new trick now. No mic, no speaking. I ordered tomato soup. I snuck a sip earlier. The temperature’s on point. Piping hot. Onion soup. Someone told me to order it. The buffet has it too. But maybe not with this bread and cheese on top. “Foreigner soup.” Basically 2.37× the salt. I got a Greek salad. Looks about 87% authentic. Tastes OK. Shrimp cocktail. At least five pieces. Not losing out to anyone. Average standard holds up fine. Prime rib—a big roast ribeye. I ordered medium. Not the same as upstairs— upstairs was veal—young beef. This is grown-up beef. I got a New York strip, medium rare. My feeling right now is— MSC came to America prepared. This cut looks thicker, right? Doneness control is solid too. No overcooking. In the U.S., a whole baked potato becomes standard. Hahaha. I’m telling you, potatoes are super popular. Pistachio mille-feuille. I don’t find it too sweet. Nice pistachio aroma. With a light coconut note. The cheesecake tastes a bit tangy. The point is—look at the strawberry on the side. A huge strawberry compote. Compare my cake to yours— by U.S. standards, it’s on the smaller side. Yeah. OK, it’s 9:38 now. The show is actually at 9:30. Kinda conflicts, honestly. Let’s hurry over. Leaving the dining room— the familiar MSC vibe is back. This is the MSC we know. Dolce Vita This bar looks like it’ll be lively all week. Walking this promenade feels familiar. A central avenue for quick photos, all kinds of music and shops—yeah, yeah. Someone got in! *cries* If you get a special secret token, it tells you how to get in. We’re still trying to figure it out. Hahaha. Dang it. Let’s go take a look. This is Luna Park. The place you said looked weird. Miami Night. The setup looks legit. But it’s still empty. No one dares go down. Need a brave soul. Need some ringers, need some ringers. good evening
(good evening) (Face as thick as armor) (I want the Third Prince) Oh no—I embarrassingly kinda… Nope—you slept through it all. I’m telling you—
No I didn’t. He told me this show wasn’t great. But I have to say— this Patricia can sing. Packs more punch. But you know I just got off Royal Caribbean. Where’s the ping-pong ball spitting act? ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Let’s keep watching then. We noticed something important. The seats are actually designed. Bigger builds sit in the first two sections. Entire rows are extra wide. From up there to here. Then the third one— Look at the proportions. small vs big. I found this beer bar packed. Super popular. I’ve said it many times— this Masters of the Sea on Bellissima in Asia was empty. No one—basically private. Here, it’s bursting. That’s spending power. Look at these glasses. Feels pretty nice. Very close. He even gestures back at you. Today’s MSC really feels like America today. Oh. Put burgers and pizza downstairs— that’s copying Royal Caribbean’s style outright. Super popular. Weren’t you taking me to party? You’re touring shops. when it’s gone it’s gone
(cigs keep selling out) Meaning: seize the moment. (Admire the giant model ship) Cool. You haven’t been here yet. Look. Lighthouse. I can see my room. There’s a slide inside. night club
(nightclub) (Roast this loser) This one was much better. What were we even watching last show? I had a reservation. But we were eating. Because we changed our dinner time. This Queen Symphony show— the atmosphere is great. I’ve got a question. Should we change our dining time? If it conflicts with the shows, do we have to go back to 5 p.m. dinners? Mhm. Hello everyone, I eat at five now. The vibe has changed again. The music didn’t stop— it directly morphed into a nightclub. There’s live music too. Aww, he left. The tables all lit up. Neon—neon everywhere. I told you—can you party dressed like that? Am I okay dressed like this? I’m still in my morning outfit, you know? This is my party outfit. (Yeah, right) (Anyone know what dance that is?) The dance floor looks pretty. (Two weirdos) Let’s switch venues and check another spot. See if there’s something more fun. It’s packed—totally packed. (Got beef?) (That side keeps posing) And you said it was empty at first. (Does this nightclub vibe feel authentic?) They’ve gotten smarter. Like you said— you have to plant some ringers first. Those wearing floral shirts are the ringers. Ringers. one two three (Playing along perfectly) (Hype team has arrived) (Turns out people prefer shows to partying) The 9 p.m. buffet is gone. What replaces late-night snacks is pizza. The chili dogs are the same. Nacho fixings. Burgers, chicken tenders. Fruit cups. However lively it is downstairs, you can see it from upstairs. You can scout the crowd first. I think the event planning is on point. How hyped the ship gets depends on you all hyping it up. Back in the room—found two robes and slippers delivered. Also a few SPA deals: 50 minutes for $169. Exclusive, limited. Book within the first three days. Down below it’s Asian auntie group hour. There are tons of them. And foreigners are filming them. There’s even a pro photographer. Kinda cool. Workout in front, Vietnamese team outfits in back. It’s a little past 9 a.m. What do you want for breakfast? At this time, only the buffet’s left. Downside of living at the very front—
(It’s actually the back, right?) Long walk to the elevators. Breakfast today at La Brasserie on deck 19. Rush hour is 9–11 a.m. The cutlery is… cold? Breakfast toast and eggs. Deck 19 feels a bit smaller. Let’s check the back. Bird feed. Cream puffs. Three kinds of sauces. (Breakfast is basically the same as other MSC ships.) (They just added another level to ease the crowd.) everything yeah
(I’ll take everything!) have a good day
(Don’t choke now.) thank you thank you
(Thanks a bunch.) (Sweets-for-breakfast corner) Zero-fat. Honestly, the line is long. The omelet station cooks to order. No waiting tickets. No numbers. People just crowd the front. Could use some tweaks. Improve the flow a bit. We’re on deck 19 now. The selection’s smaller. We’ll go down to deck 18 later. Done eating—stepping out. Lots of people already sunbathing. Pretty nice spot to watch the sea from here. Is that a Disney ship behind us? Carnival. I’m telling you— MSC feels laid-back. If you’re on Royal Caribbean, you’re in battle mode. Heh heh. Like—“it’s X o’clock, hurry and do Y,” or you’ll miss out. Down to deck 18 to check it out. Omelets again— but lots more variety. Miso soup. Plain congee. smoothie
(Smoothies) Looks tasty, actually. Banana, walnuts. This looks pretty good. Headscarf bro says I don’t get soggy cereal. Two flavors. All kinds of “feed.” (Grapes are standard here.) Pineapple coconut. Deck 18 definitely has more choices. (Remember) eat down here. Why is there no deck 17? Italians think 17 is unlucky. So no 17th deck. American ships skip 13. Right—because the 13th apostle betrayed Jesus. Smells nice. All tidied up. One more thing. These drinks— thanks to Mukang Cruises. They bought us a Bon Voyage package. Bon Voyage—smooth sailing, right? Includes a bottle of bubbly, plus two souvenir glasses. You’re meant to take them home. There’s text on the glass. Cute. So I really can take it? You really can. Reminder—don’t get it wrong: this is only with the package. The member champagne flutes are not for keeps. They’ll chase you and charge you. What are you looking at? It’s just great. Super large balcony. With wake views. Overall MSC’s vibe is more chill, more restrained, and the decor’s cooler—lots of metallic tones. Time to pick up free jewelry again. EFFY jewelry—one item per day. charm, shopping checklist
(Gems, shopping checklist) and it’s starting over here
(The pirate ship’s about to sail.) so please have a seat
(Hustle in and sit.) oh Basically, it’s an event where they share jewelry tidbits. Then you tick the boxes— like, “Ooh I want this and that,” what you’re celebrating, etc. It’s pretty wild here. See who scores the most. Are both sides competing? Yeah—competition. You just need fast hands. Look behind— there’s a big star back there. It’s winner
(We have a winner!) (Don’t underestimate it—your arms burn.) He’s over three million points. Yep—crazy good. There’s a cheer squad—go! More over here. Very American. (Don’t know what the prize is, but everyone’s happy.) It’s 12:12—hope we make it. Seats should be fine. (People behind me envy my popcorn.) Come early for good seats. Still 20 minutes after we got in. He went to grab popcorn. So good. But no drinks. Popcorn is free on this ship. I added two flavors— ranch and butter. This one looks more yellow. You got it all over your hands. Mm—so good. There’s a ton of seasoning powder. (Don’t bully the mic—mic-bullying dog.) (This is the classic movie “Dirty Dancing.”) (Thunder Lord hurry ya-ya) (Thunder, hurry) (Coconut—stray dogs, no cola) It’s an old movie mixed with dance numbers. If you haven’t seen it, you might get a bit… like me in the middle— (hypnotized) Don’t laugh. There are no subtitles. It’s pure English. All the music’s live now, with dancers on the side. The dancers are actually blended into the story— kind of a fusion version. Today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., (board games) play all you want. Two left—gone. Are those metal balls on top? Hollywood. Lots of rings. Sea day—gotta see what’s for lunch. Buffet for lunch. (cow feed) Can’t really capture the top. Bird feed. Indian cuisine. (Feeling Indian food yet?) hello
(Hello) (Free ice cream) we have Vanilla, mix and chocolate
(Vanilla, chocolate, and swirl) You haven’t eaten yet. Just a taste first. thank you
(Thanks) So good. And he’s really nice. Stir-fried veg. Thai red curry. (Nachos squad) (Cold section hasn’t changed much) (Big porky) (Southern fried chicken and corn?) (Chocolate cream rolls look delish) (Like this? Smash that like.) Is it good? (Breakfast with an ocean view hits different) I thought you were taking it to-go. There’s fruit in the room. Okay. Nice view. This area’s gorgeous. People chilling here, super relaxed. It’s actually pretty far. Does he think I didn’t eat enough fruit? Didn’t finish yesterday’s. And then… Right. Check out the activities below. Couples’ yoga. Looks fun. But under blazing sun— Asians probably can’t. Okay, it’s around 4:12 p.m. This one says he wants something thrilling. Not that thrilling— the ship just has tons of activities. Big kids or little brats— everyone can have a blast. There are signs from here— this way to “The Edge.” Oh—the shark from yesterday. Cute. Up you go. I want to try this— the sling-out ride. It’s crowded everywhere now. Typical sea-day afternoon. Some kids aren’t tall enough to ride. Get a wristband first. There’s a height chart here— see what you qualify for. hello
(Hello) Once you get the wristband, you can also book on the app. But since it’s not that crowded, we just walked up. put the stick right inside the bag
(Stick your belongings in the bag.) (Let me do a little movie magic.) (Too chonky—too much friction.) Mamma mia! (That was fun!) (From now on we’ll go downstairs like this—faster.) The spinning sensation is pretty fun, right? I noticed it brakes in the middle. Did you feel it? Nope. Or was it my feet? If I lift my feet a bit, it speeds up. Pretty sure you braked with your feet. Reminder for everyone: reserve on the app first, so you don’t wait like we did. We were first in line— I was up next, and thirteen people cut in. Ugh. About yesterday’s ice cream— the bill shows $6 + 18%, should be $7.08. But the app shows $7.50. We wondered why, so we came over. Turns out Miami charges sales tax (7%). Don’t buy anything before sail-away— they add tax. That extra $0.42. We lost out. Hahaha. Emporium Coffee. Smells amazing. Italian coffee can’t go wrong, right? Lavazza. This is the roaster. And cold brew on the side. No one here. Everyone’s at dinner. Come here—what’s this? Stick your nose in. Mmm, smells great. It works like this— press and the aroma comes out here. One’s nutty, one’s grassy. Five different profiles. They’re listed here. The vibe’s nice. This machine’s just a display, but looks legit. Espresso machine. And a milk frother here. Roasting beans—the hotter, the darker. 240 degrees. And this chocolate— five bucks. The onboard shops are getting more upscale. Luxury boutiques. All the brands are here. There’s even Omega. OK, we’ve reached Deck 20. MSC Sports. Sportplex. Let’s go. (Hurry up!) This is the court area. Wow, lots of people. The bumper cars must be hoisted up now. Otherwise, go ask. He said 7:15–10:35. Right now the sun’s perfect— time to burn some energy. Hi! Now we’re trying the over-the-sea swing. They don’t allow filming, so we’ll show it in segments as best we can. Nervous? It’s really fun! (He’s chit-chatting with the person next to him.) (Audio doesn’t match the visuals.) (Enjoy that flying-out sensation.) Not bad, it’s super windy. Hahaha. So much fun. I think we should buy their video. When you fly out, it’s ocean on both sides— feels like you’re flying over the sea. We’ve come back inside now. There’s a sweaty smell from all the games. So cute. A whole row of them. You know how many “Duodos” there are? Not one row—two rows. Is that kids only inside? No… families. There are kids inside so we won’t film, but the space looks nice. Ahh, that’s cool air. Looks pretty fun. But it’s really wet. Are you here to wash a car? Go go go! Oh, oh, oh! In the U.S. I noticed they all have those Bahamas loungers. They’re all the same kind. With that wavy shape. It’s around 6 p.m., dinner time, and look—no lines here. Awesome. (Look—my buddy’s slacking again.) They’ve got round loungers too. These don’t cost extra. The roped-off middle area earlier was paid. Oh—here. The middle is hollow. Haha. Super cool. Walking here is stressful. Then let me film again. Now it’s perfect. Whoa, smells amazing. Mmm—so fragrant. Whoa, you’re not grabbing some? I think MSC has changed. Southern fried chicken. And look behind it— big wok stir-fry—what’s that whole pan? You’re very restrained today. That’s all you took. We still have the main dining room! (Skipping lots of repeats.) You like seafood, right? Salad No. 2. (So, what do you all think of MSC’s buffet lineup?) (Found something special.) French onion soup. Lobster bisque. Indian dishes. (Compared with other MSC ships, the buffet has a few more standout items.) (Like shrimp—hardly ever showed up before.) (This time we barely ate desserts.) (Someone’s been having hot noodle soup every day.) I couldn’t help it—I grabbed another noodle soup. This is wild. Just looking at this plate, you’d never think this was MSC. I think they’ve really changed. Really, truly changed. Check out what I’ve got— shrimp, take as you like. Do you know how big these shrimp are? Forget the brisket. Brisket, be gone. Why’d you take brisket? New York strip, take as you like. The big calamari is tasty. Seasoning’s great. I grabbed the truffle mushroom pasta. Mmm. Delicious. The person in front of me loaded up half a plate—piled to the top. Shrimp??? Yup. So hardcore. Look at mine— today’s a Thai noodle soup. I just sipped it—nice and spicy. The broth is actually decent. The lobster bisque is great too— really tasty. A whole pot of mussels, take a full bowl if you want. It’s overflowing already. How’s the taste? Not bad. Tomato tang with a bit of heat. Pretty good. Might be the best mussels I’ve had on a ship. 7:44 p.m. It’s Gala Night. Handsome. Curious what’s happening outside now. (Can’t tell what it is, but everyone’s dressed nicely.) Before dinner, let’s see what people are wearing. Tons of folks taking photos here, and even lining up. Everyone’s in cocktail attire. DoReMi Flash. On formal night, kids have a place to go too. This is probably the quietest the pizza spot gets— no one here. It’s usually the most popular. All good then. I’m going to taste the gelato. I eat everything. Anything. (Give me the good stuff.) This one’s called “Exotic.” It’s mango mixed with passion fruit. That cool? Try it. (Sour enough to knock you out.) Sour. Very sour. Yeah. It doesn’t have any milk added. There’s no milk at all, so it’s extra tart. Smells amazing though. Thank you. Lots of nuts in there too. Very creamy. Mm-hmm, yeah. Feel like some? Kind of. Maybe after dinner. Okay. The gelato’s fantastic. So many people lining up for photos here. It’s Mother’s Day today. Hey—someone behind you. Watch your step here— some dresses have trains. You almost stepped on someone to death. Wow—Mother’s Day today. Thank you. Tonight’s bread basket. I’ll take the chubby one today. He just poured a ton of olive oil. Meh—
it’s okay. Hahaha. Menus now say a second entrée is +$5. And? I asked if I could order two entrées. He said, “Of course, no problem.” Yours looks intense. That’s what I thought too. What are you ordering? Beef tartare. They said it’s made with tenderloin. So in theory it should be very tender. Which makes it look scary to you. It’s tasty! You ordered it—you own it. Not much meat flavor— mostly the sauce. Still pretty good. I got the eggplant lasagna, their signature. I’ve had it many times, but I still wanted it again. Portion looks small. Eggplant with cheese and tomato— kind of like Greek moussaka. Also good. You just want the veggies on the side, skip the meat in the middle? It’s not as scary as it looks. Kind of like smoked salmon. Do you know why it’s called “tartare”? It originated with the Mongols. Carrying whole cuts was inconvenient, so they minced the meat, put it under the saddle, and as they rode—clip-clop— it got kneaded and pressed, becoming this minced-meat dish. Later it spread, and those people were called “Tatars,” hence “tartare.” You really ate it! I thought you’d bail at the last second, just using it as a chance to tell a story and go “bye.” Now this dish comes out— a wave of charred aroma. So, so fragrant. I’m telling you, it already looks different from before. And the plating, you know— there’s a formation to it. This isn’t the MSC I knew. Let’s see how they prepared it. It’s only half a lobster, but it’s already loosened. Very easy to eat. Oh, look inside— all that shrimp… juice. Yeah—lobster juices. Right. It’s on a risotto base, right? Yep, yep, yep. I’ll cut a piece first. Oh—this is basically a fish fillet. Dip a bit of clarified butter. Down the hatch. Here, you all should try— never mind, you can’t. I’ll eat it. Hahaha. So tender. You should taste it. How does it compare to Celebrity? Celebrity’s is a bit more aromatic. (Millennium-class here.) Oh. Sharing is caring— let’s cut some for everyone. Dill—that herb right there. Smells amazing. Set it aside first. Take a look— no need to cut, it’s already prepped. Just pull outward. I’ll hold the shell for you. Oh! Aiya— Look at that—doesn’t this shot look… You’re not quite there— see, I even pulled this part out. It’s actually pretty big. Yeah. Biggest lobster I’ve seen on a cruise. (Hence half a tail.) Wait, let me spread it flat. Almost the size of an iPhone. Mm-hmm. Not bad, right? Dip a little clarified butter. Cheers—with lobster! These spicy sautéed shrimp are great— the risotto’s good too. Second entrée arrived. Filet mignon—also plated in formation. Triangle of asparagus. It’s actually pretty nice. They broke something, and everyone’s gloating. Yeah—people are “congratulating” them. I think my cut looks better than yours. Look at this— nice. Cooked just right. Not bad. Oh, oh— mine looks a bit over. Swap with him. Gotta say, the sides are great too— this is truffle potato, super aromatic. Chocolate banana cake. Baked Alaska with ice cream and meringue.
(They called it “ice-cream cream cake.”) I’m stuffed. So full. Hahaha. I really think this ship has changed. They’ve invested heavily for the U.S. market. At least on food & beverage, nothing to nitpick now— it’s already far ahead of other MSC ships. You can play pool before the show. Isn’t the show at 9:30? At 10. These seats are really rare. Which row do you want? Let’s sit on the sofa. Feels a bit more romantic. This is the view from here. Order a drink. Um. Do you know… hahaha
(Bro, let me ask you something.) What kind of drink could I order to get the…
(Which drink gets me that…) …the token to the speakeasy bar.
(The token to enter the speakeasy.) Oh, speakeasy bar?
(Yeah, right.) Do you recommend any drink for the show?
(Then recommend something good for the performance.) Then this guy came back with a drink. Why did he change seats? I was just chatting with him. I went over, got all buddy-buddy. Hey. Come on, tell me.
(Spit it out.) How can I get a token into the speakeasy bar?
(How do I get the secret bar token?) (This guy’s just imitating.) You know Black folks, when they talk… Wasn’t the last guy white? (You’re white, your whole family’s white.) Okay, so what then? I got chummy with him. He #$%^&*()— I said I thought if I bought enough drinks, you’d give me one. Hahaha. He said no. He said you need to find someone with stripes on the shoulder. That person can get it for you. Oh. So they have the authority. So what are the traits? I asked, can anyone do it? He said you’ll just have to ask. So next time I see someone with stripes… I’ll grab them one by one. Throw a sack over them. Hahaha. Alright. What did you order? Some frozen strawberry Daiquiri. What’s a Daiquiri? Smells good. Oh, very sweet. It says sweet and sour. Pretty good. You’d like it. I wouldn’t. It’s strawberry. The one I like is you. Stop… Don’t say that while filming. This guy’s weird. I’ll beat him up for you. (///▽///) So you’re acting like a big shot now? Even water you need to buy? I ordered a drink! When I went to get it, I asked if I could get a glass of water. He went, oh—water. I said, yeah, ice water. He went off busy. Then came back with two bottles. I said, oh, I just want water. Ice water is fine. He went ♪( ´▽｀) No charge. But I paid for a drink! You expect me to pay for water? Big shot, huh? Careful how you translate this. But my $14 drink… No matter what, I can’t reach the drink package. It’s fine. Just note in the English translation,
this part isn’t counted. They hand them out freely. Really? Don’t get him in trouble. You think they keep count of bottled water? Nope. (My skin is just right for tanning.) Docked at 8:30 this morning. We went to have breakfast. (You’ve all seen the breakfast dishes—just look at my plate.) (Don’t I know how to eat well? What flavor is this? The taste of the Dominican Republic. Hahaha. I can’t quite describe it. Look at the ship across from us. That’s the NCL Aqua. It only debuted in March 2025. It’s only two months old. Ours is one month old. The two newest ships in the world are right here. That’s a tuk-tuk—let’s go straight downtown. Hey, it’s free! You sure? He said it’s ten bucks a ride. I think I can manage the walk. You know how much my Uber from Miami to the terminal cost? This morning? Seven dollars. This port is called Puerto Plata. Kinda sounds like Prada. Look to the left. All those palm-tree areas are port facilities. Shuttles only bring you here. See that little tourist kiosk? Let’s mini tour. You can buy local tour info here. Super convenient—very developed. Left side: beach, bars, shopping. It’s not a shopping stop, it’s a shopping village. Drawn in by chocolate, huh? Here you can really see what a well-developed cruise pier looks like. They just lie down and make money. An American we met in the Eastern Med said he prefers the Western Caribbean. Because over in the Eastern Caribbean everyone’s too familiar—overdeveloped. No sense of adventure. Such a vibe. Feels like a resort. Yeah. Oh, is that an aviary? Probably requires a ticket. People walk to the gate then turn back. Ten bucks, ten bucks. This is so cute. The buildings feel really airy. The hardware here is top-notch. Let me peek. Santa surfing. Even the palm trees are Christmas trees. This would make a cool souvenir. Not like you’ll ever use it again. The lazy river is free. Turns out there’s a fake beach, too. When they say “beach,” they mean here. The sea is green. This is surfing—artificial waves. We played enough of that on Royal Caribbean. Wait a sec— didn’t you say we’re going to the old town? Just keep walking straight and you’ll get there. It’s a bit of a walk. But there’s stuff to see along the way, so it’s fine. So chill. Told you, right? There really is a lazy river—awesome. And it’s free. Who built this port? The local government. One side’s the beach street, the other’s the shopping street. These trash cans are sorted… Coconuts count as their own special category, I guess. Lots of people walk on their own. Thank you.
(No thanks—we’re good.) Just walk, walk.
(We’ll go on foot.) Walk? Yeah.
(He doubts us.) Very hot!
(It’s really hot!) Amigo, coconut!
(Bro—grab a coconut!) Good weather, good weather!
(It’s close on the map.) Hola, amigo!
(Hey bro—over here!) (His gestures are super cute.) Later ×100!
(Later, later!) Gracias.
(Thanks.) I will back, we will back.
(We’ll come back later to buy from you.) (I love these daily-life moments.) Bye-bye. That car is too cute. It’s a real Transfor…mer. It even has eyes—look! They move! He waved at me. People here seem really warm. They speak Spanish here. They’re actually letting pedestrians go first. Such a tiny shop. How old is this town? About 400 years. One of the oldest colonial areas around here. We walked past this— looks unremarkable, but it’s a money exchange. Want to change ten bucks? Sure. Good as a keepsake. So weird— they won’t change it. Didn’t understand—whatever. This is the famous Umbrella Street, a photo spot. Spinning shot technique! He’s good at it. Professional. Wow. (Haha—he even showed me the customer’s phone.) Oh, a cool car. I think he drove in just to look cool. So retro. How old is this car? Forty years, maybe. (The live vibe plus music is really cheerful.) (Exclusive spinning-shot for my buddy.) So many cool cars. You even need credentials to do special photo shoots here. He’s a real professional. Cadillac. Like the one on Utopia.
(The next video.) Super cool—remember? Oh—right. Nice car. Look at that rounded little butt. Yeah, a rounded little butt. Cute, so cute. Hahaha. I suspect the cars drove in just to flex. One after another. Bet there are more down there. (Playing hopscotch now.) What car is this? No idea. 300C. (There are actually passengers inside this one.) (Extrovert mode.) Hey—the back is transparent. Look. Hey—look, a vintage phone booth. These stones look really special. Are those prices? Right? It says they’re quarried locally. Hold up—let me tell everyone— this… it scared me, you know? Didn’t get it on camera. It was poop. So many kinds of stones. This stuff sells like crazy on livestream shopping. (Don’t say the video has no perks.) No idea what that’s about. Let’s check out this shop. I’ve seen videos on YouTube— they have to select the leaves, then remove the stems— tear out the leaf stems— and pick a diagonal roll inside, and after rolling the whole stick must be even in thickness. It really takes skill. See the ruler beside him? It measures different cigar gauges. And cigars don’t separate tobacco and paper— from start to finish, including the filler, it’s the same kind of leaf. See those garbage-bag-looking bundles? That’s the raw material. All the cigars are rolled from those. Ohhh. How do you know all that? Saw videos online. I love watching random videos. He said he’d give you a cigar. We don’t smoke. Give it to him. She let him try it.
(He kept it as a souvenir.) All handmade. So skilled. Must be great. But I know nothing—don’t smoke. Smokers don’t necessarily smoke cigars. The taste is totally different.
Is it a different thing? Let’s look around. (The smell is quite strong.) Welcome to my dream room, my name is Chris.
(Welcome to Chris’s wonder room.) Chris.
(Hello.) Each bundle has fifty cigars. They’re labeled with the production date. Oh.
(I see.) And this room—you can keep them here— the cigars for one year, two years, three years— for good conservation, and the most important— temperature 20°C and 60% humidity inside. Smelling tester.
(Have a whiff.) This is #$%^&*
(Can’t translate that bit.) Lady.
(Your turn.) Oh no no no no!
(Scared me!) Don’t worry.
(It’s fine.) Looks very professional.
(Super pro.) Is that an indigenous person? Holding a cacao pod. The design is pretty cute. Most of the world’s chocolate— the cacao beans come from Central and South America. He said there are samples. He’s about to give us this. Seems impressive. Fifty percent—sweet. He’s generous with samples. The percentage means how much cocoa there is in the chocolate. Uh-huh. Cocoa tea. If you want to try both, taste the tea first. Is it good? Super rich. Healthy drink, right?
(Basically a wellness tea.) I think it tastes pretty good for a sample. Very rich. Not just that bitter cocoa taste. Yeah. (Let’s keep browsing.) (Found a strange pavilion.) After we went up, he said scan this to see the aerial view. Pretty cool. Want one? One. (That gave me a fright.) Gracias, thank you.
(Thanks.) He’s really nice. He knows I’m filming him. Is it good? Slightly tart. Not bad. Very sweet. I’m used to sweet melon. But it’s not cold. Hahaha. It’s so hot now. I think he’s really nice. He picked them out— chose three or four of these. And there’s a little show. The boss is extra kind. He caught my look— this stall is a yes. Thank you.
(Thanks.) (After drinking, he even opened the coconut for free.) (Live demo.) Wow, wow. So thoughtful. Split it in two. Gracias, thank you.
(Thanks a ton.) Nice. (They even handed us napkins.) Thank you, gracias.
(Thanks so much.) This coconut meat is super soft. Tastes great. If it were two dollars in Taiwan, I’d hesitate. But I’ve been in the U.S. and the Caribbean for days— two bucks is a blessing. Meeting nice people abroad makes me so happy. Totally. As long as you keep a cheerful mood, wherever you go, people see your joy, and they treat you well. No problem. We’ve come to stroll the Pink Alley. It’s actually super short. Wow—you’re even doing blocking now. But of course. This sight is really quick. You can finish in under 30 seconds. And lots of people stop for photos. Along the way there are little monkeys and such— basically all kinds of photo ops. So you might have to wait a bit. Hey, a bus. Oh—look at this whole stretch;
it smells like the sea. There’s a kind of… The wind’s strong. …grilled oyster aroma. I see someone way out there, standing in the water. What’s he doing? Maybe harvesting oysters. Hahaha. Where to now? We’re walking to Fort San Felipe— the oldest fort here, and one of the oldest in the Caribbean. It dates to the 16th century— a Spanish fort. The view from here is pretty nice. They’ve got some commemorative tourist items next door.
(They mean souvenirs for tourists.) Lots of little stones here. Hola!
(How ya doin’!) All about the same. Whoa—the ship’s bow! Skip the fort for now— check out the bow first. This view is awesome. They have three prices.
(Those folks all want to rip you off.) Everything you see, I made. Look at this. This is the Happy Hour ring.
(The One Ring, lol.) See—Lahima.
(Even Zoro would want it.) (Elvish script.) Ah—two stones. Two stones!
(Pretty slick, huh?) In Taiwan nobody make.
(Nobody does this in Taiwan.) Very good price.
(I’ll cut you a deal.) I make it all day.
(Took me all day!) It’s natural. Yes—cigar?
(Or buy some cigars?) Cigars? I already bought one. This is mango.
(Mango-flavored.) Mango? Mango cigar?
(Yeah right…) You feel like a mango.
(Mango “flavor,” you know.) If you wanna eat like a mango, you can eat.
(You could eat it like fruit!) Hahahaha—bullshit.
(I’m not that gullible!) I have the Mama Juana drink.
(How about some “big-strong” tonic wine?) Mama Juana!
(No thanks, but thanks.) #$%^&*( drink—
(Grew up drinking this!) Let me tell you— look at the ingredients on the back—
(Such fancy add-ins!) Herbal wine. And there they go shopping. Come, come, come, come, come. We purposely looped around Fort San Felipe. Main thing—this path gives a view of our cruise ship. Actually, San Felipe and I are cousins. Yeah right—so familiar with him. Haven’t contacted him in a while, so we’re visiting now. We should be able to go in here, right? You think that barrier can stop me? What then? I’ll fly my drone in. Hahahahahaha. Let’s go—fly! Use my buddy link if you want one. I wanna upgrade to the X5 too. Okay—honestly— if you buy that in Japan, people say it’s cheaper. If you happen to be going. Plus the exchange rate’s good now. Ohhh. Well, then we won’t make money. Being this honest means no profit. It kills me. Photo—two dollars!
(Wanna take a pic? Two bucks.) Thank you, thank you, thank you—
(I’m broke!) We’re walking back. So hot. Playing here is pretty easy, you don’t really need a tour. But if you feel like— “Hey, my legs aren’t great; I can’t walk far,” then— some tour groups even include electric wheelchairs, or rides in a car. I saw guides each with a car, taking folks around. How much is it? You’ll have to check yourself. We don’t know. Just letting you know it’s an option. You can ask when you arrive. Film this— Taino Bay. He has only one tooth. (The two ships sizing each other up.) There’s water when you get back— super cold. I want another glass. They’ve improved— not just cold water, but cold towels too. Chilled! So cold! Ice cold. I’m telling you— the whole level here has gone up. This isn’t MSC— they’ve been “led astray.” My skin’s tan. It’s fine. I’m telling you—no matter how dark, it’s not as dark as “Goya.” Hahaha. Till four o’clock. (Didn’t really eat much outside.) (Back on board—beeline to the buffet.) (Just a tiny bit, I swear.) (Dining with a view of the harbor.) Grabbed a few random things—still pretty good. I just sipped the cream of mushroom soup— rich and tasty. And pasta—of course. This one’s so good— Trofie.
(A type of pasta.) Now the map makes sense— we started near the fort today, then walked and walked… and walked back here. All over there— that’s where the lazy river is, stretching on and on— then we came back. As cruise ports go, this one’s pretty well developed. Today we had ten thousand people disembark/embark, and everyone spends fairly strongly. Just those rides—ten bucks each way, ten to come back— lots of riders. And that’s only a small slice— there’s also shopping and photos. You know—ten thousand people— if each spends just $50, that’s $500,000 in economic impact. For real. And I’m telling you— since we walked into the city, the highlights are only around the cruise port. Outside of that—it’s a different world. Too much for me—let’s get back onboard. Okay, we’re back in the room, and we discovered something: Do I look like I love fruit? This was from Day 1—we didn’t finish it. Yesterday. Today. Question: Does MSC give us a fruit platter every day?
(Yeah—this Bon Voyage package gives daily fruit.) But like— we don’t actually… love fruit that much. We prefer things we can take with us, okay? So I can bring them back to Taiwan. Such a bargain-hunter. Give me stuff that’s wrapped, please? (Down below they’re very committed—) they’re doing yoga—super chill. It’s 6:28 p.m. now. Tonight’s dress code is casual. How are you? Hello, hello—I’m great. Duty-free, not free. Duty-free. I… (no idea what to say) I was hoping it was free. Hahahahaha. We grabbed one—Happy New Year! Hahahahaha. New Year’s still far off. It’s a long time ago. A long time ago—yeah, February. Picked up a free high heel. Okay, thank you. It’s almost 7 p.m. now. You wanna surprise yourself? This is pita, hummus, olives, moussaka.
(A bunch of Greek food.) Yeah. Pitas—one, please. Try this—no clue what it is. He’s great at drawing people in. He knows. Oh. Very generous. What about me? He handed me paper. I kinda wanna strangle him. (joking) The yogurt sauce underneath is tangy, and pretty fragrant. Lots of flavor, with a nice crunch. Not bad at all. So wandering like this does have perks. Wanna check the sports bar? Never seen it. Sure. Outdoor DJ. They set up a beer bar out here too. Doesn’t look like many buyers. Same wall of sports on TV. They even have darts. Besides that— look over here— it connects outside. Leads right out. Oh, I know this. I can play. You probably have to pay to use this. See—no games loaded. You control it with this button. Spotted Mr. Shoulder Stripes over there— they’re smoking. Go ask him! I don’t know how. Say “secret bar, please.” He left—he’s gone. Did you notice the cabins on Deck 15? And then? It’s really gorgeous right now. Weren’t we going to the buffet? I thought you wanted to film. (Still couldn’t resist doing a lap.) (Remember to rest your eyes if you watch TV too long.) They’ve got bacon and onions today. (Just playing around.) Hahahahaha. So much pressure. Walking and looking is still pretty nice. Seafood pot. This looks good. Got an appetite. (Use the spatula; it’s quite hot.) Pumpkin salad. Oh—steak on the side is gone. (This looks pretty tasty.) (Braised beef brisket??) Wedding soup. (Pasta.) (Indian food?) What kind of barbecue is this? (MSC’s cakes all look pretty plain.) Desserts include sugar-free options. By day three I’ve totally learned the ropes. About 87% of main-dining dishes show up at the buffet. Your lamb looks good. Just grab the lamb chops. I’ve seen people take five, six, seven, eight at once. I’m telling you, MSC in the U.S. is really— Ahh! Look, I lifted the whole piece. Don’t even need to trim the fat. Ribeye cap. Nice. Pretty good, I think. Since it sells so fast, it had just come out when you took it. Yep. Question— isn’t this seafood dish a bit undercooked? Press it down— let it heat a bit. Just garnish… garnish. Sip the soup first. Very light and clean. Needs to be hot though. We Asians need hot soup. Looks over utility. I’ll go get a hot bowl. Okay, thank you. He’s super nice. He gave just a little pasta— which is good. The idea is “a bowl of hot soup.” There’s ginger in it. Every day there’s ginger. Must be part of their base recipe. Looks like someone’s inside. They’re dating. So many people on the bikes. We’ll unbox later. It’s already after 7 p.m. Still packed inside. If you’ve sailed MSC, you’ve seen the new pool design— it’s bulked up. Same design concept. Ping-pong’s still up here. (Promised we’d hit the gin bar at 8.) Picked a “spice” one first— like this. Spice—you can smell it, and it’s smooth. Tonic. (Don’t ask—I don’t know what flavor either.) (Catch you off guard.) Oh. It’s dead. It’s dead. Orange. Pepper. (A dash of secret seasoning.) (And the aroma pops right up.) This glass is huge. There’s a herby/veggie note. Worth ordering. The aroma’s quite strong. When you bring your nose close, the scent gathers here; the sip itself is light— it’s mainly a nose-aroma drink. Smell it like this. The after-kick is pretty strong. What are you rehearsing? Woohoo! Let’s see. So cool. Finally found the phone booth. But we don’t have a token. We’ll find out tonight. Mealtime again. Eh—no one here today. That drink I had— not heavy at all, just comfy, but you can feel it. Yeah—slightly tipsy. I like it. I think that bartender’s really skilled. I ordered Italian Wedding Soup. At first glance it looks like hot-and-sour soup. A noodle soup. The broth is thick—gooey, you know? Kinda like a starchy “geng.” I got the “chicken roll”— minced chicken in lettuce. Two leaves! Like Korean BBQ style? Oh—so one big bite. Fist-sized. Honestly, great flavor. The chicken’s tomato-chili stir-fried— kind of like Thai basil, but not exactly that taste— just that idea. Topped with pickles
(probably green papaya), so it’s tangy and spicy. Mussels—creamy mussels. Just… regular mussels. Thank you, thank you. Somehow it’s three courses again. As Asians we of course had to get Thai curry chicken. Try the sauce first. Well? Chicken’s cooked separately— not super infused. But the red curry sauce is rice-worthy. Even if it’s from a packet, I’d still like it. Thai food is just good. On an Italian ship you’ve gotta order Italian. Eh—it snapped. Noodles are a bit soft today— not al dente. Call it Taiwanese seafood noodles then. Braised short rib. Think it’s good? Try it. Tender and bouncy. Best part—not salty. This dish is usually super salty. I’m stuffed. Can’t keep doing this. It’s too much. Dance class. They actually teach— not just follow-along. One two, one two! Pretty good— learn a basic routine inside, so when the music plays, you won’t be awkward at the club. At least you can one-two-three-and-four. Raffle, raffle! (That’s the “oops, bought a future cruise” arc.) Thank you, bye-bye. Somehow— we booked a future ship. I’m telling you—the maiden voyage, MSC World Asia. We might change our minds, switch to another sailing— no idea yet; we’ll see. For now, off to the show. (gropes a boob) (bite) (Latin—Laaatin dance!) (Popcorn’s exploding!) (Whoa whoa whoa—game over!) (Endless falls.) Ah—pretend the door opened. San Juan. They’ve painted cute little icons everywhere. Jewelry again. Let’s check the activities downstairs. It’s already 10:56. We’re set to go to the secret phone booth at 11. Do you remember the password? There isn’t one. He said just show up. Lots of people are waiting around. Buddies— let’s go, let’s go. Oh. So nervous. We’re passing crew quarters. We went through a mysterious spot. Keep it down. Oh my god. Secret bar. Come on in. So, how was your way getting here? How was it? Great! Are you up for an adventure? Yes. Ladies and gents, welcome— welcome to the speakeasy bar. (The vibe in here is fantastic.) (It’s totally Great Gatsby–era décor.) (I’m so excited—so excited!) I think you’re Brown’s guests from the Gin Bar? Yeah. Yeah, because he sends everyone here. Yeah, he’s a nice guy. It’s a special menu— find your taste. And it’s not included in any drink package. He just said: please keep it secret, so this place stays secret. Don’t tell others. There are only two rules: Rule number one— don’t steal. Rule number two— don’t fight. Everything else is up to you. It’s a speakeasy— do what you like. (A card swipe—let’s go.) (Another check-in.) (A bartender’s special incantation.) (“Masked guy drinks beer.”) (“So not tired—oh, kiddo!”) (This one’s a drink for two.) (The presentation is so cool we had to order.) (Those look like brandied cherries.) It drips! (Oh no—he’s hamming it up.) (He came over and sang right to me.) (A surgical cut—) (I’m scared of getting flagged… don’t make me translate it.) This drink is strong. Served warm. (Someone’s celebrating a birthday.) Happy birthday to you— A rubber duck and an instant photo. (The fire extinguisher is a drink vessel.) (New act on stage.) Refill? What’ll we get? (Ordered a cocktail with four components.) Gin. (And I forgot the rest.) Lemon juice. Thank you. When you finish your drink, you have to eat the cherry. Ordered a weird cocktail— made of four different spirits. We copied another table’s order. (Indescribable flavor.) Oh—oh—oh… Kinda like wood cleaner. (Got him too.) Where are you from? Sicilia. Sorry? Sicilia, Italia. No, no—Taiwan, Taiwan. Sicilia! Bull— Taiwan, Taiwan! (They’re clearly having a blast too.) (The atmosphere is amazing.) (This game teaches the crowd to sing along.) It’s actually pretty flashy inside— like a mini show, super up-close. A teeny-tiny bar, and you need a reservation for seats. A small tip: because it’s so close, there’s a high chance of interaction— better understand what they say. Pressure’s a bit high—I’ll sit in back. And just now he… Anyway, some drinks are special— like an “Italian official” one: they open a box and— whoosh, smoke everywhere. When it passed in front of me, the smoky aroma was incredible. I was like, OMG. If I could, I’d love to order it— but I don’t know drinks well, sorry, so no more suggestions— decide for yourselves. Some are really cool— like served in a fire extinguisher, or inside a book. Lots of gimmicks. All quite unique. Heads-up: this isn’t covered by any drink package— it’s à la carte, flat $22 each. Don’t ask how to get in— they want it (kept secret). In 1957, ten cents could make a call. Someone’s waiting for you. Hahaha. Bye-bye. Let’s go, let’s go. Drunkie—what are you doing? You can’t even stand. The ship is rocking! (Starts singing.) Is that your drunk face? Maybe your belly needs to be bigger— you look chubbier now. I’m chubbier now? (Oh my—the art is beautiful.) Americans love door décor. This and this— “It’s five o’clock somewhere.” The Margaritaville bar. Good morning, all. It’s 8:23 a.m. Let’s do the main dining room today.
(Day 4—first time there.) Breakfast line is long— over 20 parties. You see the gentleman there—waiting for you, okay? Thank you. Got in after about 10 minutes. Chocolate twist. Enjoy. Thank you. Apple juice, orange juice—
(all the free stuff, please). Service in the MDR is nice. English breakfast. Fruit bowl. Eggs Benedict today, since the buffet doesn’t have it. Ah— a little overdone. Gangway. This guy— we’re in Puerto Rico now— our first time ever. What’s that smell? Roasted plantains. The whole Caribbean has tons of plantains. Really? This is a very big city— San Juan. Uh—hold up, problem: we don’t have internet today. What now? No idea why. I swear I saw it covered before— but I must say: Holafly “global” eSIM says global, but it doesn’t include every country. So use with care— decide for yourselves. Right now I don’t know either— we’re offline today. Standing here you can at best shoot the MSC— and World America behind it. You’re so round— take out my “stick.” This pier hosts MSC and Virgin. Celebrity Apex. This doesn’t look like the Caribbean at all. So how’s the shot? Oh— a bit wider. The bow is super cute. Out the gate. Hello—where to? City tour? Thank you—no. Is that ice cream? There’s a hotel across the street— let’s borrow their Wi-Fi first. Police officers here keeping order. And they’re carrying lots of guns. (I always watch “buddy daily life.”) Gracias. Downstairs looks like shops— not a hotel lobby—more like a market. SPF 100— total sunblock. What are you doing? Downloading a free eSIM. It shows ads, and bandwidth is low— but usable is a blessing. See—the ship’s here, we’re stuck up front. Puerto Rico’s Watsons (drugstore) version. Why are you watching ads? Have to watch to use it. Hahaha. Or you can pay. Cheapest is €1 per day. If the free one works, paid should be better. Free is bad (grumbling). Better than nothing, right? I’ve got 29 minutes now. See—there’s a countdown on top. Turn off Wi-Fi and try. It works. Ooh—haha! I’m downloading, waiting on time, and he keeps watching livestreams— no, ads— he just keeps watching ads. So how much time do you have now? I’ve got two and a half hours of free data now. Nice. So for me this network is free. Is that how it works? Okay—after an hour and 13 minutes, we finally sorted the internet. Let’s go! How do I feel about this carrier? Heart eyes. Hahaha. And that’s our ad spot. How do we get around now? San Juan is a big city, but this pier is right by Old Town. Side note: they use U.S. dollars here, so no need to exchange money— super convenient. Isn’t this the U.S.? So bright, so bright! Yeah, it counts as the U.S. U.S. Postal Service. Yup. Real U.S. There’s even a flag up there. Different from those tiny countries before— this is America. Cobblestones—wow. Blue ones! Clay jars. The coolest part—he crafts on the spot.
Looks just like you. He’s making one—Puerto Rico. What’s this? A pig—like a mosquito-coil pig. Super cute. There’s even a frog in the cup. Wow. “Star” cigars. Do people smoke cigars here too? That cigar looks like a rolling pin. He’d drop dead finishing that. Don’t you notice this odd smell while walking? Like… you-know-what “family.” Feels off. But the streets feel comfy— safer than the mainland U.S., maybe. My quick take: it’s like Europe—using dollars and English. Later, later—just ate, I’m full. Lots of little ice carts by the road. Saw several stands. Asked—$5 a cup. Wanna try? If it’s gelato, $5 I can accept. But shaved ice for $5? What do you think? It really does feel European. Strolling here is super pleasant. This whole area is so chill. With feta cheese— spinach with cheese. One? One.
(If it’s good, we’ll get more.) Not bad. Let’s see. Comes with a sauce. This is called an empanada. I don’t really know the culture here, but folks at the door were eating it— they said it’s good. And its Google rating is high. Just try it. I got spinach and cheese. The pastry smells great, haven’t hit the filling yet— tasty! The sauce is the soul, seriously. Even a tiny snack is four bucks. On the ship you just feast— all included. No wonder U.S. cruises are so popular— vacation onboard. (Sneaking a peek at a cute little shop.) A tiny food truck. Sweet potato. Sweet potato—
(what else?) Oh. Pretty cool. Feels like our spinach pie lost— this portion is huge. Very generous serving. But will you still have room after that? This corner is so cozy. Look at this Pigeon Park— ta-da! You can see our ship. The view’s really nice. Isn’t this street romantic? A café. Look ahead— this used to be the city gate, around the 16-something. Inside there’s a park— sign says don’t feed pigeons outside the park. Outside no, inside yes. Inside you can. Hold the bag, hold the bag! Watch—here they come! (Pigeon hand-off.) You saved two bucks. Oh—the side vendor gave it to you—
they’ll keep coming, circling you and competing for free food. So silly— got tricked. Whoa—behind me! (Kid screaming nearby.) Watch for poop! Pigeons— more and more of them! Here, you take it— No—don’t! (death screams) I’m scared! No no no—terrified! (I already gave the bag away.) They’re chasing you now. Wait—they really won’t leave. He’s like your… He finally left. Bye-bye. So cute— tiny shoes! There’s even a kids’ playground. They’re kind to animals— see the water bowls. For strays, water is scarcer than food. This place is so pretty— gotta film a bit. So romantic. Whoa—look, look, look! A handsome guy. Pikachu, move! Since when— since when am I Pikachu? (Someone rolling down the lawn.) (Mic wasn’t set right here,) (so please excuse the audio.) (Switching to the ultra-wide footage.) Tickets say $10 to get in. We walked from here to here— this spot. Inside should look like this— you can see our ship there. We’re going in. With this ticket, you can visit two forts— both of them. Score! I’m so excited! So excited! I wanna smack you. The fort isn’t big— looks grand outside, but inside it’s just a few small rooms. You could do… impressive things in small rooms. And then? Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon! (Pretty accurate reenactment.) Step out—bam— the castle view—
and ships! I have a bold idea. What? Here— Oh! This is so cool— stand inside and you look like you’re wearing a crown. Da-da-da-da-da-da! Hush. Hush. The famed Old San Juan… Simply put, this is the place GPT recommended for cocktails. Piña Colada is a pineapple-coconut cocktail— very famous—originated here. Supposedly Old San Juan is the birthplace, probably this spot? Barrachina. Stop stop stop—(he’s pouring like crazy!) That’s a lot. He just flipped the bottle over! Can I use a credit card? Yes, sir—this way. (He’s paying—) acting all fancy. Open it quick! I’m a tipper now. It’s not a slushie? Then what—on the rocks? There—some slush. Try it. Oh— you can taste fresh pineapple juice. Delicious! Birthplace delivers. If you come to San Juan, try a Piña Colada. Glanced at souvenirs—pricey. But the drink comes with the cup. (Buses blasting horns down the street.) What are they doing? So loud. I saw a lot of “skull head” buses— not sure what they are. (Trying to out-noise us.) It’s raining now. Those “skull” buses again. Back onboard—still water and cold towels. Thank you—towels! Thank you—oh, oh, oh— so cold! Oh oh oh! Darker now. Back in the room—look: Ta-da! Five of them! This one looks pretty, but your chocolates are down to three. Pistachio Venchi— let’s check it. No writing on the cup, right? Right—no logo— can’t take it home. They gifted this bottle. The fruit basket keeps respawning. Day 4— another one. I usually won’t splurge on these— gotta try it. It’s green. Oh— so pistachio—rich and creamy. Pretty unique—and sweet. But very pistachio-forward. Mmm. OK, it’s 7:15 p.m. now. Tonight’s theme is Tropical. (Time for the usual buffet patrol.) Chickpeas. (Plenty of protein as always.) (That white asparagus is scary.) Line up from the back. (Black bean soup??) (These two look tasty.) (Indian dishes—yum.) Honey pork. Oh—local food (grilled plantains). Thai noodles. I feel their quality still isn’t consistent. Sometimes it’s not the ingredients— they just don’t execute well. Like this skewer— first chunk was fine—tender; second chunk was well-done— totally tough. No idea why. Maybe they need to invest more in chefs’ pay. Thank you.
(Thanks.) It’s just us two again today. All empty behind us. I have a feeling— maybe we’re just good at avoiding duds. So when we order or pick food, we automatically skip the bad ones. So… Another reason: we always scout the buffet. We’ve already scanned lots of items— we can tell at a glance
if it’s overcooked. If it is, we just don’t take it. We naturally grab the better tray. You know? Like tonight’s “jack pork loin”— I saw it upstairs— harder than my calf muscle. Hahaha. So when others have different experiences, maybe we’re just better at dodging bullets— by sight. Thank you.
(Thanks.) Fewer people, better quality today. Yeah—like I said, ingredients are fine, but chefs need to cook with more care to deliver steadier, better quality. The mango overwhelms the coconut, but it’s tasty. No idea why this dish popped up today— artichoke dip. You don’t like it; I don’t either. Americans love it. He said it’s the best appetizer— told me to try. I still don’t get the obsession with artichokes. Oh—tasty. Piping hot. Rich, layered flavor— so good. I asked for a special no-cheese version, but forgot to say no bread. Hahaha. He served it super carefully so the bread wouldn’t fall— very thoughtful. Look— my French onion consommé. Yours looks super vacation-y. Swap the plate for a banana leaf and I’d believe you bought it street-side. Ah—local food! Check the fish first— grilled look— oh! Add a bit of pineapple— so fragrant and crisp. Looks great. Okra sauce— stringy! Dig in, dig in. Mmm. The sauce is a bit heavy— tastes nice and savory, great with rice. Don’t mind the char— it’s tender inside. He enthusiastically showered it with Parmesan for me— the sauce is a bit thick, very rich and creamy. (What cake was this? I forgot.) (Anyway, everything looks pretty good.) Hahaha. Welcome, welcome! You’re all right—may I take your card?
(Room card, please.) Just to make sure there’s no mistake—
(reservations only.) You are OOO— Yo. OOX— Oh, it’s not me— I—I—I found it.
(I picked it up.) You found it?
(Keep joking, sure.) Bye-bye. It’s like you’re buddies with him. (Feel déjà vu?) (Because this show is “Hot Dance 17.”) (Last time was a movie screening,) (this time it’s a themed performance) (with ultra close-up stage action) (and some quirky interactions.) (Of course, there’s the classic toss-in-the-air.) People will ask, “Hey, isn’t this the same show from earlier?” The noon show on Day 2 was a full movie— they just turned the music live, with dancers blending into the plot. Tonight is a “Dirty Dancing” themed revue. If you sit closer, you can really see their expressions and bodywork— it feels different. If possible, sit up front. They invite regular folks to dance. Wanna go up? The light show changes daily— catch it when you can. (Heading up to the adults-only pool.) It’s pretty chill up here at night. Bumper cars! Unlocked at last. Two people per car. Seven bucks per car. We just snagged a $5 promo, but no one else was driving—just us, so we’ll come back tomorrow. There’s a party every night— we’ve never gone. First time tonight. (It’s Day 4 already—still slacking.) (Finally remembered the nightly party.) (These plaza-style steps are trendy lately.) (This guy’s acting weird.) Pull it up a bit— don’t show too much. We’ll get flagged. Don’t be too weird. I’m telling you— stop—your belly’s out. On the way back, we noticed lots of people hanging breakfast cards. Can we use that? We can order breakfast. Do we pay extra? Continental breakfast is free. If you’re Bella tier, there’s a $4 delivery fee. We get free delivery. These are all continental— you can tick anything—no charge. American breakfast is $7.95. American breakfast adds $7.95. Is there steak? Heh heh. Hang it on the door before 2 a.m. Bye-bye. Good night, everyone. Morning! Have a good day! It’s 8:10 a.m. now. Breakfast on the balcony! Let’s check the view. Okay—good morning again. It’s 10:36 a.m. now. It’s a sea day, so we plan to conquer all the onboard activities. Raffle first, then play. Hey—looks like it’s raining. Water plans—washed out. Maybe it’ll clear up by afternoon— Caribbean weather. These are all “future ship” buyers— feels mostly retired folks, since they don’t need to plan vacation time. They control their schedule. We can plan freely too— like the Texas couple next to us— they bought (tickets) just a month ago, since they don’t know a year ahead if they’ll get sick or whatever. So health is key— stay healthy so you can keep traveling. So cabin number is 9130—
(9130, come claim your prize!) If you’re not here, you miss out. They won a bottle of wine. We have one in our room too. We’ve got two bottles. Heading out again at 11:30 a.m. This round: water time. Did you bring your sunglasses? Nope. Doesn’t look too crowded right now. They gave me a duck—so nice! They found—found that duck.
(Here’s a duck for you.) Wow! So cute, so cute! Yeah! Thank you!
(Thanks!) Thank you, thank you so much!
(Thanks a ton!) There’s our name and the ship on it. We’ll hit the water first today— it’s not too hot yet, and not too many people. There are three different slides— a drop slide, a twin racer, and a VR slide. VR seems pretty cool— but you guys can’t see what I’m seeing anyway. Just letting you know the attractions exist. I see someone carrying a tube up. You line up here— single or double. Thank you!
(Thanks!) Let’s go! So few people upstairs. Ow—hot on the feet! Come up! Turns out the VR has green and blue modes. You can ride three times— once green, once blue, and once just the slide view. Some wear it, some don’t. Cool—there’s a tube that pulls the VR up. (Best thing about MSC: they usually let you bring cameras.) Ready! It’s actually pretty! Fun? Fun! (Here he is doing the VR solo.) Any reaction? The last one was broken— saw nothing. Just a green blur. I was thinking, what the heck— floating with VR goggles on… like a jungle stream— very peaceful, you know? Super calm— just enjoying the scenery until the end. I think it’s more fun without VR. If you can’t see the visuals… Still worth trying once. Ready? (This is the twin racing slide.) (Give Q-Bao a one-second head start.) You still there? (Overtaking in a flash!) (Accelerating!) If we were the same speed, we’d have gone side by side. Now he’s trying this one— nervous? Nope, not nervous. (Why are all the people in this line guys?) 3…2…1… I’m back. Fun? Not bad. Only the drop is fast— the rest is slow. The scariest part is the start… but there’s scenery in the middle, like the twin-rider one. Okay—actually pretty fun. That’s that— for your reference. They’ve got inline skating inside now. Really? Not inline—artistic roller skating. Probably time-slotted. Different activities by time, right? Where are they going? So cute! So many! He must be hot. Look—she’s fanning him. Didn’t even fall! (These crew members are roasting.) (In case you didn’t know—LEGO and MSC have deep ties.) There’s more here. I think the performers inside might pass out— it’s sweltering right now, the sun’s brutal, and those costumes are thick. They’ve got chips— little hot-dog snacks too. Empanadas—the thing we ate yesterday. Beef or chicken— heated up like Starbucks. Thank you!
(Thanks!) A pig in a blanket! I smell popcorn— what’s happening? Smells amazing. Gimme a corn dog. Yours looks really good. MSC has lots of these free snack stations now— a mini hot dog inside, crispy pastry outside— spreads out the crowds, gives you more options— no need to run to the buffet every time. Gem-picking time! Hello, hello! Thank you!
(Thanks.) What’s this? It’s a glass of champagne. Oh—champagne.
(“Glass” as in the drink, got it.) Oh, she doesn’t want it? No—she doesn’t want.
(I’ll take it back.) (Nope, I don’t want it.) No. Can you give me your YouTube so I can follow?
(Can I follow your channel?) Of course, of course! I’ll tell you on the last day. Please—you promise? Yes—you have my word. Okay—thank you. Promise! Thumb— stamp, stamp!
(Seal the promise!) Honestly, the stuff is quite refined. Lunch goes till 3:30 today— it’s 2:00 now. Turns out 1–2 p.m. is peak time. (Smooth operators.) ITALIA! Pasta! Should I be saying “buongiorno”? (So good—so good!) Cheese? Of course!
(Pile it on!) Grazie!
(Nice taste!) And this one— Oh—grazie!
(Thanks!) Looks amazing. His shoulders are so broad. Wow—wow! You guys will love it! Parmesan cheese—
(the soul, right?) Grazie!
(Thanks!) Fantastic. They’re playing their own music—
so romantic. An officer with nothing to do—playing music and cooking pasta. ITALIA! I secretly checked his logo— Italian. That chef. (I’m tipsy.) Can we take it?
(I’m taking this chair.) Yes, yes!
(Take it home if you want.) Let’s check the sea view. So slow and calm. Hear the music? Those two are singing and dancing. I’m taking a bite first. Mine is very toma-to-y. Super toma-to-y. Mmm-oh— delicious. Different— made by Italian crew themselves. You like it? Hi! I just pointed at the pasta in front of him— and he did this— Hahaha. (Almost forgot the buffet patrol.) (Fried sweet potato—so good.) (Such colorful desserts.) I have to say—the fried fish is amazing. Fragrant and crispy. They switched to another kind of fish. Thank you!
(Mega ice-cream fan here.) The sweet potato is too good— packing some to go. Not too big. That’s fine. Thank you.
(Thanks.) Looks awesome. Your food’s gonna be full of hair. (Two fools.) Why did mine melt this fast? Sea breeze out here. It’s moist. So it keeps melting, and gets sticky. Cotton candy is the OG molecular cuisine. It gets all over the table. And your hands. It’s 5:30 p.m. now. Dozed off by accident. What can I say—I love naps. Let’s use the time to do something. The waiting area is pretty big. Nervous? Excited?
(Scared stiff?) Maybe.
(I put on a diaper.) (I’ve seen plenty of wobbly knees.) Let’s go.
(Face the music.) (Don’t ask how we filmed this.) (Arms up so long—burning.) (He actually rode this on a different day.) Feels like being a pirate, right? Forced forward off a pirate ship. (This slide is pretty comfy.) (There’s another level of track up there.) Okay—now it’s 6:30 p.m. It’s White Night. We’re trying the Greek restaurant tonight. It’s getting dark. Everyone’s in white now. I’m in white too. Even my mic is white. And check out my eyes. Then what? (Smart-aleck.) (PAXOS is one of World America’s unique restaurants.) Which seat do you want? Look—there’s a tree right here. An olive tree. Usually at restaurants, sparkling water is extra. Not here— it’s included with the meal. Even the still water is a name brand. The cutlery even feels different. I know you.
(I remember you.) From Sicilia. Shhh—
(Secret.) Yeah, I’m from Sicilia—
(don’t tell anyone.) Yeah. (What a great coincidence.) So romantic. You hear this kind of music on European streets too, but you’ve gotta tip. I don’t have cash on me. Then what? That’s cruising— you don’t carry cash. So nice. There’s a duck in the tree! Should I grab it? Go on. (Eagle eyes.) Got it. I’ll park it right here. Greek salad. Thank you.
(Thanks.) The octopus portion— pretty decent. Two tentacles. Let’s taste the octopus first. I love octopus in Greece. Mmm. Still has a bite to it— not mushy. Prepared pretty well. Nice char aroma. Moussaka. Moussaka’s that eggplant meat “lasagna.” A Greek classic. The meat ratio is really high— so high I barely taste the eggplant. Bit too meaty. And the Greek salad is shredded—surprise. Flavor’s fine. Texture’s nicely handled— everything cut evenly, so each bite is balanced. Olive oil’s tasty too. Lamb rack and sea bass. You start. Give me a close-up first— I’m squeezing lemon. The fish plating— like a pillar standing tall. Skin-up to keep it crispy. Looks pan-seared. Let’s dig in. Bite— the skin’s crackly, you can hear it. Crisp! The flesh underneath is tender— no fishiness. Seasoning’s okay. “Okay,” what’s that? Pretty good—not too salty. Say “delicious,” please. I went for the grilled lamb rack. Should be good? Three chops. They’re small though. Angle-wise I’ll cut it like this— so you can see clearly. Oh. That tasty pink center. Your face says it’s good. Mmm. Mine’s better value than yours. Hahaha. Bigger—three bones! Here—try a bite. So good. Oh— super tender. Don’t be fooled by the pink— when you bite… it’s insanely good, okay? Certified by me. I know my food. Super, super tender— kinda sponge-soft—fine-dining vibes. “As if you’ve eaten SpongeBob.” Best lamb rack I’ve had on a cruise. Mm. Bar none. That’s MSC for you— specialty restaurants are on another level. Hey—I spotted another duck. (Top of the class in duck-hunting.) Another duck secured. I’ll leave this one here too. A little girl already took the last one. This is what’s left. In Asia this is used for pastries, right? Some kind of cake. Like red-bean cakes. After that lamb, I’ve zero interest in this. That duck just got taken again— the person was over the moon. I ordered an orange cake— pretty tasty. A little boozy aroma, orange plus ice cream— all right. OK. Deconstructed baklava. I thought it’d be a square. He said, “You thought it was rectangular?” Nope. One thing’s for sure— you don’t add sugar to baklava. Honey—like me.
(Sweet.) Knew you’d say that. Seems legit. Different shape, but the taste is on point. The background is gorgeous. Dining here feels like sidewalk dining— people strolling by. Love it. Every shot looks great. We approve of this restaurant. At first the portions seemed small— only three lamb chops, then they’re gone— but actually it’s enough. Just right. Refined dining— not stuffed to bursting. If you want to burst, hit the MDR or buffet. Tonight they close at 9. Bacon cheese fries— very American. Kinda cool. Salmon… something. Fast-food burgers. (Same cake as lunch.) (Some kind of roast pork.) (Pasta quality guaranteed.) (Compare Royal Caribbean’s pasta if you doubt it.) (Jumbo shrimp is back.) You actually dared to take their noodles. I couldn’t bear to watch, you know? I looked and thought—nope. As a cruise YouTuber, I need professional integrity. You can’t tell if it’s good just by looking. I’m telling you— I can tell. Those noodles don’t cut it. At a glance you can— Come, come, come— let’s debunk that rumor now. Let me try. Are you a noodle fanatic? Oishii. Nah… just average. Not mushy, though. Two MSC crew in front of me were queued for these noodles. They must be veterans— they know what’s good. It’s okay… basically noodles tossed with soy sauce. Edible, right? Edible—but pretty boring. Who just said “pretty boring”? (Instant self-own.) I’m just being honest. It’s not great—but I felt like eating it. Hahaha. Alright—wrap it up. We’re at bumper cars now. Second time. Finally gonna ride. Yeah, go! Let’s go ram the kids. As if. Hit him—hit him! (chaotic carnage) (everyone smashing like it’s life or death) Pretty fun. More thrilling than I thought. The impact is really strong. Seatbelts are a must— or you’ll fly out. Been aboard so long and still haven’t seen the gym. You’re dressed like that for the gym? Just a look. There’s probably no one now. About right. Take a look. Not huge. Some people are working out. Looks good—has everything you need. (This bar is lively all the time.) This arcade machine looks fun. The screen’s huge. Two bucks a round. Press and it flies. Two bucks a round. Step back—back—back.
(Room card’s in my pocket.) Looks pretty good actually. They even have fishing. With a line! There’s mini hoops too. Look at that ball— soft when you press down, then it springs over like this. What are we doing now? They’re teaching a Latin mix dance here. (ahh—no audio, no audio!) (Ninja Art: Tooth Stab Tooth!) Party hasn’t started yet. 10:30. (Strip—whose underwear you want?) (Who gets the guava? Empty-hand frog bad luck.) (He’s practicing seriously.) By now he’s… (master level) Well? I still can’t dance, honestly. It’s 10:30 now. Totally different vibe. (White Night) (He’s like someone put batteries in him.) (The folks behind us told his wife to look back.) The Indian folks next to us must think we dance terribly. Song of Africa. My impression so far— it’s a regional U.S. thing: more people join the crowd, fewer dare to dance. Spanish speakers go wilder. So choosing the ship’s region matters. (There’s a famous host onboard—) Dr. E. (A monster’s biting my wee-wee! A monster’s biting my wee-wee!) Okay, he finally grabbed some stuff at the pizza place. We skipped the MDR today, so tonight… Didn’t you hit the buffet? That was just a tiny unboxing for you all. Question— ever seen me eat Buffalo wings? No, right? Watch this. Hahaha. Next table said it’s too spicy. Spicy. Sour. Yeah, spicy. Okay. It’s 10:30 a.m. now. After a long balcony breakfast— we’re going to the pool. Go. Guinness World Records challenge. Like most captain’s hats tossed or something. Officially certified. Three, two, one—go! Okay. Faster, faster!
(Slowly, slowly—easy!) More, more, more, more!
(Who told you to stop?) (Subtitles accidentally switched to drill sergeant mode.) 20 seconds left! (Q-bao did her best.) Yeah! More fun than expected. But I’m too noob. You’re now part of a Guinness attempt, even if not on the board. Your turn. Confident? Nope. Seems exhausting. (Ran into my pigeon buddies again.) (C’mon, team!) Three. When I say go, we pull. Three…
(still three) How you feeling? Hahaha. Three, two, one—go! Here we go—pull, pull! Don’t let go—don’t let go! (Rule: your hands can’t fully leave the rope.) Don’t let go! Come on, come on!
(Did you even eat?) Let’s go!
(Still slacking, huh?) (Takes technique—pull too hard and the rope pops off.) (My grandma could do better!) (Go any slower and I’m calling grandma!) (How can he be having this much fun?) Second place—55 seconds. Steak at today’s brunch. American breakfast. (Do your parents sneak-watch us too?) (My mom does!) (Every time I tell her to wait till I’m home,) (she watches ahead.) (Good thing I subscribed myself.) I can’t go down there. You go. (Who’s even listening to you?) (Who’s listening to…) (Who’s listening to what you’re saying…) (Who’s listening to all that you’re saying…) (They’re butchering lyrics again.) Indoor one. They’re dancing outside. (Indoor pool is pretty deep too.) Now outside looks super fun. (Vibes are too good—had to share.) (Two energetic potatoes) (getting ready to drink water) (down they go) (Oppa, here’s your chickpeas back.) (Oppa loves chickpeas!) Strolling a bit. Margherita—
(a pizza style) super simple. That “Watch Me”—your song? (violently shakes head) Pistachio, right? Yeah—pistachio. Thank you, thank you. Way different from downstairs. This is the standard. In Italy you basically get two scoops, two flavors. And it says it’s from Bronte—
(Bronte pistachios are from Sicily.) I think we got scammed on day one. So mad. Before you buy gelato, check their scooping skills.
(We asked—downstairs is normally two scoops; that day he shorted us.) Thank you. With our hot dogs in hand— cheers. At our favorite spot. Best buffet view. (MSC is so generous.) (On Royal Caribbean Oasis-class, this same spot is a specialty restaurant.) (See the next video for details—) (Utopia of the Seas.) Spa at 6 p.m. Let’s go. They even have water. Pretty tasty, wow. Lemon. Straight in we go. We’re in the Finnish sauna. Super hot. (The sun is brutal.) All sweat. Kinda scary—this place. It’s squeezing the sweat out. No one here—documenting it. Very peace. Actually comfy if you lie long enough. The pillow’s wood too. Oh my—careful, it’s slippery. Is that steam from my skin or just the room? The room. But your body steams too. Such a curious place. This is the ice room. 8:03 p.m. Retro night tonight. We’re a bit rushed— but let’s peek at the buffet anyway. This is the nighttime flow. Only half is open. (Protein wall the moment you walk in.) (We’ll skip repeats—show the new stuff.) Konbanwa. What is this? Beef. (black noodle soup) (cake monster) (brisket?) (Back to the MDR again.) Auto seat change. No one on either side. The bread basket is hot every day. I ordered a traditional soup from Genoa. I’m just curious how it tastes, because it looks very thick. Like hummus. In my mind, that’s not soup. It’s… a mash. First bite—just beans, all the way. (missing cutlery) You got this. Italian classic salad—Caprese. It’s Italian Night, so of course it’s the red–white–green trio. No surprises. It tastes as expected. Classic Italian starter—calamari. They give a lot of squid! We Europeans just add lemon and that’s it. Nice and bouncy. Uh-oh, my pasta looks a bit dry. Try it first. Not what I expected. Hardly any seafood. Just a few clams. It’s not bad, but it’s not hot. It’s kinda hot— but… just… meh. Honestly I can’t read what this dish is. It’s called #%^&*(*&^%$#@#%ˆ&* Anyway, it says it’s an Italian steak. Let’s try it. There are tomatoes on top. If you didn’t tell me, I’d think pizza. Hey hey hey— It’s kind of like beef jerky texture. Uneven thickness too. See—comes apart on its own. Interesting. It’s basically slabbed braised beef. Uh-oh—did we both take L’s tonight? Nah, nah. It’s special—has character. Stand up, stand up! (Why is he so cooperative?) Get up and move mid-meal! Done. I want you to say it— Americans’ gripe with European lines: They speak a bunch of languages, English isn’t first. Italian first, then Spanish— still no English. The Americans next to us are like “what is happening?” Limoncello (lemon liqueur cake). Looks super moist. Tiramisu. Thank you so much.
(Spotted you!) Thanks for dining with us, thank you, thank you.
(My pasta was good, right?) (Love is pricey; spicy keeps showing up.) I’m actually not feeling great today, so we ran back for meds. Missed two shows in a row. These days if you don’t arrive early, no seat, no entry. This venue is more open-plan, though— even without seats, further back they’ve got TVs as a fallback. You can watch on TV— but no feel. No feel. Leaving the theater, you have to pass the casino. I glanced over— saw how much credit they had loaded. I saw 20,000. And 1,000. That’s USD, by the way. A random slot machine can have my whole cruise fare inside. I can only stay in the room and rest now. See what’s happening below. (The long-awaited private island is finally here.) (MSC Ocean Cay is an eco island.) So many birds here. 9:47 a.m. Where are we now? Ocean Cay. Hello, morning! He… he actually has pants to change into! Our ship’s here. Let’s hit this beach first. Go. What is this island? MSC’s private island. It’s all about nature. Don’t expect amusement rides. Looks like the ground is piled stone, a man-made base. Cool—this sand is real. So beautiful. Oh my god— so pretty. Wow. (This water color is literally paradise.) (Let’s all enjoy it together.) (Hands full of sand from that dive just now.) (Too beautiful.) (Wandering around everywhere.) They even sell lobster rolls. Rinsing the seawater off—nice. I think the amenities beat CocoCay’s a bit. From the ship it looked small, but walking it… We’ve only wandered here, now we’re back—just heading out. There are three restaurants. We’ll try the first. Let’s go. Shops too. Looks plain and simple. Let’s browse. Wild West vibes. Different style. This way should be a bar. Smiley fish. Hi. Finally one of the dining spots. Not open yet? Awesome. (Outdoor beach dining area.) So pretty. (Seagulls everywhere.) This one opens at 11. Go. (Let’s see what the island eatery serves.) (Greek salad.) (Various cold sides.) (What’s with those few grains of rice?) (Pork ribs, roast chicken.) (Hot dogs, burgers, fries—must-haves.) (All kinds of fruit.) (Desserts and cakes.) Water—and that’s lemon tea? What? So sour! (Aren’t they just like your daily buddies?) (Mom, I’m on TV!) (Full belly—walk some more.) Wow. (This view is stunning.) You can swim to the other side. Feels dreamy. No waves and shallow water. Wanna go to the shallows? Either’s fine. (This is a lagoon.) He’s off—he’s off. Super shallow here. You can lie in the water. You said there were sharks—where? Over by the lifeguard earlier. Water is crystal clear. What’re they filming? I wanna see. They said it’s a baby shark. Shark. (See the dark blob in the water?) Behind that kid there. Oh, there’s another one there! No, the other one is there—
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oh wait, that’s a kid—that’s a kid. Someone caught the baby shark earlier. So cool. And the floats here are awesome. So great. You gonna swim out? (Someone swam over instead.) That was cool. Were you chatting with that kid? A little. Seawater is so salty. (Hung around for hours.) (Back on board for afternoon tea.) Heading out again. Back by 7:30. Let’s go. (Return-to-ship welcome music.) (Remember him?) (One of the servers from the speakeasy.) Bahamas— only on MSC World America, number one!
(Come find me!) He’s super cute. Every time I see him, I think he’s adorable. (For some reason he really likes seagulls.) (Swimming beside a giant ship feels dreamy.) It’s around five or six now. Lots of tiny jellyfish. Oh yeah— can you see them? Not sure if they sting. (They do.) So beautiful. Sunset, sunset! Don’t do anything weird. (Many people soaking here, unwilling to leave.) Last (gem) shopping bag of the trip. Suddenly it’s 7:37 p.m. We’re heading to dinner. Share your thoughts on Ocean Cay today? It’s a super insanely gorgeous natural beach. It’s an uninhabited island, their private island. No rides, no equipment, nothing. Even umbrellas cost money. If you’re fine laying a towel right on the sand to enjoy the beach, this place is amazing. I like it too. We took the most photos here on this whole trip. Oh, and— this is the necklace I collected. The quality’s really nice, and it’s free. Way better than what Celebrity gives. Gnocchi
(potato dumplings) (They’ve come over to cook pasta again.) of course
(load it up for me) (Ooh—if it’s greasy, it must be meat.) prego
(you’re welcome) (Ooh—if it’s greasy, it must be meat.) (so meaty, you are) (Ooh—if it’s greasy, it must be meat.) (Ooh—if it’s greasy, it must be meat.) (meat) (all the meat is yours) (These two are so happy here.) thank you
(gandxia / slang for thanks) Looks really happy. This is insanely good. (Take in that sunset view.) Wait, question. I’m looking across— are those legs? A whole pot of lobster. Dang, we grabbed the wrong thing. Hurry and finish up. Did you see other people’s leftovers? Everyone’s got a whole pot. (Spicy seafood soup—lobster edition.) (MSC doing lobster freedom at the buffet!?) (The sides look great too.) (No one’s touching the steak or the fish.) Look—impressive, right? Those legs are thick. One bowl of soup. This just looks so satisfying. Plus that sunset view— lobster at the buffet! This isn’t the MSC I used to know—x2. Look at that claw— whoa, thicker than my finger. Let’s taste it. Oh—nicely handled. See? Ohhh! Even the “fingernail” tip. Half a piece. The meat’s bouncy—pretty good. Better than I expected. The broth’s a bit spicy. I like the flavor. So satisfying. (The sun) is almost down. So gorgeous. I’m eating shrimp right now. (It’s got 30 seconds left before it sets.) Oh, so beautiful, so beautiful! (There’s even a light show on the lighthouse.) Leaving dinner mid-bite to catch the sunset. This sunset with this lobster leg— scoop it out. Oh—this… is that the head? Why does the head look so odd? Eat to your heart’s content. Mm. Not bad. Mine’s a bit softer. (Filling in the rest of the dishes.) (Is that braised lamb shank?) (Don’t ask—I can’t tell.) (The three cake bros.) (Roast chicken.) Kung Pao chicken. He’s really proud of it. I think he’s working hard to learn Chinese dishes. Grab whatever you like. Not many people, no line. If it’s good, keep eating. 8:17 Stomach first loaded with a lobster— then heading to the main dining room—how’s that feel? People are already seated. (Rambling again.) I was scanning the menu— thinking what to eat tonight— and I just found there’s a Chinese menu. They’ve got all languages. Spot on. okay The guy next to us said he ordered several of these (baked mushrooms). He didn’t even order a main. He had three servings. Spinach on top. Basically creamy mushrooms. Woo—there’s cheese! i told you
(told you it’s super hot) (The metal dish wasn’t steaming—) (I thought it would cool fast.) It’s scorching. If you like mushroom soup— it kind of tastes like that. They flip the mushrooms over and top with white sauce, plus spinach and cheese on top. Tasty. I ordered octopus today— forgot yesterday’s octopus was amazing. Today’s falls short. The texture’s totally different— softer, a bit mealy. These spring rolls came recommended next door— I’m from Taiwan, you know. I imagine the taste is about the same, right? Same as on Bellissima? They’re vegetarian. Not much flavor by themselves— but the sauce is good. Most special thing is there’s kimchi underneath. The kimchi’s nice. French chicken— I’m not even sure how the French eat chicken. This little drumstick—must be a whole chicken? Oh— it’s really tender. Fall-off-the-bone chicken. Let’s try it. Pretty good flavor— a light saucy taste. Mainly the chicken’s nice and tender. Tonight’s New York strip is huge. Cooked to a great doneness. A bit of char on the surface. I think on World America, MSC’s main dining room steak quality— it’s really stepped up from before. (Listened to his announcements for seven days.) (Double chocolate cake.) Oh—super soft. So much for weight control— he gave me three scoops. He must have upsized me automatically. Mario— bye-bye. Tonight’s show— (Today’s basically a magic show.) (All sorts of big illusion props.) (They even brought out a chainsaw.) Magic show— hard to describe. Anyway… you probably have to see it yourself—yeah. Taking everything together— what do you think? We’ve cruised the Med, Northern Europe, and Asia— World America is our first time doing MSC in the Caribbean. Not sure if ships in the Americas are all like this— or this ship is just special. On World America there are lots of new snacks— adds to the fun, and even makes you hit main dining and buffet less. You can feel the food budget clearly went up— steaks are twice as thick, buffet’s loaded with big fish and meats— even big prawns, and today, on the last day, lobster too. Yeah, it’s small—but shell-on, makes great stock—shrimp soup is fine too. But there are still things to improve— like the cooking methods— sometimes not as careful, overcooking meats. From our experience, they have worked harder and improved— but could push a bit more. As for staffing— I think responsiveness still varies— but they’re trying. Entertainment is also different from before— it used to be one show a day, maybe two or three runs, everyone could see it. Now the shows are more varied. Yeah—before World America we tried Royal Caribbean— the entertainment model leans that way. You can book shows up to three days out— different from before. Your dining time may clash with a show— you’ve got to balance it yourself. Let me cut in— I feel Royal Caribbean highlights what not to miss, and what’s on which days— you look at one sheet— they hand it to you—super clear on day one—go. Here, they don’t. It’s a bit… uh… Since this is the newest class— there are three venues: the Loft—we barely went— you didn’t film it at all— I did—like two seconds— and the main theater, plus the aft panoramic theater. These three different venues— on embarkation day, they’ll all have shows— so you’ve got to plan. Some times even clash— but no need to stress on day one— they’ll run again later
(you can still book them). Alright, that’s it— bye. Bye-bye. So—recommend it or not? You mean flying here just to cruise the Caribbean? I highly recommend it. If you can afford the airfare— for most viewers coming from Taiwan like me, to Miami or Orlando— that ticket cost is hefty. But if you’re willing to come, you’ll have a great time. First— no currency issues. Out here in the Caribbean— everyone takes USD— no matter the local currency. When they see dollars— (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎) So just bring USD— no exchange hassle. Also—no visa issues. Here you just need ESTA or a U.S. visa— no other visas. All those countries are like— welcome, welcome. Even though they remind you— bring a photo ID when you go ashore— in the end it’s— oh okay, welcome, welcome. So your cruise card is everything. When I boarded they even said— you can put that away— you won’t need your passport again. Alright— cruising in the U.S. is pretty fun. If you speak Spanish— wow, you’ll do great here— Spanish is super common in the U.S. South. I even want to learn Spanish now. I really love my Hispanic friends— they’re so warm— just seeing them makes you feel happy without trying. And all of Latin America speaks Spanish
(except Brazil). Alright, bye. Calamari rings — calamari. Were they fried too long? Honestly, cruising from the U.S. isn’t that hard— buy a ticket, apply for ESTA—you’re here. No big deal. Some worry they won’t get approved— but if you’ve got no criminal record— haven’t been to North Korea in 3 months— or other U.S.-adversary countries— what’s to fear? If you come once— I’d actually suggest doing two cruise itineraries— so you can enjoy more countries in one trip— but don’t do more than two. Why’d you grab another ice cream? You just keep eating! He looked a bit bored— so I gave him some business. Piggy. (Seven nights in—and our first time sitting here.) Good morning. One last look. (Thanks for watching till the end.) bye-bye then. (If you liked this video, don’t forget to tap the heart.) Last bite before disembarkation.
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小伙伴先讚再說
here we go
讚
字幕不能選中文
讚啦，msc耶。👍最愛長片了❤
兩小時多的長片😊，很棒！
先按讚再慢慢欣賞。
支持小伙伴夫妻~❤~❤~❤
還沒看先按讚~~~
（已按讚）不過字幕跑得亂七八糟了~
有新片了 先留言 待會看 又是大作2小時半 讚讚
哦不 !這次沒搶到頭香
哇！我八月才剛下MSC Europa郵輪歐洲行程，就看到你們開箱MSC America ， 哈哈，又被你們燒到一次，這麼快又把明年的郵輪定下去，我大概會被我老公休掉喔！
字幕跑得亂七八糟了
字幕沒有中文的嗎？
美國小費文化已經誇張到離譜，去店裡買個餅乾自動結帳機器會跳出小費百分比選項，一律都按無小費🤣🤣😎😎
今天來每天的例行查看有沒有上新片沒想到哇居然有呢❤小夥伴再不快點更新，好多其他的YouTuber 都在學你們拍郵輪了，有的連風格都抄襲你們，可是只有小夥伴拍的能讓我重複播放幾十遍都看不膩😂
沒字幕呀😂😂😂
無法顯示字幕太可惜~辛苦了!船好大!👍
長片真的很爽❤❤
有影片先讚起來(搓手手)
千盼萬盼終於等到了新影片！太感謝了。今天可以來好好享受真快楽！
秘密酒吧也太酷了 前面還以為在開玩笑😀
它也沒有很好吃但就想吃….
我好像也蠻能理解的😆
沒有練肖威的字幕少了一點味XD
视频一开始就各种笑声😂😂😂
每一次的影片都带给我和家人3天的快乐，感谢
不好意思各位😅，今早趕著出國目前已經在國外了，且這次沒帶電腦出國 🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♂️ 9/10回台會馬上更改字幕，目前只能先這樣了⋯
2個小時半時長 太虧z 太猛啦
巨大火伴😊….我來嘍😂
先❤❤ 慢慢看🎉
想說這次沒有看到字幕在哪裡黑白講感覺少了東西啊～～
這趟看起來超多猛男帥哥 1:10:15
Bon voyage 中文意思是 旅途愉快
這個行程我會選擇15天,去 埋東西加勒比海， 反正都買了要機票
字幕逼我要看第二次欸😂
小伙伴：看了你们的视频心情很激动，好想马上就出发邮轮，但是想知道MSC邮轮订购的网站。谢谢🙏
謝謝你們分享的郵輪影片 改天也想衝一波
中文聽得懂，真的沒差字幕，但學中文的觀眾，可能就有些差別了。小伙伴們，Have a good time 囉。❤
主播能否公布一下这趟邮轮的费用以供大家参考？
羨慕🎉
感謝分享，原本聽到的郵輪都很無趣，直看到小夥伴的分享，讓我大開眼界
可能台灣都是舊船吧
這真的不是我認識的M S C，好好玩的設施，好多好吃的，還考量到美國人的體型，劇院的椅子好用心
請問男主背後的背包是哪家的產品？謝謝
最喜歡看賢伉儷的影片，從頭到尾都充滿了笑聲，讓旅遊增加了1000倍的快樂🎉🎉
喜歡你們，在世界各地行走，随時身上都要準備一些一元美金零錢，才方便，請不要說中共國語言"絲滑'
追追追, 最愛你們的影片了, 一如既往的長片😁
從兩，三年前看你們，發現太太越來越口無遮欄，左一句美國人，右一句美國人，妳個土包子，妳多瞭解美國人？我就是美國人，妳怎麼知道欄杆是美國人粗暴弄坯？不是員工？或法國人？，義大利人？沒有妳老公的話，妳一句英文說不成句，太不自愛的鄉下女人！
我的电子榨菜更新啦
真愜意，每次看影片都好想跟你們去呀～
實在很懶得自己做功課😅