Nah, I would never remove the gratuities. That goes to everyone behind the scenes, too, and it's not that much. Plus, we tip additional. We're booked on the Firenze and can't wait for something different. It doesn't look like it's a good ship for families, which we'll like!!! People need to research ships before they get on.
I disagree about removing the gratuities. They go to so many people behind the scenes and they make our vacation special. Everyone works so hard. We’ve been on other longer cruises. They are typically an older crowd. I feel your pain on that thou.
Gurlllll! You must have cruised at a time when they changed out all their staff! I cruised on that ship last summer, and it was AWESOME! Maybe it's the time of the year! We had a DJ who came on at one of the ports and he was the talk of the cruise. His party segments were a HYPE. Dance floor always full and popping! They had to be asking to extend the hours for the bar and the dance floor. The Comedians were lit! The theatre shows were spectacular! I could not keep up with all the entertainment. There is so much food, you're bound to find something that taste good and palatable. Now the drinks could use a little more strength. :o). You're never going to get everything 100 but that was the newest, cleanest Carnival ship I've been on. Majority of folks were on the younger side... Teenagers hogging the pools was the negative. We didn't even get to the ports you got to because of hurricane... A bigger Negative! So that's the first BIG PLUS I picked up from your experience. That made all cruisers upset but Mother Nature wouldn't allow it. But the comradery on the ship made up for it. I was watching to see what was so bad and didn't find out until you mentioned it. You should have filmed the bad parts. i didn't hear any mention of excursions you might have done on the islands. Well, I understand that is your experience! I am going again and attending an event on the Venezia, and hope to have a much grander time. Everyone should go have their own experience! Sorry for the long post, but wanted u to know it's not always like that. Blessings
And not to mention the cruise director...MarkQ. Soo much fun! He had parties after every show. The crowd was just engaging and fun. They even brought on a special singer from American Idol.
Got to agree with you cuz! We watch walkthroughs of the ships so the kids can see the activities and layout. The kids saw this and were like that's tacky and it looks boring! lmao we cant do that one. Its not far for us leaving out of NYC, so we considered it, then completely removed it from our choices. It looks old fashioned rather than 'grand'. Most ships from NYC are older and boring which makes no sense as we have 4 days at sea. Those who are near Miami, we envy you lol! 🏖🏝🛳
Your Cruise is also what you make it! I sailed on the Venezia last summer and had a blast! And if u read my comment above, I didn't even get to visit all the ports i booked,. That was the biggest disappointment not the Ship itself! Hope you have a good time, There were lots of young families on my cruise because school was out. Too many, they hogged the pools.
Hey Cousin! Congrats on your win! I started watching your Jeep vids. Now I’m running through them all cuz they are entertaining and educational. You got us over here really wanting to go on a cruise now! It see,s like a beautiful experience
Chad! My man! One thing I know for certain is that you the real MVP round here my guy! A real live Cousin for life 🙌🏽🫡 you keep it real, you keep honest and you keep it positive and I appreciate you for all that! You all should definitely go a cruise and definitely a carnival one, this one in particular was good just had a quirks here and there that threw me off but a cruise overall is definitely worth it and where it’s at! Thank you for watching 🤗!
@@imJess_sayn awww thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Yes! I've definitely been wanting to for awhile. I didn't even know they had the casinos! Oh I was wondering if I could ask you what drone that is? I've been wanting one for awhile and yours captures excellent videos!
the main reason that there’s a lot of old people is because it’s a 10 day cruise and it’s in the middle of the school year for most young people. Take a shorter one like 7 days in the summer if you wanna meet some people around your age!
Yesss girl I remember you and the chat in the pool at amber cove!! See I’m glad you said it because I knew I wasn’t tripping about that food 😆!! 🙌🏽💛 thank youu for watching
I agree with you 100% I was just on a 9 day day there and the only think I liked was I was 1 hour away due to me living in Jersey the ship was cold dining was cold the ports were cold ughhhhh my Birthday cruise was ruined.
Dang sis see I knew I wasn’t tripping 😫 first off happy belated birthday 🥳 and secondly let me know when you book your next one on a different carnival ship because we both clearly need a redo ↪️ 😆
Maybe that’s why you cruise on Carnival, to-my knowledge no other cruise lines allows you to opt out of gratuities. The rest automatically charge it to your room, like it or not. Funny how you you said rather find a McDonalds to eat than the food on the ship. Halarious!
The ship looks nice but the food is awful in the main dining room and the buffet. If your room is on deck 2, you can forget about getting any sleep. The galley is on deck 3, and there is 24/7 banging very loud. Don't bother playing bingo because the winner is predetermined. I guess there too lazy to use a regular ball dispense machine. My first sailing on Carnival and my last. Ship is clogged with people on scooters. 90% of the employees are miserable.
Born and raised in DC.. Of course go-go is my sh*t!! I don't remove my gratuities, but it's not my thing to judge anyone who does.. that's YOUR money, so spend it however you want to.. all love here.. I did a 9-day on the Venezia back in January of this year, and I'm about to go on an 11-day on the Venezia in May - both are solo cruises for me.. I actually enjoyed the ship and the ports, but I did have a complaint or two.. I didn't care for the DJ's in the club.. those were my only real complaints.. your assessment is correct about older people.. the longer cruises are usually more retired people, remote workers (like me), and those who can get the time off.. most of the LIT cruises are shorter ones 3-7 day, and they are almost always leaving out of Miami or New Orleans.. I hope you enjoy your next one! 🥰
When the ship was first commissioned and when Melanin At Sea was on the ship, DJ Cue (or is it Que) was the DJ.. he KEPT the ship rocking.. since he left, it's been real spotty with the DJ's, so the club has been relatively whack..
Ayeee indeed! For sure and I appreciate your opinion and you keeping it positive at the same time #Respect 💪🏽…Yesss I was on the Mardi Gras with DJ Cue hotter than chicken stew he was big lit 🔥!!!!
I just got off Venezia today from 9 day cruise and it was disappointing! I had to get billing corrected twice, food was good if its Italian. All other was meh. They nickle and dime you with extra fees on most things. Supposed to be all inclusive like it used to be!
😫😩 dang! Yes I agree, especially with all the money we pay to get on the ship you would think everything would be included but you literally have to pay extra for everything right smh! I hope your next cruise is a better one!! 🤗 thank you so much for watching!
@@imJess_sayn On average you pay $50-80. A day per person for an inside cabin, that includes food, room, entertainment, etc. Really good value for the money. What else do you want for the kind of money.
I just got off a 12 day sailing on the Venezia.... you're right it's definitely missing that Carnival Vibe - I don't want Italian style fun LOL... the food wasn't all that I love the seafood shack - ate it one day on the venezia and the crablegs were the best I've had but the next day, they were just good. On the other hand, I eat my steak/lamb med well so the lamb in the steakhouse was deliziosa! But the food in the main dining room BLAH, the seaday brunch was deliziosa... I never eat at the buffet but I tasted some of my mom's chinese off the buffet BLAHHH ... the chicken tacos at Tomodorro again were deliziosa.. but nahh I won't sail on the Venenzia anymore, it's definitely for an older crowd.
Seems like the older folks sail late Fall/Winter from what I'm gathering. Maybe the price was right. I sailed same ship in the Summer and it was quite the Hype!
It sure looks like you were having fun, try enjoying the ship more and less drinking so much and maybe you might have enjoyed it more. We’ve cruised Carnival dozens of times and we’re always loved the service; food, shows and ships. Most people don’t like their steak or meat tender and moist NOT cooked to death so it’s as dry as shoe leather like you.
Nah, I would never remove the gratuities. That goes to everyone behind the scenes, too, and it's not that much. Plus, we tip additional.
We're booked on the Firenze and can't wait for something different. It doesn't look like it's a good ship for families, which we'll like!!!
People need to research ships before they get on.
Fair enough!
I disagree about removing the gratuities. They go to so many people behind the scenes and they make our vacation special. Everyone works so hard. We’ve been on other longer cruises. They are typically an older crowd. I feel your pain on that thou.
Gurlllll! You must have cruised at a time when they changed out all their staff! I cruised on that ship last summer, and it was AWESOME! Maybe it's the time of the year! We had a DJ who came on at one of the ports and he was the talk of the cruise. His party segments were a HYPE. Dance floor always full and popping! They had to be asking to extend the hours for the bar and the dance floor. The Comedians were lit! The theatre shows were spectacular! I could not keep up with all the entertainment. There is so much food, you're bound to find something that taste good and palatable. Now the drinks could use a little more strength. :o). You're never going to get everything 100 but that was the newest, cleanest Carnival ship I've been on. Majority of folks were on the younger side... Teenagers hogging the pools was the negative. We didn't even get to the ports you got to because of hurricane... A bigger Negative! So that's the first BIG PLUS I picked up from your experience. That made all cruisers upset but Mother Nature wouldn't allow it. But the comradery on the ship made up for it. I was watching to see what was so bad and didn't find out until you mentioned it. You should have filmed the bad parts. i didn't hear any mention of excursions you might have done on the islands.
Well, I understand that is your experience! I am going again and attending an event on the Venezia, and hope to have a much grander time. Everyone should go have their own experience! Sorry for the long post, but wanted u to know it's not always like that. Blessings
100% agree with you @MsWorkingBee1
I agree totally
100% You totally nailed.❤️❤️❤️
And not to mention the cruise director...MarkQ. Soo much fun! He had parties after every show. The crowd was just engaging and fun. They even brought on a special singer from American Idol.
Got to agree with you cuz! We watch walkthroughs of the ships so the kids can see the activities and layout. The kids saw this and were like that's tacky and it looks boring! lmao we cant do that one. Its not far for us leaving out of NYC, so we considered it, then completely removed it from our choices. It looks old fashioned rather than 'grand'. Most ships from NYC are older and boring which makes no sense as we have 4 days at sea. Those who are near Miami, we envy you lol! 🏖🏝🛳
I gotta watch this in depth going on 10 day cruise same boat in March
Your Cruise is also what you make it! I sailed on the Venezia last summer and had a blast! And if u read my comment above, I didn't even get to visit all the ports i booked,. That was the biggest disappointment not the Ship itself! Hope you have a good time, There were lots of young families on my cruise because school was out. Too many, they hogged the pools.
Hey Cousin! Congrats on your win! I started watching your Jeep vids. Now I’m running through them all cuz they are entertaining and educational. You got us over here really wanting to go on a cruise now! It see,s like a beautiful experience
Chad! My man! One thing I know for certain is that you the real MVP round here my guy! A real live Cousin for life 🙌🏽🫡 you keep it real, you keep honest and you keep it positive and I appreciate you for all that! You all should definitely go a cruise and definitely a carnival one, this one in particular was good just had a quirks here and there that threw me off but a cruise overall is definitely worth it and where it’s at! Thank you for watching 🤗!
@@imJess_sayn awww thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Yes! I've definitely been wanting to for awhile. I didn't even know they had the casinos! Oh I was wondering if I could ask you what drone that is? I've been wanting one for awhile and yours captures excellent videos!
@@chadthecreative indeed 💛! You definitely check one out sooner than later lol! Thanks, it’s the DJI Mini 2
@@imJess_sayn thanks so much. That's actually one of the ones I have saved in the cart.
Oh Cuzzin done ran it up on dem peoples real quick! I see that R8 in action too. Enjoyed this vlog, you a strong person to do a 10 day cruise!
Thank you cousin preciate you 🙌🏽😆
very familiar tunes with the gogo. lived in DC/MD for 20+ yrs. just moved to Vegas with my wife in 2022 and lovin it!
😆Ayyyyeeeee that’s what’s up! Thank you for watching 💛🙌🏽
Nah cuz I screammmeddddd at its a lot of Scooters on here you can’t get around! MEEPP MEEP
Good vlog! I laughed so much 😩😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 thank youuu Sherri preciate you 💛🙌🏽
the main reason that there’s a lot of old people is because it’s a 10 day cruise and it’s in the middle of the school year for most young people. Take a shorter one like 7 days in the summer if you wanna meet some people around your age!
You need a separate video on how to play this slot game lol
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Accurate review I was on that sailing we meet in DR in the pool . The food was horrible.
Yesss girl I remember you and the chat in the pool at amber cove!! See I’m glad you said it because I knew I wasn’t tripping about that food 😆!! 🙌🏽💛 thank youu for watching
I agree with you 100% I was just on a 9 day day there and the only think I liked was I was 1 hour away due to me living in Jersey the ship was cold dining was cold the ports were cold ughhhhh my Birthday cruise was ruined.
Dang sis see I knew I wasn’t tripping 😫 first off happy belated birthday 🥳 and secondly let me know when you book your next one on a different carnival ship because we both clearly need a redo ↪️ 😆
Try going in the summertime. The islands are not blazing hot in the winter as most thinks.
What Camara did you use to make the video it’s so nice and clear I would like to get one for myself I’m going on the Venezia in August
a total of 6 different cameras were used. canon 90D, canon M6 Mark II, Go Pro Hero 9 and Go Pro Hero 11, sony ZV-1 and a DJI Drone
Maybe that’s why you cruise on Carnival, to-my knowledge no other cruise lines allows you to opt out of gratuities. The rest automatically charge it to your room, like it or not.
Funny how you you said rather find a McDonalds to eat than the food on the ship. Halarious!
🤣🤣Nadia go find something safe to do 🤧and what is spell check 🤔!
The ship looks nice but the food is awful in the main dining room and the buffet. If your room is on deck 2, you can forget about getting any sleep. The galley is on deck 3, and there is 24/7 banging very loud. Don't bother playing bingo because the winner is predetermined. I guess there too lazy to use a regular ball dispense machine. My first sailing on Carnival and my last. Ship is clogged with people on scooters. 90% of the employees are miserable.
you just sound like a complainer go on norweigian and maybe you’ll be satisfied.
Born and raised in DC.. Of course go-go is my sh*t!! I don't remove my gratuities, but it's not my thing to judge anyone who does.. that's YOUR money, so spend it however you want to.. all love here.. I did a 9-day on the Venezia back in January of this year, and I'm about to go on an 11-day on the Venezia in May - both are solo cruises for me.. I actually enjoyed the ship and the ports, but I did have a complaint or two.. I didn't care for the DJ's in the club.. those were my only real complaints.. your assessment is correct about older people.. the longer cruises are usually more retired people, remote workers (like me), and those who can get the time off.. most of the LIT cruises are shorter ones 3-7 day, and they are almost always leaving out of Miami or New Orleans.. I hope you enjoy your next one! 🥰
When the ship was first commissioned and when Melanin At Sea was on the ship, DJ Cue (or is it Que) was the DJ.. he KEPT the ship rocking.. since he left, it's been real spotty with the DJ's, so the club has been relatively whack..
Ayeee indeed! For sure and I appreciate your opinion and you keeping it positive at the same time #Respect 💪🏽…Yesss I was on the Mardi Gras with DJ Cue hotter than chicken stew he was big lit 🔥!!!!
Wow! That cruise was crazy…10 days smh
I just got off Venezia today from 9 day cruise and it was disappointing! I had to get billing corrected twice, food was good if its Italian. All other was meh. They nickle and dime you with extra fees on most things. Supposed to be all inclusive like it used to be!
😫😩 dang! Yes I agree, especially with all the money we pay to get on the ship you would think everything would be included but you literally have to pay extra for everything right smh! I hope your next cruise is a better one!! 🤗 thank you so much for watching!
@@imJess_sayn On average you pay $50-80. A day per person for an inside cabin, that includes food, room, entertainment, etc. Really good value for the money. What else do you want for the kind of money.
Pocket beat 💓 ❤🎉
My cousin got the best cruise vlogs!!!!!..I love it!!❤️
Thank youuu cousin ❤️😆!!!!
I see ya big money 😍🤣🤣
🫣😆🤣!!! Thank you for watching cousin 💛💛
I going on this ship its a comp cruise so I am going on it with a open mind.
Absolutely as you should, I’m simply just sharing my experience, I’m sure yours will be fine!
@@imJess_sayn Too bad yours was disappointing, What's the best cruise ship you have been on?
@rasbo4317 Like I said everyone have their own experience. Make the Cruise your own. Have a blast!
They serve drinks in the casino?
I just got off a 12 day sailing on the Venezia.... you're right it's definitely missing that Carnival Vibe - I don't want Italian style fun LOL... the food wasn't all that I love the seafood shack - ate it one day on the venezia and the crablegs were the best I've had but the next day, they were just good. On the other hand, I eat my steak/lamb med well so the lamb in the steakhouse was deliziosa! But the food in the main dining room BLAH, the seaday brunch was deliziosa... I never eat at the buffet but I tasted some of my mom's chinese off the buffet BLAHHH ... the chicken tacos at Tomodorro again were deliziosa.. but nahh I won't sail on the Venenzia anymore, it's definitely for an older crowd.
Seems like the older folks sail late Fall/Winter from what I'm gathering. Maybe the price was right. I sailed same ship in the Summer and it was quite the Hype!
Ooo I knew u was from the city
🤣🤣 pretty close to it!!
It sure looks like you were having fun, try enjoying the ship more and less drinking so much and maybe you might have enjoyed it more. We’ve cruised Carnival dozens of times and we’re always loved the service; food, shows and ships. Most people don’t like their steak or meat tender and moist NOT cooked to death so it’s as dry as shoe leather like you.
you’re miserable 🤣 I hope you heal!
Stop lying you ain’t tipping anyone
Y’all be big mad at me like yall know my life but I’m still the sh*t 💪🏽😂😂 I hope you heal too #BigBossJess🫶🏽