7-Day Cruise from Yokohama Japan in the Cheapest Cabin on MSC Bellissima | Episode 1 

You know, in a roundabout way we’re all responsible for him taking this trip and eating these meals-I hope he gets a couple of spectacular sunrises, and that some food he tries allows him to say !!

Here you have a fun fact: I started watching your videos last year and I became an enthusiast about cruises, ferries, … Because of that I applied with MSC and a few months later I started as a Guest Service Agent. And now, seeing you making a video in MSC Bellisima, this makes me really happy! And please, do not hesitate to contact Guest Services if you have any doubt :)

My favourite part was the Swarovski staircase, it looks so magical ✨

The food does seem a little underwhelming. The room seems nice, if small, but the bed looks comfortable at least. I am looking forward to the next part of this adventure.

I love watching your videos before I go to bed. So relaxing and I imagine being there as I drift off to sleep.

Chinese New Year is coming. A red packet for you. Wishing you and your family: have a happy prosperous year and good health. ❤❤

How nice that msc have pictures in menu on Japanese cruises. I’m missing this a lot on eu/USA ships. Sometimes the name of the dish is so fancy that you don’t know what to expect!

I love cruising, and MSC is known for being very cheap and affordable to get on the ship. I've been on an MSC ship before (the Grandiosa), but sadly I didn't care for it very much. I thought the food quality was very poor, and the service on the ship was poor, too. The cabins were very beautiful, though. I get the impression you may not have been enjoying the food very much, either. 😉 Princess Cruises are known to have the Diamond Princess sail around Japan, and it's designed to cater to the Japanese market (along with Western cruisers) and has an onsen on board, too! I wonder if that might be a fun trip to take in future...

We figured out after the first day of our Alaska cruise, the buffet was always going to be your best bet. Never went into the regular restaurant again. First stop that had a market, we bought our own water and soda....WAAAY cheaper than what's charged on the ship.

What a nice surprise on a Friday evening. But poor STJ - no curry!

You can ask your room attendant for more towels, different pillows, have the fridge in your cabin emptied so you can put water and others things in it for you to use. When you get to port buy some water and soda to put in it, it will be cheaper that way. NEVER USE anything in the fridge they put in, you will be charged big.

As soon as I saw that dinner menu, I knew you'd be back at the buffet later, heh. Looking forward to the next installment.

I’m excited, I haven’t been on a cruise in about 14 years. Thank you for taking me along. On my past cruises I liked the food, but I was accustomed to those meals. I hope you can enjoy the meals on this one. Love and best wishes from NC, USA

I do hope you find lots of food you really enjoy which is included in your fare! "The yoghurt was good"... such a strong comment about the rest of the breakfast :)

Honestly, I think I'd be happier on a Sunflower ferry.

Thank you for sharing. Love your room. This is the loudest, crowder video I’ve watched. You showed me to love your ferry travels: great food, so very quiet, great accommodations.

How delightful to enjoy your unique style and wry sense of humor in a different setting. Really different from capsule or suites on ferries! This episode confirms what i have heard about MSC -- beautiful ships which can be crowded and food not always great. This episode mads me laugh! looking forward to the rest of your cruise.

One of those late night ferries with three other passengers aboard seems more enjoyable than this noisy crowded affair. Maybe it'll get better.

I can't keep myself from smiling thinking of "all you can eat" with STJ on board 😂. Hope they got large supplies . Btw , a cruise vlog with your style is great

The problem with solo traveling on cruise ships is that with few exceptions you pay extra compared to "two passengers divided by two" because the cruise company expects each individual to buy extra goods and services on top of what is included. Some cruise ships have solo-only cabins, though. Strange that a cruise in the famously non-tipping Japan would have "service charges" though. Though there are relativelt few cruise lines that include that in the price.

When I saw the menu, I was sure you would not be very satisfied with those small quantities of food. Nice presentation, very elegant but not filling. Nothing like a big bowl of rice, a nice curry, a big bowl of ramen. You've had much better meals on many ferries in previous trips. Waiting for part 2. 🙋🏻‍♀️

I ❤cruising! I've only gone to the Caribbean, but it's lovely. & I don't care what anybody says, but I prefer interior cabins. I always sleep like a baby. BUT I'd have a fit if someone charged me for WATER! On my cruises, water, tea, coffee & milk were included. I don't drink much alcohol, so I'm fine with that. I hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise. Btw, if you're cruising hungry--- even for a minute-- you're doing it wrong. Lol!

I only tip when it's a 🌻 Sunflower ship 🌻

I hope you are enjoying the cruise STJ. I´m looking forward episode 2 😁

The yoghurt was good, you are a true diplomat hahaha!

Thank You. Great Video. Japan The Greatest. Everything In Japan Is Beautiful.Tyvvm In Sharing. God Bless.😇🙏🏻

I like this change of pace with a crowded cruise ship. It is definitely different than the overnight ferries. Everything is fancier.

oooooo finally on a cruise ship! so great! No worry of "Sunflower! Sunflower! Sunflower" at 2AM over the speakers!

Oh wow that ship seems very popular and the crowds be exhausting to deal with, first time seeing you tired quicker. Hope you were still able to enjoy the cruise still, looking forward to the rest of the episodes :)

At least your room had a good sized bed, and the bathroom was bigger than ones on some of the ferry trips you've taken.

It may have been small, but the room was not shabby or rundown in anyway. Everything looked clean and I could see no cracks or signs of overuse. Nice!

The food on the Japanese ferries seem so much better. The cabin looked comfortable. I appreciate your sharing an honest view of the cruise.

Hearing you talk was a surprise. This video had such a differenr vibe. It was really fun though. It's weird to be charged for water. Cruises from America only upcharge for soda and alcohol. You could have all the OJ you could drink on one of those. 😂

I was expecting.... 6:48am Good morning I'm starving! I'm going to the buffet! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

We cruised MSC for the first time in Eastern Mediterranean for 7 days and loved it. In Europe, US cruisers receive free bottled water service in the main dining room. We are looking forward to sailing MSC Bellissima from Japan into Korea, Taiwan and Okinawa. About the main dining room - notice portion sizes were small to prevent waste. You can order as many dishes you want. I loved all their Italian dishes: risotto, focaccia, pasta, pizzas. In the MDR, I would order 2 salads, 2 entrees and a soup or appetizer. They are an Italian cruise owned company and make all their Italian dishes on board. Hope you were able to enjoy afternoon tea and poolside head chef pasta of the day ? Drink packages were overpriced and since we were at port 5 days, we could not drink enough to make it worthwhile. We love MSC - very good for the money and excellent customer service.

5:46: I'm so glad there are graphics showing every item. I never what have known that was a TV without the graphics!

So. I am currently cruising on Carnival Legend, heading to the Panama Canal. I will be on MSC Opera in the Mediterranean this May. Welcome to the cruise life. I really look forward to this series. I/we also hope to join the ferry life on our next Japan trip. Thanks as always. The MSC cover on the bed is meant to be there for your suitcases to protect the blanket/futon

She is a big one. So pretty. Thank you for sharing

Glad to see not only Japanese food is offered as I would starve!!

Love how you point out things like program, tv, closet, etc for those of us who wouldn’t have known

Love how the background music matches your every step at that Swarovski stairs

Please show the whole buffets

I just booked a trip to japan for my wife and me for May. After watching your videos, I am excited about seeing Japan. I'm a little worried about the food. There are may things we can't eat! But I'm sure we will get by.

Looks like a very basic ship, accommodations and food. Makes me appreciate how nice royal caribbean is. Great to see what the trip was like, thanks for sharing.

Lucky for you. That luxury cruise ship looks stunning and awesome. 😊

A sea cruise is definitely going on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing your experience and taking us along with you.

ooooh, STJ, if you found the MDR portions too small, stay far away from Norwegian. They've shrunk portions down so much I saw most passengers order two main courses when I was on my October '23 cruise. On the flip side, I just ordered one portion and ended my 10 day cruise without gaining any cruise-weight!

It would be great if you show us the buffet choices, what do they exactly offer for passengers ❤❤❤

We don’t even go to the main dining room anymore we just stick with the buffet or the poolside diners. Our next cruise is in May to Alaska with my parents so we will probably have to eat in the main dining room at least once.

I'm loving this. Thank you!🎉❤

17:54 I feel your pain. On my one and only cruise, we could order anything anytime at dinner. We did not have to only order one thing from each category. I remember one dinner the appetizers sounded so good. I had like four or five as my dinner.

That's so crazy that you have to pay for water!!! 😮 I hope the food gets better ❤

I’m getting the feeling that this cruise is too much for you. Maybe you should stay with the “flower” cruises. Less people, and more of the foods you enjoy. MSC is an expensive lesson for you. I hope you enjoyed the remainder of your cruise. 🤞🤞. Much respect from the USA 🇺🇸

Can’t wait for part two, hope food got better by then.

Wow, that's a great room for the price. I'd take this trip... But I would also avoid crowded areas and use the buffet for every meal.

I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and love it! Tonight I finished watching all of your videos. Have you ever thought about taking a ferry to Korea? I would be very interested to see that. And now, I will be tackling your food channel!

Looks like you had a comfortable room, if you plan on walking around or attending ship entertainments, the compact size works for sleeping and having your own bathroom. I love Italian food, the dinner menu looks delicious. It is a beautiful ship.

Great hearing your voice! It is a bit different than I had imagined but quite interesting and pleasant! I always enjoy your videos. Thank you!

yassss! my favorite channel posted a new vid! i’ve been checking every day!!!

This is a nice post. Will you post a video on the ship's available activities during the at-sea days? Wish you were able to capture a short full view of the buffet food areas. and other venues. It will be helpful to see if it is worth trying it. Thanks!

That is outrageous that they don't serve free tap water with meals. Unacceptable. I have no problem paying extra for alcohol on cruiuses, or for bottled water, but to not even give the option of water? Incredible. That would stop me from booking with MSC.

The restaurant food! It's too fancy/rich (the best thing was the salad and the rice). I'd eat in the buffet for all the meals and have free coffee. It's a nice cabin; I am surprised the TV did not work properly. They could have given you some amenities but I am guessing they want you to buy them. I can't get over how noisy it is, especially on deck. Is it a party cruise? What is with the music? Is there an option to eat in your room? I think 7 days of 'that' on a ship that small would drive me crazy!

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Great cabin for a long cruise! Very reasonable fare! 👍👏✨🚢

Wow its so crowded. To get an impression you have to do a late night tour. Its also claustrophobic. Please never get an interior cabin again. Cruise ship is bad enough... lessons from titanic and the pandemic will never let me step foot on one of those ever... but I wish I could and I enjoy living vicariously through you...❤

Good price for a week in a cruise ship. 🎉

Amazing video, STJ - and the sock game is, as always, on point! I'm glad you took a cruise, and I have to wonder if you are going to do other ones in the future or, perhaps, go back to your earliest videos and try some of the coaches again. Well, I eagerly await the next video

I love the ferry trip vlogs. But my idea of hell would be a trip on one of these mega cruise ships.

Been on 2 cruises, gave up on restaurants after day two of 1st...buffets had much more variety By the way, am totally in love with your voice 🥰

Nice, I always travel MSC!

What a contrast to your calm, relaxing ferry vlogs...that ship is way to noisy and busy for me. It's interessting to see you navigate a cruise ship. Ferries seem to be the better way, even the vending machine food looked better than the dinner on this ship!

I think this is the first of these I've seen in years where the inside of the ship was full of people.

And thank you for another gorgeous video! I'm already learning so much

Aloha STJ! 🌺🤙 あなたの経験を共有してくれてありがとう。MSCクルーズに乗りたくない。MSCはサンフラワーフェリーをさらに良く見せます。悪い食べ物と水代に耐えてくれてありがとう、私たちはそうする必要はありません。👍

Oh its good tht marketplace buffet got japanese section

Very big Ships beauty beautiful

In Canada all the passengers would grab a piece of hull and portage around the bridge like it was the worlds biggest canoe :)

Your cruise is the calmest one I've ever seen. The experience will be different through the Caribbean 😂

I was stationed on Okinawa for 18 months. I sort of took the same cruise you did but on a US Navy ship From Okinawa to Japan for winter training at the base of Mt. Fuji. Saw Kaohsiung and the rest of Taiwan on another cruise after sailing along the coast of Vietnam for a week . Saw Hong Kong and Singapore also on that cruise. Then back to the Philippines for jungle training. In my case it was refresher course. 😉😂

I have seen Tokyo apartments smaller than that room.

Solo Traveler San, Thank you for posting.

I have been in many Cruises and they were awesome 😊. Please don't stay inside the cabins. Go walk away and have fun !! You can ask for towels and service room any time without been charged!! Just buy your own drinks in Ports and you can bring them to your fridge In my opinion the buffet is the best place for all meals. They have water in Buffet and at the restaurant and it is for free. Just ask!!!

I love watching your videos, but I always have to eat when I watch them. You eat such good food and it always makes me hungry lol. Europe has river cruises, and the US is starting to have them too. Do they have those in Japan as well? If they do, I would love to see them. I have gotten old and am disabled, but I love to see exploring the world through your lens. Keep up the great work!

That restaurant experience didn't look fun. Too much people. I wouldn't feel comfortable.

First time hearing his voice and idk what i was expecting but IT WAS NOT WHAT I HEARD! love the voice tho

From conversation at dinning table, i bet you are an introvert 😂.

I remember watching vlogs with these kinds of big ships...

I have deep affection for you, my friend, and I want you to fully embrace life and stay safe. You have my love from Virginia, USA. Live your life to the maximum and I am thrilled that you are enjoying new experiences. Perhaps one day, I will have the opportunity to do the same, but for now, I take pleasure in hearing about your adventures.

Love your videos so much man never stop :)

Shared dinner table, no thank you! I adore solo travel but have awful social anxiety. I hope solo travellers are better accommodated in the near future.

As someone who is constantly thirsty, worrying constantly about which drinks are free and which aren't sounds so stressful to me.

Glad it's you taking this cruise and not me! Looks like a certain level of hell. 7 days of it. I want to dispatch a helicopter to rescue you! ✌🤟🤞🚁

Very nice 7-day cruise.

Gee. Half of the fun of a cruise is really good food. Those meals made me hungry.

I hope you enjoyed the cruise. We were on the same cruise at the same time, but in Yacht Club. It was our frist time on MSC and we really liked it. The food in the buffet was not bad by cruise ship standards. We never went to the main dining room, as we had private dining in YC. Entertainment as well by cruise ship standards was really good as well. The only issues I had was the constant "up-selling" everything. But we will be back in the future with MSC.

You have a wonderful trip dear friend of mine..!!! Enjoy it

The most appetizing looking thing here was the western breakfast haha, but maybe that's just because I'm a big fan of that food. Also I suppose a cruise isn't really meant to be a solo affair so this does come across as a little less fulfilling than a lot of your ferry videos as a solo traveller, but I guess we'll wait to see later episodes.

MSC stands for Mediterranean Shipping Company. They're Italian, as you can probably tell by the Italia accents on the public announcements.

食事の内容をゆっくり撮影してくれてるのですごく助かりますし、見やすいです。他の方は数秒写すだけであまり近い距離で撮影されてないです。チャンネル登録しました❤

The room seems peaceful