A Cruising Good Time
🥈Expert CreatorA Cruising Good Time description on YouTube:
Want to cruise smarter, save money, and see the world? You’ve found your crew! We are Jeff and Becky. After 40+ cruises visiting 60+ countries, we’ve learned exactly what separates a "good" vacation from the trip of a lifetime. We made the rookie mistakes so you don't have to. On this channel, we help you maximize your cruise experience with: - Honest Ship Reviews: The good, the bad, and the ugly. - Port Guides: How to avoid tourist traps, Save Money, and find hidden gems. - Insider Tips: Strategies to save money on board. Subscribe to join us for weekly adventures and practical advice. Affiliate Links (we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you): Viator Excursions and Experiences https://vi.me/BRRJd Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) Next Adventure: Nieuw Statendam to Norway and then the Oosterdam in the Med - both June 2026!
We’ve analysed 159 of 175 videos so far.
Solid sample of A Cruising Good Time's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“It was the most amazing place that I have ever seen.”
“Highly recommend it.”
“We've absolutely loved the balcony on this cruise ship.”
“This was the trip of a lifetime. This was such an adventure. We had such a fabulous time.”
“I loved walking through the square. It was really quite picturesque and I loved the church that we went into.”
“The internet on board again a new ship was just absolutely terrible.”
“We got gouged on that. No question about it.”
“Princess cancelled our inaugural cruise on the Star Princess.”
“The internet was absolutely terrible in a Conning Dam.”
“Cell phone roaming charges on a cruise can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for A Cruising Good Time.
Verify your cabin key envelope has your name and two card keys inside.
Ask your room steward for more hangers if needed.
Bring your own conditioner if you use it, as only shampoo and shower gel are provided.
Keep track of beach towels and turn them in at the end of the cruise.
Book a day early in Santiago to explore the city.
Consider private tours for more time and comfort at penguin reserves.
Sign up with Galveston Warbs on their website for coupons to save money on parking.
Go up to the bar one story up for drinks to avoid the busy Doctor PhD bar.
Videos (159)
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9:29VlogNCL Luna Maiden Voyage: Why We Booked It (Miami 2026)
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9:38ReviewHolland America Oosterdam Large Inside Cabin | Is It Worth Booking?
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32:41TourMSC Seascape Complete Tour - Would We Cruise Again?
15:14TipsPrincess Medallion App Features That Save Your Vacation
31:44CompareWhat's the BEST Cruise Ship Class HAL Pinnacle or Princess Sphere?
33:06ReviewMSC Seascape Review (Galveston): The Honest Truth & Tips
7:24TourIs the Star Princess Cove Balcony the BEST CRUISING Bargain?
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