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)
12:34TipsSave or Splurge? NCL More at Sea Package Revealed
15:56ReviewCaribbean Islands Ranked: Which One Would You Pick?
25:04Tips10 Best Things To Do In Tromsø Norway (We Ranked Them)
14:37ReviewOur FIRST Norway Cruise -What you MUST know | Ports, Northern Lights, Weather. Will we do it again?
3:34TourComplete Tour of Caribbean Princess Ocean View Cabin R750
5:23TourFull Mini Suite Tour Caribbean Princess | Cabin Layout & Amenities Revealed
3:16VlogShocking Cruise News on Caribbean Princess | Illness | Delays| Increase to Craps Table Minimum Bet.
6:41TipsOur Search for Northern Lights | Research & Planning our cruise to Norway to see the Aurora Borealis
13:39TipsWhy Christmas in Rome Feels Like Magic
13:58ReviewIs the Holland America Have it All package worth it? How much will you need to drink to break even
20:42TipsPrincess Plus vs Premier: Which is Worth It?
8:00TipsEasy Way To Score Onboard Credit For Your Next Cruise!
8:09TipsCruising to Belize - The four best and safest shore excursions in Belize.
12:32TipsBoston ONE DAY Walking Foodie and Freedom Trail. Works if seeing Boston by Land or by Sea!
8:32TipsHidden Fees in Cruising - what the new pricing transparency laws do not include!
0:50We are A Cruising Good Time!
10:04TipsMake Princess Cruise Dinner Reservations in Minutes With This App!
11:11TipsBest Sitka Alaska Excursions Guide | Raptor Center & Fortress of the Bear
6:36TipsNew York City Cruise Embarkation Tips (Brooklyn and Manhattan )- EVERYTHING You Need to Know
5:58VlogOne Day in Vancouver Canada Before Your Alaska Cruise: Where to Go & What to Skip
11:15TipsWhite Pass & Yukon Railroad 7 Essential Tips to know BEFORE you ride it. (Skagway Alaska Excursion)
15:26TipsBarcelona Cruise Tips: Maximize Your Mediterranean Adventure
34:25TourComplete Regal Princess Ship Tour - We tell you our favorite things and show the entire ship.
11:09ReviewIs the New Sun Princess & Star Princess Sanctuary Collection worth the Cost?