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Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Ken
375 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon454 Total Videos on YouTube31K subscribers

Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk description on YouTube:

RTE-Travel Talk delivers expert, unbiased travel advice to help travelers make smarter decisions before they book. Hosted by Real Travel Experts, the channel features honest cruise reviews, clear insights, and practical comparisons—focused on informing, not selling. We specialize in cruise comparisons, luxury cruises, river cruises, and small ship travel, helping viewers understand what’s included, how cruise lines differ, and which experiences are the right fit. Coverage includes European river cruises, Alaska cruises, expedition cruises, and luxury travel worldwide. Each episode features experienced travel advisors and industry professionals sharing real-world knowledge. Whether you’re comparing luxury cruise lines or looking for the best cruises for seniors, RTE-Travel Talk puts the traveler first. Subscribe for weekly expert insights and travel guidance you can trust.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

We’ve analysed 375 of 454 videos so far.

Published
375
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
454
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage83%

Comprehensive read on Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    39
  2. 2025
    82
  3. 2024
    85
  4. 2023
    115
  5. 2022
    45
  6. 2021
    66
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Crew & Service
314 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty118 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty98 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip11 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip95 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty122 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty44 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Top
Casino
No strong opinion1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip55 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip164 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty19 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty101 video mentions
Top
Embarkation
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty314 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip194 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip380 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty222 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip48 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
84%
Loved
Couples
90%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
90%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
92%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

Sailing through Venice and the enchanting Veneto region has been a dream come true, and we couldn't wait to share this journey with all of you.

Sailing through Venice and the enchanting Veneto region has been a dream come true, and we couldn't wait to share this journey with all of you.

It really was truly a perfect cruise. It really was.

10 out of 10 for for Seabourn and this is my first time on the Quest.

Our cabin, the cabins are amazing. The cabins are huge.

The Watch-outs

In my experience, the last two times on Princess, the Crown Grilled the Steakhouse was terrible.

I will not go back. It is disappointing.

I had a client just the other day that was on hold for over eight hours trying to get through to a vendor that they had used.

I just have to tell people that was not our favorite

I wouldn't bring a lot of kids on board

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk.

  1. Book Tauck vacations at least a year in advance as they book up very early.

  2. Stay tuned for updates and content about the staterooms, excursions, food, and day-to-day highlights.

  3. Consider a Venice-focused river cruise for a slower, more immersive experience.

  4. Plan 12 to 18 months in advance for the best availability.

  5. Go 2 days before the cruise to explore Porto.

  6. Work with a professional travel expert who knows the details.

  7. Ask who you are traveling with, when you want to go, and what your budget is to choose the best cruise line.

  8. Book early for the best pricing and cabin selection.

Videos (375)

LEVEL8 Luggage Review | We Took These Carry-Ons to Europe... Here's What Happened8:03Review

LEVEL8 Luggage Review | We Took These Carry-Ons to Europe... Here's What Happened

🥈 · 153 views · 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Is Tauck REALLY Worth the Money? A Travel Expert Explains Why People Keep Coming Back15:55Tips

Is Tauck REALLY Worth the Money? A Travel Expert Explains Why People Keep Coming Back

🥈 · 916 views · 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Luxury River Cruising in Venice? Our First Look at Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia1:51Vlog

Luxury River Cruising in Venice? Our First Look at Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia

🥈 · 201 views · 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Uniworld River Cruises logo
S.S. La Venezia
Luxury River Cruising in Venice? Our First Look at Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia1:51Vlog

Luxury River Cruising in Venice? Our First Look at Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia

🥈 · 65 views · 3 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Uniworld River Cruises logo
S.S. La Venezia
We’re Boarding Uniworld’s Venice River Cruise — Is This the Best Way to See Venice?3:14Vlog

We’re Boarding Uniworld’s Venice River Cruise — Is This the Best Way to See Venice?

🥈 · 315 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Uniworld River Cruises logo
S.S. La Venezia
Douro River Cruise Review: Is Portugal BETTER Than the Rhine or Danube?24:39Compare

Douro River Cruise Review: Is Portugal BETTER Than the Rhine or Danube?

🥈 · 513 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Royal Caribbean vs Princess vs Norwegian: Which Cruise Line Is Best for You?23:58Compare

Royal Caribbean vs Princess vs Norwegian: Which Cruise Line Is Best for You?

🥈 · 197 views · 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+1 more
China River Cruise for $6,000?! Century Cruises Full Review 🇨🇳26:25Review

China River Cruise for $6,000?! Century Cruises Full Review 🇨🇳

🥈 · 399 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Virgin Voyages vs Sandals 🛳️🏝️ | Which Adults-Only Vacation Is Right for You?23:53Compare

Virgin Voyages vs Sandals 🛳️🏝️ | Which Adults-Only Vacation Is Right for You?

🥈 · 168 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Luxury River Cruise Suites… Same Price?! 🤯0:37Compare

Luxury River Cruise Suites… Same Price?! 🤯

🥈 · 605 views · 3 months ago
Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Scenic vs Tauck vs Uniworld | Luxury River Cruise Suites Compared (Is It Worth It?)22:23Compare

Scenic vs Tauck vs Uniworld | Luxury River Cruise Suites Compared (Is It Worth It?)

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaMagna
Airport Chaos Is Getting Worse… Avoid These 5 Travel Mistakes19:36Tips

Airport Chaos Is Getting Worse… Avoid These 5 Travel Mistakes

🥈 · 219 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Canary Islands: The Best Alternative to Crowded Europe? (Cruise & Land Guide)16:54Tips

Canary Islands: The Best Alternative to Crowded Europe? (Cruise & Land Guide)

🥈 · 301 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
+1 more
Is the Columbia River Cruise Good for Families?0:54Tips

Is the Columbia River Cruise Good for Families?

🥈 · 458 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
The Christmas Surprise in Colombia1:03Tips

The Christmas Surprise in Colombia

🥈 · 243 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Inside AmaWaterways’ NEW Colombia River Cruise | Magdalena River Experience26:13Review

Inside AmaWaterways’ NEW Colombia River Cruise | Magdalena River Experience

🥈 · 1K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
10 Most Asked Questions About Antarctica Expedition Cruises | Answered by a Travel Expert21:40Tips

10 Most Asked Questions About Antarctica Expedition Cruises | Answered by a Travel Expert

🥈 · 429 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+2 more
Big Changes Coming to River Cruises in 2026 & 20272:11Tips

Big Changes Coming to River Cruises in 2026 & 2027

🥈 · 772 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Viking vs Ama vs Riverside | 2026 River Cruise Comparison24:43Compare

Viking vs Ama vs Riverside | 2026 River Cruise Comparison

🥈 · 7K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Why Tauck River Cruises Feel So Different2:48Tips

Why Tauck River Cruises Feel So Different

🥈 · 1K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
👉 Are Cruise Loyalty Programs Actually Worth It? NCL, Oceania & Regent Explained19:07Tips

👉 Are Cruise Loyalty Programs Actually Worth It? NCL, Oceania & Regent Explained

🥈 · 365 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Uniworld Turns 50… and the Celebration Is On the River0:59Tour

Uniworld Turns 50… and the Celebration Is On the River

🥈 · 585 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Is Uniworld Worth It? New Ships, 50th Anniversary | What Makes This Luxury Line Different?24:30Compare

Is Uniworld Worth It? New Ships, 50th Anniversary | What Makes This Luxury Line Different?

🥈 · 3K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Tauck River Cruises: Private Access You Can’t Get Anywhere Else2:45Tour

Tauck River Cruises: Private Access You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

🥈 · 835 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive