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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)

Fun Facts Friday The Louvre, Did You Know3:55Tips

Fun Facts Friday The Louvre, Did You Know

🥈 · 292 views · 5 years ago
Positive
Top Five River Cruise Tips a First Time River Cruiser Needs to Know5:22Tips

Top Five River Cruise Tips a First Time River Cruiser Needs to Know

🥈 · 402 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruising: Choosing the Right River Cruise  What You Need to Know23:08Tips

River Cruising: Choosing the Right River Cruise What You Need to Know

🥈 · 2K views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Uniworld River Cruises logo
Uniworld River Cruises
Avalon Waterways logo
Avalon Waterways
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
When Can Canadians Travel Internationally Again5:08Tips

When Can Canadians Travel Internationally Again

🥈 · 10 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Edge
The Ultimate South Seas Bucket List Vacation19:55Tips

The Ultimate South Seas Bucket List Vacation

🥈 · 60 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Ponant Explorations logo
Paul Gauguin
Fun Travel Fact Friday Bird Watching in Uganda3:21Tips

Fun Travel Fact Friday Bird Watching in Uganda

🥈 · 27 views · 5 years ago
Positive
Hawaii Vacations 2021 and Beyond20:34Tips

Hawaii Vacations 2021 and Beyond

🥈 · 53 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Pride of America
Summer Cruising from Caribbean Home Ports18:53Tips

Summer Cruising from Caribbean Home Ports

🥈 · 28 views · 5 years ago
Positive
Vacations Close to Home, Dude Ranches & Disney19:06Tips

Vacations Close to Home, Dude Ranches & Disney

🥈 · 96 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
When & Where Will We Travel Again5:36Tips

When & Where Will We Travel Again

🥈 · 31 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Azamara logo
Azamara
Ponant Explorations logo
Ponant Explorations
Fun Travel Fact | Northern Lights3:25Tips

Fun Travel Fact | Northern Lights

🥈 · 34 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
+1 more
Iceland Open For Travel What You Need to Know | Visit Iceland16:39Tips

Iceland Open For Travel What You Need to Know | Visit Iceland

🥈 · 417 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Escorted Cruising - All You Need To Know23:39Tips

Escorted Cruising - All You Need To Know

🥈 · 127 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
+1 more
2021 Summer Cruises What You Need to Know30:16Tips

2021 Summer Cruises What You Need to Know

🥈 · 82 views · 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Azamara logo
Azamara
Travel Talk with Real Travel Experts20:30Tips

Travel Talk with Real Travel Experts

🥈 · 111 views · 5 years ago
Positive
AmaWaterways logo
AmaWaterways
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+1 more