Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk
✨Casual CreatorAsk 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.
We’ve analysed 131 of 444 videos so far.
Solid sample of Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20263415%5 of 34100%5 of 5
- 20258216%13 of 82100%13 of 13
- 20248638%33 of 86100%33 of 33
- 202311516%18 of 115100%18 of 18
- 20224580%36 of 45100%36 of 36
- 20216639%26 of 66100%26 of 26
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.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
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.
“I would give it a 10 out of 10 for sure.”
“I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
“i've traveled quite extensively and this is absolutely the highlight of any travel experience that i've ever had”
“the service was was really it was excellent we were just really impressed with our cabin butler the staff in the dining rooms on the pool deck even boarding embarkation disembarkation they were all excellent”
“the underwater bikes was definitely is something that i would recommend if you have the opportunity to do it it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience”
“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.”
“It's getting more complex all the time. It used to be you would go online and you'd say I want to uh look at a hotel in Miami on this particular date and you would say you'd say enter let me search and it one or two things would come up.”
“however as much as we love this trip i wouldn't recommend it to the first time river cruiser”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk.
Ask who you are traveling with, when you want to go, and what your budget is to choose the best cruise line.
Book early for the best pricing and cabin selection.
Consider the plus and premier packages on Princess for better value.
Book now to take advantage of low prices before demand increases.
Be mobile to fully enjoy the itinerary's movement and activities.
Respect and honor local guides and tour directors with gratuities.
Use a travel advisor to avoid hidden fees and get total price with all fees included.
Have a travel advisor for mid-trip support instead of relying on call centers.
Videos (131)
1:26TipsWelcome to RTE Travel Talk | Real Travel Experts, Honest Advice!
21:26ReviewRiverside Luxury Cruises Review | Best River Cruises in Europe?
16:15TipsUnforgettable Silversea Experiences: Our Best Tips And Highlights!
11:39TipsDebunking River Cruise Myths: What You Need To Know
25:05CompareWindstar Or Silversea? Pick The Perfect Cruise For You!
22:31ReviewSandals Dunn's River: Everything You Need To Know
20:26CompareComparing River Cruises In The Amazon, Ganges, And India Land: Which Is Best?
0:47TipsThe Best Side of Ship or a River Cruise? | JUST RIVER CRUISES #rivercruise #askarealtravelexpert
0:49TipsLast Minute River Cruise Tips | JUST RIVER CRUISES #cruisetraveladvisor #askarealtravelexpert
0:48TipsNorwegian or Princess Cruises for Families | JUST CRUISE TIPS #cruisetraveladvisor
0:59ReviewSilversea's Antarctica Expeditions THRILLS #askarealtravelexpert #luxurytravel #silverendeavour
11:55TipsRiver Cruise Staterooms Explained | Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon and MORE
0:33CompareAvalon Waterways are they ALL INCLUSIVE #rivercruise #askarealtravelexpert
26:19TipsAfrican Safari & River Cruise with AmaWaterways ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
0:34TipsAlaska Cruises with MOBILITY ISSUES? #alaskacruise #askarealtravelexpert #cruisetips
0:35ReviewCelebrity Cruises Infinite Verandas GOOD OR BAD? #celebritycruises #askarealtravelexpert
0:51CompareNorwegian vs. Princess Cruise Lines - Expert Comparison
0:48ReviewLindblad National Geographic's Luxury Cruise Experience #askarealtravelexpert
0:52ReviewAzamara Cruises VISIT A HOBBIT HOME #luxurytravel #lordoftherings #askarealtravelexpert
0:21ReviewOceania The Finest Cuisine at Sea REALLY? #oceaniacruises #askarealtravelexpert
0:28CompareTauck River Cruises are they LUXURY? #rivercruise #askarealtravelexpert
0:36ReviewCelebrity Cruises The Retreat Perks GOOD OR BAD? #celebritycruises #askarealtravelexpert
0:34CompareAlaska Small Ship Cruises with Silversea and Others #alaskacruise #realtravelexperts #cruisetips
0:33CompareTauck, Avalon, & Viking River Cruises DINING OPTIONS #rivercruise #askarealtravelexpert