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Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

Casual Creator
hosted by Ken
131 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon444 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 Coverage
Established read · Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk

We’ve analysed 131 of 444 videos so far.

Published
131
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
444
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage30%

Solid sample of Ask a Real Travel Expert - RTE Travel Talk's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

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
    34
  2. 2025
    82
  3. 2024
    86
  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
Buffet
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip44 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Buffet
Bacon Bliss1 video mention
Top
Room Service
Barely Crispy6 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion1 video mention
Activities
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip59 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty39 video mentions
Top
Embarkation
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty115 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip98 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip148 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty78 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip12 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
91%
Loved
Couples
89%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
92%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
93%
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
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

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

The Watch-outs

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.

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

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

  3. Consider the plus and premier packages on Princess for better value.

  4. Book now to take advantage of low prices before demand increases.

  5. Be mobile to fully enjoy the itinerary's movement and activities.

  6. Respect and honor local guides and tour directors with gratuities.

  7. Use a travel advisor to avoid hidden fees and get total price with all fees included.

  8. Have a travel advisor for mid-trip support instead of relying on call centers.

Videos (131)