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barely packed

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181 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon206 Total Videos on YouTube2K subscribers

barely packed description on YouTube:

Welcome to Barely Packed! 🌍✈️🚒🎒🧳 We’re on a mission to explore the world one adventure at a time, either together or soloβ€”and we’ll take you along for the ride! From cruising the open seas and soaring through the skies to discovering hidden gems overseas and chasing thrills at top amusement parks, our channel is all about unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you’re planning your next getaway, dreaming of far-off destinations, or just love watching travel vlogs, you’ll find inspiration, tips, and real-life moments here. Subscribe and join us as we turn every trip into a dream come true!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· barely packed

We’ve analysed 181 of 206 videos so far.

Published
181
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
206
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage88%

Solid sample of barely packed's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
barely packed’s output Β· year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    78
  2. 2025
    114
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About barely packed

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Main Dining
18 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip40 video mentions
Room Service
No strong opinion2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble40 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble30 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip12 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble6 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty1 video mention

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip33 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble37 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty75 video mentions
Top

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble14 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip27 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion2 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip16 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
77%
Great fit
Best Match
Couples
82%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œIt's been the most amazing amazing trip and this beautiful sunrise is just icing on the cake.”

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β€œThis trip has been everything and more than I could have ever imagined.”

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β€œIt started feeling more like a private Alaska tour than an excursion surrounded by some of the most unreal scenery I've ever seen.”

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β€œHighly recommend it. I'll put her information.”

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β€œThis is why you do Alaska. This is why you do Alaska. It's the views.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œThat was very unpleasant. There were so many people trying to squeeze through there and that was just insane.”

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β€œIt was 2.7 miles. You know, you got to go around cars. There's no paved sidewalk the whole way.”

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β€œI try not to fly in on the same day. I know I'm playing with fire when I do that. Highly do not do that.”

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β€œCaptain piped into the stateaterooms. That's never a good sign when the captain comes on that early in the morning.”

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β€œI highly recommend you don't do it.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for barely packed.

  1. Book a small boat whale watching tour for a more intimate experience.

  2. Consider booking independently for a private tour feel.

  3. Bring ponchos in case of rain.

  4. Book independent excursions for a more intimate experience.

  5. Bring hand warmers and electric jackets for cold weather.

  6. Have your seat pass card ready when getting off the ship.

  7. Bring a water bottle to refill at park fountains, as bottled water is not sold inside.

  8. Wear proper footwear for hiking trails, as some paths can be slippery.

Videos (181)

Ensenada Cruise Day on Ovation of the Seas | Sea Day, Tacos & Surprises25:50Vlog

Ensenada Cruise Day on Ovation of the Seas | Sea Day, Tacos & Surprises

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
First Time on Ovation of the Seas 🚒 Cabo, Sea Days & What Surprised Us Most34:27Vlog

First Time on Ovation of the Seas 🚒 Cabo, Sea Days & What Surprised Us Most

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas Junior Suite Tour (Cabin 10636) | Balcony Cabin3:32Tour

Ovation of the Seas Junior Suite Tour (Cabin 10636) | Balcony Cabin

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas Embarkation Day | Our First Impressions Sailing From Los Angeles30:24Vlog

Ovation of the Seas Embarkation Day | Our First Impressions Sailing From Los Angeles

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas Balcony Cabin 8564 | Ocean View GTY Tour3:55Tour

Radiance of the Seas Balcony Cabin 8564 | Ocean View GTY Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
The Train Ride Was the Highlight of Our Alaska Cruise (Unreal Views)58:20Vlog

The Train Ride Was the Highlight of Our Alaska Cruise (Unreal Views)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
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Scenic Cruises and Tours
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Whales Everywhere in Alaska πŸ‹ | Icy Strait Point + Sitka Cruise Vlog30:25Vlog

Whales Everywhere in Alaska πŸ‹ | Icy Strait Point + Sitka Cruise Vlog

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Baby Humpback Breaching and Tail Slapping While Viewing From Our Cruise Ship In Icy Strait Point.2:47

Baby Humpback Breaching and Tail Slapping While Viewing From Our Cruise Ship In Icy Strait Point.

Β· 3K views Β· 12 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Our First Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas | Honest First Impressions39:08Vlog

Our First Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas | Honest First Impressions

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Vancouver Airport Marriott Junior Suite Review | Worth It Before an Alaska Cruise?2:37Tour

Vancouver Airport Marriott Junior Suite Review | Worth It Before an Alaska Cruise?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Is This Promenade View Cabin Worth It? | Freedom of the Seas2:23Tour

Is This Promenade View Cabin Worth It? | Freedom of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
No Excursions, No Problem 🏝️ Grand Cayman, Jamaica & CocoCay/ Freedom of the Seas Solo Cruise Part 246:53Vlog

No Excursions, No Problem 🏝️ Grand Cayman, Jamaica & CocoCay/ Freedom of the Seas Solo Cruise Part 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
πŸ›³οΈ No Crowds, No Chaos: Just Me & the Ocean | Solo Cruise Vlog on the Freedom of the Seas22:18Vlog

πŸ›³οΈ No Crowds, No Chaos: Just Me & the Ocean | Solo Cruise Vlog on the Freedom of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas