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Brian and Carrie

Brian and Carrie

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Brian & Carrie
132 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon337 Total Videos on YouTube94K subscribers

Brian and Carrie description on YouTube:

Hey friends! We’re Brian and Carrie, and if you love travel that doesn’t drain your savings, you’re in the right place. After years of living on the road, we’ve learned a thing or two about stretching a budget, finding the good stuff without the price tag, and building a life that’s full of adventure. Whether you're dreaming about a slow, affordable retirement abroad or just looking for smart ways to travel more for less, we’re here to share what has actually worked for us. Think cobblestone cities that feel like stepping into a storybook, beach towns with shockingly cheap eats, and small moments that end up being the best part of the trip. If you’re planning your next escape or your next chapter, come along with us. There’s a whole world out there, and it doesn't have to cost a fortune to enjoy it. Cheers, Brian & Carrie

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Brian and Carrie

We’ve analysed 132 of 337 videos so far.

Published
132
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
337
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage39%

Solid sample of Brian and Carrie's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Brian and Carrie’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
    29
  2. 2025
    60
  3. 2024
    100
  4. 2023
    59
  5. 2022
    62
  6. 2021
    17
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
Suites
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Kids & Family
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Buffet
Barely Crispy16 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top
Suites
Bacon Bliss1 video mention
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble4 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble1 video mention

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble6 video mentions
Kids & Family
No strong opinion4 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble12 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble11 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip40 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble7 video mentions
Value
A Nibble32 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble55 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble10 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble4 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.

Best Match
Couples
77%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

I would 100% say it lived up to the hype.

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

We have really really loved everything about this.

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

we highly recommend a Historic Hotel yes

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

the wine is absolutely the best wins all kinds of awards all over Poland it's one of Poland's best wineries

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

we know everything to to show you and bring you some of our favorite spots

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie
The Watch-outs

the one big negative to the changes that we have seen is the costs are rising with inflation

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

full-time travel as a couple you are together 247 you know unless you I don't know we tend to go work out separately or something like that but you're together all the time that could be a challenge for some people

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

the unknown is what's scary that's the scary part it's the unknown that will get you every time

🥉KnowledgeableBrian and Carrie

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Brian and Carrie.

  1. Use ChatGPT to help guide and find your way in some of these areas.

  2. Get off the highway and explore small towns for a better road trip experience.

  3. Plan for spring break crowds and limited hotel availability.

  4. Watch for turtles on the road in Louisiana.

  5. Book hotels in advance to avoid bad areas.

  6. Stop at Bucky's for meat sandwiches if you're not vegetarian.

  7. Check out the bathrooms, they are known to be the cleanest.

  8. Try the beaver nuggets and the brisket sandwich.

Videos (132)

28 Days at Sea: Why We Were So Ready for Southampton14:01Vlog

28 Days at Sea: Why We Were So Ready for Southampton

· 28K views · 6 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Can You Afford a 4‑Week Cruise? Our Full Budget Breakdown17:39Tips

Can You Afford a 4‑Week Cruise? Our Full Budget Breakdown

· 84K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
We Spent a Month on Emerald Princess - Here's What Happened43:11Review

We Spent a Month on Emerald Princess - Here's What Happened

· 43K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
+1 more
Is Aarhus Denmark’s Most Underrated City?18:09Vlog

Is Aarhus Denmark’s Most Underrated City?

· 18K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
We Fell in Love With Copenhagen! Top Spots You MUST See22:22Vlog

We Fell in Love With Copenhagen! Top Spots You MUST See

· 21K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
This is Sweden?  One Amazing Day in Gothenburg18:29Vlog

This is Sweden? One Amazing Day in Gothenburg

· 17K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Oslo Completely Surprised Us - Here's Why20:44Vlog

Oslo Completely Surprised Us - Here's Why

· 12K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Germany at the Perfect Time of Year!  Hamburg Oktoberfest24:17Vlog

Germany at the Perfect Time of Year! Hamburg Oktoberfest

· 10K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
First Time in Amsterdam – One Day in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱13:38Vlog

First Time in Amsterdam – One Day in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱

· 15K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Belfast: The City You NEED to Visit13:14Tips

Belfast: The City You NEED to Visit

· 12K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
First Time in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland: Countryside, Brewery & Local Charm18:57Vlog

First Time in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland: Countryside, Brewery & Local Charm

· 11K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
North Iceland Uncovered | Cozy Towns, Epic Views26:46Tips

North Iceland Uncovered | Cozy Towns, Epic Views

· 9K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Iceland Cruise Stop: Grundarfjörður & Kirkjufell Adventures14:26Vlog

Iceland Cruise Stop: Grundarfjörður & Kirkjufell Adventures

· 8K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Is This Really the Best Lagoon in Iceland? We Had to See It18:18Vlog

Is This Really the Best Lagoon in Iceland? We Had to See It

· 12K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
First Time in Cobh, County Cork | Ireland’s Charming Coastal Gem18:38Vlog

First Time in Cobh, County Cork | Ireland’s Charming Coastal Gem

· 19K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Gatwick Bus Disaster: We Almost Missed the Ship13:48Vlog

Gatwick Bus Disaster: We Almost Missed the Ship

· 16K views · 9 months ago
Critical
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
First Time in London - Epic 1-Day Itinerary to See the BEST Sites24:32Tips

First Time in London - Epic 1-Day Itinerary to See the BEST Sites

· 43K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Travel to London - All You Need to Know and New UK Entry Rules!9:56Tips

Travel to London - All You Need to Know and New UK Entry Rules!

· 11K views · 9 months ago
Positive
How to Pack for Warm AND Cold Weather in Just a Carry-On26:57Tips

How to Pack for Warm AND Cold Weather in Just a Carry-On

· 13K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
The BIGGEST Mistake People Make When Booking Cruises28:59Tips

The BIGGEST Mistake People Make When Booking Cruises

· 20K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Major Changes Are Coming to Our Channel… Will You Stay?15:12Vlog

Major Changes Are Coming to Our Channel… Will You Stay?

· 30K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Planning Early Retirement? Watch This First!17:30Tips

Planning Early Retirement? Watch This First!

· 29K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 10 Vacations to Completely Reset Your Life in 202533:41Tips

Top 10 Vacations to Completely Reset Your Life in 2025

· 76K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Spend or Save? Is saving money the best option?24:56Tips

Spend or Save? Is saving money the best option?

· 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive