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Brian and Carrie

Brian and Carrie

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Brian & Carrie
103 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon324 Total Videos on YouTube93K 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 103 of 324 videos so far.

Published
103
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
324
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage32%

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
    19
  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
Specialty Dining
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Specialty Dining
Barely Crispy3 video mentions
Buffet
Barely Crispy15 video mentions

Cabins

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

Entertainment

Shows
Barely Crispy4 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble1 video mention

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble6 video mentions
Kids & Family
Barely Crispy6 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble14 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble11 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip39 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Value
A Nibble31 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble55 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble10 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble5 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
78%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

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

First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Brian and Carrie.

  1. Go hiking in the morning to avoid heat and crowds.

  2. Visit Village Fest on Thursday night for food and atmosphere.

  3. Avoid the summertime due to extreme heat.

  4. Try different travel styles to find what works for you personally.

  5. Consider part-time travel as a way to dip your toe into full-time travel.

  6. If you feel drained from travel, pivot to a different style or take a break.

  7. Plan and save for big travel years in advance.

  8. Consider cruising for affordable access to multiple destinations.

Videos (103)

We Fell in Love With Copenhagen! Top Spots You MUST See22:22Vlog

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

· 18K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
This is Sweden?  One Amazing Day in Gothenburg18:29Vlog

This is Sweden? One Amazing Day in Gothenburg

· 16K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Oslo Completely Surprised Us - Here's Why20:44Vlog

Oslo Completely Surprised Us - Here's Why

· 12K views · 5 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 · 6 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 · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Belfast: The City You NEED to Visit13:14Tips

Belfast: The City You NEED to Visit

· 11K views · 6 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

· 10K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
North Iceland Uncovered | Cozy Towns, Epic Views26:46Tips

North Iceland Uncovered | Cozy Towns, Epic Views

· 9K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Iceland Cruise Stop: Grundarfjörður & Kirkjufell Adventures14:26Vlog

Iceland Cruise Stop: Grundarfjörður & Kirkjufell Adventures

· 7K views · 7 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 · 7 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

· 16K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Gatwick Bus Disaster: We Almost Missed the Ship13:48Vlog

Gatwick Bus Disaster: We Almost Missed the Ship

· 16K views · 7 months ago
Critical
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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

· 42K views · 7 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 · 8 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 · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
The BIGGEST Mistake People Make When Booking Cruises28:59Tips

The BIGGEST Mistake People Make When Booking Cruises

· 19K views · 8 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?

· 29K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Planning Early Retirement? Watch This First!17:30Tips

Planning Early Retirement? Watch This First!

· 29K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Top 10 Vacations to Completely Reset Your Life in 202533:41Tips

Top 10 Vacations to Completely Reset Your Life in 2025

· 74K views · 12 months 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
2 Months in South America: The REAL Price Tag30:27Tips

2 Months in South America: The REAL Price Tag

· 21K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Ollantaytambo, Pisac & Moray: Peru's Hidden Treasures19:29Tour

Ollantaytambo, Pisac & Moray: Peru's Hidden Treasures

· 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Buenos Aires - Complete Travel Guide | Where to Stay, Is it Still Affordable?22:17Tips

Buenos Aires - Complete Travel Guide | Where to Stay, Is it Still Affordable?

· 33K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What Happens When You ONLY Have ONE DAY to Explore Montevideo Uruguay?14:30Tips

What Happens When You ONLY Have ONE DAY to Explore Montevideo Uruguay?

· 13K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive