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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)

Sailing to Antarctica on Sapphire Princess: What to Expect!20:45Vlog

Sailing to Antarctica on Sapphire Princess: What to Expect!

· 26K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
We Paid HOW MUCH for Antarctica? Sapphire Princess Cruise Review26:00Review

We Paid HOW MUCH for Antarctica? Sapphire Princess Cruise Review

· 63K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess
Part 2: Let's Keep Talking!  More of Your Questions Answered24:19Tips

Part 2: Let's Keep Talking! More of Your Questions Answered

· 11K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Ask Us ANYTHING (Travel, Family, Budget and MORE)39:38Tips

Ask Us ANYTHING (Travel, Family, Budget and MORE)

· 19K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 15 Budget Travel Destinations for 2025: Affordable Adventure Awaits! ✈️🌍17:26Tips

Top 15 Budget Travel Destinations for 2025: Affordable Adventure Awaits! ✈️🌍

· 23K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Full-Time Travel for a Year Costs You This Much26:58Tips

Full-Time Travel for a Year Costs You This Much

· 20K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
These Underrated 2025 Destinations Beat the Obvious Choices19:38Tips

These Underrated 2025 Destinations Beat the Obvious Choices

· 19K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Leaving Airbnb Behind: Here's What We Do Now19:46Tips

Leaving Airbnb Behind: Here's What We Do Now

· 79K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Our 2025 Plans Are Finally Here19:19Vlog

Our 2025 Plans Are Finally Here

· 23K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Even Nomads Get Tired: When Travel Becomes Exhausting20:47Tips

Even Nomads Get Tired: When Travel Becomes Exhausting

· 9K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Choosing The Perfect Travel Destinations: Slow Travel Tips And Tricks34:35Tips

Choosing The Perfect Travel Destinations: Slow Travel Tips And Tricks

· 15K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Budget-friendly Budapest: Your Ultimate Travel Guide In Hungary16:04Tips

Budget-friendly Budapest: Your Ultimate Travel Guide In Hungary

· 27K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
15 Reasons Why Budapest Should Be Your Next Destination21:26Tips

15 Reasons Why Budapest Should Be Your Next Destination

· 51K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Greece Worth It? We Broke Down Every Price and Pro/Con15:41Tips

Greece Worth It? We Broke Down Every Price and Pro/Con

· 34K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We Spent 25 days in Chania, Crete: Here's Exactly What We Paid23:36Tips

We Spent 25 days in Chania, Crete: Here's Exactly What We Paid

· 92K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Full-Time Travel Doesn't Have to Destroy You28:42Tips

Full-Time Travel Doesn't Have to Destroy You

· 14K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Exploring Greece On A Budget: Are You Ready For Rhodes Expenses?24:07Tips

Exploring Greece On A Budget: Are You Ready For Rhodes Expenses?

· 24K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 20 Travel Destinations 2024 | Are They on Your Bucket List?31:57Tips

Top 20 Travel Destinations 2024 | Are They on Your Bucket List?

· 13K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Discover The BEST of RHODES ISLAND: Exploring Lindos, Greece!30:16Vlog

Discover The BEST of RHODES ISLAND: Exploring Lindos, Greece!

· 36K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Is Cruising for You?  When Going on a Cruise Makes Sense36:37Tips

Is Cruising for You? When Going on a Cruise Makes Sense

· 13K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Rhodes Greece - How to Explore Rhodes Town on a Budget18:27Tips

Rhodes Greece - How to Explore Rhodes Town on a Budget

· 82K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 5 Destinations to Travel in 2024 - Long Term19:18Tips

Top 5 Destinations to Travel in 2024 - Long Term

· 150K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Crossing the Aegean: Fethiye to Rhodes Ferry Reality12:42Tips

Crossing the Aegean: Fethiye to Rhodes Ferry Reality

· 22K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Exposing Travel Hype: Overrated vs. Underrated Destinations - Are They Worth The Hype?31:26Tips

Exposing Travel Hype: Overrated vs. Underrated Destinations - Are They Worth The Hype?

· 32K views · 2 years ago
Positive