COOKSExplore
✨Casual CreatorCOOKSExplore description on YouTube:
Helping You Make Better Travel Choices. Why not Subscribe to find out how? We provide travel tips for those looking to explore what the world has to offer. See our experiences Cruising and Holidaying all over the world. LIFE IS BETTER OUT THERE …..SOMEWHERE! Time is precious so we fill it with fun, adventure and exploring. Not much point being called Cook if you dont like exploring! We like to cruise and post about the ports we visit.. The sights and culture. We go back and holiday in places we like for a deeper experience. We are keen ramblers too and use our feet to get deep into the countryside. We like to navigate marked long distance paths and trails. Living in middle England we are spoilt for choice on trails to follow. Owning scooters and a couple of 45 year old mopeds we also like to ride through the winding lanes and beautiful English countryside. The wind in our face and the smells from the fields … life is good when you are OUT THERE…. SOMEWHERE!
We’ve analysed 173 of 483 videos so far.
Solid sample of COOKSExplore's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20262492%22 of 2445%10 of 22
- 202512532%40 of 12578%31 of 40
- 202412660%76 of 12684%64 of 76
- 202311955%66 of 11976%50 of 66
- 20227332%23 of 7383%19 of 23
- 202180%0 of 8— no cruise videos
- 201510%0 of 1— no cruise videos
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“It's the best show I've ever seen at sea.”
“It was one of the best days I think we've ever had on holiday ever. For me, it was absolutely phenomenal.”
“I would give it actually a five out of five for an experience. It was absolutely great.”
“Valletta is a port with plenty to offer and coupled with Malta's 3,000 hours of sunshine every year it's friendly and welcoming people great food excellent wine and Prime historical attractions it really is a five-star Cruise destination”
“absolutely 100% yes it's been one of the best holidays that I've had ever”
“Oh, this one is one of the worst tours we've ever been on.”
“Mish. One out of 10 for the first part of the leg.”
“There was one issue that tipped us over the edge, and it was pretty unpleasant, and that was blood all over the shower curtain when we got into the shower last night.”
“the food was cold throughout our time on board and they just simply couldn't keep any of their hot meals warm at all”
“Second time ever after nearly 20 cruises, um we're really unhappy with this cabin that we've been given.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for COOKSExplore.
Check the weather before visiting the Blue Mountains.
Take a detour to Weeping Rock if you have time.
Tap your debit or credit card on and off at tram stations, not on the tram.
Use the public transport system in Sydney, which has a daily cap cost.
Catch the fast ferry from Circular Quay to Manly for stunning harbor views.
Use public transport in Sydney; tap on and off with a credit card for easy payment.
Bring a spare pair of sunglasses to avoid inconvenience if lost or stolen.
Stay active and up late to help beat jet lag.
Videos (173)
5:43Silk Road | Spectrum of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Show Teaser
12:01VlogMarella Canaries Cruise Day 6 - Fuertaventura & Corralejo Capers
8:02VlogMarella Canaries Cruise Day 5 - Arrecife Port Tour & Carnival
9:22TipsWatch Us Fly Down Madeira's Monte Toboggan
20:26VlogMarella Canaries Cruise Day 2 - La Gomera & Dress to Impress
9:14VlogMarella Canaries Cruise Day 1 - Not the start we wanted!
15:27CompareMarella has changed
5:58TourComplete Tour of Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
16:07TourHakodate Japan Cruise Excursion | Onuma National Park in Autumn | Spectrum of the Seas
16:16TourKyoto from Maizuru Cruise Port 🇯🇵 | Is Royal Caribbean’s Excursion Worth It?
14:33VlogFormal Night Surprise on Spectrum of the Seas 🌊
12:34VlogCan You Really Explore Jeju in 5 Hours? Here's What Happened
0:11This Is Why Everyone Wears Headphones at Silent Discos #CruiseLife #Shorts #Relatable
18:27Vlog🌍 Our Best Travel Moments of 2025 | 5 Continents, 14 Countries & A Year We’ll Never Forget!
11:41VlogSpectrum of the Seas Embarkation Day & Full First Impressions
4:32TourRoyal Caribbean Stateroom Tour - Is This the Best Cruise Option for You?
14:40VlogShanghai - Shopping Tap Rooms & Temples
9:51TipsChina Tourist Visa Explained: Who Needs One & 4 Ways to Visit Visa-Free
17:34Vlog24 Hours in Shanghai and Zhujiajiao Water Town - China's Most Stunning Contrast
6:14TourWhy Travelers Love This Affordable Shanghai Hotel
1:01:07VlogWe Spent a Week in Mauritius and This Happened
1:35:06VlogIreland's Hidden Gems: From Giant's Causeway to Belfast
0:29TipsHow to Actually Photograph the Northern Lights Properly #AuroraBorealis #TravelTips
8:59ReviewNCL More at Sea | Is It Actually Worth Buying?
