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Detours with Jeff

Detours with Jeff

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
193 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon341 Total Videos on YouTube7K subscribers

Detours with Jeff description on YouTube:

I quit my job on a Thursday, booked a cruise on Friday, and met my future wife on that ship. Now we’re learning, exploring and documenting the journey toward the day we never have to leave.”

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Detours with Jeff

We’ve analysed 193 of 341 videos so far.

Published
193
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
341
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage57%

Solid sample of Detours with Jeff 's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Detours with Jeff ’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
    43
  2. 2025
    55
  3. 2024
    61
  4. 2023
    108
  5. 2022
    31
  6. 2021
    25
  7. 2020
    2
  8. 2019
    7
  9. 2018
    5
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
Nightlife
17 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble8 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy4 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Seriously Tasty19 video mentions
Top
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty17 video mentions
Top
Casino
A Nibble2 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip45 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble31 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip47 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble37 video mentions
Value
A Nibble101 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble67 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion4 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble7 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.

Solo Travelers
83%
Loved
Couples
79%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
90%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

I met Chelsea, my fiance, the person I'm marrying very, very soon on that cruise ship.

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if you're going to go on this ship you better bring a red shirt and you got to go to Scarlet Knight it's it's the best party on any ship I've ever been on

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it was the best meal on the whole Cruise

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Me and Chelsea want to cruise to all seven continents on cruise ships and bring it to you.

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You got to check it out. That might be your next cruise detour.

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The Watch-outs

This isn't a detour. This is a freaking nightmare.

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But, sorry, your cruise has been canceled due to war.

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an intoxicated Cruise passenger Kicks Down the gate and becomes a peer runner

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I am having a whole bunch of nightmares uh about the icon of the Seas

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the US Embassy in Nassau is reporting 18 murders just in January of 2024

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Detours with Jeff .

  1. Take detours and explore small towns to find unique local history and connections.

  2. Clean your space to avoid complicating your creative process.

  3. Watch out for the flow and sound system at the NCL terminal in Miami.

  4. Consider MSC's overnight destinations at their private islands.

  5. Read deeper into headlines before believing them.

  6. If you book a guaranteed cabin, consider paying extra for a specific cabin instead of the $30 fee.

  7. If you're not booking a guaranteed cabin, ignore this fee as it doesn't apply.

  8. Use cruises as a 'taste testing' method to discover which countries you want to return to for longer stays.

Videos (193)

Cruising's BIGGEST Problem - You'll Never Guess What It Is!0:11

Cruising's BIGGEST Problem - You'll Never Guess What It Is!

· 2K views · 3 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
Cheapest Cabin Tour on MSC Meraviglia!5:26Tour

Cheapest Cabin Tour on MSC Meraviglia!

· 4K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Private Island! OCEAN CAY is Amazing!0:15

MSC Private Island! OCEAN CAY is Amazing!

· 1K views · 3 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Exploring a Cruise Ship Private Island!11:01Tour

Exploring a Cruise Ship Private Island!

· 3K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Boarding MSC Meraviglia: How Long Until You Get a First Look?8:06Tips

Boarding MSC Meraviglia: How Long Until You Get a First Look?

· 6K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
Totally UNBELIEVABLE! 3000 Subscribers and counting3:13Vlog

Totally UNBELIEVABLE! 3000 Subscribers and counting

· 146 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
How to Get to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal!3:54Tips

How to Get to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal!

· 7K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Unbelievable: I Got the Cheapest Cabin on MSC Meraviglia and It Blew My Mind!0:18

Unbelievable: I Got the Cheapest Cabin on MSC Meraviglia and It Blew My Mind!

· 35K views · 3 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
Life-Changing Adventure Awaits – Discover What Taking a Cruise Is All About!0:23

Life-Changing Adventure Awaits – Discover What Taking a Cruise Is All About!

· 875 views · 3 years ago
Magical Views from Paradise Point - St Thomas Virgin Islands0:28

Magical Views from Paradise Point - St Thomas Virgin Islands

· 2K views · 3 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
How Much Does Booking A Cruise Really Cost ?11:02Tips

How Much Does Booking A Cruise Really Cost ?

· 600 views · 3 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Do Not Do This! Tip for First Time Cruise Travelers0:20Tips

Do Not Do This! Tip for First Time Cruise Travelers

· 354 views · 3 years ago
Positive
I JUST Booked a 4 Day Cruise for $158!!!  Cruise Tips0:20Tips

I JUST Booked a 4 Day Cruise for $158!!! Cruise Tips

· 2K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
You Don't Drink?  Here is a Cruise Tip for you!0:21Tips

You Don't Drink? Here is a Cruise Tip for you!

· 4K views · 3 years ago
Positive
Tips Before Booking Your First Cruise!6:22Tips

Tips Before Booking Your First Cruise!

· 488 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
These Getaway Cabin are All over the USA!12:47Vlog

These Getaway Cabin are All over the USA!

· 547 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
BLIND Date for Her Birthday! River Boat Cruise12:51Vlog

BLIND Date for Her Birthday! River Boat Cruise

· 274 views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Most Insane Cruise Excursions that I Could Find!13:15Vlog

Most Insane Cruise Excursions that I Could Find!

· 7K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
DO NOT PAY for Excursions in Puerto Rico - NCL Solo Cruise12:14Vlog

DO NOT PAY for Excursions in Puerto Rico - NCL Solo Cruise

· 20K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
DO NOT Pay for Excursions in St. Thomas - Solo Travel!8:32Tips

DO NOT Pay for Excursions in St. Thomas - Solo Travel!

· 139K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Getaway
+1 more
I thought the Water was Deeper - Solo Cruise to NCL Private Island!0:14

I thought the Water was Deeper - Solo Cruise to NCL Private Island!

· 811 views · 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Solo Cruise Day at Sea - Party on the NCL Getaway!!!11:01Vlog

Solo Cruise Day at Sea - Party on the NCL Getaway!!!

· 8K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Getaway
Is NCL Great Stirrup Cay the Best Cruise Private island?8:18Vlog

Is NCL Great Stirrup Cay the Best Cruise Private island?

· 8K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Boarding NCL Getaway for SOLO Cruise - Studio Cabin Tour!9:12Tour

Boarding NCL Getaway for SOLO Cruise - Studio Cabin Tour!

· 14K views · 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Getaway
+1 more