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Cruise Port Captain

Cruise Port Captain

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
83 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon93 Total Videos on YouTube1K subscribers

Cruise Port Captain description on YouTube:

βš“ Cruise Port Captain: Making Every Port Day Count Travel confidently. Explore independently. The world is more accessible than you think. We're Cruise Port Captainβ€”50+ cruisers who love exploring ports on our own and helping you do the same. Our mission is simple: give you the confidence to plan your own unforgettable port days using practical advice, local transportation, and real-world experience. --- With more than 20 years of cruising experience across 11+ cruise lines (and counting!), we've spent over a year of our lives at sea. Every video is designed to help you spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your vacation. 🌊 Port Basics: Weather, immigration, transportation, local currency, safety tips, and what to expect. πŸ—ΊοΈ Port Guides: DIY excursions, maps, transportation, entrance fees, food, and our signature **Smooth Sailing Tips** and **Rough Waters Warnings** to help you avoid common mistakes. Subscribe and discover just how accessible the world can be.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruise Port Captain

We’ve analysed 83 of 93 videos so far.

Published
83
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
93
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

Solid sample of Cruise Port Captain's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruise Port Captain’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    24
  2. 2025
    60
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruise Port Captain

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Water Park
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy8 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble5 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble16 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble14 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble1 video mention

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble6 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble12 video mentions
Embarkation
No strong opinion21 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip35 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble14 video mentions
Value
Barely Crispy22 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble44 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy4 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble6 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

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About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Best Match
Couples
75%
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

β€œWe found this app called Bounce. And you install it on your phone... you can find there were multiple places in Manhattan that you could dump your luggage off.”

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β€œThe people are wonderful. Just be respectful, be kind, clean up after yourself.”

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β€œWe did not know what to expect from Cape Town and it was truly one of the most magnificent places we've been.”

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β€œThe view from the top is just stunning. You you can't even describe what's going on.”

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β€œAn Alaskan cruise is on many people's bucket list and it deservedly belongs on that list.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œOne of the worst things that can happen to you on a cruise is that you lose your luggage.”

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β€œIt caused a lot of chaos and it was 3 hours to board the ship, which is insanely too long because that usually is like an hour at the most.”

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β€œAnother rough waters warning is that there were a lot of additional charges for small things and I don't appreciate that.”

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β€œa lot of major attractions were closed”

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β€œThey did not prepare us for this at all and it caused a lot of confusion.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise Port Captain.

  1. Walk to explore the city as it is very central and economical.

  2. Carry an umbrella as it rains frequently in Holland.

  3. Be extremely cautious of bicycles on the road; they have right of way.

  4. Take photos/videos of rental cars during pickup to avoid liability for existing damage.

  5. Always carry a jacket when visiting Mount Teide due to wind and elevation.

  6. Keep your cruise contract and emergency contact numbers handy if renting a car.

  7. Check if your visit falls on a Sunday or US holiday as many attractions and shops may be closed.

  8. Consider walking from the ports to the downtown area to save money, as it is about a 2-mile walk.

Videos (83)

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Royal Princess Inside Cabin B212 Review (Baja Deck) | Pros, Cons & Real Talk10:29Review

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 599 views Β· 7 months ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Princess
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Regal Princess
πŸ‘‰ How to Choose the Best Alaska Cruise (Our Simple Method)17:49Tips

πŸ‘‰ How to Choose the Best Alaska Cruise (Our Simple Method)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 112 views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruisers: Seoul Isn’t Your Port! How to Navigate Incheon Like a Pro πŸ‡°πŸ‡·βœˆοΈ20:23Tips

Cruisers: Seoul Isn’t Your Port! How to Navigate Incheon Like a Pro πŸ‡°πŸ‡·βœˆοΈ

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 833 views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Hiroshima in One Day | Peace Park, Museum & Local Tips for Cruisers18:00Tips

Hiroshima in One Day | Peace Park, Museum & Local Tips for Cruisers

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 801 views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Millennium
CafΓ© al Bacio is one of our FAVORITE spots on the Celebrity Millennium: Pastries, cookies, coffee. πŸ˜‹0:47Tour

CafΓ© al Bacio is one of our FAVORITE spots on the Celebrity Millennium: Pastries, cookies, coffee. πŸ˜‹

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 82 views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
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How to Get from Orlando to Port Canaveral | Cruise Transportation & Tips βš“14:29Tips

How to Get from Orlando to Port Canaveral | Cruise Transportation & Tips βš“

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Here's a quick thought on Regal Princess's buffet. It's part of our full length ship. #shiptour1:00Tour

Here's a quick thought on Regal Princess's buffet. It's part of our full length ship. #shiptour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 650 views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Regal Princess
Regal Princess Full Ship Tour 2025 | Cabin, Food & What Makes Princess Cruises Unique πŸ‘‘31:06Tour

Regal Princess Full Ship Tour 2025 | Cabin, Food & What Makes Princess Cruises Unique πŸ‘‘

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
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Royal Princess
How to Visit the Normandy D-Day Beaches from Cherbourg Port (Step-by-Step)19:46Tips

How to Visit the Normandy D-Day Beaches from Cherbourg Port (Step-by-Step)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 738 views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Busan Cruise Port Guide | How to Spend the Perfect Port Day βš“22:35Tips

Busan Cruise Port Guide | How to Spend the Perfect Port Day βš“

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
🚨Tender, Shuttle, or Walk Off? What Every Cruiser Must Know ⚠️20:45Tips

🚨Tender, Shuttle, or Walk Off? What Every Cruiser Must Know ⚠️

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 123 views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
Shimizu Port to Mt Fuji: Easy Cruise Day Trip & Top Tips! πŸ—»16:30Tips

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
How to Get from Tokyo to Yokohama Cruise Port (Easy & Economical) πŸš†11:09Tips

How to Get from Tokyo to Yokohama Cruise Port (Easy & Economical) πŸš†

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
What to Expect from Toilets Around the World (and How to Prepare!)12:14Tips

What to Expect from Toilets Around the World (and How to Prepare!)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 208 views Β· 9 months ago
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Traveling to China? Immigration, Payments & Ticket Tips for Beijing16:29Tips

Traveling to China? Immigration, Payments & Ticket Tips for Beijing

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 391 views Β· 9 months ago
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Inside the Celebrity Millennium | Ship Tour & Highlights23:36Tour

Inside the Celebrity Millennium | Ship Tour & Highlights

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 10 months ago
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+4 more
Celebrity Millennium Inside Cabin 7044 Tour | Millennium Class Review6:30Tour

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 10 months ago
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Cruise Packing Tips: Electronics

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 142 views Β· 10 months ago
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Being Sick During.a Cruise2:15Tips

Being Sick During.a Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 143 views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Dubrovnik in One Day | Old Town & Mount Srdj Cruise Guide8:43Tips

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 273 views Β· 11 months ago
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How to Get from Southampton Cruise Port to London | 4 Best Options + Tips”15:27Tips

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 11 months ago
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