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Cruise Shop Save

Cruise Shop Save

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Melissa
124 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon169 Total Videos on YouTube304 subscribers

Cruise Shop Save description on YouTube:

Welcome to Cruise Shop Save your ultimate cruise port insider guide with free maps, coupons & Tax & Duty-Free savings. This YouTube Channel will help you navigate your next cruise, providing free information, tips and tricks. For 25 years, I have been providing port maps, helping guests find their way around the ports and recommending the best shopping to cruise ship guests. Now you can navigate your way around the cruise ship port with my free maps, pick up some cool free gifts, and get VIP treatment and discounts with your coupons. Skip the crowds, and long lines to get to deals in port with my VIP shopping packages and get straight to the Mangers and owners of these fine retail establishments ashore. Find unique hard to find watches and branded jewellery pieces, rare and exotic gemstones @cruiseshopsave

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruise Shop Save

We’ve analysed 124 of 169 videos so far.

Published
124
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
169
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage73%

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

Annual Activity
Cruise Shop Save’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. 2025
    33
  2. 2024
    37
  3. 2023
    18
  4. 2022
    12
  5. 2021
    28
  6. 2020
    40
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Nightlife
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Buffet
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty20 video mentions
Nightlife
Bacon Bliss3 video mentions
Top
Casino
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Activities
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip23 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty152 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip49 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip18 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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
Solo Travelers
90%
Loved
Couples
87%
Loved
Families (Teens)
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Highly Recommended
Overall sentiment above 0.7
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Veteran Approved
Experienced cruisers endorse this ship

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œIt's the best kept secret in the Bahamas.”

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β€œit's a delicious um hearty um I don't know just sort of warms you up inside dish”

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β€œUm my tours um when I take people in the into the heritage buildings, it's just incredible.”

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β€œThe Mediterranean will take you in for any of you who haven't been there and are going it really is I'm going to say life-changing”

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β€œSantorini is just spectacular. There's no place that you're going to get a view anywhere in the world like Santorini”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI was absolutely so angry yeah and I walked through there the door of the gym and she was stood against the wall with her arms seweded looking very smart yeah and I I remember crossing the gym and I just put my hand around her throat and I literally picked her up off the floor”

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β€œif I sum up this accessibility issues on this ship it sucks”

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β€œaccessibility sucked yeah is that poor planning or do you think it's ongoing they still haven't quite”

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β€œthis ban is not good for the economy”

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β€œwe had issues in s Samuels which would have been really good but the service wasn't very good um in there”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise Shop Save.

  1. Download the free Nassau Bahamas port map before your cruise.

  2. Skip overpriced ship excursions and use the map for guidance.

  3. Download the free Nassau Bahamas map before stepping off the ship.

  4. Use the map to find where to shop, what to skip, and get free gifts.

  5. Visit Belgard Kitchen for lunch or dinner in Vancouver before or after an Alaska cruise

  6. Try the yam gnocchi with lamb ragu, a menu staple for 11 years

  7. Pair the dish with a glass of wine for a perfect post-cruise indulgence

  8. Don't book the monkey tour from the cruise ship.

Videos (124)

Cruise Chat with Nadia and Jannie.1:01:35Vlog

Cruise Chat with Nadia and Jannie.

Β· 12 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cruise Chat join Melissa and Cruising with Matt.38:28Vlog

Cruise Chat join Melissa and Cruising with Matt.

Β· 47 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
CSS Live - My Special Guest is ADAM MARTINDALE Cruise Specialists30:16Tips

CSS Live - My Special Guest is ADAM MARTINDALE Cruise Specialists

Β· 48 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
CSS Live - My special Guest is Emma Cruises.1:01:23Vlog

CSS Live - My special Guest is Emma Cruises.

Β· 148 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Cruise Chat with Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis Cruise Director with Tauck River Cruises.1:00:42Vlog

Cruise Chat with Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis Cruise Director with Tauck River Cruises.

Β· 107 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
CSS Live with Dynamic Entertainer and friend Sonia Selbie.1:00:52Vlog

CSS Live with Dynamic Entertainer and friend Sonia Selbie.

Β· 27 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+3 more
CSS Live - 5th March with The Cruise Amigos.54:30Vlog

CSS Live - 5th March with The Cruise Amigos.

Β· 12 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Emerald Princess
CSS Live with Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis - Cruise Director with Tauck River Cruises.1:02:22Vlog

CSS Live with Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis - Cruise Director with Tauck River Cruises.

Β· 102 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
CSS Live with Dottie Kulasa-Drake Cruise Director and Best at Sea Radio Co-Host.1:05:20Vlog

CSS Live with Dottie Kulasa-Drake Cruise Director and Best at Sea Radio Co-Host.

Β· 92 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Azamara logo
Azamara
+2 more
CSS LIVE with the Big Bob, Cruise Director, Enrichment Director, DJ, and Cruise Author.57:46Vlog

CSS LIVE with the Big Bob, Cruise Director, Enrichment Director, DJ, and Cruise Author.

Β· 27 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
CSS Live with Steph from Cruise with Amber.40:38Vlog

CSS Live with Steph from Cruise with Amber.

Β· 57 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
+1 more
CSS Live with Lucy Cowley, from Shorex, Art Auctioneer, and Port Shopping Guide.36:26Vlog

CSS Live with Lucy Cowley, from Shorex, Art Auctioneer, and Port Shopping Guide.

Β· 146 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Grand Princess
CSS Live with Cruise Veteran - Tom Kearns.44:25Vlog

CSS Live with Cruise Veteran - Tom Kearns.

Β· 55 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
CSS Live with Adam and his Angels, Beth, Karen and Jacquie Travel Agents with Cruise Planners.42:15Tips

CSS Live with Adam and his Angels, Beth, Karen and Jacquie Travel Agents with Cruise Planners.

Β· 21 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
Cruise Shop Save Live - with Sanna @Vegancruiser.36:00Vlog

Cruise Shop Save Live - with Sanna @Vegancruiser.

Β· 20 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Cruise Shop Save - Christmas Special58:18Vlog

Cruise Shop Save - Christmas Special

Β· 6 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Shop Save - Live - Cruising to Alaska.44:24Vlog

Cruise Shop Save - Live - Cruising to Alaska.

Β· 19 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Secrets of Cruising to Alaska with Jason and Melissa36:12Tips

Secrets of Cruising to Alaska with Jason and Melissa

Β· 50 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Shop Save - Live - Christmas Calendar.33:50Vlog

Cruise Shop Save - Live - Christmas Calendar.

Β· 11 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
25 Days of Free Jewelry in our Christmas Advent Calendar.25:25Vlog

25 Days of Free Jewelry in our Christmas Advent Calendar.

Β· 34 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Epic
25 Day Advent Calendar - Huge Marahlago and Surprise fine Jewelry Giveaway.6:07

25 Day Advent Calendar - Huge Marahlago and Surprise fine Jewelry Giveaway.

Β· 93 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
What you will love about Sorrento Italy. Postcards from Cruise Shop Save33:14Tips

What you will love about Sorrento Italy. Postcards from Cruise Shop Save

Β· 207 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+2 more
This Is Why Alex and Ani Is A Hero Jewelry Brand4:33Tips

This Is Why Alex and Ani Is A Hero Jewelry Brand

Β· 102 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
One Watch   Hundreds of Different STRAPS, Styles and Accessories from Philip Stein7:42Tips

One Watch Hundreds of Different STRAPS, Styles and Accessories from Philip Stein

Β· 425 views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Sapphire Princess