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Cruise Through Retirement - Videos

Cruise Through Retirement - Videos

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Tim & Kathy
92 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon98 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

Cruise Through Retirement - Videos description on YouTube:

We’re Tim & Kathi. We retired early, sold everything, and now travel the world full-time using cruises and slow travel. We share cruise tips, ship reviews, destination guides, money-saving strategies, and practical advice to help you travel farther, longer, and with more confidence. Our goal is to help you travel farther, stay longer, and get more value from every trip. We don’t just take cruisesβ€”we use them as part of a bigger travel strategy. On this channel, you’ll find: 🚒 Cruise ship tours and honest reviews πŸ’° Practical tips to save money on cruises 🧭 Clear explanations of cruise programs, perks, and strategies 🌍 Ports and destination walk-throughs πŸ“ Real-life examples of combining cruises with land travel 🌍 Start here (our full travel life): https://travelbigger.world 🍽️ For food, culture, and life off the ship: https://www.youtube.com/@tastelifewithus Follow along as we share what full-time travel actually looks likeβ€”on land and at sea.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruise Through Retirement - Videos

We’ve analysed 92 of 98 videos so far.

Published
92
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
98
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage94%

Solid sample of Cruise Through Retirement - Videos's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruise Through Retirement - Videos’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
    25
  2. 2025
    23
  3. 2024
    44
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 Through Retirement - Videos

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Activities
32 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
13 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble17 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty34 video mentions
Top
Buffet
A Nibble26 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble34 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty32 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble15 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty32 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip39 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble13 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip20 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble7 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip80 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Value
A Nibble46 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble24 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion13 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble39 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
Couples
82%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œWould you sell Celebrity Apex again in a heartbeat? In a heartbeat.”

β€œWould you sail it again? Absolutely. In a heartbeat.”

β€œNow, these ships have made us believe we would like to live on one of them or both of them full time.”

β€œI always enjoy this about princess ships because to me they're just beautiful. And this one here is no different.”

β€œWho cares what the ship entertainment is that day? It is not going to hold a candle to what you're just going to see out the windows.”

The Watch-outs

β€œMedical evacuations blow up this budget. Whatever savings you may have had, it's gone. Medical evacuations, 40 to 100,000 dollars.”

β€œthe thermal Spa is really weird you guys honestly I wouldn't waste your money”

β€œCruise lines can literally refuse to let you board. Or if you're already on there... they can put you off the ship.”

β€œthe cabins near the front elevators have got to be going picking mad um and the reason for that is as we go up to the front air elevators around deck 9 and 10 there is a horrendous squeak”

β€œWi-Fi on a cruise ship is horrible”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise Through Retirement - Videos.

  1. Use a travel agent to ensure the same stateroom is booked for all segments.

  2. If moving rooms, pack small items in suitcases and leave hanging clothes for the steward.

  3. If you have non-refundable onboard credit, try cycling it through the casino to cash it out.

  4. Check local immigration rules for turnaround days as requirements vary by port.

  5. Use turnaround days to do laundry or replenish alcohol allowances.

  6. Get to the spa pool recliners early as they fill up fast.

  7. 2.7 laps on the promenade equals 1 mile.

  8. If you want to use the thermal spa, be aware it is an upcharge area.

Videos (92)

Vlog #8 Manila Cruise Port On Our Own: Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Bch14:15Vlog

Vlog #8 Manila Cruise Port On Our Own: Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Bch

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 587 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Vlog #7 Tea Time & Port Frustrations: Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Beach12:07Vlog

Vlog #7 Tea Time & Port Frustrations: Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Beach

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 480 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Vlog #6 Shopping & Local Food in KK Port, Borneo, on the Carnival Panorama Repositioning Cruise15:30Vlog

Vlog #6 Shopping & Local Food in KK Port, Borneo, on the Carnival Panorama Repositioning Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 305 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Vlog #5 Havana Bar Fun on the Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Beach8:10Vlog

Vlog #5 Havana Bar Fun on the Carnival Panorama Repositioning 25-day Singapore to Long Beach

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 322 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Ha Long Bay Cruise on Orchid ll Classic of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island--Enjoy Our 2-nights/3-days18:18Review

Ha Long Bay Cruise on Orchid ll Classic of Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island--Enjoy Our 2-nights/3-days

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Vlog #4 Our First World Problemsβ€”We Missed the First Port on the Carnival Panorama Repo Cruise13:18Vlog

Vlog #4 Our First World Problemsβ€”We Missed the First Port on the Carnival Panorama Repo Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 251 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Vlog #3 First Full Day including schedule and Menus! 25-day Repositioning on Carnival Panorama10:41Vlog

Vlog #3 First Full Day including schedule and Menus! 25-day Repositioning on Carnival Panorama

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 309 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Vlog #2 Embarkation, Cabin Tour & Dinner: 25-day TransPacific Repositioning on Carnival Panorama21:57Vlog

Vlog #2 Embarkation, Cabin Tour & Dinner: 25-day TransPacific Repositioning on Carnival Panorama

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 768 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Singapore Cruise Port Day (Before Our 25-Day Transpacific Cruise) | Carnival Panorama Vlog #111:01Vlog

Singapore Cruise Port Day (Before Our 25-Day Transpacific Cruise) | Carnival Panorama Vlog #1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 890 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Picking A Cruise Cabin: Inside Or Balcony15:48Tips

Picking A Cruise Cabin: Inside Or Balcony

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 549 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Cruise Season Begins Today in HaLong Bay, Vietnam for a Week Of Cruising then Trans-Pacific Repo1:00Vlog

Our Cruise Season Begins Today in HaLong Bay, Vietnam for a Week Of Cruising then Trans-Pacific Repo

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 77 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
Majestic Princess Ship Tour | Full Walkthrough + What We Loved (Princess Cruises)14:09Tour

Majestic Princess Ship Tour | Full Walkthrough + What We Loved (Princess Cruises)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 21K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Majestic Princess
We’ve Got New & Exciting Cruises Ahead and We Need Your Input on What YOU Would Like to See12:40Compare

We’ve Got New & Exciting Cruises Ahead and We Need Your Input on What YOU Would Like to See

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 66 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Panorama
+1 more
Carnival Luminosa Ship Tour11:46Tour

Carnival Luminosa Ship Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Luminosa
How We Booked 121 Days of Cruising on 7 Ships (What We Paid + Tips)19:58Tips

How We Booked 121 Days of Cruising on 7 Ships (What We Paid + Tips)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+3 more
Majestic Princess Cruise Ship Review30:46Review

Majestic Princess Cruise Ship Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Majestic Princess
+1 more
Honest Review of the Carnival Luminosa, Good and Bad, and How I Lost Weight, plus hacks!35:46

Honest Review of the Carnival Luminosa, Good and Bad, and How I Lost Weight, plus hacks!

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Luminosa
Our Detailed Honest Review Of The Norwegian Spirit 202445:58Review

Our Detailed Honest Review Of The Norwegian Spirit 2024

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Spirit Ship Tour January 2024 | NCL Cruise Ship Walkthrough15:01Tour

Norwegian Spirit Ship Tour January 2024 | NCL Cruise Ship Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 16K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
Cruise Through Retirement β€” Tips on Waiheke Island from Auckland port and About This New Channel!10:43Tips

Cruise Through Retirement β€” Tips on Waiheke Island from Auckland port and About This New Channel!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 206 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+3 more