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Cruise With Kate

Cruise With Kate

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
396 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon690 Total Videos on YouTube8K subscribers

Cruise With Kate description on YouTube:

Welcome to Cruise with Kate — honest cruise reviews, real experiences, and no-nonsense advice on what cruising is actually like. This channel is all about helping you decide what’s worth your time and money. From budget cruises to premium and entry-level luxury, I break down the real differences between cruise lines, ships, and experiences — not just how they look, but how they feel. You’ll find: • honest cruise reviews (MSC, Princess, Celebrity, and more) • real onboard experiences and full cruise breakdowns • tips to save money and avoid common mistakes • comparisons between budget, premium, and luxury cruising • what cruise lines don’t tell you • ports, itineraries, and what to actually expect Whether you’re planning your first cruise or trying to figure out if an upgrade is worth it, this channel helps you make smarter choices — and get the most out of your trip. Cruising looks amazing. But not all of it feels that way.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Cruise With Kate

We’ve analysed 396 of 690 videos so far.

Published
396
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
690
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage57%

Solid sample of Cruise With Kate's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruise With Kate’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
    203
  2. 2025
    155
  3. 2024
    15
  4. 2023
    42
  5. 2022
    76
  6. 2021
    96
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruise With Kate

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
5 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip62 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty61 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble65 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble38 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty44 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty78 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Top
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip12 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble50 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip32 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip87 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty24 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip60 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip131 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip46 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown4 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Barely Crispy4 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.

Best Match
Solo Travelers
91%
Loved
Couples
68%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

This was the best food experience I've had on a cruise so far. Not always easy to book, true, but exciting, fresh, stylish. social included and dangerously good.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

The spa might have been the favorite part of the entire ship for me. This is by far probably the most beautifully designed spa I've ever been to.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

This is the best show in Icon of the Seas. Not just the best eye show, the best show.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

This is the show I went to see twice and even then it wasn't enough.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

10 out of 10. Magical chaos.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate
The Watch-outs

There's always a line, whether it's for food, reception, elevators, or just the privilege of existing.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

Modern travel isn't just expensive anymore. It's becoming actively hostile, arbitrary, exhausting, and overpriced.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

The ship gets busy. Very busy. Feeling like hiding in the corner.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

The mattress wasn't great, the pillows were not good. They felt synthetic, the kind you'd find in a budget hotel.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

The next day it's like fish mystery and lukewarm pasta.

🥉KnowledgeableCruise With Kate

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise With Kate.

  1. Use the Spa Cafe for the best included coffee, then bring it down to Cafe Albachio to pair with free pastries to avoid paying for drinks.

  2. Rotate through the four main dining rooms to mix shared menu items with exclusive dishes for a varied dining experience.

  3. Try the included restaurants first before committing to specialty dining as they are high quality.

  4. Book Rooftop Garden Grill near sunset for the best experience.

  5. Use the Spa Cafe for the best included coffee and fresh breakfast options.

  6. Combine Spa Cafe coffee with free pastries from Cafe al Bacio to save money.

  7. If a restaurant is fully booked, go there directly and ask nicely; people often cancel or don't show up.

  8. Check the app frequently for cancellations.

Videos (396)

Walking through the port of Malta during a winter Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC World Europa0:14

Walking through the port of Malta during a winter Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC World Europa

· 607 views · 5 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Sometimes cruising feels completely unreal MSC Works Europa0:12

Sometimes cruising feels completely unreal MSC Works Europa

· 475 views · 5 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Waking up at sea just hits different Celebrity Apex arriving into Orlando at sunrise0:14

Waking up at sea just hits different Celebrity Apex arriving into Orlando at sunrise

· 669 views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
The Retreat on Celebrity Apex is a private luxury experience0:15

The Retreat on Celebrity Apex is a private luxury experience

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Winter cruising in the Mediterranean hits differently 🌊♨️0:10

Winter cruising in the Mediterranean hits differently 🌊♨️

· 1K views · 5 months ago
This is honestly my favorite time onboard Celebrity Apex…0:10

This is honestly my favorite time onboard Celebrity Apex…

· 571 views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex cruise ship0:19

Celebrity Apex cruise ship

· 461 views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Exploring the Caribbean aboard Star Princess0:16

Exploring the Caribbean aboard Star Princess

· 781 views · 5 months ago
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Princess Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
A dramatic sunrise arrival celebrity Apex cruise ship0:14

A dramatic sunrise arrival celebrity Apex cruise ship

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Star Princess Cruise Ship0:23

Star Princess Cruise Ship

· 386 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
As the Celebrity Apex sails through the Caribbean0:26

As the Celebrity Apex sails through the Caribbean

· 757 views · 5 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Boarding day on Star Princess0:16

Boarding day on Star Princess

· 644 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Golden sunsets, open decks, and that quiet moments this is what evenings on Star Princess0:07

Golden sunsets, open decks, and that quiet moments this is what evenings on Star Princess

· 179 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
A glimpse into the peaceful side of Star Princess0:21

A glimpse into the peaceful side of Star Princess

· 775 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
From flight to first steps onboard Star Princess ✈️🚢0:12

From flight to first steps onboard Star Princess ✈️🚢

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Is Icon of the Seas Right for You? Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Book It5:14Tips

Is Icon of the Seas Right for You? Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Book It

· 249 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Star Princess Cruise0:17

Star Princess Cruise

· 175 views · 5 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Sunrise at sea hits differently on MSC World Europa0:23

Sunrise at sea hits differently on MSC World Europa

· 399 views · 6 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
How to Save Money on Icon of the Seas | Avoid These Expensive Mistakes8:23Tips

How to Save Money on Icon of the Seas | Avoid These Expensive Mistakes

· 450 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Morning deck walks on MSC World Europa0:09

Morning deck walks on MSC World Europa

· 736 views · 6 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
5 Shows You Should NOT Miss on Icon of the Seas8:03Tips

5 Shows You Should NOT Miss on Icon of the Seas

· 352 views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Most people never see this side of a cruise ship.0:12

Most people never see this side of a cruise ship.

· 2K views · 6 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Walking the top open decks of MSC World Europa at sunrise feels unreal.0:24

Walking the top open decks of MSC World Europa at sunrise feels unreal.

· 942 views · 6 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Early morning on MSC World Europa,0:13

Early morning on MSC World Europa,

· 1K views · 6 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa