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Cruise With Kate

Cruise With Kate

Casual Creator
187 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon622 Total Videos on YouTube6K 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 187 of 622 videos so far.

Published
187
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
622
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage30%

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
    117
  2. 2025
    40
  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
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
5 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip33 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble44 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy17 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty62 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top
Casino
Solid Strip1 video mention
Activities
Solid Strip2 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble39 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble21 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip59 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty19 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip44 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip82 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown5 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Barely Crispy3 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
Couples
57%
Solid choice

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise With Kate.

  1. Know what to expect from MSC before you book

  2. Walk in knowing exactly what you paid for

  3. Skip the buffet coffee and go to Emporium for a better morning experience.

  4. Use flexible embarkation to build your cruise around your trip, not the other way around.

  5. Plan ahead for pool deck loungers or be willing to adapt.

  6. Consider specialty dining if food matters to you.

  7. Pack your swimsuit in your carry-on for embarkation day.

  8. Use a multi-USB charger for limited cabin outlets.

Videos (187)

Would I sail Icon of the Seas again?0:30Review

Would I sail Icon of the Seas again?

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Sunrise at sea just hits differently.0:22

Sunrise at sea just hits differently.

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
The best kept cruising secret0:11

The best kept cruising secret

· 738 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Golden hour at sea on Celebrity Apex0:25

Golden hour at sea on Celebrity Apex

· 421 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Sunset from the very back of Celebrity Apex is a hidden gem at sea0:13

Sunset from the very back of Celebrity Apex is a hidden gem at sea

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Would I sail Icon of the Seas again? 🤔0:42Review

Would I sail Icon of the Seas again? 🤔

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Cruising Celebrity Apex means waking up in a new destination every morning… but packing only once.0:10

Cruising Celebrity Apex means waking up in a new destination every morning… but packing only once.

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
What surprised me about Caribbean cruise.0:11

What surprised me about Caribbean cruise.

· 918 views · 2 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Everyone Is Arguing About Icon of the Seas — And They’re All Right0:45Tips

Everyone Is Arguing About Icon of the Seas — And They’re All Right

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
The BEST Sunset Spot on Celebrity Apex 🌅 (Most People Miss This)0:25

The BEST Sunset Spot on Celebrity Apex 🌅 (Most People Miss This)

· 647 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex Caribbean cruise the best moments at sea.0:15

Celebrity Apex Caribbean cruise the best moments at sea.

· 285 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Golden hour on the World Promenade with MSC World Europa docked in Malta. 🇲🇹🚢0:14

Golden hour on the World Promenade with MSC World Europa docked in Malta. 🇲🇹🚢

· 888 views · 2 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Luxury at sea, unforgettable views, and the cruise lifestyle everyone dreams about - Cruising0:12

Luxury at sea, unforgettable views, and the cruise lifestyle everyone dreams about - Cruising

· 772 views · 2 months ago
The quiet side of Celebrity Apex at night0:20

The quiet side of Celebrity Apex at night

· 130 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Arriving to Malta in style on MSC World Europa0:13

Arriving to Malta in style on MSC World Europa

· 632 views · 2 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
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

· 596 views · 2 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

· 472 views · 2 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

· 666 views · 2 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

· 750 views · 2 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 · 2 months ago
This is honestly my favorite time onboard Celebrity Apex…0:10

This is honestly my favorite time onboard Celebrity Apex…

· 556 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex cruise ship0:19

Celebrity Apex cruise ship

· 445 views · 2 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

· 729 views · 2 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
A dramatic sunrise arrival celebrity Apex cruise ship0:14

A dramatic sunrise arrival celebrity Apex cruise ship

· 1K views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex