Cruise With Kate
🥉Knowledgeable CreatorCruise 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.
We’ve analysed 256 of 671 videos so far.
Solid sample of Cruise With Kate's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 202619798%193 of 19780%155 of 193
- 202515599%154 of 15538%59 of 154
- 202415100%15 of 15100%15 of 15
- 20234226%11 of 42100%11 of 11
- 20227614%11 of 76100%11 of 11
- 2021965%5 of 96100%5 of 5
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“This is the best show in Icon of the Seas. Not just the best eye show, the best show.”
“This is the show I went to see twice and even then it wasn't enough.”
“10 out of 10. Magical chaos.”
“So, is it worth 2 billion? Absolutely.”
“Celebrity doesn't do one spectacular thing and asks you to forgive everything else. They do hundreds of small things extremely well.”
“There's always a line, whether it's for food, reception, elevators, or just the privilege of existing.”
“Modern travel isn't just expensive anymore. It's becoming actively hostile, arbitrary, exhausting, and overpriced.”
“The ship gets busy. Very busy. Feeling like hiding in the corner.”
“The next day it's like fish mystery and lukewarm pasta.”
“Activities limited crowds not so much.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Cruise With Kate.
Use Uber instead of taxi in Barcelona for a nicer ride to the terminal.
In Valletta, skip the cruise excursion and take the Barrakka Lift for 1 euro to the old town.
For Ephesus, book an excursion through the cruise line for convenience and safety.
In Santorini, don't overplan Oia; just wander and discover surprises.
Wake up early on sea days to enjoy the quiet ship and deck.
Start with an inside cabin if you're budget-conscious.
If you can stretch to a veranda, do it for the ocean view.
Arrive early for Eden shows to secure seating.
Videos (256)
0:45TipsEveryone Is Arguing About Icon of the Seas — And They’re All Right
0:25The BEST Sunset Spot on Celebrity Apex 🌅 (Most People Miss This)
0:15Celebrity Apex Caribbean cruise the best moments at sea.
0:14Golden hour on the World Promenade with MSC World Europa docked in Malta. 🇲🇹🚢
0:12Luxury at sea, unforgettable views, and the cruise lifestyle everyone dreams about - Cruising
0:20The quiet side of Celebrity Apex at night
0:13Arriving to Malta in style on MSC World Europa
0:14Walking through the port of Malta during a winter Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC World Europa
0:12Sometimes cruising feels completely unreal MSC Works Europa
0:14Waking up at sea just hits different Celebrity Apex arriving into Orlando at sunrise
0:15The Retreat on Celebrity Apex is a private luxury experience
0:10Winter cruising in the Mediterranean hits differently 🌊♨️
0:10This is honestly my favorite time onboard Celebrity Apex…
0:19Celebrity Apex cruise ship
0:16Exploring the Caribbean aboard Star Princess
0:14A dramatic sunrise arrival celebrity Apex cruise ship
0:23Star Princess Cruise Ship
0:26As the Celebrity Apex sails through the Caribbean
0:16Boarding day on Star Princess
0:07Golden sunsets, open decks, and that quiet moments this is what evenings on Star Princess
0:21A glimpse into the peaceful side of Star Princess
0:12From flight to first steps onboard Star Princess ✈️🚢
5:14TipsIs Icon of the Seas Right for You? Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Book It
0:17Star Princess Cruise