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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.

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)

Star Princess Cruise Ship0:23

Star Princess Cruise Ship

· 367 views · 2 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

· 754 views · 2 months ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Boarding day on Star Princess0:16

Boarding day on Star Princess

· 638 views · 2 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

· 175 views · 2 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

· 756 views · 2 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 · 2 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

· 150 views · 2 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

· 173 views · 2 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

· 397 views · 2 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

· 360 views · 2 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

· 731 views · 2 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

· 39 views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
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 · 2 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.

· 937 views · 3 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 · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Walking across the glass bridge on MSC World Europa0:21

Walking across the glass bridge on MSC World Europa

· 195 views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa0:13

MSC World Europa

· 795 views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
This is life on MSC World Europa — wandering the decks, watching the world glide by0:12

This is life on MSC World Europa — wandering the decks, watching the world glide by

· 942 views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa is not just a cruise ship in0:15

MSC World Europa is not just a cruise ship in

· 2K views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Icon of the Seas Honest Review: Would I Sail the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship Again?8:57Review

Icon of the Seas Honest Review: Would I Sail the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship Again?

· 372 views · 3 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Walking through MSC World Europa feels more like a modern design hotel than a cruise ship0:15

Walking through MSC World Europa feels more like a modern design hotel than a cruise ship

· 1K views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
Some mornings at sea feel almost unreal MSC World Europa0:10

Some mornings at sea feel almost unreal MSC World Europa

· 1K views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
I live for moment like this.No rush, no plans — the World Promenade on MSC World Europa0:18

I live for moment like this.No rush, no plans — the World Promenade on MSC World Europa

· 287 views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa doesn’t just feel futuristic — it moves you through it.0:10

MSC World Europa doesn’t just feel futuristic — it moves you through it.

· 1K views · 3 months ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World Europa