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 19762%120 of 193
- 202515599%154 of 15527%41 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)
0:23Sunrise at sea hits differently on MSC World Europa
8:23TipsHow to Save Money on Icon of the Seas | Avoid These Expensive Mistakes
0:09Morning deck walks on MSC World Europa
8:03Tips5 Shows You Should NOT Miss on Icon of the Seas
0:12Most people never see this side of a cruise ship.
0:24Walking the top open decks of MSC World Europa at sunrise feels unreal.
0:13Early morning on MSC World Europa,
0:21Walking across the glass bridge on MSC World Europa
0:13MSC World Europa
0:12This is life on MSC World Europa — wandering the decks, watching the world glide by
0:15MSC World Europa is not just a cruise ship in
8:57ReviewIcon of the Seas Honest Review: Would I Sail the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship Again?
0:15Walking through MSC World Europa feels more like a modern design hotel than a cruise ship
0:10Some mornings at sea feel almost unreal MSC World Europa
0:18I live for moment like this.No rush, no plans — the World Promenade on MSC World Europa
0:10MSC World Europa doesn’t just feel futuristic — it moves you through it.
0:47TourThis doesn’t feel like a ship — and that’s the point. Scale of Icon of the Seas is insane.
0:13This is not an airport.Not a mall.Not a futuristic museum it’s a cruise Ship
0:07Cruise Recharge
0:09Step into the MSC World Europa World Promenade — where classical music meets futuristic LED skies.
0:09MSC World Europa the View
0:18From airports to ocean views 🚢This is how a journey turns into a lifestyle.
0:18ReviewOne thing that genuinely surprised me about MSC World Europa
0:10This is MSC World Europa Europes largest cruise ship