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)
0:32TipsMarseille Cruise Port Guide in 30 Seconds | How to Get to the City + Top Tips
0:26Sailing the world’s largest cruise ship: Icon of the Seas to Caribbean
0:37ReviewShould you book MSC Splendida?
15:20TipsI Visited 10 Mediterranean Cruise Ports — Here’s What Actually Matters
0:15What’s better than therapy?Cruising
0:20From Sky to Sea: Inside the World’s Largest Cruise Ship | Icon of the Seas
0:33TipsVisiting Ancient Ephesus from Kusadasi Cruise Port | A Must-See in Turkey 🇹🇷🛳️
1:00TipsWhy Istanbul Is One of the Best Cruise Ports in the World | Europe Meets Asia
0:32TipsIstanbul: The City That Once Ruled the World 🌍 The best Cruise Port
0:34TipsWhat to Do in Istanbul on a Cruise Day | Grand Bazaar Adventure!
0:31From Greece to Turkey on the NCL Viva | The Ultimate Mediterranean Adventure 🚢
11:02CompareOld vs. New Cruise Ships: Norwegian Epic vs. Viva – Has NCL Really Changed?
0:32ReviewWhat $400 a Night Gets You on NCL Viva 🚢 | Balcony Cabin Honest Review
0:39Virgin Voyages Changed How I See Cruising (Forever)
0:25Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady – The Cruise That Ruined All Others 🚢🔥
22:14ReviewNorwegian Viva Cruise | Istanbul to Egypt, Rhodes & Santorini
0:22Inside NCL Epic: The Cruise Ship That Couldn’t Pick a Style 💜😂
19:47ReviewGreek Isles & Turkey Cruise on NCL Viva – What It’s Really Like
0:48VlogIndulge Food Hall on Norwegian Viva 🍴 Swipe, Tap & Feast at Sea!
0:37ReviewNorwegian Jade First Impressions 🛳 Aging but Still Awesome! #CruiseReview #NCLJade”
10:50CompareCheap vs Expensive Cruise Showdown | NCL Epic vs Norwegian Viva | Budget vs Luxury Cruising
13:43ReviewMSC Splendida Cruise Review | Honest 5-Day Mediterranean Cruise: Barcelona, Genoa, Marseille, Palma
0:42ReviewMSC Cruises Dining SHOCK 😲 | Why Assigned Seating Didn’t Work for Me!?
1:00TipsMSC Splendida Buffet Madness: Survival, Chaos & The BEST Cakes at Sea! 🍰🚢