CruiseSmarter - Videos
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We’ve analysed 65 of 88 videos so far.
Solid sample of CruiseSmarter - Videos's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20263197%30 of 3177%23 of 30
- 202542100%42 of 42100%42 of 42
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 methodologyWhat Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“Verdict: Must book.”
“Regent represents the pinnacle of what cruising can be.”
“Wonder isn't the biggest or the newest, but she's the most complete, capturing the joy, scale, and soul of modern cruising.”
“The reward is worth the struggle.”
“Verdict: Strong Book.”
“Jamaica's current US travel advisory is level three, and it is blunt about why, noting armed robberies and sexual assaults are common.”
“In 2025, Turks and Caos authorities even refused entry to a cruise ship after an onboard illness outbreak was reported.”
“The Bahamas is level two on the US State Department system due to crime and it explicitly warns that violent crime like armed robberies and sexual assaults can occur anywhere.”
“Some vessel scores shockingly low in real passenger reviews. From sewage smells and power failures to buffet chaos you wouldn't believe.”
“It's like living in a closet that rocked back and forth.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for CruiseSmarter - Videos.
Stay in controlled cruise areas and do not wander outside approved zones.
Use cruise line excursions or heavily vetted operators.
Avoid public buses, informal taxis, and random street offers.
Keep valuables minimal and be aware of surroundings.
Plan your day carefully and know return times.
Book early and avoid paying more later.
Do the research first. Book smarter.
Board during a second wave when cabins are ready and check-in is quieter.
Videos (65)
19:38TipsCruising After 60? These 11 HIDDEN Benefits Will Shock You
19:21Tips11 NAUGHTY Cruise Secrets You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier
18:55Tips10 Foods You Should NEVER Eat On A Cruise
19:27TipsCruise Secrets They Don’t Want Us to Know
20:36TipsThese Cruises Should NOT Be This Cheap
22:01CompareWhich Cruise Line Should You Book in 2026? (Worst to Best!)
20:57Tips10 Secrets Cruise Ship Workers Don't Want You To Know
19:30Tips20 Thing Cruise Ship Workers Can't Do at Any Price
19:28Tips12 Cruise SECRETS Cruise Lines Are Keeping Quiet About On Purpose
21:51TipsThings You NEED to Know Before Booking an Adults-Only Cruise!
22:14TipsCruise Secrets Cruise Lines Use To Trick Passengers
23:37CompareThe WORST Cruise Ships You Must AVOID At All Costs!
19:54TipsAvoid These CRUISE Security MISTAKES at All Costs!
21:58TipsWhat Happens When Cruise Ships Retire?
21:15Tips8 DUMBEST Things Passengers Did On Cruise Ships!
22:42CompareRanking EVERY Royal Caribbean Ship (Worst to Best!)
19:47Tips17 FREE Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get on a Cruise!
19:41TipsCruise Secrets That Are Never Told to Passengers
19:02Tips12 NEW Things That Are BANNED on Cruises (2026)
19:50TipsCruise Ship Casino SECRETS They’ll NEVER Tell You
19:13TipsDo THIS in the First 5 Minutes of Your Cruise (or Regret It Later)
19:34TipsBEST Cruise Cabins Revealed (and which to avoid at all costs!)
18:54Tips15 WEIRD Cruise Tips You’ll Wish You Knew SOONER!
21:27Tips