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)
19:19Tips11 CRUISE Purchases You Should NEVER Put on a Credit Card!
20:24TipsWhat NOT to Wear on a Cruise in 2026 (Outfit DOs & DON’Ts)
20:26TipsEX Cruise Workers EXPOSE 12 Secrets Passengers Should NEVER Know!
20:15Tips10 Things Cruisers REGRET Not Doing on Day One
20:52TipsCruise Ship SECRETS Employees Want You To Know!
21:09Tips12 CRUISE SECRETS Cruise Lines Don’t Want Passengers To Know!
22:14CompareRanking EVERY Major Cruise Line (Worst to Best!)
20:43TipsThe TRUTH About Cruise Gratuities (And Why Many Now Remove Them!)
21:42ReviewThe DARK SIDE of Living on a CRUISE SHIP (What NO ONE Tells You!)
20:51TipsWhat They DON’T Tell You About Antarctica Cruises (Until It’s Too Late!)
20:54TipsHow Cruise THIEVES Pick Their VICTIMS (Avoid These MISTAKES!)
21:10Tips14 Things Cabin Stewards SECRETLY HATE Passengers Doing
19:27Tips10 NAUGHTY Cruise Tips Adults Wish They Knew Sooner
20:27Tips11 NEW Things CRUISE LINES Just BANNED in 2026
19:12TipsCruise Ship Casino SECRETS They DON’T Want You To Know!
17:44Tips12 Cruise Ship Secrets NEVER Told to Passengers
15:49Tips