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Cruising after 50

Cruising after 50

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
198 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon212 Total Videos on YouTube8K subscribers

Cruising after 50 description on YouTube:

I'm Alex, your bon vivant gentleman and insider guide to ultra-luxury cruising.I help cruisers aged 50+ avoid costly booking mistakes, decode the real price of luxury β€” and live like a millionaire without being one. Each week you'll find: πŸ” Honest head-to-head comparisons β€” Seabourn vs Viking, Explora Journeys vs Oceania, and more ⚠️ Financial traps nobody warns you about β€” before you book πŸ›³οΈ Full ship tours β€” Seabourn Quest, Queen Mary 2, Explora Journeys, Virgin Voyages, Viking Ocean Cruises and beyond πŸ’Ž Ship-within-a-ship deep dives β€” MSC Yacht Club and NCL Haven If you're considering ultra-luxury cruising β€” Seabourn, Viking, Explora Journeys, Oceania, Queen Mary 2, MSC Yacht Club, or NCL Haven β€” this channel is your research shortcut.New videos every week. Subscribe and never book blind again.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruising after 50

We’ve analysed 198 of 212 videos so far.

Published
198
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
212
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage93%

Solid sample of Cruising after 50's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruising after 50’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    43
  2. 2025
    128
  3. 2024
    33
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruising after 50

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
83 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
9 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip59 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble23 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble33 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty83 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble26 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy9 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble43 video mentions
Water Park
A Nibble8 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip40 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip62 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble43 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip149 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble63 video mentions
Value
A Nibble153 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble31 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy14 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble37 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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.

Solo Travelers
78%
Great fit
Couples
72%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
62%
Solid choice
Best Match
Groups
87%
Loved
Adults-Only
77%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThe best cabin attendant I ever had in I don't know how many cruises. Thank you so much.”

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β€œIf I could only go once, this would be it. No fluff, just the real deal.”

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β€œIt is without a doubt coffee on the ices.”

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β€œIt was the best I ever had in my entire life.”

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β€œThe best cruise line, the best cruise ship is the one I'm in now.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI utterly despise friction. On a mainstream ship, every interaction is a transaction.”

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β€œMy recent triple back-to-back booking was frankly a logistical comedy of errors.”

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β€œThe promised gourmet food experience. Let's just say it was a sparkle of a lukewarm cake.”

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β€œI have been afraid of the world all my life, scared of everything.”

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β€œIf you are spending $10,000 on a luxury cruise this year, trusting corporate brochures or sponsored mega channels is the easiest way to completely waste your money.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruising after 50.

  1. Use Android phones to bridge Wi-Fi via the Wisp protocol if you have multiple devices.

  2. Avoid the coffee machines at the buffet; go to Sir Samuel for better quality.

  3. Manage laundry time carefully as there is limited availability in the self-service rooms.

  4. Avoid the Cunard dining package if staying in Princess or Queens Grill as the food is already included/better there.

  5. Bring your own wine or champagne and pay the $25 corkage fee instead of buying a full beverage package.

  6. Do the wine tasting; it offers high value for the price compared to individual bottle costs.

  7. Don't buy beverage packages upfront; consume things as you go to get a better account of what you actually need.

  8. Avoid wearing shorts or sports shoes during smart attire evenings.

Videos (198)

This Cruise Ship Laundry Trick Saves Hundreds4:32Tips

This Cruise Ship Laundry Trick Saves Hundreds

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 701 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
I Lost $1 at the Casino But Found Something Better6:37Vlog

I Lost $1 at the Casino But Found Something Better

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Cruise fitness is a lie (here's what actually works)9:08Tips

Cruise fitness is a lie (here's what actually works)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 726 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy Embarkation Experience - Real Wait Times Exposed4:46Vlog

Norwegian Joy Embarkation Experience - Real Wait Times Exposed

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 821 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
We Checked Into the Queen Mary Hotel and Didn't Expect This8:23Tour

We Checked Into the Queen Mary Hotel and Didn't Expect This

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 572 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
From Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago ORD1:01Vlog

From Fort Lauderdale FLL to Chicago ORD

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 340 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
I flew to Miami then immediately packed for Chicago #shorts #travelvlog #funny0:59Vlog

I flew to Miami then immediately packed for Chicago #shorts #travelvlog #funny

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 744 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
First leg of pre cruise travel… departing from Lisbon to Miami, saw Brad Pitt and Clooney1:00Vlog

First leg of pre cruise travel… departing from Lisbon to Miami, saw Brad Pitt and Clooney

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 623 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
I was afraid to book NCL again1:12Vlog

I was afraid to book NCL again

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 534 views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy Haven Suite: Did it Finally Win Me Over?6:32Review

Norwegian Joy Haven Suite: Did it Finally Win Me Over?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 961 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
MSC Yacht Club vs Luxury Cruising: The Truth They Won't Tell You28:37Compare

MSC Yacht Club vs Luxury Cruising: The Truth They Won't Tell You

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Fantastic 8 hours in Lisbon port of call (self guided tour for cruisers)12:43Tips

Fantastic 8 hours in Lisbon port of call (self guided tour for cruisers)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 507 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Is this the best Explora Journeys cruise news update?2:53Tips

Is this the best Explora Journeys cruise news update?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Rushing back to the Lisbon Cruise Terminal11:05Vlog

Rushing back to the Lisbon Cruise Terminal

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 345 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
17 Days on Explora II: The Good, the Bad, and the Luxurious #cruising #ExploraJourneys0:30

17 Days on Explora II: The Good, the Bad, and the Luxurious #cruising #ExploraJourneys

Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
The Stories Cruise Lines Don't Want You Telling #cruising #viral0:30Vlog

The Stories Cruise Lines Don't Want You Telling #cruising #viral

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 138 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Most Thrilling Day of My Cruise #royalcaribbean #adventure0:30

The Most Thrilling Day of My Cruise #royalcaribbean #adventure

Β· 687 views Β· 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Making the best out of a crappy port day in Lisbon10:30Tips

Making the best out of a crappy port day in Lisbon

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 675 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Lisbon Airport from Cruise Terminal: Pro Tips Nobody Knows6:25Tips

Lisbon Airport from Cruise Terminal: Pro Tips Nobody Knows

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Lisbon Airport Cruise Transfer: Uber vs Taxi vs Metro9:47Tips

Lisbon Airport Cruise Transfer: Uber vs Taxi vs Metro

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
21 days discovering Lisbon's BEST secrets cruisers don't know about5:52Vlog

21 days discovering Lisbon's BEST secrets cruisers don't know about

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 486 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Explora Journeys Dining: Marble & Co, Steakhouse7:19Vlog

Explora Journeys Dining: Marble & Co, Steakhouse

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cruising After 50: Fewer Crowds, Better Prices, More Time6:15Tips

Cruising After 50: Fewer Crowds, Better Prices, More Time

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 497 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
4 Hidden Gems in San Juan Puerto Rico That Every Cruiser Needs to Know9:51Tips

4 Hidden Gems in San Juan Puerto Rico That Every Cruiser Needs to Know

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 910 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive