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Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Crystal & Marshall & Marshall & Crystal
160 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon170 Total Videos on YouTube5K subscribers

Cruising with Crystal and Marshall description on YouTube:

We are Crystal and Marshall, a couple from Florida (by way of Maine) who love to cruise and take you with us on our adventures. We show you all of our ships, trips, and tips while cruising. Please subscribe and follow our journey. Thanks for supporting our channel. You can also check out our website at https://cruisingwithcrystalandmarshall.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

We’ve analysed 160 of 170 videos so far.

Published
160
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
170
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage94%

Solid sample of Cruising with Crystal and Marshall's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruising with Crystal and Marshall’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
    22
  2. 2025
    79
  3. 2024
    61
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Shows
38 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
24 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip64 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty40 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty37 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty38 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip37 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip75 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble24 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip97 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip40 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty51 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble13 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip72 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.

Best Match
Couples
83%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
48%
Mixed reviews

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œThis has been probably our favorite favorite purchase on Amazon for 2025.”

β€œIf we were ever given the opportunity to go to Santorini again, 1,000% I would go there in a heartbeat.”

β€œWe really do love Explorer. special because when we were on this ship last year, we got married.”

β€œIf you're thinking of going on Explore of the Seas, we highly recommend it. We love this ship.”

β€œWe're giving them all the stars that we can give on Airbnb.”

The Watch-outs

β€œit was the worst cruise ever literally the worst cruise ever”

β€œI hate their internet situation. I had pre purchased an internet package because I knew I needed to work.”

β€œIt turns out that we were directly over the spotlight lounge where every single night until about midnight there was very loud music coming through the floor.”

β€œI hated the buffet. I'm sorry, but it was narrow. The food options were just not that great.”

β€œwe got a call that one of our our kids uh needed to go in for surgery or was sick and ultimately had to go in for surgery”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruising with Crystal and Marshall.

  1. Bring an adapter for European outlets and USB ports.

  2. Request a CPAP machine or special plug needs via the special request form or ask your attendant on the first day.

  3. Use a three-step process: planning, prepping, and packing.

  4. Create a capsule wardrobe with items that all match each other.

  5. Use packing cubes to organize and compress your luggage.

  6. Set aside an outfit for embarkation day to avoid wrinkles.

  7. Compare Norwegian's freestyle dining to Royal's my time dining for smoother seating.

  8. Consider Norwegian for a couple with no kids, Royal for families with young kids or teens.

Videos (160)

Celebrity Cruise Veranda Cabin 7132 Full Tour and Review11:31Tour

Celebrity Cruise Veranda Cabin 7132 Full Tour and Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 171 views Β· 3 days ago
Highly Positive
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Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
My Cruise Packing System - Packing/Unpacking and Outfit Try-ons28:46Tips

My Cruise Packing System - Packing/Unpacking and Outfit Try-ons

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Is Norwegian Cruise Line Better Than Royal Caribbean?25:54Compare

Is Norwegian Cruise Line Better Than Royal Caribbean?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 weeks ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Getaway
+1 more
Explore St. Maarten Cruise Port for UNDER $35 (No Excursions!)12:51Tips

Explore St. Maarten Cruise Port for UNDER $35 (No Excursions!)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 486 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Full Ship Tour of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas in 4K25:19Tour

Full Ship Tour of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas in 4K

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
Inside Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas | Full Ship Tour27:12Tour

Inside Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas | Full Ship Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Jewel of the Seas
Can You Really Pack for 7 Days in a Carry-On? #experiment #cruise #packing1:18Tips

Can You Really Pack for 7 Days in a Carry-On? #experiment #cruise #packing

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 250 views Β· 1 months ago
Highly Positive
Man Packing for a Week Cruise in a Carry-On: Real Items, Real Results16:16Tips

Man Packing for a Week Cruise in a Carry-On: Real Items, Real Results

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 594 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
We Explored the $100M Makeover on Allure of the Seas β€” Was It Worth It?15:15Tour

We Explored the $100M Makeover on Allure of the Seas β€” Was It Worth It?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
+1 more
Enchantment of the Seas Interior Cabin Tour | Room 7665 Review (Royal Caribbean)10:04Tour

Enchantment of the Seas Interior Cabin Tour | Room 7665 Review (Royal Caribbean)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 637 views Β· 2 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
We Found the BEST Beach Club in Costa Maya! Malecon 21 Review (Cruise Port Escape)12:14Review

We Found the BEST Beach Club in Costa Maya! Malecon 21 Review (Cruise Port Escape)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Casino Surprise | Our Crazy Win14:38Vlog

Cruise Ship Casino Surprise | Our Crazy Win

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 592 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Incredible Dominica Shore Excursion: Milton - Syndicate Falls Waterfall Hike in the Rainforest11:32Tour

Incredible Dominica Shore Excursion: Milton - Syndicate Falls Waterfall Hike in the Rainforest

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 231 views Β· 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas: Ship Tour 2026!35:56Tour

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas: Ship Tour 2026!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
+1 more
Jewel of the Seas Aft Balcony Cabin 7172 - Total Tour!11:59Tour

Jewel of the Seas Aft Balcony Cabin 7172 - Total Tour!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 501 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas: Full Ship Tour 2026οΏΌ!27:28Tour

Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas: Full Ship Tour 2026οΏΌ!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
+1 more
Full Tour of an Allure of the Seas Cabin (Stateroom 10500)11:17Tour

Full Tour of an Allure of the Seas Cabin (Stateroom 10500)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 955 views Β· 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
We Got Prime Status In Royal Caribbean Casino! Here's What We Really Get11:06Tips

We Got Prime Status In Royal Caribbean Casino! Here's What We Really Get

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
+1 more
I Packed for a 7-Day Cruise in a Carry-On (23 Outfits!) | Over-packer Challenge27:55Tips

I Packed for a 7-Day Cruise in a Carry-On (23 Outfits!) | Over-packer Challenge

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Grand Suite Tour | Stateroom 153611:28Tour

Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Grand Suite Tour | Stateroom 1536

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 807 views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Bimini Bahamas Beach Guide | $67pp Resort Beach Club vs Free Public Beaches14:59Tips

Bimini Bahamas Beach Guide | $67pp Resort Beach Club vs Free Public Beaches

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas: Ship Tour 2026!24:59Tour

Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas: Ship Tour 2026!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
Perfect Key West Cruise Day | 17 Things to Do Near the Port15:03Tips

Perfect Key West Cruise Day | 17 Things to Do Near the Port

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
This Cabin View Has Cruisers Obsessed (Including Us)!7:11Tour

This Cabin View Has Cruisers Obsessed (Including Us)!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 487 views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas