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Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

🥈Expert Creator
hosted by Marshall & Crystal
166 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon180 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 · Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

We’ve analysed 166 of 180 videos so far.

Published
166
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
180
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage92%

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

Annual Activity
Cruising with Crystal and Marshall’s output · year over year

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

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    29
  2. 2025
    79
  3. 2024
    61
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Shows
39 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
14 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip36 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip65 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty38 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty39 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip23 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip38 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty29 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip76 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble25 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip98 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip57 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty52 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble14 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip78 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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 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

This has been probably our favorite favorite purchase on Amazon for 2025.

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

We really do love Explorer. special because when we were on this ship last year, we got married.

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

We're giving them all the stars that we can give on Airbnb.

The Watch-outs

it was the worst cruise ever literally the worst cruise ever

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

It 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.

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

we 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. Research ports in advance to enjoy DIY excursions instead of expensive booked ones.

  2. Consider purchasing shares in cruise lines to access shareholder onboard credits.

  3. Utilize loyalty matching programs between different cruise lines.

  4. Reprice your cruise if the fare drops before your final payment is due.

  5. Set a budget before you cruise and stick to it.

  6. Only play in the casino if you enjoy gambling.

  7. Combine offers to upgrade your room type.

  8. Book a smaller ship for CocoCay to avoid crowds.

Videos (166)

Allure of the Seas Vlog | Day 3 - Enjoying the ship on a port day!12:16Vlog

Allure of the Seas Vlog | Day 3 - Enjoying the ship on a port day!

🥈 · 497 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas: Central Park Balcony Stateroom 12603 Tour9:02Tour

Allure of the Seas: Central Park Balcony Stateroom 12603 Tour

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas Vlog | Coco Cay Day 2 - Highlights of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas 202515:44Vlog

Allure of the Seas Vlog | Coco Cay Day 2 - Highlights of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas 2025

🥈 · 290 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas Vlog | Embarkation Day 1 - Highlights & First Impressions19:29Vlog

Allure of the Seas Vlog | Embarkation Day 1 - Highlights & First Impressions

🥈 · 619 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
10 Reasons We Loved Our Serenade of the Seas Cruise | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review11:04Review

10 Reasons We Loved Our Serenade of the Seas Cruise | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review

🥈 · 8K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
+1 more
Packing Your Cruise Carry-on Bag: Must-Have Essentials for Embarkation Day!7:49Tips

Packing Your Cruise Carry-on Bag: Must-Have Essentials for Embarkation Day!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Serenade of the Seas Full Ship Tour 202524:32Tour

Serenade of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2025

🥈 · 22K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Serenade of the Seas
We’re Back in Haiti: A Day in Labadee | Exploring Royal Caribbean’s Private Beach Paradise12:58Tour

We’re Back in Haiti: A Day in Labadee | Exploring Royal Caribbean’s Private Beach Paradise

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Nassau Walking Tour: 3 Stops in 3 Hours for $36 | Historical Society, Queen's Staircase & Fort10:09Tour

Nassau Walking Tour: 3 Stops in 3 Hours for $36 | Historical Society, Queen's Staircase & Fort

🥈 · 292 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
+1 more
Independence of the Seas: Cruise Highs & Lows – Too Many Kids & a Cabin Leak!18:23Review

Independence of the Seas: Cruise Highs & Lows – Too Many Kids & a Cabin Leak!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Critical
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas: Ultra Spacious Room Tour, Cabin #750411:03Tour

Serenade of the Seas: Ultra Spacious Room Tour, Cabin #7504

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Serenade of the Seas
Independence of the Seas Full Ship Tour 202427:53

Independence of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2024

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Cruise Packing Made Easy: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method | Pack With Me for Your Next Cruise!9:43Tips

Cruise Packing Made Easy: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method | Pack With Me for Your Next Cruise!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
How Fast Can I Get On Board The Ship?  #cruise #royalcaribbean #embarkation1:00Vlog

How Fast Can I Get On Board The Ship? #cruise #royalcaribbean #embarkation

🥈 · 986 views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Serenade of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas: 20 Likes and Dislikes after a 7 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise12:37Review

Radiance of the Seas: 20 Likes and Dislikes after a 7 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise

🥈 · 11K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Hideaway Beach CocoCay 2024 Full Tour!10:19Tour

Hideaway Beach CocoCay 2024 Full Tour!

🥈 · 368 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Cruise Ship Christmas Tree Lighting. A Great Way to Start The Holidays!1:00

Cruise Ship Christmas Tree Lighting. A Great Way to Start The Holidays!

· 376 views · 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Serenade of the Seas
Independence of the Seas Jr Suite Room Tour, Room 1656 Deck 108:45Tour

Independence of the Seas Jr Suite Room Tour, Room 1656 Deck 10

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas Balcony Room Tour, Cabin 83929:36Tour

Independence of the Seas Balcony Room Tour, Cabin 8392

🥈 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
5 Free Things To Do In Bimini, Bahamas: A Full Day Excursion Without Spending a Penny!10:12Tips

5 Free Things To Do In Bimini, Bahamas: A Full Day Excursion Without Spending a Penny!

🥈 · 25K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas Full Ship Tour 202429:26Tour

Radiance of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2024

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
What Would You Pay For Hideaway Beach at CocoCay?0:58

What Would You Pay For Hideaway Beach at CocoCay?

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
What's in My Bag for a Bahamas Beach Shore Excursion7:18Tips

What's in My Bag for a Bahamas Beach Shore Excursion

🥈 · 222 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas Aft Balcony Cabin Tour - Room 71748:40Tour

Radiance of the Seas Aft Balcony Cabin Tour - Room 7174

🥈 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas