Cruising with Crystal and Marshall
🥈Expert CreatorCruising 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
We’ve analysed 166 of 180 videos so far.
Solid sample of Cruising with Crystal and Marshall's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20262997%28 of 29100%28 of 28
- 20257997%77 of 79100%77 of 77
- 202461100%61 of 61100%61 of 61
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“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.”
“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.
Research ports in advance to enjoy DIY excursions instead of expensive booked ones.
Consider purchasing shares in cruise lines to access shareholder onboard credits.
Utilize loyalty matching programs between different cruise lines.
Reprice your cruise if the fare drops before your final payment is due.
Set a budget before you cruise and stick to it.
Only play in the casino if you enjoy gambling.
Combine offers to upgrade your room type.
Book a smaller ship for CocoCay to avoid crowds.
Videos (166)
27:55TipsI Packed for a 7-Day Cruise in a Carry-On (23 Outfits!) | Over-packer Challenge
11:28TourRoyal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Grand Suite Tour | Stateroom 1536
14:59TipsBimini Bahamas Beach Guide | $67pp Resort Beach Club vs Free Public Beaches
24:59TourRoyal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas: Ship Tour 2026!
15:03TipsPerfect Key West Cruise Day | 17 Things to Do Near the Port
7:11TourThis Cabin View Has Cruisers Obsessed (Including Us)!
12:05My Favorite Cruise Purchases from Amazon
1:14Cruising at Christmas
20:58TourOur First Time in Kusadasi & Ephesus: Ancient City Tour, Turkish Rug Factory + Bazaar Adventure
27:18TipsOdyssey of the Seas Tips & Secrets We Learned After 3 Weeks Onboard!
8:51TourInside a Concierge Class Cabin on Celebrity Summit | Full Stateroom Tour
29:24TourRoyal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas: Updated Ship Tour 2025!
12:08TipsWe Combined Two Casino Cruise Wins… and Got a FREE Grand Suite Upgrade!
15:46TourOur Signature Royal Caribbean Santorini Tour: Wine Tasting, Oia & Fira Highlights
17:01TipsDoing Laundry on a Cruise Ship | What You Need to Know
22:22TipsMediterranean Cruise Prep? Start in Rome With This
1:05VlogHurricane Impacts Odyssey of the Seas: Heading South!!
1:04VlogCaptain diverted us because of this #cruiseship #royalcaribbean
9:50TourOdyssey of the Seas: Balcony Room Tour 13524
26:24TourFreedom of the Seas Full Ship Tour - 2025
13:34TipsWhat Happens When You Jump From One Cruise to Another on the Same Day? Side2side sailing!
10:20TourFreedom of the Seas: Interior Cabin 8237 Room Tour
12:38TipsIs This the Most Affordable Historic Tour in the Caribbean?
16:40ReviewWe Tried Every Free Food Spot on Icon of the Seas! Our winners revealed!