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Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

Cruising with Crystal and Marshall

πŸ₯ˆExpert 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 Β· 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 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
    29
  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
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 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. 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)

We Won 2 Free Cruises at the Casino!11:16Tips

We Won 2 Free Cruises at the Casino!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 956 views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas Cruise Review | Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Ship16:01

Icon of the Seas Cruise Review | Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Ship

Β· 785 views Β· 9 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas Ship Tour… The Craziest Cruise Ship Ever?42:13Tour

Icon of the Seas Ship Tour… The Craziest Cruise Ship Ever?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 549 views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
14 WOW Moments on Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Cruise Ship18:07Tour

14 WOW Moments on Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
This Cruise Ship Design is Next Level #iconic #luxury0:50

This Cruise Ship Design is Next Level #iconic #luxury

Β· 833 views Β· 10 months ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas Balcony Cabin 7584 | Full Cruise Room Tour10:34Tour

Icon of the Seas Balcony Cabin 7584 | Full Cruise Room Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 665 views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
I let AI plan my cruise outfits!19:44Tips

I let AI plan my cruise outfits!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 923 views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
How To Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean - Our Casino Adventure14:44Tips

How To Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean - Our Casino Adventure

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
Cruise for Less: Secret Benefits for Stockholders11:56Tips

Cruise for Less: Secret Benefits for Stockholders

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 886 views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+3 more
Choosing the Right Stateroom Cabin for a Cruise16:55Tips

Choosing the Right Stateroom Cabin for a Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 898 views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
+5 more
Cheapest Cruise Times of the Year!0:54Tips

Cheapest Cruise Times of the Year!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cozumel Cruise Port Walking Guide for Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Ports11:38Tips

Cozumel Cruise Port Walking Guide for Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Ports

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
MSC Seashore Honest Review - The Good and the Bad!18:32Review

MSC Seashore Honest Review - The Good and the Bad!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 12 months ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
The Absolute BEST Cruise Backpack for Travel & Excursions: My Review!10:04Review

The Absolute BEST Cruise Backpack for Travel & Excursions: My Review!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Ocean Cay Complete Guide | A Closer Look at MSC's Private Island15:39Tips

Ocean Cay Complete Guide | A Closer Look at MSC's Private Island

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
First Day in Barcelona After a Transatlantic Cruise | Audio Walking Tour and 19K Steps!20:27Vlog

First Day in Barcelona After a Transatlantic Cruise | Audio Walking Tour and 19K Steps!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 569 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
MSC Seashore Full Ship Tour | Our First MSC Cruise Experience!25:55Tour

MSC Seashore Full Ship Tour | Our First MSC Cruise Experience!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
+1 more
Explorer of the Seas: Likes and Dislikes22:30Review

Explorer of the Seas: Likes and Dislikes

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
What to Do in Cartagena, Spain on a Cruise Stop 🚒 | Roman Ruins, Shopping & Lunch on Calle Mayor!17:24Tips

What to Do in Cartagena, Spain on a Cruise Stop 🚒 | Roman Ruins, Shopping & Lunch on Calle Mayor!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Discover Palma de Mallorca: Small Group Excursion & Cruise Port Adventure!12:42Tour

Discover Palma de Mallorca: Small Group Excursion & Cruise Port Adventure!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas  Full Ship Tour 202529:15Tour

Explorer of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Barcelona Airbnb Tour | Perfect Stay After Our Transatlantic Cruise11:25Tour

Barcelona Airbnb Tour | Perfect Stay After Our Transatlantic Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 396 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Exploring the Unbelievable Furnas Valley in the Azores16:04Tour

Exploring the Unbelievable Furnas Valley in the Azores

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 503 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
Pack With Me for Europe! 16 Days, 3 Bags, 1 Cruise Ship | Over 50 Friendly25:18

Pack With Me for Europe! 16 Days, 3 Bags, 1 Cruise Ship | Over 50 Friendly

Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group