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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)

12 Favorite Places on Explorer of the Seas  - Marshall's Transatlantic List!10:11Tour

12 Favorite Places on Explorer of the Seas - Marshall's Transatlantic List!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
🚒 Junior Suite Tour on Explorer of the Seas | Room 9258 | Royal Caribbean Transatlantic Cruise10:38Tour

🚒 Junior Suite Tour on Explorer of the Seas | Room 9258 | Royal Caribbean Transatlantic Cruise

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
Celebrity Reflection Cruise: 19 Surprising Things We Loved!12:38Review

Celebrity Reflection Cruise: 19 Surprising Things We Loved!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
MSC Seashore Aurea Cabin | Full Tour of Room 9036 + Extended Balcony13:10Tour

MSC Seashore Aurea Cabin | Full Tour of Room 9036 + Extended Balcony

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
The trams, the tiles, the vibe - Lisbon delivered #CruiseLife #PortStop1:00Vlog

The trams, the tiles, the vibe - Lisbon delivered #CruiseLife #PortStop

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 780 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Status Matching Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines Loyalty Programs18:11Tips

Status Matching Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines Loyalty Programs

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Curacao Walking Tour while on Celebrity Reflection9:40Vlog

Curacao Walking Tour while on Celebrity Reflection

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 693 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity vs. Royal Caribbean: 28 Surprising Differences You Need to Know!21:07Compare

Celebrity vs. Royal Caribbean: 28 Surprising Differences You Need to Know!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Walking Bonaire’s Cruise Port & Downtown + Golf Cart Tour Highlights!10:15Tips

Walking Bonaire’s Cruise Port & Downtown + Golf Cart Tour Highlights!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Epic Aruba 🌞 Eagle Beach and Horseback Riding Adventures!10:39Tips

Epic Aruba 🌞 Eagle Beach and Horseback Riding Adventures!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 652 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection Inside Cabin Tour | Stateroom 9174 Tour & Review10:36Tour

Celebrity Reflection Inside Cabin Tour | Stateroom 9174 Tour & Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection Ship Tour & Ultimate Guide | Everything You Need to Know Before You Cruise32:38Tour

Celebrity Reflection Ship Tour & Ultimate Guide | Everything You Need to Know Before You Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 29K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Family Emergency: We had to Cancel a Cruise!8:15Vlog

Family Emergency: We had to Cancel a Cruise!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 372 views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
🌴Dominica:  BEST Excursion Ever with Rushing Waterfall Swims and Hot Springs! 🌊13:06Vlog

🌴Dominica: BEST Excursion Ever with Rushing Waterfall Swims and Hot Springs! 🌊

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
Enchantment Room Tour 454011:07Tour

Enchantment Room Tour 4540

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
Puerto Plata Dominican Republic Walking Tour - Our Own Shore Excursion!14:50Tour

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic Walking Tour - Our Own Shore Excursion!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 25K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
πŸ›³οΈ Enchantment of the Seas 2-Bedroom Suite Tour | Room 8052 🚒✨11:20Tour

πŸ›³οΈ Enchantment of the Seas 2-Bedroom Suite Tour | Room 8052 🚒✨

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas: Our Likes and Dislikes after a 9 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise19:16Review

Grandeur of the Seas: Our Likes and Dislikes after a 9 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
+1 more
Old San Juan Free Walking Tour Excursion: Too Good to Be True?10:47Tour

Old San Juan Free Walking Tour Excursion: Too Good to Be True?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
Pack with Me for a 9 Day Cruise: What’s in My Suitcase?19:22Tips

Pack with Me for a 9 Day Cruise: What’s in My Suitcase?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
St. Maarten Catamaran & Snorkeling Adventure | Shore Excursion8:55Tour

St. Maarten Catamaran & Snorkeling Adventure | Shore Excursion

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas Full Ship Tour 202526:50Tour

Grandeur of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 25K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+2 more
Grandeur of the Seas Jr Suite 7650 | Aft Balcony Stateroom Tour8:40Tour

Grandeur of the Seas Jr Suite 7650 | Aft Balcony Stateroom Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Full Ship Tour - Jan 202531:01Tour

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Full Ship Tour - Jan 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas