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 160 of 170 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?
- 202622100%22 of 22100%22 of 22
- 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.
Bring an adapter for European outlets and USB ports.
Request a CPAP machine or special plug needs via the special request form or ask your attendant on the first day.
Use a three-step process: planning, prepping, and packing.
Create a capsule wardrobe with items that all match each other.
Use packing cubes to organize and compress your luggage.
Set aside an outfit for embarkation day to avoid wrinkles.
Compare Norwegian's freestyle dining to Royal's my time dining for smoother seating.
Consider Norwegian for a couple with no kids, Royal for families with young kids or teens.
Videos (160)
24:32TourSerenade of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2025
12:58TourWe’re Back in Haiti: A Day in Labadee | Exploring Royal Caribbean’s Private Beach Paradise
10:09TourNassau Walking Tour: 3 Stops in 3 Hours for $36 | Historical Society, Queen's Staircase & Fort
18:23ReviewIndependence of the Seas: Cruise Highs & Lows – Too Many Kids & a Cabin Leak!
11:03TourSerenade of the Seas: Ultra Spacious Room Tour, Cabin #7504
27:53Independence of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2024
9:43TipsCruise Packing Made Easy: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method | Pack With Me for Your Next Cruise!
1:00VlogHow Fast Can I Get On Board The Ship? #cruise #royalcaribbean #embarkation
12:37ReviewRadiance of the Seas: 20 Likes and Dislikes after a 7 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise
10:19TourHideaway Beach CocoCay 2024 Full Tour!
1:00Cruise Ship Christmas Tree Lighting. A Great Way to Start The Holidays!
8:45TourIndependence of the Seas Jr Suite Room Tour, Room 1656 Deck 10
9:36TourIndependence of the Seas Balcony Room Tour, Cabin 8392
10:12Tips5 Free Things To Do In Bimini, Bahamas: A Full Day Excursion Without Spending a Penny!
29:26TourRadiance of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2024
0:58What Would You Pay For Hideaway Beach at CocoCay?
7:18TipsWhat's in My Bag for a Bahamas Beach Shore Excursion
8:40TourRadiance of the Seas Aft Balcony Cabin Tour - Room 7174
35:51TipsOutfit Planning & Try-on: Pack with Me for 7 Day Bahamas Cruise
13:47ReviewCruise Ship Suites: Are They Worth It? Join us as we review the perks of our Grand Suite
15:59TipsHow to Book a Cruise | Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise with Us
14:50ReviewEnchantment of the Seas: Our likes and Dislikes after a 7 Day Royal Caribbean Cruise
9:19ReviewCosta Maya Shore Excursion: Traditional Maize Cooking Class
21:52TourExperience The Ultimate Adventure In Belize: Cave Tubing And Jungle Exploration!