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)
29:02VlogCozumel Shore Excursion: Exploring by Jeep
27:21TourEnchantment of the Seas Full Ship Tour 2024
10:44TourEnchantment of the Seas: Grand Suite Tour - Room 8034
14:27ReviewUtopia of the Seas: Our Review of the 4 Big Shows
7:41VlogUpdate On Hurricane Helene Delay: Enchantment of the Seas
20:46TourExploring Perfect Day at CocoCay: A Walking Tour
18:47VlogHurricane Helene Delays: Our Cruise Adventure Takes a Twist!
32:02Pack with Me for 7 Day Caribbean Cruise
15:48ReviewUtopia of the Seas: Our Likes and Dislikes
11:44VlogNassau Revamped! Exploring the Bahamas' Stunning New Cruise Port and Walkable Beach
35:42TourUtopia of the Seas Full Ship Tour
8:40TourUtopia of the Seas Room Tour: Inside Interior Room 8671
0:51Perfect Day at CocoCay
9:13TipsTipping on a Cruise Ship: Here is What We Do!
0:58Utopia of the Seas Nightlife - The Biggest Weekend at Sea!
13:18TipsHow We Cruise for Free: Travel Credit Card Points
20:54VlogUnveiling our Cruise Calendar: From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
14:55Tips15 Things I Always Pack for EVERY Cruise
12:11VlogOne day in Lisbon Portugal: Our Highlights and Review!
15:03TipsWhat is Royal Caribbean's Key Program? Is it Worth the Price?
15:22TipsFirst Time Cruise Tips: 13 Mistakes New Cruisers Often Make
12:28TourLighthouses and Lobster: Portland Maine Shore Excursion
13:20TipsPortland Maine Walking Shore Excursions: Choose a tour or walk it yourself!
13:02Tips10 Reasons Transatlantic Cruising Is Amazing - Our Experiences on Jewel and Odyssey of the Seas
