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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)

One day in Lisbon Portugal: Our Highlights and Review!12:11Vlog

One day in Lisbon Portugal: Our Highlights and Review!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 821 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What is Royal Caribbean's Key Program? Is it Worth the Price?15:03Tips

What is Royal Caribbean's Key Program? Is it Worth the Price?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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First Time Cruise Tips: 13 Mistakes New Cruisers Often Make15:22Tips

First Time Cruise Tips: 13 Mistakes New Cruisers Often Make

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 563 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Lighthouses and Lobster: Portland Maine Shore Excursion12:28Tour

Lighthouses and Lobster: Portland Maine Shore Excursion

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 996 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Portland Maine Walking Shore Excursions: Choose a tour or walk it yourself!13:20Tips

Portland Maine Walking Shore Excursions: Choose a tour or walk it yourself!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
10 Reasons Transatlantic Cruising Is Amazing - Our Experiences on Jewel and Odyssey of the Seas13:02Tips

10 Reasons Transatlantic Cruising Is Amazing - Our Experiences on Jewel and Odyssey of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
+3 more
Malaga City Tour Shore Excursion | Odyssey of the Seas Transatlantic Cruise11:58Tour

Malaga City Tour Shore Excursion | Odyssey of the Seas Transatlantic Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 783 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
10 Money Saving Tips When Booking A Cruise13:05Tips

10 Money Saving Tips When Booking A Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 426 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+2 more
Rome Excursion Day 2: History, Culture, and Food Adventures19:23Vlog

Rome Excursion Day 2: History, Culture, and Food Adventures

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 490 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Towel Animal Extreme!  #cruiseship #towelanimal #shorts0:37

Towel Animal Extreme! #cruiseship #towelanimal #shorts

Β· 363 views Β· 2 years ago
Cruise Ship Laundry: How We Kept it Clean on Odyssey of the Seas8:10Tips

Cruise Ship Laundry: How We Kept it Clean on Odyssey of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Our Top 12 Surprises on Odyssey of the Seas14:32Review

Our Top 12 Surprises on Odyssey of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Exploring Rome After Our Cruise | Trevi Fountain, Gelato & Unexpected Sights!12:41Vlog

Exploring Rome After Our Cruise | Trevi Fountain, Gelato & Unexpected Sights!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 456 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
How We Saved $1500 On Our Upcoming Cruises This Week!11:47Tips

How We Saved $1500 On Our Upcoming Cruises This Week!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 764 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Rating the Royal Caribbean Ships by Class30:58Compare

Rating the Royal Caribbean Ships by Class

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 356 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Icon of the Seas
The Best of Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion - We visited both cities in 10 hours - Our Thoughts14:32Tour

The Best of Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion - We visited both cities in 10 hours - Our Thoughts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Ship Port Day at Ponta Delgada, Azores: An Amazing Shore Excursion on our Own17:07Vlog

Ship Port Day at Ponta Delgada, Azores: An Amazing Shore Excursion on our Own

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Ship Port Day in Cartagena, Spain10:57Vlog

Ship Port Day in Cartagena, Spain

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Odyssey of the Seas
CRUISE PACKING TIPS FOR MEN | Packing for a Transatlantic Cruise with a Men's Packing List13:30Tips

CRUISE PACKING TIPS FOR MEN | Packing for a Transatlantic Cruise with a Men's Packing List

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Odyssey of the Seas Full Ship Tour: Better, Bigger and More Fun Than We Expected!29:41Tour

Odyssey of the Seas Full Ship Tour: Better, Bigger and More Fun Than We Expected!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas Balcony Room Tour Stateroom 12574 - April 202413:10Tour

Odyssey of the Seas Balcony Room Tour Stateroom 12574 - April 2024

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group logo
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Our Top 6 Tips for Remote Working while Onboard a Cruise Ship16:38Tips

Our Top 6 Tips for Remote Working while Onboard a Cruise Ship

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