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Cruising with John

Cruising with John

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by John
126 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon152 Total Videos on YouTube77K subscribers

Cruising with John description on YouTube:

I have been cruising for over 25 years and am here to help potential cruisers, new and existing cruisers enjoy their experience. Plus of course, not make the same mistakes that I did. If there is anything cruise related that you would like advice and information on, let me know and i will try and upload a video. Simply SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and RING THE NOTIFICATION BELL to help my channel. So what are you waiting for.........

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruising with John

We’ve analysed 126 of 152 videos so far.

Published
126
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
152
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage83%

Solid sample of Cruising with John's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruising with John’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
    2
  2. 2025
    17
  3. 2024
    39
  4. 2023
    95
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruising with John

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Nightlife
5 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
4 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble3 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy6 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble22 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble18 video mentions
Suites
No strong opinion5 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top
Casino
No strong opinion5 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Barely Crispy9 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble3 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Barely Crispy8 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble21 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble31 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip48 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble21 video mentions
Value
A Nibble14 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble19 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion4 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip10 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
Solo Travelers
74%
Great fit
Couples
65%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œI just wanted to pop on and say a huge thank you to all of well all of you for supporting my YouTube channel and Facebook group”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œcongratulations Bo cing King you fill the big ideas and we think you and all your friends have done a grand job”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œcan't beat the Caribbean for their weather on the floor”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œhad a fantastic day haven't we had sweet brilliant really enjoyed it”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œI would highly recommend it it was such fun really really good”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John
The Watch-outs

β€œSo, we're currently on the NCL breakaway and we've had to turn around because somebody's gone overboard.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œI've really had enough of it it tasted vile”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œwill I ever buy this renew again no certainly not”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œwe were scammed yes well I never thought that I would fall for something like this”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

β€œ37 cruises I've done and this is the first time this has ever happened. Awful.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertCruising with John

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruising with John.

  1. Visit in off-peak seasons (spring or fall) for a more relaxed experience.

  2. Wear correct clothing and footwear for damp and uneven surfaces.

  3. Check with cave's official site or tour operators for special accommodations if needed.

  4. Populate coat hangers with clothing or use a shoelace to stop them banging together.

  5. Bring a European plug adapter for the hair dryer.

  6. If you suffer from motion sickness, choose a cabin center of the ship and low down.

  7. Bring a USB charger since there are no USB sockets above the desk.

  8. Note that movies and room service have additional charges.

Videos (126)

Cruising with John - Happy Christmas to you all.1:53Vlog

Cruising with John - Happy Christmas to you all.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 27K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
P&O Tour - Caves of Mira de Aire23:47Tour

P&O Tour - Caves of Mira de Aire

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 74K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P&O Britannia Inside Stateroom B7166:26Tour

P&O Britannia Inside Stateroom B716

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
NCL Breakaway - Inside Stateroom 51576:22Tour

NCL Breakaway - Inside Stateroom 5157

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Man overboard on the NCL Breakaway2:10Vlog

Man overboard on the NCL Breakaway

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Very Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Marella Tikki Party Boat Excursion20:32Tour

Marella Tikki Party Boat Excursion

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Barbados Beauty & Harbour Lights | P&O Britannia22:28Vlog

Barbados Beauty & Harbour Lights | P&O Britannia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Death in Paradise - Marella Ship Organised Tour30:22Tour

Death in Paradise - Marella Ship Organised Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 168K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Tui Dreamliner - Premium Economy flight8:12Review

Tui Dreamliner - Premium Economy flight

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 15K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Deck 15 Forward Stateroom A218 Complete Walkthrough4:53Tour

Deck 15 Forward Stateroom A218 Complete Walkthrough

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Marella Discovery - Cocktails and Coconuts. Day one and two.36:30Vlog

Marella Discovery - Cocktails and Coconuts. Day one and two.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 18K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Discovery
Birmingham Airport to Barbados - Marella and P&O Cruises from Barbados and what to expect.25:24Tips

Birmingham Airport to Barbados - Marella and P&O Cruises from Barbados and what to expect.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Take A Peek Inside Marella Discovery Stateroom 3041 - Full Room Tour!9:39Tour

Take A Peek Inside Marella Discovery Stateroom 3041 - Full Room Tour!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Discovery
Simplified Barbados Immigration Form Guide - No Photo Upload Required! Easy Step-by-step Tutorial!6:19Tips

Simplified Barbados Immigration Form Guide - No Photo Upload Required! Easy Step-by-step Tutorial!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 38K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Stateroom 8114 On The Iona Cruise Ship - Ultimate Room Tour With Muster Video!20:07Tour

Stateroom 8114 On The Iona Cruise Ship - Ultimate Room Tour With Muster Video!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
+1 more
Barcelona - Las Ramblas and La Boqueria Market11:41Vlog

Barcelona - Las Ramblas and La Boqueria Market

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 29K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P&O Arvia - Wallace and Gromit All Hands On Deck22:50Tour

P&O Arvia - Wallace and Gromit All Hands On Deck

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
Embarkation Day - Ocean Terminal at Southampton9:32Tips

Embarkation Day - Ocean Terminal at Southampton

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 59K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
P&O Iona and Arvia - Launderettes0:39Tips

P&O Iona and Arvia - Launderettes

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
A taste of Marella - What to expect on a Marella Cruise Ship0:27

A taste of Marella - What to expect on a Marella Cruise Ship

Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Voyager - Barbados and Harbour Lights12:53Vlog

Marella Voyager - Barbados and Harbour Lights

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 34K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
Room 8307 - Conservatory Suite on the P&O Arvia and P&O Iona10:42Tour

Room 8307 - Conservatory Suite on the P&O Arvia and P&O Iona

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
Marella Voyager -Β St Lucia Pigeon Island7:48Vlog

Marella Voyager -Β St Lucia Pigeon Island

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Voyager
Grenada - Grand Anse Beach23:07Vlog

Grenada - Grand Anse Beach

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive