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Cruising with Kim and Jen

Cruising with Kim and Jen

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Kim & Jen
539 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon820 Total Videos on YouTube2K subscribers

Cruising with Kim and Jen description on YouTube:

WE are NOT travel agents | We are NURSES & FRIENDS for 30 Yrs 👋Met on the night shift NICU/ LABOR delivery floor. LOTS in common & became fast friends!! We Both were TEENAGE moms, DISNEY obsessed and motto: FAMILY FIRST! ✅HOW did we get here? Kids are grown & Grandkids growing up 😕BOTH of us had life changes and became SINGLE MOMs late in life 🤷‍♀️ What are we gonna do 🤔 💰BOTH WORK Full Time 🏖️ Decision: TRAVEL NOW tomorrow is a not guarantee ❤️CRUISED years ago with husbands and kids but so much had changed 😳LEARNING curve was HUGE trying to figure travel on single incomes 🥰We started our YouTube to help others to hopefully help avoid the painful lessons learned the hard way 👯 We are happy to share our success, fun, AND fails with you 🙏Please SUBSCRIBE for TIPS on how to save money- laughs- stretch your cruise “budget” 🛳️ REVIEWS on Mega, Mod, small size Cruise Ships- Cabins styles 🏖️Port & Excursion reviews & pre-cruise hotel videos

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Cruising with Kim and Jen

We’ve analysed 539 of 820 videos so far.

Published
539
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
820
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage66%

Solid sample of Cruising with Kim and Jen's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Cruising with Kim and Jen’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    68
  2. 2025
    255
  3. 2024
    269
  4. 2023
    196
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Shows
37 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
9 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty36 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Tasty25 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip48 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty37 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty26 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty66 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip50 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip57 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip60 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip58 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip68 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Mild Gripe9 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble14 video mentions
Accessibility
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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 methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Best Match
Solo Travelers
90%
Loved
Couples
82%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
85%
Loved
Groups
83%
Loved
Adults-Only
83%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

So, is this a great ship for kids? 1,000% yes.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

to us, it's hands down the best.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

I give it, you know, more than a 10, you know. So, out of 10 is what we would, you know, strive for.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

This is the best one we've ever been to. I mean, hands down. I mean, and and we do love Royal Caribbean, you know, perfect day. Okay. But but this is over the top.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

It's been a really great day. It's like at one point we just said, "Oh my gosh, this is everything. This is just this is vacation, beach, pool, whatever goals.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen
The Watch-outs

The buffet... it's chaotic. It's disorganized. They don't have ice. No ice machines. None of the ice machines work.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

we were done about an hour we weren't in a good mood nope we were checked out it's like we're over it

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

It was chaos. It was chaos because the area was um kind of small and it wasn't really enough room for all these people.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

Well, because there's a smell in here, a very potent perfumey perfume.

🥉KnowledgeableCruising with Kim and Jen

Our cruise was terrible. We didn't know that blah blah blah. We didn't know the ship was old.

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruising with Kim and Jen.

  1. Plan for limited free seating; bring your own towels, blankets, or tents if you don't want to pay for chairs.

  2. Be aware that the island tram is not a 'riding tour'; you must get off at specific stops and cannot stay on to view the whole island without paying for a formal tour.

  3. Come with an open mind regarding the layout and service style.

  4. Be prepared for a 'pocketed' ship layout with many dead ends.

  5. If you have sensory sensitivities, be aware the buffet and certain areas can be overstimulating.

  6. Check your dining reservation details carefully as they may differ from your card.

  7. Do everything online ahead of time to save time.

  8. Keep your identification, boarding pass, and passport out because you will need to show them multiple times.

Videos (539)

Carnival Celebration here we come Aug 12@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

Carnival Celebration here we come Aug 12@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 98 views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
Carnival celebration fun#shortsvideo @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:07

Carnival celebration fun#shortsvideo @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 72 views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
What is NOT included@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:59Tips

What is NOT included@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Saint Kitts excursion #travel #caribbean #cruiselife @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd9:05Tour

Saint Kitts excursion #travel #caribbean #cruiselife @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
St Lucia port. catamaran excursion to Pitons. Subscribe for video@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:11

St Lucia port. catamaran excursion to Pitons. Subscribe for video@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 641 views · 2 years ago
Saint Lucia’s BEST cruise excursion - Catamaran to Pitons #travel #cruise #travel #caribbean6:31Review

Saint Lucia’s BEST cruise excursion - Catamaran to Pitons #travel #cruise #travel #caribbean

· 489 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Voyager of the Seas
Wonder of the seas@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruiseship #travel0:13

Wonder of the seas@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruiseship #travel

· 127 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean parade on Wonder of Seas@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:10

Royal Caribbean parade on Wonder of Seas@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 875 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
Living best life info@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruise #travel0:04

Living best life info@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruise #travel

· 130 views · 2 years ago
Cruising to St Croix@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:08

Cruising to St Croix@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 175 views · 2 years ago
Cruise tips on ships and excursions@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:29

Cruise tips on ships and excursions@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
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Carnival Cruise Line
Wonder of the Seas- Mega ship restaurant Mason Jar@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:07

Wonder of the Seas- Mega ship restaurant Mason Jar@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 550 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Mr Sanchos Cozumel excursion #cruiselife #cruise #mexico @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd6:09Review

Mr Sanchos Cozumel excursion #cruiselife #cruise #mexico @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
St Maarten excursion “Budget” port.  One negative and one positive review​⁠.  #cruiseship9:49Review

St Maarten excursion “Budget” port. One negative and one positive review​⁠. #cruiseship

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
St Lucia by catamaran excursion@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruiseship #cruise0:15

St Lucia by catamaran excursion@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd #cruiseship #cruise

· 1K views · 2 years ago
St Maarten cruise port is our favorite port in the Caribbean@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

St Maarten cruise port is our favorite port in the Caribbean@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 789 views · 2 years ago
Carnival celebration follow our adventure in August@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:09

Carnival celebration follow our adventure in August@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 253 views · 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
St Maarten don’t miss this port@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:10

St Maarten don’t miss this port@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Disneyworld Perfect pre cruise day!! #epcot #foodandwinefestival0:18

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Disneyworld Perfect pre cruise day!! #epcot #foodandwinefestival

· 197 views · 2 years ago
Girls Cruise Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize on Carnival Dream @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:09

Girls Cruise Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize on Carnival Dream @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Cruise Hacks@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:07

Cruise Hacks@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Cruise tip - Disneyworld Christmas Party not just for kids@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

Cruise tip - Disneyworld Christmas Party not just for kids@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 146 views · 2 years ago
Disneyworld on Budget pre cruise stay - mini vaca before #vacation #disney #cruiselife#cruise ​⁠6:08Tips

Disneyworld on Budget pre cruise stay - mini vaca before #vacation #disney #cruiselife#cruise ​⁠

· 40 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Magic
Pre-cruise Disneyworld!!Storybook Dining with Snow White and Dwarfs@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

Pre-cruise Disneyworld!!Storybook Dining with Snow White and Dwarfs@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 504 views · 2 years ago