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Cruising with Kim and Jen

Cruising with Kim and Jen

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Kim & Jen
534 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon799 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 534 of 799 videos so far.

Published
534
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
799
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage67%

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
    62
  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
35 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
7 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty36 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Tasty24 video mentions
Top
Room Service
A Nibble2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip48 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty35 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty10 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty27 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty63 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty48 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip54 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty58 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip57 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown7 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
84%
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
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
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.

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The Watch-outs

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

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

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

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this is our first coasta Maya Port day that we did not enjoy

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I would say any port that you have to Tender which means that you're getting off your ship you're getting on a small little boat to go over to get off at the Port I would say is an accessibility nightmare

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Pro Tips From Creators

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

  1. Book a day pass to a hotel if you want a better beach experience.

  2. Consider booking a cabana if you have several people going with you.

  3. Use the tram back to the port for convenience after a day in the sun.

  4. Don't miss the Sunset Bar at night for a comfortable hangout area.

  5. Use the handwashing stations at the buffet for hygiene.

  6. Check out the rooftop at night for movies and a comfortable atmosphere.

  7. Arrive at your pre-selected boarding time.

  8. Give your luggage to the porter for easy handling.

Videos (534)

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas #cruiselife  #cruise #travel  @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd13:59Tour

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas #cruiselife #cruise #travel @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 376 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Cruise tips, adventures, precruise vacation@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:08

Cruise tips, adventures, precruise vacation@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 115 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean mega ship. Follow us to tour the ship and food@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:07

Royal Caribbean mega ship. Follow us to tour the ship and food@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas- MUST see food selections before you go !13:53Tips

Wonder of the Seas- MUST see food selections before you go !

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
St Kitts MOST amazing cruise excursion Looks like Hawaii!!!0:55

St Kitts MOST amazing cruise excursion Looks like Hawaii!!!

· 323 views · 2 years ago
8 Must know for First Time cruiser #cruisetravel #cruise #cruiseship #travel #cruisetime7:26Tips

8 Must know for First Time cruiser #cruisetravel #cruise #cruiseship #travel #cruisetime

· 90 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
WOW things you can request from your cabin steward no charge0:44Tips

WOW things you can request from your cabin steward no charge

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Caribbean Cruise Ports@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:18

Caribbean Cruise Ports@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 216 views · 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean cruise perfect aqua water excursion - St. John@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:06

Royal Caribbean cruise perfect aqua water excursion - St. John@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 375 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
St Maarten Port@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:08

St Maarten Port@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 987 views · 2 years ago
Carnival Dream Ship@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd13:00Review

Carnival Dream Ship@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Fun on 2 Cruise ships@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:38

Fun on 2 Cruise ships@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 70 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
+1 more
Carnival Dream fun@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:10

Carnival Dream fun@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 79 views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Barbados, Silver Moon Catamarans@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:13

Barbados, Silver Moon Catamarans@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 571 views · 2 years ago
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Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Moon
Carnival Bahama “Budget” private island #cruiselife #cruise #beach #travel ​⁠6:56Review

Carnival Bahama “Budget” private island #cruiselife #cruise #beach #travel ​⁠

· 462 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Mr Sanchos, Cozumel  best cruise excursion@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

Mr Sanchos, Cozumel best cruise excursion@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Freeport Bahamas #vacation #cruise #cruiselife #bahamas  #travel @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd6:22Tips

Freeport Bahamas #vacation #cruise #cruiselife #bahamas #travel @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 140 views · 2 years ago
Very Critical
St Lucia@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:14

St Lucia@Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 264 views · 2 years ago
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Royal Caribbean Group
2023 Nassau OLD port + Atlantis casino without Day pass  #cruise #vacation #cruiselife ​⁠#Bahamas8:10Tips

2023 Nassau OLD port + Atlantis casino without Day pass #cruise #vacation #cruiselife ​⁠#Bahamas

· 214 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Dream Key West#shorts #cruiselife #cruise @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd0:56

Carnival Dream Key West#shorts #cruiselife #cruise @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 139 views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Key West  #carnivalcruiseline #cruise #cruisetips #vacation #cruiselife #dream #keywest #vacayvibes0:32

Key West #carnivalcruiseline #cruise #cruisetips #vacation #cruiselife #dream #keywest #vacayvibes

· 97 views · 2 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival cruise port Key West #cruise #cruiselife #travel #excursion @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd8:13Review

Carnival cruise port Key West #cruise #cruiselife #travel #excursion @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd

· 253 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
First time cruiser info #cruise #cruiselife #travel #vacation @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd in15:07Tips

First time cruiser info #cruise #cruiselife #travel #vacation @Cruisingwithkimandjen-rt3rd in

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Tips for FIRST or NEW cruisers #cruise #cruiseship #travelblogger11:02Tips

Tips for FIRST or NEW cruisers #cruise #cruiseship #travelblogger

· 237 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive