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Cruising With Kristen

Cruising With Kristen

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
169 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon189 Total Videos on YouTube363 subscribers

Cruising With Kristen description on YouTube:

This channel is open to those trying a new line or a new destination for the first time. I do have another channel, @Ctrl+Alt+Kristen specifically for technology. @CruisingWithKristen is specific to cruising. I am not affiliated in any way with any travel company. I'm a regular person who has been on over 30 cruises. I'm open to answering any questions, but I cannot speak for the lines, so anything cruise line specific, please contact the line or your travel agent directly so they can assist you. Opinions here are strictly my own. The wallpaper on this channel is from Carnival Legend. This is a family channel, any inappropriate comments will immediately be reported. If you're selling, spamming, or talking politics on my channel, you're banned! Like what you see? "Subscribe" button for the latest info! "Bon Voyage"! Copyright Kristen Amrein 2026-2027 Do NOT contact for SEO or Marketing as all comments for those two things will be BLOCKED AND REPORTED!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Cruising With Kristen

We’ve analysed 169 of 189 videos so far.

Published
169
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
189
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage89%

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

Annual Activity
Cruising With Kristen’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
    7
  2. 2025
    27
  3. 2024
    32
  4. 2023
    67
  5. 2022
    51
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 Kristen

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Activities
67 mentions
Biggest Critique
Room Service
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble12 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble11 video mentions
Room Service
No strong opinion1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy13 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Suites
A Nibble7 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Top
Activities
Seriously Tasty67 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble15 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
A Nibble43 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble2 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble41 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip33 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble42 video mentions
Value
A Nibble24 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble25 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble14 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble34 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.

Families (Young Kids)
83%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Family Tested
Loved by families with kids

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œOverall, I would love to cruise either of these ships again as the Oasis class is my favorite class of ship.”

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β€œOverall, either cabin is a great great choice, and my family and I cannot wait to stay on an Oasis class ship again.”

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β€œOverall, I'm always excited to take the backstage tour and cannot wait to go again.”

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β€œThis one was definitely my favorite.”

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β€œThank you, Royal Caribbean, for making such a wonderful ship that is now one of my favorite ships.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI ended up not paying attention to where I was going and I got hit in the head with the corner of the bridge”

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β€œAlthough some people may not agree with the changes, I have heard some people taking out their frustrations on the Carnival crew. This is not acceptable since they didn't make the decision about the program changes.”

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β€œI was recently traveling with someone with arthritic knees who needed extra space on the bus.”

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β€œIt was difficult getting in and out as you're riding these huge inner tubes and have no assistance getting in or out of them against a fairly strong current”

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β€œIt does make things a bit more cramped with navigation as a trundle bed is situated towards the balcony itself.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruising With Kristen.

  1. Parents can help kids with the muster station if needed.

  2. Bring your camera to the main dining room for the staff's performances.

  3. Check your activity schedule for bumper car times and other activities.

  4. Get to the Schooner Bar more than 20 minutes early for trivia.

  5. Arrive early for shows in the Royal Theater, as they fill up quickly.

  6. Book North Star appointments the night before, but be aware of potential delays due to weather.

  7. Download your cruise line's app before you leave to manage bookings, check-in, and access loyalty programs.

  8. Update your phone's system and apps before your cruise to ensure compatibility and security.

Videos (169)

#Cruise Short: Coming Friday: Arriving To Your #Cruise Port The Day Before VS The Day Of #Cruise"0:34

#Cruise Short: Coming Friday: Arriving To Your #Cruise Port The Day Before VS The Day Of #Cruise"

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
What Activity Directors Do While On A #Cruise Vacation5:15Tips

What Activity Directors Do While On A #Cruise Vacation

Β· 134 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
+2 more
What To Pack For A Winter, Spring, or Fall #Cruise9:42Tips

What To Pack For A Winter, Spring, or Fall #Cruise

Β· 40 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+12 more
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: A DOUBLE FEATURE Of Videos! #cruise #cruising0:48

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: A DOUBLE FEATURE Of Videos! #cruise #cruising

Β· 251 views Β· 3 years ago
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Disney Cruise Line
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Royal Caribbean Group
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MSC Cruises USA
+6 more
Coming Soon: #Cruise Tip: "What To Pack For A Spring/Fall/Winter #Cruise"0:47

Coming Soon: #Cruise Tip: "What To Pack For A Spring/Fall/Winter #Cruise"

Β· 528 views Β· 3 years ago
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Carnival Cruise Line
TOURING #CRUISE PORT: Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoaCay, Part 110:25Tips

TOURING #CRUISE PORT: Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoaCay, Part 1

Β· 62 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "#PerfectDayAtCocoaCay Review Part 1"0:33

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "#PerfectDayAtCocoaCay Review Part 1"

Β· 60 views Β· 3 years ago
#HappyNewYear 2023!0:46

#HappyNewYear 2023!

Β· 88 views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
#Cruise Port Review: New York City!6:26Tips

#Cruise Port Review: New York City!

Β· 31 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "#Cruise Port Review: New York0:15

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "#Cruise Port Review: New York

Β· 93 views Β· 3 years ago
#Cruise #PortReview: #Florida7:45Tips

#Cruise #PortReview: #Florida

Β· 12 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
+1 more
#Cruise Short: Coming TOMORROW: #PortReview: #Florida0:31

#Cruise Short: Coming TOMORROW: #PortReview: #Florida

Β· 93 views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
+1 more
5K Views!0:33

5K Views!

Β· 37 views Β· 3 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Coming Soon: #PortReview: #Florida0:32

Coming Soon: #PortReview: #Florida

Β· 56 views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Adventure of the Seas
+1 more
#Cruise Port Review: Nassau, Bahamas9:30Tips

#Cruise Port Review: Nassau, Bahamas

Β· 80 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Top FREE Things To Do On A @RoyalCaribbean #Cruise15:46Tips

Top FREE Things To Do On A @RoyalCaribbean #Cruise

Β· 10 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Vision of the Seas
+4 more
Coming Soon: Top FREE Things To Do On A #RoyalCaribbean #Cruise Part 2!0:36

Coming Soon: Top FREE Things To Do On A #RoyalCaribbean #Cruise Part 2!

Β· 191 views Β· 3 years ago
#Cruise Tip: A Beginner's Guide To #Cruise Loyalty Status12:20Tips

#Cruise Tip: A Beginner's Guide To #Cruise Loyalty Status

Β· 45 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
+1 more
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "A Beginner's Guide To #Cruise Loyalty Status0:32

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: "A Beginner's Guide To #Cruise Loyalty Status

Β· 416 views Β· 3 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+3 more
#Cruise Tips: #BlackFriday Sales10:01Tips

#Cruise Tips: #BlackFriday Sales

Β· 5 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: #Cruise #BlackFriday Sales0:26

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: #Cruise #BlackFriday Sales

Β· 46 views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pre-#COVID vs Post-#COVID #Cruising9:44Tips

Pre-#COVID vs Post-#COVID #Cruising

Β· 25 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: #Cruising Pre-#COVID vs Post-#covid0:46

#Cruise Short: Coming Soon: #Cruising Pre-#COVID vs Post-#covid

Β· 65 views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
#Cruise Review: @RoyalCaribbean's "Oasis Of The Seas" & Meet Sophia!23:58Review

#Cruise Review: @RoyalCaribbean's "Oasis Of The Seas" & Meet Sophia!

Β· 581 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas