Cruising With Kristen
🥉Knowledgeable CreatorCruising 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, @TechTrainingWithKristen, 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!
We’ve analysed 168 of 187 videos so far.
Solid sample of Cruising With Kristen's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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- 20236796%64 of 67100%64 of 64
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“Overall, I would love to cruise either of these ships again as the Oasis class is my favorite class of ship.”
“Overall, I'm always excited to take the backstage tour and cannot wait to go again.”
“This one was definitely my favorite.”
“Sophie and I loved it so much she went down it 20 times, and I went down it seven times.”
“we love both lines and cannot wait to sail on either line again”
“I ended up not paying attention to where I was going and I got hit in the head with the corner of the bridge”
“It 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”
“It does make things a bit more cramped with navigation as a trundle bed is situated towards the balcony itself.”
“I'll admit I don't fully understand the program, but from what I've read online, people are very upset with Carnival and the changes they are making.”
“Handicapped cruising can present a whole myriad of challenges.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Cruising With Kristen.
Bring your camera to the main dining room.
Check your activity schedule for bumper car times.
Go to deck 14 to access the North Star, even if the app says 15.
Get to the Schooner Bar more than 20 minutes early for trivia.
Arrive early for shows in the Royal Theater, as they fill up quickly.
Book North Star appointments the night before, but note delays due to weather.
Download your cruise line's app before you leave to manage bookings, check-in, and access loyalty programs.
Update your phone's system and apps before your cruise to ensure compatibility and security.
Videos (168)
9:41TourSeas The Day: Odyssey Of The Seas With Kids!
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4:15TipsCelebrity Cruises Elite Status VS Royal Caribbean's Diamond Status
1:50VlogExclusive: Interview With The Stowaway Piano Player!
4:19CompareSymphony Of The Seas VS Oasis Of The Seas
2:09CompareOcean View Balconies VS Boardwalk View Balconies
3:41TourSymphony Of The Seas Backstage Tour
5:02TipsHow I'm Balancing School & Cruising
4:09ReviewSymphony Of The Seas: Which Shows Are Best?
13:36TourThe Symphony of the Seas: Is This The Ultimate Cruise Experience?
0:49TourParadise Island: Royal Caribbean's Next-Level Cruise Experience Construction Update
2:17TipsCruise Ship Dining Room Tips & Tricks
2:09TipsService Animals At Sea: A Guide
5:22CompareBattle of the Cruise Giants: Oasis Class vs Voyager Class
4:00TipsThe Great Cruise Debate: Ocean vs. River Cruising
6:15TipsCruise Line Status Programs: Are They Worth It?
3:06CompareQuantum Class vs Voyager Class: The Ultimate Cruise Showdown
3:19CompareVoyager Class vs. Freedom Class - The Ultimate Cruise Showdown
4:04CompareQuantum Class vs Freedom Class: The Ultimate Showdown
3:31TipsAccessible Cruising: Setting Sail with Special Needs Support
3:06TipsEmergency Situations While Cruising - What You Need To Know
3:16TipsThe Best Shore Excursion Tips For Cruising