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Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel

Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
640 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon889 Total Videos on YouTube6K subscribers

Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel description on YouTube:

We are just a married couple with an addiction..a cruising addiction. 🚒 Come along as we share our experiences along providing helpful tips to make your cruise vacation better and easier.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel

We’ve analysed 640 of 889 videos so far.

Published
640
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
889
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage72%

Comprehensive read on Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel’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
    39
  2. 2025
    110
  3. 2024
    83
  4. 2023
    50
  5. 2022
    68
  6. 2021
    156
  7. 2020
    48
  8. 2019
    126
  9. 2018
    118
  10. 2017
    5
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years Β· 4 earlier years not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
71 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
6 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty71 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip47 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble61 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip7 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty102 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip83 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty80 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip93 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip88 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip35 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip127 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip95 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty319 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble109 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip130 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown6 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip73 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.

Couples
82%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
78%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
77%
Great fit
Best Match
Groups
86%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œI saw this and I immediately thought of Half Moon Cay with this bathing suit because of the blues in it. And I actually absolutely love this suit.”

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β€œFirst time at lunch and it was delicious.”

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β€œOne of my favorites, the spellbound. That's a mustsea if it's on your ship.”

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β€œIt's almost golden hour. You can almost see the way the light is hitting off the ships in front of us and uh I guess we got to go home tomorrow, but we really don't want to.”

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β€œThis whole beach area highly recommend.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œmy mother passed away it was a crazy two months of doctors tests hospitals”

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β€œIt's the worst theater setup. Yes, thank god they're not doing it anymore. Let's just say that.”

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β€œCheck out the line behind us, or actually in front of us, I should say.”

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β€œthis is my first Christmas without her and it it affected me a lot more than I thought it was”

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β€œwe've been recently getting like the pre-made like the Tyson and the Purdue especially Tyson the last few times they've been horrible and they're expensive too”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Dave & Brandy's Excursions Travel.

  1. Order oversized shirts for comfort if you want room to breathe in warm climates.

  2. Check in for dining via the app under food and beverage to see wait times.

  3. Check out Cherry on Top for affordable ice cream sandwiches.

  4. Visit the Dutch Pancake House for breakfast near the port.

  5. Try the Aruba Arriva drink on the sunset catamaran.

  6. Go to deck five forward on port side for a quiet spot with padded loungers.

  7. Get an interior cabin to save money while still enjoying Havana area amenities.

  8. Get a reservation for Bonsai Tempanyaki as it fills up quick.

Videos (640)

Carnival Sunrise Sneak Peek vlog26:45Vlog

Carnival Sunrise Sneak Peek vlog

Β· 4K views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Sunrise
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 19 | 201921:08Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 19 | 2019

Β· 206 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
What is in our cruise bags?13:51Tips

What is in our cruise bags?

Β· 252 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 18 | 201916:29Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 18 | 2019

Β· 132 views Β· 7 years ago
Positive
Is Faster to the Fun worth it?15:48Tips

Is Faster to the Fun worth it?

Β· 1K views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 17 | 201913:03Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 17 | 2019

Β· 140 views Β· 7 years ago
Positive
Port Talk - St. John NB, Canada13:40Vlog

Port Talk - St. John NB, Canada

Β· 263 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Tips for First time cruisers14:41Tips

Tips for First time cruisers

Β· 441 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Horizon
βš“Top 5 Reasons Why We Love Cruising!βš“10:01Tips

βš“Top 5 Reasons Why We Love Cruising!βš“

Β· 282 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Port Talk - Nassau11:56Tips

Port Talk - Nassau

Β· 203 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Splendor
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 13 | 201910:13Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 13 | 2019

Β· 148 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Port Talk - Grand Cayman12:58Tips

Port Talk - Grand Cayman

Β· 359 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 12 | 201920:51Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 12 | 2019

Β· 158 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Port Talk -  Bermuda14:57Tips

Port Talk - Bermuda

Β· 300 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
What did I think about...Wish?5:55

What did I think about...Wish?

Β· 210 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Port Talk - Key West7:30Tips

Port Talk - Key West

Β· 258 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 10 | 201914:29Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 10 | 2019

Β· 213 views Β· 7 years ago
Positive
βš“15 notable items that might make your cruise betterβš“14:20Tips

βš“15 notable items that might make your cruise betterβš“

Β· 387 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 8 | 201915:43Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 8 | 2019

Β· 153 views Β· 7 years ago
Positive
Port Talk - Grand Turk9:00Tips

Port Talk - Grand Turk

Β· 342 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Port Talk - Half Moon Cay10:28Review

Port Talk - Half Moon Cay

Β· 514 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Is the CHEERS! package for you?15:27Tips

Is the CHEERS! package for you?

Β· 836 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions  | Ep. 6 | 201911:39Vlog

In the Week of Dave & Brandy's Excursions | Ep. 6 | 2019

Β· 138 views Β· 7 years ago
Positive
Our past history of cruising and what's in store for the future!43:38Vlog

Our past history of cruising and what's in store for the future!

Β· 312 views Β· 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras