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Dockside Travel

Dockside Travel

🥈Expert Creator
164 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon189 Total Videos on YouTube6K subscribers

Dockside Travel description on YouTube:

Welcome to Dockside Travel – your go-to channel for cruise vlogs, honest ship reviews, and real travel tips from seasoned cruisers with 20+ years of experience. We’re Kris and Melanie, and we’ve taken over 35 cruises across top cruise lines and destinations from the Caribbean to Europe. Whether you're planning your first voyage or your next big adventure, you're in the right place. Here’s what you’ll find: 🚢 Vlog Series from Wonder of the Seas, Celebrity Beyond, Sky Princess, Celebrity Reflection, Infinity, Liberty of the Seas & more 🛳 Ship Tours deck-by-deck 🏝 Port Guides with practical tips 🍽 Food Tours & Dining Reviews 🎙 Weekly Cruise Chat with news, tips & stories We keep it honest, helpful, and a little bit humorous—because cruising should be fun, and planning it shouldn’t feel like work. 👉 Subscribe and join the Dockside Crew to cruise smarter, explore more, and get the most out of every sailing. New videos every week!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Dockside Travel

We’ve analysed 164 of 189 videos so far.

Published
164
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
189
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage87%

Solid sample of Dockside Travel's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Dockside Travel’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
    28
  2. 2025
    60
  3. 2024
    52
  4. 2023
    25
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
Nightlife
39 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
12 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty43 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty77 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip41 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip7 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty29 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty61 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty39 video mentions
Top
Casino
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty53 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip72 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Solid Strip23 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty27 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty59 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip68 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip154 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip52 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip27 video mentions
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.

Couples
82%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
90%
Loved
Groups
85%
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
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Dockside Travel.

  1. Walk with purpose and know where you're headed before stepping off the gangway.

  2. Use licensed taxis and confirm pricing before getting in.

  3. Stay in main tourist zones unless with a guided tour.

  4. Build in time for a proper sit-down Bohemian lunch.

  5. Leave 90 minutes before all aboard to get back comfortably.

  6. Do your homework before you book Royal Beach Club Nassau

  7. Check your cruise planner early for dynamic pricing.

  8. Check your ship's arrival time and other ships in port that day.

Videos (164)

Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 4 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica.9:01Vlog

Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 4 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

🥈 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 3 - Sea Day Fun!13:20Vlog

Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 3 - Sea Day Fun!

🥈 · 3K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 2 - Bahamas & Lawn Club13:32Vlog

Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 2 - Bahamas & Lawn Club

🥈 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 1 - Embarkation Day11:38Vlog

Celebrity Reflection 2023: Episode 1 - Embarkation Day

🥈 · 9K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Busted on a Cruise Ship: Things that Could Lead to Trouble8:05Tips

Busted on a Cruise Ship: Things that Could Lead to Trouble

🥈 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Positive
First Time Cruising? Here's Why Celebrity Might Be Your Best Bet10:54Review

First Time Cruising? Here's Why Celebrity Might Be Your Best Bet

🥈 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Grand Cayman: Seven Mile Beach & Cruise Port Tour8:35Tips

Grand Cayman: Seven Mile Beach & Cruise Port Tour

🥈 · 65K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Packing List: 20 Items We Regret Not Owning Earlier9:04Tips

Cruise Packing List: 20 Items We Regret Not Owning Earlier

🥈 · 56K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Top 10 Cruise Embarkation Day Mistakes11:36Tips

Top 10 Cruise Embarkation Day Mistakes

🥈 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Ultimate Cruise Ship Bars Guide: Sip, Socialize, and Sail Away - Short/Trailer #cruise #barcrawl1:00

Ultimate Cruise Ship Bars Guide: Sip, Socialize, and Sail Away - Short/Trailer #cruise #barcrawl

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Cozumel Mexico Best Tips: Chankanaab Park & Cruise Port Tour12:17Tips

Cozumel Mexico Best Tips: Chankanaab Park & Cruise Port Tour

🥈 · 106K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
Ultimate Cruise Activities: 50 for 50 Challenge9:45Tips

Ultimate Cruise Activities: 50 for 50 Challenge

🥈 · 944 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Planning a Cruise: 10 Essential Tips20:21Tips

Planning a Cruise: 10 Essential Tips

🥈 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Cruise with Confidence: 10 Drink Package Mistakes to Avoid13:03Tips

Cruise with Confidence: 10 Drink Package Mistakes to Avoid

🥈 · 21K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Top 10 Things To Do On A Cruise: Celebrity Reflection16:30Tips

Top 10 Things To Do On A Cruise: Celebrity Reflection

🥈 · 33K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #1: Tales From the Ship0:51

Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #1: Tales From the Ship

· 254 views · 2 years ago
Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #2: Celebrity Reflection 2023 Series1:00

Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #2: Celebrity Reflection 2023 Series

· 261 views · 2 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #3 Adventure at Sea1:00

Dockside Travel | Cruise Ship Tips & Reviews | Intro #3 Adventure at Sea

· 250 views · 2 years ago
Celebrity Reflection: Full Walkthrough Tour of the Lawn Club And Alcoves5:30Tour

Celebrity Reflection: Full Walkthrough Tour of the Lawn Club And Alcoves

🥈 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection Full Ship Walkthrough 2023 4K26:12Tour

Celebrity Reflection Full Ship Walkthrough 2023 4K

🥈 · 27K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Reflection