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Eldon's Excursions

Eldon's Excursions

✨Casual Creator
272 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon692 Total Videos on YouTube8K subscribers

Eldon's Excursions description on YouTube:

Hey, I'm Eldon! I vlog my journey as I explore theme parks, cruises, hidden gems, and fun adventuresβ€”especially around California and beyond. Whether it's a major destination or a small local attraction, I love sharing honest updates, tips, and experiences to help you discover your next adventure. If you enjoy travel, theme parks, cruises, and exploring fun places, I'd love to have you along for the ride. Subscribe and let me know where you'd like me to visit next! Be sure to follow me on Instagram, where I share behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and updates you won't always see on YouTube. @eldons_excursions πŸ“§ Email: eldon.powles@yahoo.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Eldon's Excursions

We’ve analysed 272 of 692 videos so far.

Published
272
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
692
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage39%

Solid sample of Eldon's Excursions 's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Eldon's Excursions ’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
    56
  2. 2025
    205
  3. 2024
    173
  4. 2023
    142
  5. 2022
    72
  6. 2021
    23
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
45 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty28 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip47 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip9 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble15 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty45 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty20 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty43 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble23 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty38 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip13 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip106 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty186 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip76 video mentions
Value
A Nibble99 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion45 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip52 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.

Solo Travelers
75%
Great fit
Couples
80%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
84%
Loved
Groups
81%
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
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œDrop Tower was amazing. That was scary but fun. I actually would go again. I think I'd go again.”

β€œI definitely recommend if you guys are going to cruise on Celebrity, definitely try this out.”

β€œThis is the best short ribs I've ever had on a cruise ship.”

β€œThat was one of the best parties I've ever been to on a cruise ship.”

β€œDefinitely book this excursion. It is a lot of fun.”

The Watch-outs

β€œI just talked to Diana and I guess it's taking them almost two hour. Well, yeah, almost two hours to leave the ship because of the water taxis.”

β€œThe worst service I've ever had on a cruise ship.”

β€œoh my gosh the service is horrible”

β€œthe service on the ship is horrible”

β€œI know man freaking now I know not to go on Indiana Jones that was that was horrible I didn't get on the ride and I got cut off”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Eldon's Excursions .

  1. Calico Ghost Town is dog friendly, so you can have the dog on a leash.

  2. If you want to visit the mines, be aware that the Maggie mine is the only one safe for the public to enter.

  3. If something doesn't feel right jump out. Jump out of it as soon as you can. Have some respect for yourself.

  4. When someone says, 'Hey, be there at 4:00.' Be there at 3:45. It's all part of growing up and making changes.

  5. If you record anything on your glasses, make sure that you have the strap and do not use your phones.

  6. Buy the food pass through your home park website if you're having issues with the app.

  7. Use your season pass discount when purchasing merchandise.

  8. Visit Skomas restaurant for a date night with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Videos (272)

Ruby Princess Coastal Group cruise, Day-2 at sea. Silent disco and Skywalkers night club38:14Vlog

Ruby Princess Coastal Group cruise, Day-2 at sea. Silent disco and Skywalkers night club

Β· 5K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Boarding the Ruby Princess out of San Francisco. Day-1 of our 7-day Coastal cruise!48:00Vlog

Boarding the Ruby Princess out of San Francisco. Day-1 of our 7-day Coastal cruise!

Β· 20K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
My first time experiencing Northern California's Renaissance Fair in Casa de fruta.28:13Vlog

My first time experiencing Northern California's Renaissance Fair in Casa de fruta.

Β· 6K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
πŸ… Live! It's the final countdown to Embarkation!6:32:09Vlog

πŸ… Live! It's the final countdown to Embarkation!

Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
FEAR OVERLOAD Scream Park Newark, Bay Area. My full experience!19:26Vlog

FEAR OVERLOAD Scream Park Newark, Bay Area. My full experience!

Β· 3K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
A night out in San Francisco. Smugglers Cove and Top Dog Berkeley. A very goofy night πŸ˜…16:55Vlog

A night out in San Francisco. Smugglers Cove and Top Dog Berkeley. A very goofy night πŸ˜…

Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Is the Princess packages worth it? πŸ€” My personal experience cruising without a package.8:45Review

Is the Princess packages worth it? πŸ€” My personal experience cruising without a package.

Β· 3K views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-12. Disembarking the Ruby Princess in San Francisco27:11Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-12. Disembarking the Ruby Princess in San Francisco

Β· 5K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-11. Saying our final goodbyes πŸ˜”27:23Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-11. Saying our final goodbyes πŸ˜”

Β· 3K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-10. Helicopter rescue mission on the Ruby!36:40Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan cruise, Day-10. Helicopter rescue mission on the Ruby!

Β· 8K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
+2 more
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-9. Prince Rupert, Canada. I got my maple syrup!!44:38Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-9. Prince Rupert, Canada. I got my maple syrup!!

Β· 6K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
+1 more
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-8. Creek Street Ketchikan, a disappointing water taxi experience1:00:48Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-8. Creek Street Ketchikan, a disappointing water taxi experience

Β· 6K views Β· 9 months ago
Critical
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+3 more
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-7. Endicott Arm, Alaska! Plus, I got a free ship model!47:28Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-7. Endicott Arm, Alaska! Plus, I got a free ship model!

Β· 6K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-6. Juneau Alaska, my FULL Alaska experience!!1:04:00Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-6. Juneau Alaska, my FULL Alaska experience!!

Β· 6K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-5. White Pass & Yukon Route Skagway50:50Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-5. White Pass & Yukon Route Skagway

Β· 8K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+2 more
When the ships horn catches you off guard πŸ’€ #Princesscruises ##rubyprincess0:17

When the ships horn catches you off guard πŸ’€ #Princesscruises ##rubyprincess

Β· 5K views Β· 10 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-4 at Sea. First sign of whales!! Plus, singles night!23:53Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-4 at Sea. First sign of whales!! Plus, singles night!

Β· 7K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-3 at Sea. My full Good Spirits experience with Johnson!!48:34Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-3 at Sea. My full Good Spirits experience with Johnson!!

Β· 9K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-2 at Sea. Reuniting with old friends!49:58Vlog

Ruby Princess Alaskan Cruise, Day-2 at Sea. Reuniting with old friends!

Β· 16K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+3 more
Boarding the Ruby Princess out of San Francisco! Day-1 on the Alaskan Cruise!32:08Vlog

Boarding the Ruby Princess out of San Francisco! Day-1 on the Alaskan Cruise!

Β· 71K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
Labor Day at California's Great America with Cars!!13:57Vlog

Labor Day at California's Great America with Cars!!

Β· 1K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Imaginarium, Pleasanton California! My full experience!22:59Vlog

Imaginarium, Pleasanton California! My full experience!

Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Back at Calibunga, San Jose!! Hitting the slides and checking for updates!24:04Vlog

Back at Calibunga, San Jose!! Hitting the slides and checking for updates!

Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Dinner at Wilfreds Napa with my grandma and Darrin. Her first time in the vlog!17:57Vlog

Dinner at Wilfreds Napa with my grandma and Darrin. Her first time in the vlog!

Β· 927 views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises