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Embarkation Nation

Embarkation Nation

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
387 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon638 Total Videos on YouTube2K subscribers

Embarkation Nation description on YouTube:

🌍 Welcome to Embarkation Nation! Embark with us as we document life as a family of threeβ€”exploring cruise ships, theme parks, cities, and wherever the road takes us! πŸ›³οΈπŸŽ’πŸš— Our adventures include sailing the seas on cruises and visiting fun destinations like: Walt Disney World Las Vegas SeaWorld San Antonio ...and more! What started as a way for our family to follow along on our journey with our toddler has grown into a place to capture precious memories and connect with fellow travelers. ❀️ We love hearing your stories tooβ€”so please leave a comment and subscribe to join us on more adventures! πŸ“¬ Want to Connect? πŸ“§ Email us: ajctrvls@outlook.com πŸ“¦ Mail us something? Send us a message first so we can share our mailing details.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Embarkation Nation

We’ve analysed 387 of 638 videos so far.

Published
387
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
638
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage61%

Comprehensive read on Embarkation Nation's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Embarkation Nation’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
    40
  2. 2025
    115
  3. 2024
    76
  4. 2023
    273
  5. 2022
    114
  6. 2021
    13
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
5 mentions
Biggest Critique
Room Service
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Barely Crispy30 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble42 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble33 video mentions
Room Service
Mild Gripe3 video mentions
Low

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble39 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty30 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Top
Casino
A Nibble27 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip73 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble25 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip169 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip4 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble97 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip65 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip121 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble164 video mentions
Value
Barely Crispy148 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip75 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy27 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble95 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
73%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
76%
Great fit
Groups
71%
Great fit
No consensus seals earned yet

Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œI might not have much to say, but this view is speechless.”

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β€œIf you ever thought about booking a non-Alaska cruise, I highly recommend you do it. Try it out just once. It's so serene here. It's captivating.”

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β€œIt's so serene here. It's captivating. I'm going to do the other side now.”

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β€œOh my god, they're huge.”

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β€œIt was delicious. Oh my god, it was so good.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œRoyal is delusional not interesting”

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β€œI'm not going to pay over $5,000 for an interior cabin just not going to happen”

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β€œI'm not going to pay $8,000 to go somewhere I've already been”

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β€œit definitely needs to be dry docked it needs TLC”

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β€œit was extremely crowded and there were some entitled guests”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Embarkation Nation.

  1. Pick up a sweater or a hoodie if it is chilly in Alaska.

  2. Check out deck seven on the Norwegian Encore for great, empty viewing spots of Glacier Bay.

  3. When panning for gold, give the pan a nice little safety shake to ensure the gold stays in the bottom crease.

  4. Stay hydrated to avoid hangovers.

  5. Get to the cruise terminal early to avoid delays.

  6. Use TSA pre-check for faster airport security.

  7. Bring a bunch of chapstick for an Alaskan cruise.

  8. Stay at the Colony Hotel to get a 20% discount at the restaurant.

Videos (387)

It's Friday! Let's Hangout! #Live1:03:31Vlog

It's Friday! Let's Hangout! #Live

Β· 51 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Surprise! Come Join us!1:01:35Vlog

Surprise! Come Join us!

Β· 71 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Star
Throwback Thursday! Anything You Want To Learn About Us?2:08:56Vlog

Throwback Thursday! Anything You Want To Learn About Us?

Β· 61 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Nassau | Carnival Dream | Family Cruise | Towel Animals  #carnivalcruise6:59Vlog

Nassau | Carnival Dream | Family Cruise | Towel Animals #carnivalcruise

Β· 412 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
What do you spend your on board credit on? With Destination Fun #live #cruise1:01:27Tips

What do you spend your on board credit on? With Destination Fun #live #cruise

Β· 49 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Do you need Travel Insurance? Live with Destination Fun1:18:01Tips

Do you need Travel Insurance? Live with Destination Fun

Β· 75 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Sunday Funday Pop up Q & A3:32:59Vlog

Sunday Funday Pop up Q & A

Β· 107 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Meet our Channels and our Special Guests!! #live #livestream3:01:15Vlog

Meet our Channels and our Special Guests!! #live #livestream

Β· 83 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
After Work Friday31:49Vlog

After Work Friday

Β· 51 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
After Work Pop Up1:22:36Vlog

After Work Pop Up

Β· 88 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Warmstrong Adventures and Controversial cruising Cruise talk w/ special Guest Embarkation Nation1:12:57Vlog

Warmstrong Adventures and Controversial cruising Cruise talk w/ special Guest Embarkation Nation

Β· 56 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Cruise Chat With Friends!! #live #friends #travel2:06:02Vlog

Cruise Chat With Friends!! #live #friends #travel

Β· 73 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Hanging out with Friends! #friends1:58:29Vlog

Hanging out with Friends! #friends

Β· 46 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Brilliance of the Seas
+1 more
Live with Destination Fun1:52:42Vlog

Live with Destination Fun

Β· 56 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Live with Friends!1:14:19Vlog

Live with Friends!

Β· 46 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Late Night Live3:27:04Vlog

Late Night Live

Β· 79 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
It is Finally Friday! National Junk Food Day #Live #ChatWithMe1:05:32Vlog

It is Finally Friday! National Junk Food Day #Live #ChatWithMe

Β· 50 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Pride
Favorite Ship talk with Destination Fun and Friends! #Live2:11:57Compare

Favorite Ship talk with Destination Fun and Friends! #Live

Β· 43 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Live with Klock Family Adventures, Destination Fun and friends2:00:33Vlog

Live with Klock Family Adventures, Destination Fun and friends

Β· 50 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Cruise Talk with Friends. #Live1:37:58Vlog

Cruise Talk with Friends. #Live

Β· 57 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Summit
Tuesday chat with friends! #Friends42:08Vlog

Tuesday chat with friends! #Friends

Β· 34 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Live with Destination FUN2:18:31Vlog

Live with Destination FUN

Β· 49 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pop Up Live1:17:16Vlog

Pop Up Live

Β· 79 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Live with Friends1:16:31Vlog

Live with Friends

Β· 74 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines