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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)

when they drop bookings for a new cruiseship #royalcaribbean #utopia #cruiseship #cruising0:06

when they drop bookings for a new cruiseship #royalcaribbean #utopia #cruiseship #cruising

Β· 5K views Β· 3 years ago
Live with Friends!1:04:00Vlog

Live with Friends!

Β· 51 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Late Night Chat with Friends!2:02:09Vlog

Late Night Chat with Friends!

Β· 63 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
live at the Princess cruiseline pop up Cafe!! #princesscruise12:10Vlog

live at the Princess cruiseline pop up Cafe!! #princesscruise

Β· 46 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Me on Royal Caribbeans FlowRider for the first time #cruising #royalcaribbean #fun #cruisers0:10

Me on Royal Caribbeans FlowRider for the first time #cruising #royalcaribbean #fun #cruisers

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21 | Our Stay | Harbor View Room | Galveston, Texas #hotel12:33Vlog

Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21 | Our Stay | Harbor View Room | Galveston, Texas #hotel

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Tuesday Night Live with Friends!1:41:18Vlog

Tuesday Night Live with Friends!

Β· 74 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
when you have to repack the night beforeπŸ˜₯😒 #carnival #cruising #vacation #travel0:06

when you have to repack the night beforeπŸ˜₯😒 #carnival #cruising #vacation #travel

Β· 5K views Β· 3 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Carribeans' train dining on the Utopia of The Seas has us excited! #Utopia #royalcaribbean0:08

Royal Carribeans' train dining on the Utopia of The Seas has us excited! #Utopia #royalcaribbean

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia Of The Seas Cruise Update with Friends!! #cruise #Fun1:35:29Vlog

Utopia Of The Seas Cruise Update with Friends!! #cruise #Fun

Β· 54 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Independence of the Seas
+1 more
When Royal Caribbean dropped the booking the night before #royalcaribbean #Utopiaoftheseas #cruiser0:11

When Royal Caribbean dropped the booking the night before #royalcaribbean #Utopiaoftheseas #cruiser

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Utopia of the Seas
The anticipation is real for the news about Utopia Of The Seas! #royalcaribbean  #cruising #cruise0:12

The anticipation is real for the news about Utopia Of The Seas! #royalcaribbean #cruising #cruise

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Utopia of the Seas
It's Andrew's Birthday and Utopia Bookings Are Available. Join Us!2:12:17Vlog

It's Andrew's Birthday and Utopia Bookings Are Available. Join Us!

Β· 94 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+1 more
Happy Birthday Andrew! #birthday10:50Vlog

Happy Birthday Andrew! #birthday

Β· 186 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Jubilee
Saturday Morning Coffee with Friends!2:23:01Vlog

Saturday Morning Coffee with Friends!

Β· 57 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Mail Call, Trip Updates, and Chatting with Friends50:17Vlog

Mail Call, Trip Updates, and Chatting with Friends

Β· 64 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
Interior Stateroom 9437, Category 4H  | Carnival Dream #carnivalcruise12:27Tour

Interior Stateroom 9437, Category 4H | Carnival Dream #carnivalcruise

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures, and friends2:01:15Vlog

Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures, and friends

Β· 51 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+4 more
when they say they don't like cruising! #cruising #cruiseship #fun #carnivalcruise0:06

when they say they don't like cruising! #cruising #cruiseship #fun #carnivalcruise

Β· 5K views Β· 3 years ago
Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures, and Friends!1:30:08Vlog

Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures, and Friends!

Β· 64 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Mega Deck party on The Carnival Dream with cruise director lei lei #carnivalcruise #dance #cruiser0:16

Mega Deck party on The Carnival Dream with cruise director lei lei #carnivalcruise #dance #cruiser

Β· 4K views Β· 3 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures and Friends1:41:06Vlog

Live with Destination Fun, Klock Family Adventures and Friends

Β· 42 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+1 more
Live with Friends Destination Fun and Klock Family Adventures1:16:09Vlog

Live with Friends Destination Fun and Klock Family Adventures

Β· 57 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Family Day At Half Moon Cay | The Chefs Art Steakhouse | #carnivalcruise9:00Vlog

Family Day At Half Moon Cay | The Chefs Art Steakhouse | #carnivalcruise

Β· 221 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line