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Embrace Today

Embrace Today

🥈Expert Creator
819 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon985 Total Videos on YouTube30K subscribers

Embrace Today description on YouTube:

Welcome to Embrace Today! We are Joe and Emily, cruising enthusiasts traveling the world, one cruise ship at a time. In 2022, we made the life-changing decision to sell our retail business and pursue our dream of traveling the world. Now, we share our adventures and cruising tips to help you save time, money, and make the most of your cruise vacation. On Embrace Today, you’ll find the best cruise tips, exciting deck-by-deck cruise ship tours, and the latest cruise news. We take a deep dive into the fine print of each cruise line’s contracts and carefully review every detail so you know exactly what to expect when you board. Our honest reviews of each cruise ship give you an inside look at the pros and cons of each experience. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or an experienced traveler, we’re dedicated to bringing you the knowledge and insights you need to make your next cruise unforgettable. Subscribe now to be inspired to start your own journey and #embracetoday !

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Embrace Today

We’ve analysed 819 of 985 videos so far.

Published
819
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
985
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage83%

Comprehensive read on Embrace Today's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Embrace Today’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
    151
  2. 2025
    402
  3. 2024
    276
  4. 2023
    51
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
Spa & Fitness
29 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
32 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble80 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble63 video mentions
Buffet
Barely Crispy96 video mentions
Room Service
Slight Frown28 video mentions
Low

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy79 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble72 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble39 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble20 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion18 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip41 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Barely Crispy93 video mentions
Water Park
A Nibble33 video mentions
Kids & Family
A Nibble69 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble112 video mentions
Navigation
No strong opinion1 video mention
Embarkation
No strong opinion55 video mentions
Crew & Service
No strong opinion278 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
No strong opinion174 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion281 video mentions
Low
Excursions
No strong opinion71 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown32 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
No strong opinion104 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
75%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
75%
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

Would you cruise on the Carnival Dream again? 100% yes.

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I'm not exaggerating when I say Bonsai Sushi serves literally the best sushi I've ever tasted.

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Alaska is freaking beautiful. Absolutely beautiful Alaska.

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The Tracy Arm Fjord is just one of the most beautiful places you will ever see in your entire life.

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This is one of the highest-rated excursions in Alaska for a reason.

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The Watch-outs

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is, especially when it involves wiring your life savings to a Turkish cruise company that's been in business for 3 months.

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Over 100 people drained their life savings, sold their homes, quit their jobs, shipped their belongings halfway around the world, all for a three-year cruise around the world.

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The company admits they couldn't afford to buy a ship. They told passengers their money wasn't being used for upfront capital.

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Investors pulled out faster than people evacuating the Titanic, except this time there was no ship to evacuate from.

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Some lost their life savings to a company that promised the world and delivered absolutely nothing.

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Embrace Today.

  1. Check your birth assignment before making plans and build in a 45-minute return buffer.

  2. Book whale-watching with a smaller independent operator rather than through the cruise line.

  3. Bring a dry bag for your phone and wallet on whale-watching tours.

  4. Pack a rain jacket, good hiking shoes, and bug spray.

  5. Cruise with cruise lines investing in advanced wastewater treatment systems.

  6. Wash your hands with soap to prevent norovirus.

  7. Wipe down high-touch surfaces in your cabin on day one.

  8. Pay attention during muster drills.

Videos (819)

Customers Don't Come First0:58Review

Customers Don't Come First

🥈 · 233 views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cruise Industry Win!0:57

Cruise Industry Win!

🥈 · 832 views · 1 years ago
Positive
Cruise Ship Catastrophe!0:29Vlog

Cruise Ship Catastrophe!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Allure of the Seas
Your Cruise Ship Went Where?1:05Review

Your Cruise Ship Went Where?

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Bellissima
Carnival Just Doesn't Seem to Care!0:46Review

Carnival Just Doesn't Seem to Care!

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Menu Controversy!0:49Tips

Cruise Menu Controversy!

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Line CEO’s Joining Forces After getting Blindsided & MORE - CRUISE NEWS!8:28Tips

Cruise Line CEO’s Joining Forces After getting Blindsided & MORE - CRUISE NEWS!

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Stressed out on my Cruise!1:45Tips

Stressed out on my Cruise!

🥈 · 4K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Security ramps up for popular item!0:39Tips

Security ramps up for popular item!

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Top New Cruise Ships in 2025 - Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC, Norwegian, & Disney!21:30Compare

Top New Cruise Ships in 2025 - Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC, Norwegian, & Disney!

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
+14 more
Laundry Service for a Year!0:31Tips

Laundry Service for a Year!

🥈 · 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cruise Line CEO's Get Blindsided0:48Review

Cruise Line CEO's Get Blindsided

🥈 · 15K views · 1 years ago
Mixed
The Downside of Cruising0:33Review

The Downside of Cruising

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Ruby Princess
Cruise Industry Shake up!0:43Tips

Cruise Industry Shake up!

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Mixed
New Banned Symbol on Carnival!0:49Tips

New Banned Symbol on Carnival!

🥈 · 9K views · 1 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Losing Control, Caribbean Cruise Prices about to Skyrocket! :Cruise News8:30Tips

Royal Losing Control, Caribbean Cruise Prices about to Skyrocket! :Cruise News

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
I Thought I'd Seen It All!0:54Vlog

I Thought I'd Seen It All!

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
Carnival Cruise Guide to Unlock All the Benefits & Hacks for the Best Experience!11:04Tips

Carnival Cruise Guide to Unlock All the Benefits & Hacks for the Best Experience!

🥈 · 31K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Venezia
+3 more
Airplane Seat Revenge!0:42Vlog

Airplane Seat Revenge!

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
The last night of a cruise0:08

The last night of a cruise

· 760 views · 1 years ago
Star Princess ⭐️ Deck by Deck Full Ship Tour ⭐️ Behind the Scenes Look at ALL the Best Spots!22:12Tour

Star Princess ⭐️ Deck by Deck Full Ship Tour ⭐️ Behind the Scenes Look at ALL the Best Spots!

🥈 · 41K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Star Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Sun Princess
Carnival and Royal are Finding Some Common Ground!0:46Compare

Carnival and Royal are Finding Some Common Ground!

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Cruising Actually Makes You Smarter...1:01Tips

Cruising Actually Makes You Smarter...

🥈 · 523 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Don't forget you Umbrella0:42

Don't forget you Umbrella

🥈 · 5K views · 1 years ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Harmony of the Seas