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Explorcation

Explorcation

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
hosted by Jamie & Skyler
92 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon336 Total Videos on YouTube87K subscribers

Explorcation description on YouTube:

Hello! We are Jamie and Skylar, welcome to our channel 🌴🌞 We're originally from the Midwest (Kansas🌾& Iowa🌽) and 12 years ago we sold ALMOST everything and moved to a city we'd never been to in Florida. Our channel is about sharing our travels around Florida and the Caribbean. We hop on cruises, relax at resorts and explore Caribbean islands. We also love to visit beaches and experience coastal cities here in Florida. Along the way we visit coffee shops, restaurants and breweries and go on paddling, hiking and biking adventures. We would love for you to join us on our adventures by subscribing to our channel if you enjoy our content. It is absolutely free to subscribe and it means so much to us when you support our channel! Thanks for stopping by, see you next time! Say Hello: 🗨️ Instagram: @explor_cation 🗨️ Facebook: @explorcation Want to Work with Us? (Collaboration/Sponsorship Inquiries) ✉️ explorcationblog@gmail.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Explorcation

We’ve analysed 92 of 336 videos so far.

Published
92
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
336
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage27%

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

Annual Activity
Explorcation’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
    17
  2. 2025
    45
  3. 2024
    36
  4. 2023
    54
  5. 2022
    55
  6. 2021
    50
  7. 2020
    40
  8. 2019
    22
  9. 2018
    7
  10. 2017
    2
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years · 1 earlier year not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
6 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip30 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble35 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble11 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty13 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble16 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip39 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Not Their Favorite2 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble5 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.

Best Match
Couples
82%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

The squeakability of this sand is a 10 out of 10.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

This is probably the best dolphin sighting tour we have ever been on.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

From the stark white sundrrench streets of Alice to the cobblestone romance of Rosemary, you'd swear you were in Europe.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

I would highly recommend that drink.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

This one has to be near the top of our list because of its accessibility and gorgeous beach.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation
The Watch-outs

I would never recommend anyone else do it so I would I would tell you to probably evacuate

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

this storm's going to be really bad it's going to be hopefully not that bad in Tampa St Pete

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

I started experiencing very severe sciatica which I had never experienced before ever I did end up getting an MRI and found out that it was likely due to a bulging disc

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

i absolutely can't stand all of the fame that comes with being youtubers like i just hate it when we leave our apartment and we get mobbed by huge groups of people

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

Parking has to be the thing we complain about most when visiting Clearwater Beach.

🥉KnowledgeableExplorcation

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Explorcation.

  1. Plan a trip to Clearwater Beach without needing a vehicle if possible.

  2. Book excursions in advance and be prepared for weather cancellations.

  3. Visit Bean Point on Anna Maria Island for a secluded beach experience.

  4. Rent a property with beach access to visit Alys and Rosemary Beach.

  5. Plan for parking challenges; arrive early for popular beach accesses.

  6. Reserve paddlecraft ahead of time at Silver Spring State Park to avoid long lines.

  7. Scan the QR code or click the link in the description to shop Nomad Lane's packing cubes.

  8. Avoid spring break cruises if you want a quieter experience.

Videos (92)

10 days on the Suncoast (The ultimate Florida beach road trip)2:16:22Vlog

10 days on the Suncoast (The ultimate Florida beach road trip)

· 15K views · 1 weeks ago
Highly Positive
Inside the (tiny) Florida beach towns that feel more like Europe31:37Tips

Inside the (tiny) Florida beach towns that feel more like Europe

· 25K views · 2 weeks ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Inside America’s Fastest Growing City (Ocala Florida Travel Guide)33:18Tips

Inside America’s Fastest Growing City (Ocala Florida Travel Guide)

· 41K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Let's Catch Up!2:04:43Vlog

Let's Catch Up!

· 4K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Florida’s underrated beach town (Madeira Beach & John’s Pass Travel Guide)33:02Tips

Florida’s underrated beach town (Madeira Beach & John’s Pass Travel Guide)

· 35K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Thaw Out With Jamie and Skylar (LIVE) - Saturday Morning Coffee Plus Q&A2:00:55Vlog

Thaw Out With Jamie and Skylar (LIVE) - Saturday Morning Coffee Plus Q&A

· 4K views · 4 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Radiance of the Seas
Don't Visit The Florida Keys Until You Watch This17:06Tips

Don't Visit The Florida Keys Until You Watch This

· 17K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Punta Cana's FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE just got so much better40:31Review

Punta Cana's FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE just got so much better

· 31K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
This little known island is Florida's BEST KEPT SECRET22:34Vlog

This little known island is Florida's BEST KEPT SECRET

· 56K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
We need your help! | Saturday morning livestream1:15:04Vlog

We need your help! | Saturday morning livestream

· 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arcadia
Flying to Key West for 48 Hours (no luggage/car needed)35:22Tips

Flying to Key West for 48 Hours (no luggage/car needed)

· 65K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Staying in an interior balcony on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas33:26Review

Staying in an interior balcony on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas

· 25K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
First time on a Royal Caribbean mega-ship (Wonder of the Seas)36:03Review

First time on a Royal Caribbean mega-ship (Wonder of the Seas)

· 64K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
We've got some EXCITING announcements!1:39:47Vlog

We've got some EXCITING announcements!

· 9K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Seashore
4 Hours on Florida's fast ferry (the Key West Express was not what we expected)24:18Review

4 Hours on Florida's fast ferry (the Key West Express was not what we expected)

· 315K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
200 Miles on Florida's Luxury Train (Premium seats & unlimited food + drinks)20:34Review

200 Miles on Florida's Luxury Train (Premium seats & unlimited food + drinks)

· 31K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
3.5 Hours on FLORIDA'S HIGH SPEED TRAIN (Is it worth the price?)24:53Review

3.5 Hours on FLORIDA'S HIGH SPEED TRAIN (Is it worth the price?)

· 94K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
THE FLORIDA KEYS TRAVEL GUIDE | Key West49:18Tips

THE FLORIDA KEYS TRAVEL GUIDE | Key West

· 77K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Morning Coffee + Q&A with Explorcation (Livestream)1:54:19Vlog

Morning Coffee + Q&A with Explorcation (Livestream)

· 3K views · 11 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Wind Surf
MSC World America vs Norwegian Aqua (which is better?)28:58Compare

MSC World America vs Norwegian Aqua (which is better?)

· 39K views · 1 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Aqua
+1 more
The Ultimate Tour of the BRAND NEW Norwegian Aqua (a strange but stunning cruise ship)44:28Tour

The Ultimate Tour of the BRAND NEW Norwegian Aqua (a strange but stunning cruise ship)

· 56K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Aqua
10 Days in Spain (The ultimate Andalusia roadtrip via car, train, bus & ferry)2:06:38Tips

10 Days in Spain (The ultimate Andalusia roadtrip via car, train, bus & ferry)

· 8K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The MSC World America Ultimate Tour40:16Tour

The MSC World America Ultimate Tour

· 38K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World America
+1 more
7 Days on a BRAND NEW, BILLION DOLLAR SHIP | Brutally Honest Impressions of the MSC World America40:52Review

7 Days on a BRAND NEW, BILLION DOLLAR SHIP | Brutally Honest Impressions of the MSC World America

· 118K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World America