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Explorcation

Explorcation

πŸ₯‰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: πŸ—¨οΈ Instagram: @explor_cation πŸ—¨οΈ Facebook: @explorcation Want to Work with Us? (Collaboration/Sponsorship Inquiries) βœ‰οΈ explorcationblog@gmail.com

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· 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 β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Explorcation’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
    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% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years Β· 1 earlier year not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 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 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.

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

β€œThe squeakability of this sand is a 10 out of 10.”

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β€œThis is probably the best dolphin sighting tour we have ever been on.”

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

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β€œI would highly recommend that drink.”

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β€œThis one has to be near the top of our list because of its accessibility and gorgeous beach.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI would never recommend anyone else do it so I would I would tell you to probably evacuate”

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β€œthis storm's going to be really bad it's going to be hopefully not that bad in Tampa St Pete”

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β€œI 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”

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β€œi 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”

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β€œParking has to be the thing we complain about most when visiting Clearwater Beach.”

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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)

Santa Maria Beach | ST. THOMAS SECRET BEACH | US Virgin Islands6:58Vlog

Santa Maria Beach | ST. THOMAS SECRET BEACH | US Virgin Islands

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Hiking to Neltjeberg Beach | HIDDEN GEM on St. Thomas | US Virgin Island Beach10:36Tips

Hiking to Neltjeberg Beach | HIDDEN GEM on St. Thomas | US Virgin Island Beach

Β· 6K views Β· 5 years ago
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Hiking on a VOLCANO | Mount Liamuiga | St. Kitts Volcano Hike11:50Vlog

Hiking on a VOLCANO | Mount Liamuiga | St. Kitts Volcano Hike

Β· 18K views Β· 5 years ago
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Hiking in Antigua | Things To Do In Antigua | GALLEON BEACH & PILLARS OF HERCULES11:15Vlog

Hiking in Antigua | Things To Do In Antigua | GALLEON BEACH & PILLARS OF HERCULES

Β· 5K views Β· 5 years ago
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Puerto Rico Travel Vlog | Cueva Ventana/Window Cave | What to do in Puerto Rico | Celebrity Cruise10:38Vlog

Puerto Rico Travel Vlog | Cueva Ventana/Window Cave | What to do in Puerto Rico | Celebrity Cruise

Β· 6K views Β· 5 years ago
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St. Thomas Travel Vlog  | Things to Do in the US Virgin Islands13:12Vlog

St. Thomas Travel Vlog | Things to Do in the US Virgin Islands

Β· 5K views Β· 6 years ago
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St Kitts Travel Vlog | Things to Do in St Kitts | Caribbean Cruise10:40Vlog

St Kitts Travel Vlog | Things to Do in St Kitts | Caribbean Cruise

Β· 4K views Β· 6 years ago
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Antigua Travel Vlog | Things to Do in Antigua | Caribbean Cruise10:51Vlog

Antigua Travel Vlog | Things to Do in Antigua | Caribbean Cruise

Β· 12K views Β· 6 years ago
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The BEST Hike in St. Lucia | Climbing the Petit Piton | Epic Hike14:47Tips

The BEST Hike in St. Lucia | Climbing the Petit Piton | Epic Hike

Β· 17K views Β· 6 years ago
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St Lucia Travel Vlog | Hiking the Petit Piton | Things to do in St Lucia | Caribbean Cruise11:52Vlog

St Lucia Travel Vlog | Hiking the Petit Piton | Things to do in St Lucia | Caribbean Cruise

Β· 5K views Β· 6 years ago
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Experience the Island of Barbados | Visit 8 Beaches on Barbados | Things To Do in Barbados7:35Vlog

Experience the Island of Barbados | Visit 8 Beaches on Barbados | Things To Do in Barbados

Β· 6K views Β· 6 years ago
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Pre COVID Celebrity Summit Cruise Food Experience | 2020 | Episode 29:11Vlog

Pre COVID Celebrity Summit Cruise Food Experience | 2020 | Episode 2

Β· 1K views Β· 6 years ago
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Our LAST Caribbean Cruise for the Foreseeable Future | Celebrity Summit Cruise | Episode 19:07Vlog

Our LAST Caribbean Cruise for the Foreseeable Future | Celebrity Summit Cruise | Episode 1

Β· 2K views Β· 6 years ago
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St. John USVI: Things To Do: US Virgin Islands Travel Vlog - Episode 210:42Vlog

St. John USVI: Things To Do: US Virgin Islands Travel Vlog - Episode 2

Β· 53K views Β· 6 years ago
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Ram Head Trail, St. John, US Virgin Islands | Hiking Travel Vlog6:05Vlog

Ram Head Trail, St. John, US Virgin Islands | Hiking Travel Vlog

Β· 8K views Β· 6 years ago
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Norwegian Epic - Spring Break Bahamas Cruise12:59

Norwegian Epic - Spring Break Bahamas Cruise

Β· 9K views Β· 8 years ago
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Norwegian Escape | Western Caribbean Cruise | Honduras, Belize and Mexico17:10

Norwegian Escape | Western Caribbean Cruise | Honduras, Belize and Mexico

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St. John US Virgin Islands: Leinster Bay Hike & Waterlemon Cay Snorkeling4:40

St. John US Virgin Islands: Leinster Bay Hike & Waterlemon Cay Snorkeling

Β· 2K views Β· 9 years ago
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Waterslides on a Cruise Ship - Norwegian Escape Waterslides4:39

Waterslides on a Cruise Ship - Norwegian Escape Waterslides

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Norwegian Escape | Eastern Caribbean Cruise | St. Thomas and Tortola26:20

Norwegian Escape | Eastern Caribbean Cruise | St. Thomas and Tortola

Β· 3K views Β· 9 years ago
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