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Fly Drive Explore

Fly Drive Explore

✨Casual Creator
hosted by Mel
165 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon609 Total Videos on YouTube22K subscribers

Fly Drive Explore description on YouTube:

Travelling fun, don't worry, we don't take ourselves too seriously. Join us - Marcus & Mellissa as we Fly, Drive, CRUISE & Explore πŸŽ₯ TRAVEL VIDEOS ADDED EVERY WEEK We are a Welsh-based travelling couple - Mr and Mrs W and we love exploring new places. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 If you are visiting Wales and want to collab or need some fun guides then let us know. Airline and Flight Reviews, Hotel Reviews, History Walks, Couples Travel and now Cruising and Cruise Ship Reviews πŸ›³οΈ From South Wales to the Everglades, Amsterdam to Nashville, Barcelona to Birmingham! Not all travel vloggers say 'Hi Guys!' and we guarantee not to use the word 'Awesome' to describe a cup of coffee!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Fly Drive Explore

We’ve analysed 165 of 609 videos so far.

Published
165
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
609
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage27%

Solid sample of Fly Drive Explore's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Fly Drive Explore’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
    37
  2. 2025
    73
  3. 2024
    71
  4. 2023
    66
  5. 2022
    59
  6. 2021
    56
  7. 2020
    39
  8. 2019
    54
  9. 2018
    60
  10. 2017
    51
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.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Fly Drive Explore

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
Water Park
3 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble47 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Top
Buffet
A Nibble44 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble2 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
No strong opinion25 video mentions
Low
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble21 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
A Nibble35 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Casino
No strong opinion4 video mentions
Low
Activities
Solid Strip29 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Barely Crispy41 video mentions
Water Park
Slight Frown3 video mentions
Low
Kids & Family
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy107 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble41 video mentions
Crew & Service
A Nibble78 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble26 video mentions
Value
A Nibble55 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble27 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion5 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Barely Crispy11 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.

Solo Travelers
75%
Great fit
Couples
69%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
67%
Great fit
Best Match
Groups
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

β€œDespite the criticism when the ship came out, we really enjoyed Queen Anne and we would sail on the ship again. Definitely recommended.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œOne of the best ships. Yeah, definitely. One of the best ships for the best ship besides Queen”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œThey suggested going on the boat trip and it was really good.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œHighly recommended if you come to very pretty.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œHighly recommended, especially this time of year.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore
The Watch-outs

β€œI don't know what happened last night but I had emergency response and look at the cabin where you need to get out please”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œit's put me off going with Pio again”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œI had food poisoning on your ship”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œThey are not good. Shall we start with the toilet? It's broken seven times and overflowed twice.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

β€œDisappointing cost. Yes. Up your game. Costa. Come on. Come on.”

✨CasualFly Drive Explore

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Fly Drive Explore.

  1. Rent a car to get out of the cities and explore the country.

  2. Be aware of average speed cameras on motorways and mountain passes.

  3. Remember that speed limits are limits, not targets.

  4. Use the blue elevators and stairs A at the front of the ship if you want to get to deck 4 from deck 12.

  5. Avoid walking to viewpoints in Alesund if multiple cruise ships are in port due to crowds.

  6. Be cautious with excursion timing if you are using private transfers; a 15-minute window can quickly become 10 minutes if the ship's boarding schedule shifts.

  7. Keep the bathroom door closed to avoid setting off sensitive fire alarms during showers.

  8. Stay in Winchester instead of Southampton to avoid extortionate hotel prices.

Videos (165)

P&O ARVIA's Transatlantic Voyage Reaches The Caribbean - Tortola And St Kitts23:39Vlog

P&O ARVIA's Transatlantic Voyage Reaches The Caribbean - Tortola And St Kitts

Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
MSC Euribia - Hamburg & ALONE In Rotterdam WHERE'S Mel???27:38Vlog

MSC Euribia - Hamburg & ALONE In Rotterdam WHERE'S Mel???

Β· 10K views Β· 2 years ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
+1 more
MSC Euribia Embarkation - FIRST Time With MSC, Will It Be Our LAST?34:18Vlog

MSC Euribia Embarkation - FIRST Time With MSC, Will It Be Our LAST?

Β· 19K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Euribia
+1 more
MSC Euribia - Cruise Chaos And Queues!0:57

MSC Euribia - Cruise Chaos And Queues!

Β· 72K views Β· 2 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Euribia
Conquering the Atlantic - P&O Arvia's Caribbean Bound Adventure15:32Vlog

Conquering the Atlantic - P&O Arvia's Caribbean Bound Adventure

Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
It’s NOT What You’re Thinking! Rotterdam Santa Claus πŸŽ…0:41Tour

It’s NOT What You’re Thinking! Rotterdam Santa Claus πŸŽ…

Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Rotterdam
Sea Days, Sea Days And More Sea Days! - P&O Arvia’s Transatlantic Crossing33:28Vlog

Sea Days, Sea Days And More Sea Days! - P&O Arvia’s Transatlantic Crossing

Β· 12K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Arvia’s Transatlantic Voyage Reaches Gran Canaria - It's HALLOWEEN13:54Vlog

Arvia’s Transatlantic Voyage Reaches Gran Canaria - It's HALLOWEEN

Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
The 'Dreaded' Bay Of Biscay - P&O Arvia Transatlantic Crossing18:28Vlog

The 'Dreaded' Bay Of Biscay - P&O Arvia Transatlantic Crossing

Β· 46K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
Swimming With The Turtles - The Blue Clear Water Of Barbados0:54

Swimming With The Turtles - The Blue Clear Water Of Barbados

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
Embarkation Day - P&O Arvia First Time  TRANSATLANTIC To The Caribbean25:55Vlog

Embarkation Day - P&O Arvia First Time TRANSATLANTIC To The Caribbean

Β· 27K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
+2 more
P&O Arvia - Where Will Our Biggest Cruise Take Us?13:35Vlog

P&O Arvia - Where Will Our Biggest Cruise Take Us?

Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arvia
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
+2 more
Porthcawl Truck Gathering - Even Pablo Escobar Turned Up!10:30Vlog

Porthcawl Truck Gathering - Even Pablo Escobar Turned Up!

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Fjords & Against! - An HONEST Review Of P&O Britannia Cruising The Norwegian Fjords49:43Review

Fjords & Against! - An HONEST Review Of P&O Britannia Cruising The Norwegian Fjords

Β· 17K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
+2 more
HAUGESUND Norway - But Is This The End With P&O Cruises?18:16Vlog

HAUGESUND Norway - But Is This The End With P&O Cruises?

Β· 14K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Olden And FlΓ₯m - VIKING Country On P&O Britannia In The NORWEGIAN FJORDS15:02Vlog

Olden And FlΓ₯m - VIKING Country On P&O Britannia In The NORWEGIAN FJORDS

Β· 6K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Hello STAVANGER! - Sunny NORWAY (But Watch Those TROLLS) Onboard P&O Britannia12:21Vlog

Hello STAVANGER! - Sunny NORWAY (But Watch Those TROLLS) Onboard P&O Britannia

Β· 7K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Our Second Cruise Ever! - EMBARKATION DAY P&O Britannia To Norway27:43Vlog

Our Second Cruise Ever! - EMBARKATION DAY P&O Britannia To Norway

Β· 26K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
First Time Cruisers - Onboard The P&O Aurora, Cruise Newbies!!!0:59

First Time Cruisers - Onboard The P&O Aurora, Cruise Newbies!!!

Β· 10K views Β· 3 years ago
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
I Discovered a SHOCKING Connection Between WALES and LOS ANGELES9:22Vlog

I Discovered a SHOCKING Connection Between WALES and LOS ANGELES

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arcadia
Our FIRST Cruise "It's The TENDER" - P&O Aurora Visits Bruges And Guernsey18:11Vlog

Our FIRST Cruise "It's The TENDER" - P&O Aurora Visits Bruges And Guernsey

Β· 11K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Our Very FIRST Cruise! - 'Embarkation' How Was It Onboard AURORA With P&O Cruises?24:12Vlog

Our Very FIRST Cruise! - 'Embarkation' How Was It Onboard AURORA With P&O Cruises?

Β· 46K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Philadelphia! - WHY Is This Street In Porthcawl Wales Named After The US City?12:18Tour

Philadelphia! - WHY Is This Street In Porthcawl Wales Named After The US City?

Β· 4K views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
β€œI Spoil The Girl” - So What Was Her Porthcawl Bank Holiday Surprise?8:11Vlog

β€œI Spoil The Girl” - So What Was Her Porthcawl Bank Holiday Surprise?

Β· 2K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive