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Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises

Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises

🥉Knowledgeable Creator
435 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon507 Total Videos on YouTube431 subscribers

Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises description on YouTube:

Luxury cruise travel, thoughtfully curated. I specialise in luxury cruises, ultra-luxury cruise lines, and tailor-made cruise holidays, helping you plan seamless, high-end travel experiences with complete confidence. With over 30 years’ experience in the cruise industry, I offer a highly personalised service—taking the time to understand exactly what you’re looking for, then matching you with the right ship, itinerary, and overall experience. On this channel, you’ll find: • Luxury cruise ship tours & insights • Honest guidance on the world’s leading cruise lines • Destination inspiration & itinerary ideas • Behind-the-scenes moments from my own travels My clients value discretion, detail, and having a trusted expert handle everything—and many travel with me time and again. If you’re considering a luxury cruise and want it done properly, you’re in the right place. Explore more, connect, and start planning via the Linktree below.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises

We’ve analysed 435 of 507 videos so far.

Published
435
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
507
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage86%

Solid sample of Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises’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
    1
  2. 2025
    3
  3. 2024
    156
  4. 2023
    198
  5. 2022
    49
  6. 2020
    19
  7. 2019
    9
  8. 2018
    21
  9. 2017
    9
  10. 2016
    22
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Loyalty Program
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Booking
5 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty16 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty63 video mentions
Buffet
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble2 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty107 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip9 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip2 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty12 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip92 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip57 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble5 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip1 video mention
Loyalty Program
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top
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

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

it really is absolutely phenomenal really really love this so let's get booking

this morning I had the Tajin book chai with green beans spring onion W sauce and ginger it was absolutely delicious

fantastic that looks incredible thank you very much

our brand proposition is that we want to have the best itinerary design and destination delivery

we are going to build the Southernmost Hotel on Earth in Ushuaia

The Watch-outs

it's extremely hot very busy I have a quick wand around emphasis on the quick just because I'm a bit hopeless

the queue goes on and on and on

it was a bit of a bumpy night as you can see by the decks so slightly wet

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Francesca Barone, Elite Cruises.

  1. Consider negotiating a daily rate for The Retreat if the ship is not very busy

  2. Provide flexibility for guests to choose excursions

  3. Focus on immersive authentic experiences without compromising comfort

  4. Try the omelette station for fresh eggs.

  5. Explore the variety of breakfast options including Oriental treats.

  6. You don't need to reserve a table for the sushi bar but it's subject to availability.

  7. You do need to reserve a table for dinner.

  8. You can have one reservation here and one in the Italian restaurant per cruise.

Videos (435)

Grand Penthouse Explora 14:07Tour

Grand Penthouse Explora 1

· 757 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Serenity Residence Explora 15:40Tour

Serenity Residence Explora 1

· 608 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Ocean Wellness Fitness Studio Explora 13:38

Ocean Wellness Fitness Studio Explora 1

· 1K views · 2 years ago
Cove Residence Explora 16:26Tour

Cove Residence Explora 1

· 908 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Fil Rouge restaurant Explora 16:08Tour

Fil Rouge restaurant Explora 1

· 765 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Galleria d'Arte Explora 14:19

Galleria d'Arte Explora 1

· 56 views · 2 years ago
Med Yacht Club Explora 15:56Tour

Med Yacht Club Explora 1

· 400 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Sakura restaurant Explora 12:51Tour

Sakura restaurant Explora 1

· 899 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Marble & Co. Grill Explora 13:19

Marble & Co. Grill Explora 1

· 709 views · 2 years ago
Explora 1 outdoor deck areas9:47Tour

Explora 1 outdoor deck areas

· 651 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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Sakura Explora 11:36

Sakura Explora 1

· 150 views · 2 years ago
Malt Whisky Bar Explora 13:51Tour

Malt Whisky Bar Explora 1

· 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
#art #artinstallation #explora1 #explora @ExploraJourneys #britishlibrarycollection 📚 ❤0:10

#art #artinstallation #explora1 #explora @ExploraJourneys #britishlibrarycollection 📚 ❤

· 176 views · 2 years ago
#explora #explora1 @ExploraJourneys @ROLEX It's a cruise ship first #luxurybrands connect ❤1:00Tour

#explora #explora1 @ExploraJourneys @ROLEX It's a cruise ship first #luxurybrands connect ❤

· 5K views · 2 years ago
Positive
Journeys Lounge Explora 11:12

Journeys Lounge Explora 1

· 230 views · 2 years ago
Ocean Terrace Suite Explora 14:28Tour

Ocean Terrace Suite Explora 1

· 7K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Sakura Explora 11:39

Sakura Explora 1

· 508 views · 2 years ago
Emporium Marketplace Explora 17:10

Emporium Marketplace Explora 1

· 9K views · 2 years ago
The Conservatory Explora 13:14

The Conservatory Explora 1

· 506 views · 2 years ago
Astern Lounge Explora 13:28Tour

Astern Lounge Explora 1

· 623 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Explora Lounge Explora 14:23Tour

Explora Lounge Explora 1

· 859 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
The MacDonald Brothers Explora 13:01

The MacDonald Brothers Explora 1

· 266 views · 2 years ago
Ca'Nigra Boutique Hotel Venice1:33

Ca'Nigra Boutique Hotel Venice

· 301 views · 2 years ago
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Silversea Cruises
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Silver Nova
Silver Nova Musicians0:12

Silver Nova Musicians

· 599 views · 2 years ago
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Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Nova