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Hanging With The Howards

Hanging With The Howards

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
567 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon877 Total Videos on YouTube4K subscribers

Hanging With The Howards description on YouTube:

A Husband and Wife Just Trying To Live Life To the Fullest....and Show You How To Do the Same! We’re Keith and Free, a fun-loving couple with over 30 cruises under our belt across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Virgin Voyages, and more. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, we’re here to help you plan better, pack smarter, and enjoy every wave. From ship tours and cabin walkthroughs to budget travel hacks, free cruise strategies, and port adventure tips, we keep it real, fun, and helpful. We also book cruises through HWTH Bookings, giving you direct support from experienced cruisers who’ve seen it all. πŸŽ₯ New videos weekly πŸ›³οΈ All cruise lines covered πŸ“² Cruise app tutorials πŸ’° How to get cruise deals 🧳 What to pack and what NOT to do Subscribe and join the crew β€” we're cruising, laughing, and saving you money every step of the way! πŸ“§ Book your cruise with us: hwthbookings.cruisebrothers.com, hwthbookings@gmail.com πŸ“ Let's sail smart β€” together.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Hanging With The Howards

We’ve analysed 567 of 877 videos so far.

Published
567
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
877
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage65%

Comprehensive read on Hanging With The Howards's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Hanging With The Howards’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
    148
  2. 2025
    331
  3. 2024
    311
  4. 2023
    2
  5. 2013
    1
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = 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 β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Spa & Fitness
18 mentions
Biggest Critique
Ship Condition
119 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
A Nibble35 video mentions
Specialty Dining
A Nibble116 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble64 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy19 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Barely Crispy99 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
A Nibble48 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip60 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip43 video mentions
Nightlife
A Nibble34 video mentions
Casino
Barely Crispy28 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip72 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble92 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip70 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty18 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Barely Crispy119 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble95 video mentions
Crew & Service
A Nibble219 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble90 video mentions
Value
Barely Crispy91 video mentions
Excursions
A Nibble129 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble34 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble89 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.

Couples
71%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
70%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Teens)
76%
Great fit
Groups
70%
Great fit
Adults-Only
68%
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€œTwo thumbs up, baby. Two of them.”

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β€œThis is absolutely beautiful. Come get on a cruise. Join us. Come see these beautiful, beautiful views.”

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β€œIt was perfect.”

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β€œWonderland is a 10”

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β€œBring it to the Effy shop on board, and they will give you a free pair of real diamond earrings.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œThis whole trip been garbage from from the time we got to New York to now. And it ain't over.”

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β€œI ain't booking another Carnival Cruise.”

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β€œyou can't pay me to get back on Radiance”

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β€œI will never I will never go to Giovani to death. They just lost me.”

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β€œOh, hell to the no to the no. Hell to the no. That is a whole roach.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Hanging With The Howards.

  1. Use walkie-talkies while in port to avoid losing group members in crowds.

  2. Be aware that metal ship construction blocks signals between rooms or floors.

  3. Pay the balance in full by the final payment date to avoid automatic cancellation.

  4. Make a deposit first to secure your reservation.

  5. You can make multiple payments of varying amounts before the final payment deadline.

  6. Read the terms and conditions from the cruise line or discuss details with your travel agent.

  7. Understand that price drops can be applied to your booking up until the final payment date.

  8. Be aware that changing a ship or sailing date may incur a fee (e.g., $100 per person for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity) before the final payment date.

Videos (567)

When You CAN'T Reschedule Your Cruise!0:25

When You CAN'T Reschedule Your Cruise!

Β· 709 views Β· 1 years ago
Perfect Day at Coco Cay...Hurricane Edition!14:09Vlog

Perfect Day at Coco Cay...Hurricane Edition!

Β· 424 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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One Day On Icon of the Seas0:55

One Day On Icon of the Seas

Β· 710 views Β· 1 years ago
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The Overlook and Aquadome on Icon of the Seas0:56

The Overlook and Aquadome on Icon of the Seas

Β· 594 views Β· 1 years ago
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All the Reasons To NOT BOOK Izumi Hibachi on Icon of the Seas or ANY Royal Caribbean Ship!15:55Review

All the Reasons To NOT BOOK Izumi Hibachi on Icon of the Seas or ANY Royal Caribbean Ship!

Β· 307 views Β· 1 years ago
Very Critical
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Lobster, Shrimp and Mussels oh my! Icon of the Seas Sea Day Lunch1:39Vlog

Lobster, Shrimp and Mussels oh my! Icon of the Seas Sea Day Lunch

Β· 122 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group logo
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+3 more
Which Side Do You Prefer?1:00

Which Side Do You Prefer?

Β· 312 views Β· 1 years ago
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Icon of the Seas Accessible Ocean View Balcony0:45

Icon of the Seas Accessible Ocean View Balcony

Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
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Your Kids Will Be Bored? Icon of the Seas Surfside Neighborhood1:00

Your Kids Will Be Bored? Icon of the Seas Surfside Neighborhood

Β· 600 views Β· 1 years ago
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Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands Cruise Port1:00Vlog

Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands Cruise Port

Β· 669 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
They Missed the Ship! Icon of the Seas Pier Runners πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ0:57Vlog

They Missed the Ship! Icon of the Seas Pier Runners πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

Β· 772 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
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+3 more
When You Slept Through The Pier Runners!1:28Vlog

When You Slept Through The Pier Runners!

Β· 100 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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+3 more
Icon of the Seas Izumi Hibachi located in Central Park $89 Lunch for 20:51

Icon of the Seas Izumi Hibachi located in Central Park $89 Lunch for 2

Β· 706 views Β· 1 years ago
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St Maarten on Icon of the Seas0:08

St Maarten on Icon of the Seas

Β· 804 views Β· 1 years ago
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Icon of the Seas Crown's Edge! $23 For 2 Rides AND This Video! Will YOU Be Next?1:14

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Β· 158 views Β· 1 years ago
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+3 more
This is NOT the Ship to Get Lost On!5:11Vlog

This is NOT the Ship to Get Lost On!

Β· 368 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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+3 more
Boarding Day on Icon of the Seas1:00

Boarding Day on Icon of the Seas

Β· 994 views Β· 1 years ago
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No Turning Back! Icon of the Seas Crown's Edge Challenge Accepted!0:28

No Turning Back! Icon of the Seas Crown's Edge Challenge Accepted!

Β· 643 views Β· 1 years ago
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Icon of the Seas...We Are HERE!!!0:57

Icon of the Seas...We Are HERE!!!

Β· 568 views Β· 1 years ago
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This is NOT a Snooze Cruise! Icon of the Seas 70s Party & Midnight Balloon Drop0:38

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Β· 531 views Β· 1 years ago
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What Pre-cruise Restaurants Are Worth Going To in Miami? We May Have Found the Best One!12:20Tips

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Β· 121 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
The Howards Are Going on The World's Largest Cruise Ship! But First...A Few Words13:03Vlog

The Howards Are Going on The World's Largest Cruise Ship! But First...A Few Words

Β· 178 views Β· 1 years ago
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Cruise #13 since January 2024 l, Icon of the Seas coming up next...We are READY!!!0:37

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Β· 132 views Β· 1 years ago
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We Spent $0 at Coco Cay to Find Out What Makes Coco Cay the "Perfect Day"! Twice in One Week!29:18Tour

We Spent $0 at Coco Cay to Find Out What Makes Coco Cay the "Perfect Day"! Twice in One Week!

Β· 676 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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