How We Cruise:
🥈Expert CreatorHow We Cruise: description on YouTube:
How We Cruise is a travel agency led by husband-and-wife duo Brian and Julie, along with their 3 kids: Bri Jr., Kev, and Katie. We bring you cruise tips , travel advise, and the latest in cruising from our personal decades of experience sailing across the lines on ships like Freedom of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Sunrise, Norwegian Prima, Breakaway, MSC, Disney, Celebrity, and more. From first-time cruise tips and cruise hacks to guides for all travelers, we cover it all. Inspired by experts like Gary Bembridge (Tips for Travellers), Sharon at Sea Travel, Matt Hochberg (Royal Caribbean Blog), and Tony (La Lido Loca), our vlogs feature insider tips, real travel stories, and helpful advice. Whether you’re planning your first cruise or seeking expert guidance, follow us @HowWeCruise. See Ya On The Seas! Interact with us on all platforms including Instagram, X, TikTok, and our Community Facebook Group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/howwecruise ~J & B
We’ve analysed 429 of 521 videos so far.
Comprehensive read on How We Cruise:'s catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
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 methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“this ship is I have no clue how star the SE is going to top this”
“I am blown away I mean I have no words um my expectations were exceeded the ship's amazing”
“I didn't feel like we were on a cruise. I felt we were invited home and we were guests.”
“This is a category 6 water park here on Star of the Seas and it's magnificent.”
“I'm a strong advocate for packing cubes. They're amazing.”
“there was an elder gentleman who came outside and he was taking care of business”
“inappropriately exposing himself and doing things that you don't want your seven-year-old daughter to see”
“the surface was really really slow”
“brian had to call royal caribbean we had some issues we had a hiccup with the crews that we have coming up they canceled katie's reservation”
“i got my seven-year-old daughter here so i don't even know how what else to comment right now”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for How We Cruise:.
Always buy travel insurance to cover medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
Pay for your cruise in full to avoid stress.
Check height requirements (52 in and 48 in) for water slides before attempting them.
Bring socks if you plan to do the rock wall.
Pick up a mat if you want to use the Stormchaser slide.
Pack extra underwear just in case.
Use packing cubes to organize your luggage.
Consider bringing a change of clothes in your backpack if boarding in potentially rainy conditions.
Videos (429)
1:01:19VlogLIVE with Me & Ma: Real Cruise Talk
6:53TourStar of the Seas Thrill Island Tour | Royal Caribbean’s Wildest Family Fun Zone
1:08:44TipsAsk Julie & Brian: Cruise Questions & Travel Chat | How We Cruise FAQ
1:12:15🚨 Worst Cruise Advice Ever? Tips That Could RUIN Your Vacation!
1:01:07How Are You Using AI for Travel? 🤖🚢 LIVE Discussion
1:02:04Let’s Catch Up! 🚢 Life Updates, Cruise Talk & Group Cruise Plans LIVE
1:03:07TipsTraveling Without Your Partner 👀
1:06:05VlogThe Finals! | March Madness Cruise Bracket
1:07:21ComparePort VS Port | March Madness Cruise Bracket
1:09:04TipsCruise Habits That Drive People CRAZY | March Madness Cruise Bracket
1:10:44CompareCruise Opinions That Might Start a Fight 👀
5:27TourChill Island | Star of the Seas Neighborhood Series Ep. 3
1:00:59TipsCelebrations at Sea: Why Cruises Are Perfect for Life’s Big Moments
2:25TourThe Hideaway | Star of the Seas Neighborhood Series Ep. 2
5:10TourInside the AquaDome | Star of the Seas Neighborhood Series Ep. 1
5:27TourBoarding Day on Star of the Seas | First Look
59:28TipsLast Minute Cruise Deals | When to Book Your Cruise
1:05:59VlogBlizzards, Snowballs, Stars, and Legends | Rolling into 2026 with How We Cruise
3:45ReviewHASDSAGY Electric Warming Tray, Rollable Food Warming Mat Review
52:46VlogWaterparks Land and Sea | Live from a secret location
6:15VlogKalahari - Poconos - Live!
50:46TipsBest Things to Do in Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan | Our Favorite Things | Star of the Seas Cruise
8:20ReviewBEST Travel Backpack | Bagsmart Dense Series Full Review
1:08:04VlogWhy We Can't Wait for Star of the Seas | And Why You Should Come Too