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How We Cruise:

How We Cruise:

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
429 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon521 Total Videos on YouTube3K subscribers

How 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

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· How We Cruise:

We’ve analysed 429 of 521 videos so far.

Published
429
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
521
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage82%

Comprehensive read on How We Cruise:'s catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
How We Cruise:’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
    24
  2. 2025
    68
  3. 2024
    98
  4. 2023
    161
  5. 2022
    124
  6. 2021
    37
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
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
5 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip68 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip73 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip40 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble6 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip16 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty20 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty115 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip34 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble5 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip101 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip132 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty43 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip477 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip116 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble107 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty252 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip296 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip194 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip82 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble31 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble43 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
81%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
77%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
80%
Loved
Groups
79%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œthis ship is I have no clue how star the SE is going to top this”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œI am blown away I mean I have no words um my expectations were exceeded the ship's amazing”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œI didn't feel like we were on a cruise. I felt we were invited home and we were guests.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œThis is a category 6 water park here on Star of the Seas and it's magnificent.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œI'm a strong advocate for packing cubes. They're amazing.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:
The Watch-outs

β€œthere was an elder gentleman who came outside and he was taking care of business”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œinappropriately exposing himself and doing things that you don't want your seven-year-old daughter to see”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œthe surface was really really slow”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œbrian 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”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

β€œi got my seven-year-old daughter here so i don't even know how what else to comment right now”

πŸ₯ˆExpertHow We Cruise:

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for How We Cruise:.

  1. Always buy travel insurance to cover medical emergencies and trip cancellations.

  2. Pay for your cruise in full to avoid stress.

  3. Check height requirements (52 in and 48 in) for water slides before attempting them.

  4. Bring socks if you plan to do the rock wall.

  5. Pick up a mat if you want to use the Stormchaser slide.

  6. Pack extra underwear just in case.

  7. Use packing cubes to organize your luggage.

  8. Consider bringing a change of clothes in your backpack if boarding in potentially rainy conditions.

Videos (429)

Diamond level customer service #cruise #shorts #howwecruise #royalcaribbean #groupcruise0:18

Diamond level customer service #cruise #shorts #howwecruise #royalcaribbean #groupcruise

Β· 765 views Β· 3 years ago
Costa Maya | Krazy Lobster | La Chilangaloense | Red Shirt Golf Carts25:33Vlog

Costa Maya | Krazy Lobster | La Chilangaloense | Red Shirt Golf Carts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
+2 more
How to Pick the Right Group Cruise1:12:41Tips

How to Pick the Right Group Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 204 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Leeet’s just see if we can squeeze in here #cruise #royalcaribbean #shorts #likeabosss #cruiseport0:15

Leeet’s just see if we can squeeze in here #cruise #royalcaribbean #shorts #likeabosss #cruiseport

Β· 5K views Β· 3 years ago
Fun Things To Do In Port: Shore Excursion!1:19:37Tips

Fun Things To Do In Port: Shore Excursion!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 252 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+2 more
Let's Talk Cruise Etiquette Part 2: What Not To Do On A Cruise1:10:59Tips

Let's Talk Cruise Etiquette Part 2: What Not To Do On A Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 264 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+2 more
Don't be that person! What NOT to do on a cruise!1:09:39Tips

Don't be that person! What NOT to do on a cruise!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 322 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+3 more
Sea Day on NCL Breakaway | Vloggers gone wild pt. 19:00Vlog

Sea Day on NCL Breakaway | Vloggers gone wild pt. 1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 349 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
How Do You Cruise?1:20:21Vlog

How Do You Cruise?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 299 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Boarding the NCL Breakaway | Vloggers Extravaganza Group Cruise | 2023 | Port NOLA11:34Vlog

Boarding the NCL Breakaway | Vloggers Extravaganza Group Cruise | 2023 | Port NOLA

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 877 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Different Ships, Different Activities: All The Things You Can Do On Board A Cruise Ship1:10:01Tips

Different Ships, Different Activities: All The Things You Can Do On Board A Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 219 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+1 more
New Orleans in 12 HOURS | Where to EAT8:50Vlog

New Orleans in 12 HOURS | Where to EAT

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 400 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
We packed ALL this into our last day on Oasis22:11Vlog

We packed ALL this into our last day on Oasis

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
The Mothers-Ship | Talking About Tricky Diets | Episode #41:13:51Tips

The Mothers-Ship | Talking About Tricky Diets | Episode #4

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 147 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Skyy Ice Bar NCL Breakaway #ncl #shorts #cruise0:15

Skyy Ice Bar NCL Breakaway #ncl #shorts #cruise

Β· 586 views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Better than LNP? #ncl #cruise #lnp #shorts #o’sheehans0:39Vlog

Better than LNP? #ncl #cruise #lnp #shorts #o’sheehans

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 435 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
How We Cruise: LIVE! | We're Back from the Vloggers Extravaganza #cruise #NCL1:17:53Vlog

How We Cruise: LIVE! | We're Back from the Vloggers Extravaganza #cruise #NCL

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 399 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Perspective #cruise #ncl #vloggersextravaganza #shorts #howwecruise0:05

Perspective #cruise #ncl #vloggersextravaganza #shorts #howwecruise

Β· 3K views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
#shorts #cruise #ncl #espressomartini0:15

#shorts #cruise #ncl #espressomartini

Β· 476 views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Roatan Honduras - cruise port - NCL Breakaway and Oasis of the Seas12:39Vlog

Roatan Honduras - cruise port - NCL Breakaway and Oasis of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 588 views Β· 3 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
+1 more
Tribute to Rumours #shorts #cruise #fleetwoodmac @norwegiancruiseline0:15

Tribute to Rumours #shorts #cruise #fleetwoodmac @norwegiancruiseline

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
So close… yet so far away. No Harvest Cay today #NCL #Breakaway #Vloggersextravaganza12:59Vlog

So close… yet so far away. No Harvest Cay today #NCL #Breakaway #Vloggersextravaganza

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 598 views Β· 3 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Breakaway
Cocktails in Costa Maya at the Krazy Lobster #shorts #howwecruise #ncl #vloggersextravaganza0:13

Cocktails in Costa Maya at the Krazy Lobster #shorts #howwecruise #ncl #vloggersextravaganza

Β· 1K views Β· 3 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
La Chilangaloense, Costa Maya Mexico #shorts #cruise #vloggersextravaganza #mexico #cruiseport0:15

La Chilangaloense, Costa Maya Mexico #shorts #cruise #vloggersextravaganza #mexico #cruiseport

Β· 342 views Β· 3 years ago