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.
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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)
4:20ReviewHonest Review From Kid's POV: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean
4:20VlogKid’s Review: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean
4:09TourNEW 2025: Cruise Cabin for Families of 5: Can We Fit 2 Adults & 3 Kids Comfortably?? 🚢
1:01:08ReviewNot Our Best Trip! 😧 Our Initial Review: Most Recent Trip on Oasis of the Seas
17:03VlogExploring Grand Cayman! Snorkeling, Swimming with Stingrays, and Starfish
1:03:59VlogGrand Cayman! Stingrays, Starfish & Snorkels
11:33VlogFalmouth Jamaica Cruise Port & Hilton Rose Hall: Is a resort day pass worth it on a cruise?
1:06:24TipsBudget Friendly Cruise Hacks: How to Cruise For Less $$$
11:08VlogExploring Labadee Haiti. Incredible Views and Epic Fun!
1:10:59ReviewOasis of the Seas Then and Now | What's in store for 2025, 2026, and beyond?
1:06:44Compare2024 Cruise Ship Review | All the New Ships At Sea and Drones In The Air | The Good and the Bad
9:03VlogBoarding Day! Freedom of the Seas - 2024 - Group cruise
1:01:36TourCruise Ship Review | Odyssey of the Seas is in Bayonne | Our First Impression
1:38Odyssey of the Seas Quick View 2024
51:48TipsCruising into Christmas | Perfect Gifts for Cruisers and LIVE Kahoot fun!
6:39VlogReady to board Freedom of the Seas? How we journeyed there!
59:09TipsLIVE Cruise Chat | Your Questions Answered
1:03:52TipsHoliday Travel Tips | Are there really Black Friday cruise deals?
1:03:53ReviewFreedom of the Seas Group Cruise Review | How was our Journey to Freedom
15:59VlogLive Freedom of the Seas Sailaway - in the rain
1:17:45TipsCruise 101 | What do you need to know for your first cruise?
1:19:21TipsCrew, Cruising, Tips & Tricks & All Things Cruising x100
4:39VlogHow We Cruise: is live!
1:05:28TipsWe Didn't Get Off the Ship | What Did We Do?