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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)

Best and Worst Caribbean Cruise Ports | What are our favorites?1:13:08Tips

Best and Worst Caribbean Cruise Ports | What are our favorites?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 751 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Just another Thursday night… Easton playoff game. Go Bri!!!!5:07Vlog

Just another Thursday night… Easton playoff game. Go Bri!!!!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 100 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruising Tips With Kids and Families | Family Group Cruise1:15:36Tips

Cruising Tips With Kids and Families | Family Group Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 224 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
The NEW Adventure Ocean Kids Club - Royal Caribbean 20249:15Tour

The NEW Adventure Ocean Kids Club - Royal Caribbean 2024

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 31K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Boarding Day Icon of the Seas | Ultimate Cruise Vacation | Adventure Ocean | Surfside | The Pearl43:01Vlog

Boarding Day Icon of the Seas | Ultimate Cruise Vacation | Adventure Ocean | Surfside | The Pearl

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Cruise Chat Live | Family vs Friends1:09:52Vlog

Cruise Chat Live | Family vs Friends

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 186 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
ICON of the Seas | Your Questions Answered1:22:27Review

ICON of the Seas | Your Questions Answered

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 270 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+1 more
πŸ”΄Icon of the Seas Adventure: Sharing Our First Genuine Reactions and Emotions 🚒2:40:47Review

πŸ”΄Icon of the Seas Adventure: Sharing Our First Genuine Reactions and Emotions 🚒

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 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
πŸ”΄ Icon of the Seas: The Ultimate Family Ship Tour1:33:28Tour

πŸ”΄ Icon of the Seas: The Ultimate Family Ship Tour

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 629 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
First Look: Icon of the Seas Maiden Voyage Unveiled - Experience the Pearl & Point and Feather Live!48:41Vlog

First Look: Icon of the Seas Maiden Voyage Unveiled - Experience the Pearl & Point and Feather Live!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 208 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
Icon of the Seas LIVE part 2!18:52Tour

Icon of the Seas LIVE part 2!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 331 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Mariner of the Seas
Taking in St. Kitts from #iconoftheseas0:22

Taking in St. Kitts from #iconoftheseas

Β· 323 views Β· 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Finally πŸ‘‹πŸΌ to someone you wanna meet @ChristopherWongVLOGS  #royalcaribbean #iconoftheseas0:08

Finally πŸ‘‹πŸΌ to someone you wanna meet @ChristopherWongVLOGS #royalcaribbean #iconoftheseas

Β· 734 views Β· 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
St. Thomas St. John from a boat. Icon of the Seas! Live55:52Vlog

St. Thomas St. John from a boat. Icon of the Seas! Live

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 502 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Dueling pianos - LIVE - Icon of the Seas7:30Vlog

Dueling pianos - LIVE - Icon of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Live from Surfside on Icon of the Seas35:36Vlog

Live from Surfside on Icon of the Seas

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 776 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Can U ICON? YES U can! #cruise #howwecruise #iconoftheseas #icon #rccl #royalcaribbean #cruise0:14

Can U ICON? YES U can! #cruise #howwecruise #iconoftheseas #icon #rccl #royalcaribbean #cruise

Β· 515 views Β· 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
#pearl #iconoftheseas #cruise #structure #steel #heart #howwecruise #royalcaribbean #iconic0:10

#pearl #iconoftheseas #cruise #structure #steel #heart #howwecruise #royalcaribbean #iconic

Β· 245 views Β· 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Live again from Icon of the Seas!10:59Vlog

Live again from Icon of the Seas!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 235 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Icon sailaway - maiden voyage - LIVE30:11

Icon sailaway - maiden voyage - LIVE

Β· 415 views Β· 2 years ago
Live boarding Icon of the seas!10:03Vlog

Live boarding Icon of the seas!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 737 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Boarding day Lunch on ICON of the Seas LIVE17:52Vlog

Boarding day Lunch on ICON of the Seas LIVE

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 586 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
ICON: Countdown to Sailaway | 6 Days to the Inaugural... or is it?1:11:40Vlog

ICON: Countdown to Sailaway | 6 Days to the Inaugural... or is it?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 257 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+2 more
Boarding Anthem of the Seas | Bayonne NJ  | Kids Club | What to do first | Room Tour 9212 | Jr Suite19:29Vlog

Boarding Anthem of the Seas | Bayonne NJ | Kids Club | What to do first | Room Tour 9212 | Jr Suite

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Anthem of the Seas