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How We Cruise:

How We Cruise:

🥈Expert Creator
424 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon515 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 · How We Cruise:

We’ve analysed 424 of 515 videos so far.

Published
424
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
515
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 · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    16
  2. 2025
    68
  3. 2024
    98
  4. 2023
    161
  5. 2022
    124
  6. 2021
    37
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Spa & Fitness
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
6 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip71 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip41 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble5 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
Barely Crispy6 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip100 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip133 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty42 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip476 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 Tasty251 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip297 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip190 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble31 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble43 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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 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)
78%
Great fit
Groups
78%
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

this ship is I have no clue how star the SE is going to top this

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

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

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

We love it. The kids love it. It's your walk up Mexican. You can get burritos, tacos, some nachos.

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

We love our crew. These crew up here at the Lime and Coconut have been fantastic.

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

You can celebrate literally anything.

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:
The Watch-outs

there was an elder gentleman who came outside and he was taking care of business

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

inappropriately exposing himself and doing things that you don't want your seven-year-old daughter to see

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

the surface was really really slow

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

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

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

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

🥈ExpertHow We Cruise:

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for How We Cruise:.

  1. If traveling solo, find a corner on the ship to people-watch and relax.

  2. Consider a group cruise if you don't want to travel completely alone.

  3. Join the live stream to participate in bracket challenges and vote for your favorites.

  4. Book a group cruise to enjoy onboard credit and see fun performances.

  5. Share your own bracket ideas in the comments for future videos.

  6. Book group cruises early for onboard credit and perks.

  7. Plan your cruise as far in advance as possible to get everything you want.

  8. Share unattended chairs with others to meet people and be considerate.

Videos (424)

Cruise Talk Live! Travel Safety, Group Cruise Plans, and Loyalty Programs1:08:54Tips

Cruise Talk Live! Travel Safety, Group Cruise Plans, and Loyalty Programs

🥈 · 204 views · 11 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+1 more
Top 10 Interesting Cruise Facts You Didn't Need to Know56:00Tips

Top 10 Interesting Cruise Facts You Didn't Need to Know

🥈 · 170 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+1 more
Leveling Up Our Cruise | Mass Market Cruisers Try Ultra Luxury1:22:15Review

Leveling Up Our Cruise | Mass Market Cruisers Try Ultra Luxury

🥈 · 173 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
+6 more
LIVE: Rome Travel Tips + Train to Civitavecchia for Cruisers1:16:10Tips

LIVE: Rome Travel Tips + Train to Civitavecchia for Cruisers

🥈 · 177 views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+4 more
ROME in a Day: How We Did It ✈️🇮🇹🛳️14:13Vlog

ROME in a Day: How We Did It ✈️🇮🇹🛳️

🥈 · 310 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises logo
Silver Ray
Our Mediterranean Cruise | First Impressions1:03:58Vlog

Our Mediterranean Cruise | First Impressions

🥈 · 234 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
+2 more
Live from Naples onboard Silversea Silver Ray48:11Vlog

Live from Naples onboard Silversea Silver Ray

🥈 · 411 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+2 more
Luxury Cruising... Are We Even Ready for This? What Could Go Wrong?!1:06:24Vlog

Luxury Cruising... Are We Even Ready for This? What Could Go Wrong?!

🥈 · 194 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
+2 more
Travel This or That! 🚢🌍 What Would YOU Choose?1:17:51Tips

Travel This or That! 🚢🌍 What Would YOU Choose?

🥈 · 151 views · 1 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
Insider Secrets to Booking Your Next Vacation | Ask Your Travel Agent LIVE58:05Tips

Insider Secrets to Booking Your Next Vacation | Ask Your Travel Agent LIVE

🥈 · 139 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
LIVE... from Our Top Secret Location50:26Vlog

LIVE... from Our Top Secret Location

🥈 · 164 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+3 more
THIS or THAT? | Cruise Vacation Edition1:32:49Tips

THIS or THAT? | Cruise Vacation Edition

🥈 · 167 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+1 more
Your Epic Excursion Stories Shared LIVE1:06:11Tips

Your Epic Excursion Stories Shared LIVE

🥈 · 217 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Sea Day Fun: Sun, Surf & Singing | Day 6 Freedom of the Seas10:46Vlog

Sea Day Fun: Sun, Surf & Singing | Day 6 Freedom of the Seas

🥈 · 456 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas
Cruise Travel in 2025 | What You NEED to Know!1:02:28Tips

Cruise Travel in 2025 | What You NEED to Know!

🥈 · 226 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
Did You Know? | Weird Cruise Ship Facts and Tips and Tricks56:25Tips

Did You Know? | Weird Cruise Ship Facts and Tips and Tricks

🥈 · 241 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Quick ship tour of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. #royalcaribbean #caribbeancruise #cruise0:59

Quick ship tour of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. #royalcaribbean #caribbeancruise #cruise

· 16K views · 1 years ago
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Odyssey of the Seas
LEVEL8 Luggage Review – The BEST Carry-On Ever?10:35Review

LEVEL8 Luggage Review – The BEST Carry-On Ever?

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We're Changing It Up1:00:38Vlog

We're Changing It Up

🥈 · 201 views · 1 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+1 more
Honest Review From Kid's POV: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean4:20Review

Honest Review From Kid's POV: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean

🥈 · 401 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Kid’s Review: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean4:20Vlog

Kid’s Review: Royal Caribbean’s GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Puppet Show - Adventure Ocean

🥈 · 343 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
NEW 2025: Cruise Cabin for Families of 5: Can We Fit 2 Adults & 3 Kids Comfortably?? 🚢4:09Tour

NEW 2025: Cruise Cabin for Families of 5: Can We Fit 2 Adults & 3 Kids Comfortably?? 🚢

🥈 · 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Oasis of the Seas
Not Our Best Trip! 😧 Our Initial Review: Most Recent Trip on Oasis of the Seas1:01:08Review

Not Our Best Trip! 😧 Our Initial Review: Most Recent Trip on Oasis of the Seas

🥈 · 298 views · 1 years ago
Critical
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Exploring Grand Cayman! Snorkeling, Swimming with Stingrays, and Starfish17:03Vlog

Exploring Grand Cayman! Snorkeling, Swimming with Stingrays, and Starfish

🥈 · 434 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Freedom of the Seas