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Hubbards Journey

Hubbards Journey

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
593 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon733 Total Videos on YouTube11K subscribers

Hubbards Journey description on YouTube:

🌍 Welcome to Hubbard’s Journey – where travel meets real life. πŸŽ₯ We’re Michael & Andrea, a husband-and-wife YouTube vloggers with a few decades of life (and travel) under our belts. We explore the world one destination at a time β€” on a budget, with curiosity and a camera in hand. 🚒 From cruise ship cabins and ship tours to port day tips and travel day hacks, we document our adventures to help you plan yours β€” or just enjoy the ride with us! What you’ll find here: πŸ›οΈ Honest cruise reviews & cabin tours πŸ“ Port guides, local eats & cultural gems 🧳 Behind-the-scenes ship life & travel days πŸ’° Budget-friendly travel tips & real-world experiences πŸ‘Ÿ Lots of steps & active days πŸ›³οΈ 60+ cruises 🌍 All 7 continents explored | 50+ countries visited (and counting!) 😊 Our personalities, quirks, and the occasional travel blooper 🎬 We’re not luxury travelers β€” we’re real travelers with a love for storytelling and a craving for the journey. πŸ’¬ Subscribe and come explore with us!

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Hubbards Journey

We’ve analysed 593 of 733 videos so far.

Published
593
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
733
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage81%

Comprehensive read on Hubbards Journey's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Hubbards Journey’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
    72
  2. 2025
    190
  3. 2024
    257
  4. 2023
    181
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
Suites
3 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
62 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty60 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip8 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble152 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip33 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty30 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble76 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip54 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip84 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip37 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip43 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip207 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip103 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip325 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble37 video mentions
Value
A Nibble54 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip102 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown62 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble45 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
Solo Travelers
90%
Loved
Couples
75%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
67%
Great fit
Groups
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œthe hotel staff at the front desk were over the top I mean they were just fantastic”

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β€œwe're coming back”

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β€œyou can taste the the the fresh olive oil the garlic with the parsley and the crush red all combined together with the grated cheese oh my God it's amazing”

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β€œI would absolutely stay here again I really didn't have I have any negatives to be honest with you”

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β€œwould you stay at the ARA Hotel again absolutely why not absolutely loved it it was amazing great location”

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The Watch-outs

β€œan individual unfortunately went through a tragic situation and has passed away and we like to get our prayers out for the deceased and their family”

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β€œThis is probably the worst the loudest cabin we have ever been at.”

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β€œThe Wi-Fi on Princess Line cruise lines, in my opinion, based on tests that I do, I do speed tests on every cruise ship that we cruise on, and by far, Princess has the worst Wi-Fi.”

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β€œThe minute we checked in, we got upstairs to our room. We got an email and the email says, "Oh, sorry. There's no cruise next week."”

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β€œThe water pressure on this ship is horrible. Check out the three different ships I have here.”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Hubbards Journey.

  1. Try every sandwich and dessert at afternoon tea for the full experience.

  2. Use a fork for the rich chocolate desserts to avoid making a mess.

  3. Book a future Queen Mary cruise to take advantage of all offerings.

  4. Try the Hubbard 100 slot pull method: put $100 in, play 10 max-bet spins, then walk away.

  5. Avoid guest services on embarkation day to save time.

  6. Get to the theater early for a good seat with a clear view.

  7. Check out the secret forward-facing observation decks if they are open.

  8. Visit Serenity Adult-Only Retreat early to secure a lounger or cabana.

Videos (593)

Vancouver Canada Port Embarkation - Princess Cruise Ship Experience11:34Tips

Vancouver Canada Port Embarkation - Princess Cruise Ship Experience

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Hyatt Regency Vancouver Room 3202 - A Detailed Luxury Room Review10:00Tour

Hyatt Regency Vancouver Room 3202 - A Detailed Luxury Room Review

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Aria Hotel Room 9031 in Las Vegas Room - Our tour and review of our stay!17:04Tour

Aria Hotel Room 9031 in Las Vegas Room - Our tour and review of our stay!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Ship Casino News - Big Wins, Casino Offers & Quiet Changes in Casino Point System35:42Tips

Carnival Cruise Ship Casino News - Big Wins, Casino Offers & Quiet Changes in Casino Point System

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Dream
Cunard Queen Mary 2 - Pavilion Pool & Bar TOUR1:37Tour

Cunard Queen Mary 2 - Pavilion Pool & Bar TOUR

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 949 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 Battles Fierce Storms Across the North Atlantic! Review of 8 Days of Potential Terror!32:09Review

Queen Mary 2 Battles Fierce Storms Across the North Atlantic! Review of 8 Days of Potential Terror!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 551K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Don’t Get Tricked! 6 - Common Travel Scams Tourists Should Beware Of!7:28Tips

Don’t Get Tricked! 6 - Common Travel Scams Tourists Should Beware Of!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 123 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruising to Alaska - Top 10 Must-Do Things in Juneau, from glaciers to wildlife and beyond!5:35Tips

Cruising to Alaska - Top 10 Must-Do Things in Juneau, from glaciers to wildlife and beyond!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 266 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
What to Wear on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2: Navigating the Onboard Dress Code10:45Tips

What to Wear on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2: Navigating the Onboard Dress Code

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 18K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Casino Points Experiment: Maximizing Rewards Without Breaking the Bank!5:19Tips

Casino Points Experiment: Maximizing Rewards Without Breaking the Bank!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Climbing the Iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge: An Unforgettable Adventure!6:54Tour

Climbing the Iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge: An Unforgettable Adventure!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Racing Against a Pacific Ocean Storm: Dramatic Views from Our Cruise Ship Balcony!10:16Vlog

Racing Against a Pacific Ocean Storm: Dramatic Views from Our Cruise Ship Balcony!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 374 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
HonningsvΓ₯g, Norway Cruise Port - Walk around the port town & SNOY King Crab6:58Vlog

HonningsvΓ₯g, Norway Cruise Port - Walk around the port town & SNOY King Crab

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
ATV Adventure from HonningsvΓ₯g to North Cape - Fog, Reindeer, and King Crab!18:57Tour

ATV Adventure from HonningsvΓ₯g to North Cape - Fog, Reindeer, and King Crab!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 826 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Skjolden, Norway Cruise Port - Spend the day explore the port town on foot16:17Tips

Skjolden, Norway Cruise Port - Spend the day explore the port town on foot

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess World Fresh Market is a buffet-style restaurant - Today is a Black Clams Dish6:03Vlog

Caribbean Princess World Fresh Market is a buffet-style restaurant - Today is a Black Clams Dish

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 557 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Caribbean Princess R733 Inside Cabin - Full Tour and Review | 57 Days of Bumps but we LOVED it?!21:32Tour

Caribbean Princess R733 Inside Cabin - Full Tour and Review | 57 Days of Bumps but we LOVED it?!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Bergen Norway Cruise Port - Local Food Trekroneren Famous Hot Dogs/Sausage A Must Try!8:22Vlog

Bergen Norway Cruise Port - Local Food Trekroneren Famous Hot Dogs/Sausage A Must Try!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Crew Drops Lifeboats During Port Drill | Safety Training in Action1:07Tour

Cruise Ship Crew Drops Lifeboats During Port Drill | Safety Training in Action

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 479 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship - Slot Tournament Finals2:40Tour

Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship - Slot Tournament Finals

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 784 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria Specialty Restaurant on the Caribbean Princess21:03Tour

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria Specialty Restaurant on the Caribbean Princess

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Tromso, Norway Cruise Port - Short Walk to Botanical Garden = BIG Reward8:57Vlog

Tromso, Norway Cruise Port - Short Walk to Botanical Garden = BIG Reward

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 760 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Summer Solstice from the Land of the Midnight Sun5:56Vlog

Summer Solstice from the Land of the Midnight Sun

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 135 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Caribbean Princess
Fermented Shark - A Viking "Cuisine" Experience at Iceland's Harbour Cafe in GrundarfjΓΆrΓ°ur, Iceland22:27Vlog

Fermented Shark - A Viking "Cuisine" Experience at Iceland's Harbour Cafe in GrundarfjΓΆrΓ°ur, Iceland

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 288 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines