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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)

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.31.24 - We are in Cape Town South Africa11:00Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.31.24 - We are in Cape Town South Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Table Mountain Cable Car - Cape Town, South Africa2:45Vlog

Table Mountain Cable Car - Cape Town, South Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 398 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Queen Mary 2 Cape Town, South Africa - Touring the Top of Table Mountain9:25Tour

Queen Mary 2 Cape Town, South Africa - Touring the Top of Table Mountain

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 620 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Live Breaking News Queen Mary 2 - World Voyage Impacted by Terror Attacks in the Red Sea1:42Vlog

Live Breaking News Queen Mary 2 - World Voyage Impacted by Terror Attacks in the Red Sea

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Voyager
+1 more
Queen Mary 2 Live 1.29.24 - Port Elizabeth South Africa off the coast of the Indian Ocean30:40Vlog

Queen Mary 2 Live 1.29.24 - Port Elizabeth South Africa off the coast of the Indian Ocean

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 243 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Mykonos, Greece - Complete Walking Tour of the Mykonos Cruise Port Area12:12Vlog

Mykonos, Greece - Complete Walking Tour of the Mykonos Cruise Port Area

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Pride
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.27.24 - Cruising into the Indian Ocean off the Southeast Coast of Africa19:23Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.27.24 - Cruising into the Indian Ocean off the Southeast Coast of Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 220 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.26.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean - Full Stream Ahead to Port Elizabeth!25:24Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.26.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean - Full Stream Ahead to Port Elizabeth!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 322 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Namibia, Africa - 4x4 Namib Desert Full Day Excursion22:30Tour

Namibia, Africa - 4x4 Namib Desert Full Day Excursion

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.25.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean - Full Steam Ahead to Port Elizabeth!22:04Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.25.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean - Full Steam Ahead to Port Elizabeth!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 293 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Walvis Bay, Namibia Africa - WE MADE IT TO THE OLDEST DESERT IN THE WORLD "NAMIB"4:09Vlog

Walvis Bay, Namibia Africa - WE MADE IT TO THE OLDEST DESERT IN THE WORLD "NAMIB"

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 478 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.23.24 - Off the west coast of Africa full steam ahead to Walvis Bay Namibia31:34Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.23.24 - Off the west coast of Africa full steam ahead to Walvis Bay Namibia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 442 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2 LIVE 01-22-24 - OFF THE COAST OF ANGOLA, SOUTH WEST AFRICA IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN!17:29Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 LIVE 01-22-24 - OFF THE COAST OF ANGOLA, SOUTH WEST AFRICA IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 512 views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.21.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic off the West Coast of Africa24:46Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.21.24 - Cruising the South Atlantic off the West Coast of Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 553 views Β· 2 years ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2 Launderette: Doing your own laundry on the last luxury ocean liner!6:47Tips

QUEEN MARY 2 Launderette: Doing your own laundry on the last luxury ocean liner!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
8 DAYS OF TERROR CROSSING THE NORTH ATLANTIC FROM BROOKLYN, NY TO SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND.11:25Vlog

8 DAYS OF TERROR CROSSING THE NORTH ATLANTIC FROM BROOKLYN, NY TO SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 317K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.19.24 - West Coast of Africa crossing Gulf of Guinea & Equator22:09Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.19.24 - West Coast of Africa crossing Gulf of Guinea & Equator

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 249 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.20.24 - We crossed the Equator heading towards Namibia, Africa16:58Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.20.24 - We crossed the Equator heading towards Namibia, Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 304 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
King Neptune Takes Over! Witness the Queen Mary 2 Epic Equator Crossing - Pollywogs vs. Shellbacks11:11Vlog

King Neptune Takes Over! Witness the Queen Mary 2 Epic Equator Crossing - Pollywogs vs. Shellbacks

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.18.24 - Off the west coast of Africa heading towards Walvis Bay, Namibia18:46Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 1.18.24 - Off the west coast of Africa heading towards Walvis Bay, Namibia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 250 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 - 01/16/24  Live from at Sea Off the West Coast of Africa22:49Vlog

Queen Mary 2 - 01/16/24 Live from at Sea Off the West Coast of Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 463 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 LIVE 01.17.24 - Daily Walk & Discussion heading towards Walvis Bay Namibia, West Africa20:38Vlog

Queen Mary 2 LIVE 01.17.24 - Daily Walk & Discussion heading towards Walvis Bay Namibia, West Africa

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 266 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Canary Island of Tenerife walk the port city of Santa Cruz19:23Vlog

Canary Island of Tenerife walk the port city of Santa Cruz

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 817 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2  LIVE 1.15.24  Daily Walk & Discussion - Canary Islands20:52Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 LIVE 1.15.24 Daily Walk & Discussion - Canary Islands

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 378 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2