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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 1.14.24 - Daily Walk & Discussion off the west coast of Africa - Canary Islands21:29Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 LIVE 1.14.24 - Daily Walk & Discussion off the west coast of Africa - Canary Islands

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 259 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 LIVE 1/13/24! We are on our daily walk talking about last night what we're doing today,13:51Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 LIVE 1/13/24! We are on our daily walk talking about last night what we're doing today,

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 407 views Β· 2 years ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2 DAILY WALK ON DECK 7  REAL ACTION VIEWS OF QUEEN MARY 2 & NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN 1-12-249:59Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 DAILY WALK ON DECK 7 REAL ACTION VIEWS OF QUEEN MARY 2 & NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN 1-12-24

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
QUEEN MARY 2 WORLD CRUISE SAIL AWAY FIREWORKS PARTY FROM SOUTHAMPTON ENGLAND!4:50Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 WORLD CRUISE SAIL AWAY FIREWORKS PARTY FROM SOUTHAMPTON ENGLAND!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 569 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
+2 more
QUEEN VICTORIA WORLD CRUISE SAIL AWAY CELEBRATION IN SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND9:21Vlog

QUEEN VICTORIA WORLD CRUISE SAIL AWAY CELEBRATION IN SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND

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 Victoria
+2 more
Ottoman Kitchen restaurant in Southampton - Close to the cruise port, great atmosphere, food & WIFI.2:00Tips

Ottoman Kitchen restaurant in Southampton - Close to the cruise port, great atmosphere, food & WIFI.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 498 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2 GALE-FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC - BE CAREFUL!!!1:40Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 GALE-FORCE WINDS ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC - BE CAREFUL!!!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 793 views Β· 2 years ago
Very Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Queen Mary 2 - Cabin 6198 - Inside Room Tour & Review (2024)20:57Tour

Cunard Queen Mary 2 - Cabin 6198 - Inside Room Tour & Review (2024)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
DECK 2 Walk Around on the Cunard Queen Mary 217:09Tour

DECK 2 Walk Around on the Cunard Queen Mary 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 821 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
DECK 7 TOUR - Cunard Queen Mary 213:36Tour

DECK 7 TOUR - Cunard Queen Mary 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 615 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Roaring 20s Gala: A Night of Vintage Glamour & Luxury"1:20Vlog

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Roaring 20s Gala: A Night of Vintage Glamour & Luxury"

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
DECKS 12, 13 & 14 TOURS on the Cunard Queen Mary 28:57Tour

DECKS 12, 13 & 14 TOURS on the Cunard Queen Mary 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE FROM THE QUEEN MARY-2 IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC - MAN IS ATTEMPTING TO GO SWIMMING1:57Vlog

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE FROM THE QUEEN MARY-2 IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC - MAN IS ATTEMPTING TO GO SWIMMING

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
LIVE STREAM QUEEN MARY-2 OUTSIDE DECK 7 IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM6:53Vlog

LIVE STREAM QUEEN MARY-2 OUTSIDE DECK 7 IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE - QUEEN MARY 2 ENTERS FIRST OF 3 MAJOR STORMS CROSSING THE NORTH ATLANTIC1:23Vlog

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE - QUEEN MARY 2 ENTERS FIRST OF 3 MAJOR STORMS CROSSING THE NORTH ATLANTIC

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE - DAY 2 ON QUEEN MARY 2,  THROUGH A MASSIVE STORM SYSTEM IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC2:27Vlog

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE - DAY 2 ON QUEEN MARY 2, THROUGH A MASSIVE STORM SYSTEM IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 80K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Embarkation Day from New York to Southampton and Beyond - Cunard Queen Mary 26:56Vlog

Embarkation Day from New York to Southampton and Beyond - Cunard Queen Mary 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K 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 - HEADING INTO MASSIVE STORM PATTERNS AS CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP EXPLAINS CONDITIONS3:16Vlog

QUEEN MARY 2 - HEADING INTO MASSIVE STORM PATTERNS AS CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP EXPLAINS CONDITIONS

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Carnival Mardi Gras Cabin 5238 - 2 or 4 Person Room? Would You Stay Here?7:09Review

Carnival Mardi Gras Cabin 5238 - 2 or 4 Person Room? Would You Stay Here?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Carnival Mardi Gras Inside Cabin 15349 - Why Did We Book This Room?9:38Tour

Carnival Mardi Gras Inside Cabin 15349 - Why Did We Book This Room?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
GRAND TURK - BEST BEACH FROM CRUISE SHIP "JACK’S SHACK" CARNIVAL DRUG SNIFFING DOG CHECK!15:58Tips

GRAND TURK - BEST BEACH FROM CRUISE SHIP "JACK’S SHACK" CARNIVAL DRUG SNIFFING DOG CHECK!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS NAVIGATING THROUGH ELECTRICAL STORM WITH WINDS & HIGH SEA SWELLS. GOING TO PR!2:57Vlog

CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS NAVIGATING THROUGH ELECTRICAL STORM WITH WINDS & HIGH SEA SWELLS. GOING TO PR!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
β€œWILD” CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY SEASON SAIL AWAY PARTY WITH CRUISE DIRECTOR JACKY TANG10:12

β€œWILD” CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY SEASON SAIL AWAY PARTY WITH CRUISE DIRECTOR JACKY TANG

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS CAPTAIN & CREW ARE NAVIGATING HIGH WINDS & SEA SWELLS BACK TO PORT CANAVERAL.1:24Vlog

CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS CAPTAIN & CREW ARE NAVIGATING HIGH WINDS & SEA SWELLS BACK TO PORT CANAVERAL.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras