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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)

Princess Day at the Ballpark! πŸ‘‘βšΎ Fisher Cats vs. Altoona #hubbardsjourney #fishercats #deltadental1:06

Princess Day at the Ballpark! πŸ‘‘βšΎ Fisher Cats vs. Altoona #hubbardsjourney #fishercats #deltadental

Β· 368 views Β· 1 years ago
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Sky Princess Casino Tour | How We Earned a FREE Cruise + Live Bonus Slot Wins!17:08Tour

Sky Princess Casino Tour | How We Earned a FREE Cruise + Live Bonus Slot Wins!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
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Sky Princess
Royal Princess Battles Near Zero Visibility Off The Pacific Coast4:48Vlog

Royal Princess Battles Near Zero Visibility Off The Pacific Coast

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 282 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Cruising to Hubbard Glacier: What It’s Really Like Exploring Alaska Early in the Season7:03Vlog

Cruising to Hubbard Glacier: What It’s Really Like Exploring Alaska Early in the Season

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Carnival Cruise Line logo
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+1 more
Sky Princess FULL Ship Tour β€” Full Deck-by-Deck Walkthrough β€” What to know before you go!13:57Tour

Sky Princess FULL Ship Tour β€” Full Deck-by-Deck Walkthrough β€” What to know before you go!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
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Hobart Tasmania Port Day! No Tour Needed!14:56Tips

Hobart Tasmania Port Day! No Tour Needed!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
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Majestic Princess
Cruise Specialty Dining Unfiltered Review | Princess Crown Grill Experience16:24Review

Cruise Specialty Dining Unfiltered Review | Princess Crown Grill Experience

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Princess Cruises
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Port Day! Self Guided Tour Discover Culture, History and Iconic Architecture22:32Tour

Port Day! Self Guided Tour Discover Culture, History and Iconic Architecture

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 482 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cunard Line
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Princess Cruises
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Koala Encounter Before Our Cruise! 🐨 | Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane Australia14:32Tour

Koala Encounter Before Our Cruise! 🐨 | Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane Australia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 833 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cunard Line
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Carnival Cruise Line
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The City of Glass!13:33Tour

The City of Glass!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 497 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Climbing St. Peter’s Cupola + Sistine Chapel Views | Vatican Before the Conclave Part-15:39Tour

Climbing St. Peter’s Cupola + Sistine Chapel Views | Vatican Before the Conclave Part-1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 507 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Vatican Tour Before a New Pope | Inside the Museums & Sistine Chapel  - Vatican City Part 26:12Tour

Vatican Tour Before a New Pope | Inside the Museums & Sistine Chapel - Vatican City Part 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 248 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Sky Princess Pool Floods Atrium! Emergency Alert & Crew Response | April 2025 Cruise News4:46Review

Sky Princess Pool Floods Atrium! Emergency Alert & Crew Response | April 2025 Cruise News

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 35K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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Sky Princess M304 Balcony Cabin Tour & Review | Surprises You Need to See!12:36Review

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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Something BIG Just Happened… πŸŽ‰πŸŒ 7 Continents, Amazing Memories & A Huge Thank You! ❀️11:18Vlog

Something BIG Just Happened… πŸŽ‰πŸŒ 7 Continents, Amazing Memories & A Huge Thank You! ❀️

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 465 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
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Queen Mary 2
+1 more
BREAKING NEWS: Sky Princess Ship Delayed in Cadiz After Bollard Snaps! 🚒1:20Vlog

BREAKING NEWS: Sky Princess Ship Delayed in Cadiz After Bollard Snaps! 🚒

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 641 views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Princess Cruises logo
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Sky Princess Balcony Cabin C535 – Would You Stay Here? Full Cruise Cabin Tour & Review! πŸ›³οΈ12:51Tour

Sky Princess Balcony Cabin C535 – Would You Stay Here? Full Cruise Cabin Tour & Review! πŸ›³οΈ

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
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BONDI BEACH πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί WATER CHECK!0:09

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Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
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Australia’s Best Walk? πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Bondi to Coogee Coastal Trail18:31Vlog

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Beware Pickpockets in Lisbon? Exploring Lisbon on Port Day - Sky Princess!24:57Vlog

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 782 views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
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Sky Princess M716 Balcony Cabin - FULL Review & Tour! Worth It or Skip It?17:05Tour

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Turn around day on the Sky Princess in Southampton, England1:47Vlog

Turn around day on the Sky Princess in Southampton, England

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Sky Princess M518 Inside Cabin Tour, Review and Something Weird! 😲 But Our Favorite Cabin Layout13:06Tour

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
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The Catch by Rudi on the Sky Princess - Princess Speciality Restaurant, is it worth it? OUR REVIEW9:31Review

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πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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