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Jim Zim

Jim Zim

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
486 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon798 Total Videos on YouTube493K subscribers

Jim Zim description on YouTube:

Videos created by Jim Zimmerlin of Pasco, Washington. Most of the videos are about one of Jim's three passions: cruise ships, model trains, and dogs. If you're in to Caribbean cruises, G-scale model railroads, or cute dogs and puppies... you'll love these videos! Jim is a licensed commercial drone pilot with a FAA part 107 license. Many of his videos contain aerial shots from his drone.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Jim Zim

We’ve analysed 486 of 798 videos so far.

Published
486
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
798
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage61%

Comprehensive read on Jim Zim's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Jim Zim’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
    22
  2. 2025
    31
  3. 2024
    25
  4. 2023
    52
  5. 2022
    54
  6. 2021
    63
  7. 2020
    54
  8. 2019
    86
  9. 2018
    92
  10. 2017
    60
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years Β· 9 earlier years not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Water Park
62 mentions
Biggest Critique
Interior Cabins
43 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty31 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble43 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty88 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty115 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip60 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip7 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty47 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip97 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty62 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty41 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty38 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty96 video mentions
Embarkation
Seriously Tasty26 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip100 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip99 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip134 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty73 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip22 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.

Solo Travelers
83%
Loved
Couples
84%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Young Kids)
93%
Loved
Groups
90%
Loved
Adults-Only
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œi absolutely loved it”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

β€œi can honestly recommend odyssey of the seas without any hesitation trust me on this one”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

β€œas a 62 year old guy this is my idea of cruise perfection”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

β€œwhat you're about to see here was the absolute greatest”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

β€œthat really was pretty much the coolest thing that had ever happened to me on vacation”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim
The Watch-outs

β€œthe dinner buffet was a total joke it was the smallest dinner buffet I had ever seen on a cruise ship with the least number of choices”

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β€œout of the 43 cruises we've been on our cruise on the MSC seaside was all things considered the worst of all 43 of those cruises”

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β€œI really cannot recommend this cabin for anybody unless you bring along a set of earplugs.”

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β€œthe prices are absolutely insane over 7,000 for an ocean view balcony cabin for two people”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

β€œI was so ready to fall in love with this ship and the Virgin brand unfortunately I came away more convinced than ever that virgin aren't a cruise line for me”

πŸ₯ˆExpertJim Zim

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Jim Zim.

  1. If visiting Mount St. Helens, aim for June, July, or August for better views as clouds can obscure the crater in May.

  2. Use a travel agent to help coordinate flights to Lewiston because the airport is very small with few flight options.

  3. Take the Bonneville Dam and fish hatchery excursion; it is highly recommended for the views and facilities.

  4. Get up early to see the ship sail through the dams and under the bridges.

  5. Book the Richland Legacy Excursion to learn about the area's atomic past.

  6. Visit a local vineyard for wine tasting if you're a wine lover.

  7. Book an extra night at the hotel before the cruise to ensure time for jetboat excursion.

  8. Book your next cruise through Caitlin Gallagher at Ambrun Travel for expert service on American Cruise Lines.

Videos (486)