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Just Ramblin' Around

Just Ramblin' Around

πŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
138 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon339 Total Videos on YouTube12K subscribers

Just Ramblin' Around description on YouTube:

Hi Ramblers! We are Ron & Jodi. You may have seen us brewery hopping & Rv'ing in the Pacific Northwest, sunset chasing in Hawaii or cruising to Alaska and the Caribbean but we're always just ramblin' around.Β  We believe in the beauty of spontaneous day trips and have a passion for planning the vacation of a lifetime. We hope our travel vlogs and reviews help you with planning your next adventure. Join us as we take you from extended RV Vacations outside the PNW to our own backyard exploring the Cascade Mountain Range, the high desert, Washington and Oregon's scenic coastline and our beautiful national parks. When we take a break from the RV lifestyle we travel to beautiful destinations and hop aboard luxurious cruise ships destined for Alaska and the Caribbean. We will take you on our vacations for an immersive travel experience. There are many videos to watch and help you decide how to spend your time in the PNW and beyond!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Just Ramblin' Around

We’ve analysed 138 of 339 videos so far.

Published
138
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
339
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage41%

Solid sample of Just Ramblin' Around's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Just Ramblin' Around’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
    26
  2. 2025
    56
  3. 2024
    70
  4. 2023
    95
  5. 2022
    79
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Just Ramblin' Around

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
11 mentions
Biggest Critique
Spa & Fitness
8 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty3 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip1 video mention
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
A Nibble8 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty15 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty26 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip11 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty31 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.

Couples
88%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
90%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Highly Recommended
Overall sentiment above 0.7
Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
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€œThe food was amazing throughout this whole ship. Some of the best food we've had on any ship.”

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β€œIt is probably one of the most beautiful lakes I've ever seen, especially with the mountains behind. This was worth the drive.”

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β€œIf you have the time, if you have the money, you want to put this on your bucket list and you want to check it off”

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β€œStop by Mr. Clucker. Forget about Popeye's. Forget about Chick-fil-A. Mr. Cluckers is the way to go.”

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β€œIt has been a fantastic stay. We're having a great time.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI won't be doing that pass ever again”

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β€œI'd probably try to avoid dead men's pass”

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β€œI have never been to an area with this many warnings”

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β€œThe spa. This is the first time I've never booked a spa on a ship. It was very small, very tiny. There aren't any windows in the spa.”

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β€œspeed and inexperience are the two biggest fact we see in accidents on Dead Man's pass”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Just Ramblin' Around.

  1. Make reservations for ocean view areas at Alchemy Bar.

  2. Bring cash to Lazy Susan's Cafe as it is cash only.

  3. Never turn your back to the ocean, especially during king tides.

  4. Visit the El Sancho restaurant location (not just the taco shack) if you want margaritas and a full menu.

  5. Be prepared to wait for brunch at McKay's Cottage Restaurant as it is very busy even on weekdays.

  6. Check the hours for McKay's Cottage as they are only open from 7:00 to 2:00.

  7. If staying overnight, camp at the state park to have the slot canyons within walking distance.

  8. Be aware of goat heads (spiny vegetation) around the campground area, especially for pets.

Videos (138)

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