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Just Ramblin' Around

Just Ramblin' Around

Casual Creator
128 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon324 Total Videos on YouTube11K 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.  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 · Just Ramblin' Around

We’ve analysed 128 of 324 videos so far.

Published
128
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
324
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage40%

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

Annual Activity
Just Ramblin' Around’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    17
  2. 2025
    56
  3. 2024
    70
  4. 2023
    95
  5. 2022
    79
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = 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 — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Main Dining
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Embarkation
11 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Bacon Bliss1 video mention
Top
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip1 video mention
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty9 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty7 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty5 video mentions
Top

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip6 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble11 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty24 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip27 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon 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
87%
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
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

Stop by Mr. Clucker. Forget about Popeye's. Forget about Chick-fil-A. Mr. Cluckers is the way to go.

It has been a fantastic stay. We're having a great time.

I give this a 10 overall it was just too simple

I have not seen a place with this many great amenities to be able to utilize.

The service has been fantastic. And this ride has been incredible.

The Watch-outs

I won't be doing that pass ever again

I'd probably try to avoid dead men's pass

I have never been to an area with this many warnings

speed and inexperience are the two biggest fact we see in accidents on Dead Man's pass

It's loud. It's noisy. We're right by the airport. You're going to hear the planes going overhead all day long and helicopters

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Just Ramblin' Around.

  1. Upgrade to the dome car for better views.

  2. Arrive early to watch the gun show before boarding.

  3. Check trail difficulty levels using an app before hiking.

  4. Be prepared for rapid weather changes at the Grand Canyon.

  5. Book a personal jeep tour on Viator for a cheaper, organized alternative to ship excursions.

  6. Ask for Dark Chocolate when booking the Pirate Jeep Tour.

  7. Visit the Straw Market for shopping right across from the ships.

  8. Be prepared for chaos at Nassau port due to multiple ships.

Videos (128)

Secret RV Park Right Off I-5 You Need To See in Woodland, Washington!14:53Tour

Secret RV Park Right Off I-5 You Need To See in Woodland, Washington!

· 4K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Can You Believe These Canyons Are Real?1:24Tour

Can You Believe These Canyons Are Real?

· 2K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
EXPLORING OLDEST HOTEL & BEST RESTAURANT in Tokeland, Washington!28:46Vlog

EXPLORING OLDEST HOTEL & BEST RESTAURANT in Tokeland, Washington!

· 7K views · 7 months ago
Highly Positive
BEST Fish n Chips & SECRET RV Location in Long Beach, Washington!29:22Vlog

BEST Fish n Chips & SECRET RV Location in Long Beach, Washington!

· 28K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Joy Cruise - Does It Live Up to the Hype?32:00Review

Norwegian Joy Cruise - Does It Live Up to the Hype?

· 11K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
+1 more
The Story Behind Idaho’s Massive 9-11 Flag! #patriot0:39Tour

The Story Behind Idaho’s Massive 9-11 Flag! #patriot

· 2K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
IN-N-OUT'S Secret Menu & Fun Facts at Washington's First Location!11:27Vlog

IN-N-OUT'S Secret Menu & Fun Facts at Washington's First Location!

· 1K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Victoria, BC in 24 HOURS | Fisherman's Wharf to Parliament Buildings22:02Vlog

Victoria, BC in 24 HOURS | Fisherman's Wharf to Parliament Buildings

· 7K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
We Tried Washington's First In-N-Out Burger!  Welcome to the PNW! #InNOut0:36

We Tried Washington's First In-N-Out Burger! Welcome to the PNW! #InNOut

· 2K views · 9 months ago
We Tried EVERY Bar on Norwegian Joy! Here's What Happened24:30Tour

We Tried EVERY Bar on Norwegian Joy! Here's What Happened

· 4K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
EXPLORE Top Things To Do In  Sitka, Alaska With Our CRUISE PORT GUIDE!15:10Tips

EXPLORE Top Things To Do In Sitka, Alaska With Our CRUISE PORT GUIDE!

· 11K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Exploring Icy Strait Point, Alaska CRUISE PORT GUIDE & TIPS!16:14Tips

Exploring Icy Strait Point, Alaska CRUISE PORT GUIDE & TIPS!

· 5K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
FAVORITE CRUISE DAY TIPS on the Best Way to View Glacier Bay, Alaska!9:31Tips

FAVORITE CRUISE DAY TIPS on the Best Way to View Glacier Bay, Alaska!

· 4K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+1 more
PERFECT DAY in Skagway Alaska! Cruise Port Guide & TOP Excursion!10:53Tips

PERFECT DAY in Skagway Alaska! Cruise Port Guide & TOP Excursion!

· 4K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
We Reveal the TOP 6 ATTRACTIONS in Juneau, Alaska Cruise Port Guide!12:48Tips

We Reveal the TOP 6 ATTRACTIONS in Juneau, Alaska Cruise Port Guide!

· 10K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
CRUISE PORT GUIDE How to Spend a Great Day in KETCHIKAN, Alaska!12:04Tips

CRUISE PORT GUIDE How to Spend a Great Day in KETCHIKAN, Alaska!

· 7K views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+1 more
Expert Tips for Unforgettable RV Adventures at Roam Tillamook RV Resort in Garibaldi, Oregon #rvlife44:07Vlog

Expert Tips for Unforgettable RV Adventures at Roam Tillamook RV Resort in Garibaldi, Oregon #rvlife

· 8K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MOST LUXURIOUS Golf & RV Resort We've Ever Seen! Bar Run Golf & RV Resort Roseburg, Oregon #rvlife1:38Tour

MOST LUXURIOUS Golf & RV Resort We've Ever Seen! Bar Run Golf & RV Resort Roseburg, Oregon #rvlife

· 3K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MOST LUXURIOUS Golf & RV Resort We've Ever Seen! Bar Run Golf & RV Resort Roseburg, Oregon #rvlife17:45Tour

MOST LUXURIOUS Golf & RV Resort We've Ever Seen! Bar Run Golf & RV Resort Roseburg, Oregon #rvlife

· 5K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
THE MOST SCENIC DRIVE in Oregon! TOP Attractions Multnomah Falls & McMenamin's Edgefield Hotel19:50Vlog

THE MOST SCENIC DRIVE in Oregon! TOP Attractions Multnomah Falls & McMenamin's Edgefield Hotel

· 1K views · 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Are These the MOST FUN RV RESORTS? Campground Review: Premier RV Resort Lincoln City, Oregon #rvlife12:25Review

Are These the MOST FUN RV RESORTS? Campground Review: Premier RV Resort Lincoln City, Oregon #rvlife

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
DISCOVER the BEST Places to Eat, Stay & Play in Lincoln City, Oregon!  #rvlife15:02Vlog

DISCOVER the BEST Places to Eat, Stay & Play in Lincoln City, Oregon! #rvlife

· 8K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
AMAZING OCEANVIEW RV Resort! Campground Review:  Sea Perch RV Resort, Yachats Oregon #rvlife12:34Review

AMAZING OCEANVIEW RV Resort! Campground Review: Sea Perch RV Resort, Yachats Oregon #rvlife

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Is This Really the Gem of the Oregon Coast? Top Tourist Stops on HWY 101 in Yachats, Oregon #rvlife23:37Vlog

Is This Really the Gem of the Oregon Coast? Top Tourist Stops on HWY 101 in Yachats, Oregon #rvlife

· 5K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive