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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)

CAMPGROUND REVIEW: AMAZING Amenities at Hart's Camp at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon #rvlife13:20Tour

CAMPGROUND REVIEW: AMAZING Amenities at Hart's Camp at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon #rvlife

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We Found a Hidden Beach Paradise on The Oregon Coast! Great Dune at Cape Kiwanda & Haystack Rock13:02Vlog

We Found a Hidden Beach Paradise on The Oregon Coast! Great Dune at Cape Kiwanda & Haystack Rock

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Campground Review: The Best RV Park Location in Oregon Wine Country! Olde Stone RV Resort #rvlife9:26Review

Campground Review: The Best RV Park Location in Oregon Wine Country! Olde Stone RV Resort #rvlife

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Heart of Oregon Wine Country Has a MASSIVE Secret! Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville #rvlife34:56Vlog

Heart of Oregon Wine Country Has a MASSIVE Secret! Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville #rvlife

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
You'll Be Humming This Tune Forever! Official World Premier of Just Ramblin Around's New Theme Song2:34Vlog

You'll Be Humming This Tune Forever! Official World Premier of Just Ramblin Around's New Theme Song

· 329 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
You'll be Humming This Tune Forever! Official World Premiere Just Ramblin Around's New Theme Song2:34Vlog

You'll be Humming This Tune Forever! Official World Premiere Just Ramblin Around's New Theme Song

· 589 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Wonder of the Seas
Ultimate Travel Guide & Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Hawaiian Vacation #travelvlog1:28:36Tips

Ultimate Travel Guide & Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Hawaiian Vacation #travelvlog

· 817 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Walking Up Broadway!  Your Guide to Restaurants, Breweries & Where to Stay in Seaside, Oregon!13:07Tips

Walking Up Broadway! Your Guide to Restaurants, Breweries & Where to Stay in Seaside, Oregon!

· 6K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
48 Hours in Downtown Vancouver, WA: What You Can't Miss!28:18Tips

48 Hours in Downtown Vancouver, WA: What You Can't Miss!

· 8K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
WATERSHED MUSIC FESTIVAL:  The Wildest Country Music Festival in the PNW!8:13Vlog

WATERSHED MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Wildest Country Music Festival in the PNW!

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Most DANGEROUS Stretch of Road: Deadman's Pass in Oregon! #rvlife8:13Vlog

Most DANGEROUS Stretch of Road: Deadman's Pass in Oregon! #rvlife

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Very Critical
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Windstar Cruises
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Wind Surf
Will We Survive Grande Hot Springs RV Resort Next to Haunted Hot Lake Springs Hotel? Oregon #rvlife14:57Vlog

Will We Survive Grande Hot Springs RV Resort Next to Haunted Hot Lake Springs Hotel? Oregon #rvlife

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Is Twin Falls 93 RV Park the PERFECT Idaho RV Spot? Watch the Campground Review & find out! #rvlife11:51Review

Is Twin Falls 93 RV Park the PERFECT Idaho RV Spot? Watch the Campground Review & find out! #rvlife

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Positive
Why People Love Twin Falls, Idaho! BASE Jumping, Shoshone Falls & Evel Knievel. #rvlife #rvliving29:24Vlog

Why People Love Twin Falls, Idaho! BASE Jumping, Shoshone Falls & Evel Knievel. #rvlife #rvliving

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Campground Review of the World Famous Lava Hot Springs, Idaho!  RV Life & RV Living10:29Review

Campground Review of the World Famous Lava Hot Springs, Idaho! RV Life & RV Living

· 4K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Don't Miss The World Famous Lava Hot Springs! RV Life & RV Travel!10:42Vlog

Don't Miss The World Famous Lava Hot Springs! RV Life & RV Travel!

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Exploring the Most Iconic Locations in the Grand Tetons & Jackson Hole Wyoming! This is RV Life!14:03Vlog

Exploring the Most Iconic Locations in the Grand Tetons & Jackson Hole Wyoming! This is RV Life!

· 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Ron & Jodi! 🎉 #justramblinaround0:19

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Ron & Jodi! 🎉 #justramblinaround

· 762 views · 1 years ago
Santa Claus Arrives in Vancouver on a Tugboat to Light the Christmas Tree at  Esther Short Park0:36

Santa Claus Arrives in Vancouver on a Tugboat to Light the Christmas Tree at Esther Short Park

· 255 views · 1 years ago
BEAR Spotted Wandering Through COLTER BAY Campsite!0:38

BEAR Spotted Wandering Through COLTER BAY Campsite!

· 1K views · 1 years ago
Colter Bay Campground & RV Park: Review & Tips on Camping in the Grand Teton National Park! #rvlife8:23Tips

Colter Bay Campground & RV Park: Review & Tips on Camping in the Grand Teton National Park! #rvlife

· 12K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Scenic Cruises and Tours
The Best Hike in Grand Tetons National Park | Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls & Inspiration Point #rvlife18:14Vlog

The Best Hike in Grand Tetons National Park | Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls & Inspiration Point #rvlife

· 3K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
🎄Step into Magic: Inside the Winter Wonderland Suite at Hilton Downtown Vancouver, Washington! ✨0:57

🎄Step into Magic: Inside the Winter Wonderland Suite at Hilton Downtown Vancouver, Washington! ✨

· 259 views · 1 years ago
WORTH THE COST? Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Review! West Yellowstone, Montana #rvlife8:38Review

WORTH THE COST? Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Review! West Yellowstone, Montana #rvlife

· 10K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive