
KirkToriStory
π₯Expert CreatorKirkToriStory description on YouTube:
Weβre Tori and Kirk, a Canadian couple who sold our home, packed up our lives, and set sail to live full-time on cruise ships since late 2022. Now, we explore the world by living on cruise ships and visit our favorite cruise ports. We love to save money BUT also live our best lives on some of the most beautiful ships in the most beautiful locations. We share information, tips, tricks, advice about the different cruise lines that we have been on, such as Explora Journey, Azamara Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland America, Costa Cruises, MSC, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Viking, Oceania, Norwegian Cruise Line, and more... On this channel, you'll find: π³ Cruise life tips, tours & travel hacks π‘ Cruise destinations... ideas of what to do in port πΈ Ship tours, Tips, Cabin Tours, Top Lists Whether we're sharing cruise adventures or giving you a cabin tour, weβre here to inspire you to design a long term cruise experience you truly love.
Weβve analysed 202 of 273 videos so far.
Solid sample of KirkToriStory's catalogue β the patterns below should be reliable.
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What Creators Are Saying About KirkToriStory
I won't be attending this one because just free interior room, drinks on us in the casino. Not really something that catches my attention

ARD Cruising
They wanted to lean into the luxury. And so what they did um is they made the ship bigger. They enhanced it.

Danny
The Norwegian company Yotun created the Hull Skater, a remote control robot that inspects and cleans the hull below the waterline.

Paul
This ship carries the classic Carnival personality, meaning bright colors, upbeat music, and crew who actually seem happy to be there.

CruiseTalesToday
Safety of life at sea is a fundamental responsibility and I'm sure you will appreciate the importance of responding when distress signals are observed.

Doug Parker
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0β5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = βmehβ, 5 = βbacon blissβ. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWhoβs this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
βBut last night after 21 years together, Kirk asked me to marry him. Yes. I can't even believe it.β
βThey're unique to Azamara cruises and they're what turns a cruise into a memory.β
βThe food on Azamera is hands down my favorite part of any ship I've ever sailed on. And I've been on over 60 ships for over 2 and 1/2 years.β
βThe real best part of all of this is that all the food is included in your cruise fare. There's no nickel and dimming.β
βThe entertainers, meaning the vocalists, the dancers, the band, the crew, all of them, simply put, put on the best shows that we have ever seen with Princess Cruises.β
βWhen I called the cruise line to alter one of those sailings, they quickly said no. Not because they couldn't, because the policy said they didn't have to.β
βOn a recent voyage aboard the Regal Princess, the captain's voice came over the intercom announcing a critical situation on board and asking for anyone with a signed blood donor card to come forward.β
βIn a horrifying incident in November 2023, the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery was caught in a violent storm in the Bay of Bisque. A massive wave struck the vessel, causing its propulsion safety system to activate and the ship to halt abruptly, resulting in chaos.β
βIf you are not in need of an accessible cabin, please don't book it.β
βI have not been able to go on several cruises that I've wanted to go on and found out later that totally able-bodied people have booked the rooms.β
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for KirkToriStory.
Check for cruise referral programs before booking to get free onboard credit.
Manually sign up for loyalty programs as some are not automatic.
Inquire about cruise line status matching to carry elite benefits to new lines.
Always ask about specific discounts for military, teachers, first responders, or residents.
Don't over-filter your cruise search; enter travel dates and see all options to discover unexpected sailings.
Consider repositioning/transatlantic cruises as they can serve as both transportation and a hotel/vacation.
Don't assume flying is always cheaper; sometimes the cruise is the most cost-effective transportation.
Download the MSC app and book your shows immediately upon boarding.
Videos (202)
15:37TipsYou're Booking Cruises ALL WRONG - STOP Leaving Money On The Table!
10:59TipsI Booked 5 BACK TO BACK Cruises... Here's HOW!
13:12TipsMSC World America - 10 AMAZING Facts That YOU NEED To Know Before YOUR Cruise!
6:16TipsThinking About Azamara? DON'T Book Until You See THESE Deals!
8:45TipsYour Casino Cruise Reward vs Reality | The Numbers Don't Lie
10:15Tips2026 Cruise DEALS That Are Actually INSANE
9:04TipsAre GRATUITIES On A Cruise GETTING Out Of Hand? - Our Real Costs Living Full Time On Ships
10:02TipsFree Cruise? We Paid $4,000 in Hidden Costs (Full Breakdown)
14:16TipsThe REAL PRICE of Living on Cruise Ships β It's NOT What We Expected
11:56TipsWe Had A Family Crisis Mid-Cruise And This Is What Happened
14:10TourHolland America Zuiderdam FULL BALCONY Stateroom TOUR!
14:29TipsShip Hopping Strategy: How We Plan 80+ Nights on Cruise Ships (Copy This!)
6:36TourHOSTED LUXURY Mediterranean Cruise 2027 | Join Me on Regent Seven Seas Grandeur!
12:49Vlog8 Realities of Land Life That Hit Different After 3 Years on Cruise Ships
10:37ReviewRegent Seven Seas Cruises: Is THIS the MOST Luxurious Cruise Line in the World?
14:31Tips10 Cruise Passenger Moments We Can't Believe We Witnessed (Living On Ships Full Time)
11:18Tips10 CHEAPEST Repositioning Cruise DEALS Over 10 Cruise Lines (2026)
16:56CompareShip Hopping Cost REVEALED: What We Spent Across 7 Cruise Ships in 4 Months
8:00TipsNCL LUNA What's FREE and What COSTS EXTRA!
8:42ReviewPrincess Cruises Has Changed⦠12 Surprises After 34 Cruises (Is It Still Worth It?)
8:10TipsSapphire Princess: The HIDDEN SPOTS Most Passengers NEVER FIND!
7:28TourNCL Luna HAVEN TOUR REVEALS What Cruisers ACTUALLY Get!
9:03TourTake A LOOK INSIDE The NCL LUNA Haven Penthouse Balcony!
4:20Vlog