KirkToriStory
🥈Expert CreatorKirkToriStory description on YouTube:
We’re 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: 🛳 Cruise life tips, tours & travel hacks 🏡 Cruise destinations... ideas of what to do in port 💸 Ship tours, Tips, Cabin Tours, Top Lists Whether we're sharing cruise adventures or giving you a cabin tour, we’re here to inspire you to design a long term cruise experience you truly love.
We’ve analysed 188 of 264 videos so far.
Solid sample of KirkToriStory's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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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.
“They're unique to Azamara cruises and they're what turns a cruise into a memory.”
“Look at the size of this beautiful balcony. It's really nice and deep.”
“Regent Seven Seas is absolutely one of them.”
“We would absolutely love to have some of you sailing with us on this incredible journey.”
“Regent 7C's is one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world.”
“When 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.”
“On 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.”
“In 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.”
“If you are not in need of an accessible cabin, please don't book it.”
“I 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.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for KirkToriStory.
Budget for Wi-Fi packages every sailing, as real internet is expensive and Starlink is banned.
Plan for excursions and port activities as essential costs, not optional extras.
Budget for in-between days, including hotel stays, flights, and other gap expenses.
Read your travel insurance policy carefully to understand actual coverage, not assumptions.
Purchase travel insurance with the right terms for full-time cruising.
Review cancellation, emergency medical, and repatriation coverage before booking.
Consider cancel for any reason coverage for additional flexibility.
Bring your own hooks for drying clothes.
Videos (188)
15:44TipsHow to Get FREE Stuff on Your Cruise — Drinks, Gifts, Onboard Credit & Hidden Perks
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9:42TipsTop 10 Things To Do on Azamara Quest | Sea Days, Activities & What to Expect on Azamara Cruises
9:50Tips10 INSANELY Affordable Princess Cruises in 2026 (7-Night Roundtrip Deals)
11:03TourLETS CHECK OUT ALL Staterooms On Azamara Cruises!
7:12TourThe BEST Ocean View Stateroom On Azamara Cruise!
8:01TipsAzamara White Night: What It REALLY Is, What to Wear, Food, Weather Backup & What to Expect
5:02VlogPRIVATE Azamazing Evening on AZAMARA Cruises in St. Marten!
12:14ReviewCOSTA Cruises Is NOT For Everyone... Here's Why
8:41TourAzamara Quest COMPLETE Cabin Tour - We Lived On THIS Ship For 1 Month!
11:40VlogWE HAD To Book AZAMARA Quest Then Our UPGRADE Happened!
9:47TipsPrincess Plus vs Premier: Which Princess Cruises Package Is ACTUALLY Worth It? (2026)
10:27Tips10 INSANELY CHEAP Alaska Cruises In A Balcony! (2026)
15:44VlogCruising LOGISTICS- 2025 Year Reflection
12:08Tips8 ESSENTIAL Cruise Planning Tips You NEED To Know BEFORE Booking Your First Cruise
10:14ReviewThe REAL Seabourn Experience - Not What You'd Expect
7:05TipsI Calculated the Cheapest Year-Long Cruise—Here's What I Found
12:29TipsNCL LUNA New Shows Are A Game Changer!
15:17Tips10 INSANELY CHEAP Repositioning Cruises in 2026 (10 Cruise Lines!)
8:11TipsEVERYTHING About Costa Cruises That SURPRISE North Americans
10:18ReviewIs Azamara The BEST Cruise Line For YOU?
9:44TipsTender Ports Don't Have to Be Stressful (Here's Why)
13:25ReviewIs Virgin Voyages TOO RISQUE For You?
10:49TipsHolland America: The TRUTH From People Who've Sailed 70+ Ships!