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)
14:35Tips15 STEPS You MUST DO After Booking Your Cruise!
6:31TipsWhere We Stay For FREE BETWEEN CRUISES!
11:18TipsWe Lived on 50+ Ships - EXPLORA Journey SHOCKED US In 10 Ways!
8:20TipsCasino Loyalty Programs = FREE Cruises? She Proves It Works
8:01TipsAfter living On 73 Ships... CUNARD QUEEN ANNE is A FAVORITE. Here's Why!
12:16Tips10 Things YOU NEED TO KNOW Before Living On Cruise Ships Full Time!
4:38TipsDon't Let LIFE Pass You By: Why CRUISING CAN'T WAIT!
8:02TourCRUISING to Suva, Fiji? Cruise Port Tour!
12:39TipsWe Lived On Cruises For Over 2 Years
12:10TipsNorwegian Joy: Things To KNOW BEFORE You Go! Tips and Advice
6:33ReviewCarnival Radiance HONEST Cruise Ship Review
6:07TipsWatch THIS BEFORE You LIVE ON A CRUISE SHIP Full Time!
12:23TipsCruising to Lima, Peru? Check Out What YOU NEED To Do!
6:40TipsCruising Newbie? 10 ESSENTIAL TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW!
8:14TipsYour Top 3 Cruise Questions ANSWERED!
10:30TipsDo ANY Of THESE 5 Things To Get A FREE CRUISE! (Step-by-step)
5:29Tips5 Things That Will RUIN Your Cruise Ship Retirement Plan (From Full Time Cruisers)
8:54TipsAble-Bodied Guests Are Booking These Cabins And It's A Problem
7:46TipsHow Much Does a 21 Day Cruise REALLY Cost?
8:12TipsOur SUPER CHEAP Way To Get To EUROPE By CRUISE SHIP!
14:43TipsSky Princess: 10 TIPS and TRICKS We Noticed While Living On THIS Ship!
19:29TipsEVALUATE the REALITY of living on a cruise ship with this QUIZ
4:18TourDiscover the SPACIOUS Sapphire Princess Mini Suite Cabin
11:16Tour