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Lainey Melnick

Lainey Melnick

Casual Creator
474 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon1,446 Total Videos on YouTube4K subscribers

Lainey Melnick description on YouTube:

CEO | Luxury Travel Agency | Luxury Travel Advisor | Luxury Lifestyle Expert | Travel Media Spokesperson | Award Winning Travel Video Producer | Marketing Guru | Tesla Diva | Scuba Diver _________________________________ Dream Vacations - Lainey Melnick & Assoc. What I do ... I use my 35+ years of executive experience in media, technology, marketing and management to advise and curate my clients’ bespoke travel experiences. I specialize in luxury travel by jet, yacht, cruise, rail, chauffeur, self-drive, plus I assist with global vacation villa rentals. My worldwide travel supplier partners build my commission into their pricing so my service is only to your advantage. Awarded 2025 Luminary Award • 2024 Travel Weekly Travel Agent Innovation Silver Magellan • 2024 TravelAge West Trendsetter • 2021 Game Changer • 2019 Brand Ambassador • 2018 Travel Influencer • 2018 Westlake Chamber of Commerce Member of the Quarter • 2017 OPAL Outstanding Performance & Leadership Award for Women

Catalogue Coverage
Established read · Lainey Melnick

We’ve analysed 474 of 1,400+ videos so far.

Published
474
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
1,446
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage33%

Solid sample of Lainey Melnick's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Lainey Melnick’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
    88
  2. 2025
    127
  3. 2024
    188
  4. 2023
    346
  5. 2022
    334
  6. 2021
    235
  7. 2020
    9
  8. 2019
    36
  9. 2018
    9
  10. 2017
    9
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years · 5 earlier years not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
47 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty39 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty47 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top
Room Service
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty39 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty44 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty22 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip8 video mentions
Casino
Mild Gripe2 video mentions
Low
Activities
Solid Strip22 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip5 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty36 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Seriously Tasty46 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty123 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip85 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip105 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty95 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble10 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip21 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.

Solo Travelers
83%
Loved
Best Match
Couples
89%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
86%
Loved
Families (Teens)
83%
Loved
Groups
88%
Loved
Adults-Only
80%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Family Tested
Loved by families with kids
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money
Showstopper
Entertainment praised by creators

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

oh my God oh my God so delicious

crystal you are blowing me away with your food

Snorkeling with playful sea lions and marine iguanas is absolutely out of this world.

The food is absolutely amazing. I honest to God I didn't want to leave the restaurant.

Luxury Leaders Alliance is access at the highest level of luxury travel.

The Watch-outs

I can't do this excuse me sir I don't want to do it can I just come back

I'm scared I don't like it said you're going to go back I don't want to go I don't want to go let me go back

we lost power and so we propped open the garage but these trees are keeping us inside we can't move they're so heavy and full of ice they just fell off of our trees

that kid don't let this happen to you you don't want to be that person who is being made fun of and being videotaped for running to the ship because you missed it

this was the biggest mistake

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Lainey Melnick.

  1. Build relationships with travel brands for exclusive access.

  2. Use Luxury Leaders Alliance for priority perks and insider opportunities.

  3. Book with Dream Vacations, Laney Melnick and Associates for access to the best sailings.

  4. Shop the Amazon storefront for everything needed for a July 4th getaway.

  5. Consider a pre or post night in the city for July 4th fireworks.

  6. Book with Dream Vacations, Lainey Melnick and Associates for priority access, preferred suites, and personalized planning.

  7. Check the rules for your specific cruise line or resort before hiding ducks.

  8. Add your social media handle to your duck tag for finders to tag you.

Videos (474)

We Will Never Break Tribute to WTH by Celebrity Cruises Cory Wallace3:55Tour

We Will Never Break Tribute to WTH by Celebrity Cruises Cory Wallace

· 57 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Cozumel Mexico - Snorkel, Tequila, Massage and Cocktails at SkyReef & Margaritaville Celebrity Apex19:20Vlog

Cozumel Mexico - Snorkel, Tequila, Massage and Cocktails at SkyReef & Margaritaville Celebrity Apex

· 2K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Azamara logo
Azamara
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
SEA Thermal Suite Spa Pass & Champagne Glass Hot Tub on Celebrity Cruises APEX6:07Tour

SEA Thermal Suite Spa Pass & Champagne Glass Hot Tub on Celebrity Cruises APEX

· 806 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Le Petit Chef Unique Animated Dining Option on Celebrity Cruises Apex Premium Ship Specialty Dining10:15Review

Le Petit Chef Unique Animated Dining Option on Celebrity Cruises Apex Premium Ship Specialty Dining

· 5K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Get the Latest Updates from my Supplier Partners with #AMinuteWithLainey 202125:43Tips

Get the Latest Updates from my Supplier Partners with #AMinuteWithLainey 2021

· 26 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Azamara logo
Azamara
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+16 more
Celebrity Cruises Apex Martini Bar and Grand Plaza- November 20212:50Tour

Celebrity Cruises Apex Martini Bar and Grand Plaza- November 2021

· 304 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Cruises Modern Luxury Apex Suites and The Retreat Ship Tour - Watch the In Depth Video21:31Tour

Celebrity Cruises Modern Luxury Apex Suites and The Retreat Ship Tour - Watch the In Depth Video

· 1K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Buenaventura Hotels in Puerto Vallarta at Perry’s Steakhouse1:53Tour

Buenaventura Hotels in Puerto Vallarta at Perry’s Steakhouse

· 150 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Ventura
Celebrity Apex In Depth for our World Travel Holdings 2021 Together National Conference - Nov 20214:52:17Tour

Celebrity Apex In Depth for our World Travel Holdings 2021 Together National Conference - Nov 2021

· 669 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Azamara logo
Azamara
+2 more
I won Celebrity SVP Dondra to benefit Make-a-Wish0:47

I won Celebrity SVP Dondra to benefit Make-a-Wish

· 12 views · 4 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
National Conference is Over0:30

National Conference is Over

· 16 views · 4 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
+1 more
Celebrity Cruises Apex Premium Modern Luxury Cruise Ship Tour in the Caribbean30:36Tour

Celebrity Cruises Apex Premium Modern Luxury Cruise Ship Tour in the Caribbean

· 2K views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Caye Caulker Belize with Sharks, Rays, Frigatebirds, Tarpin, Conch and Belize Barrier Reef4:33Vlog

Caye Caulker Belize with Sharks, Rays, Frigatebirds, Tarpin, Conch and Belize Barrier Reef

· 164 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Found the Club Onboard Celebrity Apex0:19

Found the Club Onboard Celebrity Apex

· 160 views · 4 years ago
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Follow me starting tomorrow on the Celebrity Cruises Apex0:43Vlog

Follow me starting tomorrow on the Celebrity Cruises Apex

· 164 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Austin to Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue1:15Vlog

Austin to Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue

· 163 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Waiting to Board Celebrity Apex at Port Everglades0:20Vlog

Waiting to Board Celebrity Apex at Port Everglades

· 438 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
The Vintage Room Private Chef Culinary Experience on Crystal River Cruises7:25

The Vintage Room Private Chef Culinary Experience on Crystal River Cruises

· 119 views · 4 years ago
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Honored to Win The Game Changer Award - November 20210:41Vlog

Honored to Win The Game Changer Award - November 2021

· 9 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
+1 more
Sailing the Rhine from Cologne to Amsterdam on Crystal Debussy0:35

Sailing the Rhine from Cologne to Amsterdam on Crystal Debussy

· 179 views · 4 years ago
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Marksburg Castle in Koblenz Germany0:33

Marksburg Castle in Koblenz Germany

· 144 views · 4 years ago
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Castles on the Rhine2:09Vlog

Castles on the Rhine

· 86 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Onboard Crystal Cruises Debussy7:49Vlog

Onboard Crystal Cruises Debussy

· 669 views · 4 years ago
Highly Positive
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Apex
Player Piano-Violin in Rudesheim Am Rhine0:28

Player Piano-Violin in Rudesheim Am Rhine

· 42 views · 4 years ago
Crystal Cruises logo
Crystal Cruises