Matt's Moments
✨Casual CreatorMatt's Moments description on YouTube:
Every airline has a backstory. Every train route has something most passengers never notice. Every city has a way of getting around that nobody talks about. Hi, I'm Matt — and Matt's Moments is where I tell those stories. Wings, wheels, rails, or waves — if it moves, I want to be on it and tell you what it's actually like. The channel covers the full spectrum: airline reviews, train journeys, tram rides, bus routes, cruise ships, unique hotel stays, city transport deep-dives, city-to-airport adventures most travel channels completely ignore, and on-location globetrotting videos from wherever the journey takes me. Every video comes with the real cost, a dive into the history behind the transport, and a straight-up verdict on whether it's worth your money. Some of it's premium. Some of it's budget. All of it's honest. If it moves, we're boarding. Subscribe and ride along.
We’ve analysed 101 of 263 videos so far.
Solid sample of Matt's Moments's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 202611645%52 of 116100%52 of 52
- 20252152%11 of 21100%11 of 11
- 20242520%5 of 25100%5 of 5
- 20233933%13 of 39100%13 of 13
- 20223951%20 of 39100%20 of 20
- 202130%0 of 3— no cruise videos
What Creators Are Saying About Matt's Moments
He's in a desperate attempt to save a dying channel that's on the skids. And I'm going to turn you guys around so you can see the road.
New York Dan
It is refined, calm, and geared toward adults who actually want to relax on vacation.
CruiseTalesToday
Just because you're on vacation does not necessarily mean that you are exempt from bad things happening to you or the people you are traveling with.
LetsTalkShip
If you're a retiree who values a quiet lounge before dinner, or a grandparent who wants that curtain of separation from a grandkid on the sofa bed, this suite earns its keep.
Matt
This is a premium ship sitting a step above the mass market lines but without the sky-high price tag of the true luxury brands.
CruiseTalesToday
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.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s 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.
“that was my first helicopter ride ever and what a way to do it on Victoria Falls scenery such a beautiful quick Scenic flight loved it”
“These tacos are pretty phenomenal. the crazy taco. All right, full bellies.”
“MSC, I think your entertainment is beating a lot of the other cruise ships. So, keep it up.”
“Great magician has to tell a story and the slide of hand and quick hand. Great show. Good job, MSE on that one.”
“Incredible. Incredible show. I didn't record it but the acrobats were amazing. Made the ladies and probably some of the men scream.”
“I'm rating this airline one out of five for its comfort.”
“Not a single steak we've ordered has been good. And so that brings you to like why is it why is the struggles? What's going on?”
“that line was ridiculously timed long about an hour away”
“some of these string cars are smell like pure Funk trying to be mindful stay fresh clothes and you feel better too”
“The service. I hate to pick on the service because it's usually the company leads them in a different direction, but they got these waiters and waitresses frantically running around.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Matt's Moments.
Wear good shoes for ruins.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the heat.
Tip your driver and tour guide if they take good care of you.
If you want to avoid duty-free shops in the port, cut through the pool.
Hire a private local guide instead of cruise ship excursions to save money.
Take advantage of photo ops before the long walk on the pier.
Grab a drink at the Tiki Bar before heading back to the ship.
The best spots to hang out and relax before or after the pool is underneath this shaded area on the sides of the ship.
Videos (101)
0:35TipsDon't miss these Christchurch experiences #newzealand #thingsToDo
0:44TourChristchurch's best kept secret nobody talks about #newzealand #travelguide #hidden
0:17TourThis Venue Has EVERYTHING on Celebrity Edge #cruiseship #cruiselife #tour
0:50TipsThis is how you actually get off the cruise ship in New Zealand #cruiseship #travel #hack
0:28TourAdults Only Solarium is Absolutely Stunning #celebritycruises #cruise #luxury
0:46TourThis Cruise Ship Buffet Has Pizza Available Anytime (Almost) #cruiseship #pizza #foodie
12:25VlogCelebrity Cruises Chandelier Show | Is It Worth the Hype?
0:25TourThis Balcony Hammock Shocked Me (Valiant Lady Tour) #cruisereview #shorts
0:57TourThis Cruise Cabin Has More Space Than You'd Think #luxury #shorts
1:00TourWould You Pay Extra for This Balcony Room? #cruiseprices #shorts
0:51TourAirplane Bathroom Tour + Unexpected Aurora Show #travel #shorts
15:29VlogI Didn't Expect This in New Zealand's Bay of Islands!
0:18TourCruise Shows Are Actually Incredible #cruise #entertainment #shorts
12:44VlogI Didn't Expect Waiheke Island to Be THIS Good
0:17TourThe Magic Carpet on Celebrity Cruises is Insane #cruise #engineering #travel
0:36TourThis Landmark Almost Didn't Survive the Quake #christchurch #earthquake #nz
1:10TourDunedin's Railway Station is More Impressive Than You'd Think #nz #wanderlust
0:36TourTasting Speights' Gold Medal Beer vs the Rest #dunedinnewzealand #brewery
0:35TourReal Bagpiper Teaches Me the Haggis Toast #dunedinnewzealand #bagpipes #cultural
0:51TourShip Leaving Port Has a Secret Flag Ritual 🚢 #maritime #ships
0:21TipsNever Ignore This on a Cruise #cruiseship #safety
0:28Tour81% of Cabins Have THIS Feature on Celebrity Edge #luxurytravel #cruise #ship
0:57VlogFrom Pancakes to Massive Ships in Sydney #foodtravel #sydney #harbour
0:50TourNever seen cruise boarding this smooth before #celebrity #luxury