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Mer Cruises Solo

Mer Cruises Solo

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
149 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon182 Total Videos on YouTube19K subscribers

Mer Cruises Solo description on YouTube:

Welcome to my cruise channel! I am an avid solo cruiser trying to cruise to as many places around the world as possible. I have done 35+ cruises across 6 continents (7th coming soon!) and I have so much more still to see. Come along with me as I show you what it's like to cruise solo! Follow me over on social media for real-time cruise updates!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· Mer Cruises Solo

We’ve analysed 149 of 182 videos so far.

Published
149
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
182
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage82%

Solid sample of Mer Cruises Solo's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
Mer Cruises Solo’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    23
  2. 2025
    61
  3. 2024
    69
  4. 2023
    18
  5. 2022
    1
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Suites
4 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
2 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip20 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty37 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble17 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble17 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty44 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty4 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty22 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty21 video mentions
Casino
Mild Gripe2 video mentions
Low
Activities
Seriously Tasty14 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip64 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Barely Crispy6 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty29 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip106 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Value
A Nibble34 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip86 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown7 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip34 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon 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.

Best Match
Solo Travelers
84%
Loved

Consensus Seals

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

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œIt is beautiful. This is perfection.”

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β€œWhat an amazing morning.”

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β€œThat lunch was absolutely incredible.”

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β€œI just have nothing but good things to say about the transatlantic trip and I would absolutely repeat it.”

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β€œThe service is impeccable, constant and incredible. They are amazing on here.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI'm super bummed. Great Syrup Key was a lot of people's most anticipated port on this cruise.”

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β€œthe biggest downside to this cabin was the fact that it was partially obstructed by the Lifeboat that you see here outside the window”

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β€œI'm starting to feel fatigued with Norwegian and I want to branch out and I want to try their cruise lines.”

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β€œI don't love Prima. I don't love that. I don't like Prima and Viva all that much.”

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β€œdo I think it was worth the cost in this current moment no I don't”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Mer Cruises Solo.

  1. Go to Charleston quickly before cruise ships stop visiting.

  2. Use self-assist disembarkation for a simpler process.

  3. Tap to pay for the train ticket using Apple Pay or similar.

  4. Enjoy the onboard credit for dining if you have it.

  5. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and explore the port when docked.

  6. Book the Anthology dining experience if you want a special meal.

  7. Get cash before boarding to avoid high ATM fees on the ship.

  8. Consider purchasing Vibe Beach Club access for a quieter, more comfortable experience.

Videos (149)

I faced my biggest fear in Geiranger, Norway! 10 Days SOLO on the NCL Prima33:41Vlog

I faced my biggest fear in Geiranger, Norway! 10 Days SOLO on the NCL Prima

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 33K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
What is a Sea Day like on NCL Prima Iceland & Norway Cruise?!18:29Vlog

What is a Sea Day like on NCL Prima Iceland & Norway Cruise?!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
NCL Prima Solo Balcony Cabin 122007:38Tour

NCL Prima Solo Balcony Cabin 12200

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
One AMAZING day in Akureyri, Iceland on the NCL Prima!35:37Vlog

One AMAZING day in Akureyri, Iceland on the NCL Prima!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 26K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
You Won't Believe the STUNNING Views of Dynjandi Waterfall!26:38Vlog

You Won't Believe the STUNNING Views of Dynjandi Waterfall!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
Boarding NCL Prima in Reykjavik, Iceland | 10-Day Solo Cruise!26:00

Boarding NCL Prima in Reykjavik, Iceland | 10-Day Solo Cruise!

Β· 47K views Β· 2 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
One day in Reykjavik, Iceland... was the Blue Lagoon worth it??26:20Vlog

One day in Reykjavik, Iceland... was the Blue Lagoon worth it??

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 38K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
Cruising on the Norwegian Joy | 3 Days to spend in Bermuda!17:36Vlog

Cruising on the Norwegian Joy | 3 Days to spend in Bermuda!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 16K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Solo Balcony cabin on NCL Prima! #cruise #solocruise #shorts #cruisenorwegian #nclprima0:50

Solo Balcony cabin on NCL Prima! #cruise #solocruise #shorts #cruisenorwegian #nclprima

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
Boarding Norwegian Joy in New York City! Embarkation & First Sea Day16:28Vlog

Boarding Norwegian Joy in New York City! Embarkation & First Sea Day

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 18K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Bermuda arrival on the Norwegian Joy β˜€οΈπŸŒŠ #sunrise #cruise #bermuda #shorts0:17

Bermuda arrival on the Norwegian Joy β˜€οΈπŸŒŠ #sunrise #cruise #bermuda #shorts

Β· 831 views Β· 2 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
Antigua & Final Sea Day on Valiant Lady | So much free money left to spend!22:33Vlog

Antigua & Final Sea Day on Valiant Lady | So much free money left to spend!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Luxury Catamaran Excursion in St Lucia and Scarlet Night on Valiant Lady!20:51Vlog

Luxury Catamaran Excursion in St Lucia and Scarlet Night on Valiant Lady!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Bridgetown, Barbados | Beach Day & Sea Turtle Snorkel!21:04Vlog

Bridgetown, Barbados | Beach Day & Sea Turtle Snorkel!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Why I stayed on the ship in Guadeloupe… unpopular Caribbean port??17:21Vlog

Why I stayed on the ship in Guadeloupe… unpopular Caribbean port??

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages logo
Scarlet Lady
Solo on Virgin Voyages - Virgin Gorda & The Baths (Part 2)!23:26Vlog

Solo on Virgin Voyages - Virgin Gorda & The Baths (Part 2)!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Solo on Virgin Voyages - Virgin Gorda (Part 1)!15:08Vlog

Solo on Virgin Voyages - Virgin Gorda (Part 1)!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
+1 more
Sneak peek of my next vlog from the Valiant Lady | The Baths & Virgin Gorda! #solocruise #shorts0:34

Sneak peek of my next vlog from the Valiant Lady | The Baths & Virgin Gorda! #solocruise #shorts

Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Boarding Valiant Lady in San Juan Puerto Rico | Solo Cruise! (March 2024)26:39Vlog

Boarding Valiant Lady in San Juan Puerto Rico | Solo Cruise! (March 2024)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 21K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Exploring San Juan, Puerto Rico SOLO | Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay!18:03Vlog

Exploring San Juan, Puerto Rico SOLO | Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages logo
Valiant Lady
Last Day on the Norwegian Star | I stayed on the Ship in Uruguay!22:04Vlog

Last Day on the Norwegian Star | I stayed on the Ship in Uruguay!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Star
+1 more
A perfect sunset sailaway #cruise #shorts #solotravel  #msccruises #cruiseship #sunset #sailaway0:11

A perfect sunset sailaway #cruise #shorts #solotravel #msccruises #cruiseship #sunset #sailaway

Β· 648 views Β· 2 years ago
PENGUINS at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands! | Norwegian Star38:11Vlog

PENGUINS at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands! | Norwegian Star

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Star
Returning to the ship after a day in port πŸ˜πŸ›³οΈ #shorts #cruise #solocruise #virginvoyages0:07

Returning to the ship after a day in port πŸ˜πŸ›³οΈ #shorts #cruise #solocruise #virginvoyages

Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages