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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)