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MidLife Cruising

MidLife Cruising

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Steve & Angela
251 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon310 Total Videos on YouTube22K subscribers

MidLife Cruising description on YouTube:

Steve and Angela are retired public servants with a passion for adventure, travel, and breathing new life into forgotten places. When they're home in the mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll usually find them transforming their abandoned cabin in the woodsβ€”one renovation project at a time. Their love of exploration has taken them around the globe, including spending more than a year traveling the world aboard a cruise ship. Along the way, they've discovered incredible destinations, unforgettable experiences, and plenty of lessons worth sharing. Join Steve and Angela as they bring you along on their journey with cruise adventures, destination guides, travel stories, cabin remodeling projects, cruise tips and tricks, and everything in between. Whether you're planning your next voyage, dreaming of life at sea, or following along with their cabin transformation, there's always a new adventure waiting.

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· MidLife Cruising

We’ve analysed 251 of 310 videos so far.

Published
251
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
310
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage81%

Solid sample of MidLife Cruising's catalogue β€” the patterns below should be reliable.

Annual Activity
MidLife Cruising’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
    92
  3. 2024
    174
  4. 2017
    10
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About MidLife Cruising

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

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

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
2 mentions
Biggest Critique
Casino
1 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip17 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Bacon Bliss2 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Solid Strip19 video mentions
Room Service
Seriously Tasty1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip56 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty17 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty8 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip4 video mentions
Casino
Seriously Soggy1 video mention
Low
Activities
Solid Strip23 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip22 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Kids & Family
Solid Strip18 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty11 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip67 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip15 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty104 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip32 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty58 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip9 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.

Couples
81%
Loved
Best Match
Families (Teens)
91%
Loved
Groups
83%
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
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Great Value
Positive consensus on value-for-money

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œYou must do this.”

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β€œThis is definitely a bucket list item.”

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β€œWe love it. Love it. Love it.”

πŸ₯ˆExpertMidLife Cruising

β€œCongratulations, David. You get to come join us for 30 days.”

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β€œI'm going to give this one a 10 out of 10.”

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The Watch-outs

β€œI'm like this is not how we want to spend Easter like stressed to the max almost missing flights and it just it shouldn't have happened”

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β€œOne scary thing we walked up on on our very first day in Osaka, there was a huge uh fire and department and police presence.”

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β€œSo when they brought that cluster of passports back to the ship, Stephanie's wasn't there. So panic set in”

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β€œI'm giving it a 2.0. I'm not happy.”

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β€œour hearts are are heavy for all our friends in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee and all of that southern Appalachia”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for MidLife Cruising.

  1. Book accommodation in Hornillos del Camino way ahead as it gets booked out quickly.

  2. Always be prepared for rain regardless of the forecast.

  3. Use athletic tape for plantar fasciitis if you experience foot pain.

  4. Use the Wise Pilgrim or All Caminos app for accurate trail navigation.

  5. Carry only one small water bottle and refill in towns to reduce weight.

  6. Pre-book accommodations in advance, especially in towns with limited rooms.

  7. Carry rain gear for legit rain walks.

  8. Consider private rooms for comfort but check air conditioning policies.

Videos (251)

πŸ›³ Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Visiting Lisbon & Portimao, Portugal | Ep 52 πŸ›³23:00Vlog

πŸ›³ Life on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Visiting Lisbon & Portimao, Portugal | Ep 52 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Prima
The Blue City and Living Full Time on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Odyssey | Chefchaouen Morocco | Ep5123:21Vlog

The Blue City and Living Full Time on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Odyssey | Chefchaouen Morocco | Ep51

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Our daily life living full time on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep5025:12Vlog

Our daily life living full time on a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Odyssey | Ep50

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 50K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live from Cadiz, Spain4:40Vlog

Live from Cadiz, Spain

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
+1 more
Visiting Gijon, Spain on the Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 4912:58Vlog

Visiting Gijon, Spain on the Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise | Ep 49

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Visiting Bilbao, Spain on our Endless World Cruise | E48 πŸ›³35:13Vlog

πŸ›³ Visiting Bilbao, Spain on our Endless World Cruise | E48 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 16K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Let's talk Villa Vie | Jr Suite Crib E47 πŸ›³20:34Vlog

πŸ›³ Let's talk Villa Vie | Jr Suite Crib E47 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 57K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Inaugural Sail | E46 πŸ›³ | Continuous World Cruise21:15Vlog

πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Inaugural Sail | E46 πŸ›³ | Continuous World Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 33K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
We are leaving....Day 3 Update32:29Vlog

We are leaving....Day 3 Update

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live departure - Eat my Wake11:55Vlog

Live departure - Eat my Wake

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Quick morning Live Day 113:25Vlog

Quick morning Live Day 1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Live Odyssey Arrival9:00Vlog

Live Odyssey Arrival

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Residents Saying Goodbye to Belfast | E45 πŸ›³15:13Vlog

πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Residents Saying Goodbye to Belfast | E45 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 23K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Did they find love on the Villa Vie Odyssey? | E44 πŸ›³16:33Vlog

πŸ›³ Did they find love on the Villa Vie Odyssey? | E44 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 15K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Join us as we travel the world living full time on a cruise ship. #villavieresidences #villavie0:13Vlog

Join us as we travel the world living full time on a cruise ship. #villavieresidences #villavie

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise Update | Exploring Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Tennessee | E43 πŸ›³25:13Vlog

πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey World Cruise Update | Exploring Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Tennessee | E43 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Our next Villa Vie Update | Exploring Copenhagen, Denmark | E4211:32Vlog

πŸ›³ Our next Villa Vie Update | Exploring Copenhagen, Denmark | E42

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Update | Exploring Kirkwall, Scotland | E41 πŸ›³13:31Vlog

πŸ›³ Villa Vie Odyssey Update | Exploring Kirkwall, Scotland | E41 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 18K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Poesia
πŸ›³ Update on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Exploring Reykjavik | Continuous World Cruise | E40 πŸ›³15:37Vlog

πŸ›³ Update on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Exploring Reykjavik | Continuous World Cruise | E40 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 25K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
πŸ›³ Huge Update on the Villa Vie Odyssey | A day in Capri, Italy | E39 πŸ›³15:41Vlog

πŸ›³ Huge Update on the Villa Vie Odyssey | A day in Capri, Italy | E39 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 113K views Β· 1 years ago
Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Escape
Waiting to begin our world cruise on the Villa Vie Odyssey. #villavie #villavieresidences #cruise0:10

Waiting to begin our world cruise on the Villa Vie Odyssey. #villavie #villavieresidences #cruise

Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
πŸ›³ VVR Cribs #3 | Villa Vie Odyssey Room Tours | Visiting Belfast City Hall and the Lord Mayor | E3813:53Tour

πŸ›³ VVR Cribs #3 | Villa Vie Odyssey Room Tours | Visiting Belfast City Hall and the Lord Mayor | E38

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ A day in the life on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Continuous World Cruise | E37 πŸ›³17:16Vlog

πŸ›³ A day in the life on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Continuous World Cruise | E37 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
πŸ›³ We toured the largest room on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Continuous World Cruise | E36 πŸ›³13:50Tour

πŸ›³ We toured the largest room on the Villa Vie Odyssey | Continuous World Cruise | E36 πŸ›³

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 48K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive