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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.”

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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)

What to do in Boston? | Moving full time into a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Residences | E1212:56Vlog

What to do in Boston? | Moving full time into a Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Residences | E12

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Travel the world! #villavie #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #cruisetravel #cruise #voyage0:13

Travel the world! #villavie #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #cruisetravel #cruise #voyage

Β· 423 views Β· 2 years ago
Travel the world. We live full time on a cruise ship. #villavieresidences @MidLifeCruising950:11

Travel the world. We live full time on a cruise ship. #villavieresidences @MidLifeCruising95

Β· 444 views Β· 2 years ago
Moving full time into the Villa Vie Odyssey #midlifecruising #cruise #villavie0:16

Moving full time into the Villa Vie Odyssey #midlifecruising #cruise #villavie

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Villa Vie Residences | Touring the Villa Vie Odyssey in dry dock - Our new home | E1115:38Vlog

Villa Vie Residences | Touring the Villa Vie Odyssey in dry dock - Our new home | E11

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Escape
Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park | Holland America Volendam | E10 #explore #travel #maine14:56

Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park | Holland America Volendam | E10 #explore #travel #maine

Β· 729 views Β· 2 years ago
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Volendam
We have to wait an extra 5 days! Looks like Tuesday is our new move in date on the Villa Vie Odyssey0:10

We have to wait an extra 5 days! Looks like Tuesday is our new move in date on the Villa Vie Odyssey

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Travel the world to discover all the nature! We are visiting over 140 countries! #cruise #villavie0:13

Travel the world to discover all the nature! We are visiting over 140 countries! #cruise #villavie

Β· 685 views Β· 2 years ago
Moving full time into a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow us to over 140 countries.#villavie0:09

Moving full time into a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow us to over 140 countries.#villavie

Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Full time travel on a ship! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #cruiselife #cruiseship #travel0:13

Full time travel on a ship! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #cruiselife #cruiseship #travel

Β· 632 views Β· 2 years ago
Sydney & Halifax Cruise Ports | Holland America Volendam | E9 #explore #travel #canada #novascotia20:16Vlog

Sydney & Halifax Cruise Ports | Holland America Volendam | E9 #explore #travel #canada #novascotia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Volendam
Full time cruising! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #travel #cruiselife #adventure #explore0:07

Full time cruising! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #travel #cruiselife #adventure #explore

Β· 571 views Β· 2 years ago
How YOU doin'? @MidLifeCruising95 About to board a cruise ship full time! Follow our journey!0:07

How YOU doin'? @MidLifeCruising95 About to board a cruise ship full time! Follow our journey!

Β· 713 views Β· 2 years ago
Food in Boston! @MidLifeCruising95 Travel to over 400 cruise ports exploring all the things!0:09

Food in Boston! @MidLifeCruising95 Travel to over 400 cruise ports exploring all the things!

Β· 433 views Β· 2 years ago
Wrapped up a week exploring Canada & New England. @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #travel0:07

Wrapped up a week exploring Canada & New England. @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie #travel

Β· 353 views Β· 2 years ago
About to move fulltime into a cruise ship, & cats are allowed! @MidLifeCruising95 #cats #villavie0:12

About to move fulltime into a cruise ship, & cats are allowed! @MidLifeCruising95 #cats #villavie

Β· 954 views Β· 2 years ago
Quebec City & Charlottetown Cruise Ports | Holland America Volendam | E8 #explore #travel #canada16:50Vlog

Quebec City & Charlottetown Cruise Ports | Holland America Volendam | E8 #explore #travel #canada

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Holland America Line logo
Volendam
Travel with us! 147 countries! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie0:07

Travel with us! 147 countries! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise #villavie

Β· 763 views Β· 2 years ago
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
6 days until moving full time into a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 #villavie0:06

6 days until moving full time into a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 #villavie

Β· 426 views Β· 2 years ago
Living full time on a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow our journey as we travel the world.0:08

Living full time on a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow our journey as we travel the world.

Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Yes!!! In 8 days we move full time into the Villa Vie cruise ship!! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise0:11

Yes!!! In 8 days we move full time into the Villa Vie cruise ship!! @MidLifeCruising95 #cruise

Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Our new home is a β—‡! Living full time on a cruise ship traveling the world! @MidLifeCruising950:12

Our new home is a β—‡! Living full time on a cruise ship traveling the world! @MidLifeCruising95

Β· 673 views Β· 2 years ago
Exploring Montreal Part 2 | 7 day Cruise before moving into Villa Vie Odyssey E7 #Montreal #explore9:23Vlog

Exploring Montreal Part 2 | 7 day Cruise before moving into Villa Vie Odyssey E7 #Montreal #explore

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 949 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Holland America Line logo
Volendam
+1 more
Living full time on a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow our journey! #cruise #villavie0:08

Living full time on a cruise ship! @MidLifeCruising95 Follow our journey! #cruise #villavie

Β· 7K views Β· 2 years ago