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MidLife Cruising

MidLife Cruising

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
hosted by Steve & Angela
254 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon304 Total Videos on YouTube22K subscribers

MidLife Cruising description on YouTube:

Steve and Angela are retired public servants, avid travelers, and explorers. They are traveling the world and sharing their experiences along the way. Join as they share all their cruise adventures, cruise ports, cruise tips and tricks. Come along in this adventure!

Catalogue Coverage
Established read Β· MidLife Cruising

We’ve analysed 254 of 304 videos so far.

Published
254
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
304
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage84%

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
    19
  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.

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 (254)

Moving full time into a cruise ship. Visit 147 countries with us. #cruise #travel #villavie0:14

Moving full time into a cruise ship. Visit 147 countries with us. #cruise #travel #villavie

Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Moving full time into a cruise ship. #travel #cruise #villavie #cruiseship0:20

Moving full time into a cruise ship. #travel #cruise #villavie #cruiseship

Β· 511 views Β· 2 years ago
Alligator/visiting friends & fam before moving full time into a cruise ship. #cruise #travel #gator0:13

Alligator/visiting friends & fam before moving full time into a cruise ship. #cruise #travel #gator

Β· 134 views Β· 2 years ago
#ocean #travel #cruise #villavie #cruiseship Moving full time into a ship. Villa Vie Residences.0:10

#ocean #travel #cruise #villavie #cruiseship Moving full time into a ship. Villa Vie Residences.

Β· 296 views Β· 2 years ago
Moving full time into the Villa Vie cruise ship. #travel #cruise #cruiselife #villavie0:16

Moving full time into the Villa Vie cruise ship. #travel #cruise #cruiselife #villavie

Β· 507 views Β· 2 years ago
Leaving Nicaragua to move full time into the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | E312:58Vlog

Leaving Nicaragua to move full time into the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship | E3

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Adios Nicaragua! Next stop before moving FULL TIME into a cruise ship! #cruise #travel #cruiseship0:31

Adios Nicaragua! Next stop before moving FULL TIME into a cruise ship! #cruise #travel #cruiseship

Β· 500 views Β· 2 years ago
Retiring full time on a cruise ship! #letsgo #retiredlifestyle #travel #cruise0:23

Retiring full time on a cruise ship! #letsgo #retiredlifestyle #travel #cruise

Β· 777 views Β· 2 years ago
We are moving full time into a cruise ship! #travel #villavie #cruise #nicaragua0:20

We are moving full time into a cruise ship! #travel #villavie #cruise #nicaragua

Β· 704 views Β· 2 years ago
Can we really pull this off? | E214:47Vlog

Can we really pull this off? | E2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Fulltime living on a cruise ship #VillaVieResidences #Travel #cruise #shiplife0:31

Fulltime living on a cruise ship #VillaVieResidences #Travel #cruise #shiplife

Β· 558 views Β· 2 years ago
Ports we visit in first 4 months moving into a cruiseship FULL TIME! #cruiselife #travel #villavie0:55

Ports we visit in first 4 months moving into a cruiseship FULL TIME! #cruiselife #travel #villavie

Β· 297 views Β· 2 years ago
Moving into a cruise ship FULL TIME! #travel #CruiseLife #VillaVieOdyssey0:30

Moving into a cruise ship FULL TIME! #travel #CruiseLife #VillaVieOdyssey

Β· 631 views Β· 2 years ago
Our Big Announcement | Living full time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship.E17:43Vlog

Our Big Announcement | Living full time on the Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship.E1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
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